Osceola Fundamental High School

Future Business Leaders of America

Room: Media Center

Sponsor: Mrs. Thompson & Mrs. Loope

email: thompsoncou@pcsb.org, loopea@pcsb.org

The Mission of FBLA is to inspire and prepare students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences

The Vision of FBLA is to assist high students improve their leadership skills and achieve academic goals. Florida FBLA encourages members to partake in multiple FBLA events and conferences across the state and nationally, enabling members to enhance their individual skills and gain scholarship opportunities and university connections.

Here are some pointers for a successful FBLA year!

How to become a member – 3 easy steps!

1. Fill out the membership form – https://forms.gle/LVqKzay8geaWY7aP7
2. Bring $30 dues – checks made out to OFHS; make sure your name is in the memo

3. Join our GroupMe to receive updates and annnouncements– click here: https://groupme.com/join_group/103775973/QhYWWgad

Officers Needed:

We need a 9^th grade chair. If you are interested, email Mrs. Loope at loopea@pcsb.org.

T-shirts:

Are you a graphic designer? Design a t-shirt for us by submitting your design ideas to thompsoncou@pcsb.org. This year’s theme is Dare to Dream, Dare to Lead. To see previous years t-shirts, stop by RM 102.

Follow us on Social Media:

• Instagram: @ofhsfbla_                    
• Remind: @fblaohs24              
• Website: osceolafbla.weebly.com

Fall Motivational Rally

This is our kick-off event/field trip!

• Date: November 14^th
• More info to be given out at the meetings

Meetings dates:

*NOTE: special meetings may be held for special events such as BAA;s, Districts, States, Nationals, Etc. These meetings will be announced as the year progresses.

All meetings will begin at 2:00 in the media center.

• September 11
• October 2
• October 16
• October 30
• November 13
• December 4 & Holiday Party
• January 8
• January 22
• February 5
• February 19
• March 12
• March 26
• April 9
• April 23
• May Dates TBD

How to pick out a competition:

It can be hard to decide which competition you want to do this year. To help you out, visit our Osceola FBLA website, where you will find a PowerPoint that can help you decide. You can also find on the website links to all the competitions and their descriptions/grading rubrics and examples. Also, the officers & advisors are here to help, ask any one of us and we can coach you through all the choices to help you pick the best competition for you!

District Competition

District competition allows you to compete against others in Pinellas County in order to go to the State Leadership Conference! The top seven in some events, top three in others, will be eligible to represent Osceola FBLA at SLC in Orlando! 

• Dates: TBD
• Cost: $0 for registration, you’ll need money for lunch
• Location: St Pete College Seminole Campus

State Leadership Conference – State Competition

• Dates: March 28-31
• Location: Hilton Orlando
• More info to come closer to states.
• To qualify to go to states, you must place at Districts or be chosen as a member at large or voting delegate (must submit a point sheet to be considered for member at large or voting delegate)

National Leadership Conference & Competition

• Dates: June 28-July 3rd
• Location: Anaheim California
• More info to come later
• To qualify, you must place in the top 4 at states.

Cost for STATES & NATIONALS

As of right now the cost is unknown for States & Nationals. Typically, States is about $200 and nationals can be as much as $1000. This would include all transportation, registration, hotel. It would not include meals. There will be ample opportunity for fundraising for both states and nationals. Fundraising in the past has included – World’s Finest Chocolate, Krispy Kreme, and our Annual Golf Tournament.