fbla-middle level advisers' hotline (winter 2015)
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FBLA -ML Advisers’ Hotline is published three times a year in the fall, winter, and spring by Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda. Editorial and advertising sales offices at: FBLA-PBL, Inc. • 1912 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1591 Phone: 703.860.3334 Materials may be reprinted with prior permission of the editor. Editorial submissions are encouraged and should be addressed to the editor. All FBLA-PBL, Inc. publications use the Chicago Manual of Style. Publisher: Jean M. Buckley Editor: Laura MorganTRANSCRIPT
National Presidents’ ForumAll three division national presidents (FBLA, PBL, and Professional Division) host a live Internet broadcast on Monday, February 9, at 7:00 p.m. EST to kick off FBLA-PBL Week.
Each One Reach One DayTalk to peers and community members about your FBLA-PBL experiences. And, of course, ask
them to join!
Adviser Appreciation Day/Professional Attire DayDress for success and share your appreciation for those that teach, lead, and mentor your chapter.
Career Awareness DayGet involved with your Professional Division and connect with community leaders.
FBLA-PBL Pride DayShow your FBLA-PBL pride by posting a group photo to Facebook.com/FutureBusinessLeaders.
Community Service DayChoose a community service project to support. Suggested activities include working
with the March of Dimes, volunteering at a homeless shelter, or conducting a blood drive.
MondayFebruary 9
WednesdayFebruary 11
FridayFebruary 13
TuesdayFebruary 10
ThursdayFebruary 12
Saturday February 14
Is your chapter ready for FBLA-PBL Week? Chapters are encouraged to publicize activities, boost membership, and gear up for spring events. FBLA-PBL Week coincides with National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. This is an excellent opportunity to inform the public about the purpose of school-to-work activities and programs. Share the below ideas with your members and get ready to celebrate FBLA-PBL!
Find more FBLA-PBL Week ideas at bit.ly/FBLA-PBLWeek_guide.
Vol. 41 No. 2 Winter 2015
this issue:F B L A- P B L We e k . . . 1
M e m b e r R e co g n i t i o n . . . 3S p o n s o r s & Pa r t n e r s . . . 4
M e m b e r s h i p . . . 5Fu n d ra i s e r s . . . 6
E x t ra s . . . 7
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NATIONAL FBLA-PBL DATES & DEADLINESBOARD OF DIRECTORSTed L. Harshbarger, ChairNebraska PBL State AdviserPeru State [email protected] Plains Region
Karen Heslep, Chair-electPBL AdviserArkansas State University Mountain [email protected] Region
Zulema GarciaKPMG [email protected] Business/Industry Representative
Lisa HofstetterFBLA AdviserLinn County Area Career and Technical [email protected] Central Region
Lee C. Marcoux FBLA State DirectorConnecticut State Department of [email protected] Region
Shea PadillaFBLA-PBL State ChairArizona Department of [email protected] Region
Deb ParmanPBL AdviserColorado Mesa [email protected] Plains Region
NATIONAL STAFF
ADMINISTRATIONJean M. BuckleyPresident and CEO [email protected]
Elena R. Daly Executive [email protected]
Becky Grant, CMPPrograms Coordinator [email protected]
Mary AitStaff [email protected]
Colin MurphyCustomer Service/Reception [email protected]
Jim SpenceCustomer Service/Mail [email protected]
CONFERENCE Richard BowenConference [email protected]
Robert SmothersConference [email protected]
MEMBERSHIPTroy D. WhiteDirector, Marketing & [email protected]
Lisa SmothersMembership [email protected]
Tom Payne, CPADirector, PBL College/University [email protected]
Ashley WitherspoonCustomer Service/Database [email protected]
EDUCATIONCarla BoultonEducation [email protected]
Stephen LockEducation [email protected]
COMMUNICATIONSLaura MorganCommunications [email protected]
FBLA -ML Advisers’ Hotline is published three times a year in the fall, winter, and spring by Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda. Editorial and advertising sales offices at:FBLA-PBL, Inc. • 1912 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1591 Phone: 703.860.3334 Materials may be reprinted with prior permission of the editor. Editorial submissions are encouraged and should be addressed to the editor. All FBLA-PBL, Inc. publications use the Chicago Manual of Style. Publisher: Jean M. Buckley Editor: Laura Morgan
Chris PendletonFBLA AdviserHidden Valley High School [email protected] Region
Lisa Weeks FBLA-PBL State AdviserAlabama State Department of [email protected] Region
Kelly WilkersonFBLA AdviserWarren Township High [email protected] Central Region
FBLA-PBL Division PresidentsSam KesslerFBLA National [email protected]
Beau CobbPBL National [email protected] Island
David JonesProfessional Division National [email protected]
Ex-Officio MembersMonty C. Rhodes, Past ChairGeorgia FBLA Executive [email protected] Region
Jean M. BuckleyFBLA-PBL, Inc. President and [email protected]
FEBRUARY1–28 National Career and Technical
Education Month
8–14 FBLA-PBL Week
9 National Presidents’ Forum
10 Each One Reach One Day
11 Adviser Appreciation Day/Professional Attire Day
12 Career Awareness Day
13 FBLA-PBL Pride Day
14 Community Service Day
20 Tomorrow’s Business Leader—spring issue copy deadline
MARCH1 FBLA-ML national dues deadline
eligibility date for spring membership awards
National dues deadline to receive spring publications
Deadline: Middle Level Achievement Awards (MAP)
13 FBLA-ML Advisers’ Hotline—spring issue copy deadline
31–April 4 NBEA Convention—Chicago, IL
APRIL1 Body Snatchers I & II: Receipt
deadline
Membership Achievement Award: Receipt deadline
100 Percent Class Participation: Receipt deadline
Chapter Excellence: Receipt deadline
Membership receipt deadline to count for Big 10 Awards
National Bylaws Amendment: Receipt deadline
9 FBLA National President Address to the Nation
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MEMBER RECOGNITION
Check out the High 5 program exclusively for FBLA-Middle Level members. Find information in the
Membership Registration area of fbla-pbl.org.
