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Introduction

Remarks from Chapter President .......................................................................................... 2

Foundations of the Chapter ................................................................................................... 3

Size of School and Community............................................................................................. 3

Number of Members and Market Share ................................................................................ 3

Chapter Officers .................................................................................................................... 3

Activities to Benefit Chapter and Its Members

Program of Work................................................................................................................... 4

Recruitment Activities .......................................................................................................... 5

Leadership Development ...................................................................................................... 6

Career Exploration and Preparation ...................................................................................... 7

Business Partnerships ............................................................................................................ 8

Chapter Fundraising .............................................................................................................. 9

Public Relations Activities and Chapter Publicity .............................................................. 10

Activities to Benefit Other Individuals and Organizations

State Projects ....................................................................................................................... 11

National Projects ................................................................................................................. 12

Other Community Service Projects ..................................................................................... 13

Conferences Attended and Recognition Received

Participation in FBLA Conferences .................................................................................... 14

Other Chapter and Individual Recognition Earned ............................................................. 15

Competitive Event Winners and Participants ..................................................................... 15

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INTRODUCTION

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STATE OF THE CHAPTER Future Business Leaders of America

Emanuel County Insitute

102 North College Street

Twin City, GA 30425

Dear ECI FBLA Chapter:

Welcome back to another school year! I hope that each one of you had a great summer vacation. Now that the school year has

begun, it is time to get back to business and prepare for another tremendous year with ECI FBLA! I hope that you will take

advantage of the many benefits that come with membership and that you will be able to use our FBLA chapter for networking as

well as preparing for your future. This year is sure to be overflowing with endless opportunities that we all can take advantage of.

I am confident that you will be able to benefit from everything that happens in our chapter this year.

As members, we are at different stages in our FBLA careers. Some of us are utilizing our FBLA experiences as we prepare for the

future, while others are finding out what FBLA is all about. No matter what the stage, it is more important to take full advantage

of the opportunities provided by this chapter. By being highly involved, we will not only improve the community and school,

increase our leadership skills and develop business knowledge, but we will step up to the challenges of FBLA and hold strong.

Our Chapter has a bright future ahead and each one of us has the potential to enlighten it.

I look forward to working with every single one of you this year to help accomplish your dreams. We are all crucial in making the

ECI FBLA Chapter what it is today. We are dreamers, leaders, helpers, partners and winners: but most of all, we are family. I

appreciate all of your hard work and dedication towards the 2018-2019 membership year and dare you to make it better than last

year. I will be with you all throughout your journey. With hard work and dedication, I am sure we will all EMERGE this year.

Sincerely,

Kendra Pierce

President

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Chapter Officers Each year, ECI holds an

Officer Installation Ceremony. This year, the

ceremony was held on September 27, 2018 in

the cafeteria of the school. Members, parents,

school administrators, and board members were

invited to attend the ceremony. The following

ten newly elected officers were installed into

their positions:

Kendra Pierce .................................... President

Calissa Mason ........................... Vice President

Kati-Brooke Hooks ........................... Secretary

Andrea Pullen .................................... Historian

Breana Librizzi ................................... Treasure

Taylor Radford ...................... Parliamentarian

Alaya Hudson ............ Membership Chairman

Zera Edenfield ........... Membership Chairman

Karmen Thompson Service Project Chairman

Leanne Wright......... Social Project Chairman

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CHAPTER PROFILE

Foundation of the ECI FBLA Chapter The chapter was first organized in 1963 by adviser, Mrs. Annie

Jo Cowart. Shortly after, the chapter was considered inactive. However, in 1983, under the guidance of

Mrs. Dorothy Gay, the chapter was reactivated. In the late 1980s, Mrs. Annie Jo Cowart, once again

became the adviser. ECI FBLA chapter became very successful, even winning the coveted Chapter of the

Year in 1989. In 2013, Mrs. Stefanie Mason became adviser of the chapter. Mrs. Mason led the chapter to

many successes. Through her devotion to the chapter and to FBLA, Mrs. Mason was awarded Georgia

FBLA Adviser of the Year in 2014. In 2015, Mrs. Jessica Smith returned to her alma mater to become

the FBLA adviser. Mrs. Smith was thrown into the world of FBLA for the first time ever. Mrs. Smith was

determined to bring success to the chapter, and she did just that. ECI was recognized as a Superior

Chapter in the Georgia FBLA Chapter of the Year Program for the first time in many years and was also

awarded the Hollis and Kitty Guy Gold Seal Chapter award. The chapter also received second place in

Largest Market Share. For the first time in the chapter’s history it achieved 100 members. Mrs. Smith

continues to strive for success in all aspects. Through her hard work and endless dedication, ECI’s FBLA

Chapter is sure to Emerge into the world!

