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GEORGIA FBLA CHAPTER PLANNING GUIDE

2012-2013

Georgia FBLA Need-To-Know Information

Membership Dues FBLA Dues: $10 ($6 national and $4 state) FBLA-ML Dues: $8 ($4 national and $4 state) Renew dues online at www.fbla-pbl.org. Send payment with invoice to:

National Membership Dues FBLA-PBL, Inc. P.O. Box 79063 Baltimore, MD 21279-0063

Dues must be received in the national office by the following dates to participate in the following conferences: Fall Leadership Conference: September 28 Region Leadership Conference: November 19 State Leadership Conference: January 21 National Leadership Conference: March 1 Please note that the above deadlines are RECEIPT deadlines. Therefore, you need to mail your dues one week prior to the deadlines to ensure that they are received in time. Because the national office uses a lockbox system in processing dues, please allow up to two (2) weeks for dues to post to your account.

New or Reactivating Chapters If you are a new chapter or need to reactivate, contact the national office or send an email to [email protected] to request a Chapter Organizational Packet. Please include your name, school address, and school e-mail address. To download the Chapter Organizational Packet, go to the national website at www.fbla-pbl.org and click on the FBLA or FBLA-ML section in the Join box in the middle of the home page. Fill out the information to download the Chapter Organizational Packet. You should then send dues with your charter application, along with a $20 application fee. State and National Themes The 2012-2013 State Theme is:

Georgia FBLA: Leaders by Design! Logos supporting this theme will be available in August. The 2012-2013 National Theme is:

FBLA-PBL: Igniting Innovation Chapter Management Handbook Chapter Management Handbook updates will be mailed to you directly from the national office. If you do not receive them by September, please contact the national office. You may print additional copies of the Chapter Management Handbook from PDF files on the Intranet. Georgia FBLA Website: http://www.georgiafbla.org The Georgia FBLA website is maintained by Georgia FBLA Webmaster, Mr. Jay Heap. Check here for the latest chapter news throughout the state. Links to the online conference registration systems and to the online testing systems will be posted on this website. National FBLA Website: http://www.fbla-pbl.org The National FBLA website is maintained by the national office. Check this site to renew your membership, register for national conferences, browse the Adviser Mentoring section, and view the message boards and chapter news from across the nation. Use this site to enter members, register members for Business Achievement Awards, complete Membership Madness and Mania applications, and to access the restricted Adviser Area section.

Georgia FBLA Intranet: http://gafbla.webexone.com The Georgia FBLA Intranet site is for advisers only and requires a login ID and password. Accounts will not be created for student members or officers. The Intranet is an important tool to disseminate announcements and documents. Please remember to check the Intranet daily. Need an Intranet account? If you do not have an Intranet account, please send an email to [email protected]. Creating an account using a registration code no longer applies. Forgot Intranet password? If you already have an Intranet account and need your password reset, please send an email to [email protected] to request a new password. Georgia FBLA Facebook Remember to “like” the Georgia FBLA Page on Facebook. You can always access this page at www.facebook.com/georgiafbla. Important announcements and information directed to our members will be published on this page. We will also periodically conduct Facebook contests with prizes for our members. Check the Notes section for important competitive event tips and messages from our officers. Georgia FBLA on Twitter Check out the latest events, activities, and announcements on Twitter. You can follow Georgia FBLA at www.twitter.com/georgiafbla.

Important Contact Information Monty Rhodes Georgia FBLA Executive Director/State Adviser 3316-A South Cobb Drive, Suite #229 Smyrna, GA 30080 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 678-231-7640 Fax: 770-216-1749 Send All Competitive Events Materials to Monty Conference Desk: [email protected] Conference Housing Desk: [email protected] Conference Registration Desk: [email protected] Online Testing Desk: [email protected] Online Testing Support: 678-523-2694 Linda Grooms Georgia FBLA Assistant Director/ML Coordinator P.O. Box 2417 Evans, GA 30809 Email: [email protected] Send All Registration Forms and Payments to the Evans Post Office Box. Misty Freeman Georgia FBLA State Chairperson 1752 Twin Towers East Atlanta, GA 30334 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 404-657-8307 National Office: FBLA-PBL, Inc. 1912 Association Drive Reston, VA 20191-1591 Phone: 1-800-FBLAWIN (800-325-2946) Contact the national office for questions regarding membership registration and Business Achievement Awards.

2012-2013

STATE OFFICERS President Sara Beth Marchert Archer High School Secretary Jessie Love Ringgold High School Reporter Vinay Patel Collins Hill High School Parliamentarian Keyauna Bowman Lithonia High School Communications Vice President Cole Simmons Dawson County High School Membership Vice President Laura Nguyen Morrow High School Projects Vice President Jessie Reed North Forsyth High School South Area Vice President Gabbi Benton Brunswick High School Central Area Vice President Miles Malak Etowah High School Northwest Area Vice President Zach Pritchett Creekview High School North Metro Area Vice President Srishti Mishra Alpharetta High School Northeast Area Vice President Rachel Perkins Lincoln County High School State Executive Director Monty Rhodes State Assistant Director Linda Grooms State Chairperson Misty Freeman State Competitive Event Coordinators Carol Davies Cherie Hooks BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kateau James, Chair Sheila Carswell Ryan Coker Stephanie Dale Sharri Edenfield Misty Freeman Tom Hatcher Barbra Jackson Kym Johnson Johnnie Sue Moore Monty Rhodes Elaine Ross Ruby Ann Sawyer La’Sonya Smith Kim White

GEORGIA FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA Sara Beth Marchert Archer High School Georgia FBLA State President 2255 New Hope Road [email protected] Lawrenceville, GA 30045 Samantha Sinclair, Adviser (678) 407-7700

Georgia FBLA: Leaders by Design!

June 1, 2012 Greetings Georgia FBLA Members and Advisers! It is time to begin the preparation for yet another successful year. Last year, we witnessed as members dove into leadership to become their very best. Dynamic conferences, engaging workshops, and competitions that pushed them to their limit allowed for Georgia FBLA’s 27,500+ members to truly dive into success. We’re at the start of another year, and with all that FBLA offers, you will be sure to see that we are LEADERS BY DESIGN. Through our innovative conferences, competitive events, many state projects, and the networking opportunities presented, the blueprint will be made. The design process starts soon with the 2012 Summer Leadership and Officer Training Summits throughout the state. Local chapter leaders will be given the tools to draft out their plan for the year, ensuring success for members. These conferences are a great way to kick off the year, raising motivation to continue the leadership design process throughout the year. The Fall Motivational Rally in Perry will serve to lay out plans for our state and national projects, incorporating them into each chapter’s outline. The networking process will only continue from there at the Fall Leadership Conference in Athens. Our competitive events are sure to test your mind and train you for the business world. Be sure to prepare now for competitive events that will kick off at your Region Leadership Conference. Members and advisers will then gather for the final test at our State Leadership Conference in Atlanta! It is here that your knowledge will be tested to the extreme. Anaheim, California will be the site of the National Leadership Conference, where the best of the best will gather to compete, network, and showcase their talents! The experiences that this upcoming year will provide to Georgia FBLA members are sure to help them design their future of business and leadership. I wish you the best of luck throughout what will surely be another successful year in FBLA. On behalf of the 2012-2013 State Executive Council, I hope that this upcoming year will be full of hard work that will help you accomplish your goals. The tools are in our hands and the blueprints are ready, for we are leaders by design. Sincerely

Sara Beth Marchert Georgia FBLA State President 2012-2013

Georgia FBLA Chapter Planning Guide 2012-2013

Table of Contents Welcome Message ................... 1

State Projects ........................... 2

Recognition Opportunities ...... 3

Conference Overview .............. 4

Testing Information ................. 5

Conference Information .......... 6

Get Involved in FBLA ............... 7

Share Your News ..................... 7

Calendar of Events .................. 8

Dates and Deadlines .............. 14

Competitive Events Reference Guide ................ 15

Competitive Event Changes & Topics .............. 16

Event Eligibility Rules ........... 17

Dress Code ............................. 18

Georgia FBLA Official Dress ................................... 19

Chapter of the Year Entry Form .......................... 20

2012 NLC Winners ................. 22

Run for the Ribbons ............... 23

Directory ................................. 24

This is Georgia FBLA! Preparing over 25,000 future business leaders each year; Largest FBLA state chapter for ELEVEN straight years; Twelve years of continued membership growth; Largest participation in Business Achievement Awards; Five national officers from Georgia in the past ten years; Over 400 national winners the past nine years; Active FBLA chapters in over 90% of public high schools in Georgia;

Over 10,000 different members receive leadership training at one of the many Georgia FBLA conferences each year;

Members have raised over $350,000 for the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation the past eight years;

Members contributed over 30,000 baby items to hurricane victims as part of the Babies of the Bayou campaign

Members contribute thousands of hours each year in service projects to their school and community

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2012-2013 Georgia FBLA State Projects Experience What Makes Georgia FBLA Great

In addition to the many national programs and projects, Georgia FBLA has created other state projects to benefit our members. Additional projects may be developed and implemented throughout the year, as necessary.

SERVICE! Helping Tomorrow’s Future Business Leaders – Our primary state service project for 2012-2013 will continue our work to raise money and awareness for the fight against birth defects. We will partner with the March of Dimes. Chapters are also encouraged to hold educational seminars to teach other teenagers ways to prevent premature births.

Giving Back One Hour at a Time – This project encourages chapters to serve their local communities by performing community service projects. Chapters donating the most hours of time to or raising the most money for non-school community service projects will be recognized.

MONOPOLY® Team and Bingo for Babies Tournaments – Join thousands of members in the largest MONOPOLY® Tournament in the world! Preliminary rounds will be held at the Fall Leadership Conference with the final rounds at the State Leadership Conference. A special Bingo for Babies Tournament will also be held at our Region and State Leadership Conferences. Proceeds from both of these tournaments benefit the March of Dimes.

Feed GEORGIA Campaign – Join your other Georgia CTSOs and collect canned goods during National Career & Technical Education Month in February. Items collected will benefit local food banks in and around your community. We will have a special Baby Supplies Drive to honor the March of Dimes during Prematurity Awareness Month in November.

EDUCATION! Can You Hear Me Now? – Communication is the number one job skill and is essential in business. Communication comes in many different forms: verbal, non verbal, written, formal and informal. The purpose of this state project is to educate business students on the effective use of all forms of communication in business, personal, and educational settings.

The Real World – The purpose of this project is to provide students with invaluable insight into the “real world” as well as give them direction as they embark on the challenge of choosing the right career in which to focus.

DOLLAR $EN$E – The purpose of this project is to expose students to the practices that stretch the business and consumer dollar. Students will evaluate the benefits of conserving resources in homes, businesses and communities.

Main Street FBLA – This project encourages chapters to become involved with the local small businesses in their communities through providing needed services, promoting business initiatives, and understanding the roles small businesses play in the community.

The PEACH Project – This project helps prepare members for their future by exploring how the decisions they make today will affect their future. PEACH stands for Policy, Environmental, Action, Credit, and Health.

Savvy Surfing – This project focuses on teaching chapter, school, and community members about issues regarding Internet safety and usage.

Georgia Youth Saves – We are continuing our promotion of this campaign, which focuses on exploring and teaching savings and financial concepts. Encourage members of your chapter, families, and community to become Georgia Savers.

Life Is a Highway – This project guides members to not only answer the question, “Where do you want to be in 20 years?” but also helps the students figure out how they are going to get to that desired destination.

Venture IN! – This state project encourages local chapters to instill basic entrepreneurial principles in its members.

BAA Chapter Challenge – This project recognizes chapters with the largest percentage of members who participate in the national Business Achievement Awards program. Points will be given for each level members achieve.