FBLA Middle Level Achievement Program (MAP)MAP is a program designed exclusively for your middle school/junior high chapters. Members earn recognition at the local and state levels for each level completed.
Members may complete more than one level in a year and the levels do not build on each other. Activities should be conducted using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software functions where appropriate.
MAP features individual and chapter recognition and consists of the following areas:
Competitive Recognition(Award: medals at state level)Chapter Events
• American Enterprise Project• Community Service Project• Local Chapter Activities Report
Individual and Team• Career Exploration• Computer Slide Show Presentation• Desktop Publishing Application• Keyboarding Applications I• Keyboarding Applications II• Proofreading & Editing• Spreadsheet• Web Page Creation
(Award: website recognition) Individual Recognition
• Outstanding Middle Level Adviser• Outstanding Middle Level Member• Outstanding Middle Level Supporter
Individual Achievement(Award: pins at local level)Three Levels
• Entrepreneur• Business• Enterprise
Recruitment Activities• Body Snatchers I• Body Snatchers II
Chapter Achievement(Award: website recognition)Outstanding Chapter Award of Merit
(Award: website recognition)Excellence Award
Membership RecognitionLocal Awards
• Largest Local Chapter• 100 Percent Class Participation• Membership Achievement• Go Green
Find more information in the recognition section of your FBLA-ML Chapter Management Handbook.
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SPONSORS & PARTNERS
Stock Market Game (SMG) WinnersPlease help us congratulate the following 2014 fall winners of the SMG:
FBLA-ML WINNERS1st Place Bailey Middle School, NC (Adviser: Teresa Lester)2nd Place Moyock Middle School, NC (Adviser: Julie West)3rd Place Moyock Middle School, NC (Adviser: Julie West)
The 2015 spring game dates are January 5–April 17. This year, advisers can compete. Advisers should register as a separate class and name it “Adviser.”
The cost for students and advisers is $10.95 for an individual or a team of up to 5 members. Registrations must be completed by the adviser through the Advisers Area of fbla-pbl.org.
NFIB Young Entrepreneurship Foundation announces the $1,000 Entrepreneurship Educator Award available to any educator (grades 1–12) who teaches entrepreneurship in a creative and successful manner.
To learn more about the award and the application process, visit nfib.com/educator.
The application deadline is March 31, 2015.
Start spreading the news!
Submit your chapter’s activities and success stories to keep the FBLA-PBL National Center up to date with what your chapter is doing. Remember, photos are always a great addition to any story. Story ideas include:• Community service projects (with
numbers and milestones reached)• Chapter news (number of new
members, new recruitment activities, etc.)
• Individual member stories (honors and awards your members have received)
Submit at bit.ly/fbla-pbl_news.
This is the official way to communicate your successes to the FBLA-PBL National Center!
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SPONSORS & PARTNERS
MEMBERSHIP FAQsThe FBLA-PBL National Center receives many questions regarding membership registration and national awards, so we have compiled the most frequently asked questions and their answers for your reference.
If you have additional questions, please email [email protected] or call 703.860.3334.
What is the membership deadline? Membership deadlines vary by state for regional/district/state competition, so check with your state adviser. The national membership deadline for FBLA-ML members is March 1. Remember—the sooner you get your dues in, the sooner students receive membership cards and magazines.
How do I register members? On fbla-pbl.org, click Membership on the left side of the screen. Click Add or Renew Members and log in. On the Chapter Membership Registration box on the far right, log in with your chapter number and the password “service”. Select Membership Registration from the menu.
I have entered members already. How do I add additional members to my roster? Register members the same way. Log in with the chapter number and password. Click through step one. At the top of the screen, click the Members tab. Once there, you have the option of picking returning members from the list or clicking the plus key and adding new members.