Size of School and Community ECI is a unit

school that consists of grades 6-12. The city was

given its name, by the combining of two cities,

Graymont and Summit in 1921. Twin City

serves the communities of Canoochee, Garfield,

and Stillmore, which have a combined

population of 2,495 residents, as of the 2016

Census. Agriculture and agribusiness are the

main industries in Emanuel County. However,

there are more economic opportunitites in small

manufacturing companies.

Number of Members and Market Share The

ECI FBLA chapter is the largest student

organization on campus. The chapter has

successfully maintained membership in the

2018-2019 school term. The school currently

has 350 students enrolled in grades 9-12.

Based on enrollment numbers, 28.6% of all

students at ECI are members of FBLA. The

chapter currently has 100 FBLA members.

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ACTIVITIES TO BENEFIT CHAPTER AND

ITS MEMBERS

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1.

Month Activities Month Activities August/

September

FBLA Rush Week

FBLA announcements

FBLA Officer Planning Meeting

1st and 2nd Chapter Meetings

Cake Raffle

Create bulletin boards to encourage

membership

Membership Rush/Drive

New Member/Officer Installation Ceremony

February Prepare for State Leadership

Conference

FBLA-PBL Week

6th FBLA meeting

BAA Workshops

October Childhood Cancer Fundraiser

3rd FBLA meeting

Motivational Rally

Member Halloween social

Acknowledge the softball team

Participate in Red Ribbon Week

Krispy Kreme Doughnut sales

Officer meeting

March Competitive events practice

State Leadership Conference

Clean-up around school

November Raise $500 for March of Dimes

School Service Project- Weekend Blessings

Prepare for Statesmen test and Battle of the

Chapters

Fall Leadership Conference

Acknowledge football team

Participate in American Enterprise

April FBLA Chapter Meeting

Nominate and elect officers

Spring Social

School Service- assist with prom

December Prepare for Region Competition

Member Christmas social

Decorate the school lobby with Christmas tree

Collect items for local nursing home

BAA Workshop

4th FBLA Meeting

May Acknowledge the baseball team

End of Year Ceremony

Tour an establishment/business

School Service- assist with

graduation

New officer planning meeting for

upcoming year

January 5th FBLA Meeting

Region 4 Leadership Conference

Candy bar sales

Officer planning meeting

June/July National Leadership Conference

SLOTS

Officer planning/dinner social

Program of Work

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Chapter officers are always seeking new ways to add members. The adviser, chapter officers, and members work

diligently to recruit new members. Various tactics that ECI FBLA uses to recruit members are: announcements,

meetings, FBLA-PBL Week, Rush Week, informational booths at Open House, FBLA presentations, and many

other activities.

FBLA Brochures Officers and members create brochures throughout the year to promote FBLA. Brochures are

handed out at PTO meetings, given during the school day, put in the front office, and posted around the school.

Many students look at the brochures to learn about activities, upcoming events, and general information about

FBLA.

Membership Drives During FBLA Week this year, ECI held a membership drive. For a limited time, prospective

members could pay $10 to become a member. The chapter gained many new members from this drive.

Announcements Upcoming activities are announced through the school PA system through the process of ECI

Announcements. A specific announcement form must be completed by the chapter adviser and turned in for the

announcement to distribute to students and staff. Every morning and afternoon a student from the Audio Visual Club

reads the announcements to the entire school over the PA system. On special occasions, FBLA members read the

announcements. The announcements are also posted on the school’s Facebook page daily. Adviser, Mrs. Jessica Smith

has also created a Remind101 account, where she is able to send out reminders, information about upcoming events,

and keep members informed while they are not on school campus.

