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KENTUCKY AWARDS PROGRAM

FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA

COMPETITIVE EVENTS GUIDELINES

Kentucky Department of Education

2017-18

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KENTUCKY AWARDS PROGRAM FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA

Event Guidelines – All events are Regional, State, and National unless specified differently.

COMPETITIVE EVENTS

Individual or Team 3D Animation

Individual Accounting I

Individual Accounting II

Individual Advertising

Individual Agribusiness

Chapter American Enterprise Project

Individual or Team Banking and Financial Systems

Individual or Team Broadcast Journalism

Chapter Bulletin Board (Regional/State)

Individual Business Calculations

Individual Business Communication

Individual or Team Business Ethics

Individual or Team Business Financial Plan (State/National)

Individual Business Law

Individual or Team Business Plan Project (State/National)

Individual Client Service

Individual Coding and Programming (formerly Desktop Application Programming)

Chapter Community Service Project

Individual Computer Applications

Individual or Team Computer Game & Simulation Programming

Individual Computer Problem Solving

Individual Cyber Security

Individual Database Design & Applications

Individual or Team Digital Video Production

Individual or Team E-Business

Individual Economics

Individual Electronic Career Portfolio

Individual or Team Emerging Business Issues

Individual or Team Entrepreneurship

Individual Ethel M. Plock Scholarship (Regional/State)

Individual Eugene H. Smith Scholarship (Regional/State)

Individual Future Business Leader

Individual or Team Global Business

Individual or Team Graphic Design

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Individual Health Care Administration

Individual Help Desk

Individual or Team Hospitality Management

Individual Impromptu Speaking

Individual Insurance and Risk Management

Individual Introduction to Business

Individual Introduction to Business Communication

Individual or Team Introduction to Business Presentation

Individual Introduction to Business Procedures

Individual Introduction to FBLA

Individual Introduction to Financial Math

Individual Introduction to Information Technology

Individual Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure

Individual Introduction to Public Speaking

Individual Job Interview

Individual Journalism

Individual or Team LifeSmarts (National)

Chapter Local Chapter Annual Business Report

Chapter Local Chapter Name Tag (Regional/State)

Chapter Local Chapter Newsletter (Regional/State)

Chapter Local Chapter Scrapbook (Regional/State)

Individual or Team Management Decision Making

Individual or Team Management Information Systems

Individual or Team Marketing

Individual Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)—Word & Excel-National Only

Individual or Team Mobile Application Development

Individual or Team Network Design

Individual Networking Concepts

Individual Organizational Leadership

Team Parliamentary Procedure

Chapter Partnership with Business Project (State/National)

Individual Personal Finance

Individual or Team Public Service Announcement

Individual Public Speaking

Individual or Team Publication Design

Individual Sales Presentation

Individual Securities & Investments

Individual or Team Social Media Campaign

Individual or Team Sports and Entertainment Management

Individual Spreadsheet Applications

Individual Talent Show (Regional/State)

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Individual or Team Virtual Business Challenge (National)

Individual or Team Website Design

Individual Word Processing

RECOGNITION EVENTS

Individual Who's Who in FBLA (Must have completed Future Level BAA) Local Chapter Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit

Commonwealth Award of Merit Largest Local Chapter Membership Chapter Membership Award - % Increase Local Chapter Businessperson of the Year Local Leadership Challenges Local Recruitment of Chapters

AWARDS: Unless otherwise noted, the number of awards presented at the Regional and State Leadership Conference is determined by judges and/or number of entries. The maximum number for the Regional Leadership Conference is three (3), and the maximum number for the State Leadership Conference is five (5). A minimum score may be required to advance to the next level of competition.

NO PROGRAMMABLE PHONES, CALCULATORS, OR PDA’s ARE PERMITTED IN ANY EVENT. ONLY CALCULATORS ON THE COMPUTERS OR THOSE PROVIDED MAY BE USED.

NO CELL PHONES ARE TO BE IN ANY PREPARATION OR PERFORMANCE ROOMS

(EVEN IF THEY ARE TURNED OFF)

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KENTUCKY AWARDS PROGRAM

GENERAL INFORMATION

EVENT GUIDELINES

The FBLA competitive events are divided into three categories: Individual, Individual or Team, Team, and Chapter events. The following general regulations apply to participation in FBLA regional, state, and national competitive events.

A member may participate in any number of chapter events.

A maximum of five (5) members may be registered in a single chapter event.

A member may enter only one Individual OR one Individual or Team event, not both an Individual and Individual or Team event.

A member may enter one Individual OR one Individual or Team event in addition to one of the following events (prejudged events that do not have a performance component at the SLC)

A member may enter one Individual OR one Individual or Team event in addition to Who’s Who, Eugene H. Smith Scholarship, and Ethel M. Plock Scholarship.

The Talent Show varies by region. Refer to your regional conference memo.

A local chapter may have only one entry in each Individual, Individual or Team, or chapter competitive event.

A student cannot compete in two events at the National Conference. If a student enters a prejudged event and one other event and qualifies at the State Conference to compete at the National Conference, the student must choose in which event he/she will compete at NLC.

Members' dues must be posted as paid to the FBLA-PBL Inc. (state and national dues) by February 1 to be eligible to participate in regional, state, or national competitive events. Membership in FBLA is unified on local, state, and national levels and is not available separately.

All event guidelines have been updated. These guidelines and rating sheets will replace all others and will be in effect with the 2018 Kentucky Regional Leadership Conferences.

Review each guideline for eligibility requirements, regulations, procedures, and awards recognition.

3D Animation E-Business

Coding & Programming Mobile Application Development

Computer Applications Spreadsheet Applications

Computer Game & Simulation Programming Website Design

Database Design & Applications Word Processing

Digital Video Production

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“Readme” file information must be submitted on the “Statement of Assurance” along with copyright notations.

All Statement of Assurances will be submitted electronically according to directions in regional and state conference memos.

All incorrect and illegible URLs will be judged as submitted.

All prejudged events will be submitted electronically according to directions in regional and state conference memos.

These competitive event guidelines are to be utilized for participation in regional and state conference events. For competition at the National Leadership Conference, use the National Awards Program event guidelines.

Students who have competed in a "higher level" event may not then compete in the associated "introductory level" event, such as Accounting I/II, Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure/Parliamentary Procedure, etc.

A member who has competed as an Individual in an Individual/Individual or Team event (1-3) may compete again in the same event as an Individual or Team member the following year, not as an Individual.

Participation in a pilot event does not disqualify a member for competing in the same event once it becomes an official competition. A person participating in a pilot event is eligible to compete in another Individual or Team event.

The Individual and/or Individual or Team are responsible for providing all of the equipment (including laptops, LCD projectors) for the appropriate performance events unless otherwise noted. Microphones will not be used in any events nor will podium/lecterns be provided. Screens, carts, and Internet access (where needed) may be provided for all performance events.

Kentucky FBLA may take four competitors/teams to compete at the National Leadership Conference. A minimum score may be required to advance.

Online Testing

Refer to your conference memo for details about Individual or Team Online Objective Test substitutions.

There will be NO substitutions for Individual Online Objective Tests at regional conferences.

Regional Leadership Conferences – Online testing is conducted for all objective test events at the Regional Leadership Conferences. Ties will be broken based on the time the test is completed.

State Leadership Conferences – Online testing will be held at each Individual school for all objective tests. Information will be sent to the test proctors at the

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schools as to when the testing window will open and close. Ties will be broken based on the time the test is completed.

Voice recognition software may be used where appropriate in all skill event production tests. The local chapter must provide the software.

The Format Guide may be used as a reference when taking the Computer Applications, Spreadsheet Applications, and Word Processing PERFORMANCE COMPONENT only! No reference materials may be used for the Online Objective Test.

Copyright and Fair Use Information: It is the policy of FBLA-PBL to comply with state and federal copyright laws. Copyright guidelines are included in the Format Guide which can be found on the Kentucky FBLA website: www.kyfbla.org

Online Testing: Ties will be broken based on the order in which the tests were completed.

Online Testing: Participants may be provided with a non-programmable calculator to use during the test at the Regional Conference. For the State Conference, participants cannot use programming calculators or cell phones for the online test at their respective school. Participants should use the calculator on the computer or a non-programmable calculator provided by the school.

A certification form must be signed by the proctor and participant and returned to the state office for the online test completed at the school site.

Clarification for events with Preliminary and Final Rounds – Those members participating in a preliminary round MUST BE THE SAME participants in the Final Round.

Any student testing/performing using another student’s credentials WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. Any Individual or Team with one or more members testing/performing without following the proper procedures will be disqualified.

Calculators may be supplied for the following events: Accounting I Introduction to Business Procedures Accounting II Introduction to Financial Math Business Calculations Personal Finance Future Business Leader

http://www.kyfbla.org/

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**The following online objective tests (State Leadership Conference only) will need the certification forms on pages 9 and 10 completed and returned to the state adviser after the online testing is complete: Accounting I Accounting II Advertising Agribusiness Banking and Financial Systems Business Calculations Business Communication Business Law Computer Applications Computer Problem Solving Cyber Security Database Design and Applications Economics Entrepreneurship Future Business Leader Global Business Health Care Administration Help Desk Hospitality Management Insurance and Risk Management

Introduction to Business Introduction to Business Communication Introduction to Business Procedures Introduction to FBLA Introduction to Financial Math Introduction to Information Technology Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure Journalism Management Decision Making Management Information Systems Marketing Network Design Networking Concepts Organizational Leadership Parliamentary Procedure Personal Finance Securities and Investments Sports and Entertainment Management Spreadsheet Applications Word Processing

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FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA EVENT PARTICIPANT CERTIFICATION FORM

FOR STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE ONLY

This Form Must Be Completed and Returned to the Proctor By Each Competitor Prior to Exiting the Testing Room After Completing the Online Objective Test.

NAME OF EVENT: _____________________________________________________

Competitor Name: _____________________________________________________ School: ______________________________________________________________

As a competitor in an (check one) _____ Individual or _____ Individual or Team online objective test, I certify that the following statements are true:

The test proctor was not my FBLA adviser or another business teacher in my school.

My adviser(s) or other business teacher in my school was not present in the room.

The test proctor remained in the room and was attentive to testers at all times.

I received no help beyond that allowed in the instructions (i.e., equipment problems).

I used no textbook, reference materials, or other aids in completing the test.

I did not log onto any other computer or website while testing.

I did not use a programmable calculator.

I did not have my cell phone while taking the test.

I am registered to attend the Kentucky FBLA State Leadership Conference and to participate in the above indicated event.

____________________________________ _______________________________ Signature of Competitor Name of School ____________________________________ _______________________________ Date Time

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FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA EVENT PROCTOR CERTIFICATION FORM

FOR STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE ONLY

Thank you for agreeing to support the educational and career preparation of FBLA by agreeing to serve as a proctor for this/these competitive event(s). Your involvement and commitment make this program possible for our students. We appreciate your willingness to help! Upon completion of testing, please return all completed forms in a single envelope to

Connie Witt, KY FBLA State Adviser 300 Sower Blvd – 5th Floor Frankfort, KY 40601

Before the event, become familiar with the equipment and facility in which the testing will take place. Be sure you know how to turn on the machines, connect to the Internet, troubleshoot common problems, etc. You may need to specifically check for the following:

Can the students log onto the computers?

Do you have the log in information for each student?

The online tests are automatically timed. Once the student begins taking the test, the time will start. If for any reason the computer locks up, the timing will stop. The student should be able to log back into the site and résumé the test where he/she left off.

The student is NOT to use a programmable calculator. Where allowed, non-programming calculators provided by the school or the calculator on the computer may be used. CELL PHONES ARE NOT TO BE USED FOR A CALCULATOR.

CELL PHONES MUST NOT BE VISIBLE AT ANY TIME DURING THE TEST.

As a proctor for the above mentioned test(s), I certify that the following statements are true (please initial at the end of each statement):

I am not the FBLA adviser or a business teacher in this school system. ____

I was attentive to the competitors and constantly monitored their testing. ____

I remained in the room the entire time the competitor(s) was/were taking the online test.____

No one other than me and the competitor(s) was in the testing room during the time of the testing. ____

Individual or Teams tested on only one (1) computer and did not log onto more than one computer. ____

Students remained in the room, in their seats until the test was complete. ____

___________________________________________ ____________________________ Signature of Proctor Date Email: ______________________________________________________________________

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EVENT PROCTOR CERTIFICATION FORM (cont’d)

Event(s) Proctored (check all that apply) Printed Proctor Name and Title: _______________________________________________ School: ___________________________________________________________________ ___ Accounting I

___ Introduction to Financial Math

___ Accounting II

___ Introduction to Information Technology

___ Agribusiness

___ Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure

___ Advertising

___ Journalism

___ Business Calculations

___ Networking Concepts

___ Business Communication

___ Organizational Leadership

___ Business Law

___ Parliamentary Procedure

___ Computer Applications

___ Personal Finance

___ Computer Problem Solving ___ Securities & Investments

___ Cyber Security

___ Spreadsheet Applications

___ Database Design & Applications

___ Word Processing

___ Economics

Individual or Team Tests

___ Future Business Leader

___ Banking & Financial Systems

___ Health Care Administration

___ Entrepreneurship

___ Help Desk

___ Global Business

___ Insurance & Risk Management

___ Hospitality Management

___ Introduction to Business

___ Management Decision Making

___ Introduction to Business Communication

___ Management Information Systems

___ Introduction to Business Procedures

___ Marketing

___ Introduction to FBLA ___ Network Design

___ Sports and Entertainment Management

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3D ANIMATION

CONTENT

This event consists of a 3-D animated video. The video should be no more than three (3) minutes and copyright issues should be addressed in the credits of the film.

The topic to be developed for competition at the 2018 Regional, State and National Conferences will be: Using 3-D animation, create an informational video on how to get a job. At minimum, the video must include information on the following components Where to find information on job openings Writing a resume and cover letter Completing application forms How to present yourself in a job interview Tips for a successful job interview Career Cluster(s): Business Management & Administration; S.T.E.M.

Business Education Curriculum Standards: Information Technology

ELIGIBILITY

Regional Conference Eligibility:

One (1) Individual or Team composed of two (2) or three (3) members from each chapter.

The participant(s) must be posted as having paid local, state, and national dues by the membership deadline of February 1.

State Conference Eligibility:

Based on competitive event results, a maximum number of three (3) participants per region are eligible to compete at the State Leadership Conference.

REGULATIONS

1. The participant(s) must be listed on the Event Participation Summary Form which must be submitted by the designated date.

2. Participant(s) must not have entered this event at a prior National Leadership Conference.

PROCEDURE

Project Guidelines

Competitors must prepare projects. Advisers and others are not permitted to help. The state chair/adviser must submit all Statements of Assurance and projects

electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the second Friday in May.

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3D ANIMATION (cont’d)

Competitors are expected to follow all applicable copyright laws. Refer to the Format Guide for copyright guidelines.

Project content is prejudged before the NLC. Competitors are responsible for ensuring their project can be shown to judges.

Any photographs, texts, trademarks, or names used must be supported by proper documentation and approvals indicated on the site or project.

When applicable, the use of templates must be identified. Projects submitted for competition become the property of FBLA-PBL. These

projects may be used for publication and/or reproduced for sale by the national association.

JUDGING

Projects will be evaluated by a panel of judges. All decisions of the judges are final. Zero is not a score and does NOT qualify an Individual or Team to advance.

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ACCOUNTING I

CONTENT

Competencies: Journalizing; Account Classification; Terminology, Concepts, and Practices; Types of Ownership; Posting; Income Statement; Balance Sheet; Worksheet; Bank Reconciliation; Payroll; Depreciation; Manual and Computerized Systems; Ethics

Career Cluster(s): Business, Management & Administration; Finance

Business Education Curriculum Standards: Accounting, Computation, Economics & Personal Finance

ELIGIBILITY

Regional Conference Eligibility: Each chapter may enter one (1) participant at the Regional Leadership Conference if the following guidelines are met:

1. The participant must be posted as having paid local, state, and national dues by the membership deadline of February 1.

2. The participant must not have completed more than two (2) semesters (or one (1) semester in a block scheduling program) of high school accounting instruction nor be enrolled in or have completed any additional accounting courses.

State Conference Eligibility: Based on competitive event results, a maximum number of three (3) participants per region is eligible to compete at the State Leadership Conference.

REGULATIONS

1. The participant must be listed on the Event Participation Summary Form which

must be submitted by the designated date. 2. Participants must not have entered this event at a prior National Leadership

Conference. 3. Participants failing to report on time for the event may be disqualified. 4. Participants must adhere to the dress code established by KY FBLA or points may

be deducted from their score.

PROCEDURE

A one-hour objective test will be administered based on the previously listed content.

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ACCOUNTING II

CONTENT

Objective Test Competencies: Financial statements; corporate accounting; ratios and analysis; accounts receivable and payable; budgeting and cash flow; cost accounting/manufacturing; purchases and sales; journalizing; income tax; payroll; inventory; plant assets and depreciation; departmentalized accounting; ethics; partnerships

Career Cluster(s): Business, Management & Administration; Finance

Business Education Curriculum Standards: Accounting, Computation, Economics & Personal Finance

ELIGIBILITY


The participant must be posted as having paid local, state, and national dues by the membership deadline of February 1.

State Conference Eligibility: Based on competitive event results, a maximum number of three (3) participants per region are eligible to compete at the State Leadership Conference.

REGULATIONS

1. The participant must be listed on the Event Participation Summary Form which must be submitted by the designated date.

2. Participants must not have entered this event at a prior National Leadership Conference.

3. Participants failing to report on time for the event may be disqualified.

PROCEDURE

Objective Test: A one-hour objective test will be administered based on the previously listed content.

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ADVERTISING

CONTENT

Competencies: Personal Selling and Sales Promotion; Traditional and Alternative Advertising Media; Consumer Behavior; Basic Marketing Functions; Branding and Positioning; Economy; Advertising Plan; Legal and Ethical Issues; Diversity and Multicultural Market; Public Relations; Creation of the Advertisement; Consumer-Oriented Advertising; Financial Planning; Communication; Consumer Purchase Classifications; Target Market; Market Segmentation; Product Development; Product Life Cycle; Price Planning; Channels of Distribution; Marketing Research; Effective Advertising and Promotional Messages; Budget; Financing Advertising Campaigns; Demographics; History and Influences; Advertising Industry and Careers; Supply Chain Management; Distribution Logistics; Internet; Self-Regulation; Careers; Advertising Workplace; Leadership, Career Development, and Team Building; Risk Management

Career Cluster(s): Business, Management & Administration; Marketing, Sales & Service

Business Education Curriculum Standards: Entrepreneurship, Marketing

ELIGIBILITY

Regional Conference Eligibility: Each chapter may enter one (1) participant at the Regional Leadership Conference if the following guideline is met:



REGULATIONS



3. Participants failing to report on time for the event may be disqualified. 4. Participants must adhere to the dress code established by KY FBLA or points

may be deducted from their score.

PROCEDURE


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AGRIBUSINESS

CONTENT

Competencies: Economics; Finance and Accounting; Health, Safety, and Environmental Management; Management Analysis and Decision Making; Marketing; Terminology and Trends Career Clusters: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) Business Education Curriculum Standards: Accounting: accounting process, financial statements; economics & personal finance: managing finances and budgeting; entrepreneurship: management, business plans, aggregate supply and demand; management: business organization, financial decision making, technology and information management; marketing: consumers and their behavior, external factors, marketing research

ELIGIBILITY




REGULATIONS





PROCEDURE


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AMERICAN ENTERPRISE PROJECT

CONTENT

The project must promote an awareness of some facet of the American enterprise system within the school and/or community and be designed for chapter participation.

Reports must describe chapter activities conducted between the previous State Leadership Conference and the current State Leadership Conference.

Career Cluster(s): Business, Management & Administration; Information Technology

Business Education Curriculum Standards: Communication, Management, Economics & Personal Finance, Entrepreneurship, Information Technology

ELIGIBILITY

Regional Conference Eligibility: Each chapter must submit an electronic copy of the report from its members who are posted as having paid local, state, and national dues by the membership deadline of February 1. Refer to the Regional Conference Memo for specific submission instructions.

State Conference Eligibility: Based on competitive event results, a maximum number of three (3) reports per region are eligible for competition at the State Leadership Conference. Reports must be submitted according to conference memo instructions by the deadline listed in the State Leadership Conference Memo.

REGULATIONS

1. The American Enterprise Project report must be listed on the Event Participation

Summary Form. 2. The main emphasis of the project is to increase knowledge and awareness of the

American enterprise system. It cannot be fundraising. 3. For the State Leadership Conference, a PDF of the report must be uploaded by

the chapter adviser and received by the state office for judging by the designated deadline. Refer to your regional guidelines for information on how the project is to be received for the Regional Leadership Conference.

4. Front cover is not counted against the page limit and must contain the following information: name of the school, state, name of the event, name(s) of student(s), and year (201x-1x)

5. The report must have the following: a. Table of contents with page numbers should be included. b. Follow the rating sheet sequence in writing the report. If information is not

available for a particular criterion, include a statement to that effect in the report.

c. Pages are numbered and must be sized for 8 ½” x 11” d. Reports must not exceed fifteen (15) pages (a title page, divider pages,

and appendices are optional and must be included in the page count).

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AMERICAN ENTERPRISE PROJECT (cont’d)

6. Reports must be prepared by student members, not advisers. Advisers should serve as consultants to ensure that the reports are well organized, contain substantiated statements, and are written in a business style.

7. Reports must describe ONE CHAPTER PROJECT of the local chapter that was conducted between the previous State Leadership Conference and the current Regional Leadership Conference.

8. Entries must adhere to all regulations or penalty points may be deducted.

PROCEDURE

Report formats must follow the same sequence shown on the rating sheet. If information is not available for a particular criterion, an appropriate statement should be included in the report. The report must be similar to that of a business report with substantiated statements in a clear and concise format.

Creativity through design and use of meaningful graphics is encouraged.

**National Leadership Conference: There is a performance component at the National Leadership Conference. Refer to the NLC Competitive Event Guidelines for details on this aspect of the event.

JUDGING

A panel of judges will select the winners. All decisions of the judges are final.

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BANKING & FINANCIAL SYSTEMS

CONTENT

Competencies: Concepts and Practices; Basic Terminology; Government Regulation of Financial Services; Impact of Technology on Financial Services; Types and Differences of Various Institutions; Ethics; Careers in Financial Services; Taxation

The performance will focus on demonstration of the understanding of a case; understanding the role of the judge as a component of the presentation; provide an introduction and an overview; explain, discuss, and describe recommendations. Additionally, critical thinking/reasoning, use of correct grammar, tone and style, and the ability to make a professional presentation will be utilized.

Career Cluster(s): Business, Management and Administration; Finance

Business Education Curriculum Standards: Accounting, Career Development, Computation, Economics and Personal Finance, and Management.

ELIGIBILITY

Regional Conference Eligibility: Each chapter may enter one (1) Individual or Team composed of two (2) or three (3) members at the Regional Leadership Conference if the following guideline is met:

The participants must be posted as having paid local, state, and national dues by the membership deadline of February 1.

State Conference Eligibility: Based on competitive event results, a maximum number of three (3) Individuals or Teams per region are eligible to compete at the State Leadership Conference.

REGULATIONS

1. The participants must be listed on the Event Participation Summary Form which must be submitted by the designated date.

2. Only one team member may have entered this event at a prior National Leadership Conference.



PROCEDURES

At the Regional Leadership Conference, a one-hour objective test will be administered based on the previously listed content. These tests will be administered onsite at the Regional Leadership Conference.

The state competition will be comprised of two (2) parts: an objective test and interactive role play or presentation. A 60-minute objective test will be administered at the competitors’ home school by a test administrator unaffiliated with KY FBLA. The eight (8) Individuals or Teams with the highest scores on the objective test will be

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BANKING & FINANCIAL SYSTEMS (cont’d) scheduled for the performance portion of the event. The order of performance will be randomly determined by an impartial person in the conference headquarters.

Performance Guidelines—Final Round

Two (2) note cards will be provided to each competitor and may be used during event preparation and performance. Information may be written on both sides of the note cards. Note cards will be collected following the presentation.

No additional reference materials allowed. Turn off all electronic devices. Individuals/teams should introduce themselves, describe the situation, make their

recommendations, and summarize their cases. If participating as a team, all team members are expected to actively participate in

the performance. Competitors cannot be replaced or substituted for prejudged events with the

exception of the chapter events—American Enterprise Project, Community Service Project, and Partnership with Business Project.

All questions raised in the case must be addressed during the presentation. Objective test scores will be used to break a tie. Final performances are not open to conference attendees.

Penalty Points Deducted by Judges

Five (5) points are deducted if competitors do not follow the dress code. Five (5) points may be deducted for not following guidelines.

Timeline Test: 1 hour Prep: 20 min Equipment Setup: N/A Performance: 7 min Warning: 6 min Time Up: 7 min Penalty Over Time: N/A Q & A: N/A

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BROADCAST JOURNALISM

CONTENT

The topic to be developed for competition at the 2018 Regional, State, and National Conferences will be:

You or your team work for your local news station. You are being given the opportunity to write and present a 7-minute news broadcast on the weekend edition of the evening news. You must research, write, and present the following stories: A story about your local high school's success at the FBLA State Leadership

Conference and their preparations for NLC. A story that wraps up and highlight's your local high school's track season. A story about the ongoing theft of bicycles in your hometown.

Career Cluster(s): Arts, A/V Technology, & Communication Business Education Curriculum Standards: Communication

ELIGIBILITY



State Conference Eligibility: Based on competitive events results, a maximum of three (3) Individuals/Individual or Teams per region are eligible for competition at the State Leadership Conference.

REGULATIONS

1. The Broadcast Journalism entry must be listed on the Event Participation Summary Form which must be submitted by the designated date with the name of the event, school name, Individual or Team member’s names, school city, and state.

2. Student members, not advisers, must prepare the Broadcast Journalism pieces. Advisers should serve as consultants to ensure that the performance component is well organized, contains substantiated statements, and is presented in a professional manner.

3. Broadcast Journalism pieces not adhering to these regulations, including arriving late to the performance event, may be disqualified.

4. Participants must adhere to the dress code established by KY FBLA or points may be deducted from their score.

5. It may be an Individual event or an Individual or Team composed of two (2) or three (3) members.

6. Presentation of the entry must be conducted by participants who authored the event. In the case of an Individual or Team event, at least one author must give

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BROADCAST JOURNALISM (cont’d)

the presentation at the conference; however, All Team members who wish to be recognized as winners must register for the conference.

PROCEDURE

Regional Leadership Conferences:

Competitors must research and develop the topic prior to conference and be prepared to present a 7-minute newscast to the judges. Competitors are permitted to bring prepared notes of any type for the presentation. Visual aids (can be electronic, printed, etc.) are permitted during the presentation. However, no materials may be left with the judges.

Competitors are responsible for bringing a copy of their project to show to the judges.

Competitors should introduce themselves and present the news broadcast to the judges.

Competitors are expected to follow all applicable copyright laws.

Individual or team must perform all aspects of the presentation. Other chapter representatives may not provide assistance.

Preliminary Performance:

Competitors will present directly from their laptops/devices in the preliminary round.

Final Performance:

Competitors will present using a projector. These may or may not be provided. Refer to the conference memo.

The top six (6) Individuals or Individual or Teams or an equal number from each group will be selected to perform in the finals.

State Leadership Conference:

Event guidelines will be the same for the preliminary round as the regional guidelines.

The top eight (8) Individuals or Individual or Teams or an equal number from each group will be selected to perform in the finals.

JUDGING

Using the rating sheet, a panel of judges selects the winners. All decisions of the judges are final.

Timeline Equipment Setup: 5 min Performance: 7 min Warning: 6 min Time Up: 7 min Penalty Over Time: 5 min Q & A: 3 min

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BULLETIN BOARD (REGIONAL AND STATE EVENT ONLY)

FBLA activities should encourage creative thinking and promotion of the organization. The theme for the bulletin board design will be the FBLA state (not national) theme for the year. This is announced in the State Program of Activities.

Since this event is regional and state only, the participants do not advance to the National Leadership Conference.

ELIGIBILITY

Regional Conference Eligibility: Each chapter may enter one (1) bulletin board with up to five (5) members registered in this event if the following eligibility requirements are met:

The bulletin board must be the work of the chapter

The members working on the bulletin board must be posted as having paid local, state, and national dues by the membership deadline of February 1.

State Conference Eligibility: Based on competitive event results, a maximum number of three (3) bulletin boards per region are eligible for competition at the State Leadership Conference.

REGULATIONS

1. The person(s) responsible for the Bulletin Board must be listed on the Event Participation Summary Form which must be submitted by the designated date.

2. No more than five (5) members may be registered in this event. 3. Failure to adhere to the following guidelines will result in the disqualification of

the bulletin board. a) The current FBLA state theme must be stated in full on the bulletin board in

the correct order. FBLA must appear somewhere on the bulletin board but NOT as a part of the theme name. Theme may only be in one of the following formats:

OUR FUTURE STARTS NOW Our Future Starts Now

b) The bulletin board, including the size of the frame, must not exceed 24" x 36".

c) The submission form containing a 4 x 6 picture of the bulletin board, the chapter name, and the chapter number must be attached to the back of the bulletin board.

d) All parts of the bulletin board must be affixed within the 24" x 36" dimensions (no parts extending outside the frame).

e) The Bulletin Board must be displayed and judged horizontally or vertically as if mounted on a wall.

f) Changes may NOT be made to the bulletin board between the regional and state conferences other than minor repair due to damage during transportation (reattaching parts that have loosened or fallen off.)

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BULLETIN BOARD (cont’d) (REGIONAL AND STATE EVENT ONLY)

PROCEDURE

The bulletin board must be brought to the designated area at the Regional and State Leadership Conferences. It must be left at the time indicated in the program. No one will be permitted to be present in the room before and during judging. Bulletin boards will be open for viewing once all judging has been completed.

JUDGING

A panel of judges will select the winners. All judges' decisions are final.

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REGIONAL BULLETIN BOARD SUBMISSION FORM 2018

Directions: Complete the information requested below and attach a 4x6 picture of the bulletin board in the space provided. Affix this form to the back of the bulletin board prior to submitting for judging.

Chapter Name:

Chapter #:

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BUSINESS CALCULATIONS

CONTENT

Competencies: Consumer Credit; Mark-Up and Discounts; Data Analysis and Reporting; Payroll; Interest Rates; Investments; Taxes; Bank Records; Insurance; Ratios and Proportions; Depreciation; Inventory

Career Cluster(s): Finance

Business Education Curriculum Standards: Accounting and Computation

ELIGIBILITY




REGULATIONS





PROCEDURE


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BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

CONTENT

Competencies: Legal Systems; Contracts and Sales; Business Organization; Property Laws; Agency and Employment Laws; Negotiable Instruments; Insurance Secured Transactions, Bankruptcy; Consumer Protection and Product/Personal Liability; Computer Law; Domestic and Private Law

Career Cluster(s): Business, Management & Administration; Marketing, Sales & Service

Business Education Curriculum Standards: Communication

ELIGIBILITY




REGULATIONS





PROCEDURE


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BUSINESS ETHICS

CONTENT

Participants will make ethical business decisions in the business world and workplace, will provide a rational for ethical decisions presented, will perform critical thinking and problem solving, will have outstanding verbal communication skills, and effectively answer questions.

The topic to be developed for competition at the 2018 Regional, State and National Conferences will be:

Research an ethical case related to the automobile industry and discuss why it happened; how it should be resolved; and what could have prevented it.

Career Cluster(s): Business, Management & Administration

Business Education Curriculum Standards: Business Law, Career Development, Communication, Information Technology

ELIGIBILITY

Regional Conference Eligibility: Each chapter may enter one (1) Individual or one (1) Individual or Team, comprised of two to three (2-3) members. No more than one (1) Team member may have competed in this event at a prior NLC.


State Conference Eligibility: Based on competitive event results, a maximum number of three (3) Individual or Teams per region are eligible to compete at the State Leadership Conference.

REGULATIONS

1. The Individual or Team consisting of two (2) to three (3) members must be listed on the Event Participation Summary Form, submitted by the designated date.

2. Only one (1) Individual or Team member may have entered this event at a prior National Leadership Conference.

3. Participants failing to report on time for the event may be disqualified. 4. Competitors must adhere to the dress code established by Kentucky FBLA Board

of Directors or points may be deducted from their score.

PROCEDURE

Preliminary Round

Competitors may be divided into preliminary groups.

Competitors must research the topic prior to conference and be prepared to present their findings and solutions.

Facts and data must be cited and secured from quality sources (peer review documents, legal documents, etc.).

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BUSINESS ETHICS (cont’d)

Competitors are permitted to bring prepared notes of any type for the presentation. No books, other bound materials, reference materials, visual aids, or electronic

devices may be brought to or used during the performance.

The preliminary performance is not open to conference attendees.

For the Regional Leadership Conference, an equal number of participants will be selected from each group for the final presentation, not to exceed a total of six (6) finalists.

For the State Leadership Conference, a maximum of eight (8) participants, or an equal number from each group, will be selected for the final round. Final Round Participants will be assigned times at random for their final case. All other procedures as outlined in the preliminary round will be followed for the final round. Final performances are not open to conference attendees.

JUDGING

Presentations will be evaluated by a panel of judges. All decisions of the judges are final. Timeline Equipment Setup: N/A Performance: 7 min Warning: 6 min Time Up: 7 min Penalty Over Time: 5 pts Q & A: 3 min

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BUSINESS FINANCIAL PLAN (STATE AND NATIONAL EVENT ONLY)

CONTENT

Establish and develop a complete financial plan for a business venture by writing a report on the topic below.

A one-page description of the plan should be the first page of the report (not included in page count).

You are planning to open a “fresh food” (i.e. prepared meals, ingredients to makes meals, natural foods, etc.) home delivery service in your community of 250,000 residents. Since it is a delivery service, there is room to expand your geographic delivery area. Your service will have a variety of delivery options to meet the needs of different types of customers (i.e. meat, vegetarian, vegan, family, couples, gluten-free, etc.)

You will conduct business via an online ordering system, but you will lease an existing building that is currently zoned for your business venture in order to prepare the meals that will be delivered to customers. You will also need to purchase a delivery vehicle(s).

Develop a financial plan that covers all aspects described. You will need to name your business. You must include plans for needed construction/renovation to the building, equipment that must be purchased, inventory for your launch date, hours of operation, staffing requirements, and an advertising plan. You will also need to clearly identify your target market(s), product availability, and delivery location(s). Career Cluster(s): Business, Management & Administration; Finance Business Education Curriculum Standards: Accounting, Communication, Computation, Economics & Personal Finance, Management

ELIGIBILITY

State Conference Eligibility: Each chapter must upload a PDF of their plan from its members whose dues are posted as paid by February 1 of the current school year.

REGULATIONS

1. The Business Financial Plan must be listed on the Event Participation Summary Form and uploaded as a PDF file to the state office by the designated date.

2. Plan formats must adhere to the following guidelines: a. Competitors must prepare reports. Advisers and others are not permitted to

write reports. b. The adviser must upload a PDF of the report by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time of

the conference deadline. c. Front cover is not counted against page limit.

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BUSINESS FINANCIAL PLAN (cont’d)

d. American Enterprise Project, Community Service, Local Chapter Annual Business Report, and Partnership with Business Project should include the name of school, state, name of the event, and year (20XX–XX) on the cover. Business Financial Plan and Business Plan should also include the names of participants.

e. Divider pages and appendices are optional and must be included in the page count.

f. Reports must include a table of contents and page numbers. g. Pages must be numbered and formatted to fit on 8-½"x11" paper. h. Reports start from previous State Leadership Conference to current State

Leadership Conference. i. Follow the rating sheet sequence when writing the report. If information is not

available for the particular criterion, include a statement to that effect in your report.

j. Points will be deducted if the written project doesn't adhere to the guidelines. k. Project content is prejudged before the SLC. l. Reports must be original, current, and not submitted for a previous SLC. m. Reports submitted for competition become the property of FBLA-PBL, Inc.

A maximum of five (5) chapters will be presented awards at the State Leadership Conference. The top four (4) reports will be submitted to the FBLA National Office for consideration.


JUDGING

A panel of judges selects the winners. All decisions of the judges are final.

AWARDS

The judges will determine the number of awards presented at the State Leadership Conference. The maximum number will be five (5).

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BUSINESS LAW

CONTENT

Competencies: Legal Systems; Contracts and Sales; Business Organization; Property Laws; Agency and Employment Laws; Negotiable Instruments; Insurance Secured Transactions, Bankruptcy; Consumer Protection and Product/Personal Liability; Computer Law; Domestic and Private Law

Career Cluster(s): Business, Management & Administration; Law, Public Safety Business Education Curriculum Standards: Business Law, International Business, Economic and Personal Finance

ELIGIBILITY




REGULATIONS


2. Participants must not have entered this event at a prior National Leadership Conference



PROCEDURE


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BUSINESS PLAN PROJECT (STATE AND NATIONAL EVENT ONLY)

CONTENT

Business plans must not have been in operation for a period exceeding twelve (12) months before the state conference. Reports should not be submitted that evaluate ongoing business ventures.

An effective business plan should include the following information: Executive Summary: provides a brief synopsis of the key points and strengths

included in the plan. Company Description: includes basic details of the business, including an

overview, location, legal structure, and organization. Industry Analysis: provides an analysis of the larger industry in which the business

will belong; analyzes key trends and players in the industry; demonstrates an understanding and awareness of external business decisions.

Target Market: provides a brief overview of the nature and accessibility of the targeted audience.

Competitive Analysis: includes an honest and complete analysis of the business’ competition and demonstrates an understanding of the business’ relative strengths and weaknesses.

Marketing Plan and Sales Strategy: demonstrates how the business’ product or service will be marketed and sold; includes both strategic and tactical elements of the marketing and sales approach.

Operations: provides an overview of business operations on a day-to-day basis, including production processes, physical facility reviews, use of technology, and processes followed to ensure delivery of products or services.

Management and Organization: describes the key participants in the new business venture and identifies human resources the business can draw upon as part of the management team, employee pool, consultants, directors, or advisers. It also portrays the role each will play in the business’ development, and discusses compensation and incentives.

Long-Term Development: gives a clear vision of where the business will be in three (3), five (5), or more years. It offers an honest and complete evaluation of the business’ potential for success and failure and identifies priorities for directing future business activities.

Financials: indicate the accounting methodology to be used by the business. Discuss any assumptions made in projecting future financial results. Present projections honestly and conservatively.

Appendix: includes copies of key supporting documents (e.g., certifications, licenses, tax requirements, codes, letters of intent or advance contract, endorsements, etc.).

Note: Business must not have been in operation more than 12 months.

Career Cluster(s): Business, Management & Administration; Finance; Marketing, Sales & Service

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BUSINESS PLAN PROJECT (cont’d) (STATE AND NATIONAL EVENT ONLY)

Business Education Curriculum Standards: Accounting, Career Development, Communication, Entrepreneurship, Management, Marketing, Economics and Personal Finance

ELIGIBILITY

State Conference Eligibility: Each chapter must upload the report in PDF form from its members whose dues are posted as having paid local, state, and national dues by the membership deadline of February 1.

REGULATIONS

1. The Business Plan Project report must be listed on the Event Participation Summary Form and submitted by the designated date.

2. Report formats must adhere to the following guidelines: a. Competitors must prepare reports. Advisers and others are not permitted to

write reports. b. The adviser must upload a PDF of the report by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time of

the conference deadline. c. Front cover is not counted against page limit. d. American Enterprise Project, Community Service, Local Chapter Annual

Business Report, and Partnership with Business Project should include the name of school, state, name of the event, and year (20XX–XX) on the cover. Business Financial Plan and Business Plan should also include the names of participants.



Leadership Conference. i. Follow the rating sheet sequence when writing the report. If information is not


j. Points will be deducted if the written project doesn't adhere to the guidelines. k. Project content is prejudged before the SLC. l. Reports must be original, current, and not submitted for a previous SLC. m. Reports submitted for competition become the property of FBLA-PBL, Inc.

3. Entries must adhere to all regulations or penalty points may be deducted. 4. A maximum of five (5) chapters will be presented awards at the State Leadership

Conference. The top four (4) reports will be submitted to the FBLA National Office for consideration.

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BUSINESS PLAN PROJECT (cont’d) (STATE AND NATIONAL EVENT ONLY)

PROCEDURE


JUDGING


AWARDS

The judges will determine the number of awards presented at the State Leadership Conference. The maximum number will be five (5).

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CLIENT SERVICE

CONTENT

This event consists of an Individual interactive simulation related to client service. Members must be able to multitask; have outstanding verbal communication skills, translate case into effective, efficient, and spontaneous action; possess good decision-making and problem solving skills; have a positive and outgoing personality; be responsible, reliable, achieve conflict resolution and trustworthy.

Career Cluster(s): Business, Management & Administration

Business Education Curriculum Standards: Career Development, Communications

ELIGIBILITY




REGULATIONS





PROCEDURE

Regional and State Performances

This role play event requires the competitor to provide customer service to a client (judges).

Two (2) 4” x 6” note cards will be provided for each competitor and may be used during the preparation and performance of the case.

Information may be written on both sides of the note cards. Note cards will be collected following the presentation. No other reference materials, visual aids, or electronic devices may be brought in

or used during the preparation of the performance.

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CLIENT SERVICE (cont’d)

JUDGING

The performance portion of this event will be evaluated by a panel of judges. All decisions of the judges are final. Timeline Prep: 10 min Equipment Setup: N/A Performance: 7 min Warning: 6 min Time Up: 7 min Penalty Over Time: 5 pts Q & A: 3 min

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CODING & PROGRAMMING

CONTENT

Students will demonstrate development of a desktop application program. The program must be logical and creative; the code is commented at appropriate points; interface is a logical arrangement and contains all necessary information; program runs without errors; and show that the readme file is complete.

The 2018 topic for the Regional, State, and National Leadership Conference program is: Develop a database program to manage the issuance of books at a school library. Give the school a name. The program must be able to complete a minimum of the following tasks: Track student and teacher names with ability to enter/view/edit names. Track the issuance of books for a student or teacher. Manage different limits for the number of books that can be issued to a

student or teacher. Manage the number of days that students and teachers can check out any

book. (Hint: Mostly like the number of days will differ for students and teachers).

Give each book a different ID. Also, each book of same name and same author (but number of copies) will have different ID.

Generate/print weekly report to show books issued to whom and number of days leading to the due date return.

Generate/print weekly report of detail of fines (when book not returned on time).


Business Education Curriculum Standards: Information Technology, Management

ELIGIBILITY




REGULATIONS



3. Conference Memo guidelines must be followed for submission of the project.

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CODING & PROGRAMMING (cont’d)

PROCEDURE

Regional and State Prejudged Program

Program must be uploaded as URL and a Statement of Assurance electronically submitted by the conference deadline.

Program must run on Windows XP or higher.

The solution must run standalone with no programming errors.

Data must be free of viruses/malware. Any entry with contaminated data will not be judged.

Program produced for this event must be prepared by the participant without help from the adviser or any other person.

Entries will be judged according to the rating sheet. Points may be deducted for any logical errors and entries will be judged according to the rating sheet.

Zero is not a score and does NOT qualify an Individual to advance.


JUDGING

The performance portion of this event will be evaluated by a panel of judges. All decisions of the judges are final.


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COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT

CONTENT

Reports must describe one (1) chapter project that serves the community. The project must be in the interest of the community and designed for chapter participation. Include:

description of the project chapter member involvement degree of impact on the community evidence of publicity received project evaluation

Career Cluster(s): Business, Management & Administration; Information Technology Business Education Curriculum Standards: Communication, Management, Marketing

ELIGIBILITY

Regional Conference Eligibility: Each chapter may submit one entry from its members who are posted as having paid local, state, and national dues by the membership deadline of February 1.

State Conference Eligibility: Based on competitive event results, a maximum number of three (3) reports per region are eligible for competition at the State Leadership Conference.

REGULATIONS

1. The Community Service Project report must be listed on the Event Participation Summary Form and submitted electronically (PDF) by the designated deadline, according to conference submission directions contained in the conference memo.

2. Report formats must adhere to the following guidelines: a. Competitors must prepare reports. Advisers and others are not permitted

to write reports. b. The adviser must upload a PDF of the report by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time

of the conference deadline. c. Front cover is not counted against page limit. d. American Enterprise Project, Community Service, Local Chapter Annual

Business Report, and Partnership with Business Project should include the name of school, state, name of the event, and year (20XX–XX) on the cover. Business Financial Plan and Business Plan should also include the names of participants.



Leadership Conference.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT (cont’d) i. Follow the rating sheet sequence when writing the report. If information is

not available for the particular criterion, include a statement to that effect in your report.

j. Points will be deducted if the written project doesn't adhere to the guidelines.

k. Project content is prejudged before the SLC. l. Reports must be original, current, and not submitted for a previous SLC. m. Reports submitted for competition become the property of FBLA-PBL, Inc.




JUDGING


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COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

CONTENT

Participants should be prepared to complete problems in the following areas, with possible integration:

1. Word Processing—Participants will be responsible for the production of letters, memorandums, tables, reports, or any other type of word processing problems.

2. Database—Participants will be responsible for creating a database and applying various functions such as searching, cloning, querying, etc.

3. Spreadsheets—Participants will be responsible for completing the spreadsheet grid and applying various functions such as move, combine, format, etc. In addition, students will be responsible for creating and applying formulas.

4. Presentation—Participants will be responsible for preparing text slides with graphics and background.

5. Business Graphics (charts) – Participants will be responsible for creating charts such as bar, line, pie, exploded pie, and stacked bar.

Participants will be responsible for formatting each problem and must recognize the necessity for accurate proofreading.

Calculators are not permitted on the production portion of the test.

Results will be based on accuracy of printed copy.

Career Cluster(s): Information Technology Business Education Curriculum Standards: Information Technology

ELIGIBILITY




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COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (cont’d)

REGULATIONS



3. Documents produced for this event must be uploaded as directed and by the conference deadlines listed in regional and state conference memos.

PROCEDURE

Regional Conference Two (2) hours will be allowed for this test which will be held in a home-site environment. Additional time will be allowed for general directions and warm-up. Participants will complete problems in each of the following areas: word processing, database, spreadsheets, graphics, and presentation. Problems are weighted according to difficulty and may be completed in any order.

The following reference materials are allowed for the performance component only at the test site: dictionaries and the FBLA Format Guide.

The chapter adviser will designate on the appropriate form the person who will administer the test and when the test will be administered. The FBLA State Adviser will electronically send the test packet to the designated person. This test administrator must be an Individual who is not an FBLA adviser, who is not associated with FBLA in any capacity, and who is not a business teacher. No FBLA Adviser or business teacher is to see the test or answer any competitor’s questions.

Documents produced for this event must be prepared by the FBLA competitors, without the help from the adviser or any other person. State Leadership Conference The FBLA State Staff will distribute test packets electronically to test administrators of the top three (3) winners from each Regional Conference. An email will be sent to the Chapter Adviser following the regional conference requesting this information. All regions will administer the Skills Events during the same window. Chapter advisers are NOT allowed to administer the test. Two (2) hours will be allowed for this test which will be held in a home-site environment. Additional time will be allowed for general directions and warm-up. Participants will complete problems in each of the following areas: word processing, database, spreadsheets, graphics, and presentation. Problems are weighted according to difficulty and may be completed in any order.

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COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (cont’d)

The following reference materials are allowed at the test site: dictionaries and the FBLA Format Guide.

All documents will be uploaded according to the instructions and by deadlines listed in the conference memo. There will also be a one (1) hour objective test given for the State Leadership Conference at the Individual school. Participants cannot use programmable calculators, cell phones, or any other reference materials for the online test at their respective school. Participants should use the calculator on the computer or a non-programmable calculator provided by the school. Objective Test Competencies: Basic computer terminology and concepts; presentation, publishing, and multimedia applications; email, integrated and collaboration applications; netiquette and legal issues; spreadsheet and database applications; security; formatting, grammar, punctuation, spelling and proofreading. A certification form must be signed by the proctor and participant and returned to the state office for the online test completed at the school site. **National Leadership Conference: There will also be a one (1) hour objective test given at the National Leadership Conference. Refer to the NLC Competitive Event Guidelines for information on this aspect of the event.

JUDGING

The documents will be evaluated by a panel of judges. All decisions of the judges are final.

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COMPUTER GAME & SIMULATION PROGRAMMING

CONTENT

Students will demonstrate development of a computer game and simulation program.

The 2018 Regional, State, and National Leadership Conference program topic is:

A sandbox is a style of game in which minimal character limitations are placed on the gamer, allowing the gamer to roam and change a virtual world at will. In contrast to a progression-style game, a sandbox game emphasizes roaming and allows a gamer to select tasks. Instead of featuring segmented areas or numbered levels, a sandbox game usually occurs in a “world” to which the gamer has full access from start to finish. Create an original sandbox-style game that revolves around a year in the life of a typical FBLA member and the varied activities that he/she can become involved in; such as competitive events, fundraising, community service, national membership programs, and national recognition programs. The game must: Run on a PC using Windows 7 or newer Be virus and malware free Run solely by keyboard stroke Qualify for a maximum ESRB rating of E10+

Career Cluster (s): Business, Management & Administration; Information Technology Business Education Curriculum Standards: Information Technology, Management

PROCEDURE

Regional and State Prejudged Program

The participant may choose any programming language or game/animation engine to create a standalone executable program that will display creativity, programming skill, and convey the message of the topic.

Program must run on Windows XP or higher computer.

Program must be uploaded as URL.

All data and programs should be contained in a master folder named STATE_ SCHOOL where your state and school are listed in that folder name format. Outside of the master folder, create a shortcut to the executable file. If the program requires a runtime player, create a shortcut outside the master folder to launch the runtime player installer. The program must contain minimally the following:

Must be graphical in nature, not text based.

An initial title page with the game title, user interface control instructions, and active buttons for Play and Quit.

A quit command programmed to the escape key. Data must be free of viruses/malware. Any entry with contaminated data will not be judged.

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COMPUTER GAME & SIMULATION PROGRAMMING (cont’d)

Program produced for this event must be prepared by the participants without help from the adviser or any other person.

Points may be deducted for any logical errors and entries will be judged according to the rating sheet.

A Statement of Assurance must be submitted electronically by the regional and state conference deadlines with copyright notations and URL included.


PROJECT COMPETENCIES

program addresses the topic and is appropriate for the audience

required information is effectively communicated

user interface is intuitive and responsive to program operations

navigation is logical and designed to lead the player to the intended objective

program demonstrates a finished and well-tuned product free of artifacts and glitches

gameplay incorporates both entertainment and edutainment play within topic specifications

game world graphics, text treatment, and special effects show creativity and cohesiveness of design

artistry, character, overall layout, color choice and design is creative and appealing to the target audience

program contains some element of skill, chance, competition, or random actions that will inspire replay more than once

player interactions with other characters, objects, obstacles, and iconic graphics are appropriate to the topic and create a feeling of immersion within the game world

storyline is sufficient to engage player and communicate a clear thought process and an intended, planned direction with formulation and execution of a firm idea

player tasks are non-trivial and receive appropriate rewards

copyright laws are followed

ELIGIBILITY

Regional Conference Eligibility: Each chapter may enter one (1) participant or Individual or Team of two (2) or three (3) members at the Regional Leadership Conference if the following guideline is met:


Only authors of the project may be registered for this event

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COMPUTER GAME & SIMULATION PROGRAMMING (cont’d) State Conference Eligibility: Based on competitive event results, a maximum number of three (3) participants per region are eligible to compete at the state leadership conference. No substitutions may be made in this event between the regional and state leadership conferences.

Zero is not a score and does NOT qualify an Individual or Team to advance.

JUDGING

The submitted program for this event will be evaluated by a panel of judges. All decisions of the judges are final.

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COMPUTER PROBLEM SOLVING

CONTENT

Competencies: Operating Systems; Networks; Personal Computer Components; Security; Safety and Environmental Issues; Laptop and Portable Devices; Printers and Scanners

Career Cluster(s): Information Technology

Business Education Curriculum Standards: Information Technology

ELIGIBILITY




REGULATIONS



3. Participants failing to report on time for the event may be disqualified. 4. Participants must adhere to the dress code established by KY FBLA or points may


PROCEDURE


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CYBER SECURITY

CONTENT

Competencies: Defend and Attack (virus, spam, spyware); Network Security; Disaster Recovery; Email Security; Intrusion Detection; Authentication; Public Key; Physical Security; Cryptography; Forensics Security; Cyber Security Policy

Career Cluster(s): Information Technology Business Education Curriculum Standards: Information Technology

ELIGIBILITY




REGULATIONS





PROCEDURE

A one hour objective test will be administered based on the previously listed content.

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DATABASE DESIGN & APPLICATIONS

CONTENT

Participants should be prepared in multiple table database design, table creation, inserting data into tables, table SQL statements, creation of forms/reports, data definitions/terminology, query development, table relationships, form development, reports, and forms. Career Cluster(s): Business, Management & Administration; Information Technology Business Education Curriculum Standards: Computation, Information Technology

ELIGIBILITY




REGULATIONS

1. Regional Leadership Conference: The Database Design & Applications event

entry form must be signed and returned to the FBLA State Adviser by the designated date.


3. No reference materials are allowed. 4. Calculators are not allowed on the school-site production test. 5. Zero is not a score and does NOT qualify an Individual to advance. 6. Documents produced for this event must be uploaded as directed and by the

conference deadlines listed in regional and state conference memos.

PROCEDURE

Regional Conference

One (1) hour will be allowed for this test which will be held in a home-site environment. Additional time will be allowed for general directions and warm-up. Problems are weighted according to difficulty. Calculators are not allowed on the production portion of the test. The chapter adviser will designate on the appropriate form the person who will administer the test and when the test will be administered. The FBLA State Adviser will

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DATABASE DESIGN & APPLICATIONS (cont’d)

send the test packet to the designated person. This test administrator must be an Individual who is not an FBLA adviser, who is not associated with FBLA in any capacity, and who is not a business teacher. No FBLA Adviser or business teacher is to see the test or answer any competitor’s questions.

Participants must recognize the necessity for accurate proofreading.

State Leadership Conference

The FBLA State Staff will distribute test packets electronically to test administrators of the top three (3) winners from each Regional Conference. An email will be sent to the Chapter Adviser following the regional conference requesting this information. All regions will administer the Skills Events during the same window. Chapter advisers are NOT allowed to administer the test. There will also be a one (1) hour objective test given for the State Conference at the Individual school. Participants cannot use programming calculators, cell phones, or any other reference materials for the online test at their respective school. Participants should use the calculator on the computer or a non-programmable calculator provided by the school. The score received on the objective portion will constitute fifteen (15) percent of the final event score.

Objective Test Competencies: Data definitions/terminologies; query development; table relationships; form development; reports and forms.


JUDGING

Judging will be based on the electronically submitted documents. Refer to Regional and State Conference Memos for specific submission instructions and deadlines.

The documents will be evaluated by a panel of judges. All decisions of the judges are final.


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DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION

CONTENT

The topic to be developed for competition at the 2018 Regional, State, and National Conferences will be: Create a promotional video that explains why your school board should support starting an FBLA chapter at your school. Career Cluster(s): Information Technology Business Education Curriculum Standards: Communication, Information Technology

ELIGIBILITY

Regional Conference Eligibility: Each chapter may submit one (1) Digital Video Production entry from an Individual or an Individual or Team composed of two (2) or three (3) members whose membership dues are posted as paid by the membership deadline of February 1

State Conference Eligibility: Based on competitive events results, a maximum of three (3) Digital Video Productions per region are eligible for competition at the State Leadership Conference.

REGULATIONS

1. The Digital Video Production entry must be listed on the Event Participation Summary Form which must be submitted by the designated date with the name of the event, school name, Individual or Team member’s names, school city, and state.

2. Student members, not advisers, must prepare the Digital Video Production. Advisers should serve as consultants to ensure that the Digital Video Production is well organized, contains substantiated statements, and is presented in a professional manner.

3. Digital Video Productions not adhering to these regulations may be disqualified. 4. The Digital Video Production may include but not limited to, elements such as

graphics, pictures, music, voiceover, sound, and text. 5. It may be an Individual event or an Individual or Team composed of two (2) to

three (3) members. 6. Presentation of the entry must be conducted by participants who authored the

event. Competitors are required to complete both parts for award eligibility.

PROCEDURE

1. Productions must properly develop the given topic. Student members, not advisers, must prepare the presentations.

2. Productions should be at least two (2) and no more than four (4) minutes in length.

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DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION (cont’d)

3. The production may use any method to capture or create moving images. Cameras can include traditional camcorders or mini-DVD format.

4. Videos must be uploaded as a URL and listed on the electronically submitted Statement of Assurance. Refer to your Regional Leadership Conference Memo for submission information for the Regional Leadership Conference. The Regional Leadership Conference submission deadline is February 1, 11:59 pm. Refer to your State Leadership Conference Memo for submission guidelines and deadline for State submission.

5. The complete video URL must be listed on the electronically submitted Statement of Assurance, following the regional/state conference memo instructions.

6. Readme file information and copyright notations must be submitted on the Statement of Assurance.

7. Members are expected to follow all applicable copyright laws.


JUDGING


Zero is not a score and does NOT qualify an Individual or Team to advance.

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E-BUSINESS

CONTENT

Participation in this event will allow members to demonstrate proficiency in conceptualizing, designing, and creating efficient and marketable E-business sites. The topic to be addressed by the site developed for competition at the 2018 Regional, State, and National Leadership Conferences will be:

Develop an e-business website for your new “fresh food” (i.e. prepared meals, ingredients to make meals, natural foods, etc.) home delivery service for your community of 250,000 residents. Since it is a delivery service, there is room to expand your geographic delivery area. Give your business a name and a logo. Your service will have a variety of delivery options to meet the needs of different types of customers (i.e. meat, vegetarian, vegan, family, couples, gluten-free, etc.). The website should clearly identify the target market locations and its product availability. The website should allow customers to check availability of products, place and pay for orders online as a one-time customer, or become a member and set up plans for a calendar year. The site should also contain a contact page.

Career Cluster(s): Business, Management & Administration; Finance; Information Technology; Marketing, Sales & Service

Business Education Curriculum Standards: Communication, Economics & Personal Finance, Entrepreneurship, Information Technology, Marketing

ELIGIBILITY

Regional Conference Eligibility: Each chapter may submit one (1) Individual or Team composed of two (2) or three (3) members whose membership dues are posted as paid by the deadline of February 1.

State Conference Eligibility: Based on competitive events results, a maximum of three (3) E-Business Projects per region are eligible for competition at the State Leadership Conference.

REGULATIONS

1. The E-Business site entry must be listed on the Event Participation Summary Form which must be submitted by the designated date with the name of the event, school name, participants’ names, school city, state, and URL.

2. Student members, not advisers, must prepare the E-Business site. Advisers should serve as consultants to ensure that the E-Business site is well organized, contains substantiated statements, and is presented in a professional manner.

3. Only one (1) Individual or Team member may have competed in this event at a prior National Leadership Conference.

4. E-Business sites not adhering to these regulations may be disqualified. 5. The E-Business site should include elements such as page layout, navigational

scheme, graphics/multimedia use, site content, and correct business format.

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6. It may be an Individual event or an Individual or Team composed of two (2) to three (3) members.

PROCEDURE

1. E-business sites must address the given topic. 2. Entries will be judged according to the rating sheet. Zero is NOT a score. 3. The website must be available for viewing on the Internet at the time of judging.

No changes can be made to the Website after the official entry date. Judging of the E-Business site will take place before the Regional and State Conferences.

4. Any photographs, text, trademarks, or names that are used on the site must be supported by proper documentation and approvals indicated on the site. Members are expected to follow all applicable copyright laws.

5. The use of templates must be identified. 6. E-Business sites should be designed to allow for viewing by as many different

platforms as possible. 7. If using a shopping cart, it does NOT need to be activated. 8. A Statement of Assurance must be submitted electronically by the regional and

state deadlines with copyright notations and URL included. Follow specific submission directions stated in the appropriate conference memo.


JUDGING

Using the rating sheet, a panel of judges selects the winners. All decisions of the judges are final. Zero is not a score and does NOT qualify an Individual to advance.

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_______________________________________________________________________ ECONOMICS

CONTENT

Competencies: Basic Economic Concepts and Principles; Monetary and Fiscal Policy; Productivity; Macroeconomics; Market Structures; Investments and Interest Rates; Government Role; Types of Businesses/Economic Institutions; Business Cycles/Circular Flow; Supply & Demand; International Trade/Global Economics

Career Cluster(s): Business, Management & Administration; Finance; Marketing, Sales & Service Business Education Curriculum Standards: Economics and Personal Finance, Entrepreneurship, International Business, Management

ELIGIBILITY




REGULATIONS





PROCEDURE


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ELECTRONIC CAREER PORTFOLIO

CONTENT

Competencies for this event include: good written communication skills, organizational skills, creativity, career development, technology skills, multimedia, self-assessment, and knowledge of employability skills and trends. This event is to be specific to the career goals and professional experiences that the student has completed; it is NOT a showcase of FBLA experiences. For Regional Competition and State Competition, this event is a Performance Event Only. Career Cluster(s): Business, Management & Administration; Information Technology; Marketing, Sales & Service Business Education Curriculum Standards: Career Development, Communication, Information Technology

ELIGIBILITY

Regional Conference Eligibility: Each chapter may submit one (1) Electronic Career Portfolio entry from its members whose membership dues are posted as paid by the deadline of February 1.

State Conference Eligibility: Based on competitive events results, a maximum of three (3) Electronic Career Portfolio entries per region are eligible for competition at the State Leadership Conference.

REGULATIONS

1. Student members, not advisers, must prepare the Electronic Career Portfolio. Advisers should serve as consultants to ensure that the portfolios are well organized, contain substantiated statements, and are presented in an acceptable business style.

2. All information should reflect the student’s accomplishments and experiences. No fictitious information should be presented.

3. This event is to be specific to the career goals and professional experiences that the student has completed; it is NOT a showcase of FBLA experiences.

4. Electronic Career Portfolios not adhering to these regulations may be disqualified.


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ELECTRONIC CAREER PORTFOLIO (cont’d)

PROCEDURE

Preliminary Performances:

For Regional Competition, competitors may be divided into preliminary groups of equal number. No more than six (6) participants will advance to the final round, with an equal number coming from each preliminary group.

A maximum of eight (8) participants will advance to the final round at the State Leadership Conference.

The presentation is an explanation of the chosen career search and supporting materials.

The participant may present his/her portfolio using a DVD, USB flash drive, or by accessing it via Internet.

Visual aids and samples related to the project may be used; however, no items may be left with the judges.

The participant must provide all equipment needed to make the presentation. Five (5) minutes will be allowed to set up and remove the equipment.

All information should reflect the student’s accomplishments and experiences that have actually occurred.

The portfolio must include: a résumé and a career summary. The career summary should include career choice, description of career, skills and education required, and future job outlook (e.g., monetary, advancement).

Sample materials also must be included in the portfolio. These samples must include, but are not limited to, the following:

Career-Related Education: Describe career-related education that enhances employability. Include a summary of school activities, career research projects, application of business education, and/or related occupational skills and their relationship to job.

Educational Enhancement: Describe educational opportunities that enhance employability. Include career opportunities development planning, summaries of job shadowing, internships, apprenticeships, informational interviews, community service projects, and products developed during these experiences.

Examples of Special Skills: Includes up to five examples of special skills, talents, and/or abilities related to job and career goals. These may be in any format but must fit within the dimensions of the portfolio. Audio and/or video recordings may be included in the portfolio.

The Individual has seven (7) minutes to present.

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ELECTRONIC CAREER PORTFOLIO (cont’d) At the end of six (6) minutes, a timekeeper will stand until noticed and hold up a time card indicating one (1) minute is left. At seven (7) minutes, the timekeeper will stand and hold up a time card indicating time is up. When the presentation is finished, the timekeeper will record the time used, noting a deduction of five (5) points for any time over seven (7) minutes. Following each presentation, judges will conduct a three (3) minute question/answer period. No performances are open to conference attendees. Final Performance: The final guidelines are the same as the preliminary guidelines described above. The final round is not open to conference attendees.

JUDGING



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EMERGING BUSINESS ISSUES

CONTENT

The topic to be researched and presented during the 2018 Regional, State, and National Leadership Conference will be

Crowdsourcing is the process of obtaining needed services, ideas, content, or funding by soliciting contributions from a large group of people, particularly an online community. Crowdsourcing has become very popular for soliciting funding for business ventures or persons facing medical crises, for example. However, it is also being used by Individuals to solicit funding that will aid them in purchasing material items such as a new car or television. Be prepared to argue the affirmative, that crowdsourcing is an effective way to raise money for a valid purpose; and be prepared to argue the negative, that crowdsourcing is ineffective because it can be used for personal gain.

Career Cluster(s): Business, Management & Administration; Information Technology Business Education Curriculum Standards: Communication, Economics & Personal Finance, International Business, and Management

ELIGIBILITY

Each chapter may enter one (1) Individual or one (1) Individual or Team composed of two (2) or three (3) members. The participants must be posted as having paid local, state, and national dues by the membership deadline of February 1.

Each Individual or Team must be composed of two to three (2-3) members. No more than one (1) Team member may have competed in the event at a prior NLC.

REGULATIONS


2. No more than one (1) Team member may have competed in this event at a prior national conference.



PROCEDURE

Competitors are expected to research the topic prior to the conference and be prepared to present both the affirmative and negative arguments.

Competitors are permitted to bring prepared notes of any type for the presentation. Competitors have seven (7) minutes to present both sides. No books, other bound materials, reference materials, visual aids, or electronic

devices may be brought to or used during the performance.

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EMERGING BUSINESS ISSUES (cont’d)

Competitors should introduce themselves, describe the situation, present both affirmative and negative and make their recommendations, and summarize their case.

A maximum of eight (8) – an average number from each group -- will be selected for the final round for the State Leadership Conference.

JUDGING

A panel of judges selects the winners. All decisions of the judges are final. Timeline Equipment Setup: N/A Performance: 7 min Warning: 6 min Time Up: 7 min Penalty Over Time: 5 pts Q & A: 3 min

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP

CONTENT

This event is composed of two (2) parts: an objective test and an interactive case study with the decision presented and defended before a panel of judges.

Only the objective test will be given at the Regional Leadership Conference.

Objective Test Competencies: Business Plan; Community/Business Relations; Legal Issues; Initial Capital and Credit; Personnel Management; Financial Management; Marketing Management; Taxes; Government Regulations Interactive Role Play:

Case: A decision-making problem encountered by entrepreneurs in one (1) or more of the following areas: business planning, human relations, financial management, or marketing.

Career Cluster(s): Business, Management & Administration; Finance; Marketing, Sales & Service Business Education Curriculum Standards: Accounting, Communication, Entrepreneurship, Management, Marketing

ELIGIBILITY

Regional Conference Eligibility: Each chapter may enter one (1) Individual or Team composed of two to three (2 to 3) members if the following requirements are met:

One (1) Team member may have entered this event at a prior National Leadership Conference.



REGULATIONS




PROCEDURE

Objective Test:

At the Regional Leadership Conference, a one-hour objective test will be administered based on the previously listed content. At the State Leadership Conference, both the objective test and the interactive case study problem will be administered.

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP (cont’d)

At the State Leadership Conference, the eight (8) Individuals or Teams with the highest scores on the objective test will be scheduled for a performance component. The order of performance will be randomly scheduled by an impartial person in the conference headquarters.

Interactive Case Study Problem (STATE ONLY):

The eight (8) participating finalist Individuals or Teams will meet for instructions and time assignments thirty (30) minutes before the first performance is scheduled to begin. Individuals or Teams not reporting for instructions may be disqualified. NO CELL PHONES ARE ALLOWED TO BE IN THE PREP ROOM.

Twenty (20) minutes before their performance time each Individual or Team will receive the case study.










JUDGING

Online Testing: Ties will be broken based on the order in which the tests were completed. The performance portion of this event will be evaluated by a panel of judges. All decisions of the judges are final.


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ETHEL M. PLOCK SCHOLARSHIP EUGENE H. SMITH SCHOLARSHIP (REGIONAL AND STATE EVENT ONLY)

The Eugene H. Smith Scholarship was established to assist students who intend to pursue a four-year college program in the business field.

The Ethel M. Plock Scholarship was established to assist students who do not intend to pursue a four-year business degree but do plan further business training beyond high school. This training may include any type of post-secondary training/education.

Scholarships will be awarded to the regional and state winners; amounts for each scholarship will be determined by the State Executive Council and will be based on the amount of money in the Scholarship Fund. Scholarship stipends are paid one time and are non-renewable. The scholarship must be used during the year for which it was presented, or it will be awarded to the alternate winner.

Since these events are regional and state only, the participants do not advance to the National Leadership Conference.

ELIGIBILITY

Regional Conference Eligibility: One member from a local chapter may apply for the Eugene H. Smith and one member may apply for the Ethel M. Plock Scholarship if the following requirements are met:

1. The member must be a senior. 2. The same member may not apply for both scholarships. The Individual may

compete in one other Individual or Team competitive event. 3. The member must be posted as having paid local, state, and national dues by

the membership deadline of February 1. 4. The member's chapter must have contributed to the FBLA State Scholarship fund

during the current year by the deadline date.

State Conference Eligibility: Based on competitive event results, the regional winner and alternate in each region are eligible to compete for each scholarship at the State Leadership Conference.

REGULATIONS


2. At the registration desk on the day of the Regional Leadership Conference, each scholarship applicant must submit three (3) manila folders, each containing a single copy of the following items (may be unattached, paper clipped, or stapled):

a. A Smith/Plock Scholarship Application b. A high school transcript

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ETHEL M. PLOCK SCHOLARSHIP EUGENE H. SMITH SCHOLARSHIP (REGIONAL AND STATE EVENT ONLY)

c. A résumé (not to exceed two pages) including the following items:

1) Business Career Objective 2) Personal Data 3) Work Experience 4) Involvement in FBLA 5) Other School and Community Activities

3. The folders must be labeled with the participant's name, school, and event. 4. Participants failing to report on time for the event may be disqualified. 5. Participants failing to submit the required materials by the designated time

will be disqualified. 6. All credentials will be judged as submitted. 7. Participants must adhere to the dress code established by the State Executive

Council.

PROCEDURE

Each applicant will be interviewed for ten (10) minutes by a panel of judges. The judges will select the scholarship recipients on the basis of the interview, the information on the application form and résumé, and the scholastic record. (See Rating Sheet) A winner and an alternate will be selected.

If a preliminary round is held, the candidates must be divided into three (3) random groups. The preliminary interview is to be conducted for a total of ten (10) minutes with a five (5) minute interval between candidates. A maximum of six (6) candidates, two (2) from each preliminary group, will advance to the final interview segment.

Finalists will be assigned times at random for their ten 10-minute interview. All other procedures as outlined for the preliminary interviews will be followed for the final interview.

The scholarship application, transcript, and résumé will be transferred from the region for use in judging at the state conference. Regional winners may contact the state adviser to update their materials after the Regional Leadership Conference. Both the regional winner and the alternate will be interviewed for the state scholarships at the State Leadership Conference.

JUDGING

A panel of judges will determine the winners. All decisions of the judges are final.

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AWARDS

A regional winner and alternate will be selected in each event. Both will advance to competition at the State Leadership Conference where similar judging will occur. In the event the winner does not pursue a post-secondary education during the year for which the award was presented, the alternate will receive the scholarship. A state winner and alternate will be selected in each event at the State Leadership Conference. In the event that the winner does not pursue a post-secondary education during the year for which the award was presented, the alternate will receive the scholarship.

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FUTURE BUSINESS LEADER

CONTENT

This event consists of three (3) parts: Cover Letter and Résumé: The cover letter and résumé must be composed prior to the Regional/State Leadership Conference and submitted electronically by the conference deadline stated in the conference memo. Submission guidelines for the Regional/State Leadership Conference Memo must be followed. Materials may be updated prior to the State Leadership Conference, but the deadline must be met or the competitor will be disqualified.

Objective Test:

Objective Test Competencies: FBLA organization, bylaws, and handbook; national competitive event guidelines; national publications; creed and national goals; business knowledge, i.e., accounting, banking, law, etc.

Interviews:

Participants will be scheduled for an interview. Career Cluster(s): Business, Management & Administration; Information Technology; Marketing, Sales & Service Business Education Curriculum Standards: Accounting, Business Law, Career Development, Communication, Computation, Entrepreneurship, International Business, Management, Marketing

ELIGIBILITY



The participant must be a SENIOR.


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FUTURE BUSINESS LEADER (cont’d)

REGULATIONS



Conference. 3. Participants failing to report on time for the event may be disqualified. 4. Participants must adhere to the dress code established by KY FBLA or points

may be deducted from their score. 5. For the interview on the day of the Regional Leadership Conference, the

participants must take to the interview a letter-size manila folder for each judge, each containing a single copy of the following items:

a. A one-page cover letter (original or copy) for the award addressed to Ms. Jean Buckley, President and CEO, FBLA-PBL, Inc.; 1912 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191. The letter should state the reasons the participant is deserving of the honor of this award.

b. A brief résumé (original or copy) not to exceed two pages. Photographs are not allowed.

6. Each folder must be labeled with the participant's name, school, state, and event title.

7. The competitor’s name must be included on all pages submitted. 8. No other material may be submitted to the judges. 9. The letters of application and résumés must be prepared by student members,

not advisers. Advisers should serve as consultants to ensure that the letters of application and résumés are well organized, contain substantiated statements, and are written in a business style.

PROCEDURE

This event consists of three (3) parts: submission of a cover letter with résumé, completion of an objective test, and participation in a simulated interview.

Cover Letter and Résumé:

A cover letter and résumé must be submitted as previously listed under CONTENT and REGULATIONS

Objective Tests:


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Interviews:

All competitors will be scheduled for a 10-minute interview at the regional conference. All competitors at state conference will be scheduled for a 10-minute (10) preliminary interview. The top ten (10) finalists at the state conference are selected based on the objective test scores, pre-judged credentials, and the preliminary interview. The top ten finalists at the state conference will then be scheduled for a 15-minute interview.

Participants will be assigned times at random for their interview.

JUDGING

Online Testing: Ties will be broken based on the order in which the tests were completed. The interview portions of these events will be evaluated by a panel of judges. All decisions of the judges are final. Timeline Credentials Submission Upload Deadline: February 1 Online Objective Test: 1 Hour Preliminary Interview: 10 min Final Interview: 15 min

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GLOBAL BUSINESS

CONTENT



Objective Test:

Objective Test Competencies: Basic International Concepts; Ownership and Management; Marketing; Finance; Communication (including culture and language); Treaties and Trade Agreements; Legal Issues; Human Resource Management; Ethics; Taxes and Government Regulations; Currency Exchange; International Travel; Career Development

Case Study:

Case: A problem encountered in the international/global arena.

Career Cluster(s): Business, Management & Administration; Finance; Government and Public Administration; Marketing, Sales & Service Business Education Curriculum Standards: Accounting, Economics and Personal Finance; Entrepreneurship, International Business, Management, Marketing

ELIGIBILITY






2. No more than one (1) Team member may have entered this event at a prior National Leadership Conference.



PROCEDURE


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GLOBAL BUSINESS (cont’d) The state competition will be comprised of two (2) parts: an objective test and interactive role play or presentation. A 60-minute objective test will be administered at the competitors’ home school by a test administrator unaffiliated with KY FBLA. The eight (8) Individuals or Teams with the highest scores on the objective test will be scheduled for the performance portion of the event. The order of performance will be randomly determined by an impartial person in the conference headquarters.

Case Study Problem (STATE ONLY):










JUDGING

Online Testing: Ties will be broken based on the order in which the tests were completed. The performance portion of this event will be evaluated by a panel of judges. All decisions of the judges are final. Timeline

Test: 1 hour Prep: 20 min Equipment Setup: N/A Performance: 7 min Warning: 6 min Time Up: 7 min Penalty Over Time: N/A Q & A: N/A

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GRAPHIC DESIGN

CONTENT


Create a digital magazine spread for the FBLA publication, Tomorrow’s Business Leader. You must include a cover; a feature article on an FBLA program; an interview with an educator, professional member, or sponsor; and a promotional announcement for the 2018 National Leadership Conference in Baltimore.

Career Cluster(s): Information Technology, Business Management and Administration. Business Education Curriculum Standards: Communication, Information Technology

ELIGIBILITY



State Conference Eligibility: Based on competitive events results, a maximum of three (3) Individuals/Individual or Teams per region are eligible for competition at the State Leadership Conference.

Presentation of the entry must be conducted by participants who authored the event.

REGULATIONS

1. The Graphic Design entry must be listed on the Event Participation Summary Form which must be submitted by the designated date with the name of the event, school name, Individual or Team member’s names, school city, and state.

2. Student members, not advisers, must prepare the Graphic Design piece. Advisers should serve as consultants to ensure that the performance component is well organized, contains substantiated statements, and is presented in a professional manner.

3. Graphic Design pieces not adhering to these regulations, including arriving late to the performance event, may be disqualified.


5. It may be an Individual event or an Individual or Team composed of two (2) or three (3) members.

6. Presentation of the entry must be conducted by participants who authored the event. In the case of a Team event, at least one author must give the presentation at the conference; however, All Team members who wish to be recognized as winners must register for the conference.

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PROCEDURE

1. Projects must address the given topic. Student members, not advisers, must prepare the projects.

2. Entries will be judged according to the rating sheet. 3. Participants should place emphasis on graphic interpretation of the topic and design. 4. You may not use any words, diagrams, clipart, and/or artwork that are not public

domain. 5. Logo must be saved in JPEG, GIF, or EPS format. Graphics should be computer

generated. 6. Members are expected to follow all applicable copyright laws. 7. Performances are not open to conference attendees.

Regional and State Leadership Conferences:

Preliminary Performance: 1. Competitors are responsible for bringing a copy of their project to show the judges. 2. Visual aids related to the project may be used; however, no items may be left with

the judges. 3. The Individual or Team must provide all equipment necessary to make the

presentation. Five (5) minutes will be allowed to set up and remove equipment and/or presentation items.

4. The Individual or Team has seven (7) minutes to present the project to a panel of judges.

5. At the end of six (6) minutes, a timekeeper will stand until noticed and hold up a time card indicating one (1) minute is left. At seven (7) minutes, the timekeeper will stand and hold up a time card indicating time is up. When the presentation is finished, the timekeeper will record the time used, noting a deduction of five points for any time over seven (7) minutes.

6. Following each presentation, judges will conduct a three (3) minute question-answer period.

Final Performance:

1. The top eight (8) Individuals or Individual or Teams or an equal number from each group will be selected to perform in the finals.

2. The final guidelines are the same as the preliminary guidelines described above.

JUDGING



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HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

CONTENT

Competencies: Managing Office Procedures; Medical Terminology; Legal & Ethical Issues; Communication Skills; Managing Financial Functions; Health Insurance; Records Management; Infection Control; Medical History; Technology

Career Cluster(s): Business Management & Administration; Health Science

Business Education Curriculum Standards: Career Development, Communication and Management

ELIGIBILITY




REGULATIONS





PROCEDURE


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HELP DESK

CONTENT

Objective Test Competencies: Help desk concepts; help desk operations; people component; help desk roles and responsibilities; process component: help desk process and procedures; information component: help desk performance measure; help desk setting; customer support as a profession; management processes.

The performance will focus on demonstration of good communication and listening skills; translating case into effective, efficient, and spontaneous action; demonstrate good decision-making and problem-solving skills; show a positive and professional demeanor; provide ways for client to solve their own problem; be responsible, reliable, and trustworthy; resolve conflict resolution.

Career Cluster(s): Business, Management and Administration; Information Technology

Business Education Curriculum Standards: Communication, Information Technology

ELIGIBILITY




REGULATIONS





PROCEDURES

Regional Objective Test:

A one-hour objective test will be administered based on the previously listed competencies.

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HELP DESK (cont’d)

State Objective Test:

A one-hour objective test will be administered based on the previously listed competencies.

The eight (8) Individuals with the highest score on the objective test will be scheduled for a performance. The order of performance will be randomly determined by an impartial person in the event office.

State Performance

A maximum of eight (8) finalists will advance to the final round.

Individuals who do not show up on time for the performance event may be disqualified. NO CELL PHONES ARE ALLOWED TO BE IN THE PREP OR PERFORMANCE ROOMS.

Ten (10) minutes before the performance, each participant will receive the scenario.

Two (2) 4”X6” note cards will be provided for each participant and may be used during the preparation and performance of the case. Information may be written on both sides of the note cards. Note cards will be collected following the presentation.

No reference materials, visual aids, or electronic devices may be brought to or used during the preparation or performance.

The participant has five (5) minutes to interact with a panel of judges and demonstrate in a clear and effective way how he/she would solve the problem. The judges will play the role of the second party in the presentation; refer to the case for specifics. A timekeeper will stand at four (4) minutes and again at five (5) minutes indicating time is up. This is a role play event. The final performance is not open to conference attendees.

JUDGING



Timeline Objective Test: 1 Hour Prep Time: 10 min Equipment Setup: N/A Performance: 5 min Warning: 4 min Time Up: 5 min Penalty Over Time: N/A Q & A: N/A

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HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

CONTENT

This event is composed of two (2) parts: an objective test and a case study.


Competencies: Hospitality Marketing Concepts; Types of Hospitality Markets and Customers; Hospitality Operation and Management Functions; Customer Service in the Hospitality Industry; Human Resource Management in the Hospitality Industry; Legal Issues, Financial Management, and Budgeting for the Hospitality Industry; Current Hospitality Industry Trends; Environmental, Ethical, and Global Issues for the Hospitality Industry; Hotel Sales Process

Case Study:

Case: A scenario in the hospitality management industry.

Career Cluster(s): Hospitality & Tourism, Business Management & Administration Business Education Curriculum Standards: Accounting, Business Law, Communication, Information Technology Management, and Marketing

ELIGIBILITY

Regional Conference Eligibility: Each chapter may enter one (1) Individual or Team of two (2) or three (3) participants at the Regional Leadership Conference if the following guideline is met:



REGULATIONS


2. No more than one (1) member may have participated in this event at a prior National Leadership Conference.



PROCEDURE


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HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT (cont’d)

The state competition will be comprised of two (2) parts: an objective test and interactive role play or presentation. A 60-minute objective test will be administered at the competitors’ home school by a test administrator unaffiliated with KY FBLA. The eight (8) Individuals or Teams with the highest scores on the objective test will be scheduled for the performance portion of the event. The order of performance will be randomly determined by an impartial person in the conference headquarters.











JUDGING



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IMPROMPTU SPEAKING

CONTENT

Participants will be given a topic related to one or more of the following: FBLA-PBL Goals, FBLA-PBL activities, FBLA-PBL current national programs, current events, and/or relevant business topics. The goals include:

Develop competent, aggressive business leadership

Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work

Create more interest in and understanding of the American business enterprise

Encourage members in the development of Individual projects that 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

Performance Competencies

Demonstrate excellent verbal communication. Display effective decision-making and problem-solving skills. Express self-confidence and poise. Work well as a team when applicable. Exhibit logic and systematic understanding. Conduct a professional business presentation. Answer questions effectively (when applicable).


Five (5) points are deducted if competitors do not follow the dress code. Five (5) points may be deducted for presentations over the allotted time. Five (5) points may be deducted for not following guidelines.

Career Cluster(s): Business, Management & Administration; Marketing, Sales & Service Business Education Curriculum Standards: Communication

ELIGIBILITY




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REGULATIONS



3. Participants failing to report on time for the event may be disqualified. 4. Two (2) 4” x 6” note cards will be provided to each competitor and may be used

during event preparation and performance. Information may be written on both sides of the note cards.

5. The cards will be collected following the presentation. 6. No other reference materials such as visual aids or electronic devices may be

brought to or used during the event preparation or presentation. 7. Competitors must prepare speeches. Advisers and others are not permitted to

help. 8. Handouts or other visual aids are not allowed.


Penalty points will be given if the speech is 30 seconds under or over the allocated time.

Five (5) points may be deducted for not following guidelines.

PROCEDURE

Preliminary Round:

Participants may be divided into preliminary groups. Participants must report for instructions and prep time at the designated time. For prep, participants should arrive early in the event of times being adjusted due to no-shows or Individual or Teams not using their entire time.

Participants will be given the topic and have ten (10) minutes to prepare their speeches prior to appearing before the judges. All participants will address the same topic

Two (2) 4” x 6” note cards will be given to each participant and may be used during the preparation and performance. Information may be written on both sides of the note card. Note cards will be collected following the presentation.

No reference materials, visual aids, or electronic devices may be brought to or used during the preparation or presentation.

Each speech should be four (4) minutes in length. At the end of three (3) minutes, a timekeeper will stand until noticed and hold up a time card indicating one (1) minute is left. At four (4) minutes, the timekeeper will stand and hold up a time card indicating time is up. When the speaker is finished, the time used by the participant will be recorded, noting a deduction of five (5) points for time under 3:31 or over 4:29 minutes. The preliminary performance (if needed) is not open to conference attendees.

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IMPROMPTU SPEAKING (cont’d) For the Regional Leadership Conference, an equal number of participants will be selected from each group for the final presentation, not to exceed a total of six (6) finalists. For the State Leadership Conference, a maximum of eight (8) participants, four (4) from each group, will be selected for the final round. Final Round: Finalists must report for instructions at the designated time. Participants who do not show up on time for their performance may be disqualified. Participants should arrive early in the event of times being adjusted due to no-shows or Individual or Teams not using their entire time. Finalists will be assigned times at random for their final speech. All other procedures as outlined in the preliminary round will be followed for the final round. The final performance is not open to conference attendees.

JUDGING

Speeches will be evaluated by a panel of judges. All decisions of the judges are final. Timeline Prep: 10 min Equipment Setup: N/A Performance: 4 min Warning: 3min Time Up: 4 min Penalty Over Time: 5 pts Q & A: N/A

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INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT

CONTENT

Competencies: Risk Management; Property and Liability Insurance; Health, Disability, and Life Insurance; Insurance Knowledge; Decision Making; Ethics; Careers

Business Education Curriculum Standards: Accounting: accounting process, special applications, financial statements; Career Development: workplace expectations; Economics & Personal Finance: personal decision making, managing finances and budgeting, markets and prices, banking, buying goods and services; Information Technology: application software, information retrieval, database management system; Management: management functions, financial decision making.

ELIGIBILITY




REGULATIONS





PROCEDURE


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INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS

CONTENT

Competencies: Consumerism; Characteristics and Organization of Business; Money Management, Banking, and Investments; Rights and Responsibilities of Employees, Managers, Owners, and Government; Career Awareness; Insurance; Economic Systems; Ethics; Global (International) Business

Career Cluster(s): Business, Management & Administration; Finance; Marketing, Sales & Service

Business Education Curriculum Standards: Career Development, Computation, Economics & Personal Finance, Entrepreneurship, Management, Marketing

ELIGIBILITY



Only members who are secondary students in grades 9 and 10 are eligible. State Conference Eligibility: Based on competitive event results, a maximum number of three (3) participants per region are eligible to compete at the State Leadership Conference.

REGULATIONS





PROCEDURE


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INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

CONTENT

Competencies: Grammar; Punctuation and Capitalization; Spelling; Proofreading & Editing; Word Definition and Usage; Oral Communication Concepts; Reading Comprehension


ELIGIBILITY



Only members who are secondary students in grades 9 and 10 are eligible.


REGULATIONS





PROCEDURE


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INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS PRESENTATION

CONTENT

The topic to be developed in this presentation and submitted for competition at the 2018 Regional, State, and National Leadership Conferences will be:

Create a business presentation that revolves around the theme, "What is FBLA to me?"

Career Cluster(s): Business, Management and Administration; Information Technology Business Education Curriculum Standards: Communication, Information Technology

ELIGIBILITY

Regional Conference Eligibility: Each chapter may enter one (1) Individual or Team composed of two (2) or three (3) members at the Regional Leadership Conference if the following guidelines are met:



State Conference Eligibility: Based on competitive event results, a maximum number of three (3) Individuals/Individual or Teams per region is/are eligible to compete at the State Leadership Conference.

REGULATIONS


2. Only one participant on a Team may have entered this event at a prior National Leadership Conference.

3. Participant(s) must adhere to the dress code established by KY FBLA or points may be deducted from their score.

4. Participants failing to report on time for the event may be disqualified. 5. Student members, not advisers, must prepare the presentations. Advisers

should serve as consultants to ensure that the presentations are well organized, contain substantiated statements, and are presented in a professional manner.

6. Entries may be created by an Individual or Team of two (2) or three (3) members.

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INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS PRESENTATION (cont’d)

PROCEDURE

Preliminary Performance

1. A maximum of six (6) finalists for regionals–or an equal number from each group–will advance to the final round.

2. Student members, not advisers, must prepare presentations. 3. The chapter must provide all equipment for the presentation. 4. The participant(s) must use a presentation software program as an aid in

delivering the business presentation. 5. Participant(s) must comply with state and federal copyright laws. 6. Five minutes (5) will be allowed to set up equipment or presentation items. 7. The participant(s) must perform all aspects of the presentation (e.g., speaking,

setup, operating audiovisual equipment). Other representatives of the chapter may not provide assistance.

8. The Individual or Team has seven (7) minutes to deliver the presentation. All Team members must actively participate in the presentation.

9. Visual aids and samples specifically related to the project may be used in the presentation; however, no items may be left with the judges.

10. At the end of six (6) minutes, a timekeeper will stand until noticed and hold up a card indicating one (1) minute is left. At seven (7) minutes, the timekeeper will stand and hold up a time card indicating time is up. When the presentation is finished, the timekeeper will record the time used, noting a deduction of five (5) points for any presentation over seven (7) minutes.


12. Preliminary performances are not open to conference attendees.

Final Performance The final performance guidelines are the same as the preliminary guidelines described above with the exception that eight (8) finalists will advance to the final round of competition. The final performance is not open to conference attendees.

JUDGING



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INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS PROCEDURES

CONTENT

Competencies: Human Relations; Technology Concepts; Communication Skills; Decision Making/Management; Career Development; Business Operations; Database/Information Management; Ethics/Safety; Finance; Information Processing Career Cluster(s): Business, Management & Administration; Information Technology Business Education Curriculum Standards: Career Development, Communication, Computation, Economics and Personal Finance, and Information Technology

ELIGIBILITY





REGULATIONS





PROCEDURE


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INTRODUCTION TO FBLA

CONTENT

Competencies: FBLA Organization; Bylaws and Chapter Management Handbook; National Competitive Event Guidelines; National Publications; Creed and National Goals

ELIGIBILITY




REGULATIONS





PROCEDURE


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INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL MATH

CONTENT

Competencies: Basic Math Concepts; Consumer Credit; Data Analysis and Probability; Decimals; Discounts; Fractions; Percentages

Career Cluster(s): Business, Management & Administration; Finance Business Education Curriculum Standards: Computation

ELIGIBILITY




REGULATIONS





PROCEDURE


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INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

CONTENT

Competencies: Computer Hardware; Computer Software; Operating Systems; Common Program Functions; Spreadsheets; Presentation Software; Networking Concepts; Email and Electronic Communication; Internet Use Career Clusters: Information Technology Business Education Curriculum Standards: Information Technology: computer architecture, operating systems, environments, and utilities, application software, input technologies

ELIGIBILITY




REGULATIONS





PROCEDURE


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INTRODUCTION TO PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE

CONTENT

Competencies: Parliamentary Procedure Principles; FBLA Bylaws Career Cluster: Business Management

ELIGIBILITY




REGULATIONS





PROCEDURE


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INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SPEAKING

CONTENT

The content of the four-minute (4) speech must be of a business nature and must be developed from one or more of the nine (9) FBLA-PBL goals.


ELIGIBILITY





REGULATIONS




may be deducted from their score. 5. This event consists of a four (4) minute speech. The speech must be of a

business nature and must be developed from one or more of the nine (9) FBLA-PBL goals.

6. The goals include:

Develop competent, aggressive business leadership.

Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work.

Create more interest in and understanding of the American business enterprise.

Encourage members in the development of Individual projects that 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. 7. Each participant's speech must be the result of his/her own efforts. Facts and

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INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SPEAKING (cont’d)

working data may be secured from any source. The speeches must be prepared by student members, not advisers. Local advisers should serve as consultants to ensure that the speeches are well organized, contain substantiated statements, and are written in a business style.

8. When delivering the speech, the participant may use notes or note cards. 9. No visual aids may be used. 10. No lectern/podium or microphone may be provided. 11. No performances, preliminary or final, are open to conference attendees.

PROCEDURE

Preliminary Round:

Participants may be divided into preliminary groups.

Participants will report for instructions and will be assigned speaking times thirty (30) minutes prior to the first speech. At the time of the performance, the event coordinator will introduce each participant by name only and will announce the title of his/her speech.

Each speech should be four (4) minutes in length. At the end of three (3) minutes, a timekeeper will stand until noticed and hold up a time card indicating one (1) minute is left. At four (4) minutes, the timekeeper will stand and hold up a time card indicating time is up. When the speaker is finished, the time used by the participant will be recorded, noting a deduction of five (5) points for time under 3:31 or over 4:29 minutes.

For the Regional Leadership Conference, an equal number of participants will be selected from each group for the final presentation, not to exceed a total of six finalists. For the State Leadership Conference, a maximum of eight (8) participants—four (4) from each group—will be selected for the final round.

Final Round:

Participants will be assigned times at random for their final performance.

All other procedures as outlined for the preliminary round will be followed for the final round.

JUDGING

Participants will be judged by a panel of judges. All decisions of the judges are final.

Timeline Equipment Setup: N/A Performance: 4 min Warning: 3 min Time Up: 4 min Penalty Over Time: 5 min Q & A: N/A

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JOB INTERVIEW

CONTENT

This event consists of two (2) parts:

Cover Letter and Résumé: The cover letter and résumé must be composed prior to the Regional/State Leadership Conference and submitted electronically by the conference deadline stated in the conference memo. Submission guidelines for the Regional/State Leadership Conference Memo must be followed. Materials may be updated prior to the State Leadership Conference, but the deadline must be met or the competitor will be disqualified. Interviews:

Participants will be scheduled for an initial simulated job interview. Finalists will be scheduled for a second interview. Career Cluster(s): Business, Management & Administration; Finance; Marketing, Sales and Service Business Education Curriculum Standards: Career Development, Communications

ELIGIBILITY




REGULATIONS




may be deducted from their score. 5. Each participant must apply for a business or business-related job at Merit

Corporation (a fictitious company) in Washington DC. Company benefits include paid holidays and vacation, sick leave, a retirement plan, and health insurance.

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JOB INTERVIEW (cont’d)

Salary will be commensurate with experience and education. Merit Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. The job must be one for which the competitor is now qualified or he/she will be qualified for at the completion of the current school year. It may be a part-time, internship, or full-time job.

6. At the time of the interview(s) on the day of the Regional Leadership Conference, the participants must submit three (3) letter-size manila folders (one for each judge), containing a single copy of the following items:

a. A one-page cover letter (original or copy) from the participant addressed to:

Dr. Terry E. Johnson Director of Human Resources Merit Corporation 1640 Franklin Place Washington, DC 20041

b. A brief résumé (original or copy) not to exceed two (2) pages. Highlight your work/volunteer experience.

c. Photographs are not allowed.

7. The tab of the folders to be submitted to the judges at the time of interview must be labeled with the event title, participant's name, state and school. No additional items may be brought into the interview or left with the judges.

8. The letters of application and résumés must be prepared by the student members, not advisers. Local advisers should serve as consultants to ensure that the letters of application and résumés are well organized, contain substantiated statements, and are written in a business style. Include participant’s name on all pages submitted.

PROCEDURE

This event consists of two (2) parts: submission of a cover letter and résumé submitted electronically by the conference deadline, according to Conference Memo directions, and participation in a simulated interview.

Participants will apply for a position at Merit Corporation. Merit Corporation is a large fictional national corporation headquartered in Washington, DC. Company benefits include paid holidays and vacations, sick leave, a retirement plan, and health insurance. Salary will be commensurate with experience and education. Merit Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Cover letter and Résumé

A cover letter and résumé must be submitted as previously listed under CONTENT and REGULATIONS.

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JOB INTERVIEW (cont’d) .

REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Preliminary Interviews:

Participants will be divided into groups for the initial interviews.

Folders [up to three (3)] containing the participant’s Cover Letter and Résumé are to be brought by the participant to the interview and one folder given to each judge at the time of interview. Each folder must be labeled with the event title, participant's name, state and school; and the participant’s name must be on all pages of the folder contents.

Participants will be scheduled for a five-minute (5) preliminary interview. Based upon the Pre-judged credentials and initial interview, a maximum of six (6) finalists—an equal number from each group—will be selected for a final interview.

Final Interviews: Participants will be assigned times at random for their final eight-minute (8) interview.

All other procedures as outlined for the preliminary interviews will be followed for the final interview.

STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Initial Interviews:

1. Participants will be divided into two (2) groups for the initial interview. 2. Participants will be scheduled for a ten-minute (10) initial interview. Based upon

the initial interview, the cover letter and résumé. A maximum of eight (8) finalists—four (4) from each group—will be selected for a final interview.

Final Interviews:

1. Participants will be assigned times at random for their final fifteen-minute (15) interview.

2. All other procedures as outlined for the preliminary interviews will be followed for the final interview.

JUDGING

In the initial interview, participants may be judged by only one interviewer or a panel of judges. In the final interview, finalists will be judged by a panel of judges. All decisions of the judges are final. Timeline

Credentials Submission Upload Deadline: February 1 Preliminary Interview: 10 min Final Interview: 15 min

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JOURNALISM

CONTENT

Competencies: Economics and Business of Journalism; Grammar and Format; Law and Ethics of Journalism; Basic Principles of Journalism; History of Journalism

Career Cluster(s): Arts, A/V Technology, & Communication.

Business Education Curriculum Standards: Communication

ELIGIBILITY




REGULATIONS





PROCEDURE


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LIFESMARTS This online event challenges students to integrate multiple areas of business knowledge and skills, using critical-thinking skills and teamwork during the competition. Student teams will compete online during the fall and spring competitions.

ELIGIBILITY

School teams of two (2), from active, local chapters may participate in both the fall and spring online LifeSmarts Competitions.

A team member cannot be on more than one (1) team. Teams may compete in both the fall and spring competitions, and more than one (1) team may compete per chapter.

Members are unable to participate in any other event if they have qualified and plan on participating at the NLC.

OVERVIEW

This event challenges students to integrate multiple areas of business knowledge and skills, using critical-thinking skills and Individual or Teamwork during competition. Student Individual or Teams will compete online during the fall and spring competitions. Register Online

Compete individually, with both team members completing a 60-question quiz across all LifeSmarts topic areas.

Demonstrate leadership by completing a team personal finance assessment. Complete a team consumer assessment. Receive a cumulative score after completing all activities. Be ranked against other participating FBLA teams. Registration at go.fbla.org/LifeSmarts when competition opens before starting

date.

GUIDELINES

The top twelve (12) nationally ranked Individual or Teams from each FBLA LifeSmarts Competition— both fall and spring but no more than one (1) per state, per challenge—are eligible to compete at NLC. These twenty-four (24) Individual or Teams are determined by the standings in the fall and spring FBLA LifeSmarts Competition, which is administered via the Internet during the school year.

At NLC, teams will compete four times:

Two (2) buzzer matches One (1) team activity One (1) Individual assessment per team member The top eight (8) teams advance to the second day of competition, which is a knock-

out bracket Scores are cumulative

http://go.fbla.org/LifeSmarts

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LIFESMARTS (cont’d) NBEA Standards

Business Law Information Technology Management Marketing

CAREER CLUSTERS: Business Management and Administration, Finance, Information Technology, and Marketing

2017-18 Dates Fall Competition: October 16 - November 11, 2017 Spring Competition: January 29, 2018 – February 27, 2018 Note: Registration is on FBLA-PBL.org when competition opens a week before the starting date.

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LOCAL CHAPTER ANNUAL BUSINESS REPORT HAMDEN L. FORKNER AWARD

CONTENT

The report should summarize the activities of the local chapter for the current school year. Projects used for other FBLA reports may be included. The report should include the chapter's profile, productivity, recognition, and businesslike procedures. Career Cluster(s): Business, Management & Administration; Finance; Information Technology; Marketing, Sales & Service Business Education Curriculum Standards: Communication, Information Technology, Marketing

ELIGIBILITY

Regional Conference Eligibility: Each chapter must electronically submit the report from its members who are posted as having paid membership dues by February 1 of the current school year. State Conference Eligibility: Based on competitive event results, a maximum number of three (3) participants per region are eligible to compete at the State Leadership Conference.

REGULATIONS

1. The Local Chapter Annual Business Report must be listed on the Event

Participation Summary Form and submitted by the designated date. 2. Report formats must adhere to the following guidelines:

a. Student members, not advisers, must prepare reports. b. A PDF of the report must be uploaded by the chapter adviser and received by

the state adviser to be judged by the designated date. This is for the State Leadership Conference. Refer to your regional guidelines for information on how the project is to be received for the Regional Leadership Conference.

c. Reports must describe activities of the chapter that were conducted between the start of the previous State Leadership Conference and start of the Current State Leadership Conference.

d. Penalty points will be given if the written project doesn’t adhere to the guidelines.


f. Table of contents with page numbers should be included. g. Letter to membership by chapter president should be included. h. Follow the RATING SHEET sequence in writing the report. If information is

not available for a particular criterion, include a statement to that effect in the report.

i. Pages are numbered and must be sized for 8 ½” x 11”.

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LOCAL CHAPTER ANNUAL BUSINESS REPORT (cont’d)

j. Reports must not exceed fifteen (15) pages. (Divider pages and appendices are optional and are included in the page count.)

3. Entries must adhere to all regulations or penalty points may be deducted.

PROCEDURE

Report Competencies

arrange report in proper business style and logically arranged

correct spelling and grammar

describe report development

explain local chapter organization and characteristics of chapter

document productivity and recognition of chapter

JUDGING


AWARDS

The number of awards presented at the Regional and State Leadership Conference is determined by judges and/or number of entries. The maximum number for the Regional Leadership Conference is three (3), and the maximum number for the State Leadership Conference is five (5).

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LOCAL CHAPTER NAME TAG (REGIONAL/STATE ONLY)

This event is regional and state only. Participants do not advance to the National Leadership Conference.

ELIGIBILITY

Regional Conference Eligibility: Each chapter may enter this event if the following requirements are met:

The local chapter name tags must be the work of chapter members.

The member(s) working on the local chapter name tags must be posted as having paid local, state, and national dues by the membership deadline of February 1.

State Conference Eligibility: Based on competitive event results, a maximum number of three (3) local chapter name tag entries per region is eligible for competition at the State Leadership Conference.

REGULATIONS

1. The local chapter name tag must be prepared by chapter members, not advisers. Local advisers should serve as consultants.

2. No more than five (5) students may be entered in this event. 3. Two nametags must be submitted ready-to-wear (in a nametag holder,

attached to a lanyard, etc. It must be able to be attached to clothing as submitted.)

4. The name tag must be no larger than 4”x 4”. 5. It must incorporate the current State theme in one of the follow formats:


*Note: FBLA must be on the name tag BUT NOT as part of the theme.

6. Submitted name tag for judging must include:

a. A Member’s Name b. School c. Chapter Number d. The Current State Theme

7. Any name tag not adhering to these regulations may be disqualified.

**For Regional Conferences, please remember all members must wear a uniform name tag regardless of whether you enter this event.

JUDGING


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LOCAL CHAPTER NEWSLETTER (REGIONAL/STATE ONLY)

FBLA activities should emphasize the importance of basic communication skills and promotion of the organization.

Since this event is regional and state only, the participants do not advance to the National Leadership Conference.

ELIGIBILITY

Regional Conference Eligibility: Each chapter may enter this event if the following requirements are met:

The local chapter newsletters must be the work of chapter members.

The members working on the local chapter must be posted as having paid local, state, and national dues by the membership deadline of February 1.

State Conference Eligibility: Based on competitive event results, a maximum number of three (3) local chapter newsletter entries per region is eligible for competition at the State Leadership Conference.

REGULATIONS

1. The local chapter must submit the original of two different newsletters in one letter-size manila folder properly labeled with school name and event title. It must be received by the designated date.

2. The local chapter name, chapter number and date must be included in the masthead.

3. The local chapter newsletters must be prepared by chapter members, not advisers. Local advisers should serve as consultants to ensure that the newsletters are well organized, contain substantial statements, and are written in a business style.

4. No more than five (5) members may be entered in this event. 5. The newsletters must describe activities of the local chapter which were

published between the previous year's State Leadership Conference and the current year's Regional Leadership Conference.

6. No professional publishing company is to be used in the creation of the local newsletter.

7. Newsletters are not to exceed four printed pages. (Four one-sided or two front and back)

8. The original newsletters must be submitted for judging. 9. Copies of the original should be distributed to the members. 10. Newsletters not adhering to these regulations may be disqualified.

JUDGING


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LOCAL CHAPTER SCRAPBOOK (REGIONAL AND STATE EVENT ONLY) FBLA activities should encourage creative thinking and challenge the ingenuity of its members. These FBLA activities should be recorded in a historical manner to be kept as a permanent record of the FBLA chapter. Since this event is regional and state only, the participants do not advance to the National Leadership Conference.

ELIGIBILITY


The scrapbook must be the work of chapter members.


State Conference Eligibility: Based on competitive event results, a maximum number of three (3) scrapbooks per region are eligible to compete at the State Leadership Conference.

REGULATIONS

1. The scrapbook must be listed on the Event Participation Summary Form which

must be submitted by the designated date. 2. Failure to adhere to the following guidelines will result in disqualification of the

scrapbook:

a. Local chapter scrapbooks must be planned, constructed, and prepared by chapter members. Scrapbooks may not be prepared by advisers or persons outside the chapter.

The scrapbook must be contained in the 12” x 12” or 11.75” x 12” FBLA scrapbook cover obtained through the FBLA-PBL Marketplace.

Nothing may be written on or added to either side of the front or back covers of the 12” x 12” or 11.75” x 12” FBLA scrapbook.

b. Pages must not be pre-printed with words, figures, designs, etc. Everything must be affixed to a blank scrapbook page. No computer generated pages are allowed.

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LOCAL CHAPTER SCRAPBOOK (cont’d) (REGIONAL AND STATE EVENT ONLY)

c. The scrapbook must not exceed 100 pages, excluding cover. Each side

of the paper upon which information is given is counted as a page.

d. All pages must be numbered including title page, table of contents, and dividers.

e. The title page must be the first page and must contain the name and number of the local chapter. It may contain the names of the members who prepared the scrapbook and any other material.

f. Scrapbooks must have a table of contents.

3. Items included in the scrapbook should portray chapter activities from Regional Leadership Conference to Regional Leadership Conference. It may not be added to, changed, or brought up to date between the Regional and State Leadership Conferences.

4. Any quality and color paper may be used within the scrapbook. 5. A general theme may be used throughout the scrapbook. 6. Scrapbooks will not be available for viewing at the regional conference. They

will be available for viewing after judging at the state conference.

PROCEDURE

Scrapbooks must be taken to the location specified at the Regional and State Leadership Conferences. They must be left at the time indicated in the program. Only one person should check in with the event coordinator to place the scrapbook for judging. No one from local chapters will be permitted to be present before or during judging.

JUDGING

A panel of judges will select the winners. All judges' decisions are final.

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MANAGEMENT DECISION MAKING

CONTENT

This event is composed of two (2) parts: an objective test and a decision-making problem (case study) with the decision presented and defended before a panel of judges.


Objective Test:

Objective Test Competencies: Information and communication systems; human resource management; financial management; business operations; management functions and environment; business ownership and law; strategic management; ethics and social responsibility; marketing; economic concepts; careers.

Case Study:

At the State Leadership Conference, a maximum number of eight (8) Individual or Teams will be selected based on the objective test scores to present the decision-making problem.

An interactive case study will be given concerning a problem encountered by managers in one of the following areas: human resource management, financial management, marketing management, or information systems management. Members of the Individual or Team will assume the role(s) of management and present a solution to the case problem.

Career Cluster(s): Business, Management & Administration; Marketing, Sales and Service Business Education Curriculum Standards: Accounting, Business Law, Communications, Economics and Personal Finance, Entrepreneurship, Information Technology, and Management

ELIGIBILITY







3. Participants failing to report on time for the event may be disqualified.

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MANAGEMENT DECISION MAKING (cont’d)

PROCEDURE





Two (2) 4"x6" note cards will be provided to each competitor and may be used during event preparation and performance. Information may be written on both sides of the note cards. Note cards will be collected following the presentation.








JUDGING

Online Testing: Ties will be broken based on the order in which the tests were completed. The performance portion of this event will be evaluated by a panel of judges. All decisions of the judges are final.


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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

CONTENT

Objective Test:

Competencies: Systems Analysis & Design (Systems Development Life Cycle); Database Management and Modeling Concepts; Object Oriented Analysis and Design; User Interfaces; System Controls; Defining System and Business Requirements

Case Study:

Case: A decision-making problem outlining a small business’ environment and needs. Competitors will analyze the situation and recommend an information system solution to address the issues raised.


Business Education Curriculum Standards: Communication, Information Technology and Management

ELIGIBILITY



State Conference Eligibility: Based on competitive event results, a maximum number of three (3) Individual or Teams per region is eligible to compete at the State Leadership Conference.

REGULATIONS


2. Only one (1) Team member may have entered this event at a prior National Leadership Conference.



PROCEDURE


The state competition will be comprised of two (2) parts: an objective test and interactive role play or presentation. A 60-minute objective test will be administered at the competitors’ home school by a test administrator unaffiliated with KY FBLA. The eight (8) Individuals or Teams with the highest scores on the objective test will be

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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (cont’d)

scheduled for the performance portion of the event. The order of performance will be randomly determined by an impartial person in the conference headquarters.











JUDGING



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MARKETING

CONTENT

Competencies: Basic Marketing Functions; Channels of Distribution; Legal, Ethical, and Social Aspects of Marketing; Promotion and Advertising Media; Marketing Information, Research, and Planning; E-Commerce; Economics; Selling and Merchandising

Career Cluster(s): Business, Management & Administration; Marketing, Sales & Service Business Education Curriculum Standards: Entrepreneurship, Marketing

ELIGIBILITY




REGULATIONS





PROCEDURE

At the Regional Leadership Conference, a one-hour objective test will be administered based on the previously listed content. These tests will be administered onsite at the Regional Leadership Conference. The state competition will be comprised of two (2) parts: an objective test and interactive role play or presentation. A 60-minute objective test will be administered at the competitors’ home school by a test administrator unaffiliated with KY FBLA. The eight (8) Individuals or Teams with the highest scores on the objective test will be scheduled for the performance portion of the event. The order of performance will be randomly determined by an impartial person in the conference headquarters.

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MARKETING (cont’d) Case Study Problem (STATE ONLY):










JUDGING


The performance portion of this event will be evaluated by a panel of judges. All decisions of the judges are final. Timeline


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MICROSOFT OFFICE SPECIALIST (MOS)-WORD & EXCEL (National Event Only)

A core-level candidate for the Microsoft Word and Excel 2013 exams should have a fundamental understanding of the Word and Excel environment and the ability to complete tasks independently. They should know and demonstrate the correct application of the principal features of the software.

ELIGIBILITY

Individuals from active local chapters may participate in the MOS Word or MOS Excel event. The top four (4) participants from each state in each event are eligible to compete at the National Leadership Conference. Competitors must have paid FBLA national and state dues by February 1 of the current school year.

Overview

Students will take the MOS Word 2013 Core exam or the MOS Excel 2013 Core exam at their schools or at test centers. FBLA student members must register as a Certiport Testing Candidate and take a Qualifying MOS Certification Exam to participate in the new Microsoft Office Specialist events. Students may take the test at the local level more than once. The top four participants scoring the highest and having the least time from each state in each exam are eligible for national competition. The qualifying tests have associated costs if your school doesn’t have a site license to administer the MOS tests.

Visit www.certiport.com.

Login using your Username and Password.

Select “My Profile” at the top margin of the Certiport page.

Select the “Profile” tab.

Ensure “Student” is selected under Status.

CRITICAL: Select “FBLA” in the Student Organizations field.

Click the “Submit” button at the bottom of the page

Students will be notified at the end of March if they qualify for the national events.

Final Onsite Exam Qualifying students will take the MOS Word 2013 Expert or the MOS Excel 2013 Expert exam at the National Leadership Conference.

2017-18 MOS DATES: September 1, 2017 to February 1, 2018

Competencies For a list of the MOS Word Exam competencies go to www.certiport.com/MOS.

http://www.certiport.com/

http://www.certiport.com/MOS

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MOBILE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT

CONTENT


Develop an app to manage the issuance of books and to provide other information at a school library. Give the school a name. The app must be able to do or show the following: Allow students and teachers to reserve books. Allow students and teachers to check out books. Remind students and teachers when books are overdue. Show a map of the school library.

Career Clusters: Information Technology Business Education Curriculum Standards: Information Technology: computer architecture; operation systems, environments, and utilities; systems analysis and design; communications and networking infrastructures; network applications; Management: technology and information management

ELIGIBILITY

Regional Conference Eligibility: Each chapter may enter one (1) Individual or Team composed of two to three (2 to 3) members if the following requirement is met:



REGULATIONS



PROCEDURES

The Individual or Team will research the topic and then create a mobile application on the national topic.

Project submission must include the source code and screen shots of the GUI in PDF format.

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MOBILE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT (cont’d)

The solution must run standalone with no programming errors.

Projects/events may be created with preferred equipment, but must be able to be opened using Windows XP or higher

The program must be uploaded as a URL.

A Statement of Assurance must be submitted by the deadline.

May use one of the following platforms to develop the project: Google’s Android™, Apple iOS™ or Microsoft Windows Phone™.

The application may deploy from a smartphone, tablet, or both, but must be smartphone deployable.

The application need not be available for download from a digital distribution multimedia-content service.

Program produced for this event must be prepared by the participant(s) without help from other programmers or teachers.

**National Leadership Conference: There is a performance component at the National Leadership Conference. Refer to the NLC Competitive Event Guidelines for details on this aspect.

JUDGING

Using the rating sheet, a panel of judges selects the winners. All decisions of the judges are final. Timeline

Equipment Setup: 5 min Performance: 7 min Warning: 6 min Time Up: 7 min Penalty Over Time: 5 min Q & A: 3 min

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NETWORK DESIGN

CONTENT

This event is composed of two (2) parts: an objective test and a case-study problem that is presented and defended before a panel of judges.

Objective Test:

Competencies: Network Installation—Planning and Configuration; Problem Solving/Troubleshooting; Network Administrator Functions; Configuration of Internet Resources—Web service, DMZ, FTP, etc.; Backup and Disaster Recovery; Configuration Network Resources & Services

Interactive Role Play: Case: An analysis of a computing environment situation and recommendation for a network solution that addresses the issues provided.

Career Cluster(s): Information Technology Business Education Curriculum Standards: Communication, Information Technology, Management

ELIGIBILITY

Regional Conference Eligibility: Each chapter may enter one (1) Individual or Team composed of two (2) or three (3) members at the Regional Leadership Conference if the following guidelines are met:




REGULATIONS




PROCEDURE


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NETWORK DESIGN (cont’d) The state competition will be comprised of two (2) parts: an objective test and interactive role play or presentation. A 60-minute objective test will be administered at the competitors’ home school by a test administrator unaffiliated with KY FBLA. The eight (8) Individuals or Teams with the highest scores on the objective test will be scheduled for the performance portion of the event. The order of performance will be randomly determined by an impartial person in the conference headquarters.











JUDGING




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NETWORKING CONCEPTS

CONTENT

Competencies: General Network Terminology and Concepts; Network Operating System Concepts; Network Security; Equipment for Network Access (Wi-Fi, wireless); OSI Model Functionality; Network Topologies & Connectivity.

Career Cluster(s): Information Technology Business Education Curriculum Standards: Information Technology, Management

ELIGIBILITY




REGULATIONS





PROCEDURE


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ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP

CONTENT

Competencies: Leadership Concepts; Leadership Managerial Roles; Behavior and Motivation; Networking; Communication Skills; Leader and Follower Relations; Team Leadership; Self-Managed Teams; Strategic Leadership for Managing Crises and Change; Levels of Leadership; Leadership Theory; Traits of Effective Leaders; Personality Profile of Effective Leaders; Leadership Attitudes; Ethical Leadership; Relationship Between Power, Politics, Networking, and Negotiation; Coaching; Managing Conflict; Team Decision Making; Organizational Politics; Team Skills; Charismatic and Transformational Leadership; Stewardship and Servant Leadership; Diverse Setting

Career Cluster(s): Agriculture; Arts, AV Technology, & Communication; Business Management & Administration; Finance; Government & Public Administration; Human Services; Information Technology; Law & Public Safety; Marketing, Sales, & Service; S.T.E.M. Business Education Curriculum Standards: Career Development, Communication

ELIGIBILITY




REGULATIONS





PROCEDURE


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PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE

CHARLES W. YOUNG AWARD

CONTENT

This event is composed of two (2) parts:

Objective Test:

The majority of the objective test will consist of parliamentary procedure principles with additional questions on FBLA Bylaws. Through a partnership with the National Association of Parliamentarians (NAP), questions for the parliamentary procedure principles section of the exam will be drawn from NAP’s official test bank. The Individual or Team score is determined by averaging the scores of its members.

Parliamentary procedure questions are based on Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, 11th Edition.

Performance:

The case problem will be given to simulate a regular chapter meeting.

Career Cluster(s): Business Management and Administration Business Education Curriculum Standards: Communication

ELIGIBILITY

Regional Leadership Conference: Each chapter may enter one (1) Team, which must be composed of four (4) or five (5) persons—president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and an additional member if the following guidelines are met:

Only two (2) members may have participated in this event at a prior National Leadership Conference.

The Individual or Team members must be posted as having paid local, state, and national dues by the membership deadline of February 1.


Regional/State Parliamentarian: Selection of the regional or state parliamentarian is made from those Individual or Team members or eligible regional candidates* who meet the following criteria:

1. Are active members 2. Have one or more years remaining in FBLA 3. Score highest on the regional or state parliamentary procedure objective test at

the Regional or State Leadership Conference 4. Have completed the application form for regional/state parliamentarian and

submitted them by the designated date.

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PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE (cont’d)

*An eligible regional candidate is the person who scores highest on the Parliamentary Procedure objective test at the Regional Leadership Conference and is not already a member of a regional Individual or Team participating at the Regional Leadership Conference. This person is eligible to take the objective test at the State Leadership Conference solely for consideration as State Parliamentarian.

REGULATIONS



may be deducted from their score. 4. Chapters are allowed one (1) substitution of a Team member on the original

parliamentary procedure Team who participated at the Regional Leadership Conference.

PROCEDURE

Objective Test:


While this is a Team event, participants will complete the online objective test individually.

The Team score is determined by averaging the scores of its members. The eight (8) Teams with the highest average scores will be selected for the performance. The order of performance will be randomly determined by an impartial person in the conference headquarters.

Performance:

The eight (8) participating finalist Teams will meet for instructions and time assignments thirty (30) minutes before the first performance is scheduled to begin. Individual or Teams not reporting for instructions may be disqualified. NO CELL PHONES ARE ALLOWED TO BE IN THE PREP ROOM.

Twenty (20) minutes before the performance, each Team will receive the case study.

The Team may use the preparation time to consider procedure. Parliamentary procedure reference materials may be used during this preparation period but not during the performance itself. The following items may be taken into the preparation room and may be used in the performance room: a copy of the problem for each Team member (given in the preparation room), the treasurer’s report, and a copy of the minutes from a preceding meeting. Participants are not to write on the copy of the problem.

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PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE (cont’d)

Performances must include presentation of procedures that are used in a complete regular meeting of the chapter from the time the meeting is called to order until it is adjourned. Items designated in the case must be included in the appropriate order of business, but other items should also be taken up during the meeting. During the performance the secretary will take notes, but the notes will not be transcribed into minutes.

No reference materials, visual aids, or electronic devices may be brought to or used during the performance.

The problem may or may not include each class of motions, but all five classes of motions—main, subsidiary, privileged, incidental, and motions that bring a question again before the assembly— must be demonstrated during the performance.

Performance time may be from nine (9) to eleven (11) minutes. At the end of eight (8) minutes, a timekeeper will stand until noticed and hold up a time card. At eleven (11) minutes, the timekeeper will stand and hold up a time card indicating time is up.

When each Team is finished, the time will be recorded, noting a deduction of one (1) point for each full half minute (30 seconds) less than nine (9) minutes and over eleven (11) minutes.

The final performances are not open to conference attendees.

JUDGING

The performance portion of the event will be evaluated by a panel of judges. Judges' decisions will be based on new 11th edition of Robert's Rules of Order. All decisions of the judges are final.

*Robert's Rules of Order, 11th edition, Newly Revised.

Timeline Objective Test: 1 hour Prep: 20 min Equipment Setup: N/A Performance: 9 min Warning: 8 min Time Up: 11 min Penalty Over Time: 5 pts Q & A: N/A

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PARTNERSHIP WITH BUSINESS PROJECT (STATE AND NATIONAL EVENT ONLY)

CONTENT

Demonstrate the development and implementation of an innovative, creative, and effective partnership plan. Include:

description of the partnership goals and planning activities. roles of business leaders and chapter members in developing and implementing

the partnership . results, concepts learned, and impact of the project. provide degree of involvement (hours spent, personal contact, executives and

department heads contacted). examples of publicity and recognition received as a result of the partnership.

Career Cluster(s): Business, Management & Administration; Information Technology; Marketing, Sales & Service Business Education Curriculum Standards: Career Development, Communication, Entrepreneurship, Information Technology Management

ELIGIBILITY

State Conference Eligibility: Each chapter uploads a PDF of the report from its members who are posted as having paid local, state, and national dues by the membership deadline of February 1.

REGULATIONS

1. The Partnership with Business Project report must be listed on the Event Participation Summary Form and submitted by the designated date.

2. Report formats must adhere to the following guidelines: a. Competitors must prepare reports. Advisers and others are not permitted to write

reports. b. The adviser must upload a PDF of the report by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time of the

conference deadline. c. Front cover is not counted against page limit. d. The Partnership with Business Project should include the name of school, state,

name of the event, and year (20XX–XX) on the cover. Divider pages and appendices are optional and must be included in the page count.

e. Reports must include a table of contents and page numbers. f. Pages must be numbered and formatted to fit on 8-½"x11" paper. g. Reports start from previous State Leadership Conference to current State

Leadership Conference. h. Follow the rating sheet sequence when writing the report. If information is not


i. Points will be deducted if the written project doesn't adhere to the guidelines. j. Project content is prejudged before the SLC.

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PARTNERSHIP WITH BUSINESS PROJECT (cont’d) (STATE AND NATIONAL EVENT ONLY)

k. Reports must be original, current, and not submitted for a previous SLC. l. Reports submitted for competition become the property of FBLA-PBL, Inc.




JUDGING


AWARDS

The judges will determine the number of awards presented at the State Leadership Conference. The maximum number will be five.

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PERSONAL FINANCE

CONTENT

Competencies: Financial Principles Related to Personal Decision Making; Managing Budgets and Finance (Planning and Money Management); Earning a Living (Income, Taxes); Buying Goods and Services; Saving and Investing; Banking and Insurance; Credit and Debt Career Cluster(s): Business, Management and Administration; Finance

Business Education Curriculum Standards: Economics and Personal Finance

ELIGIBILITY




REGULATIONS





PROCEDURE


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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

CONTENT

The topic to be developed in this presentation and submitted for competition at the 2018 Regional, State, and National Leadership Conferences will be:

Develop a Public Service Announcement that addresses the issue of student safety and protection with regard to cyber bullying.

The presentation may include, but not limited to, elements such as graphics, pictures, music, voiceover, sound and text.

Career Cluster: Arts, A/V Technology and Communications Business Education Curriculum Standards: Communication: technological, organizational; Information Technology: information technology and major business functions, application software, input technologies, information retrieval

ELIGIBILITY



State Conference Eligibility: Based on competitive event results, a maximum number of three (3) Individuals/Individual or Teams per region is eligible to compete at the State Leadership Conference.

REGULATIONS


2. Only one Team member may have entered this event at a prior National Leadership Conference.

3. Participant(s) must adhere to the dress code established by KY FBLA or points may be deducted from their score.

4. Student members, not advisers, must prepare the presentations. Advisers should serve as consultants to ensure that the presentations are well organized, contain substantiated statements, and are presented in a professional manner.

5. Entries may be created by an Individual or Team of two or three members. 6. Presentation of the entry must be conducted by participants who authored the

event. 7. Participant(s) failing to report on time for the event may be disqualified.

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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (cont’d)

PROCEDURE


1. A maximum of eight (8) finalists–or an equal number from each group–will advance to the final round.

2. The presentation is an explanation of the topic research, script development, and video production.

3. The PSA must be shown to the judges. The presentation should include, but not be limited to: the Individual or Team’s objective toward the topic, major findings from the topic research, the script writing process, use of different video techniques, a list of equipment and software used; and copyright issues with pictures, music or other items.

4. Participants are responsible for bringing a copy of the project submitted to use in the onsite presentation and must bring their own script copy if they want to refer to it during the presentation.

5. Visual aids related to the project may be used; however, no items may be left with the judges.

6. Five (5) minutes will be allowed to set up and remove equipment and/or presentation items.

7. The chapter must provide all equipment needed for the presentation. Internet access will be available.

8. Individual or Teams will have five (5) minutes to describe the project and show their video.

9. At the end of four (4) minutes, a timekeeper will stand until noticed and hold up a time card indicating one (1) minute is left, and at five (5) minutes, the timekeeper will stand and hold up a time card indicating time is up. When the presentation is finished, the timekeeper will record the time used, noting a deduction of five (5) points for any time over five (5) minutes.


11. Preliminary performances are not open to conference attendees.

Final Performance

The final performance guidelines are the same as the preliminary guidelines described above.

The final performance is not open to conference attendees. Timeline


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PUBLIC SPEAKING

CONTENT

The content of the five-minute (5) speech must be of a business nature and must be developed from one or more of the nine (9) FBLA-PBL goals.


ELIGIBILITY




REGULATIONS




may be deducted from their score. 5. The speech should be five (5) minutes in length, have content of a business

nature, and must be developed from one or more of the nine (9) FBLA-PBL goals.

6. The goals include:

Develop competent, aggressive business leadership.

Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work.

Create more interest in and understanding of the American business enterprise.

Encourage members in the development of Individual projects that 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.

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PUBLIC SPEAKING (cont’d)

7. Each participant's speech must be the result of his/her own efforts. Facts and working data may be secured from any source. The speeches must be prepared by student members, not advisers. Local advisers should serve as consultants to ensure that the speeches are well organized, contain substantiated statements, and are written in a business style.

7. When delivering the speech, the participant may use notes or note cards. 8. No visual aids may be used. 9. No lectern/podium or microphone may be provided. 10. No performances, preliminary or final, are open to conference attendees.

PROCEDURE

Preliminary Round:

Participants may be divided into preliminary groups.

Participants will report for instructions and will be assigned speaking times thirty (30) minutes prior to the first speech.

At the time of the performance, the event coordinator will introduce each participant by name only and will announce the title of his/her speech.

Each speech should be five (5) minutes in length. At the end of four (4) minutes, a timekeeper will stand until noticed and hold up a time card indicating one (1) minute is left. At five (5) minutes, the timekeeper will stand and hold up a time card indicating time is up. When the speaker is finished, the time used by the participant will be recorded, noting a deduction of five (5) points for time under 4:31 or over 5:29 minutes.

For the Regional Leadership Conference, an equal number of participants will be selected from each group for the final presentation, not to exceed a total of six (6) finalists.

For the State Leadership Conference, a maximum of eight (8) participants—four (4) from each group—will be selected for the final round.

Final Round:

Participants will be assigned times at random for their final performance.

All other procedures as outlined for the preliminary round will be followed for the final round.

JUDGING


Timeline Equipment Setup: N/A Performance:4 min Warning: 3 min Time Up: 4 min Penalty Over Time: 5 min Q & A: N/A

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PUBLICATION DESIGN

CONTENT

This event may include application of the following: appropriate font selection and application (including size, spacing, type, etc.), effective use of special effects (including drop cap, shadow, reverse type, watermark, etc.), appropriate use of technology to enhance design and accomplish project goals.

The topic to be developed for competition at the 2018 Regional, State, and National Leadership Conferences will be:

You have been hired to develop a publication portfolio for a new “fresh food” (i.e. prepared meals, ingredients to make meals, natural foods, etc.) home delivery service that will open soon in a community of about 250,000 residents. The business will be a delivery service. The business will have a variety of delivery options to meet the needs of different types of customers (i.e. meat, vegetarian, vegan, family, couples, gluten-free, etc.). The materials developed should clearly identify the target market and its products. Give the business a name. The portfolio should include a logo for the business, a poster to advertise the business, a business card, and three additional promotional products.

Career Cluster(s): Business, Management & Administration; Information Technology; Marketing, Sales & Service Business Education Curriculum Standards: Communication, Information Technology

ELIGIBILITY

Regional Conference Eligibility: Each chapter may enter one (1) Individual or Team of two (2) participants who are posted as having paid local, state, and national dues by the membership deadline of February 1.

State Conference Eligibility: Based on competitive event results, a maximum number of six (6) participants per region are eligible to compete at the State Leadership Conference.

REGULATIONS

1. The document must be prepared by the FBLA participant(s) without help from the adviser or any other person.

2. No more than one (1) member of a Team may have participated in this event at a prior National Leadership Conference.

3. Refer to copyright guidelines found in Format Guide.

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PUBLICATION DESIGN (cont’d)

PROCEDURE

Regional and State Leadership Conference Presentation Guidelines:

1. Competitors are responsible for bringing a copy of their project to show the judges.

2. Visual aids related to the project may be used; however, no items may be left with the judges.

3. The Individual or Team must provide all equipment necessary to make the presentation. Five (5) minutes will be allowed to set up and remove equipment and/or presentation items.

4. The Individual or Team has seven (7) minutes to present the project to a panel of judges.

5. At the end of six (6) minutes, a timekeeper will stand until noticed and hold up a time card indicating one (1) minute is left. At seven (7) minutes, the timekeeper will stand and hold up a time card indicating time is up. When the presentation is finished, the timekeeper will record the time used, noting a deduction of five points for any time over seven (7) minutes.


7. Performances are not open to conference attendees.

JUDGING

Using the rating sheet, a panel of judges selects the winners. All decisions of the judges are final. Timeline


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SALES PRESENTATION

CONTENT

Participation in this event will allow the Individuals to demonstrate proficiency in selling techniques, merchandise knowledge, and presenting to the customer. Participants will sell a product or concept of their choice to the judges. Career Cluster(s): Marketing, Sales & Service Business Education Curriculum Standards: Marketing

ELIGIBILITY




REGULATIONS





PROCEDURE

Project Guidelines

The Individual shall provide the necessary materials and merchandise for the demonstration along with the product.

Each participant’s demonstration must be the result of his/her own efforts. Facts and working data may be secured from any source.

Student members, not advisers, must prepare the demonstration.

Visual aids and samples related to the presentation may be used in the preparation; however, no items may be left with the judges.

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SALES PRESENTATION (cont’d)

Dress code must be followed.

When delivering the demonstration, the participant may use notes, note cards, and props. All materials must be removed at the end of the performance.

PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES Preliminary Performance (if needed)

A maximum of six (6) finalists at Regional Conference and eight (8) finalists at State Leadership Conference—or an equal number from each group—will be scheduled for the final round.

The following may be provided: screen, power, and table.

Five (5) minutes will be allowed to set up and remove equipment or presentation items.

The Individual must perform all aspects of the presentation (e.g., speaking, setup, operating equipment). Other members of the chapter may not provide assistance.

Visual aids and samples specifically related to the project may be used; however, no items may be left with the judges.

The Individual has seven (7) minutes to interact with a panel of judges and sell the product or concept. The judges will interact throughout the presentation.

At the end of six (6) minutes, a timekeeper will stand until noticed and hold up a time card indicating one (1) minute is left. At seven (7) minutes the timekeeper will stand and hold up a time card indicating time is up.

Preliminary performances are not open to conference attendees. Final Performance The final guidelines are the same as the preliminary guidelines described above. The final performance is not open to conference attendees.


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SECURITIES & INVESTMENTS

CONTENT

Competencies: Investment Fundamentals; Investment Wrappers, Taxation, and Trusts; Investment Product & Funds; Stock Market; Stock versus Other Investments; Mutual Funds; Basics of Bonds; Derivatives; Financial Services Regulation

Career Cluster(s): Business Management & Administration; Finance

Business Education Curriculum Standards: Economics & Personal Finance; Management

ELIGIBILITY




REGULATIONS





PROCEDURE


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SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN

CONTENT

The event consists of a presentation to a panel of judges. Project Competencies

Effectively address a recruitment opportunity and a strategic approach to targeting prospective members, as well as engaging existing members.

Effectively addresses topic and is appropriate for the audience.

Campaign has high level of engagement and interactivity: Likes, shares, retweets, RSVPs, etc.

Demonstrates knowledge of social media marketing beyond community management, including but not limited to: developing unique content, effectively utilizing existing content, optimizing content for search, distributing content across as many platforms as possible within a limited budget.

Describe any applicable insight/research methodology as to why you have chosen specific platforms, messaging, content, engagement, and outreach strategies.

Overall campaign—images, videos, copywriting, graphic designs (if applicable)—is creative and appealing.

Final product indicates a clear thought process, a well-formulated campaign, and execution of a firm idea.

Effectively communicate required information and drive the campaign toward a clear call-to-action.

Copyright laws followed. The topic to be developed for competition at the 2018 Regional, State, and National Conferences is:

Create a social media marketing campaign to create buzz surrounding healthy eating and the opening of your new “fresh food” (i.e. prepared meals, ingredients to make meals, natural foods, etc.) home delivery service that will open soon in a community of about 250,000 residents. The business will be a delivery service. The business will have a variety of delivery options to meet the needs of different types of customers (i.e. meat, vegetarian, vegan, family, couples, gluten-free, etc.). The campaign should clearly identify the target market and its products. Give the business a name. The campaign must utilize a minimum of three different social media platforms.

Career Cluster(s): Arts, A/V Technology & Communication; Information Technology; Marketing, Sales & Services; S.T.E.M. Business Education Curriculum Standards: Information Technology; Marketing

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SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN (cont’d)

ELIGIBILITY

Regional Conference Eligibility: Each chapter may enter one (1) Individual or Team consisting of two (2) or three (3) members at the Regional Leadership Conference if the following guideline is met:



REGULATIONS

1. The participant(s) must be listed on the Event Participation Summary Form which

must be submitted by the designated date. 2. Participant(s) must not have entered this event at a prior National Leadership

Conference. 3. Participant(s) failing to report on time for the event may be disqualified. 4. Participant(s) must adhere to the dress code established by KY FBLA or points

may be deducted from their score. 5. Presentation of the entry must be conducted by participants who authored the

event. In the case of a Team event, at least one author must give the presentation at the conference; however, all Team members who wish to be recognized as winners must register for the conference.

PROCEDURE

PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES

Preliminary Performance (if needed)

A maximum of six (6) finalists at Regional Conference and eight (8) finalists at State Leadership Conference—or an equal number from each group—will advance to the final round.

The presentation is an explanation of the topic.

The following may be provided: Internet, screen, power, and table.

Five (5) minutes will be allowed to set up and remove the equipment.

The Individual or Team has seven (7) minutes to present and show all aspects of the social media marketing campaign.

The Individual or Team members must perform all aspects of the presentations. Other representatives of the chapter may not provide assistance

Visual aids and samples specifically related to the project may be used; however, no items may be left with the judges.

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SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN (cont’d) .

At the end of six (6) minutes, a timekeeper will stand and hold up a time card indicating one (1) minute is left, and at seven (7) minutes the timekeeper will record the time used, noting a deduction of five (5) points for any time over the seven (7) minutes.

Following each presentation, judges will conduct a three (3) minute question/answer period.

Preliminary performances are not open to conference attendees.

Final Performance The final guidelines are the same as the preliminary guidelines described above. The final performance is not open to conference attendees. Timeline


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SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT

CONTENT



Objective Test:

Competencies: Sports and Entertainment Marketing/Strategic Marketing; Facility and Event Management; Human Resource Management (Labor Relations); Promotion, Advertising, and Sponsorship for Sports and Entertainment Industry; Financing and Economic Input; Planning, Distribution, Marketing, Pricing, and Selling Sports and Entertainment Events; Sports Law; Communication in Sports and Entertainment (Media); Ethics; Licensing; Sports Governance; Careers; Marketing/Management Information Technology and Research; Leadership and Managing Groups and Teams in the Sports and Entertainment Industry; Management Strategies and Strategic Planning Tools; Basic Functions of Management

Interactive Role Play:

Case: A problem outlining the understanding and awareness of sports and entertainment issues within today’s society.

Career Cluster(s): Hospitality & Tourism, Business Management & Administration Business Education Curriculum Standards: Management: business organization, ethics, human resource, management; Marketing: the marketing plan.

ELIGIBILITY





REGULATIONS


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SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT (cont’d)




PROCEDURE













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SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT (cont’d)

JUDGING




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SPREADSHEET APPLICATIONS

CONTENT

Participants should be prepared in basic mathematical concepts, data organization concepts, creating formulas, functions, generating graphs for analysis purposes, pivot tables, create macros, filter and extract data. Career Cluster(s): Business, Management & Administration; Information Technology Business Education Curriculum Standards: Computation; Information Technology

ELIGIBILITY




REGULATIONS

Regional Leadership Conference: The Spreadsheet Applications event entry form must be signed and returned to the FBLA State Adviser by the designated date.




PROCEDURE

Regional Conference:

One (1) hour will be allowed for this test which will be held in a home-site environment. Additional time will be allowed for general directions and warmup.

The chapter adviser will designate on the appropriate form the person who will administer the test and when the test will be administered. The FBLA State Adviser will electronically send the test packet to the designated person. This test administrator must be an Individual who is not an FBLA adviser, who is not associated with FBLA in any capacity, and who is not a business teacher. No FBLA Adviser or business teacher is to see the test or answer any competitor’s questions.

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SPREADSHEET APPLICATIONS (cont’d)

Problems are weighted according to difficulty. Calculators are not allowed on the production portion of the test.

Documents produced for this event must be prepared by the competitor without help from the adviser or other person.


The chapter adviser of the top three (3) winners from each regional conference will designate on the appropriate form the person who will administer the skills portion of the test. The FBLA State Adviser will electronically send the test packet to the designated person. This test administrator must be an Individual who is not an FBLA adviser, who is not associated with FBLA in any capacity, and who is not a business teacher. No FBLA Adviser or business teacher is to see the test or answer any competitor’s questions. One (1) hour will be allowed for the skills portion of the test, which will be held in a home-site environment. Additional time will be allowed for general directions and warm-up. Problems are weighted according to difficulty. Calculators are not allowed on the production portion of the test.

Participants must recognize the necessity for accurate proofreading.

There will also be a one (1) hour objective test given for the State Conference at the Individual school. Participants cannot use programming calculators or cell phones for the online test at their respective school. Participants should use the calculator on the computer or a non-programmable calculator provided by the school.

Objective Test Competencies: Formulas; functions; graphics, charts, reports; purpose for spreadsheets; pivot tables and advanced tools, macros and templates; filters and extraction of data; format and print options.

A certification form must be signed by the proctor and participant and returned to the state office for the online test completed at the school site. **National Leadership Conference: There will also be a one (1) hour objective test given at the National Leadership Conference. Refer to the NLC Competitive Event Guidelines for information on this aspect of the event. Non-graphing calculators may be provided.

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TALENT SHOW (REGIONAL/STATE ONLY) This event is regional and state only. The participants do not advance to the National Leadership Conference.

ELIGIBILITY

Regional Conference Eligibility: Each chapter may enter one (1) act in each category depending on the regional guidelines. Each participant must meet the following eligibility requirement:

Each participant must be posted as having paid local, state, and national dues by the membership deadline of February 1.

State Conference Eligibility: Based on competitive event results, the winner in the Most Talented and Most Entertaining categories is eligible to compete at the State Conference.

REGULATIONS

1. The participant(s) must be listed on the Event Participation Summary Form which

must be submitted by the designated date. 2. The participant(s) will choose one (1) of these two (2) categories in which to

compete: Most Talented or Most Entertaining. 3. Failure to adhere to the following guidelines will result in the disqualification of

the act: a. The performance may be up to five (5) minutes in length. b. Talent show acts may consist of one (1) to five (5) Individuals. c. Chapter advisers must preview the act and costumes prior to the

conference to ensure their suitability. d. Participants failing to report on time for the event may be disqualified.

PROCEDURE

Participants will meet at a designated time to receive instructions pertaining to the Talent Show. Acts will be assigned performance times at random.

Equipment may or may not be available on-site. Refer to the regional/state mailing for specific information.

Performances are open to conference attendees, except performing participants of this event.

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TALENT SHOW (cont’d) (REGIONAL/STATE ONLY)

JUDGING


AWARDS

The number of awards presented at the Regional Conference is three (3) for Most Talented and three (3) for Most Entertaining. Only the Regional 1st place winner in each category will advance to the State Leadership Conference. The number of awards presented at the State Leadership Conference is two (2): one (1) for Most Talented and one (1) for Most Entertaining. The Talent Show IS OPEN to conference attendees.

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VIRTUAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CHALLENGE

This event is based on the Virtual Business Management web-based simulation where FBLA students test their skills at managing businesses individually or as a team. No downloads are required for this online application. The VBC consists of two (2) challenges during the year (fall and spring), and each challenge focuses on different business concepts such as recruiting job candidates, hiring & supervising employees, productivity & efficiency, risk management and more.

ELIGIBILITY

During the school year, schools may participate in both the fall and/or spring VBC. Entries may be created by an Individual member or by an Individual or Team of two (2) or three (3) members from active local chapters, on record in the national center as having paid dues by February 1 of the current school year. In the event of an Individual or Team entry, no more than one (1) member may have competed in this event at a previous NLC. An Individual or Team member cannot be on more than one (1) Individual or Team at a time. No additional Individual or Team members may be added once an Individual or Team has registered. Members are unable to participate in any other event if they have qualified and plan on participating in the final round at the NLC. Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration; Information Technology; Marketing NBEA Standards Reinforced by Event

Accounting Business Law Career Development Communication Computation Entrepreneurship Information Technology Management Marketing

GUIDELINES

Eligibility

Individual members or a team of two (2) or three (3) members from active, local chapters may participate in both the fall and spring online VBC. A team member cannot be on more than one (1) team at a time. Team members cannot be changed once a team has registered. Members are unable to participate in any other event if they have qualified and plan on participating at the NLC.

Participation in this event incorporates the personal finance topics of budgeting, saving, opening bank accounts, getting a credit card, monitoring credit scores, education and advancement, online banking, paying taxes, finding a job, and insurance. During the challenge, FBLA members are required to:

Register an Individual or team up to three (3) Individuals

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VIRTUAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CHALLENGE (cont’d)

Run the simulation Submit scores Compete and be ranked against other participating FBLA teams


The top eight (8) nationally ranked teams from each VBC—both fall and spring but no more than one (1) per state, per challenge—are eligible to compete at the NLC. These sixteen (16) teams are determined by the standings in the fall and spring VBC is administered via the Internet during the school year.

At the NLC, qualifying teams for the preliminary round will participate in a round-robin event with each team participating in a minimum of two (2) 15–20 minute sessions. Bracket winners will be determined based on the highest cumulative profit.

Final Performance For the final round, four (4) teams will compete in a 15–20 minute session. The

national winner will be determined based on the highest cumulative profit.

CHALLENGE DATES

2017-18 Challenge Dates Challenge 1: October 24 – November 17, 2017 Challenge 2: February 5 – March 2, 2018 NOTES: The registration link is at FBLA-PBL.org when game opens a week before the starting date.

The FBLA VBC is an official event brought to FBLA chapters through a partnership with Knowledge Matters. Questions may be directed to 877-965-3276, [email protected], or KnowledgeMatters.com.

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.fbla-pbl.org/competitive-event/virtual-business-management-challenge/www.KnowledgeMatters.com

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VIRTUAL BUSINESS FINANCE CHALLENGE

The Virtual Business Finance Challenge is a newly recognized official FBLA competitive event. Members will use this simulation to test their skills at managing their own financial lives and will compete against students across the country. Students file taxes, open bank accounts, apply for credit cards, monitor credit scores, apply for jobs, purchase insurance, and more. The online simulation is 100 percent web-based.

ELIGIBILITY

During the school year, schools may participate in both the fall and/or spring VBC. Entries may be created by an Individual member or by an Individual or Team of two (2) or three (3) members from active local chapters, on record in the national center as having paid dues by February 1 of the current school year. In the event of an Individual or Team entry, no more than one (1) member may have competed in this event at a previous NLC. An Individual or Team member cannot be on more than one (1) Individual or Team at a time. No additional Individual or Team members may be added once an Individual or Team has registered. Members are unable to participate in any other event if they have qualified and plan on participating in the final round at the NLC. Career Clusters: Business Management & Administration, Information Technology, and Finance NBEA Standards Reinforced by Event

Accounting Business Law Career Development Communication Computation Entrepreneurship Information Technology Management

GUIDELINES

Eligibility

Individual members or a team of two (2) or three (3) members from active, local chapters may participate in both the fall and spring online VBC. A team member cannot be on more than one (1) team at a time. Team members cannot be changed once a team has registered. Members are unable to participate in any other event if they have qualified and plan on participating at the NLC.

Participation in this event incorporates the personal finance topics of budgeting, saving, opening bank accounts, getting a credit card, monitoring credit scores, education and advancement, online banking, paying taxes, finding a job, and insurance. During the challenge, FBLA members are required to:

Register an Individual or team up to three (3) Individuals Run the simulation Submit scores

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VIRTUAL BUSINESS FINANCE CHALLENGE (cont’d) Compete and be ranked against other participating FBLA teams


The top eight (8) nationally ranked teams from each VBC—both fall and spring but no more than one (1) per state, per challenge—are eligible to compete at the NLC. These sixteen (16) teams are determined by the standings in the fall and spring VBC is administered via the Internet during the school year.

At the NLC, qualifying teams for the preliminary round will participate in a round-robin event with each team participating in a minimum of two (2) 15–20 minute sessions. Bracket winners will be determined based on the highest cumulative profit.

Final Performance For the final round, four (4) teams will compete in a 15–20 minute session. The

national winner will be determined based on the highest cumulative profit.

CHALLENGE DATES

2017-18 Challenge Dates Challenge 1: October 24 – November 17, 2017 Challenge 2: February 5 – March 2, 2018 NOTES: The registration link is at FBLA-PBL.org when game opens a week before the starting date. The FBLA VBC is an official event brought to FBLA chapters through a partnership with Knowledge Matters. Questions may be directed to 877-965-3276, [email protected], or KnowledgeMatters.com

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.fbla-pbl.org/competitive-event/virtual-business-management-challenge/www.KnowledgeMatters.com

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WEBSITE DESIGN

CONTENT

Participation in this event will allow members to demonstrate proficiency in conceptualizing, designing, and creating websites. Members will work as an Individual or Team in creating a website that addresses a specific scenario.

The topic to be addressed by the website developed for competition at the 2018 Regional, State, and National Conference is:

Create a website on how to get a job. You will need to come up with a name and logo for your website. At minimum, the website must include information on the following components Where to find information on job openings Writing a resume and cover letter Completing application forms How to present yourself in a job interview Tips for a successful job interview

Career Cluster(s): Information Technology; Marketing, Sales & Service Business Education Curriculum Standards: Communication, Information Technology, Marketing

ELIGIBILITY



State Conference Eligibility: Based on competitive event results, a maximum number of three (3) Individuals/Individual or Teams per region is eligible to compete at the State Leadership Conference.

REGULATIONS

1. The Website entry must be submitted by the designated date and includes an electronically submitted Statement of Assurance form that includes copyright notations and URL. See conference guidelines for specific submission instructions.

2. Student members, not advisers, must prepare the websites. Advisers should serve as consultants to ensure that the websites are well organized, contain substantiated statements, and are presented in a professional manner.

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WEBSITE DESIGN (cont’d)

3. Websites not adhering to these regulations may be disqualified. 4. Participants must adhere to the dress code established by KY FBLA or points

may be deducted from their score. 5. The website should include elements such as page layout, navigational scheme,

graphics/multimedia use, site content, and correct business format. 6. Entries may be created by an Individual or Team of two (2) or three (3) members.

PROCEDURE

1. The website must be available for viewing on the Internet at the time of judging.

No changes can be made to the website after the official entry date. 2. Websites should be designed to allow viewing by as many different platforms as

possible. 3. The use of templates must be identified at the bottom of the home page. 4. It is the policy of FBLA-PBL to comply with state and federal copyright laws.

Refer to the Format Guide. 5. A Statement of Assurance form must be completed and submitted.


JUDGING


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WORD PROCESSING

CONTENT

Participants should be well prepared in production of all types of business forms—letters and mail-merge, memos, tables, reports (including statistical), materials from rough draft and unarranged copy, and email messages.

Career Cluster(s): Business, Management & Administration; Information Technology; Marketing, Sales & Service Business Education Curriculum Standards: Communication, Information Technology

ELIGIBILITY




REGULATIONS

1. Regional Leadership Conference: The Word Processing event entry form must be signed and returned to the FBLA State Adviser by the designated date.




PROCEDURE

Regional Conference:

One (1) hour will be allowed for this skills event, which will be held in a home-site environment. Additional time will be allowed for general directions and warm-up. Problems are weighted according to difficulty and may be completed in any order. The chapter adviser will designate on the appropriate form the person who will administer the test and when the test will be administered. The FBLA State Adviser will email the test packet to the designated person. This test administrator must be an

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WORD PROCESSING (cont’d) Individual who is not an FBLA adviser, who is not associated with FBLA in any capacity, and who is not a business teacher.


The chapter adviser of the top three (3) winner in each regional will designate on the appropriate form the person who will administer the skills portion of the test. The FBLA State Adviser will electronically send the test packet to the designated person. This test administrator must be an Individual who is not an FBLA adviser, who is not associated with FBLA in any capacity, and who is not a business teacher. No FBLA Adviser or business teacher is to see the test or answer any competitor’s questions. One (1) hour will be allowed for the skills portion of the test which will be held in a home-site environment. Additional time will be allowed for general directions and warm-up. Problems are weighted according to difficulty and may be completed in any order.

There will also be a one (1) hour objective test administered for this event at the Individual school. Participants cannot use programming calculators or cell phones for the online test at their respective school. Participants should use the calculator on the computer or a non-programmable calculator provided by the school. The score received on the objective portion will constitute fifteen (15) percent of the final event score. Documents produced for this event must be uploaded as directed and by the conference deadlines listed in regional and state conference memos. Objective Test Competencies: Related application knowledge; advanced applications; document formatting rules and standards; grammar, punctuation, spelling, and proofreading; printing.


EQUIPMENT

Calculators are not allowed on the production test. The following reference materials are allowed at the test site for the production test only: Dictionaries and the Format Guide.

JUDGING

Judging will be based on printed copy. The documents will be evaluated by a panel of judges. All decisions of the judges are final.

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Recognition Awards Section

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COMMONWEALTH AWARD OF MERIT

To receive the Commonwealth Award of Merit, a chapter must acquire a minimum of 100 points by completing listed activities and submit this application to the State Adviser by the deadline date for State Conference registration.

Maximum Activity Points

_____ 10 pts Participate in the State Project (attach description of means of participation)

_____ 30 pts (max) Participate in Unite to Serve (10 for each of the 3 components) _____ 10 pts (max) Work to achieve the State Goals (2 points for each goal achieved) _____ 10 pts Community Service Activity _____ 5 pts Nominate an Outstanding Local Adviser _____ 5 pts Raise money for the March of Dimes LOCALLY (Not at a Conference) _____ 5 pts Contribute to the State Scholarship Fund (Not National Fund) _____ 5 pts Increase chapter membership by 5 members _____ 5 pts Public Relations Activity (send copy of newspaper article, etc.) _____ 5 pts Chapter Building Activity (send description of activity or report) _____ 5 pts Compete in at least 10 Regional Competitive Events _____ 10 pts (max) FBLA Week Activities (2 points each) _____ 10 pts Use a State-Participating Fundraiser who donates a percentage from a

fund-raising activity to the state chapter _____ 5 pts Promote American Enterprise Day _____ 10 pts Recruit/Maintain Professional Division Members _____ 5 pts Have a local businessperson speak at a chapter meeting _____ 5 pts Present FBLA members with information on PBL (speaker, handout, etc.) _____ 5 pts Environmental Project _____ 10 pts Charter or Reactivate a Middle or High School Chapter _____ 10 pts Attend National Conference _____ 10 pts Attend Leadership Development Camp _____ 5 pts Attend Regional Fall Leadership Conference _____ 10 pts Attend National Fall Leadership Conference _____ 5 pts Attend Regional Conference _____ 5 pts Attend State Conference _____ 10 pts Run candidate for a Regional Office _____ 10 pts Run candidate for a State Office _____ 10 pts Submit an application for Gold Seal Award _____ 20 pts (max)Submit an application for one of the four Business Achievement

Awards (2 points for each application SUBMITTED, not registered) _____ 20 pts (max) Submit an application for one of the four Community Service Awards

(2 points for each application SUBMITTED, not registered) _____ 10 pts Submit Monthly Activity Reports by 10th of each month (1 point per report)

_____ Total Points

Chapter NAME (NOT NUMBER):_______________________Region Number: ___ All Commonwealth Award of Merit Chapters will be designated with a special ribbon at State Conference. The names of these chapters will be listed in the State Conference program, and each of these chapters will receive a certificate during the Opening General Session.

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GOLD SEAL CHAPTER FBLA AWARD OF MERIT RECOGNITION AWARD (NATIONAL ONLY) Hollis and Kitty Guy Award The Hollis and Kitty Guy Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit recognizes outstanding local chapters which have actively participated in projects and programs identified with the goals of FBLA-PBL.

ELIGIBILITY

Active local chapters must be nominated by the state chair and be on record in the FBLA-PBL national office as having paid dues by February 1 of the current school year.

REGULATIONS

1. Each state may select up to 15 percent of active local chapters to receive this

honor. 2. Prior to nomination, each local chapter that wishes to be considered must submit

an application and a copy of the Local Chapter Annual Business Report to the state office by the designated deadline.

3. The state chair or state adviser must complete the entry form and certify that the chapters listed have met the Gold Seal Award of Merit criteria. This entry must be submitted to the National Office by the state chair or state adviser.

PROCEDURE

At the beginning of the school year, FBLA chapters should review the Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit Application for required activities and other suggested activities for the Gold Seal Award of Merit. This list serves as a guide for the state office in the evaluation process.

An application will be sent to each chapter. Those chapters which wish to be considered must return the completed application and a copy of the Local Chapter Annual Business Report to the FBLA state office by the designated deadline. Those chapters which have completed the required activities and accumulate the greatest number of points from other activities will be selected up to the limit of 15 percent of the local chapters.

AWARDS

The number of awards presented at the National Leadership Conference is determined by the number of nominations verified by the national office.

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GOLD SEAL CHAPTER FBLA AWARD OF MERIT RECOGNITION AWARD (cont’d) (NATIONAL ONLY) Hollis and Kitty Guy Award

To be considered for the Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit, mail this form with a copy of your Local Chapter Annual Business Report to the FBLA state office by state conference deadline.

CHAPTER _____________________________________________________________ CITY AND ZIP _________________________________ CHAPTER NO. __________

GOLD SEAL CHAPTER AWARD OF MERIT APPLICATION

Required Activities: (Attach additional pages if needed) Please check the following required criteria that your chapter has met this year. ALL ARE NECESSARY TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE GOLD SEAL:

1. Submitted a copy of Local Annual Business Report to the state office. (This must be prepared according to the guidelines for this event. Can be submitted electronically.)

2. Paid initial state and national dues by October 20

3. Sent representatives to the State Leadership Conference

4. Officer and Adviser attended FBLA Officer Leadership Development Camp

5. Promoted FBLA through FBLA Week/Month Activities.

Itemized promotional activities: 6. Conducted projects or programs identified with the FBLA-PBL goals

Itemize: 7. Entered participants in at least ten(10) of the competitive events at the Regional

Leadership Conference 8. Participated in FBLA Scholarship Month and sent contributions to the state

treasurer

9. Conducted activities related to the current State Project Itemize:

10. Held fund-raising project using state-participating fund-raising suppliers OR donated a percentage from a fund-raising activity to the state chapter. List supplier(s) used or amount donated:

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GOLD SEAL CHAPTER FBLA AWARD OF MERIT RECOGNITION AWARD (cont’d)

Other Activities: (Attach additional pages if needed) Please check the following criteria that your chapter has met this year:

_____ Sent Monthly Activity Reports every month by stated deadline (14 points)

_____ Sent representatives to the National Leadership Conference (5 points) _____ Ran a candidate for regional or state office (8 points)

Itemize:

_____ Encouraged other schools to organize or reactivate FBLA chapters (5 points) List school(s) contacted: _____ Have a Local Business Adviser, Local FBLA Advisory Council, and/or have

affiliation with Chamber of Commerce (8 points) Itemize:

_____ Invited business and professional men and women to become involved in

chapter activities (10 points) Describe:

_____ Nominated a Businessperson of the Year at Regional Leadership Conference (8 points)

_____ Conducted field trips to business and industry (5 points)

Itemize:

_____ Sent news items for the regional newsletter; this must be in addition to the Monthly Activity Report (5 points) (Attach copy)

_____ Sent news items for The FBLA Highlights, the state newsletter (5 points)

(Attach copy)

_____ Sent news items for Tomorrow's Business Leader, the national newsletter (5 points) (Attach copy)

_____ Enlisted at least four (4) Professional Members for current year (5 points)

List names:

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LARGEST LOCAL CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP FBLA RECOGNITION AWARD Effective state and national programs depend upon membership support and growth. Increased membership provides resources for the expansion of services to local chapters. Membership recruitment offers a worthwhile experience in public relations and leadership. Recognition is given to local chapters who have attained the largest membership in FBLA.

ELIGIBILITY

Regional Conference Eligibility: All active local chapters whose members are posted as having paid local, state, and national dues by the membership deadline of February 1 are eligible. State Conference Eligibility: Based on competitive events results, a maximum of three (3) chapters per region are eligible for competition at the State Leadership Conference.

PROCEDURE

Official membership records are audited in the state office; therefore, no entry form is required for this event. Winners in this event are determined by the state office after the audit of membership records. The figures used in determining the winners will be the number of members posted as paid on the national website at the close of business on February 1 of the current school year.

AWARDS

Awards are presented at the Regional and State Leadership Conferences to the top three local chapters in each region and to the top five winners at the State Leadership Conference respectively.

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LARGEST PERCENT INCREASE FBLA MEMBERSHIP RECOGNITION AWARD (STATE EVENT ONLY) Effective local and state programs depend upon membership support and growth. Continued membership growth makes possible the expansion of services and materials.

ELIGIBILITY

State Conference Eligibility: All active local chapters whose members are posted as having paid local, state, and national dues by the membership deadline of February 1 are eligible.

PROCEDURE

Official membership records are audited in the state office; therefore, no entry form is required for this event. The Largest Percent Increase in Chapter Membership Award will be decided as follows: Small Chapter – chapters with 1-50 members Medium Chapter – chapters with 51-100 members Large Chapter – chapters with 101 or more members

AWARDS

Awards are presented at the State Leadership Conferences only to the top local chapter in each tier at each region and to the top winner in each tier at the State Leadership Conference respectively.

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LOCAL CHAPTER BUSINESSPERSON OF THE YEAR FBLA RECOGNITION AWARD (REGIONAL EVENT ONLY) This event recognizes outstanding business leaders from the private business sector throughout the state who have contributed to the success of Kentucky Future Business Leaders of America on the local level.

ELIGIBILITY

Regional Conference Eligibility: Each chapter may enter one (1) person in the Local Chapter Businessperson of the Year event at the Regional Leadership Conference. The nominees must be members of the private business sector.

REGULATIONS

1. Nominees must be members of the business community. Persons who are full-time employees of educational institutions or departments of education shall not be nominated for the award; such nominees may be disqualified.

2. Nominees must not have been named to this event at a previous FBLA Regional Leadership Conference.

3. The entry form must be completed by the local chapter and received with each nominee's biographical sketch form by the designated date.

PROCEDURE

Criteria for selection of nominees at the local level should include:

1. Years of participation in FBLA activities. 2. Promotion of FBLA through presentations and seminars 3. Contribution to chapter projects and activities 4. Financial assistance to local and/or state chapter(s)

AWARDS

All nominees will receive a certificate of recognition at the Regional Leadership Conference.

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LOCAL RECRUITMENT OF CHAPTERS FBLA RECOGNITION AWARD

(STATE EVENT ONLY) This event honors local chapters that charter or reactivate a chapter of FBLA and/or PBL. Additional FBLA chapters provide more students with the opportunity to become better prepared for careers in business and make the expansion of services and activities possible.

ELIGIBILITY

State Conference Eligibility: All active local chapters are eligible.

REGULATIONS

1. The entry form must be completed and mailed to the state office by the

designated date. 2. The chartering or reactivation of FBLA and/or PBL chapters will be used in the

computation of this event. 3. Chapters that install officers and initiate members of currently active chapters do

not qualify for this award. 4. A maximum of two (2) chapters can receive credit for chartering/reactivating the

same chapter.

PROCEDURE

The entry form should include the following information for each chapter chartered or reactivated:

1. Chapter number 2. Name of school 3. City, State, Zip Code 4. Activities completed to charter or reactivate 5. Date chartered or reactivated

Winners in this event are determined by the state office after the audits of the current year's membership records. The figures used in determining the winners will be the number of newly chartered or reactivated chapters on record in the FBLA state office at the close of business on February 1 of the current school year.

AWARDS

At the State Leadership Conference, recognition certificates will be presented to all local chapters which charter or reactivate chapters during the current school year.

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WHO'S WHO IN FBLA FBLA RECOGNITION AWARD

This award honors FBLA members who have made outstanding contributions to the association at the local, regional, and/or state levels.

ELIGIBILITY

Regional Conference Eligibility: Chapters may nominate one member in addition to their state officer(s) for Who's Who in Kentucky FBLA for recognition at the Regional Leadership Conference if they meet the following requirements:


The participant must not have entered this event at a prior National Leadership Conference.

All state officers who complete the application are Who's Who recipients on the regional level if they have met the next criteria.

Who’s Who candidates must have completed the Future Level of the Business Achievement Awards.

State Conference Eligibility: Based on regional results, two (2) regional winners in addition to the state officer recipients may attend the State Leadership Conference where they will each be recognized.

REGULATIONS

1. Each candidate, including state officers, must complete an application for Who's Who in Kentucky FBLA completely and accurately and should return the application to the chapter adviser by February 1.

2. The chapter adviser should forward the completed application by the designated date to:

Connie Witt, FBLA State Adviser 300 Sower Blvd. – 5th Floor Frankfort, KY 40601

3. Being a nominee for Who's Who does not prevent the member from entering another competitive event.

4. Those chapters having a state officer(s) may nominate their state officer(s) and an additional qualified member for Who's Who in Kentucky FBLA.

5. Who’s Who candidates must have completed the Future Level of the Business Achievement Awards.

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WHO'S WHO IN FBLA FBLA RECOGNITION AWARD (cont’d)

PROCEDURE

1. Criteria used for selection of the nominees will follow that outlined on the Rating

Sheet. 2. All nominees for Who's Who in Kentucky FBLA will be recognized at the Regional

Leadership Conferences. 3. A panel of judges may select a maximum of two (2) applicants from each region,

in addition to the state officers, to be recognized at the State Leadership Conference.

4. Kentucky FBLA's nominee for National Who's Who in FBLA at the National Leadership Conference will be selected from the regional nominees and the state officers.

5. Selection of winners will be made prior to the Regional and State Leadership Conferences.

JUDGING

A panel of judges will select the winners based on the applications. All judges' decisions are final.

AWARDS

The number of awards presented at the Regional and State Leadership Conference is determined by judges and/or number of entries. The usual number of awards for the Regional Leadership Conference is two (2), in addition to the state officers, and the maximum number for the State Leadership Conference is one (1).

FBLA 3-D ANIMATION Project Rating Sheet

(Mark one score per row AND write score in the Points Earned column. Use Tie Breaker column to add or subtract points to break ties.)

Project Usability Not

Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets

Expectations Exceeds

Expectations Points Earned

Tie Breaker

Video plays successfully Media not usable

Media usable but not submitted according to

event guidelines

Media usable but not click and play

Media usable on multiple players/browsers

0 7 14 20

Project Concept & Design Evaluation

Fully address the concept and/or topic

Concept and/or topic is not followed

Concept and/or topic not fully developed

Fully addresses the concept and/or topic

A user with no knowledge of the concept and/or

topic can identify based on video

0 7 14 20

Color, backgrounds, font, and sounds are appropriate for the concept/topic

No design principals applied

Contrast, font, sound or design choice is distracting

Contrast, font, sound, and design choice are

appropriate for the concept/topic

Contrast, font, sound, and design choice enhance the

experience for the user

0 7 14 20

Graphics appropriate for concept and/or topic and consistent throughout the video

No graphic design principals applied Graphics are distracting Graphics are appropriate

for the concept/topic

Graphics enhance the experience for the user

and are consistent throughout the video

0 7 14 20

Information related to the topic is accurate

Animation video does not incorporate information

Animation video incorporates information

but there are no sources or evidence of validity


and backs it up with sources


in an entertaining way that is backed up with sources

0 7 14 20

Project Evaluation

Overall Quality of 3-D elements and animation

Video does not incorporate 3-D elements

Video incorporates basic 3-D elements

Video incorporates 3-D elements that are

functional

Video incorporates 3-D elements that clearly have been designed in multiple

ways

0 14 21 30

Quality of editing and transition

There are no transitions or evidence of video editing

incorporated

Transitions exist but are rough and do not flow

easily

Transitions flow seamlessly and serve as a logical component of the

video

Multiple types of transitions are used and all

flow seamlessly

0 14 21 30

Logical flow of thoughts

Flow of video does not seem logical

Flow does not connect each element of the video

Flow is logical and appears sequenced

Flow is logical including a clear beginning, middle,

and end

0 7 14 20

Video concludes with proper credits and

acknowledgement of copyright

Video does not include credits

Video includes credits but they are limited

Video includes credits that recognize the creator,

contributors, and acknowledgement of

materials used

Video includes credits that recognize the creator,

contributors, and includes written acknowledgement

of copyright

0 7 14 20

Penalty Points

Project Guidelines not followed -5 Total Penalty -

Grand Total (200 Max)

Name(s):

School: State:

Judge’s Signature: Date:

FBLA 3-D ANIMATION Performance Rating Sheet Preliminary Round Final Round


Expectation Item Not

Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Demonstrates understanding of the event topic

No understanding of event topic OR incorrect

topic used

Understanding of topic inconsistent from video to

performance

Demonstrates the topic through presentation and

animation

Demonstrates expertise of the topic through presentation and

animation

0 3 7 10

Describes the pre-production process

No explanation of the pre-production process

Explains the pre-production process but does not share tangible

planning documents

Explains the pre-production process and shares tangible planning

documents

Explains pre-production process using industry

terminology and displays tangible planning

documents

0 3 7 10

Describes the production process

No explanation of the production process

Explains the production process but does not share

tangible planning documents

Explains the production process and shares tangible planning

documents

Explains the production process using industry

terminology and displays tangible planning

documents

0 3 7 10

Describes the post-production process

No explanation of the post-production process

Explains the post-production process but does not share tangible

planning documents

Explains the post-production process and shares tangible planning

documents

Explains the post-production process using industry terminology and displays tangible planning

documents

0 3 7 10

Describes software and hardware used

No explanation of software and hardware

used

Explains software OR hardware used

Explains software AND hardware used

Explains software and hardware used as well as alternative options and

reasoning for final choice

0 7 14 20

Describes animation techniques used

No explanation of animation techniques used

Identifies animation techniques used

Identifies animation techniques used with industry terminology

Identifies and explains animation techniques used with industry terminology

0 3 7 10

Provides proper documentation of pictures, audio, etc.

No documentation provided Substantiates compliance to copyright regulations using visual representation

0 10

FBLA 3-D ANIMATION Performance Rating Sheet (continued)

Delivery Skills

Statements are well-organized and clearly stated

Presenter(s) did not appear prepared

Presenter(s) were prepared, but flow was

not logical

Presentation flowed in logical sequence

Presentation flowed in a logical sequence,

statements were well organized

0 1 3 5

Demonstrates self-confidence, poise, assertiveness, and good voice projection

Presenter(s) did not demonstrate self-

confidence

Presenter(s) demonstrated self-confidence and poise

Presenter(s) demonstrated self-confidence, poise, and

good voice projection

Presenter(s) demonstrated self-confidence, poise, good voice projection,

and assertiveness

0 1 3 5

Demonstrates the ability to effectively answer questions

Unable to answer questions

Does not completely answer questions

Completely answers questions

Interacted with the judges in the process of

completely answering questions

0 3 7 10

Performance Subtotal (100 max)

Penalty Points (Mark all that apply) Time over 7 minutes -5 Dress Code

not followed -5 Event Guidelines not followed

-5 Total Penalty -

Performance Total

Project Total (200 max)

Grand Total

Name(s):

School: State:


AMERICAN ENTERPRISE PROJECT

PRELIMINARY CHECKSHEET

Judges: Before evaluating the contents of the report, please check to see the regulations listed below were followed. Place a checkmark by any item(s) that is not in compliance, then judge the report. Deduct five (5) points each for not adhering to Report Guidelines (maximum of twenty [20] points):

_____ Front Cover Front cover is not counted against the page limit and must contain the following

information: name of the school, state, name of the event, name(s) of the student(s), and year (201x-1x)

_____ Missing table of contents & page numbers

_____ Over fifteen (15) pages Reports must not exceed 15 pages (a title page, divider pages, and appendices

are optional and must be included in the page count).

_____ No page numbers in report.

_____ Report format does not follow rating sheet Follow the RATING SHEET sequence in writing the report. If information is not

available for a particular criterion, include a statement to that effect in the report. Pages are numbered and must be sized for 8 ½” x 11” paper.

School ___________________________________________________________________

Judge's Signature: _________________________________________________________

FBLA AMERICAN ENTERPRISE PROJECT Performance Rating Sheet Preliminary Round Final Round



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Describes project development and strategies used to implement project

No evidence of project development or strategies

presented

Project development is explained briefly; very limited strategies are

utilized

Project development is clearly outlined. More than one strategy is

outlined

Project development is clearly outlined. Strategies

are chronological and clearly explained

0 7 14 20

Describes research into school or community needs

No evidence of school and/or community

research

Research was completed but not clearly outlined

Research clearly completed and clearly

outlined

Research was planned, executed, and evaluated

0 5 10 15

Appropriate level of chapter member involvement in project

Chapter involvement is not explained

Participation was limited to a small number of

members

The project was clearly a chapter project and

participated in by multiple members

Entire chapter participated in the event

and clear evidence is provided of the impact

0 3 7 10

Degree of impact on the community and its citizens

School and/or community impact is not addressed

Project was completed and served a purpose

Project created tangible results that benefitted the school and/or community

Project impacted the school and/or community to a level that something has dynamically changed and the project should

continue

0 7 14 20

Evidence of publicity received

No evidence of publicity received

Information was shared with the media but no evidence of publicity is

shared

Project was recognized within the school. and/or

community

Project was recognized in more than one way by the school and/or community

0 1 3 5

Student evaluation of project effectiveness

No evidence of project evaluation is provided

Project was evaluated Project was evaluated and

the evaluation was assessed

Project was evaluated and the team has created recommendations for

change should the project be repeated

0 1 3 5

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 3 7 10



confidence





and assertiveness

0 1 3 5







0 3 7 10


Penalty Points (Mark all that apply) Time over 7 minutes

-5 Dress Code not followed

-5 Event Guidelines

not followed -5 Total Penalty -

Performance Total

Report Total (100 max)

Grand Total

School: State: Judge’s Signature: Date:

FBLA AMERICAN ENTERPRISE PROJECT Report Rating Sheet



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Project specifically promotes local understanding of and support for the American Enterprise system

Project is not an American Enterprise Project

Project promotes local understanding of OR

shows how to support the American Enterprise system but not both

Project promotes local understanding of

and support for the American Enterprise

system

Project indicates future activities or steps that could be

taken to further the work started

0 3 7 10

Describe research into school and/or community needs

No evidence of school and/or community

research



outlined


0 5 10 15

Describe planning, development, and implementation of project

No evidence of planning, development, or

implementation of project

Planning, development, OR implementation

explanation is missing

Planning, development, and implementation

activities/steps are clearly described

Planning, development and implementation

activities/steps are described and rationale for types of

activities is given

0 7 14 20

Show evidence of publicity received


Information about publicity was written in

the report but no evidence of publicity is available

Project was recognized within the

school and/or community

Project was recognized in more than one way by the school and/or community

0 3 7 10

Report benefits to and degree of impact on the school and/or community

School and/or community impact is not addressed


Project created tangible results that

benefitted the school and/or community

Project impacted the school and/or community to a level

that something has dynamically changed and the

project should continue

0 3 7 10

Evaluate the project No evidence of project evaluation is provided

Project was evaluated Project was evaluated

and the evaluation was assessed

Project was evaluated and recommendations for change

were given

0 3 7 10

Report Format

Arrange information according to rating sheet

(See above Expectation Items)

Missing one or more sections and/or does not

follow rating sheet

All information presented, but order inconsistent

with rating sheet

Information arranged according to rating

sheet

Presented in the correct order and includes written

transitions between sections

0 3 7 10

Format and design a business report

Does not format document

Inconsistent formatting, excessive white space,

and/or unrelated graphics and/or photos

Consistent formatting throughout the report

Utilizes full bleed, effective use of space, related defined graphics, and consistent

formatting

0 3 7 10

Include correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling

More than 5 grammar, punctuation, or spelling

errors

3–4 grammar, punctuation, or spelling

errors

No spelling errors, and not more than 2

grammar or punctuation errors

No spelling errors, and not more than 1 grammar or

punctuation error

0 1 3 5

Report Subtotal (100 max)

Penalty Points

Report Guidelines not followed -5 Total Penalty -

Grand Total (100 max)

School: State:


FBLA BANKING AND FINANCIAL SYSTEMS Performance Rating Sheet



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Demonstrates understanding of the case study and defines problem(s) to be solved

No description or case study synopsis provided;

no problems defined

Describes and provides case study synopsis OR defines the problem(s)

Describes and provides case study synopsis AND

defines the problem(s)

Demonstrates expertise of case study synopsis AND

definition of the problem(s)

0 5 10 15

Identifies alternatives and the pro(s) and con(s) of each

No alternatives identified Alternative(s) given but pro(s) and/or con(s) are

not analyzed

At least two alternatives given and pro(s) and con(s) are analyzed

Multiple alternatives given and multiple pros and cons analyzed for each

0 7 14 20

Identifies logical solution and aspects of implementation

No solution identified Solution provided, but

implementation plan not developed

Logical solution and implementation plan

provided and developed

Feasible solution and implementation plan

developed and necessary resources identified

0 7 14 20

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the event competencies:

Concepts and practices/ basic terminology/ government regulations/ financial services/ technology/types of institutions/ethics/ financial careers/taxation

No competencies demonstrated

One or two competencies are demonstrated

Three competencies are demonstrated

Four or more competencies are

demonstrated

0 7 14 20

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 3 7 10



confidence





and assertiveness

0 1 3 5







0 3 7 10


Penalty Points (Mark all that apply)

Dress Code not followed -5 Event Guidelines not followed -5 Total Penalty -

Grand Total

Objective Test Score (to be used in the event of a tie)

Name(s):

School: State:


FBLA BROADCAST JOURNALISM Performance Rating Sheet Preliminary Round Final Round



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker


No understanding of topic as it relates to the event

guidelines or wrong topic

Identifies event topic, but does not demonstrate

understanding

Identifies and demonstrates

understanding of event topic

Uses industry terminology to demonstrate the

understanding of the event topic

0 5 10 15

Researches quality and related information to the topic

No research done with 3 or more inaccurate

statements

Research is unrelated to the topic and 1-2

inaccurate statements All research is accurate All research is accurate

with supporting evidence

0 7 14 20

Quality writing related to the topic

Writing lacks a clear voice and original style. Lead is

neither original nor catchy, is overused or

boring.

Writing is rather bland; lacks a clear voice and/or sense of originality. Lead

is adequate but not extremely catchy or

original.

Writing is adequate but not extremely compelling,

is wordy or voice is unclear. Lead is

appropriate to story and fairly effective at

attention.

Writing is strong and effective with a clear voice and active verbs. Lead is original and catchy and invites readers to piece.

0 7 14 20

Quality of news broadcast

Broadcast was not complete. No graphics

used, no creativity in production/product.

Does not fully resemble a news broadcast. Little to

no creativity in production/product. Limited graphics and

support.

Over half of the performance/product

resembles a news broadcast. Some creativity present.

Graphics present and effective.

Impressive overall broadcast. Clear balance

of creativity/realism. Production graphics well

done. Balanced team effort.

0 5 10 15

Delivery Skills

Statements are well-organized and clearly stated with use of industry language



not logical




0 3 7 10



confidence





and assertiveness

0 3 7 10







0 3 7 10


Penalty Points (Mark all that apply) Time over 7 minutes -5 Dress Code

not followed -5 Event Guidelines not followed -5 Total Penalty -

Performance Grand Total

Name(s):

School: State:


BUSINESS FINANCIAL PLAN

PRELIMINARY CHECK SHEET



information: name of the school, state, name of the event, name of student(s), and year (201x-1x)


_____ Over fifteen (15) pages Reports must not exceed 15 pages excluding front and back cover and the

description. (A title page, divider pages, and appendices are optional and must be included in the page count.)


Report format does not follow rating sheet Follow the RATING SHEET sequence in writing the report. If information is not


School: _________________________________________________________________________

Judge's Signature: ________________________________________________________________

BUSINESS PLAN PROJECT




information: name of school, state, name of event, name(s) of student(s), and year (201x-1x)


_____ Over thirty (30) pages Reports must not exceed thirty (30) pages excluding front and back cover and

the description (a title page, divider pages, and appendices are optional and must be included in the page count).




School: ____________________________________________________________________ Judge's Signature: ___________________________________________________________

FBLA BUSINESS ETHICS Performance Rating Sheet Preliminary Round Final Round



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Identifies and defines the ethical topic

No identification of an ethical topic as it relates to

the event guidelines

Identifies OR defines the ethical topic

Identifies and defines the ethical topic

Definition of the ethical topic is stated using industry terminology

0 3 7 10

Ethical dimensions of the topic are clearly defined

No ethical dimensions are defined

Ethical dimensions of topic given but they are

not analyzed

Dimensions of the topic are given and analyzed

with supporting evidence

Dimensions are analyzed with multiple supporting

evidence analyzed

0 5 10 15

Identifies and offers an effective ethical solution

No ethical solution identified

One ethical solution provided with no plan

Ethical solution provided with supporting evidence

and a plan developed

One feasible ethical solution recommended

with a plan and necessary resources identified

0 7 14 20

Researches quality and related information to the ethical topic

No research done with 3 or more inaccurate

statements

Research is unrelated to the ethical topic and 1–2

inaccurate statements

All research is accurate with supporting evidence

Research is accurate with supporting evidence

expressed with visual aids

0 5 10 15

Provides proper documentation to comply with state and federal copyright laws

No documentation provided Substantiates compliance to copyright regulations

0 10

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 3 7 10



confidence





and assertiveness

0 1 3 10







0 3 7 10




-5 Event Guidelines



Name(s):

School: State:


FBLA BUSINESS FINANCIAL PLAN Performance Rating Sheet

Preliminary Round Final Round



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Describes company, operations, and management (current and projected)

No evidence of company, operations, or management

Company is explained briefly; very limited

description of operations or management

Company is clearly outlined. Description of

operations and management included

Company is clearly outlined. Detailed

description of operations and management with plan for future growth

0 5 10 15

Describes the financial plan and strategies to obtain loan

No evidence of financial plan or strategies

Financial plan is explained briefly; very limited

strategies are utilized

Financial plan is clearly outlined. More than one

strategy is outlined

Financial plan is clearly outlined. Strategies are

chronological and clearly explained

0 5 10 15

Explains underlying assumptions and provides supporting information

No evidence of assumptions or

supporting information

One assumption is given with no supporting

information

Two assumptions are given with at least one

supporting statement of each assumption

Three or more assumptions are given

with at least two supporting statements of

each assumption

0 5 10 15

Identifies and analyzes risks and adverse results and provides plan to avoid adverse results

No evidence of risks or adverse results

One risk OR adverse result is given; no

evidence of planning

Two risks and at least one adverse result identified; includes a plan with at least one step to avoid

adverse results

Three risks and at least one adverse result

identified; includes a plan with at least two steps to

avoid adverse results

0 5 10 15

Explains purpose of loan amount requested and projections for company stability

No evidence of loan request or company projections received

Purpose of the loan request explained OR at least one projection for

company’s stability given

Purpose of loan request explained; at least one

projection for the company’s stability given

Purpose of loan request explained; at least two

projections for the company’s stability given

0 3 7 10

Delivery Skills

Statements are well-organized and clearly stated (See above Expectation Items)



not logical




0 3 7 10



confidence





and assertiveness

0 3 7 10







0 3 7 10




-5 Event Guidelines



Grand Total

Name(s):

School: State:


FBLA BUSINESS FINANCIAL PLAN Report Rating Sheet



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Description of business, assumptions, and strategies to obtain loan

No description of business, assumptions OR

strategies to obtain the loan is given

Description of the business, assumptions, and strategies to obtain

a loan are given, but one or more

descriptions are vague

Description of business, assumptions, and

strategies to obtain the loan are provided and

well written

Description of business, assumptions, and strategies to obtain loan serves as a strong

introduction and transitions into the

remainder of the report

0 10 20 30

Describe Company:

Legal form of business Company governance Company location(s) Long- and short-term goals

More than one of the components listed is not

addressed

Description of one or more components is limited OR one or

more components is not described

All components are described adequately


with supporting documentation

0 10 20 30

Discuss Operations and Management

Business facilities described Management personnel

identified Workforce described (current

and projected)


addressed






0 10 20 30

Present Target Market:

Target market defined (size, growth potential, needs)

Risks and potential adverse results identified, analyzed, and planned for


addressed

Description of one or more components is

limited OR one component is not

described




0 10 20 30

Include Financial Institution Information:

Name and type of financial institution for loan needs

Discuss Loan Request

Purpose of loan & amount requested

Itemized planned expenditures Projections for future financial

stability


addressed






0 10 20 30

Include supporting documentation

No Work Cited page is included in the report

Project has a correctly formatted Work Cited

page but other supporting

documentation is missing or limited


page and other supporting

documentation is provided


page and other supporting

documentation in each section

0 8 18 25

FBLA BUSINESS FINANCIAL PLAN Report Rating Sheet (continued)

Report Format

Arrange information according to rating sheet (See above Expectation Items)

Missing 1 or more sections and/or does not follow

rating sheet

All information presented, but order

inconsistent with rating sheet

Information arranged according to the rating

sheet



0 3 7 10



Inconsistent formatting, excessive white space, and/or unrelated graphics

and/or photos


Utilizes full bleed, effective use of space,

related defined graphics, and

consistent formatting

0 3 7 10



errors


errors



No spelling errors, and not more than one

grammar or punctuation error

0 1 3 5


Penalty Points


Grand Total

Name(s):

School: State:


FBLA BUSINESS PLAN Performance Rating Sheet Preliminary Round Final Round



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Describes business concept and company profile

No evidence of business concept or company

profile

Business concept OR company profile described

Business concept AND company profile explained

Business concept and company profile explained including how the concept

matches the profile

0 5 10 15

Explains marketing aspects of business

No marketing evident One aspect of marketing

explained Two aspects of marketing

explained

Three or more aspects of marketing to increase company performance

explained

0 5 10 15

Describes operations and management plans

No evidence of company, operations plan, or management plan

Description of operations OR management plan

Description of operations and management plan

Detailed description of operations and

management with plan for future growth

0 5 10 15

Provides information on financial documents and projections

No evidence of financial documents or company

projections received

Provides information on at least one financial document OR one

projection

Provides information on two financial documents

and at least one projection

Provides information on at least three financial documents and at least

three projections

0 3 7 10

Identifies and analyzes risks and adverse results and provides plan to avoid adverse results

No evidence of risks or adverse results

One risk OR adverse result is given; no

evidence of planning

Two risks and at least one adverse result identified; includes a plan with at least one step to avoid

adverse results

Three risks and at least one adverse result

identified; includes a plan with at least two steps to

avoid adverse results

0 3 7 10

Identifies long-term goals No goals identified Only one goal identified Two goals identified

Three or more goals identified with specific

plan to achieve the goals

0 3 7 10

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 3 7 10



confidence





and assertiveness

0 1 3 5







0 3 7 10




-5 Event Guidelines


Performance Total


Grand Total

Name(s):

School: State:


FBLA BUSINESS PLAN Report Rating Sheet



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Provide brief and concise Executive Summary

Convince reader that business concept is sound and has a reasonable chance of success

No Executive Summary is given

Executive Summary is provided but does not show evidence of

sound business concept OR

reasonable chance of success

Executive Summary is provided AND shows

evidence of sound business concepts and reasonable chance of

success

Executive Summary serves as a strong introduction and

transitions into the remainder of the

report

0 5 10 15

Develop Company Profile

Legal form of business Effective date of business Company mission statement/vision Company governance Company location(s) Immediate development goals Overview of company’s financial status

More than one of the components listed is

not addressed






0 5 10 15

Present Industry Analysis

Description of industry (size, growth rates, nature of competition, history)

Trends and strategic opportunities within industry


not addressed






0 5 10 15

Present Target Market

Target market defined (size, growth potential, needs)

Effective analysis of market’s potential, current patterns, and sensitivities


not addressed



described




0 5 10 15

Discuss Competition

Key competitors identified Effective analysis of competitors’

strengths and weaknesses Potential future competitors Barriers to entry for new competitors

identified


not addressed



described




0 5 10 15

Share Marketing Plan and Sales Strategy Key message to be communicated

identified Options for message delivery identified

and analyzed including Web process Sales procedures and methods defined


not addressed



described




0 5 10 15

Describe Operations

Business facilities described Production plan defined and analyzed Workforce plan defined and analyzed Impact of technology


not addressed



described




0 5 10 15

FBLA BUSINESS PLAN Report Rating Sheet (continued)

Discuss Management and Organization

Key employees/principals identified and described

Board of directors, advisory committee, consultants, and other human resources identified and described

Plan for identifying, recruiting, and securing key participants described

Compensation and incentives plan


not addressed



described




0 5 10 15

Provide Long-term Development

Goals for three, five, or more years are identified and documented

Risks and potential adverse results identified and analyzed

Strategy in place to take business toward long-term goals


not addressed



described




0 7 14 20

Show Financials Type of accounting system to be used is

identified Financial projections are included and

reasonable •Year 1 monthly cash flow •Year 1 monthly income statement •Yearly income statements for Years 1,

3, and 5


not addressed



described




0 7 14 20

Include supporting documentation including a Work Cited page


not addressed



described




0 5 10 15

Report Format


Missing one or more sections and/or does

not follow rating sheet

All information presented, but order

inconsistent with rating sheet


sheet



0 3 7 10



Inconsistent formatting, excessive white space, and/or unrelated graphics

and/or photos



related defined graphics, and

consistent formatting

0 3 7 10


More than 5 grammar, punctuation, or spelling errors

3–4 grammar, punctuation, or spelling errors



No spelling errors, and not more than one grammar or

punctuation error

0 1 3 5


Penalty Points



Name(s)

School: State:


FBLA CLIENT SERVICE Performance Rating Sheet Preliminary Round Final



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker


No description or case study synopsis provided

no problems defined






0 3 7 10

Communicates position on problem of case study

No position communicated

Communicates position not related to problem

Communicates position on problem of the case

study

Communicates in a professional manner

position on problem of case study

0 7 14 20








0 7 14 20

Displays empathy/diplomacy when responding to case study problem

No empathy or diplomacy displayed

Empathy or diplomacy displayed in response to

case study problem

Empathy and diplomacy displayed in response to

case study problem

Display of empathy and diplomacy skills add to resolution of case study

problem

0 7 14 20

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 3 7 10



confidence





and assertiveness

0 3 7 10

Demonstrates ability to effectively ask and answer questions

Unable to ask or answer questions

All questions were answered and at least one

question was asked

All questions were clearly answered and two

questions were asked

All questions were clearly answered and more than

three questions were asked

0 3 7 10




Grand Total

Name:

School: State:


FBLA CODING & PROGRAMMING Performance Rating Sheet Preliminary Round Final Round



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker



topic used


performance


video

Demonstrates expertise of the topic through

presentation and video

0 3 7 10

Explains the planning process used to design the program

No explanation or description of the planning process

Explains the process but does not share tangible

planning documents

Explains the process and shares tangible planning

documents

Explains process using industry terminology and displays tangible planning

documents

0 7 14 20

Describes user interface (input/output parameters)

No explanation of user interface provided

Explains user interface selected

Explains user interface and identifies options that

were explored

Explains user interface, identifies options that

were explored, and provides pros and cons

for each option identified

0 7 14 20

Describes the program flow, structure, and usefulness

Program flow, structure, and usefulness not

explained

At least one of the following explained:

program flow, program structure, program

usefulness

Program flow, structure, and usefulness all

explained

Explains how program flow, structure, and

usefulness were used to create reports and outputs

needed

0 10 20 30

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 1 3 5



confidence





and assertiveness

0 1 3 5







0 3 7 10




-5 Event Guidelines


Performance Total


Grand Total

Name:

School: State:


FBLA CODING & PROGRAMMING Project Rating Sheet


Program Readability

Not Demonstrated

Below Expectations

Meets Expectations

Exceeds Expectations

Points Earned

Tie Breaker

Appropriate identifiers used for variables, constants, arrays, objects, etc.

Identifiers not used Identifiers are used for programming elements

but are incorrectly placed

Identifiers are used and are accurate in all

instances

Identifiers exhibit an advanced knowledge of

programming

0 7 14 20

Commentary provided is readable, useful, and complete

No commentary provided Commentary provided but

is not logical Logical and useful

commentary provided

Commentary assists the user throughout the

testing process

0 7 14 20

General program documentation is readable, useful, and complete

Program documentation not provided

Program documentation contains errors

Program documentation is error free

Program documentation invites use of advanced

features

0 7 14 20

Program Structure and Content

Program is concise and does not contain unnecessary complexity

Program contains unnecessary steps and is

complex

Program contains unnecessary steps or is

complex

Program does not contain unnecessary steps or

complexity

Program incorporates at least one if-then sequence that saves the user steps

0 7 14 20

Data storage is appropriate

Where data is stored is unclear

Where data is stored may not be secure

Data storage is clear and storage is secure

Data storage includes dynamic backup feature

0 7 14 20

Program use follows a logical sequence

Program sequence is unclear

Program sequence contains one or more

errors

Program sequence is logical and error free

Program sequence is logical, error free, and incorporates if-then

sequences

0 7 14 20

Usability & Results

Program use and navigation

No help menu or navigation system

incorporated

Includes basic help menu and usable navigation

Interface contains no spelling errors, has

interactive help menu, and has no navigation errors

Program use also includes an intelligent feature such

as an interactive help Q&A

0 7 14 20

Program Results

Program produces inaccurate results

Program results contain logic errors

Program results are error free

Program results update dynamically and are error

free

0 14 21 30

Output Reports

Output reports are not accurate or not available

Output reports are not sufficient to analyze data

Output reports are error free and provide all

necessary information to analyze data

Reports allow user to customize and analyze

information

0 14 21 30

Project Subtotal (200 max)

Penalty Points

Event Guidelines not followed -5 Total Penalty -

Grand Total

Name:

School: State:


COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT



_____ Front Cover Front cover is not counted against the page limit and must contain the follow

information: name of school, state, name of the event, name(s) of student(s), and year (201x-1x)




_____ No page numbers in report



School_____________________________________________________________________________

Judge's Signature: __________________________________________________________________

FBLA COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT Performance Rating Sheet Preliminary Round Final Round



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Describes project development and strategies used to implement project

No evidence of product development or strategies

presented


utilized


outlined


are chronological and clearly explained

0 7 14 20

Describes research into school or community needs

No evidence of community research



outlined


0 5 10 15




members

The project effort was clearly a chapter project and participated in by

multiple members

Entire chapter participated in the event

and clear evidence is provided of the impact

0 3 7 10

Degree of impact on the community and its citizens

Community impact is not addressed


Project created tangible results that benefitted the

community

Project impacted the community to a level that

something has dynamically changed and

the project should continue

0 7 14 20




shared

Project was recognized within the community

Project was recognized in more than one way by the

community

0 1 3 5







0 1 3 5

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 3 7 10



confidence





and assertiveness

0 1 3 5







0 3 7 10




-5 Event Guidelines


Performance Total


Grand Total

School: State:


FBLA COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT Report Rating Sheet



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Project has specific goals and provides service to the community and its citizens

Project is not a Community Service

Project

Project has specific goals OR provides service to the community and its citizens but not both

Project has specific goals AND provides service to

the community and its citizens

Project has quantitatively defined goals and

indicates future activities or steps that could be


0 3 7 10

Describe research into school and/or community needs

No evidence of community research



outlined


0 5 10 15






Planning, development, and implementation


Planning, development, and implementation activities/steps are

described and rationale for types of activities is

given

0 7 14 20






and/or school

Project was recognized in more than one way by the community and/or school

0 3 7 10

Report benefits to and degree of impact on the school and/or community

Community impact is not addressed


Project created tangible results that benefitted the

community

Project impacted the community to a level that

something has dynamically changed and

the project should continue

0 3 7 10




Project was evaluated and recommendations for

change were given

0 3 7 10

Report Format


Missing 1 or more sections and/or does not

follow rating sheet


with rating sheet

Information arranged according to rating sheet



0 3 7 10





Consistent formatting throughout report


related defined graphics, and consistent formatting

0 3 7 10



errors


errors

No spelling errors, and not more than 2 grammar

or punctuation errors


or punctuation error

0 1 3 5


Penalty Points



School: State:


FBLA COMPUTER GAME & SIMULATION PROGRAMMING Project Rating Sheet



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Storage media, uploaded folder, and shortcuts formatted properly

Media not usable Media usable but not

submitted according to event guidelines

Media usable with all necessary files needed to

execute the program

Media usable with Read Me and Executable file in

_root structure

0 7 14 20

Instructions clear and executable launches from shortcuts without modifications

No instructions provided Instructions provided but incomplete or incorrect

Complete and accurate instructions given

Instructions provided, but programming allows user

to execute without

0 7 14 20

User Interface and navigation

User interface and/or instructions not obvious

Instructions are not clear OR user interface is not

defined

User interface and instructions clearly

identified on title slide and are fully functional

More than one fully functional user interface is available and instructions

are clear

0 7 14 20

Errors did not crash the project or prevent use

Errors prevented use of program Contains errors, but did not prevent

execution of program No errors existed

0 10 20

Project Concept & Design


Concept and/or topic are not followed



User with no knowledge of the concept and/or

topic can identify based on use of project

0 3 7 10

Color, backgrounds, font, and sounds are appropriate for the concept/topic







0 3 7 10

Graphics appropriate for concept and/or topic

No graphic design principals applied

Graphics are distracting Graphics are appropriate

for the concept/topic Graphics enhance the experience for the user

0 3 7 10

Title slide functions and provides working instructions

No title slide provided Title slide has limited instructions and/or

functionality

Title slide functions and provides clear instructions

Title slide provided, but allows user to execute without instructions

0 3 7 10

Code is written correctly

Code contains errors that prevent the execution

Code contains errors that did not prevent execution

Code is error free Code is well commented to explain logic used and reason for block of code

0 7 14 20

Project Evaluation

Quality of rules and accuracy of code identifying rules

Rules contain substantial errors affecting game play

Rules contain errors that have minimal impact on

game play

Rules are error free as discovered through basic

game play

At least one advanced rule feature available

0 7 14 20

The game is challenging but can be completed

Game is overly simplistic and/or cannot be

completed

Game can be completed but is simplistic

Game is challenging and can be completed

User can navigate the game with rules as defined and several outcomes are available for completion

0 7 14 20

Player immersion and experience

Experience intended for the game is not defined

User can navigate the game but experience and

purpose is defined

User can navigate and complete the game following the rules

Game includes an operating multi-player

function

0 7 14 20


Penalty Points


Grand Total

Name(s):

School: State:


FBLA COMPUTER GAME & SIMULATION PROGRAMMING Performance Rating Sheet Preliminary Round Final Round



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker



topic used


performance


video



0 1 3 5

Describes design software selection and identifies reasons for selecting that software

No explanation of design software provided

Identifies software selected but does not identify reasons for

selecting that software

Identifies software selected and identifies

reasons for selecting that software

Explains software selection and

demonstrates investigation of multiple software

options

0 7 14 20

Explains the planning process used to design the game through planning documents such as storyboards, flowcharts, etc.



planning documents


documents


documents

0 5 10 15

Explains program modules, structures, and commenting

No explanation of program modules,

structures, or commenting

Explains at least one of the following: program

modules, structures, and commenting

Explains all three of the following: program

modules, structures, and commenting

Explains program modules, structures, and

commenting and connects this process to how

software was selected

0 3 7 10

Describes user interface (input/output perimeters)

No explanation of user interface provided

Explains user interface selected

Explains user interface and identifies options that

were explored

Explains user interface, identifies options that

were explored, and provides pros and cons

for each option identified

0 3 7 10

Describes the game flow, the user experience, and the end result

Game flow and user experience not explained

At least one of the following explained: game flow, user experience, and

the end result

Game flow, user experience, and end result

were explained

Connects game flow, user experience, and end result to software selection and

user interface

0 7 14 20

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 1 3 5



confidence





and assertiveness

0 1 3 5







0 3 7 10




-5 Event Guidelines


Performance Total


Grand Total

Name(s):

School: State:


FBLA DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION Performance Rating Sheet Preliminary Round Final Round



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker



topic used


performance


video



0 3 7 10

Describes the use and implementation of innovative technology

No explanation of use or implementation of

technology

Identification OR implementation of

innovative technology

Implementation and demonstration of video techniques, equipment,

and software

Expert description and demonstration of video techniques, equipment,

and software

0 7 14 20

Explains the design and development process

No explanation or description of the design

and process

Presenter(s) Explains the design OR development

process

Presenter(s) Explain both the design and the

development process

Expert industry explanation of both

design and development process

0 7 14 20

Incorporates video into presentation

Does not present video Less than 2 minutes of

video presented

2 minutes of video presented and is

incorporated into the presentation

2–4 minutes of video is presented, adequate

introduction and transition back into

presentation

0 7 14 20


No documentation provided Substantiates compliance to copyright regulations using

visual representation

0 10

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 1 3 5



confidence





and assertiveness

0 1 3 5







0 3 7 10




-5 Event Guidelines


Performance Total


Grand Total

Name(s):

School: State:


FBLA DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION Project Rating Sheet



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Video plays successfully Media not usable

Media usable but not submitted according to

event guidelines

Media usable but not plug and play

Media usable in multiple players

0 7 14 20

Video Content


Concept and/or topic are not followed



User with no knowledge of the concept and/or

topic can identify based on video

0 7 14 20

Video contains multiple elements providing evidence of production skill

No evidence of video production skill demonstrated

Video is designed using limited video editing skills

Video contains transitions and use of multiple

technologies

Video contains advanced features such as animation

0 7 14 20

Grammar, spelling, and punctuation

Video contains grammar or spelling errors

Video contains 3 or less spelling or grammar errors

Video contains one grammar and no spelling

errors

Video is grammar and spelling error free

0 7 14 20

Copyright information is noted and documented

Copyright information not addressed or addressed incorrectly

Substantiated compliance to copyright regulations using visual representation

0 20

Project Evaluation

Presentation has logical flow of information

Flow of video does not seem logical

Flow does not connect each element of the video

Flow is logical and appears sequenced with beginning, middle, and

end

Presentation is logical and includes a call to action at

the end

0 14 21 30

Quality of editing and transition

There are no transitions or evidence of video editing incorporated

Transitions exist but are rough and do not flow

easily

Transitions flow seamlessly and serves as a logical component of the

video

Multiple types of transitions are used and all

flow seamlessly

0 14 21 30

Audio and visual elements are coordinated

Audio and Visual elements are limited

Audio and Visual elements do not include

variety

Audio uses a variety of sources including direct audio and dubbed audio; visual includes multiple

camera angles and techniques

Audio and visual includes special effects

0 7 14 20

Use of video technology

Video technology use not evident

Video incorporates use of technology

Video incorporates advanced use of

technology such as special effects

Video contains multiple advanced features such as

special effects

0 7 14 20


Penalty Points


Grand Total

Name(s):

School: State:


FBLA E-BUSINESS Performance Rating Sheet Preliminary Round Final Round



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker



topic used

Understanding of topic inconsistent from website

to performance


website


presentation and website

0 3 7 10



and process

Explains the design OR development process

Explain both the design and the development

process

Explains design and development process; explains steps taken to

ensure compatibility with multiple platforms

0 7 14 20

Describes the use and implementation of technology


technology

Describes the use OR implementation of

technology

Describes the use AND implementation of

technology

Describes and demonstrates integrated

use of multiple technologies

0 7 14 20

Explains the development of media elements such as graphics, video, audio, etc.

No explanation of media elements

Explains two media elements used

Explains three or more media elements used

Explains three or more media elements used and identifies why they were

selected

0 7 14 20

Provides proper documentation of copyright compliance



0 10

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 1 3 5



confidence





and assertiveness

0 1 3 5







0 3 7 10




-5 Event Guidelines


Performance Total


Grand Total

Name(s):

School: State:


FBLA E-BUSINESS Project Rating Sheet



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Website usability and navigation

Website is not usable Website usable but not submitted according to

event guidelines

Website usable and meets all guidelines

Website contains features in addition to is required

in the guidelines

0 7 14 20

Color, backgrounds, font, and sounds are appropriate for the topic


Contrast, font, sound, or design choice is distracting





0 3 7 10

Graphics appropriate for topic




0 3 7 10

Site Content

Fully address the topic Topic is not followed

Topic is not fully developed

Topic is fully addressed User with no knowledge of the topic can identify

based on site

0 7 14 20

Site contains multiple elements providing evidence of production skill

No evidence of website production skill demonstrated

Website is designed using limited features

Website contains use of multiple technologies

Website contains advanced features

0 7 14 20

Grammar, spelling, and punctuation

Website contains grammar or spelling errors

Website contains 3 or less spelling or grammar errors

Website contains 1 grammar and no spelling

errors

Website is grammar and spelling error free

0 7 14 20



Substantiated compliance to copyright regulations using visual representation

0 7 14 20

Project Evaluation

Site is compatible with multiple platforms

Site is not compatible with any platforms

Site is only compatible with one platform

Site opens appropriately on at least 2 platforms

Site opens appropriately on more than 2 platforms

0 3 7 10

Overall code – site interactivity functions and is error free




0 7 14 20

Ability to execute a sale

No checkout/shopping cart option available

Checkout/shopping cart available but not

functional

Checkout/shopping cart available and functional

Checkout/shopping cart available with multiple

checkout options available

0 7 14 20

Additional technology is used appropriately

No additional technologies are used

Attempt of additional technology evident, but

does not function

At least one additional technology added and

functions

Multiple technologies added and function

appropriately

0 3 7 10

Website elements are consistent across all pages

Only one page is presented

Pages are not consistent Pages are consistent Pages are consistent and

elements enhance the experience for the user

0 7 14 20

Project Subtotal (200 Max)

Penalty Points


Grand Total

Name(s)

School: State:


FBLA ELECTRONIC CAREER PORTFOLIO Performance Rating Sheet Preliminary Round Final



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Resume Resume not included or

demonstrated

Provides a review of resume including

experiences, qualifications, and special skills

Provides a review of resume using multiple

visual aids

Provides a review of resume and integrates interactive features of

technology into presentation

0 3 7 10

Career research

Career research not included or demonstrated

Shares research on desired career

Shares research on desired career and correlates

personal qualifications to this career

Shares research and qualifications for career

and incorporates statistics, data, salary, and obstacles

0 3 7 10

Career related education

No demonstration of career related education

Shares information about school activities and work

experiences

Shares information about school activities and work experiences and how one

prepared for the other

Correlates experience and education and provides details about a career

research project

0 7 14 20

Special skills or proficiencies

No demonstration of special skills or proficiencies

Shares about one special skill or proficiency related

to desired career

Shares about one special skill or proficiency related to desired career they have earned and how it makes them qualified for their

selected career

Shares and correlates at least one special or

proficiency related to desired career skill that is linked to a certification or

endorsement

0 7 14 20

Identifies sources No sources identified

Identifies at least one data source used in

development of presentation

Identifies at least two data sources used in development of

presentation

Logically links sources and research to qualification,

resume, and career

0 3 7 10

Delivery Skills


Presenter did not appear prepared

Presenter was prepared, but flow was not logical




0 3 7 10



confidence





and assertiveness

0 3 7 10







0 3 7 10



-5 Dress Code not followed -5 Event Guidelines


Grand Total

Name:

School: State:


FBLA EMERGING BUSINESS ISSUES Performance Rating Sheet Preliminary Round Final Round



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker


No understanding of topic as it relates to the event

guidelines or wrong topic

Identifies event topic, but does not demonstrate

understanding

Identifies and demonstrates

understanding of event topic

Uses industry terminology to demonstrate the

understanding of the event topic

0 5 10 15

Identifies and supports the affirmative and negative argument for the event topic

No affirmative and no negative arguments

presented

Affirmative argument OR negative argument

presented

Both affirmative and negative arguments are presented for the topic

with evidence

Affirmative and negative arguments supported by

relevant evidence in order to persuade

0 7 14 20

Identifies and offers an effective recommendation(s)

No recommendation(s) identified

One recommendation provided with no plan

One or more recommendations

provided with supporting evidence and a plan

developed

One or more feasible recommendations with a

plan and necessary resources identified

0 7 14 20

Summarizes the event topic, arguments, and recommendations

No summary

Summary identifies only one of the requirements:

topic, arguments, OR recommendations

Summary was effective identifying the event

topic, arguments, AND recommendations

Summary provides a logical connection of all

aspects of the event topic to entire presentation

0 5 10 15

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 3 7 10



confidence





and assertiveness

0 3 7 10







0 3 7 10




-5 Event Guidelines



Name(s):

School: State:


FBLA ENTREPRENEURSHIP Performance Rating Sheet



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker



no problems defined






0 5 10 15


No alternatives identified Alternative(s) given but pro(s) and/or con(s) are

not analyzed



0 7 14 20








0 7 14 20


Business Plan/ Community and business relations/ legal issues/ initial capital and credit/personnel management/financial management marketing management/taxes/ government regulations





demonstrated

0 7 14 20

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 3 7 10



confidence





and assertiveness

0 1 3 5







0 3 7 10




Grand Total

Objective Test Score (to be used in the event of a tie)

Name(s):

School: State:


EUGENE H. SMITH SCHOLARSHIP ETHEL M. PLOCK SCHOLARSHIP (REGIONAL AND STATE EVENT ONLY)

PRELIMINARY CHECKSHEET The following items will be used to verify that materials are properly prepared for submission at the Regional Leadership Conference registration. If any of the items are checked, the participant will be disqualified.

____a. Three (3) copies (original and/or copy) of a Smith/Plock Scholarship Application must be submitted.

____b. Three (3) copies of a high school transcript signed or stamped by a school official must be submitted. ____c. Three (3) copies (original and/or copy) of a brief résumé of the participant (not to exceed two pages) must be submitted. ____d. One copy of the Smith/Plock Scholarship Application, one copy of the high school transcript, and one copy of the résumé make one set of materials. Each set may be unattached, paper clipped, or stapled. ____e. Each set must be placed in a letter-size manila folder. The participant must

have a total of three folders. ____f. Each folder must be properly labeled: student's name, school, and event

title. ____g. Photographs or facsimiles or photographs must not be included.

