Note: This guide was created by Corbin Lubianski on behalf of the Texas Future Business Leaders of America Board of Directors. For questions and concerns, please visit fblatx.org.

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Table of Contents

President's Message___________________________________________________________________3

Texas FBLA History ____________________________________________________________________4

The Organization______________________________________________________________________5

Mission and Goals ______________________________________________________________6

Board of Directors ______________________________________________________________6

Official Members of Directors_____________________________________________________7

Ex-Officio Members of Directors___________________________________________________8

State Officers__________________________________________________________________9

FBLA Facts __________________________________________________________________________10

Programs___________________________________________________________________________12

Community Service Awards___________________________________________________________12

Business Achievement Awards____________________________________________________12

FBLA Competitive Events________________________________________________________13

Comparing CTSOs____________________________________________________________________16

Getting Started______________________________________________________________________17

Resources__________________________________________________________________________18

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As your 2019-2020 Texas FBLA State President, it is my honor to greet you on behalf of our state officer

action team and to introduce you to Future Business Leaders of America. This packet intends to provide

you detailed accurate information about Texas FBLA and to invite you to join Texas FBLA to make you

and your community better.

Future Business Leaders of America transforms its members into driven, goal-oriented, prepared leaders

for tomorrow. FBLA changes lives. If you were to ask any one of Texas FBLA members, they will go into

detail how FBLA has affected their life. I, for example, would not be the person I am today without

FBLA. The friendships, trips, workshops, and competitions all shaped me to who I am today by preparing

me for the future that lies ahead.

My Money Matters teacher in 8th grade introduced me to Future Business Leaders of America. Although

we did not get the support needed to start a club at my middle school, that same passion prompted me

to start a chapter at my high school. After many meetings with administration and lots of thought, my

friend, Maximillian Morise, and I started a chapter at my high school my sophomore year. Later that

year, my adviser, Mrs. Melissa Grund, approached me if I was interested in running for a state officer

position for Texas FBLA. I was terrified. I did not know what to expect. With only two days until the

deadline for state officer applications, I filled out all necessary documents and took the first step in

changing my life.

I ran for the office of Area 4 State Vice President and was honored with being elected to the position. As

cliché as it may sound, FBLA has changed my life. I traveled across the country, leaving the state for the

first time ever. I made lifelong friends with fellow state officers. I felt obligated to run for the office of

State President and my involvement in FBLA has only impacted my life further.

I have been a member of FBLA for four years now and I am currently serving my second state officer

term for Texas FBLA. Many people, just like me, are passionate about helping others and preparing them

for the future. The future is intimidating and uncertain to students so ensuring that they are aware and

provided with the right tools is crucial.

I am excited for what we can do together to ensure a brighter future!

If you have any questions, please do not hesitant to email me at president@fblatx.org!

Sincerely,

Corbin Lubianski

2019-2020 Texas FBLA State President

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Future Business Leaders of America – Phi Beta lambda is a non-profit, 501 (c)(3), educational association

of student members preparing for careers in business. Dr. Hamden L. Forkner of Columbia University

developed the FBLA concept in 1937. In the fall of 1940, official sponsorship of FBLA was accepted by

the National Council for Business Education, and on February 3, 1942, the first high school chapter was

organized.

Dr. Vernon Payne founded Texas Future Business leaders of America, under the umbrella of the national

organization, in 1952 at what is now North Texas State University in Denton, Texas. The first members

were both high school and college students. Texas was issued a charter on June 15, 1952.

Dr. Payne served as FBLA State Chairman for over 20 years. During that time, the organization was

divided into two divisions: a high school division called Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and a

college division called Phi Beta Lambda (PBL). Dr. Payne's secretary, Anita Gallows, took over

temporarily until Therese Palacious from John Marshall High School in San Antonio was appointed State

Chairman. During her 11-year tenure, Texas Phi Beta Lambda grew and became a separate entity. While

Betty Scott from Aledo High School in Aledo served as State Chairman, a Middle Level Division of Texas

FBLA was formed and is currently supported by our FBLA division. In 1995, the administration of Texas

FBLA was assumed by the Texas Education Agency and a Board of Directors, which appoints our state

leaders, now administers Texas FBLA.