PROGRESS! Membership Campaigns – Georgia FBLA will hold three membership campaigns during the year where chapters can win conference registrations and official dress items:

Rally Roundup August 1 – September 30 Operation October October 1 – 20 Now in November October 21 – November 30 December Draft December 1 – 31 Join in January January 1 – 31 February Frenzy February 1– 22

Connecting Chapters – Chapters are encouraged to work together on projects with neighboring Middle Level and Phi Beta Lambda chapters. This project also encourages FBLA chapter members to help charter and assist Middle Level chapters in their school districts.

Governmental Awareness Project – This project is designed to encourage promotion of our organization to government officials. This project will focus on contacting elected officials, involving them in chapter functions, and increasing the awareness of FBLA and business education programs among our elected officials.

Chapter of the Year – This project encourages members and chapters to get involved on the local, state, and national levels by attending conferences, participating in state and national projects.

Georgia FBLA Sweepstakes – This project recognizes chapters who excel in competitive events. Points will be award for each entry that places at their RLC and also at SLC. Points will be deducted for entries with a no-score. Traveling sweepstakes trophies will be awarded at each RLC and at SLC.

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Your Chance to Shine with FBLA Recognition Programs for Members, Advisers, and Chapters

FBLA Competitive Events Program FBLA offers its members a chance to receive recognition in nearly 100 different competitive and recognition events. The competitive events program recognizes the top members in objective tests, interview events, technical events, skills events, written report events, and speaking/performance events. Members can also earn cash awards for outstanding achievement in competitive events.

Scholarship Opportunities Georgia FBLA members can qualify for multiple scholarships through outstanding achievement and participation in our organization. The national association offers the Distinguished Business Leader Scholarships, of which Georgia FBLA members have won 15 of these scholarships the past 7 years. Georgia FBLA offers members over $8,000 in scholarships each year, with hopes to offer additional scholarships in the future. Winners in several competitive events can also qualify for scholarships.

Community Service Award of Merit Chapters are encouraged to nominate one member who has demonstrated an exemplary level of community service during the school year.

Business Achievement Awards The Business Achievement Awards Program recognizes four levels of leadership achievement, each consisting of business, education, and leadership elements. This program recognizes a member’s participation in FBLA conferences, programs, and partnerships, as well as activities integrated into business classroom activities. Each time you complete a level, you will receive special lapel pins, certificates of recognition, and special recognition ribbons at FBLA conferences. Remember, all Future, Business, and Leader-level entries must be submitted online no later than March 1. America level entries must be submitted online no later than April 25.

Outstanding Chapter Award This national program recognizes a chapter’s participation in a variety of projects and activities. The program encourages local chapters to plan projects and activities to enrich the experiences of members at the local, region, state, and national levels, which in turn helps to increase local chapter membership and participation. Activities are designed around membership and chapter management projects with a special emphasis on the three areas represented on FBLA’s official crest: Service, Education, and Progress.

Chapter of the Year Program The Chapter of the Year program recognizes the top chapters in the state. Chapters earn points for participating in the many activities offered by Georgia FBLA in the areas of chapter management, conference attendance and recognition, recruitment, public relations, and participation in national and state projects. Chapters earn points to earn the designations of Gold, Silver, Bronze, or Honor Roll chapters. The top 20 Gold chapters will be named Superior chapters, and the chapter that earns the most points throughout the year will be named the Chapter of the Year. Chapters entering this program can qualify for the prestigious Hollis and Kitty Guy Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit which recognizes the top 15% of the chapters in the nation.

Member of the Month Chapters are encouraged to nominate one outstanding member for recognition in the Georgia FBLA Member of the Month Program. Each month (August through February), one member from each region and an overall state winner will be recognized and awarded a special Member of the Month pin and award voucher. An overall Member of the Year will be recognized at the end of the year.

Who’s Who in FBLA Chapters are encouraged to nominate one outstanding member for recognition in Who’s Who for FBLA. One member from each region and an overall state winner will be recognized. All nominees will be recognized.

Adviser of the Year Chapters are encouraged to nominate one outstanding adviser for Adviser of the Year. One adviser from each region and an overall state winner will be recognized. Advisers with less than 5 years of experience may apply for the New Adviser of the Year award.

Adviser Wall of Fame Advisers with 20 years of service and excellence in other areas may be eligible for nomination to be honored on the Adviser Wall of Fame at the National Center.

Participation in State Projects Members receive special recognition and in some cases, cash rewards for participating in our various state projects. Georgia FBLA recognizes its members’ participation with the ever-popular conference ribbons. Participate in many projects and see how many ribbons you can collect.

Membership Recruitment Awards Members can qualify for additional recognition by spreading the word about FBLA and recruiting new members to our association. Members receive the Membership Madness Award simply for recruiting just 5 new members. Members can also receive the Membership Mania Award for recruiting 10 new members. Members receiving these awards will be entered in a drawing for exciting prizes at the State Leadership Conference. These entries must be entered online.

Chapter Membership Awards Chapters that succeed in membership recruitment and membership growth will be recognized at all conferences. Chapter membership awards include:

Market Share Award – Recognizes chapters at schools where a high percentage of a student body joins FBLA.

Membership Achievement Award – Recognizes chapters that maintain or increase membership.

100% Class Participation Award – Recognizes advisers who recruit all students in a single class to become FBLA members.

100% Membership Excellence Awards – Recognizes advisers who recruit all students in all of their classes during the entire year to join FBLA.

Local Recruitment of Chapters – Recognizes chapters that charter or reactivate FBLA and ML chapters.

National Business Honor Society A new National Business Honor Society honoring our top FBLA members who also excel academically is being sponsored by the National Business Education Association.


Experience FBLA by Attending FBLA Conferences

Fall Motivational Rally Our annual Fall Motivational Rally will return to Perry, in conjunction with the Georgia National Fair, on Thursday, October 11. We are excited about all of the things this venue has to offer. Additionally, there will be many open testing events to introduce your members to our various competitive events this year. Important Fall Motivational Rally Facts & Dates: When: Thursday, October 11 Where: Georgia National Fairgrounds, Perry How Much: $30 (includes rides pass) $20 (does not include rides pass) $45 (late registration through September 28) Registration Deadline: September 19 Payment RECEIPT Deadline: September 29 Late Registration Deadline: September 26 Competitions: State Project Contest, Chapter Spirit T-shirt Contest, Chapter Banner Contest, Open Testing Preview (30 events) Banner Submission RECEIPT Deadline: September 29 Where to Register: Excel Registration Form on Intranet

National Fall Leadership Conference Join FBLA members from across the nation at the National Fall Leadership Conference in Denver, Colorado, November 9-10. Participate in exciting workshops and sessions and represent Georgia FBLA! Important NFLC Facts & Dates: When: November 9-10 (Denver); Where: Denver How Much: $60* (if registered by October 17) $70* (late registration after October 17) Registration/Hotel Reservation Deadline: October 17 Where to Register: Online at www.fbla-pbl.org * National conference registration fees are subject to change

Fall Leadership Conference The 2012 Fall Leadership Conference will be held November 14-15 in Athens at the beautiful Classic Center. You can expect a dynamic general session, informative leadership training workshops, the always thrilling Battle of the Chapters, the opportunity to participate in one of the world’s largest MONOPOLY® Tournaments, and many other activities. This year, FLC activities will begin on Wednesday at 8:00 pm, so plan to arrive early. The conference will conclude on Thursday around 4:30 pm. FLC hotel reservations will be handled by the Georgia FBLA Housing Reservations Desk. Important Fall Leadership Conference Facts & Dates: When: November 14-15 Where: The Classic Center, Athens How Much: $45 (includes lunch and t-shirt) $60 (late registration after October 12) No registration after October 26! Dues Eligibility Deadline: September 28 Registration/Hotel Reservation Deadline: October 12 Payment RECEIPT Deadline: October 22 Hotel Reservation Window: October 8-12 Late Registration Deadline: October 26 Competitions: Battle of the Chapters, Open Testing Preview Where to Register: Online at www.georgiafbla.org

Region Leadership Conferences Region Leadership Conferences will be held throughout the state January 14-February 1. There are many changes to our RLC events. See page 16 for more information. All objective testing events will be tested through school-site testing. Members entering performance events will still compete at the Region Leadership Conference. SLC eligibility rules for RLC events are changing. See page 17 for more information. Each RLC will offer exciting and informative workshops. Important Region Leadership Conference Facts & Dates: When: January 14-February 1 (exact dates to be announced) Where: Various locations throughout the state How Much: $20 (includes meal) $40 (late registration through December 12) No Registration Accepted after December 12! Dues Eligibility Deadline: November 19 RLC Skills Testing Registration Deadline: November 1 Registration/Competitive Submission Deadline: December 5 (must be received by December 8) Payment RECEIPT Deadline: December 15 Substitution/Changes/Cancellation Deadline: December 12 RLC Skills Testing: November 29-December 5 RLC Online Testing: January 8-9 Competitions: SLC Qualifying Events (over 30 events) Where to Register: Online at www.georgiafbla.org

State Leadership Conference This year’s State Leadership Conference will be returning to the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on March 15-16. This will provide yet another opportunity for your students and chapter to shine as they compete among the best in the state in our competitive events program and state officer elections. We are expanding our series of informative leadership workshops and other exciting offerings for students and advisers. Make sure you don’t forget these deadlines while planning your chapter’s busy FBLA Week activities. All SLC hotel reservations will be handled by the Georgia FBLA Housing Reservations Desk. This year, the registration fee will be tied to the number of nights staying at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta under the Georgia FBLA housing block. Important State Leadership Conference Facts & Dates: When: March 15-16 Where: Hyatt Regency Atlanta How Much: $65 (if staying two nights under Georgia FBLA block) $80 (if staying one night under Georgia FBLA block) $95 (if staying no nights under Georgia FBLA block) $100 (late registration after February 6) No registration accepted after February 20! Dues Eligibility Deadline: January 21 Competitive Event Submission Deadline: February 6 (must be received by February 9) Chapter of the Year/LCABR Submission Deadline: February 13 (must be received by February 16) Registration/Hotel Reservation Deadline: February 6 Payment RECEIPT Deadline: February 16 Hotel Reservation Window: February 4-6 Late Registration Deadline: February 20 Substitution/Changes/Cancellation Deadline: February 20 SLC Skills Testing: February 4-6 SLC Online Testing: March 4-6 Competitions: All FBLA events to qualify for National Leadership Conference (60 events) Where to Register: Online at www.georgiafbla.org

Students Achieving the America Level of the Business Achievement Awards Safia Abdirizak, Miller Grove High Aaron Bhole, Riverwood International Charter Keyauna Bowman, Lithonia High Sean Daigre, Jr., Fayette County High Abbie Killebrew, Bleckley County High Rhett Lanier, Metter High

Quinterria Lawson, Coffee High Brannon Martin, Chattooga High Elizabeth Morales, Peach County High Ryan Morrison, Chattooga High Sudarshan Muralidhar, Johns Creek High

Laura Nguyen, Morrow High Rachael Olidi, Coffee High Jay Patel, Metter High Rakxit Patel, Metter High Jessie Reed, North Forsyth High


Institute for Leaders The Institute for Leaders is the organizational and leadership training session for state and local chapter officers, members, and advisers. This two-day training conference prepares student leaders and members to assume their elected responsibilities and develop valuable life skills. Important Institute for Leaders Facts & Dates: When: June 26-27 Where: Anaheim Hilton How Much: $115* (subject to change) $125* (late registration after May 20) Registration Deadline: May 20 Where to Register: Through Georgia FBLA NLC Registration * National conference registration fees are subject to change

National Leadership Conference Join over 8,000 FBLA members from across the globe at the 2013 National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California. The NLC concludes the year's activities and sets the stage for the upcoming school year. FBLA members and advisers participate in business-related and leadership development workshops, tour business and corporate facilities, elect national officers, and participate in national competitive events. Georgia FBLA will coordinate housing and travel for the entire state delegation. Important National Leadership Conference Facts & Dates: When: June 27-30 Where: Anaheim Hilton How Much: $95* (subject to change) $105* (late registration after May 20) Registration Deadline: May 20 Event Confirmation Deadline: March 27 NLC Travel Deposit Deadline: April 5 NLC Final Payment RECEIPT Deadline: May 17 NLC Competitor Certification Meeting: April 19 Competitions: All events advancing from State Leadership Conference, multiple open testing events for all members. Where to Register: Through Georgia FBLA NLC Registration * National conference registration fees are subject to change

Summer Leadership & Officer Training Summit These training camps are meant to prepare local chapter officers and other leaders for upcoming duties and roles. In addition, chapter officers will work with advisers to develop or refine the program of work and plan chapter strategy for the year. Not only do we want to train officers and leaders for specific duties, but we also want to develop a stronger officer team through chapter strategic planning sessions. Registration information for these training sessions will be available at the State Leadership Conference. Important SLOTS Facts & Dates: When: July 15-18, 2013 Where: Various locations across the state (TBA) How Much: $30 (subject to change) Registration Deadline: June 15

Important Testing Information

Open Testing Preview Members will have the opportunity to preview competitive events, test their knowledge, find the best event for them, and win awards. Preview contests will be held at Rally and the Fall Leadership Conference. Awards and prizes will be given out with the Rally Open Testing event.

