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    Future Business Leaders of America

     

    Room: Media Center

    Sponsor: Mrs. Loope and Ms. Bayes

    email: loopea@pcsb.org and bayesk@pcsb.org

     

    Socials

    To keep up with what is going on with FBLA visit us here:
    Insta: @ofhsfbla_

     

    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 school 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/JCmetKA9egy8tSjQ9
    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:
     
    Officers Needed:
    We need a 9th grade chair. If you are interested, please fill out the attached application 9th grade application or grab one from Mrs. Loope (Room 111) or Ms. Bayes (Room 211). Applications are due by September 18th to Mrs. Loope at loopea@pcsb.org or Ms. Bayes at  bayesk@pcsb.org 
     
    T-shirts:
    Are you a graphic designer? Design a t-shirt for us by submitting your design ideas to loopea@pcsb.org or bayesk@pcsb.org.  This year’s theme is Polished to Perfection. To see previous years t-shirts, stop by RM 111.
     
    Fall Motivational Rally
    This is our kick-off event/field trip!
    • Date: November 13th
    • 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.
    • August 27
    • September 10
    • September 24
    • October 1
    • October 15
    • October 29
    • November 12 
    • December 3 
    • January5
    • January 21
    • February 4
    • February 18
    • March 11
    • March 25
    • April 8
    • April 22
    • May 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.