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Future BusinessLeaders of America

State Handbook2012–2013Commonwealth of VirginiaDepartment of EducationRichmond, Virginia 23218–2120

Future Business Leaders of America

State Handbook

2012-2013

Developed by

Office of Career and Technical Education Services

Virginia Department of Education

Richmond, Virginia

through

FBLA-PBL State Office

Piedmont Virginia Community College

115 Marshall Lane

Winchester, Virginia 22602

Produced by

CTE Resource Center

2002 Bremo Road, Lower Level

Henrico, Virginia 23226


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Copyright ©2012


PO Box 2120

Richmond, VA 23218-2120

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CTE Resource Center

The Center is a grant Project of the Virginia Department of Education Office of Career and Technical Education Services, and is

administered by Henrico County Public Schools, Office of Technical and Continuing Education.

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Laura S. Beaton, Writer/Editor

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Henrico, VA 23226

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In accordance with the requirements of the Civil Rights Act and other federal and state laws and regulations, this document has

been reviewed to ensure that it does not reflect stereotypes based on sex, race, or national origin.

The Virginia Department of Education does not discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age,

political affiliation, veteran status, or against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities in its programs and activities and

provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

The activity that is the subject of this report was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Department of Education. However, the

opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the U.S. Department of Education, and no official

endorsement by the U.S. Department of Education should be inferred.

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Frequently Used References

FBLA-PBL State Office and State Specialist

State Chairman

Business & Information Technology and Related

Clusters Specialist

National Office

Supplier

FBLA membership items and chapter management tools

Membership Lockbox FBLA state and national dues

Sandy Mills

FBLA State Office

115 Marshall Lane

Winchester, VA 22602

Telephone: 540/686-1105

E-mail: [email protected]

Judith Sams


P.O. Box 2120

Richmond, VA 23218-2120

Telephone 804/371-0196

Fax: 804/371-2456

E-mail: [email protected]

FBLA-PBL, Inc.

1912 Association Drive

Reston, VA 20191-1591

Telephone: 800/325-2946 (FBLAWIN)

Fax: 703/758-0749

FBLA-PBL MarketPlace

4471 Nicole Drive

Lanham, MD 20706

Telephone: 866/325-2725 (FBLAPBL)

Fax: 301/731-6101

FBLA Membership Lockbox

P.O. Box 79063

Baltimore, MD 21279-0063

mailto:[email protected]


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Contents Introduction to FBLA

Organization.................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

Organization Chart .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Virginia FBLA Regions .................................................................................................................................................................. 3

Pledge ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 4

Creed ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Goals ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Code of Ethics ................................................................................................................................................................................. 5

Song ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5

Bylaws ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 6

Dues and Special Recognition

Dues and Membership .................................................................................................................................................................. 12

Special Recognition ...................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Officer Candidates

Officer Candidates ........................................................................................................................................................................ 14

Duties of State Officers ................................................................................................................................................................. 15

General Policies and Procedures ................................................................................................................................................... 17

Duties of Regional Officers .......................................................................................................................................................... 18

Chapter Promotion

Chapter Promotion ........................................................................................................................................................................ 19

Chapter Public Relations Program Development .......................................................................................................................... 21

Program of Work

Program of Work .......................................................................................................................................................................... 23

Guide for Planning FBLA Program Meetings .............................................................................................................................. 23

Chapter Activities ......................................................................................................................................................................... 25

Competitive Events—High School

Competitive Events ....................................................................................................................................................................... 28

Competitive Events Summary—High School .............................................................................................................................. 30

Point System for High School FBLA Honor Chapters ................................................................................................................. 32

Accounting I ................................................................................................................................................................................. 34

Accounting II ................................................................................................................................................................................ 35

American Enterprise Project (Edward D. Miller Award) .............................................................................................................. 36

Banking and Financial Systems .................................................................................................................................................... 40

Business Calculations ................................................................................................................................................................... 43

Business Communication .............................................................................................................................................................. 44

Business Ethics ............................................................................................................................................................................. 45

Business Financial Plan ................................................................................................................................................................ 47

Business Law ................................................................................................................................................................................ 51

Business Math ............................................................................................................................................................................... 52

Business Plan ................................................................................................................................................................................ 53

Business Presentation.................................................................................................................................................................... 59

Business Procedures ..................................................................................................................................................................... 62

Client Service ................................................................................................................................................................................ 63

Community Service Project .......................................................................................................................................................... 65

Computer Applications ................................................................................................................................................................. 69

Computer Game & Simulation Programming ............................................................................................................................... 71

Computer Problem Solving ........................................................................................................................................................... 74

Cyber Security .............................................................................................................................................................................. 75

Database Design & Applications .................................................................................................................................................. 76

Desktop Application Programming .............................................................................................................................................. 77

Desktop Publishing ....................................................................................................................................................................... 80

Digital Design & Promotion ......................................................................................................................................................... 82

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Digital Video Production ............................................................................................................................................................... 86

Dowell J. Howard, Arthur L. Walker, Walter L. Shell, Melvin E. Campbell, and

VBEA Scholarship/Sarah Lowe Thompson Award of Excellence ................................................................................................ 90

Economics ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 92

Electronic Career Portfolio ............................................................................................................................................................ 93

Emerging Business Issues .............................................................................................................................................................. 97

Entrepreneurship .......................................................................................................................................................................... 100

FBLA Principles and Procedures ................................................................................................................................................. 103

Future Business Leader ................................................................................................................................................................ 104

Global Business ........................................................................................................................................................................... 107

Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit (Hollis and Kitty Guy Award) ............................................................................................. 110

Health Care Administration ......................................................................................................................................................... 111

Help Desk .................................................................................................................................................................................... 112

Honor Chapters ............................................................................................................................................................................ 114

Impromptu Speaking ................................................................................................................................................................... 115

Introduction to Business .............................................................................................................................................................. 117

Introduction to Business Communication .................................................................................................................................... 118

Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure ..................................................................................................................................... 119

Introduction to Technology Concepts .......................................................................................................................................... 120

Job Interview ............................................................................................................................................................................... 121

L. Marguerite Crumley, Frank Manning Peele, Foundation’s Sarah Lowe Thompson Scholarships .......................................... 124

Largest Local Chapter Membership ............................................................................................................................................. 127

Local Chapter Annual Business Report (Hamden L. Forkner Award) ........................................................................................ 128

Local Recruitment of Chapters .................................................................................................................................................... 131

Management Decision Making .................................................................................................................................................... 132

Management Information Systems .............................................................................................................................................. 135

Marketing ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 138

Network Design ........................................................................................................................................................................... 141

Networking Concepts .................................................................................................................................................................. 144

Parliamentary Procedure (Dorothy L. Travis Award) .................................................................................................................. 145

Partnership with Business Project ................................................................................................................................................ 148

Personal Finance .......................................................................................................................................................................... 152

Public Speaking I ......................................................................................................................................................................... 153

Public Speaking II ........................................................................................................................................................................ 155

Spreadsheet Applications ............................................................................................................................................................. 157

State Service Project .................................................................................................................................................................... 158

Technology Concepts .................................................................................................................................................................. 160

Web Site Design .......................................................................................................................................................................... 161

Who’s Who in FBLA ................................................................................................................................................................... 165

Word Processing I ........................................................................................................................................................................ 166

Word Processing II ...................................................................................................................................................................... 168

Statement of Assurance ............................................................................................................................................................... 170

Competitive Events—Middle Level

Point System for Middle-Level FBLA Honor Chapters .............................................................................................................. 171

American Enterprise Project ........................................................................................................................................................ 172

Career Exploration ....................................................................................................................................................................... 174

Community Service Project ......................................................................................................................................................... 175

Computer Slide Show Presentation ............................................................................................................................................. 177

Desktop Publishing Application .................................................................................................................................................. 179

Keyboarding Applications I ......................................................................................................................................................... 181

Keyboarding Applications II ....................................................................................................................................................... 182

Local Chapter Activities Report .................................................................................................................................................. 183

Outstanding Middle-Level Adviser Recognition ......................................................................................................................... 185

Outstanding Middle-Level Member Recognition ........................................................................................................................ 186

Outstanding Middle-Level Supporter Recognition ...................................................................................................................... 187

Proofreading and Editing ............................................................................................................................................................. 188

Spreadsheet .................................................................................................................................................................................. 189

Web Page Creation ...................................................................................................................................................................... 190

Standards of Mailability............................................................................................................................................................... 192

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Cover Sheet for American Enterprise Project, Community Service Project, Local Chapter Activity Report,

and Go Green Project .................................................................................................................................................................. 193

Appendices

A: Crosswalk of FBLA Events to Business & Information Technology Courses ...................................................................... 194

B: Directory ................................................................................................................................................................................ 205

C: Chapters (by region) ............................................................................................................................................................... 213

D: Chapter Ceremonies ............................................................................................................................................................... 224

E: Point System for High School FBLA Honor Chapters ........................................................................................................... 230

Point System for Middle-Level FBLA Honor Chapters ............................................................................................................. 232

F: List of Available Online Forms .............................................................................................................................................. 233

FBLA Adviser of the Year Application

Project ASK Report Form

ASK Resource Request Form

Chapter Activity Report Form

Chapter Adviser Reporting Form

Chapter Installation Form

Chapter Officers Reporting Form

Chapter Promotion Report Form

Dowell J. Howard, Arthur L. Walker, Walter L. Shell, Melvin E. Campbell, and VBEA Scholarship/Sarah Lowe

Thompson Award of Excellence

FBLA Evaluation Report

FBLA-PBL Foundation Membership Form

L. Marguerite Crumley, Frank Manning Peele, Foundation’s Sarah Lowe Thompson Scholarships

Application/Recommendation Form

Program of Work Form

FBLA State Officer Application Form

Who’s Who in Virginia FBLA Application

Format Guide

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Introduction to FBLA

Organization Virginia Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) began in 1942 when a local chapter was chartered at Spotsylvania High

School. In 1950, Virginia was chartered as the 11th State Chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America. Virginia FBLA is

part of the national structure of Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc. (FBLA-PBL).

State Structure FBLA is supported by the Virginia Department of Education. The State Chapter is headed by the State Chairman* and the FBLA

Specialist.