School-site Skills Testing Information Accounting II Computer Applications Database Design & Applications Desktop Publishing Spreadsheet Applications Word Processing I Word Processing II

RLC School-site Skills Testing Go ahead and begin making arrangements for SLC School-site skills testing for the seven skill events. All Skills Testing Events will now begin at RLC; RLC School-site Skills testing is scheduled to occur November 29-

December 5; Advisers will need to submit the RLC Skills Testing Entry Form to the

state office by November 1; RLC Skills testing materials will be distributed at FLC; If you are not attending your FLC, you must request your RLC Skills

Testing Packet no later than November 1 (must be received at least a week prior to your testing date);

School administrators or neighboring advisers still must proctor skills testing this year. Media specialists, counselors, testing coordinators, and technology coordinators are not eligible to proctor skills testing.

Following the completion of the skills tests, advisers may not view or handle their own student’s testing materials;

All tests must be postmarked the day after testing; Members must score a minimum score on the RLC skills test to be

eligible to advance to SLC in that event. Note: Study guides for the skills tests will be available on the Intranet

in October.

School-site Online Testing Information All FBLA and FBLA-ML written test competitive events this year will use our School-site Online Testing System School administrators, guidance counselors, media specialists, or

neighboring advisers may serve as online testing proctors. Other faculty or staff members may not serve as a proctor for online testing;

Students competing in the same event MUST compete at the same time;

Testing must be done in a Windows operating environment. 2012-2013 Testing Dates RLC Skills Testing November 29-December 5 RLC Online Testing January 8-9 FBLA SLC Skills Testing February 4-6 ML SLC Online & Skills Testing February 11-13 FBLA SLC Online Testing March 4-6

Chapters Receiving the Hollis & Kitty Guy Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit

Albany High School Alpharetta High School Berkmar High School Berrien High School Brunswick High School Cartersville High School Carver High School Chattooga High School Claxton High School Coffee High School Collins Hill High School Creekview High School

Dade County High School Druid Hills High School Gordon Central High School Harris County High School Herschel V. Jenkins High School Howard High School Jasper County High School Lincoln County High School Lithonia High School Metter High School Monroe Area High School

Morrow High School North Atlanta High School North Forsyth High School Northview High School Parkview High School Perry High School Ringgold High School Riverwood Intl Charter School Savannah Arts Academy Seminole County High School Shaw High School

Sonoraville High School Swainsboro High School Terrell High School Toombs County High School Towns County High School Walnut Grove High School Warner Robins High School Washington-Wilkes High School Wayne County High School Westlake High School White County 9th Grade Academy


Important Conference Information

Conference Registration Packets Registration packets for all Georgia FBLA conferences will be available on the Intranet so that you can plan in advance. FLC and RLC registration packets will be distributed at the Rally. SLC registration packets will be distributed at each RLC.

Submitting Conference Forms and Payment Registration for all Georgia FBLA conferences will be done online this year. Links to our online registration system are on the Georgia FBLA website and the Intranet. Excel-based registration forms will no longer be accepted. To ensure proper processing, the registration form should accompany the payment. Corrections or changes on the hard copy will not be accepted. Online registration system will be disabled after the Registration Deadline for each conference. Payment must be in the form of school check, cashier check, or money order. Personal checks are not accepted for student registration. You may only use a personal check to pay individual adviser registration. If you require a separate receipt for advisers, payment must be made separately.

Unable to Submit Payment on Time? Please be aware of policy regarding cutting checks at your own school and make sure you leave plenty of time for checks to be cut so that you can mail them on time. If something unexpectedly happens, you MUST still register online by the deadline. Instead of the Late Fees Waiver that was offered in previous years, chapters will be given a week after the registration deadline to submit payment. Full payment for the registration must be sent. Any changes to the registration after the registration deadline are subject to change and cancellation fees. Payment must be RECEIVED by the stated deadline. Any payments not received by this deadline will be subject to a late fees payment penalty of $25. If payment is not received within two weeks of the start of a conference, your chapter will be charged an additional $35 fee.

Changes/Substitutions/Refunds You may make changes to leadership tracks (FLC) and events (RLC and SLC) for registered attendees online until the registration deadline. There is no charge for these changes. To make changes or substitutions of registered attendees after the deadline, you must file a Substitution/Change Form. A $20 fee for each substitution will be assessed. Substitution/Change Forms will not be accepted after the final deadline. Cancellations must be requested by the refund deadline by filing the Conference Cancellation Form. Cancellations will be subject to a $20 fee. Late fees are not refundable.

Conference Registration Deadlines Failure to meet conference registration deadlines will result in late fees for each participant. Please check the Calendar of Events for the important postmark deadline dates. There is no onsite registration for Georgia FBLA conferences. All registration deadlines will be strictly enforced.

Georgia FBLA Hotel Reservation Policy It is very important that you meet all conference registration and hotel reservation deadlines. If you forget to meet a hotel reservation deadline, you will be limited to those hotels which still have availability. Hotel reservations must be made through the FBLA Housing Reservations Desk. To facilitate the hotel reservation process for our conferences this year, the following reservation policy is being implemented: 1. Hotel reservations must be made via the Georgia FBLA Housing

Reservations Desk by e-mail (only with a credit card), mail or fax. Phone or online reservations are not accepted. Advisers must complete the reservation form and send it to [email protected], not to the hotel. It is strongly recommended that you email or fax your reservation form rather than just mailing it.

2. Tax-exempt forms should be turned in at check-in.

3. Members and advisers must be registered for the conference before hotel reservations will be made.

4. Advisers must provide the names of all room occupants’ upon reservation and make any changes prior to check-in. The names on the reservations must match names on the conference registration form.

5. Hotel requests will only be accepted during the applicable hotel reservation window (October 8-12 for FLC and February 4-6 for SLC). Any reservations made after that window will result in higher room rates, if rooms are even available. Hotel assignments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis, so make sure you reserve early to get in the hotel of your choice. No early requests will be accepted.

6. Hotel reservations requests must be accompanied by a credit card number or a form of deposit. Reservations will not be made without a deposit. Credit card numbers will not be recorded and will be transferred securely to the hotel. Credit cards used as deposits will not be charged until check-in.

7. Any rooms you do not need must be canceled no later than October 31 (for FLC) or February 28 (for SLC). All deposits will be forfeited on any rooms canceled after these dates. When making reservations, please make sure you reserve only the rooms you need.

8. For FLC, because there are multiple conference hotels, advisers should list the hotels in order of preference on the hotel reservation form. Once our room block at one hotel is full, you will then be assigned to the next hotel on your list. The Georgia FBLA Housing Reservations Desk will inform you of your hotel assignment by October 22 (for FLC) and February 15 (for SLC). Please allow 14 days to receive your hotel confirmation numbers. For SLC, housing at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta will be assigned on a first come, first-served basis. There is a two-night minimum at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta.

9. Because of the limited number of double rooms, reservations with only two students may be assigned a king bed. Reservations with three students may be assigned to a king bed with a rollaway or sofa bed


Get Involved in FBLA

2013-2014 Region Officer Election Each region will have a Region President, Region Secretary and a Region Reporter. Interested members should download the officer duties and application from the Georgia FBLA website. Applications are due February 1. Region officers will be appointed after the State Leadership Conference.

2013-2014 State Officer Elections One of the greatest experiences FBLA offers is serving as a Georgia FBLA state officer. State officer candidate orientation will be held at the Fall Leadership Conference. All interested individuals should attend the Fall Leadership Conference and achieve the Business level of Business Achievement Awards. Applications will be available at this meeting and are due February 1. All state officers will be elected at the 2013 State Leadership Conference. All applicants must submit an application by February 1. The application will be prescreened and all applicants meeting the preliminary qualifications must participate in State Officer Candidate Qualifying Interviews on February 22-23.

2013 Board of Directors Election The Georgia FBLA Board of Directors serves as the policy-making body of our organization. Once again, we will be electing three members (Central Area Representative, North Metro Area Representative, At-Large Representative) for our Board of Directors at the State Leadership Conference. Terms for incoming board members will be for a three-year term beginning with the 2013-2014 school year. The election for these positions will be at the State Leadership Conference. Advisers should meet the following qualifications to apply for a Board position:

Have served an active Georgia FBLA adviser for at least three years;

Plan to serve as an active Georgia FBLA adviser for the next three years;

Have the support of the local administration to serve on the Board of Directors.

Run for the Ribbons Members receive special recognition and in some cases, cash rewards for participating in our various state projects. Georgia FBLA recognizes its members’ participation with the ever-popular conference ribbons. Participate in many projects and see how many ribbons you can collect.

Join the Professional Division Advisers, parents, and FBLA supporters are encouraged to join the Professional Division of FBLA-PBL. Membership dues are only $23 a year. Applications will be available on the Intranet. Chapters recruiting the most Professional Division members will be recognized at the State Leadership Conference.

Adviser Wall of Fame Advisers with 20 years of service and excellence in many areas may be eligible for nomination to be honored on the FBLA-PBL Adviser Wall of Fame at the National Center.

Share Your News

Appearing on the Georgia FBLA Website How to submit articles to be published on the website: All written submissions must be submitted using the Georgia FBLA

News Submission Form and submitted to [email protected]. Limit articles to 250 words Proofread all documents before submitting Do not list student names in the article (state officer names and

names of advisers may appear in articles) Articles restating general state information or Georgia FBLA press

releases will not be accepted. Allow sufficient time for your article to be published. Updates are

done approximately every month. Articles not following guidelines will not be published. Articles for Chapter of the Year credit are due February 1. How to submit pictures to be published on the website: All pictures should accompany articles and be in .jpg format (do not

embed pictures Word documents or PowerPoint slides). Send to [email protected]. Reduce picture size to 640x480 before submitting.

Local school advisers are responsible for having a publicity agreement form on file or accessible for each student pictured. (This can be the same form used for your school system.) You do not need to submit these.

Appearing in the National FBLA Publications To submit your chapter news to the national FBLA magazine, Tomorrow’s Business Leader, submit your information by: Emailing your news items to [email protected], and

attaching photos if you have them. Be sure to include your school name and your state or the national

office won't be able to post your article. Please note that only a few of the many articles submitted will

actually be published.

Appearing in Conference Slide Shows To appear in the slide shows at the Fall and State Leadership Conferences, following these guidelines: Email pictures to [email protected] in .jpg format. Image

dimensions must be at least 1024x768 and image size should be greater than 100 KB. Please do not embed pictures in Word files or PowerPoint slides or send pictures that are cropped or edited.