I made an error when I entered my members. How can I correct this? Once you have saved your membership information, corrections must be emailed to [email protected].
Does a purchase order count as a payment? For members to appear as paid, FBLA-PBL must receive a check, a money order, or a credit card payment.
How do I receive an invoice? After entering members online, you may log back in at any time. Click through step one, and then either click on invoice or statement. Right click to print.
How do I access the High 5 program to register my members? Log in to Member Services area offbla-pbl.org. Select High 5 from the list of options.
How do I access the Middle Level Achievement Program (MAP) for my members? Forms are available in the Chapter Management Handbook. PDF forms are in the Adviser Area of fbla-pbl.org.
What is the deadline for MAP? The MAP deadline is March 1.
Blabber Mouth
Pair everyone off with someone they have never met. Have one person talk about themselves to the other for 60 seconds. Then do the same for the other. Now, in that same order, have them repeat as much as they can of what the other person said about themselves. This is all about active listening. Don’t reveal that they have to repeat until they have both spoken.
Beach Ball Buzz
A beach ball is blown up and about 10 questions are written on different sections of the ball. The ball is then thrown around the room and whoever catches it
gives their name and answers the question on the ball under their right thumb.
MEETING ICEBREAKERSHum That Tune
Each person is given a piece of
paper with a nursery rhyme/ song
on it (i.e. “Row, row, row your boat,”
“Rock-a-bye baby,” etc.). Everyone
must hum that tune and find the
others humming the song to form
a group. Once the group is formed,
everyone introduces themselves
and says a few things about
themselves.
MEMBERSHIP
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2014–15 FUNDRAISERS
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Association Motor Club Marketing (AMCM)AMCM offers a roadside assistance program that earns profit now and on renewals. Email [email protected], call 605.254.8876, or visit amcmfbla.com.
Country MeatsCountry Meats features fresh, smoked snack sticks that everyone loves! Sell for $1 and receive 45% profit! For FREE SAMPLES call 800.277.8989 or visit countrymeats.com/samplepack.
Crazy about Cookies Crazy about Cookies provides FBLA-themed tubs of cookie dough in six top-selling flavors.Visit pinevalleyfoods.com/site/FBLA-fundraising/.
Krispy Kreme Fundraising Krispy Kreme Fundraising offers doughnuts, BOGO cards, certificates, and coffee to help your chapter raise some dough! Visit krispykreme.com/fundraising, email [email protected], or call 800.4KRISPY.
Ozark Delight Ozark Delight Lollipops are only available for fundraising. They do not sell to stores or other retail markets. Call 800.334.8991 or visit ozarkdelight.com.
Popcorn PalaceOffers premium popcorn in lots of flavors guaranteed to be fresh and delectable. Keep 50% profit upfront. To get your free information kit, call 800.873.2686 or visit popcornpalace.com/Home/Fundraising.
Pride Distributors Pride Distributors specializes in producing “Your Town”-Opoly, a custom board game. Call Pride Distributors at 800.451.5442 or visit Townopoly.net.
Schermer Pecans Offers a delicious and healthy fundraising product. Call 800.841.3403, email [email protected], or visit pecantreats.com.
School Spirit Coffee School Spirit Coffee provides personalized packaging for their coffee fundraiser. Call 800.570.1443, [email protected], or visit schoolspiritcoffee.com.
Tom-Wat Fundraising Tom-Wat Fundraising features multiple fundraisers from catalog sales to cookie dough and much more. Call 800.243.9250, email [email protected], or visit tomwat.com.
FBLA-PBL partners with a number of national sponsors to provide fun and hassle-free fundraising options. Choose from one of the following, then visit go.fbla.org/FBLAfundraising.
Visit the MarketPlace for your official FBLA‑PBL merchandise. From key chains ... to bow ties ... to phone cases ... we have it all!
www.fblamarketplace.com
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Parliamentary ProcedureLooking for a fun way to teach your members about parliamentary procedure? Try the FBLA parli pro crossword puzzle.
ACROSS 2. To cancel a previous action. 3. A framework for discussion. 6. The person presiding. 7. To close the meeting. 8. Motions that concern matters of immediate importance.10. To send a pending question to a small group.12. Prepares and reads the minutes of the meeting.13. Motions whose introductions bring business before the assembly.14. A short intermission that does not close the meeting.
DOWN 1. Receives and acts as custodian of chapter funds. 2. To bring back a motion that has already been voted on. 4. Discussion of the merits of a motion. 5. Over half the members present and voting. 9. A motion to modify the wording of a motion.11. Record of the proceedings of a meeting.
KEY:Across: (2) rescind (3) agenda (6) chair (7) adjourn (8) privileged (10) commit (12) secretary (13) main (14) recessDown: (1) treasurer (2) reconsider (4) debate (5) majority (9) amend (11) minutes
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