FBLA Week FBLA-PBL Week is celebrated the second week of February. ECI utilizes FBLA-PBL Week to advertise

and bring awareness to the organization. Twin City mayor, Mrs. Eileen Dudley, came to ECI to sign our proclamation

declaring the week of February 5-9 as FBLA Week. Each day during the week, members are rewarded with fun

activities and treats for being a member of FBLA. Activities include: Member Appreciation Day, Teacher

Appreciation Luncheon, and Blue/ Gold out for FBLA on Friday. During this time, those students who are not

members are eager to join to get in on the fun action and soak in all that ECI FBLA has to offer.

FBLA Presentations Members of the chapter often create presentations for chapter meetings, school board meetings,

Rotary Club meetings, local civic groups, advisory meeting, and PTSO. Presentations are used as ways to recruit new

members and to educate the public on the importance of FBLA and the benefits of becoming involved. This year, ECI

FBLA was invited to attend a meeting of the Emanuel County Rotary Club. At this meeting, members were provided

a delicious meal and were given the opportunity to speak with the Rotary Club members on the importance of FBLA

in schools, the community and why everyone should get involved. By sharing this information with the Rotary

members, ECI FBLA was able to gain many Professional Division Members.

Dress Down Days One great way to recruit new members for our chapter is through the implementation of dress down

days. ECI is a uniform school in which students are not allowed out of dress code unless the privilege is earned. ECI

FBLA members are given the opportunity to receive dress down tickets as appreciation of being a member. This is

also used as an incentive in order for new members to join.

Informational Booths at Open House The ECI FBLA officer team set-up an informational booth at Open House on

July 30, 2018. The officers were required to dress in their officer attire for the duration of Open House. The officers

were instructed to hand out informational packets, brochures and activity lists, all while answering questions from

parents, potential members, and new students. Adviser, Mrs. Jessica Smith, was on hand to collect dues for members

who were ready and eager to join. The officer team encouraged students to become active members of the ECI FBLA

chapter.

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Recruitment

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One of the nine goals of FBLA is to develop competent, aggressive business leadership. ECI FBLA members are

encouraged to develop leadership skills and unlock their potential to be a leader through various activities and

conferences with FBLA.

Leadership Workshops At many conferences our chapter has attended, members are required to attend many

leadership workshops. These workshops promote leadership development and establish a sense of positive leadership

in members of FBLA. Workshops ECI FBLA has attended include: team building, learning new activities for the

chapter and meetings and proper business etiquette.

Officer Meetings Officers frequently meet to plan out upcoming events. Over the summer, the newly elected officer

team attended the Summer Leadership Officer Training Summit (SLOTS). During this meeting, officers were able to

collaborate with officers from other schools in training workshops. These training sessions assist the officers in

developing skills on how to lead the chapter as an officer. The team also meets once per month to discuss activities

and plan events.

Officer Attire The officer team established a professional attire to wear while at conferences and other chapter

functions. The attire consists of khaki pants and a black officer team collared shirt. Officers are required to wear this

attire during meetings and other social gatherings when Official Dress is not required.

Business Achievement Awards ECI FBLA encourages members to take part in the BAA Program. For members to

receive cords upon graduation, members must complete the Future and Business Levels. Also, through participation

in the BAA program, members are held accountable for completing community service projects, creating documents

for FBLA, participating in fundraisers, and much more! This year our chapter implemented BAA work days. Members

can come afterschool to work on the various activities. Also, all of the business classes work on BAAs throughout the

week as assignments.

Chapter Officer Selections Candidates who wish to become officers of the chapter, must achieve three checkpoints

when applying for a position. Each candidate is required to complete an application stating his/her qualifications and

reasons for wanting to be an officer. Then, the applicant must have two recommendations from a teacher who feels

that the candidate would make a positive impact on the chapter and organization. Last, the candidate must pass an

inspection of grade averages throughout his/her high school years. The applicant must obtain and maintain at least a

B average to be eligible for a position.

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Leadership Development

Officer Attire

Officers attending

SLOTS

Earning BAA Cords Leadership Class at FLC

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Facilitating the transition from school to work is one of the goals of FBLA. ECI is accomplishing this goal by preparing

members for a business career and the conversion that they will undergo after graduation. ECI strives to make a

difference in each of its members.