The State Executive Board governs Virginia FBLA and includes the State Chairman, the FBLA Specialist, the state officers, one

adviser of each state officer, and the Regional Directors. The Director of the Office of Career and Technical Education Services,

Department of Education, is an ex officio member of the Executive Board.

*According to the guidelines of the National Association of Parliamentarians and FBLA-PBL, Inc., the term chairman is used as

a generic term.

Regional Structure When the State Chapter was established, it was organized into four nearly equal geographic regions, each centered around a state

college or university. The tremendous growth of Virginia FBLA resulted in the formation of additional regions. The most recent,

the 11th region was formed in 1980. The purposes of the state’s regional structure are

to provide opportunities for leadership development and participation in FBLA activities beyond the local chapter level

to provide an orderly and approved selection of participants in competitive events at the state level.

Each region has its own bylaws, officers, adviser, and director. The regional adviser is the adviser of the regional president’s

chapter, and the director is appointed by the State Chairman. Each regional president serves as a vice-president of the Virginia

State Chapter.

Local Chapter Structure A local chapter of Future Business Leaders of America may be established in any school with a Business and Information

Technology program. The teachers in the Business and Information Technology department serve as chapter advisers. FBLA is a

co-curricular organization, and its activities are an integral part of the instructional program.

The local chapter, operating under a charter granted by FBLA-PBL, Inc., conducts activities within the framework of the state and

national organizations. To ensure that all students benefit from FBLA activities, a local chapter may be organized into mini- or

subchapters. These mini-chapters may be organized by special interest groups or by periods of the school day.

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Organization Chart

Future Business Leaders of America

Virginia Chapter

State Chairman

State FBLA Specialist

Mini- or Subchapters

Local Chapters

Regions

Executive Board

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Virginia FBLA Regions Capital Charles City

Essex

Fluvanna

Goochland

Hanover

Henrico

King and Queen

King William

Lancaster

Louisa

Middlesex

New Kent

Northern Neck Technical

Center

Northumberland

Richmond City

Richmond County

Town of Colonial Beach

Town of West Point

Germanna Caroline

Culpeper

Fauquier

Fredericksburg

G.W. Carver-Piedmont

Technical Center

King George

Madison

Manassas City

Manassas Park City

Orange

Prince William

Rappahannock

Spotsylvania

Stafford

Longwood Amelia

Amelia-Nottoway Vocational

Center

Amherst

Appomattox

Brunswick

Buckingham

Buena Vista City

Campbell

Charlotte

Cumberland

Danville City

Fuqua School (private)

Greensville

Halifax

Lexington City

Lunenburg

Lynchburg City

Mecklenburg

Nelson

Nottoway

Pittsylvania

Prince Edward

Rockbridge

New River Bland

Carroll

Galax City

Giles

Grayson

Pulaski

Smyth

Tazewell

Washington

Wythe

Northern Virginia Alexandria City

Arlington

Fairfax

Falls Church City

Shenandoah Albemarle

Augusta

Charlottesville Albemarle

Technical Education Center

Charlottesville City

Clarke

Frederick

Greene

Harrisonburg City

Highland

Jackson River Technical Center

Loudoun

Massanutten Technical Center

Page

Rockingham

Shenandoah

Staunton City

Valley Vocational Technical

Center

Warren

Waynesboro

Winchester City

Thomas Nelson Gloucester

Hampton City

Isle of Wight

James City County

Mathews

New Horizons Technical Center

Newport News City

Poquoson

Southampton

York

Tidewater Accomack

Chesapeake City

Franklin City

Norfolk City

Northampton

Portsmouth

Pruden Center for Industrial

Technical Education

Suffolk City

Virginia Beach City

UVA’s College at Wise Bristol City

Buchanan

Dickenson

Lee

Norton

Russell

Scott

Wise

VSU Chesterfield

Colonial Heights City

Dinwiddie

Hopewell City

Petersburg City

Powhatan

Prince George

Rowanty Vocational Technical

Center

Surry

Sussex

Virginia Western Alleghany

Bath

Bedford

Botetourt

Covington City

Craig

Floyd

Franklin County

Henry

Martinsville

Montgomery

Patrick

Radford City

Roanoke City

Roanoke County

Salem City

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Pledge I solemnly promise to uphold the aims and responsibilities of the Future Business Leaders of America, and, as an active member,

I shall strive to develop the qualities necessary in becoming a responsible business leader.

Creed I believe education is the right of every person.

I believe the future depends upon mutual understanding and cooperation among business, industry, labor, religious, family,

and educational institutions as well as people around the world. I agree to do my utmost to bring about understanding and

cooperation among all these groups.

I believe every person should prepare for a useful occupation and should carry on that occupation in a manner that brings the

greatest good to the greatest number.

I believe every person should actively work toward improving social, political, community, and family life.

I believe every person has the right to earn a living at a useful occupation.

I believe every person should take responsibility for carrying out assigned tasks in a manner that brings credit to self,

associates, school, and community.

I believe I have the responsibility to work efficiently and to think clearly. I promise to use my abilities to make the world a

better place for everyone.

Goals Develop competent, aggressive business leadership.

Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work.

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

Encourage members in the development of individual projects 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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Code of Ethics I will be honest and sincere.

I will approach each task with confidence in my ability to perform my work at a high standard.

I will willingly accept responsibilities and duties.

I will seek to profit by my mistakes and take suggestions and criticisms directed toward the improvement of myself and my

work.

I will abide by the rules and regulations of my school.

I will exercise initiative and responsibility and will cooperate with my employer and fellow workers.

I will dress and act in a manner that will bring respect to me and to my school.

I will seek to improve my community by contributing my efforts and my resources to worthwhile projects.

Song

Tunes: “America the Beautiful”

“Auld Lang Syne”

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For understanding, leadership

In home, in church, and school,

To work and think efficiently,

Live by the Golden Rule,

CHORUS

F-B-L-A, F-B-L-A

For all these things we stand.

We’ll work for thee

With faith and hope,

All members hand in hand!

II

For freedom in our native land,

In spite of race and creed;

For friendship with our foreign friends,

Together we’ll succeed.

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Bylaws

Virginia Chapter, Future Business Leaders of America Bylaws October, 1951

As Revised May 2, 1953

As Revised February 16, 1965

As Revised April 22, 1972









Article I. Name and Purpose

Section A.

The name of this organization shall be “The Virginia Chapter, Future Business Leaders of America.” The organization is

hereinafter referred to as “Future Business Leaders of America,” “FBLA,” or “Virginia FBLA.”

Section B.

The purposes for which this organization is formed are

1. to encourage and promote active Future Business Leaders of America chapters that serve as an integral part of the

instructional program opportunities for secondary students in Business and Information Technology to develop career and

technical competencies and to promote civic and personal responsibilities.

2. to coordinate the programs of the local chapters of the Future Business Leaders of America in Virginia.

3. to assist local chapters in carrying out activities and in accomplishing objectives.

4. to keep local chapters informed about current policies, practices, and procedures of the national and state Future Business

Leaders of America organizations.

5. to promote the Business and Information Technology program for the youth of Virginia.

6. to promote the purpose and goals of the national organization as stated in the national bylaws.

Article II. Organization

Section A.

The Virginia Chapter, Future Business Leaders of America is a state chapter of the national organization, Future Business Leaders

of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc. The state chapter is an organization of affiliated regions and local chapters.

Section B.

Active local chapters of the Future Business Leaders of America shall be chartered only in secondary schools where systematic

instruction in Business and Information Technology is offered. These schools shall receive charters only upon the approval of the

Virginia Chapter, Future Business Leaders of America and national Future Business Leaders of America. Local, state, and

national affiliation is required of all members and chapters.

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Article III. Membership

Section A.

Membership in this organization shall be open to the following five classes of members: (1) Active, (2) Associate, (3)

Professional, (4) Honorary, and (5) Honorary Life.

1. Active Membership. Any student not over 21 years of age who is regularly enrolled in a Business and Information

Technology subject or subjects in a public or private secondary school having a chartered chapter of FBLA is entitled to

become an active member. A member may retain his or her active membership as long as he or she is enrolled in a Business

and Information Technology subject within the school year. Exception: A member who has attempted but is unable to enroll

in a business course may also retain his or her active membership if he or she is a program completer or is an underclassman

(sophomore/junior) following a sequential program offering.

2. Associate Membership. Any person who has terminated active, in-school membership and who continues to comply with the

regulations and policies of FBLA is entitled to become an associate member. Dues as established by FBLA must be paid, but

the member shall be ineligible to participate in events, serve as a voting delegate, or hold office.

3. Professional Membership. Local and state chapter advisers, Business and Information Technology teachers, business teacher

educators, state supervisors of Business and Information Technology, employers or supervisors of cooperative office

education students, advisory council members, businesspersons, and others contributing to the growth and development of

FBLA may become professional members. Professional members shall pay dues as established by FBLA but shall not

participate in events, serve as voting delegates, or hold office.

4. Honorary Membership. Instructors, school superintendents, principals, teachers, businesspersons, and others who are helping

Business and Information Technology and the Future Business Leaders of America and who have rendered outstanding

service may be elected to honorary membership of a local chapter by a majority vote of the members of the local chapter at

any regular meeting. Honorary members shall not vote, nor shall they hold any office except that of adviser in the local

chapter.

5. Honorary Life Membership. Persons making significant contributions to the field of Business and Information Technology

and to the growth and development of FBLA may be elected to honorary life membership by the FBLA State Chapter. These

members may be recommended by local chapters but must be approved by the State Executive Board. They shall not be

eligible to vote or hold office and are not required to pay dues.

Section B.

The local FBLA chapter adviser shall be a Business and Information Technology teacher regularly employed in the school in

which the FBLA chapter is located.

Section C.

Membership Year. The membership year shall be July 1 through June 30.

Article IV. Emblem and Colors

Section A.

Emblem. The emblem of the Virginia Chapter, Future Business Leaders of America shall be the same as that of the national

organization. All members in good standing shall be entitled to wear the emblem.

Section B.

Colors. The colors of the Virginia Chapter, Future Business Leaders of America shall be royal blue and gold.

Article V. Officers and Board

Section A.

The officers of the Virginia Chapter, Future Business Leaders of America shall consist of a President, a Vice-President-at-Large,

one Vice-President for each FBLA region in the state, a Secretary-Treasurer, a Reporter, a Corresponding Secretary, and a

Parliamentarian.

