Future Business Leaders of America

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Future Business Leaders of America
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FBLA ADVISORS

• Mrs. Shepardson
• Mrs. Gruet
• Columbia H.S. Business Teachers

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Columbia Officers

• OFFICER POSITIONS
• President (leads and plans meetings, creates and
  types agendas)
• Vice President (works with officers to run
  meetings and plan community service projects and
  events)
• Treasurer (maintains financial account, helps
  plan fundraisers)
• Secretary (keeps written records, updates
  website)
• Community Service Chairperson
• Membership Chairperson

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Mission of FBLA

• The mission of FBLA-PBL is to bring business and
  education together in a positive working
  relationship through innovative leadership and
  career development programs.

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Purpose

• The specific goals of FBLA are to
• Strengthen the confidence of students in
  themselves and their work
• Create more interest in and understanding of
  entrepreneurial careers and American business
  enterprise
• Encourage 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 students in the awareness of
  occupational goals
• Facilitate the transition from school to work

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QUESTION? 

• What are you going to do now that you are in High
  School?
• Do you want to
• have fun?
• go places?
• meet new people?
• win awards?
• make a difference?
• If you answered yes, then now is the time to join
  
•   Future Business Leaders of America

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WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN FBLA?

• To travel to other places
• Field Trips!
• To meet new people -
• New Friends!
• To acquire new skills -
• Computers More!
• To become a better person -
• Citizenship!

   
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Membership

• Membership is open to past and present business
  students.
• If you are interested in joining, complete the
  membership form and return to Mrs. Shepardson or
  Mrs. Gruet.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION

• http//www.fbla-pbl.org
• http//www.nysfbla.org
• Meetings after school in Room S103.
• Day of the week to be determined.
• Add the Remind 101 App to your smart phone to
  stay up-to-date on meetings and events.
• More information about Remind 101 at one of our
  first meetings.