College Tour ECI FBLA students explore many college opportunities. Members were given the chance to visit East

Georgia State College and Southeastern Technical College.

Guest Speakers Throughout the school year, the chapter invited many different guest to speak to officers and

members. Emanuel County Board of Education member, Mr. Bill Rogers attended a chapter meeting on September

26, 2018. Mr. Rogers spoke to members about the importance of Career and Technical Student Organizations in high

schools. In addition, Mrs. Cherie Hooks, National FBLA Southern Region Board Member, was invited to attend the

End of the Year Program. Mrs. Hooks spoke to members on the importance of FBLA and how these are the days they

will remember. ECI has also had Mr. Rusty Lane, local business owner, speak to member at a chapter meeting on

November 12, 2018 for American Enterprise Day.

Business Dress Days Members are required to wear business attire at select chapter meetings. Officers model the

FBLA official dress while members wear appropriate professional attire. During the meeting, members are presented

with the proper guidelines for professional dress. This creates knowledge of how to dress appropriately in the world

of business. The school administration and faculty love the professional atmosphere the chapter brings to the school

during the business dress days!

Annual FBLA Trip In May, the ECI FBLA chapter, along with FFA toured Criders Poultry. Members could see

firsthand the daily operations of the business. Mr. Crider informed members of the many employment opportunities

within the company. Students are also given the opportunity throughout the year to attend job fairs at our local college.

Washington, DC Trip Members who attended the National Leadership Conference in June were given the

opportunity to visit the United States Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, the Smithsonian, as well as take pictures in from of

the White House.

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Career Exploration and Preperation

Members at Criders Poultry

Business Professional Days

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Mr.

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Mr.

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Guest Speakers

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The chapter partners with many local businesses. These businesses support ECI FBLA with many fundraisers

throughout the year and many of our members are involved or employed with some of the businesses.

21st Century Leaders Several members of FBLA are also members of 21st Century Leaders. This helps students

acquire leadership qualities needed in the workforce.

Central Fencing Company Each year FBLA, in conjunction with Central Fencing Company works to provide the

pens needed to host the annual Farm Day at Twin City Elementary. Our FBLA partners with the FFA chapter at the

school to host the event.

Work Based Learning Many members of FBLA are currently enrolled in the Work Based Learning Program.

Students are in jobs that range from American Steel to volunteering as a teacher aid. Students are making connections

in the workplace.

Growing Communications FBLA partnered with Growing Communications Speech Center to collect cereal and

crackers needed for the FBLA Weekend Blessings Community Service Project.

Vision 20/20 Program With correspondence of Work Based Learning, numerous FBLA members are also a part of

the Vision 20/20 Program at ECI. Members are given the opportunity to be placed in a business or manufacturing job

with the help of this program.

Durden Banking Company ECI has partnered with many of the local businesses in the community. Durden Banking

Company of Twin City has been in operation since 1935. This locally owned bank has supported the chapter through

banking education, financial support, and support of national projects. Durden Banking Company has assisted ECI

FBLA in the efforts to raise money for March of Dimes by participating in Blue Jeans for Babies.

Stitch-N-Print Manufacturing Company

Another business partner of the chapter is Stitch-N-Print. This is a privately-owned t-shirt manufacturing company

that is also located in Twin City. This company has made many contributions to the chapter, as well as, producing

chapter t-shirts at low rate costs.

Student Advisory Board Many FBLA members serve on the Citizen’s Bank Student Advisory Board. This board

comprises of high school seniors who have made achievements in academics, community service, and organizational

involvement.

Emanuel County Advisory Board The Emanuel County Advisory Board consists of board members and many

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTAE) teachers. This board sponsors FBLA by allowing members to

speak at meetings to help prepare competitors for upcoming conferences and competitions.

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Business Partnerships

Criders

Tour

Central Fence Helps

with Farm Day

Growing Communications

Donates Durden Bank Helps

with MOD

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Participating in fundraisers helps the ECI chapter be successful. This year, the chapter has participated in several

drives and fundraisers to earn money for the chapter. Fundraisers allow the chapter to cover costs of many upcoming

conferences and events that the chapter will be attending.