Section B.

All state officers shall be active members of Virginia FBLA.

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Section C.

The President, Vice-President-at-Large, Secretary-Treasurer, and Reporter shall be elected by plurality vote of the official voting

delegates present at the State Leadership Conference. The Corresponding Secretary shall be appointed by the State President upon

his or her election. Such appointment shall have the approval of the State Executive Board. The underclassman who makes the

highest score on the parliamentary procedure written test at the State Leadership Conference shall be appointed by the incoming

State President to serve as Parliamentarian.

Section D.

The presidents of each of the regions shall represent the regions as Vice-Presidents of Virginia FBLA. The regional officers shall

be elected by plurality vote of the official voting delegates present at each of their annual spring regional meetings.

Section E.

The State Executive Board shall consist of the state officers, the State Chairman, the Specialist, one chapter adviser of each state

officer, and the Regional Directors. Each member shall have one vote. The State Executive Board shall perform the usual duties

of an executive committee, review and approve receipts and disbursements, act as a nominating committee, act on matters of

immediate importance that cannot wait for the State Leadership Conference, and be responsible for the welfare of the

organization. The Director, Office of Career and Technical Education, Department of Education, shall serve as an ex officio

member.

Section F.

In case the office of the President becomes vacant, the Vice-President-at-Large shall assume the duties of the President. If the

Vice-President-at-Large succeeds to the presidency, any of the elective officers on the Executive Board may be elected Vice-

President-at-Large by a majority vote of the State Executive Board. In such case, the board member so elected would continue

also in his or her present office. A vacancy in any other office shall be filled by appointment by the President with the approval of

the remaining officers who were elected at the State Leadership Conference, their advisers, and the Specialist.

Section G.

Advisory Committees to assist in the growth and development of Virginia FBLA may be appointed as deemed necessary by the

State Chairman, the Specialist, and/or the Executive Board.

Article VI. Meetings

Section A.

The annual State Leadership Conference shall be held at a time and a place to be determined by the Specialist in consultation with

the Executive Board. Each local chapter is entitled to send one voting delegate for every 10 active members. In addition, the local

chapter President is an official delegate.

The Virginia Chapter shall sponsor such leadership training conferences or other conferences as it deems necessary upon approval

of the State Executive Board.

Section B.

The Virginia FBLA is entitled to send two voting delegates from the active membership to the FBLA National Leadership

Conference. The newly elected Virginia FBLA President shall be one of the two official delegates to the national conference.

Article VII. Dues

Section A.

Each local chapter shall pay annual state membership dues established by the State Executive Board.

Section B.

Each local chapter shall pay annual national membership dues established by a two-thirds vote of the state voting delegates

present and voting at the National Leadership Conference.

Article VIII. Duties of the FBLA State Officers

Section A.

President. It shall be the duty of the President to preside over the annual State Leadership Conference, over other state

conferences, and over the meetings of the State Executive Board. The President shall call an annual State Leadership Conference.

The President, with the Specialist, shall appoint all committees and shall serve as an ex officio member of these committees.

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The President shall be one of the delegates to the National Leadership Conference. The President, upon invitation to participate,

shall be the official representative of the organization.

The President shall regularly correspond with the State Executive Board members and work closely with the Specialist.

Section B.

Vice-President-at-Large. The Vice-President-at-Large shall assist in statewide chapter promotion and development.

Section C.

Vice-Presidents. It shall be the duty of the Vice-Presidents, acting under the direction of the President, to look after the welfare of

Virginia FBLA and especially the regions of the state they represent.

Section D.

Secretary-Treasurer. The Secretary-Treasurer shall perform the duties common to such an office, such as keeping an accurate

record of the sessions of the State Leadership Conferences and of the meetings of the State Executive Board, one copy of which

shall be given to the Specialist for the permanent files and one copy kept for the Secretary-Treasurer's own files. The Secretary-

Treasurer shall make annual financial reports at the State Leadership Conferences and such other supplementary reports as may

be directed by the State Executive Board. The Secretary-Treasurer shall keep on file copies of the state and national bylaws and

shall perform such other duties as directed by the President.

Section E.

Corresponding Secretary. The Corresponding Secretary shall assist the President with his or her correspondence.

Section F.

Reporter. The Reporter shall correspond with all local FBLA chapters to encourage them to submit articles to the official Virginia

FBLA newsletter. The Reporter shall send information concerning the Virginia FBLA Chapter to the state and national official

publications.

Section G.

Parliamentarian. The Parliamentarian shall be the underclassman who makes the highest score on the state parliamentary

procedure written test. The Parliamentarian will be announced at the State Leadership Conference. The Parliamentarian shall be

responsible for advising the President concerning the orderly conduct of business according to the latest edition of Robert's Rules

of Order.

Article IX. Finances

Section A.

The finances of the Virginia Chapter, Future Business Leaders of America shall be handled in the following manner:

1. Organization monies are maintained at Piedmont Virginia Community College and are managed through the Dean of

Finance’s office in conjunction with the Specialist.

2. The Specialist will follow Piedmont Virginia Community College’s regulations for procurement and payment.

3. Expenditures are initiated by the Specialist and approved by Piedmont Virginia Community College’s Dean of Finance and

processed through Piedmont Virginia Community College’s accounting system.

4. A detailed record of income and expenditures will be maintained in the offices at Piedmont Virginia Community College by

an individual other than the Specialist, with monthly financial statements sent to the FBLA State Office.

5. The financial records of Virginia FBLA shall be audited according to Piedmont Virginia Community College procedures.

6. The Specialist shall be bonded for the amount of monies paid to Virginia FBLA.

Article X. Nominations for State and National Offices

Section A.

Nominations for State Officers shall be made as follows:

1. Each local chapter must submit credentials of candidates for office from its chapter to the State President and the State

Adviser prior to the annual State Leadership Conference by a date to be established annually. Each local chapter shall elect

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candidates to run for office by a two-thirds vote of the membership in the local chapter.

2. The State President and the State Adviser shall review all candidates' credentials to determine eligibility. At the State

Leadership Conference, the State Adviser and officers shall conduct a briefing session for approved officer candidates prior

to campaigning.

3. No candidate shall be considered for office who is not present at the State Leadership Conference at the time of the briefing

session by the State Adviser and officers and the election.

4. Voting shall be done by ballot by official voting delegates.

5. If no candidates are nominated for a state office, the Executive Board may appoint a qualified member to fill the office.

6. A candidate should hold or have held an elective office in his or her local or regional FBLA Chapter.

Section B.

Nominations for National Officers shall be made as follows:

1. A candidate for national office must have the endorsement of his or her local and state FBLA chapters and be recommended

by his or her chapter adviser.

2. A candidate must file an official application with the Specialist three weeks prior to the FBLA Task Force/Executive Board

Meeting. The candidate and his or her adviser must be present at this meeting. An exception to this would be a candidate for

National Parliamentarian. A National Parliamentarian candidate must file an application to the State Specialist three weeks

following the State Leadership Conference or by the national candidate deadline (whichever comes first). This candidate and

adviser must be available for an interview if required.

3. A candidate must have at least one full school year remaining while he or she is in office.

4. A candidate must hold or have held an elective office in his or her local, regional, or state FBLA chapter or a comparable

office in an organization on the Approved List of National Activities released by the National Association of Secondary

School Principals.

5. A candidate must be interviewed and approved by the State Executive Board. The exception would be candidates for the

office of National Parliamentarian.

Article XI. Regions

Section A.

Virginia FBLA shall be organized into geographical regions as nearly equal as possible and centered around a state college or

university where possible.

Section B.

Each region shall be governed by the state bylaws and national constitution and shall have its own officers, adviser, and director.

The adviser is the local adviser of the regional president. The director is appointed by the State Chairman.

The Executive Board of each region shall meet in the fall to plan the program for the year. Committee assignments shall be made

at that time. The regional president is a Vice-President of Virginia FBLA.

Section C.

The purposes of the regions are

1. to give additional opportunities for leadership development above the local chapter level.

2. to give opportunities for participation in FBLA activities and events beyond the local chapter level.

3. to provide for an orderly and approved selection of participants in events at the state level.

Section D.

Each region has responsibility for

1. promotion of new chapters

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2. fall planning workshop for local chapters in the region

3. annual conferences for the chapters in the region

4. development of effective public relations programs for local chapters

5. leadership training

6. improvement of local chapter activities

7. development of close relationship between business and FBLA.

Article XII. Amendments

Section A.

Proposed amendments to the Virginia FBLA bylaws shall be submitted to the State Executive Board in writing by authorized

representatives of regional or local chapters. These proposed amendments shall be reviewed by the State Executive Board at its

annual winter meeting. Those approved shall be submitted with recommendations to the delegates at the annual State Leadership

Conference. The State Executive Board may originate and submit amendments of its own. Amendments may be adopted or

revisions made in the bylaws at any State Leadership Conference by a two-thirds vote of the official voting delegates.

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Dues and Special Recognition Dues and Membership All Business and Information Technology students are members of FBLA on the local chapter level. To participate in activities

beyond the local level, members must first pay state and national FBLA dues. State and national membership is a unified

membership package and is not available separately.

State and national dues are paid annually. At the beginning of each school year, the National Office sends membership renewal

information to each chapter that paid dues the previous school year. Chapters should follow the directions for online membership

reporting.

Initial state and national dues are to be paid on or before November 1. To receive the fall issue of Tomorrow’s Business Leader,

members are required to pay national dues by October 20. Additional memberships may be submitted during the school year. All

students participating in FBLA activities beyond the local chapter level must be on record as paying state and national dues by the

date of the Regional Spring Conference or March 1, whichever comes first.

State and national dues will be submitted in one check to the National FBLA Membership Lockbox (see address below):

Dues State National Total

FBLA

High School $2.50 $6.00 $8.50

FBLA

Middle Level $1.50 $4.00 $5.50

Complete the online membership as usual.

Write ONE check (made payable to FBLA) for both state and national dues.

Send the check and the state and national copies of the membership form to:

FBLA Membership Lockbox

P.O. Box 79063

Baltimore, MD 21279-0063

(Do not send any membership dues to the State Office. The state’s copies of the membership forms will be sent to the State

Office periodically along with a check for the state’s portion of the dues.)