Send pictures representing multiple activities. Send pictures other than group poses. Pictures for FLC Slide Show are due November 1. Pictures for Chapter of the Year credit are due February 1.

Appearing in the State Scrapbook To be part of the Georgia FBLA State Scrapbook, you should submit a completed 12”x12” scrapbook page (front and back) by February 1. Your chapter name should appear somewhere on the page. Pages will not be returned. Submit pages to:

Georgia FBLA 3316-A South Cobb Drive, Suite #229 Smyrna, GA 30080


Georgia FBLA Calendar of Events

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GEORGIA FBLA OCTOBER 2012 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

OPERATION OCTOBER: October 1-20

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20 FALL MEMBERSHIP REPORTING DEADLINE

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GEORGIA FBLA NOVEMBER 2012

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY NOW IN NOVEMBER: October 21-November 30

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American Enterprise Day

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RLC Skills Testing


RLC Skills Testing



GEORGIA FBLA DECEMBER 2012 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

DECEMBER DRAFT: December 1-31


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GEORGIA FBLA JANUARY 2013

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REGION LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES: January 14-February 1 Locations and Dates TBA

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FEBRUARY FRENZY: February 1-13

Items Due February 6: SLC Registration & Payment (send to Evans) SLC Skills Testing Submissions (send to Monty) SLC Housing Reservations Form (send to Monty) FBLA Scholarship Applications (send to Monty) SLC Skills Testing Materials (send to Monty)

Items Due February 13: Chapter of the Year application (send to Monty) Local Chapter Annual Business Report (send to

Monty) Mission LIFT Forms for SLC Recognition (send to

Monty)

1 REGION OFFICER CANDIDATE, STATE/NATIONAL OFFICER CANDIDATE APPLICATION RECEIPT DEADLINE

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First day to make SLC Housing Reservations

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6 SLC Skills Testing SLC REGISTRATION & COMPETITIVE EVENT SUBMISSION and HOUSING POSTMARK DEADLINE

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13 FBLA-PBL WEEK FBLA Adviser Appreciation Day

FBLA Dress to Win Wednesday

SLC CHAPTER OF THE YEAR and LCABR DUE

14 FBLA-PBL WEEK FBLA Professional Division Engagement Day

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16 FBLA-PBL WEEK National FBLA Community Service Day

SLC PAYMENT RECEIPT DEADLINE

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22 State Officer Candidate Qualifying Interview, FFA-FCCLA Center, Covington

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Don’t forget that BAAs must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm on Friday, March 1.

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Items Due on April 1: Membership Madness Application Membership Mania Application Membership Achievement Award Application 100% Class Participation Award Application FBLA Outstanding Chapter Application Distinguished Business Leader Scholarship

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Georgia FBLA Calendar of Events 2012-2013 Month Events Deadlines

August 1-9/30 Rally Roundup Membership Campaign

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Fall Motivational Rally Registration Deadline (E) Fall Motivational Rally LATE Registration Deadline (E) Last Day to Pay Dues to Attend FLC (N) Rally Registration Payment RECEIPT Deadline (E) Rally Banner RECEIPT Deadline (M)

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Operation October Membership Campaign Fall Motivational Rally (Georgia National Fairgrounds) Now in November Membership Campaign

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Membership Affiliation Deadline for Advisers on DOE Extended Day Grant (N) FLC Housing Reservation Window (M) FLC Registration Postmark Deadline (E) FLC Housing Reservation Deadline (M) NFLC Denver Early Bird Registration Deadline (N) FLC Registration Payment RECEIPT Deadline (E) FLC LATE Registration Deadline (E) FLC Refund/Substitution/Change Deadline (E)

November 9-10 14-15 15 16-17 29-12/1 29-12/5

National Fall Leadership Conference, Denver, CO Georgia FBLA Fall Leadership Conference, Athens American Enterprise Day National Fall Leadership Conference, Charlotte, NC ACTE Convention, Atlanta RLC Skills Testing

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RLC Skills Testing Registration Deadline (M) Deadline to submit pictures for FLC Slide Show (M) Last Day to Pay Dues to Compete at RLC (N)

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December Draft Membership Campaign

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Chapter of the Year Early Submission Deadline RLC Registration/Competitive Event Submission Deadline (M) RLC Event & Skills Testing Submission Receipt Deadline (M) Winter Membership Dues Receipt Deadline (N) RLC LATE Registration Deadline (E) RLC Refund/Substitution/Change Deadline (E) RLC Registration Payment RECEIPT Deadline (E) SLC Workshop Proposal Deadline (M)

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Join in January Membership Campaign RLC Online Testing Region Leadership Conferences (Dates/Locations TBA)

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March of Dimes Grant Application Deadline (N) Last Day to Pay Dues to Compete at SLC (N)

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February Frenzy Membership Campaign FBLA SLC Skills Testing National FBLA-PBL Week Middle Level SLC Skills & Online Testing National FBLA Adviser Appreciation Day National FBLA Dress to Win Wednesday National FBLA Professional Division Engagement Day National FBLA Community Service Day State Officer Candidate Qualifying Interviews, Covington Middle Level State Leadership Conference, Perry

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Chapter of the Year Item Presubmission Deadline (M) Region/State/National Officer Candidate Application RECEIPT Deadline (M) SLC Housing Reservation Window (M) SLC Competitive Event Submission & Skills Testing Postmark Deadline (M) SLC Registration Deadline (M) SLC Housing Reservation Deadline (M) Georgia FBLA Scholarship Application Deadline (M) SLC Competitive Event Submission & Skills Testing RECEIPT Deadline (M) Chapter of the Year and LCABR Submission Deadline (M) SLC Registration Payment RECEIPT Deadline (E) SLC Chapter of the Year, LCABR RECEIPT Deadline (M) March of Dimes Fundraising Forms for SLC Recognition Deadline (M) SLC LATE Registration Deadline (E) SLC Refund/Substitution/Change Deadline (E)

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BAA Application Deadline – Future, Business, and Leader Awards (N) Market Share Award Application Deadline (N) NLC Competitor Commitment & Deposit Deadline (M)

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NLC Competitor Certification Meeting NBEA Convention, Atlanta

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FINAL Membership Dues Receipt Deadline (N) Outstanding Chapter Application Deadline (N) Distinguished Business Leader Scholarship Deadline (N) 100% Class Participation, Membership Madness, Membership Mania, Membership Achievement Awards Deadline (N) NLC Travel Deposits Due (E) BAA Application Deadline – America Award (N)

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FBLA Eco-Chapter Go Green Project Deadline (N) March of Dimes Fundraising Report Deadline (N) NLC Travel Final Payment Deadline (E) NLC/IFL Registration Deadline (N)

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Institute for Leaders, Anaheim National Leadership Conference, Anaheim

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GACTE Summer Conference, Atlanta Summer Leadership & Officer Training Summits (SLOTS) Region Officer Academy

(N) = Submit to National FBLA Office; (M) = Submit to Monty Rhodes (Competitive Events & Housing); (E) = Submit to Evans P.O. Box (Registration & checks)


2012-2013 FBLA Competitive Events Quick Reference Guide Event Group Grade Type* Region** State** National*** Legend

Accounting I A 9-12 Individual O (5) O (Reg-10+) W (3) P = Performance I = Interactive Case Presentation W = Online objective test at NLC O = School-Site Online Testing S = School-Site Skills Testing T = Technical Submission Rep = Report Rec = Recognition Reg-1+ = Top 1 advance from each region plus state at-large entries Reg-10+ = Top 10 advance from each region plus state at-large entries Reg-# - Competitors must place among the top scorers statewide to advance from region RQS = Competitors must achieve a region qualifying score * Number in parentheses denotes the number of members that must be on a team. For example, in Desktop Publishing, each chapter must enter two (2) individuals; whereas, for Parliamentary Procedure, each chapter may enter four (4) or five (5) individuals. ** Number in parentheses denotes number of competitors/teams allowed from each chapter *** Number in parentheses denotes number of competitors/teams advancing to NLC from SLC (ST-2 means two teams of individual qualifiers will advance) ^ Requires a separate submission prior to conference. Refer to event guidelines for more information.

Accounting II B 9-12 Individual S (5) S, O (RQS-40) S, W (2)

Administrator of the Year Individual Rec (1) ^ State Only

Adviser of the Year Individual Rec (1) ^ Rec (1)

American Enterprise Project A 9-12 Chapter (1-3) Rep, P (1) ^ Rep, P (2) ^

Banking & Financial Systems D 9-12 Team (2-3) O (2) O, I (Reg #-12) W, I (ST-2)

Battle of the Chapters (at FLC) 5-12 Team (3) O, P (1) State Only

Business Calculations A 9-12 Individual O (5) O (Reg-10+) W (3)

Business Communication A 9-12 Individual O (5) O (Reg-10+) W (3)

Business Ethics C 9-12 Team (2-3) P (1) P (Reg-1+) P (2)

Business Financial Plan A 9-12 Team (1-3) Rep (2) Rep, P (Reg #-7) ^ Rep, P (2) ^

Business Law A 9-12 Individual O (5) W (3)

Business Math A 9-10 Individual O (5) O (Reg-10+) W (3)

Business Plan A 9-12 Team (1-3) Rep (2) Rep, P (Reg #-12) ^ Rep, P (2) ^

Business Presentation C 9-12 Team (1-3) P (1) P (Reg-1+) P (2) ^

Business Procedures A 9-12 Individual O (5) W (3)

Businessperson of the Year Individual Rec (1) ^ Rec (1)

Chapter of the Year Chapter Rep/Rec (1) ^ State Only

Client Service C 9-12 Individual I (1) I (Reg-1+) I (2)

Community Service Project A 9-12 Chapter (1-3) Rep, P (1) ^ Rep, P (2) ^

Computer Applications B 9-12 Individual S (1) S, O (RQS-40) S, W (2)

Computer Game & Simulation Programming A 9-12 Team (1-3) T, P (5), ^ T, P (2) ^

Computer Problem Solving A 9-12 Individual O (5) W (3)

Cyber Security A 9-12 Individual O (5) W (3)

Database Design & Applications B 9-12 Individual S (1) S,O (RQS-40) S, W (2)

Desktop Application Programming A 9-12 Individual T, P (5), ^ T, P (2) ^

Desktop Publishing B 9-12 Team (2) S (1) S,O (RQS-70) S, W (2)

Digital Design & Promotion A 9-12 Team (1-3) T (2) T, P (RQS-70) ^ T, P (2) ^

Digital Video Production A 9-12 Team (1-3) T (2) T, P (RQS-140) ^ T, P (2) ^

E-Business A 9-12 Team (1-3) T, P (2) ^ T, P (2) ^

Economics A 9-12 Individual O (5) O (Reg-10+) W (3)

Electronic Career Portfolio A 9-12 Individual T, P (2) ^ P (2)

Emerging Business Issues C 9-12 Team (2-3) P (1) P (Reg-1+) P (2)

Entrepreneurship D 9-12 Team (2-3) O (2) O, I (Reg #-12) W, I (ST-2)

FBLA Principles & Procedures A 9-10 Individual O (5) W (3)

Future Business Leader A 9-12 Individual O (5) O, P (Reg #-32) ^ W, P (2) ^

Global Business D 9-12 Team (2-3) O (2) O, I (Reg #-12) W, I (ST-2)

Healthcare Administration A 9-12 Individual O (5) W (3)

Help Desk D 9-12 Individual O (5) O, I (Reg #-12) W, P (2)

Hospitality Management A 9-12 Individual O (5) W (3)

Impromptu Speaking C 9-12 Individual P (1) P (Reg-1+) P (2)

Introduction to Business A 9-10 Individual O (5) W (3)

Introduction to Business Communication A 9-10 Individual O (5) O (Reg-10+) W (3)

Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure A 9-10 Individual O (5) W (3)

Introduction to Technology Concepts A 9-10 Individual O (5) O (Reg-10+) W (3)