Cake Raffle ECI FBLA kicks off the year with a cake raffle. The cake is donated by a local baker. Potential members

are given the opportunity to sell fifteen tickets to pay for their membership. This is a great tactic that is used to help

membership numbers. The chapter gained nineteen members by doing this.

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Twice each year members participate in a Krispy Kreme Doughnut fundraiser. Members

are given a goal to sell fifteen boxes of doughnuts each. If members achieve this goal, they earn a trip to George L.

Smith State Park for a fun social meeting at the park which includes kayaking. This fundraiser is one of the most

successful fundraisers for the chapter. On average, the chapter makes approximately $1,800 each time.

Chapter T-Shirts Every year the chapter designs a t-shirt to be worn in support of FBLA throughout the year. Shirts

cost the chapter $7 and are sold for $10. The chapter made $300 by selling the shirts.

World’s Finest Chocolate Candy Bars ECI FBLA sold chocolate candy bars from the World’s Finest Chocolate

Candy Company. Each candy bar costs $1.00. Every member was encouraged to sell one box of 60 candy bars. The

chapter raised approximately $1,200 upon the completion of this fundraiser.

Membership Dues Chapter’s dues are currently set at $15.00 for each member. National dues are $6.00 and state

dues are $5.00. After the $11.00 is distributed to the national and state offices, the chapter earns $4.00. Membership

money is used for various things, such as, purchasing scarves, ties, and other FBLA merchandise.

Ozark Delight Candy Company This year, the FBLA chapter of ECI sold many different flavors of lollipops from

Ozark Delight Candy Company. Each lollipop sold for $1.00. Announcements were made for members to pick up a

bag of lollipops to sell during the school days and around the community. This fundraiser made the chapter $450.00.

Cruz Chocolate Bars ECI is currently participating in a fundraiser selling chocolate candy bars from Cruz Candy

Company. The cost of the candy bars is $1.00 each. Members receive a box of chocolate bars that contains sixty in

each box. Members are encouraged to sell one whole box. Students enjoy the candy bars. The chapter hopes to achieve

a total of $1,400 raised from sales.

Video Productions The chapter created video presentations for the local elementary school teachers. The videos

highlighted the year’s events in each of their classes. Copies of the videos were created and teachers made it available

for parents to purchase the videos. The chapter made approximately $350 on the videos.

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Chapter Fundraising

Largest Fundraiser: Donuts Membership Flyer Cake Raffle Chocolate Bars

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Members, officers, and the adviser of the ECI FBLA chapter work endlessly to promote the chapter and the

organization throughout the community. Some of the ways the chapter publicizes is through, news articles, posting to

the ECI Facebook page, bulletin boards, and newsletters.

Bulletin Boards FBLA members maintain three different bulletin boards throughout the hallways of the school.

Themes used for the bulletin boards include: school spirit, season’s greetings, educational goals, member recognition,

and FBLA promotion. Currently, two boards display all names of paid members in FBLA. For every newly recruited

member, his/her name is added to the board for recognition. Members are encouraged to update the bulletin boards

frequently in order to complete one activity on the Business Achievement Awards.

Social Media ECI FBLA created a joint Facebook account with FFA. FBLA members were added to the page where

they can obtain information, learn about upcoming events, and stay current with chapter activities. Not only are

members allowed to view the Facebook page, but parents, Professional Members, and staff are able to view the site,

as well. Along with the Facebook page, we also maintain an Instagram page to keep members and parents in contact

with what ECI FBLA has to offer!

Chapter Website The chapter maintains a webpage that allows members to stay current on events. The website

provides links to the state and national pages. Members can also find a link to the Business Achievement Awards.

School Announcements ECI FBLA utilizes morning and afternoon announcements as a way to publicize the chapter.

Announcements include: winners from conferences, upcoming events, and reminders. Members in the school are able

to be informed through this use of publicity and staff are able to learn about the many wonderful things ECI FBLA

accomplishes.

Newspaper Articles The chapter submits many articles to the local newspaper, The Forest Blade. People all over the

community are able to see the many accomplishments of the chapter. Pictures and chapter articles are frequently found

in the newspaper.

County and School Website Articles are posted on the Emanuel County School website as well the ECI school

website, the county maintained CTAE social media page, and the newly created #EmanuelInspirations webpage to

inform the public of the chapter news.