Texas FBLA consists of local chapters with local officers in public and private high schools in our state

which are currently divided into seven areas. Membership is unified on the local, area, state, and

national levels. Texas FBLA has approximately 4,000 student members in about 130 local chapters.

In the fall, the seven student State Vice Presidents each host an Area Workshop in their respective areas

consisting of a variety of workshops and guest speakers. The national office also hosts three fall

conferences called National Fall Leadership Conferences across the United State. Throughout January,

each of the seven Texas areas hosts an Area Conference during which Area Officers can be elected,

workshops offered, and students compete in a variety of business-related competitive events. Due to

the vastness of Texas, some areas have done their Area Conferences digitally. In March, a State

Leadership Conference is held in a conference hotel with the location changing every year. During this

three-day SLC, statewide state officers are elected, workshops are conducted, and students compete in

their respective competitions. Winners on the state level are eligible to compete on the national level at

the National Leadership Conference held in late June where members hear guest speakers, attend

workshops, and elect national officers.

Business education teachers typically charter Texas FBLA local chapters but large portions of advisers are

non-business related. These teachers are called advisers, not sponsors, based off the philosophy that

FBLA members are entitled to the experience gained from being the leaders who plan and execute

activities and conferences throughout the entire organization.

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Texas Future Business Leaders of America is a state level of Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta

Lambda. Within the Texas FBLA, there are seven areas based off the Texas Education Service Centers.

Texas Future Business Leaders is governed by the Texas State Chapter Future Business Leaders of

America Bylaws. The fiscal year of the Future Business Leaders of America is July 1 through June 30.

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Mission and Goals Our mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through

innovative leadership and career development programs. The specific goals of FBLA are to:

Develop competent, aggressive business leadership

Strengthen the confidences of students in themselves and their work

Create more interest in and understanding of America business enterprise

Encourage our members in the development of individual projects which 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

Board of Directors The Board of Directors is the policy-making body of Texas FBLA, which derives its authority from the

State Bylaws. The State Board of Directors also administers all FBLA finances, approve an annual budget,

and authorize an annual audit.

The voting Board of Directors consists of one elected adviser from each Texas FBLA Area and two

business representatives. The State Student President, State Adviser, State Officer Coordinator, and the

Middle Level Representative serve as ex-officio, non-voting members of the Board.

Responsibilities of the Board of Directors are:

To establish and carry out policies of operation and long-range plans for Texas FBLA.

To appoint the State Adviser, State Officer Coordinator, and other positions as needed.

To appoint committees and committee members as-appropriate to the administration of the

state organization.

To receive all proposed amendments to the Bylaws and present them at the SLC for vote.

To verify the State Honorary Lifetime Members.

To assist in the planning and execution of the State Leadership Conference.

To oversee finances and submit all required documentation and financial reports in a timely

manner, then disseminate reports to local chapters via the state's website.

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Official Members of the Board of Directors

Area 1 Representative Jeanne Brown Brownfield HS 701 Club Drive Brownfield, TX 79316 Area1rep@fblatx.org 806.637.4526x6329

Area 2 Representative Margarita Meraz Eastwood HS 2430 McRae Blvd. El Paso, TX 79925 Area2rep@fblatx.org 915.434.4000

Area 3 Representative Joni Patterson Burnet High School 1000 The Green Mile Burnet, TX 78611 Area3rep@fblatx.org 512.756.6193

Area 4 Representative Carrie Turner-Gray Johnson High School 23203 Bulverde Road San Antonio, TX 78259 Area4rep@fblatx.org 210.356.0400 ext. 60616

Area 5 Representative Stacy Hammond Mayde Creek High School 19202 Groschcke Road Houston, TX 77084 Area5rep@fbaltx.org 281.237.3550

Area 6 Representative Amy Harkins Harleton High School 17000 Highway 154 Harleton, TX 75651 Area6rep@fblatx.org 903.777.2711