Job Interview C 9-12 Individual P (1) ^ P (Reg-1+) ^ P (2) ^

Local Chapter Annual Business Report 9-12 Chapter Rep (1) ^ Rep (2) ^

Management Decision Making D 9-12 Team (2-3) O (2) O, I (Reg #-12) W, I (ST-2)

Management Information Systems D 9-12 Team (2-3) O (2) O, I (Reg #-7) W, I (ST-2)

Marketing D 9-12 Team (2-3) O (2) O, I (Reg #-12) W, I (ST-2)

Network Design D 9-12 Team (2-3) O (2) O, I (Reg #-7) W, I (ST-2)

Networking Concepts A 9-12 Individual O (5) W (3)

New Adviser of the Year Individual Rec (1) ^ Rec (1)

Parliamentary Procedure D 9-12 Team (4-5) O (2) O, P (Reg #-7) W, P (ST-2)

Partnership with Business Project A 9-12 Chapter (1-3) Rep, P (1) ^ Rep, P (2) ^

Personal Finance A 9-12 Individual O (5) O (Reg-10+) W (3)

Public Speaking I C 9-10 Individual P (1) P (Reg-1+) P (2)

Public Speaking II C 9-12 Individual P (1) P (Reg-1+) P (2)

Sports Management A 9-12 Individual O (5) W (3)

Spreadsheet Applications B 9-12 Individual S (1) S, O (RQS-40) S, W (2)

Technology Concepts A 9-12 Individual O (5) W (3)

Web Site Design A 9-12 Team (1-3) T (2) ^ T, P (RQS-140) ^ T (2) ^

Who's Who in FBLA 9-12 Individual Rec (1) ^ Rec (1) ^

Word Processing I B 9-10 Individual S (1) S, O (RQS-40) S, W (2)

Word Processing II B 9-12 Individual S (1) S,O (RQS-40) S, W (2)


Georgia FBLA Competitive Event Changes Competitive Event Changes Skills Events Students will now upload the production jobs entries for these events during skills testing rather than submit via hard copy.

Report Events Entries for these events will now be uploaded as a single PDF file rather than submitted in hard copy. Submission via email will not be accepted. Chapter of the Year is not included and must still be submitted via hard copy.

Business Financial Plan/Business Plan/Digital Video Production These events are now part of the region competitive events program. RLC entries will only be the prejudged portion. There will be no performance component at RLC for these events. See page 17 for SLC qualifying criteria.

Digital Design & Promotion Entries by an individual or a team of 2-3 are now permitted.

E-business/Web Site Design The time limit for the performance round is now 7 minutes. Competitive Event Topics For complete event regulations and the Desktop Application Programming topic, please refer to the 2012-2013 Georgia FBLA Competitive Event Guidelines, available in September.

Business Financial Plan You are planning to open a full service pet spa called Pampered Pooches in an upscale urban area. You will provide grooming, doggie daycare, obedience training, upscale bakery treats, and party planning services as well as overnight kennel facilities. There are two large national chain pet supply stores in the area that provide grooming services and obedience classes. There also are several independent veterinarian facilities in the area that provide kennel facilities. No location in the immediate area provides all of the upscale services within one location. You are planning to open your facility in a 10,000 square foot stand-alone facility. You will need to purchase the entire inventory and will need to meet the individual needs of customers requesting grooming, doggie daycare, kennel, and other services.

Business Presentation You are presenting to a group of young professionals preparing to interview for internship positions and/or full-time employment. Create a presentation explaining proper etiquette for a business luncheon.

Computer Game & Simulation Programming You are to create a FBLA-PBL trivia game. There must be at least 25 questions from a minimum of five topics (five questions per topic) as part of the game. Your audience is FBLA members. Topics could include competitive event guidelines, national officers for 2012-2013, national partners, guidelines for running for national office, basic parliamentary procedure, national conference (NFLC and NLC) dates/locations, etc. One suggested format is a random topic with a time limit on how long the person has to answer the question. The faster you answer the question, the more points you earn for the question. Questions/answers are to be stored in a tab delimited file with the question first, followed by the number of the correct answer, followed by the answer options.

Digital Design & Promotion You will develop a corporate identity for Xtreme Adventure Travel Company, a new venture offering tours of the Southwestern United States. The company is based in Anaheim, California and provides tours to small groups via jeep, helicopter, hot air balloon, bicycle, kayak/canoe, and other modes of transport to experience the area’s natural beauty up close. You, as a designer, have been charged with the task of developing a corporate logo with a tag line that can be used in a variety of multiple designs and media. You should design your primary logo and tag line as well as supporting logos that can be incorporated into the following items: Business Documents

o Letterhead/envelope (acceptable formats: pdf, eps) o Electronic gift certificate (acceptable formats: pdf, doc, docx) o Presentation template (acceptable formats: ppt, pptx, jpg)

Promotional Items o Billboard ( 10.55” x 4.55” – scalable size. This must be a vector-

based artwork; acceptable formats: eps, pdf) o One-quarter page grayscale newspaper advertisement to appear

in the Orange County Register (5.14” X 10.5”) (acceptable formats: pdf, jpg, tif, eps)

o Promotional t-shirt for both screen printing and sublimation. This must be a vector-based artwork; acceptable formats: eps, pdf.

o Web Banner—size 728 x 90 pixels; (acceptable forms: gif or jpg) Your submission for the prejudged portion of the competition should include the original logo with tag line, 3 files for the business documents, and 4 files for the promotional items.

Digital Video Production Create a video promoting FBLA-PBL Week.

E-Business Your FBLA chapter has been approached by the school’s administration to create a streamlined system for graduation seating for families and graduates. The site may be real or fictional. Included in the site should be a navigation bar to allow participants to view the details about graduation. Families will need to reserve tickets and to arrange for ticket pick-up, participants will need to view open seats, and most importantly graduates will need to select their own seats. It also must offer a shopping cart system, order review, confirmation, and pickup options for the family tickets. You are not expected to have a live payment link.

Emerging Business Issues American corporations have been moving their headquarters to foreign countries to avoid paying the federal income tax in the United States which is 20 to 25 percent higher than foreign countries. Should the federal income tax for corporations be lowered to keep corporations in the United States? Argue either affirmative that the United States government should cut taxes for corporations or negative that the taxes should be left as is.

Web Site Design Your FBLA has decided to create a community calendar where you will feature all community events in one centralized place. The Web site should provide information about the events, times, locations, and other relevant information. Contact information, maps, or directions also would be helpful elements in the Web site. Please provide your own FBLA chapter's events. Incorporate one type of social media, which will allow for others to find out about the calendar through Facebook, Twitter, etc.


Georgia FBLA Competitive Event Eligibility SLC Eligibility Scenarios for RLC Events

Scenario 1: Objective Events The top ten (10) winners in the following events will automatically advance to SLC from each RLC: Accounting I Business Calculations Business Communication Business Math Economics

Introduction to Business Communication

Introduction to Technology Concepts

Personal Finance

Additionally, the next 5 top scores statewide that did not qualify automatically will receive at-large entries to SLC.

Scenario 2: Performance Events The top one (1) winner in the following events will automatically advance to SLC from each RLC: Business Ethics Business Presentation Client Service Emerging Business Issues

Impromptu Speaking Job Interview Public Speaking I Public Speaking II

Additionally, 17 at-large SLC entries in each of these events will be distributed among the regions, based on the number of competitors registered in each event

Scenario 3: Skills & Technical Events Only those competitors who achieve a minimum skills/technical score will advance to SLC from the RLC (minimum RQS-region qualifying score is listed in parenthesis): Accounting II (40) Computer Applications (40) Database Design & Applications

(40) Desktop Publishing (70) Digital Design & Promotion (70) Digital Video Production (140)

Spreadsheet Applications (40)

Web Site Design (140) Word Processing I (40) Word Processing II (40)

Scenario 4: Reports, Case Study Events & FBL Only the top individuals scorers or teams with the highest averages (plus top individual qualifiers) across the state will advance to SLC from the RLC (number of competitors/teams statewide that advance to SLC in each event is listed in parenthesis): Banking & Financial Systems

(12) Business Financial Plan (7) Business Plan (12) Entrepreneurship (12) Future Business Leader (32) Global Business (12) Help Desk (12)

Management Decision Making (12)

Management Information Systems (7)

Marketing (12) Network Design (7) Parliamentary Procedure (7)

Scenario 5: Non-RLC Events The following events do not require members to qualify at RLC in order to compete at SLC: American Enterprise Project Business Law Business Procedures Community Service Project Computer Game & Simulation

Programming Computer Problem Solving Cyber Security Desktop Application

Programming E-business Electronic Career Portfolio FBLA Principles & Procedures

Healthcare Administration Hospitality Management Introduction to Business Introduction to Parliamentary

Procedure Local Chapter Annual

Business Report Networking Concepts Partnership with Business

Project Sports Management Technology Concepts Who’s Who in FBLA

Competitor Multi-Event Eligibility Rules

Group A Events Members may enter up to two (2) events in this group:

Accounting I American Enterprise Project Business Calculations Business Communication Business Financial Plan Business Law Business Math Business Plan Business Procedures Community Service Project Computer Game & Simulation

Programming Computer Problem Solving Cyber Security Desktop Application

Programming Digital Design & Promotion Digital Video Production E-business Economics

Electronic Career Portfolio FBLA Principles & Procedures Future Business Leader Healthcare Administration Hospitality Management Introduction to Business Introduction to Business

Communication Introduction to Parliamentary

Procedure Introduction to Technology

Concepts Networking Concepts Partnership with Business

Project Personal Finance Sports Management Technology Concepts Web Site Design

Group B Events Members may enter only one (1) event in this group but may also enter one event from another group:

Accounting II Computer Applications Database Design &

Applications

Desktop Publishing Spreadsheet Applications Word Processing I Word Processing II

Group C Events Members may enter only one (1) event in this group but may also enter one event from another group

Business Ethics Business Presentation Client Service Emerging Business Issues

Impromptu Speaking Job Interview Public Speaking I Public Speaking II

Group D Events (SLC Only) Members may enter only one (1) event in this group at SLC but may also enter one event from another group, except for a sequestered Group C Event:

Banking & Financial Systems Entrepreneurship Global Business Help Desk Management Decision Making

Management Information Systems

Marketing Network Design Parliamentary Procedure

Members are allowed to compete in up to two events. However, members may not compete in two events in the same group except for Group A. At SLC, members may not compete in a Group D event and a Group C event that requires competitors to be sequestered (Business Ethics, Client Service, Emerging Business Issues, Impromptu Speaking). Note: Even though members can compete in two events at SLC, a member to enter one individual/team event at NLC. In the event that a member qualifies for more than one NLC event, he/she will have to choose by March 31, which NLC event he/she will enter.


Georgia FBLA Dress Code Revised and Adopted March 3, 2012, Georgia FBLA Board of Directors

The Georgia FBLA Board of Directors has adopted a dress code that will be effective for the 2012 Fall Leadership Conference, 2013 Region Leadership Conference, and 2013 State Leadership Conference. All advisers are expected to share the dress code with their students and take responsibility for making sure their students follow the dress code when at a conference. All delegates and advisers are expected to wear business attire to general sessions, competitive events, campaigning, and workshops. Competitive event participants will be disqualified if not dressed properly. Conference participants will not be allowed to participate in conference activities if not dressed properly. Georgia FBLA will attempt to monitor dress code at all conference activities. However, advisers are responsible for ensuring that students who attend the conferences are aware and follow the dress code prior to entering any conference function or activity. By signing the Adviser Assurance Form, you, as the adviser, are accountable for your students’ conduct and dress at the conferences listed above. Event administrators will be asked to enforce the dress code. If questions arise, a member of the board of directors will make the final decision.

Local advisers are expected to follow as well as enforce the dress code for their students.