Complimentary Adviser Membership will be given to the number of chapter advisers listed on the membership renewal form.

Complimentary membership entitles each adviser listed to receive FBLA mailings.

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Special Recognition Honorary Membership Honorary membership is extended to instructors, school superintendents, principals, teachers, businesspersons, and others who are

helping to advance Business and Information Technology Education and the Future Business Leaders of America and who are

rendering outstanding service. They may be elected to honorary membership in a local chapter by a majority vote of the chapter

members at any regular meeting. Honorary members may not vote or hold any office except that of adviser in the local chapter.

This presentation is made at the local level only.

Honorary Life Membership Persons making significant contributions to Business and Information Technology Education and to the growth and development

of FBLA may be elected to honorary life membership in the FBLA State Chapter. These members may be recommended by local

chapters but must be approved by the State Executive Board. They are not eligible to vote or hold office and are not required to

pay dues.

Adviser of the Year Without capable adult leaders, students could not take advantage of the many opportunities offered through Future Business

Leaders of America. Being an FBLA adviser takes special skills and a tremendous commitment of time and energy. Advisers

motivate their chapters to take advantage of opportunities beyond the local chapter level, use a wide variety of available

resources, and encourage student involvement.

The FBLA Adviser of the Year award recognizes that adviser who makes significant contributions to the organization beyond the

local chapter level.

Application Process: The nominee must submit an online application (FBLA Adviser of the Year Application or see

Appendix F) and three required recommendations to the FBLA State Office by a date to be established annually. The letters of

recommendation are to be from each of the following groups:

FBLA member

School administrator (principal, superintendent, Career and Technical Education director, etc.)

Person of nominee’s choice (another teacher, teacher educator, supervisor, etc.)

The application/recommendations may be submitted by the nominee or as a nomination by another adviser, teacher educator,

local Business and Information Technology Education supervisor, professional colleague, or FBLA member.

Review Process: A committee appointed by the FBLA-PBL Specialist will evaluate each application. One person will be

selected as the Adviser of the Year and will be recognized at the FBLA State Leadership Conference. Virginia FBLA’s

Adviser of the Year will be nominated as Outstanding Local Adviser in the national organization’s Adviser Service

Recognition program.

Businessperson of the Year Outstanding leaders from the business sector have contributed to the success of Virginia Future Business Leaders of America on

the local, state, and national levels. Each school or region (one per entity) may nominate one (1) nominee for Virginia's

Businessperson of the Year. Nominees must be members of the business sector, not students or educators.

Nominations must be submitted by the State Leadership Conference due date, a date established annually by the Virginia FBLA

State Office. Nominations should include a letter or recommendation outlining the nominee's contributions to the local chapter(s)

and/or region along with the nominee's resume. Nominations should include, but is not limited to:

Years of participation in FBLA-PBL activities

Promotion of FBLA-PBL through presentations and seminars

Contribution to local/regional/state chapter projects and activities

Financial assistance to and sponsorship of activities for local/regional/state activities

Nominees for Businessperson of the Year will be selected in accordance with the regulations of the national association. Each

nominee attending the SLC will be recognized during the conference.

http://www.vafbla-pbl.org/archive/Forms/AdviseroftheYear.doc

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Officer Candidates FBLA needs enthusiastic, capable individuals to campaign for regional, state, and national office. Well qualified officers are vital

for FBLA’s success. Being an officer candidate will be a challenging experience.

Each officer candidate must be familiar with FBLA-PBL and the duties and responsibilities of the office sought. A candidate must

have at least one full school year remaining in his or her Business and Information Technology program when elected to office. A

local chapter may have only one candidate for regional office and only one candidate for state office.

Regional Officer Candidate The candidate for regional office must

review officer duties as stated in the FBLA State Handbook

follow guidelines for regional campaign/election as established in each region.

Note: Regional Presidents must attend the Summer Leadership Training Conference.

State Officer Candidate The candidate for state office must

review officer duties as stated in the FBLA State Handbook

be approved as an officer candidate by two-thirds vote of his or her local chapter

submit an online State Officer Application (FBLA State Officer Application Form or see Appendix F) to the State Adviser

prior to the State Leadership Conference by a date to be established annually

sign and submit State Officer Code of Conduct and Due Process forms

conduct no campaigning prior to the conclusion of the Officer Candidates’ Briefing Session at the State Leadership

Conference

prepare a campaign presentation. A candidate for president may have no more than five minutes for his or her campaign

presentation. This will include the introduction by a campaign manager (or any other method upon which the chapter has

decided) and the candidate’s presentation of his or her platform. Candidates for all other offices will have no more than four

minutes for campaign presentations. A candidate for president must be prepared to appoint a corresponding secretary who

will be installed as a state officer.

National Officer Candidate The candidate for national office must

review officer duties as stated in the FBLA National Handbook

have the endorsement of his or her local chapter and be recommended by the chapter adviser

file an official application with the FBLA-PBL Specialist three weeks prior to the winter board meeting

attend the SLC Executive Board Meeting with his or her adviser

be interviewed by Executive Board members. (Only one person can be approved by the Board to represent Virginia as a

national officer candidate.)

Adviser’s Role A key figure in a campaign for regional, state, or national office is the chapter adviser. The adviser counsels the candidate on the

qualifications and a duty of the office sought, guides the student through the campaign process, and, if the candidate is elected,

serves as a mentor during the officer’s term of office. The adviser of an officer becomes a member of that officer’s executive

boards.

When an FBLA member campaigns for office, the adviser must be willing to bear the responsibilities of the office with the

member. The adviser assists the student in accepting the following responsibilities:

acquiring knowledge of the organization and being capable of discussing ideas and issues intelligently

portraying the proper image when representing FBLA

preparing appropriate speeches and correspondence

developing an organized plan to fulfill officer duties, including time commitment and work space.

http://www.vafbla-pbl.org/archive/Forms/FBLAStateOfficerApp.doc

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Duties of State Officers All officers have some duties and responsibilities in common. They must

be knowledgeable about FBLA-PBL

have a genuine interest in being part of the leadership team

lead by example

be familiar with state and national bylaws

sign and adhere to State Officer Code of Conduct and Due Process forms, and State Officer Travel Policy

know and use correct parliamentary procedure

be willing to accept responsibility

attend Summer Leadership Training Conference, Executive Board Meetings, State Leadership Conference, and their own

regional fall and spring conferences

send a monthly report of activities to the FBLA-PBL Specialist.

In addition, there are specific duties and responsibilities for each office.

President The President should

preside over meetings of the State Chapter

serve as official representative of the State Chapter

refer to the bylaws for additional duties.

Vice-President-at-Large The Vice-President-at-Large should

assume all duties of the State President if necessary

assist in statewide chapter promotion and development.

Regional Presidents as State Vice-Presidents The Regional Presidents as State Vice-Presidents should

assist the State President and Vice-President-at-Large in FBLA promotion in the regions they represent

assist in planning regional conferences

preside over meetings of regional executive board and regional conferences

work closely with local chapter presidents to inform them of regional and state activities

know the duties of the Vice-President-at-Large and be able to assume responsibilities if elected.

Secretary-Treasurer The Secretary-Treasurer should

prepare and present minutes of the State Leadership Conference sessions and meetings of the State Executive Board

supply promptly one copy of the minutes and substantiating reports to the FBLA-PBL Specialist and maintain one copy for

the Secretary-Treasurer's files

keep on file copies of the state and national bylaws

present regular financial reports.

Corresponding Secretary

The Corresponding Secretary should assist the President with correspondence.

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Reporter The Reporter should

edit and prepare for publication issues of the state newsletter

coordinate state annual report compilation

assist in planning public information programs

maintain contact with regional reporters

submit articles/pictures about Virginia FBLA to national publications.

Parliamentarian The Parliamentarian should advise the President of the orderly conduct of business in accordance with FBLA bylaws and the

latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order.

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General Policies and Procedures When a local chapter nominates a member for a state office, the chapter should be prepared to provide some financial support if

the candidate is elected. The FBLA State Office will provide the following for each state officer:

a navy blazer

a name badge

a $100 travel allowance

Travel Assistance Travel requirements for state officers must be studied carefully. The FBLA State Office will provide the following assistance:

State President and Adviser. In accordance with state policy for conference travel, expenses for the following conferences

are reimbursed through the FBLA State Office:

National Leadership Conference

Institute for Leaders

Summer Leadership Training Conference

Business and Information Technology Education Summer Conference

Two Regional Fall Workshops and two Regional Spring Conferences (other than President’s own regional meetings)

National Fall Leadership Conference

Executive Board Meeting

Phi Beta Lambda State Leadership Conference

FBLA State Leadership Conference

Other State Officers

For the Summer Leadership Training Conference, FBLA State Office pays one-half of the registration fee. (Fee covers

room, board, and special activities.)

For the Winter Executive Board Meeting, FBLA State Office pays all expenses for room, meals, and special activities.

For the State Leadership Conference, FBLA State Office pays registration fee and cost of special meal functions.

Other Advisers

Travel expenses for Summer Leadership Training Conference, Regional Fall and Spring Conferences, and State

Leadership Conference may be requested through local school divisions.

The expenses for the Winter Executive Board Meeting are reimbursed through the state.

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Duties of Regional Officers President The President should

conduct regional meetings

appoint or select local FBLA chapters that will be responsible for promoting regional FBLA activities

attend all State Executive Board meetings and reports on regional activities

inform local chapters of state FBLA activities

contact all local chapters to obtain nominees for regional officers and should prepare ballots for regional elections

attend Summer Leadership Training Conference.

Vice-President The Vice-President should

conduct chapter promotion in the region (including chartering and reactivating chapters)

assume the duties of the President when necessary, including conducting regional meetings and attending State Executive

Board Meetings


Secretary The Secretary should

prepare and present minutes of regional meetings

maintain a record of all chapters in the region and conduct roll call when necessary

handle regional correspondence

keep an accurate record of financial transactions (if there is no regional treasurer)


Reporter The Reporter should

send regional publicity to the State Reporter

obtain news media coverage for regional activities

encourage local chapter reporters to submit chapter news items to the regional reporter


Parliamentarian (may be appointed by the President) The Parliamentarian should advise the President of the orderly conduct of business in accordance with FBLA bylaws and the

latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order

Expense Policy for Regional Officers Expenses incurred by regional officers are the responsibility of the officers’ local chapters and/or the regions they represent.