EUGENE H. SMITH SCHOLARSHIP ETHEL M. PLOCK SCHOLARSHIP

EUGENE H. SMITH AND ETHEL M. PLOCK SCHOLARSHIPS RATING SHEET

INVOLVEMENT IN FBLA (Based on résumé and interview—up to 35 points) FBLA offices held (local, regional, state) Committee involvement Years of membership in FBLA Participation in FBLA conferences/workshops Participation in chapter activities ______35

INVOLVEMENT IN OTHER SCHOOL/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES (Based on résumé and interview—up to 10 points) Extent of involvement Leadership role ______10

INTERVIEW (Up to 15 points) Poise, confidence General appearance and grooming Manners Personality Speech and grammar ______15

REALISTIC PLANNING FOR A BUSINESS CAREER (Based on interview, résumé, class preparation—up to 5 points) ______ 5

FINANCIAL NEED (Based on application and interview—up to 20 points) ______20

SCHOLASTIC STANDING IN HIGH SCHOOL (Based on application and transcript—up to 10 points)---Business and other subjects ______10

APPLICATION AND RÉSUMÉ (Up to 5 points) Appearance and completeness of application and résumé ______ 5

FINAL SCORE _______100 DISQUALIFICATION *Required materials are not submitted properly: ____a. Not submitting three letter-size manila folders properly labeled with the

student's name, school, and event title. ____b. Each folder not containing one copy of the Smith/Plock Scholarship Application, a high school transcript signed or stamped by a school official, and a résumé (not to exceed two pages).

_____ *DISQUALIFIED

Name______________________________________________________________

School_____________________________________________________________

Judge's Signature: ___________________________________________________

Judge's Comments

FBLA FUTURE BUSINESS LEADER Interview Rating Sheet Final Round



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Illustrates participation in and leadership experiences in FBLA

Has not been involved in FBLA other than to pay membership dues and

attend one state/national conference

Has limited participation in FBLA activities OR has

had limited FBLA leadership opportunities

Is able to communicate participation in FBLA

throughout high school and discuss leadership experiences in FBLA

Is able to explain how participation and

leadership experiences in FBLA have transferred to other areas of his/her life

0 5 10 15

Explains participation in other school and/or community organizations

No evidence of participation in other

school and/or community organizations

Participates in only one additional school and/or community organization

other than FBLA

Explains participation in other school and/or

community organizations

Is able to explain how participation in FBLA has

complemented or enhanced other school

and/or community organizations

0 5 10 15

Explains and shows areas of outstanding achievement

No other achievements outside of FBLA

Has limited areas of outstanding achievement

other than FBLA

Is able to explain and show areas of outstanding

achievement


complemented or enhanced other areas of outstanding achievement

0 5 10 15

Indicates understanding of career knowledge and career plans

No career plans at this time

May have an idea for a career but has developed

no solid plans OR obtained any career

knowledge

Knows career plans and shows some evidence that the career knowledge has

been obtained

Is able to discuss how the career plans were decided and how the plans will be achieved. Can also discuss how the career knowledge was acquired and how it

will be used

0 5 10 15

Professional Presentation Skills

Demonstrates proper greeting, introduction, and closing

Competitor does not use proper greeting,

introduction, OR closing

Competitor’s greeting, introduction, OR closing

was weak

Competitor has strong greeting, introduction,

AND closing

Competitor is creative in their introduction of

themselves and asks for or provides follow-up action

in the conclusion

0 5 10 15

Demonstrates strong self-confidence, appropriate assertiveness, and enthusiasm

Competitor did not demonstrate self-

confidence, assertiveness, OR enthusiasm

Competitor demonstrated minimal self-confidence,

assertiveness, AND enthusiasm

Competitor used strong eye contact, appropriate


Competitor led the interview process and

effectively used interview time

0 3 7 10

Demonstrates proper verbal and nonverbal communication skills

Verbal AND nonverbal communication skills are

inappropriate

Verbal and/or nonverbal communication skills are

weak or distracting

All questions were clearly answered using good

grammar and appropriate body language

Verbal communications skills are excellent;

nonverbal communication is natural

0 3 7 10

Application Materials

Student brought application materials to interview

No materials were brought Materials were brought

0 5

Interview Subtotal (100 max)



Grand Total

Name:

School: State:


FBLA FUTURE BUSINESS LEADER Interview Materials Rating Sheet


Cover Letter Not

Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

States award applying for No award stated

Award stated does not match qualification

States award and shows match of award to

qualifications

States award and shows match of award to qualifications with

demonstrated experience

0 2 3 4

Promotes self in letter: Lists skills, achievements, volunteerism, experience, etc.

No promotion of self included

Describes skills and academic achievements, but no volunteerism or

experience included

Describes skills, academic achievements, and volunteerism or

experience

Describes skills, academic achievements, and

multiple volunteerism or experiences

0 4 6 8

States that the resume is included with the letter and asks for interview

No resume statement nor interview requested

States resume included but does not ask for

interview

States resume is included and asks interview

States resume is included, asks for interview,

provides opportunity to request more information

0 2 3 4

Resume

Targets award on cover letter

No award targeted Targeted award does not

match cover letter Targeted award matches

cover letter Resume supports targeted

award on cover letter

0 2 3 4

Reader friendly – categories can be found easily, white space utilized, professional fonts and font sizes

Resume is unreadable Resume design is

distracting Resume is reader friendly

Resume is professional in design for targeted award

0 4 6 8

Includes education, activities, and volunteerism or experience information

No education, activities, volunteerism, experience

information listed Two sections included Three sections included

Three or more sections support targeted award

0 4 6 8

Brief, concise information

Resume is longer than two pages

Information provided but in paragraph form

Sections are clearly identified with organized

information

Clearly identified and organized information in

each section supports targeted award

0 2 3 4

Spelling & Grammar

Documents are free of spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors

Three or more errors Two errors

No spelling errors, and not more than 1 punctuation or

grammatical error

No spelling or grammatical errors, and

not more than 1 punctuation error

0 3 7 10

Interview Materials Subtotal (50 max)



Grand Total

Name:

School: State:


FBLA FUTURE BUSINESS LEADER Interview Rating Sheet Preliminary Round



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Illustrates participation in and leadership experiences in FBLA

Has not been involved in FBLA other than to pay membership dues and

attend one state/national conference

Has limited participation in FBLA activities OR has

had limited FBLA leadership opportunities

Is able to communicate participation in FBLA

throughout high school and discuss leadership experiences in FBLA

Is able to explain how participation and

leadership experiences in FBLA have transferred to other areas of his/her life

0 5 10 15

Explains participation in other school and/or community organizations

No evidence of participation in other

school and/or community organizations

Participates in only one additional school and/or community organization

other than FBLA

Explains participation in other school and/or

community organizations


complemented or enhanced other school

and/or community organizations

0 5 10 15

Explains and shows areas of outstanding achievement

No other achievements outside of FBLA

Has limited areas of outstanding achievement

other than FBLA

Is able to explain and show areas of outstanding

achievement


complemented or enhanced other areas of outstanding achievement

0 5 10 15

Indicates understanding of career knowledge and career plans

No career plans at this time

May have an idea for a career but has developed

no solid plans OR obtained any career

knowledge

Knows career plans and shows some evidence that the career knowledge has

been obtained

Is able to discuss how the career plans were decided and how the plans will be achieved. Can also discuss how the career knowledge was acquired and how it

will be used

0 5 10 15



Participate does not use proper greeting,


Participate’sgreeting, introduction, OR closing

was weak

Participate has strong greeting, introduction,

AND closing

Participate is creative in their introduction of


in the conclusion

0 5 10 15


Participate did not demonstrate self-


Participate demonstrated minimal self-confidence,


Participate used strong eye contact, appropriate


Participate led the interview process and


0 3 7 10



inappropriate


weak or distracting





0 3 7 10



No materials were brought Materials were brought.

0 5




Interview Total

Test Total (100 max)

Materials Prejudged Score (50 max)

Name: Grand Total (250 max)

School: State:


FBLA GLOBAL BUSINESS Performance Rating Sheet



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker



no problems defined






0 5 10 15


No alternatives identified Alternative(s)given but

pro(s) and/or con(s) are not analyzed



0 7 14 20








0 7 14 20


Basic international concepts/ownership and management/ marketing/finance/ communication (including culture and language)/ ethics/taxes and government regulations/ currency exchange/ international travel/career development





demonstrated

0 7 14 20

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 3 7 10



confidence





and assertiveness

0 1 3 5







0 3 7 10




Grand Total

Objective Test Score (to

be used in case of a tie)

Name(s):

School: State:


FBLA GRAPHIC DESIGN Performance Rating Sheet Preliminary Round Final Round



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Description of the promotional materials

Promotional materials not described and/or one or

more elements are missing or incomplete

At least one of the promotional materials

described

All promotional materials described

All promotional materials described and the

presenters connect the different pieces together

0 7 14 20



and process



process



0 7 14 20

Create interest and desire for the design

Does not create interest or desire for the design

Describes two or more features of the design that would assist in selling the

product

Describes four or more features of the design that would assist in selling the

product

Describes at least four features that would assist in selling the product and identify how the design is connected to the existing

brand of the company

0 7 14 20

Consistency in graphic design to theme

Consistency in graphic design to theme not

addressed

Explains how graphic design is consistent with

theme

Demonstrates with visual aids the consistency

between graphic design and theme

Emphasize interpretation of the topic and design as it relates to graphic design and theme including use

of visual aids

0 7 14 20

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 1 3 5



confidence





and assertiveness

0 1 3 5







0 3 7 10




-5 Event Guidelines


Grand Total

Name(s):

School: State:


FBLA HELP DESK

Performance Rating Sheet Preliminary Round Final



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker



no problems defined






0 3 7 10

Communicates position on problem of case study

No position communicated

Communicates position not related to problem

Communicates position on problem of the case

study

Communicates in a professional manner

position on problem of case study

0 3 7 10








0 3 7 10

Displays empathy/ diplomacy when responding to case study problem

No empathy or diplomacy displayed

Empathy or diplomacy displayed in response to

case study problem

Empathy and diplomacy displayed in response to

case study problem

Display of empathy and diplomacy skills add to resolution of case study

problem

0 3 7 10

Shows knowledge of terminology and components related to the case study

No understanding of the case study demonstrated

Terminology is presented but not expanded on

Clear understanding of terminology and

implementation into presentation

Terminology is communicated clear enough for client to

proceed on own

0 3 7 10

Demonstrates conflict resolution and closure to the case study

No closure was provided Situation was closed OR

conflict was resolved Conflict was resolved, the

situation has closure

Conflict was resolved, the situation has closure, and

client is satisfied

0 7 14 20

Delivery Skills


Presenter did not appear prepared

Presenter was prepared, but flow was not logical




0 3 7 10


Presenter did not demonstrate self-

confidence

Presenter demonstrated self-confidence and poise

Presenter demonstrated self-confidence, poise, and


Presenter demonstrated self-confidence, poise, good voice projection,

and assertiveness

0 3 7 10

Demonstrates ability to effectively ask and answer questions

Unable to ask or answer questions

All questions were answered and at least one

question was asked

All questions were clearly answered and two

questions were asked

All questions were clearly answered and more than

three questions were asked

0 3 7 10




Grand Total

Objective Test Score (to be used in

case of tie)

Name:

School: State:


FBLA HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT Performance Rating Sheet



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker



no problems defined






0 5 10 15

Identifies alternatives and the pro(s) and con(s)of each





0 7 14 20








0 7 14 20


Operation and management/ hotel sales/ marketing concepts/ human resource management/ environmental, ethical, global issues/customer service/ legal issues, finances, budgeting/ current trends/types of markets and customers





demonstrated

0 7 14 20

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 3 7 10



confidence





and assertiveness

0 1 3 5







0 3 7 10




Grand Total

Objective Test Score (to be

used in the event of a tie)

Name(s):

School: State:


FBLA IMPROMPTU SPEAKING Performance Rating Sheet Preliminary Round Final Round



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Incorporate provided topic

Provided topic is not mentioned in speech

Topic is not clearly incorporated into speech

Topic was clearly incorporated into speech

Topic was clearly incorporated and

expanded thoroughly throughout the speech

0 3 7 10

Identify and execute a consistent theme

No theme presented Theme was identified, but not consistent throughout

speech

Theme identified and consistent throughout

speech

Personal stories are utilized expand on the

central theme

0 3 7 10

Include accurate and appropriate supporting information

No supporting information provided OR

inappropriate material used

One example of supporting information

provided

Multiple examples of supporting information

provided


included to develop enhance the speech

0 3 7 10

Delivery Skills

Introduce the topic immediately (Intro)

Topic was not introduced Introduction was not

clearly presented

Introduction was clearly presented and topic was

defined immediately

Introduction was clearly presented and topic was defined immediately with an effective transition into

the speech body

0 3 7 10

Support the topic(s) throughout (Body)

Speech did not have a topic

Multiple topics presented without clear connections

Central topic(s)were identified, connected, and supported throughout the

speech

Smooth transitions were effectively utilized to support the central

topic(s)

0 5 10 20

Provide effective conclusion

Speech did not have a conclusion

Conclusion was not clearly presented

Effective conclusion was presented

Conclusion provides connection to entire

presentation

0 3 7 10

Delivers extemporaneous presentation

Does not address audience at all

Reads speech directly from notes with minimal

eye contact

Glances at notes occasionally while keeping

appropriate eye contact with audience

Glances at notes occasionally, keeps

appropriate eye contact, and utilizes appropriate body language and hand

gestures

0 5 10 15


Presenter did not demonstrate self

confidence

Presenter maintained eye contact and poise

Presenter had strong eye contact, poise, and had good voice projection

Presenter demonstrated confidence, poise, voice

projection, and was assertive in presentation

0 5 10 15



Time Penalty for under 3:31 or over 4:29 -5 Dress Code not followed -5 Total Penalty -

Grand Total

Name:

School: State:


FBLA INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS PRESENTATION Performance Rating Sheet Preliminary Round Final Round



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Demonstrates understanding of the event topic in presentation


topic used

Understanding of topic inconsistent from the

event guidelines

Demonstrates the topic through presentation

Demonstrates use of industry terminology in

the topic

0 5 10 15

Describes the purpose with a logical sequence of ideas

No evidence of purpose and logical sequence

Purpose stated OR logical sequence of ideas given

Purpose is described using a logical sequence of ideas

Purpose is well-defined in a logical sequence to

accomplish it

0 3 7 10

Identifies recommendation to accomplish the purpose

No recommendations identified

Recommendation provided, but plan not

developed

Logical recommendation(s) and

plan developed

Feasible recommendation and plan developed and

necessary resources identified

0 5 10 15

Uses technology for proper formatting, design elements, and business presentation features

No use of technology Demonstrates the use of 1–2 technology features

Demonstrates the use of 3–4 technology features

Demonstrates the use of 5 or more technology

features

0 7 14 20

Uses suitable and accurate statements of information in presentation

More than 3 statements are inaccurate

Only 1–2 statements are inaccurate

All statements of information are accurate

All statements of information are accurate with supporting evidence

0 3 7 10

Provides proper documentation to comply with state and federal copyright laws



0 10

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 1 3 5



confidence





and assertiveness

0 1 3 5







0 3 7 10




-5 Event Guidelines



Name(s):

School: State:


FBLA INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SPEAKING Performance Rating Sheet Preliminary Round Final Round



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Incorporate FBLA-PBL goals into speech

No FBLA-PBL goals mentioned in speech

FBLA-PBL goals were not clearly incorporated into

speech

FBLA-PBL goals were clearly incorporated into

speech

FBLA-PBL goals were clearly incorporated and implemented throughout

the speech

0 3 7 10



speech


speech


central theme

0 3 7 10





provided


provided



0 3 7 10

Delivery Skills



clearly presented


defined immediately


the speech body

0 3 7 10





speech


topic(s)

0 5 10 20






presentation

0 3 7 10




eye contact



Delivers memorized presentation and utilizes

appropriate body language and hand gestures

0 5 10 15



confidence





0 5 10 15




Grand Total

Name:

School: State:


FBLA JOB INTERVIEW Interview Rating Sheet Final Round



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Demonstrates the ability to understand and respond to interview questions

Does not answer questions

Answers are not relevant to question asked

Answers are relevant to the question asked

Answers are relevant and fully support knowledge

of position/duties

0 5 10 15

Relates previous experiences/activities with position’s duties and skills necessary to succeed

No evidence of previous experience/activities

One previous experience/activity

mentioned but not related to position’s duties or

skills necessary for success


mentioned and is clearly related to position’s duties

or skills necessary for success

Multiple previous experiences/activities

mentioned and are clearly related to position’s duties


0 5 10 15

Possesses knowledge about the position and career field

No evidence of position or career field knowledge

Has limited knowledge of the organization or

understanding of the position

Comprehensive knowledge of the organization or

understanding of the position demonstrated

Extensive knowledge of both the organization and career field demonstrated

0 5 10 15

Asks questions that demonstrate and interest in the organization and understanding of the position

No question asked

Question asked, but it is not related to the organization or


Question asked that is related to the organization

or understanding of the position

Question(s) asked that are directly related to both the

organization and understanding of the

position

0 5 10 15



Competitor does not use proper greeting,


Competitor’s greeting, introduction, OR closing

was weak

Competitor has strong greeting, introduction,

AND closing

Competitor is creative in their introduction of


in the conclusion

0 5 10 15


Competitor did not demonstrate self-


Competitor demonstrated minimal self-confidence,


Competitor used strong eye contact, appropriate


Competitor led the interview process and


0 3 7 10



inappropriate


weak or distracting





0 3 7 10




0 5




Grand Total

Name:


FBLA JOB INTERVIEW Interview Materials Rating Sheet


Cover Letter Not

Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

States job applying for No job stated

Job stated does not match qualification

States job and shows match of job to qualifications

States job and shows match of job to

qualifications with demonstrated experience

0 2 3 4

Promotes self in letter: Lists skills, achievements, experience, etc.

No promotion of self included

Describes skills and academic achievements,

but no experience included


experience


multiple experiences

0 4 6 8

States that the resume is included with the letter and asks for interview

No resume statement or interview requested

States resume included but does not ask for

interview

States resume is included and asks interview

States resume is included, asks for interview,

provides opportunity to request more information

0 2 3 4

Resume

Targets job on cover letter No job targeted

Targeted job does not match cover letter

Targeted job matches cover letter

Resume supports targeted job on cover letter

0 2 3 4

Reader friendly – categories can be found easily, white space utilized, professional fonts and font sizes

Resume is unreadable Resume design is

distracting Resume is reader friendly

Resume is professional in design for targeted job

0 4 6 8

Includes education, activities, and experience information

No education, activities, or experience information

listed Two sections included All three sections included

All three sections support targeted job

0 4 6 8

Brief, concise information

Resume is longer than two pages

Information provided but in paragraph form

Sections are clearly identified with organized

information

Clearly identified and organized information in

each section supports targeted job

0 2 3 4

Spelling & Grammar

Documents are free of spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors

Three or more errors Two errors

No spelling errors, and not more than 1 punctuation or

grammatical error

No spelling or grammatical errors, and

not more than 1 punctuation error

0 3 7 10

Interview Materials Subtotal (50 max)



Grand Total

Name:

School: State:


FBLA JOB INTERVIEW Interview Rating Sheet Preliminary Round



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Demonstrates the ability to understand and respond to interview questions

Does not answer questions

Answers are not relevant to question asked

Answers are relevant to the question asked

Answers are relevant and fully support knowledge

of position/duties

0 5 10 15

Relates previous experiences/activities with position’s duties and skills necessary to succeed

No evidence of previous experience/activities


mentioned but not related to position’s duties or

skills necessary for success


mentioned and is clearly related to position’s duties


Multiple previous experiences/activities

mentioned and are clearly related to position’s duties


0 5 10 15

Possesses knowledge about the position and career field

No evidence of position or career field knowledge

Has limited knowledge of the organization or


Comprehensive knowledge of the organization or

understanding of the position demonstrated

Extensive knowledge of both the organization and career field demonstrated

0 5 10 15

Asks questions that demonstrate and interest in the organization and understanding of the position

No question asked

Question asked, but it is not related to the organization or


Question asked that is related to the organization

or understanding of the position

Question(s) asked that are directly related to both the

organization and understanding of the

position

0 5 10 15



Participate does not use proper greeting,


Participate’s greeting, introduction, OR closing

was weak

Participate has strong greeting, introduction,

AND closing

Participate is creative in their introduction of


in the conclusion

0 5 10 15


Participate did not demonstrate self-


Participate demonstrated minimal self-confidence,


Participate used strong eye contact, appropriate assertiveness, AND

enthusiasm

Participate led the interview process and


0 3 7 10



inappropriate


weak or distracting





0 3 7 10




0 5




Performance Total

Materials Prejudged Score (50 max)


Name:

School: State:


LOCAL CHAPTER ANNUAL BUSINESS REPORT




information: name of the school, state, name of the event, name(s) of student(s), if applicable, and year 201x-1x)


_____ Over fifteen (15) pages Reports must not exceed 15 pages (divider pages and appendices are optional

and must be included in the page count).




School: ____________________________________________________________________ Judge's Signature: ___________________________________________________________

LOCAL CHAPTER NAME TAG

DISQUALIFICATIONS: The following items will be verified before actual judging begins. If any of the items are checked, the name tag may be disqualified. ____a. The name tag exceeds 4”x4” (Not including the form of attachment to the clothing) ____b. The nametag is not submitted “Ready-to-Wear” in a nametag holder, on a lanyard, etc. It must be able to be attached to clothing as submitted.

____c. Name tag does not contain:

• A Member’s Name

• School

• Chapter Number

____d. Name tag does not include the current state theme in any of the following formats:


____ e. FBLA does not appear somewhere on the name tag (should not be part of the theme name.)

Up to 20 pts. per item Excellent 16-20 pts

Good 11-15 pts

Fair 6-10 pts

Poor 0-5 pts

CONTENT

OVERALL APPEARANCE

NEATNESS

ACCURACY—Free of spelling, keying or other errors

CREATIVE DESIGN

MAXIMUM TOTAL SCORE (100) _________________ School: ___________________________________________________________ Judge's Signature: __________________________________________________

1

LOCAL CHAPTER NEWSLETTER

DISQUALIFICATIONS. The following items will be verified before actual judging begins. If any of the items are checked, the local chapter newsletters may be disqualified.

____a. Two (2) different issues of the local chapter newsletters are not submitted in one letter-sized manila folder.

____b. Folder is not labeled: school name and event title. ____c. Chapter name, chapter number, and date are not included in the masthead. ____d. Newsletters exceed four printed pages (four one-sided or two front and back) ____e. Newsletters do not describe the activities of the local chapter which were

published between the previous year's State Leadership Conference and the current year's Regional Leadership Conference.

_____ DISQUALIFIED

Up to 25 pts per item Excellent 20-25 pts

Good 14-19 pts

Fair 7-13 pts

Poor 0-6 pts

CONTENT—Appropriate news articles of chapter activities/business topics

FORMAT OF NEWSLETTERS—Creative use of headlines/titles, type size/style

OVERALL APPEARANCE AND ARRANGEMENT—Photos/graphics meaningfully and effectively displayed

ACCURACY—Correct grammar/spelling, acceptable style

MAXIMUM TOTAL SCORE (100) _________________

Chapter Name:________________________________________________________________ Judge’s Signature:_____________________________________________________________ Judge’s Comments:

LOCAL CHAPTER SCRAPBOOK (REGIONAL AND STATE EVENT ONLY) DISQUALIFICATIONS: The following items will be verified before actual judging begins. If any of the items are checked, the scrapbook may be disqualified. ____a. Not contained in the standard FBLA cover.

____b. Pages must not be pre-printed with words, figures, designs, etc., or computer generated.

____c. Scrapbook exceeds 100 pages, excluding cover.

____d. All pages not numbered including title page, table of contents, and dividers.

____e. Title page is not the first page and does not contain the name and number of the local chapter.

____f. Scrapbook does not have a table of contents.

Up to 20 pts. per item Excellent 16-20 pts

Good 11-15 pts

Fair 6-10 pts

Poor 0-5 pts

CONTENTS—Record of activities from regional to regional conference

ARRANGEMENT—Orderly presentation of contents

NEATNESS—Smudge free, no visible glue spots, uniformity of lettering, etc.

ACCURACY—Free of spelling, keying or other errors

CREATIVITY—Creativity of page layout/theme

MAXIMUM TOTAL SCORE (100) _________________ School: ____________________________________________________________ Judge's Signature: ___________________________________________________ Judge's Comments:

FBLA LOCAL CHAPTER ANNUAL BUSINESS REPORT Report Rating Sheet



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Include “State of the Chapter” remarks to current members by chapter president.

Report on membership numbers and size of school and community.

This section is missing in the report

Part of this information is missing

All the information is included and easy to find

All the information is included, easy to find, and additional school and/or

community information is given

0 5 10 15

Report activities to benefit chapter and its members:

Recruitment Leadership development Career exploration and

preparation Business partnerships Chapter fundraising Public relations and

chapter publicity


There is at least one activity listed in four of

the components

There is at least one activity mentioned in each component listed in this

section

Multiple activities are reported in all

components listed

0 7 14 20

Describe activities to benefit other individuals and organizations:

State and national projects Other community service

projects


There is at least one activity listed in one

component


section


components listed

0 7 14 20

Include conferences attended and recognition received:

Participation in FBLA conferences

Other chapter and individual recognition earned

Competitive event winners and participation


There is at least one activity listed in one

component


section


components listed

0 7 14 20

Report Format

Arrange information according to rating sheet (See above expectation items)

Missing one or more sections and/or does not

follow rating sheet


with rating sheet


sheet



0 3 7 10








0 3 7 10



errors


errors

No spelling errors. and not more than 2 grammar




0 1 3 5


Penalty Points


Grand Total


FBLA MANAGEMENT DECISION MAKING Performance Rating Sheet



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker



no problems defined






0 5 10 15






0 7 14 20








0 7 14 20

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the event competencies: Information and communication systems/ human resource management/financial management/business operations/management functions/business ownership/careers/ ethics/marketing/social responsibility/ economic concepts/strategic management





demonstrated

0 7 14 20

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 3 7 10



confidence





and assertiveness

0 1 3 5







0 3 7 10




Grand Total


the event of a tie)

Name(s):

School: State:


FBLA MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS Performance Rating Sheet



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker



no problems defined






0 5 10 15






0 7 14 20








0 7 14 20


Business size and scope/ systems analysis and design/object oriented analysis and design/user interfaces/system controls/defining systems





demonstrated

0 7 14 20

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 3 7 10



confidence





and assertiveness

0 1 3 5







0 3 7 10




Grand Total


the event of a tie)

Name(s):

School: State:


FBLA MARKETING Performance Rating Sheet



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker



no problems defined






0 5 10 15






0 7 14 20








0 7 14 20


Basic marketing fundamentals/economics/selling and merchandising/channels of distribution/marketing, information research, and planning/promotion and advertising media/legal, ethical, and social marketing aspects/e-commerce





demonstrated

0 7 14 20

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 3 7 10


Presenters did not demonstrate self

confidence

Presenters maintained eye contact and poise

Presenters had strong eye contact, poise, and had strong voice projection

Entire team demonstrated confidence, poise, and good voice projection

0 1 3 5







0 3 7 10




Grand Total


the event of a tie)

Name(s):

School: State:


FBLA MOBILE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT Performance Rating Sheet Preliminary Round Final Round



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker


Application does not address the topic/problem

Application addresses the topic/problem at a

minimal level

Application fully addresses the

topic/problem


topic/problem and the correlation is explained in

the instructions

0 1 3 5

Explains the planning process used to design the application through planning documents such as storyboards, flowcharts, etc.



planning documents


documents


documents

0 5 10 15

Describes user interface (input/output) and application parameters

No explanation of user interface or application parameters provided

Explains either user interface or application

parameters

Explains both user interface and application

parameters

Explains interface and application parameters, identifies options that

were explored

0 3 7 10

Describe the application flow and structure

Application flow and structure not explained

Explains application flow OR application structure

Explains application flow AND structure

Explains application flow, structure, and additional

compatible platforms explored

0 10 20 30

Describe the application usefulness

Application usefulness not described

Explains the purpose of the application AND how

it can be used

Explains the benefits to using this application

Explains benefits of using application and how it will

support target audience

0 7 14 20

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 1 3 5



confidence





and assertiveness

0 1 3 5

Demonstrates active participation and the ability to effectively answer questions

Demonstrates the ability to effectively answer

questions




0 3 7 10




-5 Event Guidelines


Performance Total


Grand Total

Name(s):

School: State:


FBLA MOBILE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT Project Rating Sheet


Application Readability

Not Demonstrated

Below Expectations

Meets Expectations

Exceeds Expectations

Points Earned

Tie Breaker

Packaged with complete file, readme, and instructions

Incomplete package All elements of package

are included

All elements of package are included, clearly

labeled, and functional

Packaging is clear to the point that even though

instructions are included, they are unnecessary

0 7 14 20

Application functionality

Application does not launch

Application launches Application launches in

appropriate IDE (Xcode, Eclipse, Visual Studio)

Application appears to be compatible with more

than one platform when launched

0 7 14 20

Application Design

Application addresses the topic/problem

Application does not address the topic/problem

Application addresses the topic/problem at a

minimal level


topic/problem


topic/problem and the correlation is explained in

the instructions

0 14 21 30

Social media is incorporated into program

Social Media is not incorporated

One social media platform is incorporated

Two or more social media platforms are incorporated

App is integrated to work directly with at least one social media application

0 14 21 30

Navigation App navigation is unclear

App navigation contains errors

App navigation is clear and contains no more

than one error

App navigation is error free and can be used without instruction

0 7 14 20

Code Code is incorrectly written Code has 3 or more errors

Code is error free and commented appropriately

Code is error free, commented, and written in a consistent language

0 7 14 20

Icon and graphics

App does not have a custom icon or graphics

App has a basic custom icon and graphics

App has an icon that tells something about the app

App has an icon that tells something about the app and is integrated into app

graphics

0 14 21 30

Bugs

App has multiple bugs that impair use

App has bugs that do not impair use

App is bug free and operates without errors

App is bug free and offers a bug reporting system

should a user later discover a bug

0 14 21 30




Grand Total

Name(s):

School: State:


FBLA NETWORK DESIGN Performance Rating Sheet



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker



no problems defined






0 5 10 15






0 7 14 20








0 7 14 20


Network installation/ network function/ configuration of Internet resources/ backup and recovery/configuring network/services





demonstrated

0 7 14 20

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 3 7 10


Presenters did not demonstrate self

confidence


confidence




0 1 3 5







0 3 7 10




Grand Total

Objective Test Score (to be used

in the event of a tie)

Name(s):

School: State:


FBLA PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE Performance Rating Sheet Preliminary Round Final Round

(Mark one score per row AND write score in the Points Earned column. Use Tie Breaker column to add or subtract points to break ties.) Motions Classification

Comments Completed Points Earned

Tie Breaker

Main Motion

10

Subsidiary Motion

10

Privileged Motion

10

Incidental Motion

10

Bring Again Motion

10

Business of Meeting

Problem Addressed

20

Proper Use of Parliamentary Terms

10

Voices Projected and Expressions Clear

10

Presiding Official Remained Impartial

5

Members took initiative in meeting

5




Grand Total

Name(s):

School: State:


PARTNERSHIP WITH BUSINESS PROJECT




information: name of the school, state, name of the event, name(s) of students (if applicable), and year (201x-1x)







School: _____________________________________________________________________

Judge's Signature: ___________________________________________________________

FBLA PARTNERSHIP WITH BUSINESS PROJECT Performance Rating Sheet Preliminary Round Final Round



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Describes project development and strategies used to implement partnership

No evidence of partnership development

or strategies presented


utilized to implement the partnership


outlined to implement the partnership


are chronological and clearly explained to

implement the partnership

0 7 14 20

Explain the responsibilities of the business and chapter leaders

No leadership roles explained

Leaders were identified but responsibilities were

not explained

Leaders were identified and responsibilities

explained

Project leaders and leadership roles evident

throughout project

0 5 10 15




members

Partnership was clearly a chapter project and

participated in by multiple members

Entire chapter participated in the

partnership and clear evidence is provided of

the impact

0 3 7 10

Show evidence of information learned from partnership;

Business planning/ organization/control/ objectives/goal setting

No evidence of information obtained

from partnership

One example of information obtained from partnership is

presented

Multiple examples of information obtained from partnership is

presented

Multiple examples of information obtained from partnership is

presented and implementation of

knowledge described

0 7 14 20




shared



community

0 1 3 5







0 1 3 5

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 3 7 10



confidence





and assertiveness

0 1 3 5







0 3 7 10




-5 Event Guidelines


Performance Total


Grand Total

School: State:


FBLA PARTNERSHIP WITH BUSINESS PROJECT Report Rating Sheet



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Project has specific partnership goals and partnership involves a FBLA chapter and a business

This partnership does not involve a FBLA chapter

and a business

Partnership goals are listed but not well defined

Project has specific partnership goals

Project has quantitatively defined goals and

indicates future activities or steps that could be


0 3 7 10

Explain the responsibilities of the business and chapter leaders

No leadership roles explained

Leaders were identified but responsibilities were

not explained

Leaders were identified and responsibilities

explained

Project leaders and leadership roles evident

throughout project

0 5 10 15






Planning, development, AND implementation


Planning, development, and implementation activities/steps are

described and rationale for types of activities is

given

0 7 14 20





Project was recognized by the partners


partners

0 3 7 10

Discuss benefits and concepts learned from the partnership and degree of impact on both partners as a result of project

No benefits, concepts learned, or impact is

stated


Benefits, concepts learned, and degree of

impact for both partners is discussed with tangible

results

Project impacted the partners to a level that

something has dynamically changed with

one or both partners

0 3 7 10




Project was evaluated and recommendations for

change were given

0 3 7 10

Report Format


Missing 1 or more sections and/or does not

follow rating sheet


with rating sheet


sheet



0 3 7 10








0 3 7 10



errors


errors





0 1 3 5


Penalty Points


Grand Total

School: State:


FBLA PUBLICATION DESIGN Performance Rating Sheet Preliminary Round Final Round



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Describe the event topic and the promotional materials

Promotional materials not described and/or one or

more elements are missing or incomplete

Event topic and at least one of the promotional

materials described

Event topic and all promotional materials

described

All promotional materials described and the

presenters connect the different pieces together

0 7 14 20



and process


Explain both the design AND the development

process

Industry explanation of both design and

development process

0 7 14 20

Create interest and desire of the design for the intended target audience

Does not create interest or desire of the design for

the target audience

Describes two or more features of the design that would assist in selling the

publication

Describes four or more features of the design that would assist in selling the

publication

Describes at least four features that would assist in selling the publication

and how the design connects to target

audience

0 7 14 20

Incorporates a consistency in graphic design to theme

Consistency in publication design to theme not

addressed

Explains how publication design is consistent with

theme

Demonstrates with promotional materials the

consistency between publication design and

theme

Emphasize interpretation of the topic and design as

it relates to publication design and theme including use of

promotional materials

0 5 10 15

Includes correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and information related to event topic


errors and unrelated information


errors with 2–3 unrelated ideas

No spelling errors, 1–2 grammar, punctuation errors. All information

relates to topic

No spelling errors; only 1 grammar or punctuation error. All information relates to topic using industry terminology

0 1 3 5

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 1 3 5



confidence





and assertiveness

0 1 3 5







0 3 7 10




-5 Event Guidelines


Grand Total

Name(s):