Area 7 Representative Alfredo Martinez RL Paschal High School 3001 Forrest Park Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76110 Area7rep@fblatx.org 817.814.5000

Business Representative Renee Hancock Oncor Electric Delivery Customer & Community Relations 1616 Woodall Rodgers Frwy #5H-006 Dallas, TX 75202 renee.hancock@oncor.com 214.486.5399

Business Representative Joe Newsom Newsom Law Firm 203 W. Tyler Street Gilmer, TX 75644 jwnewsom@newsomlawfirm.com

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Ex-Officio Members of the Board of Directors

President Carrie Turner-Gray Johnson High School 23203 Bulverde Road San Antonio, TX 78259 Area4rep@fblatx.org 210.356.0400 ext. 60616

Secretary Stacy Hammond Mayde Creek High School 19202 Groschcke Road Houston, TX 77084 Area5rep@fbaltx.org 281.237.3550

Treasurer Renee Hancock Oncor Electric Delivery Customer & Community Relations 1616 Woodall Rodgers Frwy #5H-006 Dallas, TX 75202 renee.hancock@oncor.com 214.486.5399

Middle Level Representative

Christina Perez Lubbock-Cooper ISD 16302 Loop 493 Lubbock, TX 79423 midlevelrep@fblatx.org 806.863.7100

Grant Writer Virtual Chapter Adviser

Peggy Clayton 326 N Jack Street Jacksboro, TX 76458 fbla168clayton@gmail.com

Webmaster/App Developer Courtney Nelson Corsicana High School 3701 W. HWY 22 Corsicana, TX 75110 cnelson@cisd.org 430.775.6412

State Adviser D'Ann Matlock San Marcos High School 2601 East McCarty Lane San Marcos, TX 78666 stateadviser@fblatx.org 512.393.6853

State Officer Coordinator Donna Crook LaPoynor High School 13155 US HWY 175 E LaRue, TX 75770 stateofficercoordinator@fblatx.org 903.876.2373

Student State President Corbin Lubianski East Central 7173 FM 1628 San Antonio, TX 78263 president@fblatx.org

TEA Representative Dale Fowler Texas Education Agency 1701 N. Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78701 dale.fowler@tea.texas.gov 512.463.9581

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State Officers The state officers are elected at each State leadership Conference held in March at a location

determined every year by the Board of Directors. Members of the State Officer Team establish goals for

Texas FBLA, implement state projects to achieve those goals, and present workshops at various

conferences and school sites. They act as ambassadors to present a positive image of the organization.

The Texas FBLA state officer team does a variety of tasks and responsibilities to represent and grow

Texas FBLA.

The Texas State Officer Action Team duties and responsibilities are:

Write a comprehensive Program of Work for Texas FBLA.

Create a community service project for the state.

Host the State Leadership Conference.

Promote the ideals and values of Future Business Leaders of America.

Assist in the development of FBLA in the state.

Compose news articles for the Texas FBLA website News tab.

Install a close relationship with the members of FBLA.

2019-2020 State Officers

Corbin Lubianski President East Central High School president@fblatx.org

Gabriela Cortes Parliamentarian James E. Taylor High School parliamentarian@fblatx.org

Induja Gautam Secretary Seven Lakes High School secretary@fblatx.org

Alice Liang Reporter-Historian Cinco Ranch High School reporter-historian@fblatx.org

Hailey Pena Area 1 State Vice President Lubbock Cooper High School area1vp@fblatx.org

Lauren Torres Area 2 State Vice President Eastwood High School area2vp@fblatx.org

Zenith Jahid Area 3 State Vice President Liberal Arts and Science Academy

area3vp@fblatx.org

Amina Rose Area 4 State Vice President Johnson High School area4vp@fblatx.org

Benjamin Chong Area 5 State Vice President James E. Taylor High School area5vp@fblatx.org

Taylor Wimberly Area 6 State Vice President LaPoynor High School area6vp@fblatx.org

Chasten Musenda Area 7 State Vice President RL Paschal High School area7vp@fblatx.org

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National FBLA Theme: 2019-2020 A World of Opportunity

Texas FBLA Theme: 2019-2020 Embark on Your Journey in Galveston, Texas on March 25th to March 27th.