Georgia FBLA Dress Code for Females The following is considered appropriate business dress for meetings, workshops, competition, and general sessions: Business Suit/Business Pantsuit – A coordinated jacket may

accompany a skirt or ankle-length pants. An appropriate skirt length is 1” to 2” above the knee or longer. (2” is approximately three fingers side by side). Skirts that end higher than 2” above the knee are not acceptable.

Business Dress – An appropriate dress length is 1” to 2” above the knee or longer. (2” is approximately three fingers side by side.) The dress must have some type of a sleeve. Sleeveless dresses are NOT appropriate unless a jacket is worn at all times.

Skirt/Pants and Blouse – An appropriate skirt length is 1” to 2” above the knee or longer. (2” is approximately three fingers side by side.) Skirts that end higher than 2” above the knee are not acceptable. Blouse must have some type of sleeve if worn without a jacket. A t-shirt is not acceptable as a blouse. Sleeveless blouses must always be worn with a jacket or suit. A two-piece sweater set with a skirt or pants would be appropriate. A business skirt may have a slit, but this slit may not be more than 2” above the knee. If pants are worn, a jacket or blazer must also be worn.

Dress Shoes – Shoes may have EITHER an open toe or slingback, but not both. Slingback shoes that have an open toe hole larger than a penny are not appropriate. Slingback shoes must always have a strap around the heel. Dress boots will be allowed with pants (boots must be worn under the pants) and long skirts (skirt must be below the knee and long enough to cover or meet the boot). The following are examples of inappropriate types of shoes for females: flip flops, thongs, sandals, slides, clogs, athletic shoes, hiking boots, industrial work shoes, house shoes, and bare feet. Any shoe with a part that goes between the toes will be considered a sandal and will not be allowed.

Be careful when selecting your conference attire. The follow is inappropriate conference attire for meetings, workshops, competitive events, campaigning, awards programs, and general sessions and when walking around the conference hotel lobby, elevators, and restaurants: jewelry in visible body piercing, other than ears denim or chambray fabric clothing of any kind overalls shorts skorts capri pants without a matching suit jacket gauchos crop pants stretch or stirrup pants exercise or bike shorts backless, see-through, tight-fitting, halter or low-cut blouses/tops/dresses t-shirts lycra spandex midriff tops casual tank tops bathing suits hats flannel fabric clothing visible undergarments sandals of any kind tennis shoes pajama pants or shirts.

Jeans (with no frays or holes) and t-shirts are acceptable when not attending meetings, workshops, awards programs, or competitive events and when walking around the hotel/conference site.

Georgia FBLA Dress Code for Males The following is considered appropriate business dress for meetings, workshops, competition, and general sessions:

Dress Shirt, Dress Pants, and Necktie – A dress shirt buttons from top to bottom and has a collar. Knit or polo style shirts are inappropriate. Shirts made of denim or chambray or Hawaiian/flower print are inappropriate. Pants must be accompanied by a dress belt, suspenders, or braces. Cargo, painter, or carpenter pants are inappropriate. Dress pants must be neat without stains, frays, or holes. Pants must sit at the waist and may not drag on the floor. Dress pants should not have more than five pockets. A necktie IS mandatory.

Men’s Business Suit – Dress shirt, dress pants, and suit jacket made of the same fabric. A necktie IS mandatory.

Men’s Business Sport Coat – Dress shirt, dress pants, and sport coat made of different fabric than pants. A necktie IS mandatory.

Dress Socks – Athletic socks are inappropriate.

Dress Shoes or Dress Boots – Acceptable shoes include but are not limited to oxfords, captoe, wingtip, dress loafers. The following are examples of inappropriate types of shoes: flip flops, thongs, sandals, athletic shoes, industrial work shoes, hiking boots, mules, clogs, work boots, Birkenstock-style shoes, house shoes, and bare feet. Any shoe with a part that goes between the toes will be considered a sandal and will not be allowed.

Be careful when selecting your conference attire. The follow is inappropriate conference attire for meetings, workshops, competitive events, campaigning, awards programs, and general sessions and when walking around the conference hotel lobby, elevators, and restaurants: visible body piercing denim or chambray fabric clothing of any kind overalls shorts exercise or bike shorts t-shirts lycra spandex muscle shirts tank tops bathing suits hats flannel fabric clothing visible undergarments sandals of any kind tennis shoes pajama pants or shirts.

Jeans (with no frays or holes) and t-shirts are acceptable when not attending meetings, workshops, awards programs, or competitive events and when walking around the hotel/conference site.


Official Dress for Georgia FBLA Show Your GEORGIA FBLA Pride! Adopt the Official Dress Today!

The Georgia FBLA Board of Directors has established the official dress for Georgia FBLA. We encourage your chapter will show its Georgia FBLA pride by adopting the official uniform of Georgia FBLA.

Official Dress – Females The official dress for female FBLA members consists of: Standard solid navy blue blazer with the FBLA patch with dress

khaki skirt or slacks OR a matching navy blue suit with the FBLA patch. The patch should be placed over the left chest pocket;

Skirt extends to the knee or slightly below, hemmed evenly across the bottom. Skirt should be no higher than 2 inches above the knee;

White dress blouse or shell (no t-shirts, polo/golf shirts, or camisoles);

Dress shoes – open toe or sling back acceptable, but not both (no boots, sandals, tennis shoes);

Official blue FBLA scarf (optional). The red FBLA scarf is only appropriate for region and state officers and not acceptable when competing.

Official Dress – Males The official dress for male FBLA members consists of: Standard solid navy blue blazer with the FBLA patch with dress

khaki slacks OR a matching navy blue suit with the FBLA patch. The patch should be placed over the left chest pocket;

White collared, button-up, long-sleeved dress shirt (no t-shirts or polo/golf shirts);

Brown, cordovan or black dress shoes (no boots, sandals, open-toed shoes, tennis shoes);

Dress belt; Dress socks (not white); Official blue FBLA tie. The red FBLA tie is only appropriate for

region and state officers and not acceptable when competing.

Georgia FBLA Official Dress Implementation Plan

Required for all performance competitors at the 2013 RLC and SLC in the following events: o American Enterprise Project (SLC) o Banking & Financial Systems (SLC) o Business Ethics o Business Financial Plan (SLC) o Business Plan (SLC) o Business Presentation o Client Service o Community Service Project (SLC) o Computer Game & Simulation Programming (SLC) o Desktop Application Programming (SLC) o Digital Design & Promotion (SLC) o Digital Video Production (SLC) o E-business (SLC) o Electronic Career Portfolio (SLC) o Emerging Business Issues o Entrepreneurship (SLC) o Future Business Leader (SLC) o Global Business (SLC) o Help Desk (SLC) o Impromptu Speaking o Job Interview o Management Decision Making (SLC) o Management Information Systems (SLC) o Marketing (SLC) o Network Design (SLC) o Parliamentary Procedure (SLC) o Partnership with Business Project (SLC) o Public Speaking I o Public Speaking II o Web Site Design (SLC)

Official FBLA patches, ties, and scarves can be purchased at the FBLA Marketplace (www.fblamarketplace.com). These items will also be sold at all Georgia FBLA-sponsored conferences.


2012-2013 GEORGIA FBLA CHAPTER OF THE YEAR ENTRY FORM Must be postmarked by February 13, 2013 & received no later than February 16, 2013

Refer to the Georgia FBLA Competitive Event Guidelines for exact rules and regulations on eligible activities and documentation requirements. School Name: Chapter President: Adviser’s Name: Adviser’s E-mail:

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1 State Officer or Region Officer - Automatic 50 points for having a current 2012-2013 state officer 20 points for having a current 2012-2013 region officer who meets all required obligations (max 20 points) 10 points for a 2013-2014 state officer candidate at the 2013 SLC

50

2 Early

Professional Chapter Meetings 10 points for each professional meeting held that includes a guest speaker or leadership training activity

50

3 Early

Chapter Management and Organization 10 points for developing a Chapter Program of Work 10 points for preparing a chapter public relations plan 10 points for conducting a planning session for new officers during the summer at the beginning of the school year 5 points for developing a point system for chapter member recognition 5 points for preparing a chapter budget and income statement 5 points for conducting an officer installation or new member induction ceremony 5 points for conducting a FBLA-PBL History Presentation or Emblem Ceremony 5 points for nominating an eligible local adviser for Adviser of the Year or New Adviser of the Year (due February 1) 5 points for nominating a local member for Who’s Who in FBLA (due February 1) 5 points for nominating a local member for Georgia FBLA Member of the Month (max 5 points) 5 points for member selected as a Georgia FBLA Member of the Month (max 5 points) 5 points for submitting a workshop proposal for the 2013 State Leadership Conference (due January 15)

60

4 FBLA Week Activities 10 points for each activity conducted in celebration of FBLA Week 10 points for organizing signed proclamation by a local elected official

60

5 Early

Social Activity 5 points for each social activity conducted for your chapter members (max 15 points) 5 points for participating in the Georgia FBLA Night with the Hawks

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Chapter Membership (based on February 1 numbers) – Automatic 1 point for every paid member by February 1 over 50 members. Dues must be RECEIVED in the national office by February 1. Chapters wishing to be a Gold chapter must have at least 100 members.

400

7 Early

Chapter Market Share (based on February 1 numbers)1 point for every percentage Market Share your chapter has by February 1 (i.e., 32% Market Share = 32 points) 5 points for a chapter Market Share > 25% by November 1

50*

8 Early

Chapter Membership Increase (based on February 1 numbers) – Automatic 1 point for each additional PAID member over last year’s membership. Dues must be received by February 1 5 points for exceeding the 2011-2012 final membership by November 1

100*

9

Membership Campaigns 2 point for each member who submits a Membership Madness application (recruit 5 NEW members) by February 1 5 points for each member who submits a Membership Mania application (recruit 10 NEW members) by February 1 10 points for each adviser who submits a 100% Class Participation Form (minimum 10 students) 5 points for placing in one of the Georgia FBLA membership campaigns (max 5 points) 75 points for each adviser who achieves a 100% FBLA Membership Excellence (all students taught are members)

75

10 Early

New Chapter Charter or Reactivation 15 points for chartering or reactivating a Georgia FBLA or FBLA-Middle Level chapter by February 1

60

11 Early

Professional Division Member Recruitment (based on February 1 numbers) – Automatic (qualifies for BONUS) 10 points for each member of the Professional Division from your local chapter

150*

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Publicity 2 points for each article appearing in the school/system newspaper, newsletter, or website (max 10 points) 10 points for each article appearing in the local/community newspaper (pictures without an article do not count) 15 points for each television appearance or radio program (school TV or radio appearance does not count) 10 points for developing a chapter newsletter that is published at least 3 times a year 5 points for developing and publishing a chapter website about your chapter’s current year activities 5 points for developing and maintaining a chapter social media page (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.) (max 5 points)

75

13 Early

FBLA Publication Submission 10 points for each article published in Tomorrow’s Business Leader prior to February 1 2 points for each article posted on the Georgia FBLA Website by February 1 (max 10 points; limit 2 article per month) 5 points for submitting a completed page for the Georgia FBLA Scrapbook prior to February 1 1 point for each member who “joins/likes” the Georgia FBLA page on Facebook by February 1 (max 10 points)

25

14 Early

Submission of FBLA Chapter Pictures 2 points per digital picture emailed to [email protected] by February 1 (limit 2 pictures per month)

20

15 Early

Participation in the Georgia FBLA Government Awareness Project 10 points for a US or state legislator participating in a chapter activity 5 points for a school board member or system superintendent participating in a chapter activity 1 point for each member who participates in the Georgia FBLA Day at the Capitol (max 5 points) 1 point for each letter sent to a government official (max 5 points)

