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Initiation Ceremony

FBLA Pledge

I solemnly promise to uphold the aims and responsibilities of Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda

and, as an active member, I shall strive to develop the qualities

necessary in becoming a responsible business leader.

Emblem Ceremony

The Eagle

The eagle denotes our belief in democracy, liberty and the American way of life.

SERVICE

The word service denotes the idea that every individual should be interested in and take

responsibility for promoting better social, political, community and family life.

EDUCATION

The word education is symbolic of the idea that education is the right of every individual in

America.

PROGRESS

The word progress represents the challenge of tomorrow which depends upon mutual understanding and cooperation of business, industry, labor, religious, family and educational institutions and by the people of

our own and other lands.

FUTURE

The word future reminds us that the future of the world depends upon the quality of leadership we are able to

produce and we in FBLA will be the business leaders of the future. We must learn to recognize situations in

which our individual talents will become useful.

BUSINESS

The world of business is our world. To be successful in business, a person must be educated both formally and informally in business methods and procedures and in

the basic principles of our economic system and government.

LEADERS

The word leaders represents the search for knowledge in order for us to become better citizens. This knowledge will prepare us for the great task of

leadership in years ahead.

Finally, we think about America. The future of America depends upon our generation. We should pledge ourselves to use any abilities

endowed to us to make America a better place for everyone.

AMERICA

All the pieces now attached stand for Future Business Leaders of America.

The shield stands for our organization, which provides opportunities for each member to become a leader of tomorrow.

The ceremony will close with all members reciting the FBLA Creed.

FBLA CREEDI believe education is the right of every person.

I believe the future depends on mutual understanding and cooperation among business, industry, labor, religious, family and educational institutions, as well as people around the world. I agree to do my utmost to bring about understanding and cooperation among all of these groups.

I believe every person should prepare for a useful occupation and carry on that occupation in a manner that brings the greatest good to the greatest number.

I believe every person should actively work toward improving social, political, community and family life.

I believe every person has the right to earn a living at a useful occupation.

I believe every person should take responsibility for carrying out assigned tasks in a manner that brings credit to self, associates, school and community.

I believe I have the responsibility to work efficiently and to think clearly. I promise to use my abilities to make the world a better place for everyone.

FBLA’s state theme this year is “Breakthrough”

The national theme this year is “Excellence in Action.”

9th and 10th Grade Competitions

Business Math•An objective test over basic math functions needed in business.

Public Speaking I•A four-minute business natured speech developed from one or more of the FBLA goals.

An objective test over the background and current information of FBLA.

FBLA Principles and Procedures

An objective test over the understanding of parliamentary procedure and the FBLA bylaws.

Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure

An objective test over computer technology.

Introduction to Information Technology

Introduction to BusinessAn objective test over business knowledge.

Introduction to Business CommunicationAn objective test over basic communication skills.

Financial Competitions

An objective and production test over more challenging accounting principles.

An objective test based on basic accounting skills.

Accounting I

Accounting II

• An objective test over mathematic functions and business applications.

• An objective test and a performance of general operations of the financial sector.

Business Calculations

Banking andSystems

Prepare a report to be prejudged and give a presentation to the bank (judges). (Topic: You are planning to open a local retail store to sell clothes and accessories.)

Business Financial Plan

• An objective test over financial principles related to personal decision making.

• An objective test over economic principles.

Economics Personal Finance

Information Technology

This event provides recognition for FBLA members who demonstrate the ability to deliver an effective business presentation while using multimedia presentation technology.

Presentation over the topic - You have been asked to give a presentation to a group of small business leaders in your community on how the Affordable Care Act’s rules, costs, and tax implications will likely impact their businesses.

Business Presentation

Computer Applications

Objective and production test over computer application skills.

Business Procedures

Objective test over business decisions.

• This event tests the programmer’s skill in designing a functional interactive simulation/game that will both entertain and educate inform the player.

Computer Game & Simulation Programming

Database Design and Applications

•An objective and production test over database usage and development in business.

Computer Problem Solving

•An objective test over computer components, portable devices, operating systems, and security.

Desktop Publishing• An objective test and school site production test over desktop publishing, creativity, and decision making.