Chapter Newsletter The chapter officers publish a chapter newsletter three times per school year. The purpose of

the newsletter is to inform members of events that the chapter is participating in and upcoming events. The newsletters

are posted around the school, on bulletin boards, and given out at chapter meetings.

Radio Announcements This year, two members collaborated with WXRS Radio Jones. Calissa Mason and Lauren

Sherrod met with Mr. John Wagner in order to record spots with the station, on behalf of ECI FBLA. The two members

were featured on the radio for two weeks publicizing the chapter community service project, Weekend Blessings.

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Public Relations and Chapter Publicity

Chapter Website Bulletin Board

Chapter Social Media Page

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Activities to Benefit Other Individuals and

Organizations

ECI FBLA participates in many fundraisers and activities to support the state and national projects. The activities are

used as a way to increase member involvement and support the student organization.

STATE PROJECTS:

Connecting Chapters The chapter teams up with the Middle Level chapter each year to complete many service

projects. ECI is a feeder school and this allows our middle chapter to share Mrs. Jessica Smith as the adviser. The

chapter hosts meetings together, participate in chapter fundraisers, as well as service projects.

Business Achievement Awards Program This year, ECI FBLA has a large number of students working to complete

the many levels of the BAAs. Members are dedicated to working hard to accomplish as many levels as they can. All

members who wish to become candidates for region and state officer are required to complete certain levels.

Georgia FBLA Scholarship Program Each year members take part in raising money for the Georgia FBLA

Scholarship program. Students collect items to donate to the silent auction that is held each year at Fall Leadership

Conference. This year our students collected items for a “Manly Tool basket.” Members also raise money as part of

the fundraising efforts to donate to this.

Monopoly Tournament Members attending Fall Leadership Conference formed five teams to compete in the

tournament. The tournament is to bring awareness to March of Dimes. Students enjoy the competition while raising

money for a good cause.

Chapter of the Year The Chapter of the Year (COY) program is a project that encourages our members to get

involved in our chapter by attending conferences and participating in projects on the local, state and national levels.

In the 2017-2018 year, our chapter was recognized as a Superior Gold Chapter in the COY program and was also

received third place in Division II.

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State Projects

Members Play

Monopoly

Middle and High School Students

Work Together at Farm Day ECI Earns Gold Chapter Scholarship Basket

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NATIONAL PROJECTS:

Hollis and Kitty Guy Gold Seal Chapter The chapter received the Hollis and Kitty Guy Gold Seal Chapter Award

at the 2018 National Leadership Conference. This program declared ECI FBLA in the top 15% of nation!

Market Share The Market Share award is presented to chapters based on the percentage of students enrolled in high

school that are members. At the 2018 State Leadership Conference, ECI FBLA was awarded 5th place in Market Share.

100% Class Participation Achieving 100% class participation in the classes is often a challenge. Our adviser

currently teaches a total of six classes throughout the year. This past year Mrs. Smith achieved 100% class

participation for one of the Business classes where all students joined FBLA.

March of Dimes: Blue Jeans for Babies ECI FBLA members have worked diligently on state and national projects.

This year, one of the national projects that the chapter participated in is Blue Jeans for Babies. This program allows

faculty, staff, students, and FBLA members to pay a small fee in order to wear jeans in November. Along with all of

ECI’s participants, other local businesses also took part in the project. The purpose of this project is to raise money in

support of the March of Dimes. With the help of local businesses and supporters of ECI, the chapter was able to raise

a total of $875 to support the March of Dimes.

FBLA Week During the week of February 5th- 9th, ECI FBLA participated in FBLA-PBL week. Throughout the week,

various activities took place to celebrate FBLA and its members. All members were encouraged to get involved in the

activities. Some of these included a teacher appreciation luncheon and membership appreciation gifts.

Membership Madness and Membership Mania Several members completed the requirements for membership

madness and mania. By completing the forms, the chapter was able to recruit thirty new members!

BrainBench This year members created accounts through BrainBench. Members then completed free skills test as

part of the National FBLA project.

American Enterprise Day ECI FBLA invited a guest speaker to address the chapter on the importance of American

Enterprise. Members enjoyed talking to Mr. Lane and learning about his experiences as a business owner.