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Chapter Promotion Public awareness of FBLA should be a major focus of a chapter’s plan of action. Recognizing public relations as a systematic

approach to achieving goals will enable the chapter to establish activities for informing groups of the chapter and its goals.

Chapter Chartering Steps 1. Visit the national Web site: www.fbla-pbl.org. Click on the appropriate chapter organization packet; fill out the information.

A chapter organization packet will be made available for download. Fill out the forms and submit to the national office

according to the directions.

2. Contact an established chapter for assistance in organizing your chapter.

3. Enlist the help of your school administration in chartering a chapter.

4. Call a meeting of eligible students to discuss organizing an FBLA chapter.

5. Seek sponsorship of your chapter from local businesspersons or business organizations. (This is not necessary but could be

advantageous.)

6. Hold an orientation meeting for all prospective members.

7. Elect officers (president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, reporter, and others if appropriate).

8. Develop a program of work for the year. (Activities should be balanced among Business and Information Technology

knowledge and skills, school and community service, leadership and promotion, financial, and social activities.)

9. Prepare chapter bylaws. (These must conform to the state and national bylaws.)

When these materials are received and approved, they will be sent to the National Office. The National Office will then issue

a charter certificate, membership cards, and a packet of informational material to assist your chapter.

10. Plan a time and place for installation ceremony.

11. Publicize chapter activities.

a section on FBLA that includes

why a Business and Information Technology student should belong

where and when meetings are held

what the chapter does at meetings and for special projects

who the officers and members are.

Chapter Reactivation Steps If a chartered chapter has not been active (not reported dues for one year or more), the chapter is eligible for reactivation. The

steps for reactivating a chapter are the same for chartering a new chapter, with the exception of bylaws. The reactivating chapter

may decide whether to complete a new set of bylaws.

Points Promotion of each new or inactive chapter: 3

Reactivation of each inactive chapter: 5

Installation of each new chapter: 5

To earn any of these points, the appropriate form(s) must be completed and submitted to the State Office. The new or reactivated

chapter’s dues need not be paid for a chapter to receive promotion credit (3 points). However, to receive the 5 points for

installation or reactivation, the new or reactivated chapter’s dues must have been submitted to the State Office.

Forms for Chapter Promotion and Chapter Installation can be found in Appendix F.

http://www.vafbla-pbl.org/default.asp?p=forms


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Membership Recruitment A well-planned, aggressive recruitment campaign can strengthen a chapter and increase its membership. The most intensive work

in membership recruitment should be done at the beginning of the school year, with an additional campaign conducted at the

beginning of second semester.

Here are some techniques the chapter can adapt for its membership campaign:

1. Prepare a brochure for new Business and Information Technology students to be distributed in the Business and Information

Technology classes or at an orientation party. The brochure might include the following information:

an explanation of the Business and Information Technology curriculum

short biographical sketches of the Business and Information Technology department faculty

reasons for choosing a career in business and/or information technology

2. Establish an intensive publicity campaign with slogans such as

“Put a Friend on the Right Track with FBLA”

“FBLA—the Key to Success, Self-Improvement, Professionalism”

“Each One Add One.”

3. Declare the FBLA campaign period FBLA Week, and

have special activities planned for each day during the week

recognize outstanding chapter members

publicize the chapter throughout the school, using posters and changing them frequently

emphasize identity with the Business and Information Technology department and its students

indicate that FBLA is for ALL Business and Information Technology students.

4. Have chapter representatives tell the FBLA story in various Business and Information Technology classrooms. They should

be prepared to answer questions. The story should include

the purposes of the organization

how FBLA is organized

local chapter activities

types of membership and requirements for each

conferences and awards program

emblem items and publications available to members.

Include visual aids, such as

illustrations and photographs of chapter activities

FBLA emblem items

certificates, plaques, and other awards won by the chapter and its members.

5. Establish a special information booth in the Business and Information Technology department staffed by FBLA members.

The booth could be set up before and after school, during lunch hour, and between classes.

6. Advertise in the school newspaper.

Have the chapter president write a welcome letter to the new members within 10 days of sign-up. Ask an active member

to serve as a buddy to the new member for a few months. This will enable the new member to become part of the group

more rapidly and be given a sense of being important to the group.

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Chapter Public Relations Program Development The following suggested list of activities may be helpful in promoting a positive public relations image within the chapter, school,

and community. To earn points toward becoming an Honor Chapter, a chapter may submit a report of the planned public relations

program by November 15. The report format is suggested by the following activities.

Promotion within the Local Chapter Give responsibilities to every member.

Be sincere in recruiting new members.

Balance work activities with entertainment.

Acquaint new members with FBLA, using brochures, pictures, local chapter handbook, bulletin board displays, and exhibits.

Present stimulating programs; involve chapter members in the programs.

Prepare attractive and appealing bulletin boards with current information about FBLA activities.

Recognize an outstanding FBLA member.

Display FBLA banner in school; wear pins and blazers to meetings and when working for FBLA in school.

Cooperation with Other FBLA Groups—Local, Regional, State, and National Exchange FBLA ideas and news through Tomorrow’s Business Leader and Pride of Virginia.

Have meetings, programs, and socials with other FBLA chapters.

Work on community projects with other FBLA chapters.

Participate in regional, state, and national FBLA activities.

Cooperation with Other School Organizations and School Administration Cooperate with other school organizations in conducting school and community projects.

Offer office services to other organizations and administration and faculty.

Publish a student handbook.

Recognize the outstanding Business and Information Technology senior.

Present a gift to the school each year.

Hold a meeting and/or social event with other school organizations.

Work with other organizations in preparing a Career and Technical Education exhibit during American Education Week and

FBLA/Career and Technical Education Week.

Invite a school administrator to be a program speaker.

Conduct an assembly program.

Communication with Parents of FBLA Members Extend an invitation to all FBLA meetings.

Publicize activities in school and local newspapers.

Invite parents to an open house, parents’ night, or career day.

Provide a program for the PTA and other parent groups.

Cooperation with Local Businesspeople and Business and Civic Organizations Ask business or civic organizations to serve as chapter sponsors.

Invite individuals from business to speak at program meetings.

Offer administrative support services to civic and charitable organizations.

Provide programs to business and civic groups.

Take field trips to business offices.

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Cooperation with Local, State, and National Government Officials Acquaint government officials with FBLA.

Assist with voter awareness campaign.

Invite government officials to awards banquet.

Invite government officials to be program speakers.

Communication with General Public Prepare attractive display—store windows, billboards, marquees—in your community.

Celebrate FBLA Week, National Education for Business Week, Professional Secretaries Week, Career and Technical

Education Week, or American Education Week.

Participate in community events.

Assist with community fundraising campaigns, such as March of Dimes, American Red Cross, American Cancer Society, and

Heart Fund.

Identify yourself as an FBLA member by wearing the membership pin or blazer when working for FBLA in the community

and by displaying the FBLA banner when appropriate.

Distribute copies of Tomorrow’s Business Leader and Pride of Virginia in prominent places, such as doctors’ offices and

libraries.

Cooperation with Business Sponsors of FBLA Serving as liaisons between the chapter and the business community, business sponsors can make vital contributions to the

successful programs of FBLA chapters. Many chapters have profited from sponsoring organizations such as the Business and

Professional Women’s Club and the Chamber of Commerce. A Business and Information Technology advisory council composed

of several community leaders is another way of involving FBLA with the business community. Representatives should be

selected from among businesspersons, school administrators, and civic, labor, and government organizations.

Identify how to select a business sponsor.

The chapter should have business leaders as members.

The membership of the organization should have a good reputation in the community.

The purpose of the organization should be of a business or educational nature.

The organization should have a service interest in the education of future business employees.

The organization must be in a position to sponsor FBLA.

The approval of your school administrators should be sought.

Identify how a business organization can assist an FBLA chapter.

The sponsor should help in developing good relationships between employers and future employees.

The organization should lend prestige to the FBLA chapter to be sponsored.

Businesspersons could serve as judges for events, as Career and Technical Education counselors to members, and as

speakers at meetings.

Participants could give students and teachers an opportunity to work directly with key businesspeople in the community.

Businesspeople might suggest activities to the FBLA chapter and assist in implementing activities.

The organization might give financial aid for delegates to state and national conferences.

The organization might give awards to outstanding members.

Identify how a business organization can profit from sponsoring an FBLA chapter.

The educational committee of the organization would acquire an excellent contact with the school.

FBLA members could assist the sponsoring organization.

Occasional clerical assistance with projects could be obtained.

FBLA could provide programs for business meetings.

Communication would be established with potential employees and their educators.

Identify how to interest a business organization in sponsoring an FBLA chapter.

Representatives could be invited to FBLA meetings.

Representatives could be asked to take part in a program.

A program could be presented to the potential sponsoring organization.

Organization members could be invited to a social.

Advice from the organization about chapter projects could be sought.

Key members of the organization could be contacted regarding FBLA.

An employer-employee function could be held.

A good publicity program could be implemented and maintained.

The forms related to Chapter Installation and Chapter Promotion Report can be found in Appendix F.



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Program of Work Successful businesses could not operate without careful planning. They must develop business plans that incorporate definite

goals and objectives with the necessary action steps and costs; they must then follow effective operational plans to maintain

success. The successful FBLA chapter imitates the successful business by taking the time and effort to develop a plan of action.

FBLA chapters should plan their yearly program during August or September. Early planning enables chapters to arrange a

variety of activities for a well-balanced program and to assign certain phases of the program to individuals and committees far

enough in advance to allow sufficient time for completing assignments.

Program of Work Development A program of work is a chapter’s written plan of action that gives a detailed description of what the chapter wants to accomplish

during the school year. Chapter members should follow a definite sequence as they prepare the program of work:

1. Review FBLA goals.

2. Review State FBLA program of work.

3. Review previous local programs of work and evaluation reports.

4. Select activities that will definitely be included. For a well-balanced program, at least two activities in each area of Virginia’s

five-point program should be planned—business knowledge and skills, leadership and promotion, school and community

service, financial activities, and social activities.

5. Prepare a tentative program of work to be submitted to the total chapter membership for approval.

6. Incorporate ideas presented by chapter members.

7. Finalize program of work.

8. Approve program of work at a chapter meeting and appoint committees to be responsible for each phase of the program of

work.

