FBLA FUTURE LEADERS OF AMERICA

Aris Deshawn Pigram

WHAT IS FBLA

About FBLA-PBL. Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) education association with a quarter million students preparing for careers in business and business-related fields. The association has four divisions

GOALS

The FBLA Business Achievement Awards Program meets the following goals:

Develop competent, aggressive business leadership.

Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work.

Create more interest in and understanding of the American business enterprise.

DRESS CODEMales

Business suit with collar dress shirt, and necktie or

Sport coat, dress slacks, collar shirt, and necktie or

Dress slacks, collar shirt, and necktie

Banded collar shirt may be worn only if sport coat or business suit is worn

Dress shoes and socks

Females

Business suit with blouse or

Business pantsuit with blouse or

Skirt or dress slacks with blouse or sweater or

Business dress

Capris or gauchos with coordinating jacket/suit, worn below the knee 

Dress shoes

MISSION AND PLEDGE

FBLA-PBL Mission

Our mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.

 

FBLA-PBL 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.

WHO FOUNDED THE FBLA

1937—Hamden L. Forkner of Teachers College, Columbia University in New York City, proposes to business teachers across the country that a national organization is needed for the thousands of business clubs in the nation’s high schools and colleges.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Membership Benefits

Thousands of students across the nation are joining Future Business Leaders of America! FBLA is the premier organization for students preparing for careers in business and the largest student business organization in the world with a quarter of a million members. FBLA prepares students for "real-world" professional experiences. Members gain the competitive edge for college and career success.

 Discounts and Added BenefitsFBLA-PBL has partnered with companies to provide product discounts, hotel discounts, car rental discounts, shopping discounts, and other benefits.

Education and CurriculumThe national association partners with various organizations to create and promote educational programs and curriculum, and to provide members with unique opportunities to practice the skills and knowledge that they are learning in the classroom.

Fundraising PartnersThe national association sponsors several fundraising programs that are outlined in this section. Local chapters are encouraged to participate in one or more of these programs as their needs require.

Membership Awards

Members and chapters have the opportunity to compete and win awards on the local, state, and national levels.Membership Recruitment ToolsIt's not who you know, it's who knows you! By becoming an active member of FBLA, you will make connections to the business world and form networks that will last a lifetime! Find out how you can recruit your friends and peers to become members of FBLA.

President’s Volunteer Service Awards (PVSA)This award–issued by the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation, on behalf of the President of the United States–recognizes and encourages sustained volunteer service among all Americans. 

ScholarshipsFBLA and FBLA-PBL partners also offers thousands of dollars in scholarships each year.

WHAT IS THE FBLA CREED

BLA-PBL Creed

I 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.

WHAT IS THE FBLA LOGO

WHERE THE NEXT FBLA CONFERENCE WOULD BE HELD

2016 NLC—Atlanta, GeorgiaPBL: June 24–27FBLA: June 29–July 2

2017 NLC—Anaheim, CaliforniaPBL: June 24–27FBLA: June 29–July 2

2018 NLC–Baltimore, MarylandPBL: June 23–26FBLA: June 28–July 1

2019 NLC–San Antonio, TexasPBL: June 24–27FBLA: June 29–July 2

 

LEADERSHIP

José Espinel, FBLA National President

 

       

Hirsh Sisodia, FBLA Eastern Region VP

Josie Luptak, FBLA National Secretary

Keaton Erickson, FBLA Mountain Plains Region VP

Ashtyn Rottinghaus, FBLA National Treasurer

Nick Ferguson, FBLA North Central Region VP

Vanessa Ting, FBLA National Parliamentarian

Alexis Crane, FBLA Southern Region VP

Grace Ramstad, FBLA Western Region VP

FBLA National Officers  

REFERENCE

http://fbla-pbl.org/web/page/559/sectionid/559/pagelevel/1/main_interior.asp

https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#safe=strict&q=what+is+the+fbla

http://www.fbla-pbl.org/web/page/622/sectionid/614/pagelevel/2/parentid/614/main_interior.asp

CONCLUSION

In conclusion the Fbla is a good organization to be a member due to their benefits and what they represent, which is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship.