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Let FBLA be YOUR “Link to Success!”

Let FBLA be YOUR “Link to Success!”. ABOUT FBLA Who we are What we do Our History

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Page 1: Let FBLA be YOUR “Link to Success!”. ABOUT FBLA Who we are What we do Our History

Let FBLA be YOUR “Link to Success!”

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ABOUT FBLA

• Who we are• What we do• Our History

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WHO WE ARE• Future Business Leaders of

America is a nationwide network of over 250,000 student leaders preparing for careers in business

• South Carolina FBLA is one of the original first five chapters chartered. Currently with 103 active chapters and over 2,650 members across South Carolina, we are the premier business student organization preparing students for careers in leadership and business related fields!

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WHAT WE DO• As a member of FBLA, you will get the

chance to…– Attend local, state, and national

conferences– Participate in competitive events– Develop business and leadership skills

as you become a local, state, or national officer

– Network with thousands of members just like you

– Get involved in your local community– Develop skills and discover talents that

you will carry into your future career

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Our History

In 1937, Hamden L. Forkner proposes the concept of FBLA to business teachers

In 1947, Greenville High School chartered the first chapter in South Carolina

In 1949, South Carolina FBLA is given an official state charter from FBLA-PBL , Inc.

In1996, the SC Department of Education gave control of FBLA to the SC FBLA Board of Directors and the SC FBLA Executive Council

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MEMBEREXPERIENCE

• CONFERENCES• COMPETITIONS• SERVICE

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COMPETITIVE EVENTS• FBLA offers a wide range

of competitive events– Information Technology– Marketing/Hospitality– Business Management– Business Finance– Others (Health Care,

Agriculture, and Sports)

• All competitive events are unique– Team Events– Individual Events– Chapter Events– Skills Tests– Objective Tests– Presentations– Judge Interviews– Case Studies

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COMMUNITY SERVICE• Local chapters conduct

community projects throughout the year– Food Banks– Animal Shelters– Local events– Habitat for Humanity

• Shriners Hospital for Children: Bear Cub Project– Participate in SC FBLA’s biggest

service project by donating Build-a-Bears to be given to the children at Shriners Hospital for Children!

– Donations are collected at the State Leadership Conference on March 20-21, 2015.

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March of DimesDID YOU KNOW…that in the United States

1 in 9 babies is born prematurely?

• March of Dimes is the FBLA national service partner– The MOD Mission is to help make

sure every baby is born strong and healthy while bringing awareness and support for premature babies.

– At the 2014 NLC, FBLA-PBL announced that we have raised a total of over $400,000 for March of Dimes!

– Local and state chapters conduct fundraisers to show their support for March of Dimes!

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CONFERENCES

• DISTRICT• STATE• NATIONAL

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State FallLeadership Conference

An innovative and exciting conference that will introduce and welcome all FBLA members and advisers to the 2014-2015 year!• When: October 4, 2014 • Where: Westwood High School in

Blythewood, SC (Columbia Area)• What: Workshops for members

and advisers, round table discussions, open competitive events, and exciting sessions!

Bring your local officers and members and let SFLC be your “Link to Success” this year!

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District Leadership Conference

• Four District Leadership Conferences

• Top five in each event qualify for the State Leadership Conference

• To be held on February 7th 2015 in each district

• Opened to all registered members

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State Leadership Conference

• March 20-21, 2015 at Embassy Suites/Charleston Convention Center in North Charleston

• Workshops, exciting sessions, college/business exhibitors, campaigns, and competitions!– Top three in all competitive

events qualify for national competition

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National Leadership Conference

• June 29-July 2 in Chicago, IL!

• Over 9,000 Members/Advisers

• National Competitions• Networking

Opportunities• Inspirational Speakers• Workshops and

Exhibitors

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Overview• FBLA is the largest and

best business student organization in the world

• Travel the country for many conferences

• Meet thousands of new people

• Compete and earn scholarships

• Experience once in a lifetime opportunities

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Follow SC FBLA

www.scfbla.org

@SC_FBLA

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Contact Your State Officer TeamSECRETARY

Dylan [email protected]

TREASURERWesley Altman

[email protected]

REPORTERKarlee Gibson

[email protected]

ParliamentarianGrace McClain

[email protected]

MIDDLE LEVEL REPS.Malcom Gamble

[email protected] Steplight

[email protected]

PRESIDENTAlyssa Koziarski

[email protected]

DISTRICT I VICE PRESIDENT

Casey [email protected]

DISTRICT II VICE PRESIDENT

Zane [email protected]

DISTRICT III VICE PRESIDENT

Marlon [email protected]

DISTRICT IV VICE PRESIDENTAllison Kopanski

[email protected]

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State Key ContactsDISTRICT I DIRECTORAngie [email protected]

DISTRICT II DIRECTORTracy Wilbur [email protected]

DISTRICT III DIRECTORGwen [email protected]

DISTRICT IV DIRECTORAngela [email protected]

STATE ADVISER

Pat [email protected]

STATE OFFICERS' ADVISERRita [email protected]

STATE FALL CONFERENCE DIRECTORPeggy [email protected]

South Carolina FBLAPO Box 90329Columbia, SC 29290Telephone 803.603.3994 FAX 803.783.0713

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For Additional Information:Mr. Tony Dillon, Education Associate

Business & Marketing EducationSC Dept of Education

[email protected]

FBLA-PBL, Inc.http://www.fbla-pbl.org

Presentation prepared by Alyssa Koziarski, SC FBLA State President