9. Submit completed program of work [Program of Work Form (Due Nov. 1) or in Appendix F] to the FBLA State Office on or

before November 1.

10. Revise the program of work during the year as necessary to include additional activities.

Guide for Planning FBLA Program Meetings To be successful, programs are planned to meet the needs and interests of the FBLA members. The meetings are arranged well in

advance, the school calendar is checked to be certain there are no conflicts, and the meetings begin promptly and have no

interruptions. A degree of formality is necessary to facilitate the meetings.

MONTH SUGGESTED PROGRAMS August Executive Board meets to hear reports of Summer Leadership Training Conference and National Leadership

Conference and to plan the program of work.

September

This meeting is designed to interest new members. An interesting entertainment feature, such as “Twenty

Questions about FBLA,” is held. In addition, information about FBLA is given to prospective members. The

following activities have been found to be successful in recruiting new members:

dance

cookout

meeting with refreshments

(The program of work should be adopted at the business meeting this month.)

October

Representatives of Business and Information Technology students in schools without FBLA chapters should

be invited. In addition to the installation of new members, one of the following activities may be included:

films on business or COE

prominent businessperson as speaker

parliamentary procedure skit

Parents, school administrators, former FBLA members, school board members, and businesspersons can be

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MONTH SUGGESTED PROGRAMS November

Joint meeting with other Career and Technical Education student organizations should be planned.

American Education Week, National Education for Business Week, and American Enterprise Day should be

observed with an appropriate program on Career and Technical Education, such as

skits on various career and technical fields

speaker on human relations in business and industry.

December

Because December is a short school month, it is recommended that the business and program meetings be

combined. Suggested programs include

holiday service project

holiday social.

In order to prepare for the Regional Spring Conferences, one of these programs is suggested:

program on parliamentary procedure with a panel, speaker, or meeting with parliamentary procedure

authority

public speaking event

Professional Dress Week

February

FBLA/Career and Technical Education Week should be observed with an appropriate program such as the

following:

joint meeting with area FBLA chapters for a special program

legislator as speaker on "Why FBLA Members Should Be Interested in Politics"

high school principal as speaker on “The Place of FBLA in the School”

meeting with parents invited to hear the student who will compete in public speaking at the regional

conference

March Suggested activities include the following:

field trip to business firm

panel on careers

owning your own business

identifying careers for individuals in Business and Information Technology

banquet

open house in the Business and Information Technology department

report on chapter promotion

April

April’s program should focus on these items:

State Leadership Conference

Teaching Career Month

Professional Secretaries Week

May May’s program works well with the following activities:

installation of new officers

entertainment for graduating members

June or July June/July’s program works well with the following conferences:

National Leadership Conference

Summer Leadership Training Conference

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Chapter Activities Activities should reinforce FBLA goals and capitalize on the different interests and abilities of chapter members. Chapter

activities should be in the following areas:

Business knowledge and skills

School and community service

Leadership and promotion

Financial

Social

Business and Information Technology Knowledge and Skills Activities Invite a guest speaker from a Business and Information Technology school.

Have former FBLA members speak to the chapter about their work; a homecoming program may be planned in conjunction

with this program.

Team up with other subject areas to help with business/computer-related projects.

Develop and maintain a Web site for FBLA chapter, department, or school.

Ask businesspeople to speak to the chapter on appropriate Business and Information Technology topics.

Sponsor field trips within and outside the local community to acquaint members with industrial methods and current business

technology.

Perform office duties such as filing and phone answering for occasions such as Secretaries Day.

Show films on Business and Information Technology topics/careers.

Prepare displays or brochures for special events such as American Education Week, parents’ visitation day, FBLA/Career

and Technical Education Week, National Education for Business Week, Professional Secretaries Week, or American

Enterprise Day.

Act as computer consultants by troubleshooting and repairing computers within the Business and Information Technology

labs or elsewhere in the school.

Participate in stock market game on the Internet.

Operate a student-run bookstore, bank, or credit union within the school.

Teach community members and children one-on-one about computers.

Engage in public speaking opportunities, such as school announcements or presentations to elementary or middle school

students.

Create résumés for others.

Hold income tax workshops.

Set aside days for job shadowing, and create a mentoring program among local businesses and chapter members.

Partner with local community colleges for Career Focus Day to arrange for tours of campus and business and technology

facilities and to engage in career-related learning activities.

School and Community Service Activities Make and distribute exam survival kits (pencils, pens—and anything else needed for exams).

Provide administrative support services for school and community organizations.

Provide community service to benefit such organizations as the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, United

Way, American Cancer Society, Salvation Army, Humane Society, and March of Dimes.

Adopt a highway.

Become a teacher’s aide.

Volunteer to tutor or read to elementary school students.

Publish student directories.

Operate a government savings bond booth.

Host walk-a-thons or type-a-thons with proceeds going to the homeless.

Maintain a job/career vacancy listing for graduating seniors.

Decorate floats for school or county parades.

Respond to Santa letters from elementary school students.

Prepare care packages, meals, or food baskets for needy families.

“Adopt” a needy child to buy clothing and toys for during the holidays.

Take responsibility for the school bulletin board.

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Provide hosts and hostesses for school events.

Conduct book/magazine drives; distribute the items to hospitals, nursing homes, shelters, and prisons.

Establish an income tax preparation service for senior citizens.

Help the school or community with spring cleaning or other beautification projects.

Sponsor safety awareness projects in the school and community (e.g., home/office safety, CPR, safety belts, child restraints).

Work with local voter registration to “Get Out the Vote.”

Set up a “Kiddie Korner” during school or community activities. (FBLA members entertain children while parents attend

meetings.)

Set a regular FBLA visiting day each month/week at local nursing/convalescent facilities.

Volunteer to serve meals at a homeless shelter or soup kitchen.

Sponsor energy conservation program.

Sponsor computer day camp for elementary students.

Leadership and Promotion Activities Spread the word with a chapter Web site.

Establish FBLA Speakers’ Bureau.

Prepare FBLA booth at fair or orientation.

Publicize FBLA activities in school and local newspapers (attach a copy of published article to activity report).

Broadcast spot announcements over local radio and television stations.

Hold officer planning sessions and leadership development days.

Encourage conference attendance by members in addition to officers.

Select "FBLA Student of the Month"; student could be honored with small gift and publicity.

Display in school showcases the awards and plaques won by the chapter and members.

Organize city or countywide competitive events program.

Invite Phi Beta Lambda members to speak about activities at college level.

Sponsor FBLA Week activities, such as cleaning erasers, honoring teachers with flowers, preparing display cases, or

developing trivia quiz and fact-of-the-day announcements.

Develop multimedia presentation on FBLA activities.

Wear FBLA T-shirt or pin while performing school or community service.

Financial Activities Team with another group to produce a dinner theater/musical or variety show.

Publish and sell an FBLA cookbook.

Sponsor a résumé-writing service.

Publish and sell school newspaper or directory.

Sponsor a clerical service for school and community organizations.

Publish and sell football programs for the school.

Sponsor a raffle for artwork contributed by local artists.

Host and charge admission for a business attire fashion show.

Sell or sponsor the sale of

candy or peanuts

magazine subscriptions

holiday cards

pre-paid calling cards

flower bulbs

photo cubes

gift wrapping service at a shopping center

balloons

maid and butler day (auction athletes)

discount/coupon booklets for local businesses

prom dresses

faculty vs. student games

CDs and other school supplies

fruit or bottled water

concessions at sports events

movies in the school.

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Make holiday decorations to be sold or auctioned.

Take and sell Valentine photographs in color with varied backgrounds using a digital camera.

Social Activities Host a luncheon with Business and Information Technology professionals in the community.

Host a chapter cookout or dinner party.

Serve refreshments after meetings.

Sponsor employee-employer banquet.

Plan a joint social event (such as visit to museum or a behind-the-scenes tour of a theme park) with area FBLA chapters or

with other Career and Technical Education student organizations.

Host a breakfast for Business and Information Technology teachers and members honoring competitive event participants.

Activity Reports

To earn points, a chapter must submit reports for completed activities—two activities in each of the five areas previously listed.

The form to report activities, Chapter Activity Report Form, is also in Appendix F.

An activity report should be submitted online through the Report Management System immediately after the activity is

completed. The report is evaluated by the Points Coordinator and, unless the adviser is notified, the report is accepted.

In preparing an activity report, be certain to include the following:

purpose of activity

full description of the activity

time allotted for the activity

financial information (i.e., how much money was made, prices of articles sold or work done, admission charges)

Point System The FBLA point system was devised as a means of promoting and recognizing achievement of Virginia FBLA chapters. The

purpose of the point system is to encourage participation.

Point’s records for each chapter are maintained by the FBLA Points Coordinator. The only point’s information submitted by local

chapters will be activity reports (See Appendix F). The Points Coordinator obtains additional points information directly from

Regional Directors and State Office records. The point’s sheets are shown on pages 32–33, 188, and in Appendix E.

Evaluation An effective FBLA chapter is one that plans, conducts, and evaluates the year’s activities. Evaluations are essential for future

planning. Each chapter should submit an FBLA Evaluation Report to the FBLA State Office on or before May 15. The evaluation

report form is in Appendix F.

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Competitive Events—High School Level Competitive spirit and recognition of excellence reflect important aspects of the educational process that prepares students for

their roles in the American enterprise system.

Today’s students demand and deserve learning experiences that enable them to achieve success through effective participation in

career-related activities designed to reach professional goals. The FBLA competitive events program offers this opportunity by

providing support for curriculum development that facilitates practical applications and increases conceptual knowledge of

Business and Information Technology principles. Events are based on projects developed from FBLA goals and Business and

Information Technology curricula.

General Information and Regulations 1. Events are divided into three categories—individual, team, and chapter—and may be administered on the regional, state, and

national levels.

2. A member may participate in any number of chapter events at the state level; however, students may enter only one chapter

event at the National Leadership Conference.

3. A member may enter only one individual or team event with the following exceptions:


D. J. Howard, Walker, Campbell, Shell, VBEA-Sarah Lowe Thompson Award of Excellence

Who’s Who in FBLA

4. Participants must be active members of an active chapter; associate members are not eligible for event competition.

5. Regional, state, and national dues must be paid by the date of the Regional Spring Conference or March 1, whichever

comes first.

6. Reference manuals, textbooks, and other source materials, except those specifically listed in the guidelines, may not be taken

to events.

7. Participants failing to report on time for an event may be disqualified.

8. Students, as well as advisers, through their participation in FBLA, should develop a keen awareness of the image a person’s

attire projects in the business world.

9. Calculators will be provided for all objective tests. PDAs (i.e., Palm Pilots), phones, or other memory-storage devices are

allowed in any event.

10. Winning regional/state teams may make substitutions within their chapter if team members are unable to compete at the SLC

or NLC.

Virginia FBLA-PBL Dress Code FBLA-PBL members and advisers should develop an awareness of the image a person’s attire projects. The purpose of the dress

code is to uphold the professional image of the association and its members and to prepare students for the business world.

Appropriate attire is required for all attendees—advisers, members, and guests—at all general sessions, competitive events,

regional meetings, workshops, and other activities unless otherwise stated in the conference program. Conference name badges

are part of this dress code and must be worn for all conference functions. For safety reasons, name badges should not be worn

when outside of the hotel.

Professional attire acceptable for official Virginia FBLA-PBL activities includes

Males

business suit with collared dress shirt, and necktie or

sport coat, dress slacks, collared shirt, and necktie or

FBLA blazer (with emblem), dress shirt, dress slacks, and necktie or

dress slacks, collared shirt, and necktie

dress shoes and socks.

Females

business suit (skirt or pants) or

skirt or dress slacks with sweater set/dress blouse (not cotton button-down shirts) or

FBLA blazer (with emblem), skirt, white blouse or

business dress

dress shoes

nylons when wearing skirts and dresses.

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Inappropriate attire for both men and women includes the following:

Jewelry in visible body piercing, other than ears

Visible tattoos

Denim or chambray fabric clothing of any kind, overalls, shorts, skorts, stretch or stirrup pants, exercise or bike shorts

Backless, see-through, tight-fitting, spaghetti-strap, strapless, extremely short, or low-cut blouses/tops/dresses/skirts

T-shirts, Lycra™, spandex, midriff tops, tank tops, bathing suits

Sandals, athletic shoes, industrial work shoes, hiking boots, bare feet, or over-the-knee- boots

Athletic wear, including sneakers

Hats or flannel fabric clothing

Bolo ties

Visible undergarments or loungewear

Ladies do not have to wear nylons to the awards program.

Note: Students may be disqualified from regional and state events for failure to adhere to the dress code.

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Competitive Events Summary—High School

R = Regional S = State N = National R S N

Accounting I—Individual Event

Accounting II—Individual Event

American Enterprise Project—Chapter Event

Banking & Financial Systems—Team Event

Business Calculations—Individual Event

Business Communication—Individual Event

Business Ethics—Team Event

Business Financial Plan— Individual or Team Event

Business Law—Individual Event

Business Math—Individual Event—Grades 9 & 10

Business Plan—Individual or Team Event

Business Presentation— Individual or Team Event

Business Procedures—Individual Event

Client Service—Individual Event

Community Service Project—Chapter Event

Computer Applications—Individual Event

Computer Game & Simulation Programming—Individual or Team Event

Computer Problem Solving—Individual Event

Cyber Security—Individual Event

Database Design & Applications—Individual Event

Desktop Application Programming—Individual Event

Desktop Publishing—Team Event

Digital Design & Promotion—Individual or Team Event

Digital Video Production—Individual or Team Event

D. J. Howard/Walker/Shell/Campbell/VBEA Scholarship/S.L.T. Award of Excellence—

Individual Event

Economics—Individual Event

Electronic Career Portfolio—Individual Event

Emerging Business Issues—Team Event

Entrepreneurship—Team Event

FBLA Principles and Procedures—Individual Event—Grades 9 & 10

Future Business Leader—Individual Event

Global Business—Team Event

Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit (Hollis and Kitty Guy Award)—Chapter Event

Health Care Administration—Individual Event

Help Desk—Individual Event

Honor Chapter Award—Chapter Event

Impromptu Speaking—Individual Event

Introduction to Business—Individual Event—Grades 9 & 10

Introduction to Business Communication—Individual Event—Grades 9 & 10

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R = Regional S = State N = National R S N

Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure—Individual Event—Grades 9 & 10

Introduction to Technology Concepts—Individual Event—Grades 9 & 10

Job Interview—Individual Event

L. Marguerite Crumley, Frank Manning Peele, Foundation’s Sarah Lowe Thompson

Scholarships—Individual Event

Largest Local Chapter Membership—Chapter Event

Local Chapter Annual Business Report/Hamden L. Forkner Award—Chapter Event

Local Recruitment of Chapters—Chapter Event

Management Decision Making—Team Event

Management Information Systems—Team Event

Marketing—Team Event

Network Design—Team Event

Networking Concepts—Individual Event

Parliamentary Procedure/D.L. Travis Award—Team Event

Partnership with Business Project—Chapter Event

Personal Finance—Individual Event

Public Speaking I—Individual Event Grades 9 & 10

Public Speaking II—Individual Event Grades 11 & 12

Spreadsheet Applications—Individual Event

State Service Project—Project ASK—Chapter Event

Technology Concepts—Individual Event

Web Site Design—Individual or Team Event

Who’s Who in FBLA—Individual Event

Word Processing I—Individual Event—Grades 9 & 10

Word Processing II—Individual Event

Note

Virginia FBLA’s Competitive Events Program does not include national events taught in the Marketing Education curriculum,

i.e., E-Business, Hospitality Management, and Sports Management. Marketing is taught in the Principles of Business and

Marketing curriculum; therefore, the competitive event, Marketing, is part of the Virginia FBLA Competitive Events Program.

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Point System for High School FBLA Honor Chapters

Points

Received Activity

1. Each local chapter activity reported—maximum of 20 points;

must be a balanced program (only 2 reports in each area)

2. Dues in on time, November 1 (5)

3. Advisers Form in on time, October 1 (2)

4. Officers Form in on time, October 1 (2)

5. Chartering and/or reactivating a chapter (5)

6. Promoting each new or inactive chapter (3)

7. Officer candidate:

Regional (1)

State (2)

National (3)

8. State officer (including Regional President) (5)

9. Regional officer (other than President) (4)

10. National officer (5)

11. Chapter represented at:

National Leadership Conference (3)

Regional Fall Workshop (3)

National Fall Leadership Conference (3)

Regional Spring Conference (3)

State Leadership Conference (3)

12. Planned Public Relations Program, November 15 (5)

13. Article printed in TBL or posted on fbla-pbl.org (2)

14. Program of Work in on time, November 1(2)

15. Evaluation Report in on time, May 15 (2)

16. State Leadership Conference registration in on time (1)

17. Virginia FBLA-PBL Foundation, Inc.:

Contribution up to $100 (2)

Bronze Membership and above (minimum of $100) (10)

Life Membership (10 points annually)

Seeking Silver (10 bonus points)

18. ACCOUNTING I

Regional: First (5), Second (4), Third (3), Participant (2)

State: First (5), Second (4), Third (3), Fourth (2), Fifth (1)

National Recognition (5)

19. ACCOUNTING II




20. AMERICAN ENTERPRISE PROJECT




21. BANKING & FINANCIAL SYSTEMS




22. BUSINESS CALCULATIONS




23. BUSINESS COMMUNICATION




24. BUSINESS ETHICS




25. BUSINESS FINANCIAL PLAN




26. BUSINESS LAW




Points

Received Activity 27. BUSINESS MATH




28. BUSINESS PLAN




29. BUSINESS PRESENTATION




30. BUSINESS PROCEDURES




31. CLIENT SERVICE




32. COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT

State: First (10), Second (9), Third (8), Fourth (7), Fifth (6),

Participant (5)


33. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS




34. COMPUTER GAME & SIMULATION PROGRAMMING




35. COMPUTER PROBLEM SOLVING




36. CYBER SECURITY




37. DATABASE DESIGN & APPLICATIONS




38. DESKTOP APPLICATION PROGRAMMING




39. DESKTOP PUBLISHING




40. DIGITAL DESIGN & PROMOTION




41. DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION Regional: First (6), Second (5), Third (4), Participant (3)



42. DOWELL J. HOWARD, ARTHUR L. WALKER, WALTER L.

SHELL, MELVIN E. CAMPBELL, AND VBEA

SCHOLARSHIPS State Winner (5), Alternate (3), Participant (2)

43. ECONOMICS




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Points

Received Activity

44. ELECTRONIC CAREER PORTFOLIO




45. EMERGING BUSINESS ISSUES




46. ENTREPRENEURSHIP




47. FBLA PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES




48 . FUTURE BUSINESS LEADER




49. GLOBAL BUSINESS




50. HEATH CARE ADMINISTRATION




51. HELP DESK




52. IMPROMPTU SPEAKING




53. INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS




54. INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS COMMUNICATION




55. INTRODUCTION TO PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE




56. INTRODUCTION TO TECHNOLOGY CONCEPTS




57. JOB INTERVIEW




58. L. MARGUERITE CRUMLEY, FRANK MANNING

PEELE, FOUNDATION’S SARAH LOWE THOMPSON

SCHOLARSHIPS

Regional: Finalist (4), Alternate (3), Participant (2)

State Winner (5), Alternate (3)

59. LARGEST LOCAL CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP Regional: First (5), Second (4), Third (3)


60. LOCAL CHAPTER ANNUAL BUSINESS REPORT

State: First (15), Second (14), Honorable Mention (12),

Participant (10)


61. LOCAL RECRUITMENT OF CHAPTERS

State Winner (5)


Points

Received Activity

62. MANAGEMENT DECISION MAKING




63. MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS




64. MARKETING




65. NETWORK DESIGN




66. NETWORKING CONCEPTS




67. PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE




68. PARTNERSHIP WITH BUSINESS PROJECT

State: First (10), Second (9), Third (8), Fourth (7),

Fifth (6), Participant (5)


69. PERSONAL FINANCE




70. PUBLIC SPEAKING I




71. PUBLIC SPEAKING II




72. SPREADSHEET APPLICATIONS




73. STATE SERVICE PROJECT—PROJECT ASK

Financial Phase

Local Chapter Contribution (10)

Largest Regional Contribution (4 additional points)

Largest State Contribution (3 additional points)

Public Information Phase


Participant (5)

74. TECHNOLOGY CONCEPTS




75. WEB SITE DEVELOPMENT




76. WHO’S WHO IN FBLA

State Winner (5), Participant (2)


77. WORD PROCESSING I




78. WORD PROCESSING II




The point system can also be found in Appendix E.