• Topic - A renowned publishing firm has hired you to join their executive marketing team for the upcoming release of White Tiger, Yellow Tiger- a novel written by the esteemed author, Christopher Li. The firm asks that you design the book jacket, an event flyer, and a full-color newspaper advertisements. All documents should be prepared to print in color.

Topic - Develop a logo design for Cupcake Genius, a cupcake and specialty bakery, which gives the company a corporate identity.

Digital Design and Promotion

Digital Video

Production

Create a video promoting green practices.

E-BusinessA project and performance over developed proficiency in creation and design of web commerce sites. (Topic: Create a site for a touring band/speaker/author. Include event schedules, blog, music/book sales, social media links, individual/group biography, ticket purchasing interface.)

Management Information

Systems•An objective test and performance component over the use of technology to develop information systems.

Help Desk An objective test and

performance component over the ability to provide technical assistance to end users.

• Mobile Applications can be used as a lite version of something that would be done on a full computer, or they can provide a tool for something that users would only need to do on their phone.

• Topic- Advisers have shared that they are concerned about all of the details related to traveling to the national conference with a large number of students. They are in need of a mobile application that they will be able to use while they are on-site at the national leadership conference that will help them track everything

Mobile Application Development

Networking Concepts

• An objective test over general networking terminology and equipment for internet access.

Network Design

• Objective test and performance component over the ability to evaluate the needs of an organization and design and implement network solutions.

Spreadsheet Applications

•An objective and production test over the skills to convert data to information in business.

Website Design

•A prejudged project and performance component over the ability to develop and design web sites. (Topic: Develop a website for a Bed and Breakfast in your community.)

Word Processing•An objective and production test over acquired word processing proficiencies.

•This event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate the ability to research a topic (issue) and create an original and informative thirty (30) second PSA video, raising awareness and/or evoking a changed attitude toward the issue.

•Topic – Exercising/ Eating Rights

Public Service Announcements

Management/Marketing/Human Resources

Business Communication• An objective test over business communication skills.

Business Law• An objective test over financial business issues.

Agri-Business• This event recognizes FBLA members who

demonstrate an understanding of and skill in basic agribusiness concepts and procedures.

Insurance and Risk Management• This event provides recognition for FBLA members

who demonstrate an understanding of and skill in basic insurance and risk management principles and procedures.

•This team event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate the ability to present solutions to ethical situations encountered in the business world and the workplace.

•Topic- Workplace Ethics in Information Technology— Copyright and Fair Use.”

Business Ethics

Business Plan• A business plan prepared over a new business venture and a performance explaining it.

Client Service• An individual interaction simulation related to client service.

Electronic Career Portfolio• A prepared portfolio on the computer that would be used during an interview.

Emerging Business Issues• A presentation taking either the affirmative or negative argument to the topic. (Topic: Does the availability of mobile applications provide a business with a stronger consumer base and higher revenue.)

Entrepreneurship• Objective test and performance over business decision skills.

Future Business Leader• Submission of application, objective test, and an interview over knowledge and skills for successful careers in business.

Global Business• Objective test and performance over new market and investment opportunities and promotion of better relationships.

Health Care Administration• An objective test over medical administrative duties.

Hospitality Management• An objective test performance over hospitality and travel concepts.

Impromptu Speaking• Participants will be given a topic ten minutes prior to the speech.

Job Interview• Submit a resume, job application, and interview.

Management Decision Making• Objective test and performance over management responsibilities.

Marketing• An objective test and performance over the principles of marketing.

Parliamentary Procedure• An objective test and performance over the conducting of a meeting.

Public Speaking IIA five minute speech over organization, logic, and

substantial speech.

Sports ManagementAn objective test and performance over sports marketing and management and leadership in sports.

Chapter Awards

The Hollis and Kitty Guy award recognizes outstanding local chapters that have actively participated in projects and programs identified with the goals of FBLA.

Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit

This event recognizes chapters that successfully implement community service projects to serve the citizens of their community.

Community Service Project

This award recognizes chapters that increase understanding of American Enterprise system by example and educational programs.

American Enterprise Project

This award recognizes chapters that develop and implement a partnership plan.

Partnership with Business Project

This award recognizes chapters that effectively summarize their year’s activities.

Local Chapter Annual Business Report