Chapter Challenge Members participated in the chapter challenge. The challenges completed consist of the Super

Sweeps, Nonstop November, and Action Awareness. The contest encourages members to recruit new members and

encourage those members to become involved.

Ozark Delight Candy Company One of the national fundraising projects that ECI FBLA participates in is selling

lollipops from Ozark Delight Candy Company.

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National Projects

Market Share Award American Enterprise Day March of Dimes

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Other Community Service Projects

One small gesture can make a huge impact. ECI FBLA strives to make a positive impact on our community and its members.

Throughout the year, the chapter participates in numerous community service projects to support local businesses and individuals.

Nursing Home In the winter, the chapter traveled to the Twin View Nursing Home in Twin City to deliver Christmas items to

the residents. FBLA collected the items for three weeks prior to the visit. Homeroom classes competed to have the highest

number of items. The winning class was treated to a pizza party. The chapter also collaborated with the ECI Marching Band to

perform Christmas carols for the residents. The residents loved the gifts and the interaction with the members.

Prom and Pageant Committee Members of FBLA assist the committee in decorating for each event. Members also design and

publish all programs and invitations for the events.

Athletic Department Members complete many projects for our athletic department. These include preparing and printing raffle

tickets for the baseball team, publishing the armbands for the softball team, and creating the score cards for the golf team.

School Christmas Tree Members of FBLA and FFA teamed up in November to decorate the Christmas tree in the lobby of the

school. This allowed members from both organizations to come together and work.

Counselors Office In April members were asked to create and print the certificates to be used at the middle and high school

Honors Night as well as Senior Scholarship Night. Members also created the programs for each of these events.

Weekend Blessings ECI FBLA adopted the community service project, Weekend Blessings. Weekend Blessings is a backpack

organization that provides meals to students who are in risk for food insecurity over weekends and extended breaks. The chapter

chose this project because it gives members the opportunity to serve the children in the community. Weekend Blessings is

dependent on FBLA members and volunteers to help make a difference for each child the program serves. Weekend Blessings

currently serves 223 students in Emanuel County. Several times throughout the year, members gather to pack bags for Weekend

Blessings. Approximately thirty members came to help pack 223 bags to send home with students over the weekend. The chapter

holds many fundraisers to support Weekend Blessings. One of the biggest fundraisers that FBLA members took part in was

making Christmas ornaments. The ornaments were decorated by chairmen and FBLA members, Calissa Mason and Lauren

Sherrod. Although the chapter has completed many activities with Weekend Blessings throughout the year, the chapter plans to

further the project by hosting more activities in 2019. We hope to end childhood hunger in the community one backpack at a

time!

Peanut Butter Drive This August, the chapter challenged all Emanuel County schools to a Peanut Butter War for Weekend

Blessings. The winner was determined by the school that collected the most peanut butter. Twin City Elementary was announced

as the winner of the Peanut Butter war and was awarded a trophy. There was a total of over 3,000 jars collected during this

contest! FBLA purchased each school’s winning homeroom pizza for a party.

Farm Day FBLA members from the middle and high school level team up with FFA to host Farm Day for the local elementary

school. Members plan booths and assist in the daily activities.

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Other Community Service Projects

Peanut Butter Collection Packing Weekend Blessing Bags Decorating for

Christmas Farm Day Painting Spoons

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Conferences Attended and Recognition

Received

Participation in FBLA Conferences

ECI FBLA attends many FBLA conferences every year. Members are given the opportunity to attend leadership

workshops, network with others, and earn recognition for the chapter.

2018 State Leadership Conference The officer team and state qualifiers traveled to Atlanta for the 2018 State

Leadership Conference. This energetic conference is filled with phenomenal motivational speakers and training

workshops that improves the leadership skills of members, builds teamwork, and allows networking with other

members and chapters. ECI was successful during the time spent at SLC. Six members qualified to compete at the

National Leadership Conference. The chapter was also recognized for many awards and accomplishments. ECI FBLA

encourages all members to study hard and practice often to be prepared for SLC. The state leadership conferences

provide members with more than just awards and trophies, but skills and opportunities for later in the future.