25

16 Early

Participation in the Georgia FBLA Business Organization Contact Project.10 points for each presentation to a local civic or business group (i.e., Kiwanis, Rotary, Jaycees, Optimist, Exchange) 5 points for making a presentation to a local business advisory committee or PTSO (max 5 points) 5 points for one member who completes a job shadow experience (max 5 points)

25


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Community Service Projects 10 points for each service project benefiting your community (not fundraising) 5 points for participating in the Feed GEORGIA Joint CTSO Service Project (max 5 points)

75

18 Early

School Service Projects 10 points for each service project benefiting your school, another school organization, or faculty/staff (not fundraising) 5 points for partnering with another CTSO on a joint school service project (max 5 points)

75

19 Participation in State Service Project at the Fall Leadership Conference – Automatic 10 points for each team entry in the MONOPOLY® Tournament

50

20 Early

Participation in the Georgia FBLA State Service Project – March of Dimes2 points for each $25 a chapter raises and contributes on behalf of the FBLA chapter to the March of Dimes from March 23, 2012, to February 13, 2013 (will be verified with March of Dimes). 5 points for conducting a March of Dimes educational activity at your school

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21 Participation/Recognition at 2012 State Leadership Conference – Automatic (qualifies for BONUS) 5 points for adviser serving as an event administrator or assistant at the 2012 SLC (max 5 points) 5 points for adviser volunteering to serve as an event administrator or assistant at the 2013 SLC (max 5 points) 8 points for each entry placing First-Tenth Place in a competitive event at the 2012 SLC 2 point for each entry competing but not placing at the 2012 SLC

200*

22 Participation/Recognition at 2012 National Leadership Conference – Automatic20 points for each entry placing 1st-10th Place at the 2012 NLC 10 points for receiving either Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit, National FBLA Outstanding Chapter recognition, achieving Who’s Who, the America Level in the 2011-2012 BAA, being a non-placing event finalist, or a Distinguished Business Leader Scholarship; or for each member attending the Institute for Leaders. 10 points for each member competing but not placing at 2012 NLC (does not include open testing events) 2 points for member attending but not competing in an individual/team NAP event at 2012 NLC

200*

23 Participation at 2012 Summer Leadership & Officer Training Summits – Automatic (qualifies for BONUS) 10 points for each member attending

120

24 Participation at 2012 Fall Motivational Rally – Automatic (qualifies for BONUS)2 points for each member attending

150

25 Participation in Fall Motivational Rally Competitive Events – Automatic 5 points for each competitive event entry at the 2012 Fall Motivational Rally 2 points for each Team Open Testing entry (limit 2 points per event)

25

26 Participation at 2012 National Fall Leadership Conference – Automatic10 points for each member registered for the 2012 NFLC in Denver or Charlotte

50

27 Participation at 2012 Fall Leadership Conference – Automatic (qualifies for BONUS)5 points for each member registered who completes their leadership track 10 points for entering a team in the Battle of the Chapters Online Testing competition 15 points if your Battle of the Chapters team places among the top 10 finalists

100*

28 Participation/Recognition at 2013 Region Leadership Conference – Automatic (qualifies for BONUS) 5 points for each entry placing First – Fifth Place in each region competitive event 2 point for each member competing not placing at the Region Leadership Conference

100*

29 Conference All-Stars 10 points for each member who becomes a Conference All-Star by attending SLOTS, Rally, FLC, RLC, and SLC

150*

30 Early

Participation in the Business Achievement Award Member Recognition Program – by February 13 (qualifies for BONUS) 15 points for each member achieving the America level of the Individual BAA Program for 2012-2013 8 points for each member achieving the Leader level of the Individual BAA Program for 2012-2013 3 points for each member achieving the Business level of the Individual BAA Program for 2012-2013 1 point for each member achieving the Future level of the Individual BAA Program for 2012-2013

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31 Participation in the Georgia FBLA State Project1 point will be awarded for each 5 points received on the Georgia FBLA State Project Form (separate entry) 5 points for completing a prior Georgia FBLA State Project (max 5 points)

75

32 Early

Participation in National FBLA Program or Project10 points for each different national FBLA program/project

50

33 Early

Contribution to Georgia FBLA Conference Sponsorship Project (Due February 1) – Automatic 20 points for each $50 in sponsorship dollars secured or donated by chapter.

150

34 Early

Contribution to Georgia FBLA Scholarship Fund (Due February 1) – Automatic10 points for each $50 contribution secured or donated by chapter to the Georgia FBLA Scholarship Fund 5 points for donating a scholarship basket at the Fall Leadership Conference

50

35 Early

Contribution to Georgia FBLA Foundation (Due February 1) – Automatic 15 points for each adviser who becomes a member of the Georgia FBLA Foundation by initial donation of $50 10 points for an existing adviser membership renewal or for each $25 donated by an adviser over initial contribution 3 points for each paid student member of the Foundation

100

36 Early

Participation in the Georgia FBLA Connecting Chapters Project10 points for each project conducted with a FBLA-Middle Level chapter in local attendance zone

30

Total Points Received Chapters will be honored as follows:

Honor Roll Chapters: Minimum of 500 points Bronze Chapters: Minimum of 750 points (Minimum of 50 members) Silver Chapters: Minimum of 1,000 points (Minimum of 50 members) Gold Chapters: Minimum of 1,250 points (Minimum of 100 members)

Chapters wishing to qualify for the Overall Chapter of the Year must also submit an Outstanding Chapter Award from the national office for 2012-2013. The top 20 Gold Chapters will be named “Superior Chapters”. Chapters earning the most points will be named Overall Chapter of the Year. Second to tenth places will also be awarded.


2012 National Leadership Conference Winners 1st Place – Help Desk Raghav Srinath Northview High School

1st Place – Spreadsheet Applications Neal Kaviratna Savannah Arts Academy

1st Place – Largest State Chapter Membership Georgia FBLA

2nd Place – Computer Game & Simulation Programming Cody Henderson Dade County High School

2nd Place – Digital Video Production Dustin Gentis, Conner Haler Eastside High School

2nd Place – Partnership with Business Project Olyvia Branch, Janise Lanier, Stephanie Potts Shaw High School

2nd Place – Word Processing II Bianca Cook Shaw High School

3rd Place – Business Communication Annelise Wornat Savannah Arts Academy

3rd Place – Business Presentation Olyvia Branch, Stephanie Potts Shaw High School

3rd Place – Database Design & Applications Jesse Soave Savannah Arts Academy

3rd Place – Desktop Application Programming Sudarshan Muralidhar Johns Creek High School

3rd Place – Word Processing II Madison Woodson Wayne County High School

4th Place – E-business Francisco Ozuna Meadowcreek High School

4th Place – Electronic Career Portfolio Gabbi Benton Brunswick High School

4th Place – Spreadsheet Applications Ali Bleckley Towns County High School

4th Place – Web Site Design Vera Filatova, Jonathan Robinson Johns Creek High School

4th Place – Local Chapter Annual Business Report Swainsboro High School

5th Place – Business Plan Jacob Hughes, Brannon Martin, Ryan Morrison Chattooga High School

5th – Digital Design & Promotion Chelsea Godowns, Caroline Williams Swainsboro High School

5th Place – E-business Patrick Born, Kyle Schreiber, Kai Skop Chattahoochee High School

6th Place – Accounting II Jared Munneke Oconee County High School

6th Place – Business Law Nick Herrera Ware County High School

6th Place – Entrepreneurship Tommy Antonino, John Michael Goldman Riverwood International Charter School

6th Place – Personal Finance Manav Dutta Collins Hill High School

6th Place – Web Site Design Kobi Tate Northview High School

7th Place – Accounting I Rachael Jay Chattahoochee High School

7th Place – Accounting II Valistha Sujirapanya Chattahoochee High School

7th Place – Client Service Joseph Campo Jonesboro High School

7th Place – Emerging Business Issues Ji-Yeon Hyun, Prinyanka Juneja Alpharetta High School

7th Place – Help Desk Sergey Mikhaylov Northview High School

7th Place – Word Processing I Kaylyn Cockrell Harris County High School

8th Place – Business Plan Sam Phillips Johns Creek High School

8th Place – Hospitality Management Austin Watson Cairo High School

8th Place – Management Decision Making Lindsey Braden, Kate Devlin, Taylor Grant Savannah Arts Academy

8th Place – Marketing Jaysal Desai, Melissa Parlour, Peter Shoemaker Riverwood International Charter School

8th Place – Public Speaking II Vidisha Holsambre Northview High School

8th Place – Local Chapter Annual Business Report Ringgold High School

9th Place – Business Calculations Nathan Corbin Alpharetta High School

9th Place – Cyber Security Alex Edwards Harris County High School

10th Place – Computer Applications Haritha Pavuluri Chattahoochee High School

10th Place – Computer Game & Simulation Programming Kevin Kardon, Leo Matiz North Oconee High School

10th Place – Future Business Leader Stacia Burke South Gwinnett High School

10th Place – Personal Finance Tarrek Shaban North Springs Charter High school

10th Place – Public Speaking I Stephan Rolle Seminole County High School

Finalist – Banking & Financial Systems Kyle Drakeford, Grace Djokoto, Alika Habersham Alpharetta High School, Druid Hills High School, Shaw High School

Finalist – Business Financial Plan Zach Baker, Joseph Elengickal Alpharetta High School

Finalist – Desktop Application Programming Keshav Parwal Northview High School

Finalist – Future Business Leader Johnelle Simpson Seminole County High School

Finalist – Global Business Sara Beth Marchert, Gautam Chebrolu, Lyndsey Shelton Archer High School, Columbus High School, Northside High School – Warner Robins

Finalist – Parliamentary Procedure Curtis Intravia, Ali Proffitt, Mark Garren, Milo Mirate Metter High School, Ringgold High School, Valdosta High School

Finalist – Public Speaking I Brandon Middlebrooks Dade County High School

Recognition – Who’s Who in FBLA Colton Moore Dade County High School

Recognition – Outstanding Local Adviser Amy Perry Savannah Arts Academy

1st Place – Southern Region – Market Share Award Towns County High School

2nd Place – Southern Region – Market Share Award Metter High School

1st Place – Southern Region – Largest Local Chapter – Professional Division Membership Swainsboro High School

2nd Place – Southern Region – Largest Local Chapter – Professional Division Membership Savannah Arts Academy

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Run for the Ribbons The following are only some of the ribbons you can wear with pride during Georgia FBLA conferences: Administrator (SLC) Advisers who serve as competitive event administrators at the 2013 SLC Adviser (FLC, SLC) Local chapter advisers registered for conference Adviser of the Year (SLC) Advisers who are nominated for 2013 Adviser of the Year honors Alumni (FLC, SLC) Advisers who were members of FBLA in high school America (FLC, SLC) Members who have achieved the America level in BAA for the current or in past years Assistant (SLC) Members who serve as competitive event assistants at SLC Battle of the Chapters (FLC) Members who participate in 2012 Battle of the Chapters Bronze Chapter (SLC) Members and advisers of 2012-2013 Chapter of the Year Bronze Chapters Business (SLC) Members who have achieved the Business level in BAA or MAP for 2012-2013 Candidate (SLC) Members who run for state office at the 2013 SLC Chapter of the Year (FLC) Members and advisers of 2012 Gold/Silver/ Bronze chapters Chapter President (FLC) Local chapter presidents who attend the 2012 FLC Conference All-Star (SLC) Members and advisers who have attended SLOTS, Rally, FLC, RLC and SLC in 2012-2013 Conference Sponsor (FLC, SLC) Advisers of Future and Business level chapter sponsors or advisers and members of Leader and America level chapter sponsors for 2012-2013 Enterprise (SLC) ML Members who have achieved the Enterprise level in MAP for 2012-2013 Entrepreneur (SLC) ML Members who have achieved the Entrepreneur level in MAP for 2012-2013 Excellence (FLC, SLC) Members and advisers of chapters that have placed in a top 3 membership campaign

