FBLA Facts and

History

Exploratory Business Practices

FBLA Pledge

I solemnly promise to uphold the aims and

responsibilities of Future Business Leaders of

America and, as an active member, I shall strive to

develop the qualities necessary in becoming a

responsible business leader.

FBLA 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 and that this right should not be denied because of race, color, creed, sex or handicap.

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.

Chapter Information

Bellefonte Area High School

Officers:

Pres: Andrew Wolfe

VP: Chamberlyn Corman

Sec: Seth Matter

Treas: Ciara Stehley

Advisor:

Ms. Nath

Region 14

Region 14 Information

Region Advisor: Ms. Nath, Bellefonte

Region Officers: President: Ginger Woolridge, State College

Secretary: Derek Regal, Clearfield

Number of Schools in Region: 10

PA FBLA History

Founder: Hamden L. Forkner

Year Started: 1937-1938 school-year

First Chapter: Blairsville High School on March 22, 1943

First SLC: PSU in 1952

Current PA FBLA Facts

Colors: Blue and Gold

Advisor Online Publication: Penn Pal

Student Quarterly Magazine: Tomorrow’s Business Leader

State Project: American Heart Association

Total: $35,000

Opening Ceremony for State Functions: Emblem Ceremony

Online Store: Marketplace

Major Awards in FBLA: Keystone Award and Seldon Scholarship

Professional Offices Held

FBLA President and CEO:

Jean Buckley

PA FBLA Exec. Dir.: Bruce

Boncal

Conf. Coord.: Janet Skiles

Comp. Events: Candace

Claar and Stephanie Zigner

State Advisor: Kristi Ryland

State Officers

President: Cooper Nordquist

First Vice President: Emily Wolfe

Secretary: Bethany Barefoot

Treasurer: Victoria Zhao

Reporter: Caitlin Muldowney

VP at Large #1: James Coulson

VP at Large #2: Danielle DuBee

VP at Large #3: Lorenzo Servedio

Parliamentarian: Brendan Hopkins

Breakdown of FBLA/PA FBLA

National Office: 1912 Association Dr. Reston, VA 22091

Levels: FBLA Middle Level

FBLA (H.S.)

Phi Beta Lambda (college)

Professional Division

Divisions: Local

Regional

State

National

State Districts: Eastern

Central

Western

Dates

State Leadership Workshop

(Lancaster Host): Oct. 23-24

National Fall Leadership

Conference (Philadelphia,

PA): November 4-5

State Leadership Conference

(Hershey, PA): April 16-18

National Leadership

Conference (San Antonio,

TX): June 27-July 2

Awards

Keystone Award

Seldon Scholarship

FBLA Business Honors

Society

State-Level Events

E-Business

Electronic Career

Portfolio

Business Presentation

Business Plan

Website Development

Digital Video

Production

Regional-Level Events

Regular Events:

Accounting I and II

Personal Finance

Business Communications

Desktop Publishing

Performance Events:

Impromptu Speaking

Public Speaking I and II

Client Service

Emerging Business Issues

FBLA 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 that 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

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