School: State:


FBLA PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Performance Rating Sheet Preliminary Round Final Round



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker



topic used


performance


video



0 3 7 10

Describes the use and implementation of innovative audio editing and video technology

No explanation of use or implementation of audio

or video

Audio editing OR proper OR video uses 1 camera angle or not in focus and

poor sound quality

Audio editing has appropriate volume and

quality AND video technology uses multiple

angles, steady, and focused


and software

0 7 14 20

Include elements that are related to the topic and directed towards a specific audience

Elements are not related towards the topic or a

specific audience

Elements are related to the topic OR directed

towards a specific audience

Elements are related to the topic AND directed

towards a specific audience

Elements are creative enhancing the message resulting in audience

participation

0 7 14 20

Video is incorporated into the presentation informing and/or evoking a changed attitude towards the issue

Does not show the video Video is shown but does

result in an effective message being conveyed

Video is shown informing and/or evoking a changed attitude towards the issue

Video is shown informing and/or evoking a changed attitude towards the issue and calls for action from

the audience

0 7 14 20




0 10

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 1 3 5



confidence





and assertiveness

0 1 3 5







0 3 7 10




-5 Event Guidelines


Grand Total

Name(s):

School: State:


FBLA PUBLIC SPEAKING Performance Rating Sheet Preliminary Round Final Round



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Incorporate FBLA-PBL goals into speech

No FBLA-PBL goals mentioned in speech

FBLA-PBL goals were not clearly incorporated into

speech

FBLA-PBL goals were clearly incorporated into

speech

FBLA-PBL goals were clearly incorporated and implemented throughout

the speech

0 3 7 10



speech


speech


central theme

0 3 7 10





provided


provided



0 3 7 10

Delivery Skills



clearly presented


defined immediately


the speech body

0 3 7 10





speech


topic(s)

0 5 10 20






presentation

0 3 7 10




eye contact



Delivers memorized presentation and utilizes

appropriate body language and hand gestures

0 5 10 15



confidence





0 5 10 15




Grand Total

Name:

School: State:


FBLA SALES PRESENTATION Performance Rating Sheet Preliminary Round Final Round



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Presents appropriate greeting

No introduction was presented

The conversation began, but the customer had to

start the presentation

The conversation was initiated by the presenter

Presenter is creative in their introduction and includes the product

0 3 7 10

Able to determine needs

No questions were utilized to determine needs

Presenter asks questions but specific needs are not

determined

Presenter uses questions to determine the need of

the customer

Presenter uses questions to determine the need of the customer and relates the needs to the product

0 3 7 10

Presenting the product/service

No product/service was presented

Presenter was unable to create interest in the

product/service or the product features

Presenter was able to create interest in the

product/service through knowledge of its features

Presenter was able to convert unnecessary

item(s)(wants) into needed item(s)(needs)

0 3 7 10

Able to overcome objections

Objections were not addressed or overcome

1 objective was overcome 2–3 objections were

overcome

All objections were overcome and sale

resulted

0 3 7 10

Demonstrates suggestion selling

No additional items were offered

Additional items were suggested, but did not

relate to the product/service

Additional items were suggested that relate to

the product/service

Additional items were suggested that relate to

product/service and enhance the sale

0 3 7 10

Able to close the sale Sale was not suggested

Presenter asks for the sale but not all objections were

addressed

Presenter asks for the sale and there is little

apprehension in agreeing

The sales person didn’t have to ask for the sale,

the presentation confirmed the customer’s

intent to buy

0 3 7 10

Demonstrates the ability to develop relationship

No follow up was mentioned

Non-effective follow up was mention

Sale was finalized and interest in product/service

was established

Relationship was established resulting in

customer loyalty

0 3 7 10

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 3 7 10



confidence





and assertiveness

0 3 7 10







0 3 7 10



Dress Code not followed -5 Event Guidelines not followed -5 Total

Penalty -

Grand Total

Name:

School: State:


FBLA SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN Performance Rating Sheet Preliminary Round Final Round



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker



topic used


performance


video



0 3 7 10

Describes the use and implementation of innovative technology


technology

Identification OR implementation of

innovative technology

Implementation and demonstration of video techniques, equipment,

and software


and software

0 7 14 20



and process


Explains both the design and the development

process



0 7 14 20

Incorporates campaign into presentation

Does not present campaign

Campaign is presented but contains less than 3

models of social media OR contains 3 models

that are not well developed

Campaign is presented with 3 models of social

media and is well developed

Campaign is presented with 3 models of social

media and is fully developed

0 7 14 20




0 10

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 1 3 5



confidence





and assertiveness

0 1 3 5







0 3 7 10




-5 Event Guidelines


Grand Total

Name(s):

School: State:


FBLA SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT Performance Rating Sheet



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker



no problems defined






0 5 10 15






0 7 14 20








0 7 14 20


Event management/ decision making/strategic planning/delegation/ leadership/ethics/ entertainment industry/ marketing and promotion/sales/ entrepreneurship/human resources/careers





demonstrated

0 7 14 20

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 3 7 10



confidence





and assertiveness

0 1 3 5







0 3 7 10




Grand Total

Objective Test Score (to be used

in the event of a tie)

Name(s):

School: State:

Judge's Signature: Date:

TALENT SHOW (REGIONAL/STATE ONLY)

MOST ENTERTAINING

School Name ________________________________________________________ Act Performed ________________________________________________________

ITEM POSSIBLE POINTS POINTS AWARDED

Quality of Performance 30

Appearance 20

Entertainment Value 20

Overall Effect 30

100 JUDGES’S TOTAL: ____________

Judge's Signature: ___________________________________________________ Judge's Comments:

MOST TALENTED

School Name _______________________________________________________ Act Performed _______________________________________________________

ITEM POSSIBLE POINTS POINTS AWARDED

Quality of Performance 30

Appearance 20

Talent Value 20

Overall Effect 30

100 JUDGE’S TOTAL: ________________

Judge's Signature: ___________________________________________________ Judge's Comments:

FBLA WEBSITE DESIGN Performance Rating Sheet Preliminary Round Final Round



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker



topic used

Understanding of topic inconsistent from website

to performance


website


presentation and website

0 3 7 10



and process



process

Explains design and development process; explains steps taken to

insure compatibility with multiple platforms

0 7 14 20

Describes the use and implementation of social media elements

No explanation of use or implementation of social

media

Describes the use OR implementation of social

media elements

Describes the use AND implementation of social

media elements

Describes the use and implementation of social media and explains the reason behind selection

0 7 14 20

Explains the development of media elements such as graphics, video, audio, etc.

No explanation of media elements

Explains two media elements used

Explains three or more media elements used

Explains three or more media elements used and identifies why they were

selected

0 7 14 20

Provides proper documentation of copyright compliance



0 10

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 1 3 5



confidence





and assertiveness

0 1 3 5







0 3 7 10




-5 Event Guidelines


Performance Total


Grand Total

Name(s):

School: State:


FBLA WEBSITE DESIGN Project Rating Sheet



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Website usability and navigation

Website is not usable Website usable but not submitted according to

event guidelines

Website usable and meets all guidelines

Website contains features in addition to is required

in the guidelines

0 7 14 20

Color, backgrounds, font, and sounds are appropriate for the topic







0 3 7 10

Graphics appropriate for topic




0 3 7 10

Site Content

Fully address the topic Topic is not followed

Topic is not fully developed

Topic is fully addressed User with no knowledge of the topic can identify

based on site

0 7 14 20

Site contains multiple elements providing evidence of production skill

No evidence of website production skill demonstrated

Website is designed using limited features

Website contains use of multiple technologies

Website contains advanced features

0 7 14 20

Grammar, Spelling, and Punctuation

Video contains grammar or spelling errors

Video contains 3 or less spelling or grammar errors

Video contains 1 grammar and no spelling errors

Video is free of grammar and spelling errors

0 7 14 20



Copyright compliance is included and done correctly

0 7 14 20

Project Evaluation

Site is compatible with multiple platforms

Site is not compatible with any platforms

Site is only compatible with one platform

Site opens appropriately on at least 2 platforms

Site opens appropriately on more than 2 platforms

0 7 14 20

Overall code – Site interactivity functions and is error free




0 7 14 20

Additional technology is used appropriately

No additional technologies are used

Attempt of additional technology evident, but

does not function

At least one additional technology added and

functions

Multiple technologies added and function

appropriately

0 7 14 20

Website elements are consistent across all pages

Only one page is presented

Pages are not consistent Pages are consistent Pages are consistent and

elements enhance the experience for the user

0 7 14 20

Project Subtotal (200 Max)

Penalty Points


Grand Total

Name(s):

School: State:


1

WHO’S WHO IN KENTUCKY FBLA RATING SHEET

NOMINEE’S NAME ____________________________________________________________ CHAPTER ___________________________________________________________________

(Points listed at the right are the maximum possible for each category.) INVOLVEMENT IN FBLA (High School Level Only) Maximum Points Years of membership in FBLA -- 2 pts. per year ________8 Attendance at FBLA Leadership Development Camp – 2 pts each ________6 Participation in FBLA conference (Region(2), State(3), Fall NLC(2), National(3)) _______10 FBLA Offices Held: State (Including Regional President) – 5 pts each _______10 Regional (except Regional President) –3 pts each ________6 Local – 2 pts each ________6 National – 5 pts ________5 Participation in competitive events – 1 pt each _______10 Other FBLA honors/achievements ________4 FBLA committees/chapter activities _______10 _______75 INVOLVEMENT IN OTHER SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, GRADES 9-12 (Up to 10 points) Membership and involvement in school organizations and activities other than FBLA ________5 Membership and involvement in community organizations and activities ________5 _______10 PREPARATION THROUGH COURSE WORK IN BUSINESS (Up to 10 points) Enrollment in business subjects ________5 Successful completion of business subjects ________5 _______10 BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Future Level ________3 Business Level ________4 Leader Level ________4 America Level ________4 _______15 NOMINEE’S STATEMENT (Up to 10 points) Thoughts clearly organized and expressed ________5 Correct use of grammar, punctuation, and spelling ________3 Appearance of the application ________2 _______10

TOTAL SCORE ________120

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FORMAT GUIDEOVERVIEW 139

GENERAL GUIDELINES 134

ELECTRONIC RÉSUMÉ GUIDELINES 140

STANDARDS OF MAILABILITY 140

FAIR USE GUIDELINES FOR EDUCATIONAL USE 141

AGENDA 142

ITINERARY 143

LABEL/ENVELOPE 144

BUSINESS LETTER 144

PERSONAL LETTER 145

LETTER WITH ADVANCED FEATURES 146

LETTER & MEMO SECOND PAGE 146

EMAIL 147

MEMORANDUM 148

NEWS RELEASE 149

MINUTES 150

OUTLINE 151

REPORT 152

REPORT CONTINUED 153

ENDNOTE PAGE 153

CITATIONS 154

REFERENCE PAGE 155

TABLES 156

ELECTRONIC RÉSUMÉ 157

TABLE OF CONTENTS 158

Revised 2014

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OVERVIEW In today’s business world, communication is consistently expressed through writing. Successful businesses require a consistent message throughout the organization. A foundation of this strategy is the use of a format guide, which enables a corporation to maintain a uniform image through all its communications. Use this guide to prepare for Computer Applications and Word Processing skill events.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

Font Size: 11 or 12

Font Style: Times New Roman, Arial, Calibri, or Cambria

Spacing: 1 space after punctuation ending a sentence (stay consistent within the document) 1 space after a semicolon 1 space after a comma 1 space after a colon (stay consistent within the document) 1 space between state abbreviation and zip code

Letters: Block Style with Open Punctuation Top Margin: 2 inches Side and Bottom Margins: 1 inch

Bulleted Lists: Single space individual items; double space between items(enumerated items)

Memorandums: Standard Style Top Margin: 2 inches Side and Bottom Margins: 1 inch

Unbound Report: Body double spaced Top Margin: 2 inches first page, 1 inch remaining pages Side and Bottom Margins: 1 inch Page number is placed 0.5 inches at right margin starting on page 2

Leftbound Report: Body double spaced Top Margin: 2 inches first page, 1 inch remaining pages Side Margins: Left 11.5 inches – Right 1 inch Bottom Margin: 1 inch Page number is placed 0.5 inches at right margin starting on page 2

Miscellaneous Documents: Top Margin: 2 inches (Agenda, Itinerary, Minutes, News Release, Outline, Table of Contents) Side and Bottom Margins: 1 inch

Miscellaneous Notes: Left justification of documents is to be used unless otherwise indicated. Main and subheadings should be keyed in boldface.

References: All references must be placed in alphabetical order.

Note: Documents in this style manual may not show the correct top margins because of the instruction box at the top of the page.

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ELECTRONIC RÉSUMÉ GUIDELINESJob seekers now turn to email and online job databases to apply for open positions. Currently, almost 50 percent of mid-size employ-ers and just about all large-size employers use on online job tracking systems. This results in more requests for online job applications and a need for applicants to create an scannable, electronic résumé.

Here are tips to create a clear, readable electronic résumé:

• do not use boldface, italics, underlining, script, bullets, logos, symbols, or shading• do not use artistic or decorative font• do not use condensed typeface; white space separates letters and no space mashes them together• do not use vertical lines, only horizontal lines• do not use two column formats or designs• begin each line at the left margin and do not justify the right margin• use a laser printer, black ink, and résumé paper to achieve the sharpest possible image for effective scanning

STANDARDS OF MAILABILITYThe following regulations apply to the Computer Applications and Word Processing events. Materials submitted in these events are graded against the standard of zero errors and business like format. The Format Guide must be followed to ensure proper formatting of any word processing document in these events.

In grading these materials, the following errors will make the copy mailable with slight corrections and will result in a penalty of two (2) points.

• omission of a nonessential part of a document (e.g., reference initials, enclosure notation, etc.)• minor errors in vertical or horizontal placement • minor spacing errors• inserted or omitted words that do not change the meaning of the sentence• The following errors will make the copy mailable with serious corrections and will result in a penalty of five (5) points per error.• keying or spelling errors• inserted or omitted words that change the meaning of the sentence• formatting errors• failure to follow directions



FAIR USE GUIDELINES FOR EDUCATIONAL USE

Text for Use in Multimedia Projects What You Can Do According to Fine Print

Video ("Motion Media") for Use in Multimedia

ProjectsVideotapesDVDLaser DiscsQuickTime MoviesEncyclopedias (CD ROM)

Video for Integration into Video Projects

.

VideotapesDVDLaser DiscsQuickTime MoviesEncyclopedias (CD ROM)

Illustrations and Photographs

PhotographIllustrationCollections of photographs

Collections of illustrations

Music for Integration into Multimedia / Video

Projects

InternetInternet connections Images may be downloaded for

student projects.Images may not be reposted onto the Internet without permission.

World Wide WebSound files may be downloaded for use in projects (see portion restrictions above).

Sound or music files may not be copied and posted on the Internet without permission.

Students "may use portions of lawfully acquired copyrighted working in their academic multimedia".

Fair Use Guidelines for Educational Multimedia

The material must be legitimately acquired (a legal copy, not bootleg or home recording).

Single works may be used in their entirety but not more than 5 images by an artitist or photographer. From a collection, not more than 15 images or 10%, whichever is less.


Older illustrations may be in the public domain, but the collection may be copyrighted.

Same rights as "Printed Material" above

Students may incorporate text in multimedia projects up to 10% or 100 words, whichever is less. Teachers may incorporate into multimedia for teaching courses.


Teachers may use for two years, after that permission is required. Students may keep in portfolio for life.

Students "may use portions of lawfully acquired copyrighted works in their academic multimedia", defined as 10% or three minutes (whichever is less) of "motion media".


"Proper attribution and credit must be noted for all copyrighted works included in multimedia, including those prepared under fair use."Tina Ivany, UC San Diego 12/08/95.

Up to 10% or no more than 30 seconds of a copyrighted musical composition may be reproduced, performed, and displayed as part of a multimedia program produced by an educator or student for educational purposes.


Some authorities site a maximum length of 30 seconds. (www.indiana.edu), some do not mention a maximum (Tina Ivany, UCSD, 12/08/95).

Fair Use Guidelines for Educational Multimedia & DMCA

Sources: United States Copyright Office Circular 21; Sections 107, 108, and 110 of the Copyright Act (1976) and subsequent amendments, including the Digital Millennium Copyright Act; Fair Use Guidelines for Educational Multimedia; and cable systems (and their associations).

Music

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AGENDA

Top Margin: 2" Side Margins: 1" Second Page Top: 1"

FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA-PHI BETA LAMBDA

(DS)

Board of Directors Agenda

(DS)

Tuesday, March 20, 20__

(DS)

1. CalltoOrder—JeanBuckley,ChiefExecutiveOfficer (DS)

2. Roll Call—Mary Anvil, Secretary

3. Reading of the Minutes—Mary Anvil, Secretary

4. Treasurer’s Report—Harvey Weinberg, Treasurer

5. OtherOfficerReports

6. Committee Reports Accounting—Mildred Wright Social—Betty Einstein (SS)

Fund-raising—Bret Rushmore

7. UnfinishedBusiness

8. New Business

9. Date of Next Meeting

10. Adjournment

Note: Numbers may be left or right aligned.



ITINERARY

ITINERARY

(DS)

M. J. Lawson

(DS)

October 10–13, 20__

(DS)

Sunday, October 10

(DS)

9:30 a.m. Depart Memphis Municipal Airport, United Airlines, Flight 433, nonstop, lunch served (DS)

1:02 p.m. Arrive San Francisco International Airport (DS)

5:30 p.m. Depart hotel for Chinatown visit

Monday, October 11

9:00 a.m. Conference at Mark Hopkins Hotel

Reminder: CallPatMartintoconfirmdinnerarrangementsfortomorrow

Tuesday, October 12

9:00 a.m. Conference at Mark Hopkins Hotel

7:00 p.m. Dinner with Pat Martin

Wednesday, October 13

9:30 a.m. Depart hotel for airport

12:20 p.m. Depart San Francisco International Airport, United Airlines, Flight 700, one stop, lunch served

7:15 p.m. Arrive Memphis Municipal Airport

Top Margin: 2" Side Margins: 1" Second Page Top: 1"

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LABEL/ENVELOPE

MS JUNE R TIJERINACLAIMS DEPARTMENTGOLDEN INSURANCE COMPANY1846 MARKET STREETSAN FRANCISCO CA 94102-1234

The Optical Character Recognition (OCR) style, including all recommended abbreviations, is to be used

by the company for all labels and envelopes.

BUSINESS LETTER

Current Date

(QS)

Ms. Terra Green1923 Deserama CircleCottonwood, AZ 86326(DS)

Dear Ms. Green(DS)

This letter is keyed in block style with open punctuation. All lines, including the date, inside address, salutation, and closing begin at the left margin. A double space is left between all letter parts except before the inside address and the writer’s name, where a quadruple space (4 returns) will be found.(DS)

This letter style is to be used for FBLA-PBL competition.(DS)

Sincerely

(QS)

Barbara SmallDirector of Education(DS)

xx

Top Margin: 2" Side Margins: 1"



1912 Association DriveReston, VA 20191-1591 Current Date

(QS)

Ms. Terra Green1923 Deserama CircleCottonwood, AZ 86326(DS)

Dear Ms. Green(DS)

This letter represents an acceptable format for a personal business letter. As you can see, the format is identical to a business letter keyed in block style with open punctuation. Additional-ly, reference initials are not included.(DS)

Sincerely

(QS)

Barbara Small


PERSONAL LETTER

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LETTER WITH ADVANCED FEATURES

Current Date(DS)

CONFIDENTIAL (If no mailing notation, QS after date.)(DS)

Attention FBLA-PBL CompetitorsFBLA-PBL, Inc.1912 Association DriveReston, VA 20191-1591(DS)

Ladies and Gentlemen(DS)

LETTER FORMAT WITH ADVANCED FEATURES (If no subject line, DS after salutation.)(DS)

This letter illustrates the placement of all advanced letter parts as described on the enclosed sheet. It also illustrates the block style letter with open punctuation.(DS)

Please refer to this letter when keying such a document to avoid making formatting errors.(DS)

Sincerely(DS)

FBLA-PBL, INC.

(QS)

Barbara SmallDirector of Education(DS)

xx(DS)

Enclosure(DS)

c Ms. Jean Buckley, President/CEO(DS)

Best of luck in your competition!


Name of Addressee or CompanyPage 2 (SS)

Date(DS)

Top Margin: 1" Spacing of Materials: SSSpacing after Date to Body: DS

LETTER & MEMO SECOND PAGE



EMAIL

To: [email protected]: [email protected](sincethisfieldisautomaticallygenerateditmayonlyshow in the recipient’s email heading)Cc: [email protected]: [email protected]: Wed,April10,2013at8:47PM(sincethisfieldisautomaticallygenerateditmay only show in the recipient’s email heading)

Subject line: Netiquette Rules

Ms. Young

When sending a business email use proper grammar, spelling, capitalization, and sentence structure. Use abbreviations and acronyms sparingly, and avoid using emoticons. Answer email promptly, even if there’s only time for a quick, one line response. Answering email is a professional courtesy that tells the sender he or she is not being ignored.

AnemailheadingincludestheTo,From,Cc,Bcc,Date,andSubjectfields.Inthisemail,themarketing director is copied and the executive director is blind copied. The director will re-ceive this email without the receiver (in this case, the communications manager) knowing it.

The subject line is used to summarize the email’s content and should be precise and brief. The body of the email provides information and details regarding the subject. Word documents, PDFs, images, and other documents can be attached to an email and sent electronically.

Remember, an email is a written document that can easily be viewed by someone other than the intended recipient(s). Be careful what you type; do not include libelous, slanderous or defamatoryremarks.Ifyou’reemailinginformationconfidentially,youshouldincludea confidentialtaglinebelowthesignature.

Barbara SmallEducation DirectorFBLA-PBL1912 Association DriveReston, VA 20191800-325-2946www.fbla-pbl.org

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MEMORANDUM

TO: FBLA-PBL Competitors(DS)

FROM: Judging Committee(DS)

DATE: Current(DS)

SUBJECT: Formatting a Standard Memorandum(DS)

When formatting a standard memorandum, use a 2-inch top margin. Next, key the heading lines with a double space between each. Note that each heading is typed in ALL CAPS and informational lines are aligned on the left. The subject line should be keyed with initial caps and followed by a double space.

Paragraphs are aligned at the left margin and are single spaced with a double between each. The competitor should key his/her initials at the left margin a double space below the body of the last paragraph in lowercase letters. If an attachment or enclosure is included, the word “Attachment” or “Enclosure” should be keyed at the left margin a double space below the competitor’s initials.

xx(DS)

Enclosure




NEWS RELEASE(DS)

Contact: Patricia Wells, AdviserXYZ Club1801 E. National AvenuePhoenix, AZ 85007-0032602-555-1234(DS)

Release May 1, 20—(DS)

STUDENTS EARN TRIP TO FBLA NATIONAL CONFERENCE(DS)

Fifteen XYZ Club members have been selected to represent Arizona at the National

Leadership Conference.

These students have the opportunity to attend this conference with over 8,000 delegates

representing each state.

To raise funds to attend this conference, members will hold a yard sale and silent auction

May 23–24 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the school.

Any community members wishing to make a donation for the yard sale/silent auction may

contact Patricia Wells at the above number.(DS)

###

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NEWS RELEASE

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MINUTES

XYZ CLUB

(DS)

Minutes of September 1, 20__

(DS)

Call to Order

(DS)

The regular meeting of the XYZ Club was called to order on Monday, September 1, 20__ at 3:30 p.m. President Steve Dockray called the meeting to order with Secretary Dale Williams recording minutes.(DS)

Attendance

All members were in attendance.

Minutes

The minutes of the August 1, 20__ meeting were read. Justin Vaughn moved to approve the minutes as read. They were seconded and approved.

Treasurer’s Report

Treasurer Kelly Osborne reported a chapter balance as of September 1, 20__ of $347.16. The reportwasfiled.

Unfinished Business

The date for the Winter Dance was announced. It will be held November 27 in the main gym. The price per person will be $5 each or $8 per couple.

New Business

None.

Announcements

Reminder for all members to begin collecting pledges for the March of Dimes March for Babies.

Adjournment

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:10 p.m.

(QS)

Terra Green, Secretary




OUTLINE

FORMATTING OUTLINES

(DS)I. VERTICAL SPACING (DS)

A. Title of Outline1. Two-inch top margin2. Followed by a double space

B. Major Headings1. All headings preceded by a double space

a. Organized thoughtsb. Easy to readc. Professional appearance

(1) Extra credit(2) Five points

2. All major headings following by a double space3. All subheadings single spaced

(DS)II. HORIZONTAL SPACING(DS)

A. Title of Outline Centered Over Line of WritingB. Major Headings and Subheadings

1. Identifying lowercase roman numerals aligned at left margin or aligned on periods2. Identifying letters and numbers for each subsequent level of subheading alignedbelowthefirstwordoftheprecedingheading

(DS) III. CAPITALIZATION(DS)

A. Title of Outline Keyed in ALL CAPSB. Major Headings Keyed in ALL CAPSC. First-order Subheadings Keyed with All Major Words Beginning with Initial CapsD. Second-order Subheadings Keyed with First Word Only Using Initial Cap

Top Margin: 2" Side Margins: 1" Spacing in Body: SS

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REPORT

REPORT FORMATTING

(DS)

(DS)

Standard Margins

With the exception of the left margin, all margin settings are the same for the unbound

and leftbound reports. The right margin is one inch. A top margin of two inches and a bottom

marginofoneinchareusedonthefirstpageofreports.Allremainingpagesarekeyedwithone inch top and bottom margins.

Page Numbering

Thefirstpageofareportisnotnumbered.Onthesecondandsubsequentpages,placethepage number in the upper right side of the page header. Reference pages should also be num-

bered.

Long Quotes

Quoted material of four or more lines should be single spaced, indented 0.5 inches from

both the left and right margins, and double space above and below the quoted materials.

Enumerated or Bulleted Items

Indent enumerated or bulleted items 0.5 inches from the left margin; block the lines at the

beginningofthefirstwordoftheitem.Therightmarginforenumeratedandbulleteditemsremains at one inch. Single space individual items; double space between items as well as

above and below a series of items.

Headings and Subheadings

Main heading. Center the main heading in ALL CAPS and bold over the body.

Sideheadings.Beginsideheadingsattheleftmargin.Capitalizethefirstletterofthefirstword and all other main words in each heading. Bold side headings. Paragraph headings.

Indentparagraphheadings0.5inchesfromtheleftmargin.Capitalizefirstletterofthefirstword only. Underline the heading and follow it with a period.1

Citations

A parenthetical citation places relevant source information in parenthesis after a quote or

paraphrase. A citation includes the last name of the author and a page number where the in-

formation can be found (Mays 4).

Top Margin: 2" Side Margins: 1" Spacing in Body: DS



REPORT CONTINUED

2

Endnotes

Endnotes are placed at the end of the report, and the endnote is cited by a superscript

number.Theendnotespagehasthesametopandsidemarginsasthefirstpageofthereportand is numbered. Each endnote is single spaced with a double space between endnotes. The

firstlineofeachendnoteisindented0.5inchesfromtheleftmargin;allotherlinesbeginatthe left margin.2

References/Works Cited

All references cited will be listed alphabetically under the heading REFERENCES or

WORKSCITED.Thepagehasthesametopandsidemarginsasthefirstpageofthereportand is numbered. Each reference is single spaced with a double space between references.

Thefirstlineofeachreferencebeginsattheleftmargin;allotherlinesareindented0.5inch-

es from the left margin.3

The MLA Style Manual will be used for References/Works Cited.

Top Margin: 1" Side Margins: 1" Spacing in Body: DS

ENDNOTE PAGE

ENDNOTES

(DS)

1D. F. Dansereau, “Learning Strategy Research,” Thinking and Learning Skills, Vol. 1, Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum, 1999, p. 111.(DS)

2Rose Huber, “Teaching Students How to Study,” Eastside Weekend, September 1–7, 1998, p. 18.(DS)

3Theodore Silver, Study Smart, New York: Villard Books, 2000, p. 99.


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CITATIONS

In-text Citation Within the Report

CITATIONS

(DS)Paraphrasing:

He was ready to move forward with the plan and encouraged his friends to work quickly (Woodsworth 283).

Quotation:

Woodsworth stated, “It’s time to get the ball rolling” (Woodsworth 283).

Work with multiple authors:

Woodsworth received a Nobel Prize for the work on this project (Jones, Smith, and Moore 79).

“What a success!” Stewart shouted (Jones et al. 99). *use this format repeatedly once the cita-tion that includes all author last names has been used

Print sources with no author:

The average surface temparature of earth has increased more than one degree Fahrenheit since 1900 (“Impact of Global Warming” 7).

Internet:

A gradual increase in the average temperature of earth’s atmosphere is termed global warming (Allen, News on Global Warming, www.globalwarming.abc).



REFERENCE PAGE

REFERENCESMLA Style Manual

(DS)Sample Book Reference:Bohlman, Herbert M., and Mary Jane Dundas. The Legal, Ethical and International Environment of Business. 5th ed. Cincinnati, OH: Penguin, 1987. Print.

Sample Book Reference without Author:The Economist, Princeton Press: Princeton, 1997. Print.

Sample Magazine Reference:Cohen, Stephen S., and J. Bradford DeLong. “Shaken and Stirred.” Atlantic Monthly Jan.–Feb. 2005: 112. Print.

Sample Magazine Reference without Author:“Coca-Cola Paid CEO $32 Million U.S. in 2007.” Toronto Star 4 Mar. 2008: B2.

Sample Internet Reference:Thomason, Larisa. HTML Tip: Why Valid Code Matters. Webmaster Tips Newsletter. Dec. 2003. NetMechanic. 6 Jan. 2008 <http://www.netmechanic.com/ news/vol6/html_no20.htm>.

Sample Encyclopedia:Nazi Party. New Encyclopedia Britannica. New York: Somerset, 1997 ed.

Sample Interview Reference:Chirac, Jacques. Interview by John Smith. Time 16 Feb. 2003. 10 Oct. 2005 http://www.time.com/time/europe/magazine/2003/0224/cover/interview.html>.

Sample Booklet/Pamphlet Reference:Diabetes Care: Blood Glucose Monitoring. Burnaby, BC: LifeScan Canada, 1997.

Sample DVD Reference:Encarta 2004 Reference Library. CD-ROM. Microsoft, 2003.

Sample Radio/Television Reference:“New York Museum Celebrates Life of Einstein.” By Martha Graybow. Reuters, New York. WBFO, Buffalo. 13 Nov. 2002.

Sample Government Pubs Reference:United States. National Council on Disability. Carrying on the Good Fight Summary Paper from Think Tank 2000- Advancing the Civil and Human Rights of People with Disabilities from Diverse Cultures. Washington: GPO, 2000


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TABLES

Special Instructions

• Bold titles and column headings.• Column headings may be centered over column or

blocked at left of column.• Tables using both one- and two-line column headings

should be aligned at the bottom of the cell.• For two-line column headings in tables without gridlines,

underline the bottom word of the heading.• Gridlines are optional unless otherwise stated.• If gridlines are not used, underline column headings and

DS after heading.

• Do not include $ with dollar amounts in columns. Dollar signs may be placed in Total Row.

• All columns containing numbers should be right or decimal aligned.

• All columns containing text should be left aligned.• The body of the table may be single or double spaced.• Tables within another document should be centered

horizontally unless otherwise indicated. • DS before and after the table.• Gridlines should not be used in titles.

Example Table with Gridlines

SALARY CHART TABLES

(DS)

Administrative Support Department

(QS)

Current Percent Amount New

Position Salary Increase Increase Salary

Accountant 26,000.00 6.5 1,690.00 27,290.00 Administrative Assistant 23,000.00 5.5 1,265.00 24,265.00 Data Entry Clerk 16,500.00 4.5 742.50 17,242.50 Executive Assistant 25,000.00 6.5 1,625.00 26,625.00 OfficeSpecialist 19,000.00 5.0 950.00 19,950.00

Total $109,500.00 $6,272.50 $115,372.50

Example Table without Gridlines

SALARY CHART

(DS)

Administrative Support Department

(QS)

Current Percent Amount New

Position Salary Increase Increase Salary

Accountant 26,000.00 6.5 1,690.00 27,290.00 Administrative Assistant 23,000.00 5.5 1,265.00 24,265.00 Data Entry Clerk 16,500.00 4.5 742.50 17,242.50 Executive Assistant 25,000.00 6.5 1,625.00 26,625.00 OfficeSpecialist 19,000.00 5.0 950.00 19,950.00

Total $109,500.00 $6,272.50 $115,372.50

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ELECTRONIC RÉSUMÉ

JENNIFER SMITH1234 Jupiter Lane- Jupiter, Florida 33458777-888-9999 [email protected]

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Marketing Manager with the ability to promote sales growth and exceed profitgoalswhileutilizingexceptionalorganizational,timemanagement,and interpersonal relationship skills

MARKETING SKILLS

Research and assess potential market size for new products, identify problems and the need for changes in product design, develop detailed marketing plans based on team input, create catchy slogans and jingles to attract new customers

TECHNICAL SKILLS

ProficientinMicrosoftWord,Excel,Access,andPowerPoint,knowledge-able in HTML code, extensive Internet search capabilities utilizing key words and phrases, ability to type 75 words per minute with accuracy

EDUCATION (Note if education is recent include it here; if work experience is more recent, move education down after employment experience)

XYZ High School, Reston, VA, pending graduation 2014 or graduated 2014 (FBLA)

Bachelor of Science in Marketing with minor in Business Administration, 2013, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, GPA: 3.97/4.0 (include GPA if greater than 3.0) (PBL)

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Sales Associate for Dip and Dots, Jupiter, Florida, May 2007–Oct. 2007

Engaged customers and promoted ice cream; answered customer questions, and provided additional information as needed; processed cash, check and credit card transactions; cleaned store on a daily basis, and opened and closed store as needed

JupiterMarketingOffice,Jupiter,Florida,January2013–June2013 (internship)

Analyzed marketing objectives and developed a training manual for new employees; generated over 300 new customer leads; wrote, designed, and createdannualfundraisingbrochures;collaboratedwithofficestaffandproduced quality work; and completed 400+ internship hours

REFERENCES

Available Upon Request


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Preface ........................................................................................................................................ ii(DS)

Alphabetical List ....................................................................................................................... iv(DS)

Introduction

Philosophy ............................................................................................................................ 2 Purpose (SS). ......................................................................................................................... 3

Software Comparison

Cost Factors .......................................................................................................................... 5 Hardware Requirements ....................................................................................................... 6 Implementation Plan ............................................................................................................ 7 Training Needs ................................................................................................................... 12 Miscellaneous Factors ........................................................................................................ 15

Summary and Recommendations

Summary ............................................................................................................................ 18 Recommendations .............................................................................................................. 22

Bibliography ............................................................................................................................ 28

Appendices

Appendix A: Glossary of Computer Terms ...................................................................... 31 Appendix B: Organizational Chart ................................................................................... 35

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