2018 National Leadership Conference Baltimore, Maryland was the host for the 2018 National Leadership

Conference. Adviser Mrs. Jessica Smith and five members traveled to Maryland for a week-long stay filled with

competitions, networking, and loads of fun. While in Maryland, members had the opportunity to tour the city and

network with members and chapters all over the nation! MacKayla Oglesby, Kati-Brooke Hooks, and Kendra Peirce

competed in Local Chapter Annual Business Report and Calissa Mason and Lauren Sherrod competed in Community

Service Project.

Summer Leadership Officer Training Summit (SLOTS) In July twelve chapter members attended SLOTS at

Swainsboro High School. This consisted of the 2018-19 officer team. At the conference officers learned about the

position that they hold and participated team building activities.

FBLA Adviser Leadership Conference (FALCON) This past September our adviser, Mrs. Jessica Smith, attended

a one-day FALCON conference in Savannah, GA. At the conference she was able to gain more knowledge about

FBLA and was able to network with other chapter advisers.

2018 Fall Motivational Rally To kick start the competition, twenty-three members registered for the Fall Motivational

Rally in Perry at the Georgia National Fairgrounds. Unfortunately, due to weather conditions this conference was

canceled.

2018 Fall Leadership Conference Each fall; members attend the Fall Leadership Conference in Athens at the Classic

Center. This workshop provides members with dynamic leadership workshops, motivational speakers, and several

competitions. The chapter entered a team of three members to compete in Battle of the Chapters. The chapter also

participated in the State Service Project by entering five teams into the Monopoly Tournament. Also, participated in

the Statesman award. This award requires members to have extensive knowledge of FBLA. One member and the

adviser earned the award.

2019 Region Leadership Conference. ECI FBLA traveled to Swainsboro High School, to compete for the Region

Leadership Conference. The chapter had fifteen members to compete in online testing, skills testing, and performance

events. Members who were not competing in performance events assisted the Region Adviser, Mrs. Cherie Hooks, in

tasks such as time keeping events, door keeping, and event runners. ECI FBLA had many members to qualify for the

2019 State Leadership Conference in March.

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Participation in FBLA Conferences

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Recognitions Earned

The 2018-2019 year has continued to be successful for our chapter.

Membership growth, Gold Chapter recipient, having many students compete at

the National level, and having a student selected as a Georgia FBLA Region

Officer, has all been great accomplishments.

Chapter Awards:

Superior Gold Chapter—Chapter

3rd Overall Chapter Division 2- Chapter

Hollis and Kitty Guy Award-- Chapter

5th Place Market Share—Chapter

100 Member Club— Chapter

100% Class Participation— Chapter

Future Level (BAA)— Kendra Pierce

Business Level (BAA)— Kendra Pierce

Leader Level (BAA)— MacKayla Oglesby

Membership Madness— Kendra Pierce, Catarina Wilson, Calissa Mason,

Kati-Brooke Hooks, Breana Librizzi, Taylor Radford, Zera Edenfield

Competitive Event Winners and Participants

2018 SLC WINNERS

Community Service Project

Calissa Mason, Lauren Sherrod, 1st place

Local Chapter Annual Business Report

MacKayla Oglesby, Kendra Pierce, Kati-Brooke Hooks, 2nd place

Intro to Public Speaking

Sarah Beth Kersey, 1st Place

Who’s Who In Fbla

Mackayla Oglesby, 4th Place

2018 FLC WINNERS

Statesman Award

Mrs. Jessica Smith, Calissa Mason

2019 Region Leadership Conference

Accounting I

Kendra Pierce, 5th place

Business Communications

Lauren Sherrod, 7th place

Leanne Wright, 5th place

Business Communications

Hannah Sherrod, 8th place

Personal Finance

MacKayla Oglesby, 7th place

Business Ethics

Alaya Hudson, Karmen Thompson, 2nd place

Intro To Public Speaking

Sarah Beth Kersey, 2nd place

Client Service

Andrea Pullen,2nd place

Intro To Business Presentation

Taylor Radford, Catarina Wilson, 1st place

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Other Chapter and Individual Recognition Earned

State Leadership Conference

100 Member Club

State Winners

Who’s Who in FBLA

Region Leadership

Conference

National Leadership

Conference

Chapter of The Year