Finalist (SLC) Members who compete in event finals at the 2013 SLC Foundation Donor (FLC, SLC) Members and advisers who join the Georgia FBLA Foundation Future (SLC) Members who have achieved the Future level in BAA for 2012-2013 Georgia Chapter of the Year (FLC) Members and advisers of the 2011-2012 Georgia FBLA Chapter of the Year Gold Chapter (SLC) Members and advisers of 2012-2013 Chapter of the Year Gold Chapters Gold Seal Chapter of the Year (FLC) Members and advisers of chapters that received the 2011-2012 Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit Guest (FLC, SLC) Individuals registered as chaperones at conference I Support the March of Dimes (FLC, SLC) Members and advisers may purchase these ribbons at conferences to support the March of Dimes Industry Certified (FLC, SLC) Members and advisers of current Industry Certified chapters Leader (SLC) Members who have achieved the Leader level in BAA for 2012-2013 Membership Achievement (FLC, SLC) Members and advisers of chapters that have increased paid membership over 2011-2012 final membership totals Membership Madness (SLC) Members who have recruited 5 new members during 2012-2013 Membership Mania (SLC) Members who have recruited 10 new members during 2012-2013 Monopoly (FLC, SLC) Members who participate in the Monopoly Tournament New Chapter (FLC, SLC) Members and advisers of chapters that have chartered or reactivated during 2012-2013 Official Dress (FLC, SLC) Members and advisers who adopt full Georgia FBLA Official Dress at conference

Presenter (SLC) Members and advisers who present a workshop at the 2013 SLC Professional Division Members (FLC, SLC) Advisers who are active paid members of the Professional Division Rally Participant (FLC) Members and advisers who attended the 2012 Fall Motivational Rally Region Officer (FLC, SLC) Members who are currently serving as a region officer Saving the Foundation for Future (SLC) Members and advisers of chapters that raised over $1,000 or $5 per member for the March of Dimes Scholarship Basket (FLC) Members and advisers of chapters that donate a Scholarship Basket Silver Chapter (SLC) Members and advisers of 2012-2013 Chapter of the Year Silver Chapters SLOTS Participant (FLC) Members and advisers who attended the 2012 SLOTS State Project (SLC) Members and advisers of chapters that accumulate 250 points in the CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW? State Project Top Ten (SLC) Members and advisers who place in the top 10 at the 2013 SLC Voting Delegate (SLC) Members who participate as a voting delegate at SLC Who's Who (SLC) Members who are nominated for 2013 Who's Who in Georgia FBLA honors Winner (FLC) Members and advisers who placed at the 2012 NLC 50 Member Club (FLC, SLC) Advisers of chapters that have 50-99 members 100 Member Club (FLC, SLC) Members and advisers of chapters that have 100-199 members 200 Member Club (FLC, SLC) Members and advisers of chapters that have over 200 members 100% Class Participation (SLC) Advisers who recruit 100% of students in a class to join FBLA during 2012-2013

2012-2013 Georgia FBLA State Executive Council

President Secretary Reporter ParliamentarianSara Beth Marchert ([email protected]) Archer High School 2255 New Hope Road Lawrenceville, GA 30045 School Phone: (678) 407-7700 School Fax: (678) 407-7705 Adviser: Samantha Sinclair ([email protected])

Jessie Love ([email protected]) Ringgold High School 29 Tiger Trail Ringgold, GA 30736 School Phone: (706) 935-2254 School Fax: (706) 965-8910 Adviser: Kym Johnson ([email protected])

Vinay Patel ([email protected]) Collins Hill High School 50 Taylor Road Suwanee, GA 30024 School Phone: (770) 682-4100 School Fax: (770) 682-4105 Adviser: Karen Curtis ([email protected])

Keyauna Bowman ([email protected]) Lithonia High School 2440 Phillips Road Lithonia, GA 30058 School Phone: (678) 676-2902 School Fax: (678) 676-2910 Adviser: Carrie Dean ([email protected])

South Area Vice President

Central AreaVice President

Northwest AreaVice President

North Metro AreaVice President

Gabbi Benton ([email protected]) Brunswick High School 3920 Habersham Street Brunswick, GA 31520 School Phone: (912) 267-4200 School Fax: (912) 261-4433 Adviser: Lovelle Armstrong ([email protected])

Miles Malak ([email protected]) Etowah High School 6565 Putnam Ford Road Woodstock, GA 30189 School Phone: (770) 926-4411 School Fax: (770) 926-4157 Adviser: Ken Blackwell ([email protected])

Zach Pritchett ([email protected]) Creekview High School 1550 Owens Store Road Canton, GA 30115 School Phone: (770) 720-7600 School Fax: (770) 720-7644 Adviser: Chris Jeffreys ([email protected])

Srishti Mishra ([email protected]) Alpharetta High School 3595 Webb Bridge Road Alpharetta, GA 30005 School Phone: (770) 521-7640 School Fax: (770) 521-7653 Adviser: Tom Hatcher ([email protected])

Northeast Area Vice President

CommunicationsVice President

MembershipVice President

ProjectsVice President

Rachel Perkins ([email protected]) Lincoln County High School 200 Charles Ward Elam Street Lincolnton, GA 30817 School Phone: (706) 359-3121 School Fax: (706) 359-3552 Adviser: Stephanie Jordan ([email protected])

Cole Simmons ([email protected]) Dawson County High School 1665 Perimeter Road Dawsonville, GA 30534 School Phone: (706) 265-6555 School Fax: (706) 265-3936 Adviser: Ryan Coker ([email protected])

Laura Nguyen ([email protected]) Morrow High School 2299 Old Rex Morrow Road Morrow, GA 30260 School Phone: (404) 362-3865 School Fax: (404) 362-2044 Adviser: Schmekia Hamm-Tate ([email protected])

Jessie Reed ([email protected]) North Forsyth High School 3635 Coal Mountain Drive Cumming, GA 30028 School Phone: (770) 781-6637 School Fax: (770) 888-0934 Adviser: Shannon Anderson-Rush ([email protected])

Middle Level State President

Middle Level State Vice President

Middle Level State Reporter

Executive Director/State Adviser (ex-officio)

Hope Williams ([email protected]) Mossy Creek Middle School 200 Danny Carpenter Drive Kathleen, GA 31047 School Phone: (478) 988-6171 School Fax: (478) 218-7538 Adviser: Robin Fobbus ([email protected])

Nicolas Horn ([email protected]) Brantley County Middle School 10990 Highway 82 Nahunta, GA 31553 School Phone: (912) 462-7092 School Fax: (912) 462-6785 Adviser: Ruby Ann Sawyer ([email protected])

Matthew McDaniel ([email protected]) Grace Snell Middle School 3800 Brushy Fork Road Loganville, GA 30052 School Phone: (770) 554-7750 School Fax: (770) 554-7749 Adviser: Natalie Griffin ([email protected])

Monty Rhodes ([email protected]) 3316-A South Cobb Dr, Suite #229 Smyrna, GA 30080 Mobile: (678) 231-7640 Fax: (770) 216-1749

2012-2013 Georgia FBLA Board of Directors

South Area Central Area Northwest Area North Metro AreaElaine Ross Montgomery County High School 701-C Dobbins Street Mount Vernon, GA 30445 ([email protected])

Kim White Shaw High School 7579 Raider Way Columbus, GA 31909 ([email protected])

Ryan Coker Dawson County High School 1665 Perimeter Road Dawsonville, GA 30534 ([email protected])

Barbra Jackson Parkview High School 998 Cole Drive SW Lilburn, GA 30047 ([email protected])

Northeast Area Middle Level At-Large At-LargeJohnnie Sue Moore Jasper County High School 14477 Highway 11 North Monticello, GA 31064 ([email protected])

Ruby Ann Sawyer Brantley County Middle School 10990 Highway 82 Nahunta, GA 31553 ([email protected])

Sheila Carswell Bleckley County High School One Royal Drive Cochran, GA 31014 ([email protected])

Stephanie Dale Warner Robins High School 401 South Davis Drive Warner Robins, GA 31088 ([email protected])

At-Large At-Large Business & Industry Business & IndustryTom Hatcher Alpharetta High School 3595 Webb Bridge Road Alpharetta, GA 30005 ([email protected])

La’Sonya Smith Miller Grove High School 2645 DeKalb Medical Parkway Lithonia, GA 30058 ([email protected])

Sharri Edenfield Edenfield, Cox, Bruce, & Classens, P.C.

Kateau James, Chair Ernst & Young LLP

State Chair (ex-officio) Past Chair (ex-officio) State Adviser (ex-officio) ML State Adviser (ex-officio)Misty Freeman Georgia Department of Education 1752 Twin Towers East Atlanta, GA 30334 ([email protected])

Kym Johnson, Past Chair Ringgold High School 29 Tiger Trail Ringgold, GA 30736 ([email protected])

Monty Rhodes Georgia FBLA 3316-A South Cobb Drive, Suite #229 Smyrna, GA 30080 ([email protected])

Linda Grooms Georgia FBLA – Middle Level P.O. Box 2417 Evans, GA 30809 ([email protected])

Georgia FBLA Region Realignment (effective beginning 2008-2009 year)

South Region 1 Baker Brooks Calhoun Clay Colquitt Cook Crisp Decatur Dougherty Early Grady Lee Miller Mitchell Randolph Seminole Terrell Thomas Tift Turner Worth Region 2 Appling Atkinson Bacon Ben Hill Berrien Brantley Charlton Clinch Coffee Echols Irwin Jeff Davis Lanier Lowndes Montgomery Pierce Telfair Toombs Ware Wheeler Wilcox Region 3 Bryan Bulloch Camden Candler Chatham Effingham Evans Glynn Liberty Long McIntosh Screven Tattnall Wayne

Central Region 4 Burke Columbia Emanuel Glascock Hancock Jefferson Jenkins Johnson Laurens McDuffie Richmond Treutlen Warren Washington Region 5 Baldwin Bibb Bleckley Crawford Dodge Houston Jones Lamar Monroe Peach Pike Pulaski Twiggs Upson Wilkinson Region 6 Chattahoochee Dooly Harris Macon Marion Meriwether Muscogee Quitman Schley Stewart Sumter Talbot Taylor Troup Webster

Northwest Region 7 Carroll Coweta Douglas Haralson Heard Paulding Polk Region 8 Catoosa Chattooga Dade Floyd Gordon Murray Walker Whitfield Region 9 Bartow Cherokee Cobb Dawson Fannin Gilmer Pickens

North Metro Region 10 Fulton Region 11 Forsyth Gwinnett Region 12 DeKalb Rockdale

Northeast Region 13 Butts Clayton Fayette Henry Spalding Region 14 Barrow Clarke Greene Jasper Morgan Newton Oconee Putnam Taliaferro Walton Region 15 Banks Elbert Franklin Habersham Hall Hart Jackson Lincoln Lumpkin Madison Oglethorpe Rabun Stephens Towns Union White Wilkes

Future Business Leaders of America Georgia Chapter

FBLA-PBL Mission Statement

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

FBLA-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.

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.

FBLA-PBL Goals Develop competent, aggressive business leadership Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and

their work Create more interest in and understanding of American

business enterprise Encourage members in the development of individual

projects which contribute to the improvement of home, business, and community

Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism

Encourage and practice efficient money management Encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty Assist students in the establishment of occupational goals Facilitate the transition from school to work

FBLA Code of Ethics

I will be honest and sincere.

I will approach each task with confidence in my ability to perform my work at a high standard.

I will willingly accept responsibilities and duties.

I will seek to profit from my mistakes and take suggestions and criticisms directed toward the improvement of myself and my work.

I will abide by the rules and regulations of my school.

I will exercise initiative and responsibility and will cooperate with my employer and fellow workers.

I will dress and act in a manner that will bring respect to me and to my school.

I will seek to improve my community by contributing my efforts and my resources to worthwhile projects.

FBLA-PBL: Service…Education…Progress

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