Texas FBLA Social Media A way for the state officers to contact and share information to FBLA members and advisers is by social

media. Texas FBLA currently has three social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Several posts that are posted on social media are trivial, motivational, and feature along with any news

or events that are occurring at a given time.

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FBLA provides many programs to help members transition into the workplace and careers in business.

The programs that FBLA offers allow the programs to be easily integrated into the classroom. FBLA-PBL's

educational and cocurricular programs come in three forms:

Community Service Awards (CSA)

Business Achievement Awards (BAA)

FBLA Competitive Events

Community Service Awards

The FBLA Community Service Awards (CSA) recognizes FBLA members for their extraordinary commitment to community service.

It has three levels of recognition, based on the cumulative number of hours a member contributes to community service activities:

CSA Community—50 hours CSA Service—200 hours CSA Achievement—500 hours

CSA hours are cumulative and build throughout an FBLA member’s career. The hours of the student must be recorded on a spreadsheet, which will be submitted on a form along with other information. The Community and Service award winners receive a certificate of recognition, which the local chapter adviser prints when a CSA is submitted. The CSA Achievement awards are presented at the National Leadership Conference (NLC).

Community and Service awards must be submitted by March 1. Achievement awards must be submitted by April 25. Students may continue logging hours after the submission deadline. However, after the deadlines members cannot submit new community service hours until August 1 of the next school year.

Business Achievement Awards

The Business Achievement Awards (BAA) is a leadership development program for high school students that are easy to integrate into the classroom. The cocurricular activities are aligned to the career clusters, NBEA standards, and FBLA goals.

Students enhance their leadership skills, expand their business knowledge, contribute to their local communities, and earn recognition by immersing themselves in their school, community, and FBLA programs.

Chapter advisers direct students through each level, while students work at their own pace to independently complete projects. There are four levels of the BAA, with each level increasingly challenging high school students to expand their leadership skills and highlight their talents:

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Future Business Leader America

Each level builds upon previous work, and students receive recognition when they complete each level.

Each level of the BAA covers these core activities and concepts:

Service—Uncover the link between a community and the success of a business. Members focus on activities that improve the member’s school, area businesses, community, and state.

Education—Understand business and the world of work. Members focus on activities and curriculum that prepare them for corporate America, develop an appreciation of entrepreneurship, and understand the benefits of continuing education. With input from business educators, industry professionals, and college educators, members will be more prepared for their futures at college and at work.

Progress—Explore the local, state, and national levels of FBLA-PBL and how they complement one another. Members focus on activities that promote FBLA-PBL at the local, regional/district, state and national levels.

FBLA Competitive Events FBLA-PBL’s National Awards Program, commonly called competitive events, recognizes and rewards

excellence in a broad range of business and career-related areas. Through state-based competition at

the spring State Leadership Conferences, members compete in events that test their business

knowledge and skills. Top winners from the State Leadership Conference in their respective

competitions are eligible to compete for honors at the National Leadership Conference each summer.

Students develop skills and gain knowledge that will benefit them in the workplace. Competitions are

set into three categories: individual, team, and chapter events. Competitions include objective tests,

interviews, and presentations in the topics.

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FBLA-PBL is a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) aimed to students to develop pathways

and skills along with gaining knowledge by participating in programs, activities, and competitions. FBLA-

PBL is not the only business CTSO in the country or the state, with DECA and Business Professionals of

America (BPA) also offering students opportunities in CTE education.

