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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