Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)

FBLA is sponsored by Mrs. Moon and Ms. Putman.

JOIN FBLA for the 2010-2011 school year during the first two weeks of school--August 19-September 3. See Mrs. Moon for a membership form.

2009-2010 Meeting Dates:

Qualifications of Members and Officers

Members should maintain a 2.0 GPA. Officers should maintain a 2.5 GPA.
Any member who receives 2 or more office referrals or an in-school suspension is subject to membership termination.
Any expulsion by administration is automatic membership termination.
Participation in activities and meetings is mandatory. If a member or officer does not attend three activities/meetings per year, membership will be terminated.
All members should strive to achieve the goals and purposes of FBLA (copies attached).
Officers should go "above and beyond", take initiative, be true leaders, cooperative, honest and accept the responsibilities required of the positions they hold.
All members will behave and dress in a manner that shows respect for themselves and will abide by the rules in the school handbook.
All members are required to pay $10.00 to cover national, state and local dues for FBLA.
All members must currently be in a Business class, will take one of these classes 2nd semester or have previously taken one of these classes.
Sponsor will have the discretion to terminate membership in FBLA if qualifications are not being met.

The specific FBLA goals are to:

Develop competent, aggressive business leadership
Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work
Create more interest in and understanding of 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 scholarship and promote school loyalty
Assist students in the establishment of occupational goals
Facilitate the transition from school to work

The strict code of ethics that each member of an FBLA chapter must achieve is:

I will be honest and sincere.
I will approach each task with confidence in my ability to perform my work at a high standard.
I will willingly accept responsibilities and duties.
I will seek to profit by my mistakes and take suggestions and criticisms directed toward the improvement of myself and my work.
I will abide by the rules and regulations of my school.
I will exercise initiative and responsibility and will cooperate with my employer and fellow worker.
I will dress and act in a manner that will bring respect to me and to my school.
I will seek to improve my community by contributing my efforts and my resources to worthwhile projects.