FBLA-PBL DECA BPA

- Largest and oldest organization - Grades 5-12 - Middle Level and High School - Nine national officers - 230,000+ members, five regions - FBLA Chapter Challenge: Super Sweeps, Nonstop November, Action Awareness - Competitive events cover a broad range of business and career-related areas. - Competitive events include: objective tests, speeches, role play, reports, and presentations - Students can represent their chapter in competitions: Community Service Project, Partnership with Business Project, Local Chapter Annual Business Report, and American Enterprise Project - Interactive programs such as Business Achievement Awards (BAA) and Community Service Awards (CSA) - National community service partner is the March of Dimes - FBLA’s programs focus on: Leadership Development, Academic Competitions, Educational Programs, Membership Benefits, Community Service, and Awards & Recognition - NLC (National Leadership Conference) held during the summer - State Leadership Conference and National Fall Leadership Conference

- Slightly smaller than FBLA, less international chapters - High school and college divisions - Five national officers - 215,000 members - Chapter Campaigns: Membership Campaign, Global Entrepreneurship Week Campaign, Promotional Campaign, Community Service Campaign, Advocacy Campaign - Interactive program: Emerging Leader Series - Career clusters are marketing, business management and administration, finance, and hospitality and tourism - Competitive events more centered on role-play/performance - DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program: Integrates into Classroom Instruction, Applies Learning, Connects to Business, and Promotes Competition - ICDC (International Career Development Conference) held during the spring - Other conferences include Emerging Leader Summit and Ultimate DECA Power Trip

- Smallest of the three - Middle Level Division, High School, and Post-Secondary Divisions - 45,000 members in 25 states + Puerto Rico - Six national officers - WSAP (Workplace Skill Assessment Program) - Competitive Events offer events in 5 key categories: Finance, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Digital Communications & Design, and Management, Marketing, and Communication - Interactive program: Torch Awards Program - Fall, Regional, and State Leadership Conferences - NLC (National Leadership Conference) held during the summer - Also hosts regional and state conferences

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Getting started in FBLA is an easy process that is kick started with filling out the Chapter Organizational

Packet (COP). Here is some information that is important to know before filling out the COP.

Meet with your school’s principal and business office for approval to begin chapter and setup a

school account.

Recruit new members and register your schools chapter with FBLA national website. You will

have to pay a small fee, after you have been approved you will be issued a chapter number and

password to log into your account.

Interest meeting- Advertise an interest meeting around your campus. You want as many people

as possible to attend this meeting. Handout applications (see attached sample)

Reach out to your Area Board member or a veteran advisor at a neighboring school. Having

someone to answer the unique questions that may come up with help you get through your first

school year and visit the Texas FBLA website and sign up for the “list serve” to receive emails

from the State Advisor.

Find Co-Advisers-Their assistance will help you build an award-winning program and multiply

your success.

Collect dues ($6 National, $7 State) and set up an account with your business office- Some

districts allow funding to support transportation, lodging, educational resources, study

materials, conference registration, and/or adviser professional development. Find out if there

are restrictions on fundraising (e.g., nutritional issues with candy sales) or service activities.

Reviewing the Online FBLA Chapter Management Handbook will have examples of the following:

o Schedule monthly student meetings

o Officer selection

o Ways to develop a growing chapter

o FBLA Competitive Events

o Community service

o Dress code

o FBLA Marketplace (FBLA store)

o Points system for members

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Researching FBLA is crucial to develop a clear understanding of the organization and to determine

whether starting a chapter is right for you. The resources below will serve as additional information as

well with links to. Be sure to ask both current and former advisers about their experience and possible

tips that they may offer.

FBLA-PBL National Website - https://www.fbla-pbl.org/

Texas FBLA Website - https://fblatx.org/

Chapter Organization Packet (COP) Request - https://fblapbl.wufoo.com/forms/m1a23wfv0e5uhzj/

FBLA Competitive Events - https://www.fbla-pbl.org/fbla/competitive-events/

FBLA Chapter Management Handbook - https://www.fbla-pbl.org/fbla/chapter-management-

handbook/

Texas FBLA First Year Advisor Checklist - http://fblatx.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/FBLA-first-year-

advisor-checklist.pdf

Advisers Information and Downloads Tab - https://fblatx.org/advisers/

The Texan (Fall 2019 Edition) - https://fblatx.org/fall-2019-the-texan/