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Accounting I The accurate keeping of financial records is an ongoing activity in all types of businesses. This event provides recognition for

FBLA members who have an understanding of and skill in basic accounting principles and procedures.

Content The written objective test will focus on basic practices of accounting for the sole proprietorship, the partnership, and the

corporation and may include questions on terminology, journalizing, income statement, balance sheet, account classification,

worksheet, bank reconciliation, payroll, posting, and other items related to the basic accounting cycle.

Eligibility Each local chapter may enter one member in the regional event. A participant who placed first or second in this event at a

previous State Leadership Conference or represented Virginia at a previous National Leadership Conference is not eligible. First-

and second-place regional winners are eligible for state competition. First- and second-place state winners are eligible for national

competition.

The participant must not have had more than one year of high school accounting instruction or its equivalent.

Procedure A written objective test based on the previously listed Content will be administered. The test will be 50 minutes at regional level,

60 minutes at state level.

Participants must furnish their own no. 2 pencils and erasers; they may use their own cordless calculators that are noiseless.

Calculators may be used in all written events as appropriate; however, no graphing calculators, PDAs (i.e., Palm Pilots), phones,

or other memory-storage devices are allowed in any event.

Judging Tests will be hand- or machine-graded. Ties will be broken based on the order in which the tests are returned. All judges’

decisions are final.

Awards The number of awards presented will be determined by the judges and/or number of entries. The maximum number of awards will

be three (3) at the regional level; five (5) at the state level.

Points for Participation Regional: First 5 State: First 5

Second 4 Second 4

Third 3 Third 3

Participant 2 Fourth 2

Fifth 1

National Recognition 5

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Accounting II The accurate keeping of financial records is a vital ongoing activity in all types of businesses. This event provides recognition for

FBLA members who have demonstrated an understanding of and skill in accounting principles and procedures as applied to sole

proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations.

Content The written objective test will focus on the principles and practices of accounting for the sole proprietorship, the partnership, and

the corporation. The test may include questions on accounts receivable and accounts payable, financial statements, worksheet,

account classification, bank reconciliation, income tax, payroll, inventory, purchases, sales, plant assets, depreciation,

departmentalized accounting, partnerships, and corporate accounting.




competition. The participant should have had more than one year of high school accounting instruction or its equivalent.

Procedure A two-part test based on the previously listed Content will be administered. Part one will be a written objective test; part two will

require completion of at least one application problem. The test will be 50 minutes at regional level, 60 minutes at state level.









Second 4 Second 4

Third 3 Third 3


Fifth 1


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American Enterprise Project

Edward D. Miller Award This event recognizes FBLA chapters that develop information/education programs within schools and/or communities,

increasing understanding of and support for the American enterprise system.

Content The project must promote an awareness of a facet of the American enterprise system within the school and/or community and be

designed for chapter participation rather than individual participation. The event is not designed to raise money for the chapter;

rather, the intent is to help members learn more about the economic system under which they live and then to share their expertise

in some way with others inside and/or outside the school.

Eligibility Each local chapter may submit one report. The first-place regional winners will compete at the state level. The first- and second-

place state winners will represent Virginia at the National Leadership Conference.

Regulations 1. The main emphasis of the project is to increase knowledge and awareness of the American enterprise system. It cannot be

fundraising.

2. Reports will not be returned to chapters.

3. The report must adhere to the following guidelines:

Report Contents

The report must include a table of contents. A title page, divider pages, and appendices are optional.

The report must not exceed 30 pages, including the title page, table of contents, divider pages, and appendices. Front and

back covers are not counted in the page limit.

Pages must be standard 8 ½" by 11" paper.

Pages must not be laminated or in sheet protectors.

The report may be single- or double-spaced.

The report format must follow the same sequence shown on the rating sheet.

Each side of the paper providing information is counted as a page.

Valuable items should not be included with the report. Copies, rather than important original documents, should be sent.

Quality reproductions, including photocopies and/or halftones, are acceptable. No items are acceptable that have been

pasted on/attached to pages within the report.

Scrapbooks and loose or bulky exhibits are not acceptable.

Report Covers

Both front and back covers are required.

Front cover must contain the name of the chapter, the chapter’s city and state, the name of the event, and the year of

competition.

Covers may include information but are not counted in the page limit.

Report covers must have a weight such as cover stock, index stock, or card stock. Covers may not be laminated.

All reports must be bound (e.g., tape or spiral binding).

Two- or three-ring covers, hardback notebooks, or plastic covers are not acceptable.

Covers must not exceed 9" by 12".

4. The report must be prepared by student members, not advisers. Advisers should serve as consultants to ensure that the report

is well organized, contains substantiated statements, and is written in an acceptable business style.

5. The report must describe activities of the local chapter that were conducted between the previous year’s State Leadership

Conference and the current year’s regional conference.

6. One copy of the report must be sent to the Regional Director prior to the Regional Spring Conference by an exact date to be

established annually.

7. Entries not adhering to these regulations will be disqualified.

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Procedure The report format must follow the same sequence shown on the rating sheet. If information is not available for a particular

criterion, a statement to that effect must 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.

Judging Region

Reports will be judged at the regional level. Reports will be reviewed by a screening committee to determine if chapters have

complied with event eligibility and regulations. A panel of judges will select the winners. All decisions of the judges are final.

State

Reports will be judged at the state level. Regional winners will present a three (3) minute oral abstract of the project. Visual aids

and audiovisual equipment may not be used. A timekeeper will stand at two (2) minutes. Points will be deducted for any time

under two and a half (2:30) and over three and a half (3:30) minutes.




Second 7 Second 9

Third 6 Third 8


Fifth 6


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American Enterprise Project Report Rating Sheet

Evaluation Item Not

Demonstrated

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Exceeds

Expectations

Points Earned

Content

Purpose of project

Project designed specifically to promote local

understanding of and support for the American enterprise

system

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Research into school and/or community needs 0 1–2 3–4 5

Planning and development of project 0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Implementation of project 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Evaluation and results

Benefits to and impact on the school and/or community

0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Format

Clear and concise presentation with logical

arrangements of information following the rating sheet

categories

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Creativity of the written report and design 0 1–2 3–4 5

Correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and acceptable

business style

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Subtotal /100 max.

Penalty Points Deduct five (5) points each for not adhering to Report Guidelines (maximum of twenty [20] points):

cover incorrect missing table of contents & page numbers binding incorrect over thirty (30) pages, pasted items

no page numbers in report report format does not follow rating sheet

Total Points /100 max.

School

Judge’s Signature Date

Judge’s Comments:

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American Enterprise Project Performance Rating Sheet

Evaluation Item Not

Demonstrated

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Exceeds

Expectations

Points Earned

Explanation

Describes project development and strategies used to

implement project 0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Describes research into school or community needs 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Appropriate level of member involvement in project 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Degree of impact on the community and its citizens 0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Evidence of publicity received 0 1–2 3–4 5

Student evaluation of project effectiveness 0 1–2 3–4 5

Delivery

Thoughts and statements well-organized and clearly

stated 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Demonstrates self-confidence, poise, assertiveness,

and good voice projection 0 1–2 3–4 5

Active participation by all team members in the

presentation 0 1–2 3–4 5

Demonstrates ability to effectively answer questions 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Subtotal /100 max.

Time Penalty Deduct five (5) points for presentation under 2:30 and over 3:30 minutes. Time:

Dress Code Penalty Deduct five (5) points when dress code is not followed.


Report Score /100 max.

Final Score (add total points and report score) /200 max.

School


Judge’s Comments:

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Banking & Financial Systems Understanding how financial institutions operate is important to successful business ownership and management, as well as to

personal financial success. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who have an understanding of and skills in the

general operations of the various components of the financial services sector.

Content This event is composed of two (2) parts: an objective test and a decision-making problem with the decision presented and

defended before a panel of judges (at SLC only).

Objective Test (Regional and State Levels)

The objective test may include questions on business and its environment, forms of business ownership and the law, ethics and

social responsibility, information and communication systems, planning and strategic management, financial management, human

resource management, and careers. First- and second-place regional winners will take the objective test online prior to the State

Leadership Conference. Finalists for the performance portion of the event will be announced at the conclusion of the opening

session of the State Leadership Conference.

Case Study (State Level Only)

A case study will be given consisting of a problem or scenario encountered in the banking or financial business community.

Eligibility Each local chapter may enter one team composed of two (2) or three (3) members. One team member may have entered this event

at a previous National Conference. Team members must be on record in the FBLA-PBL National Office as having paid dues by

March 1 of the current school year. First- and second-place regional winners are eligible for state competition. First- and second-

place state winners are eligible for national competition.

Procedure Region

Objective Test. A 50-minute written objective test based on the previously listed Content will be administered. Team

members will take the objective test collaboratively—each team will submit one answer sheet.

Participants must furnish their own cordless calculators that are noiseless. Calculators may be used in all written events as

appropriate; however, no graphing calculators, PDAs (i.e., Palm Pilots), phones, or other memory-storage devices are


State

Objective Test. A 60-minute written objective test will be administered online prior to the State Leadership Conference on

the previously listed Content. The team members will take the test collaboratively—each team will submit one answer sheet.

Five teams with the highest scores on this written test will be scheduled for a performance portion (case study). Finalist will

be announced at the conclusion of the opening session of the State Leadership Conference.

Oral Presentation. Members of the five (5) participating finalist teams will meet for instructions and time assignments thirty

(30) minutes before the first performance is scheduled to begin. Twenty (20) minutes before performance, each team will

receive the problem. Two 4" by 6" note cards will be provided for each participant and may be used during the preparation

and performance of the oral segment of the event. Information may be written on both sides of the note cards. No reference

materials, visual aids, or computer equipment may be brought to or used during the preparation or performance.

The team has up to seven (7) minutes to present the solution to the judges. All team members must be involved. The team

members will be allowed to use their note cards during the interaction. This is a role-play event.

A timekeeper will stand at six (6) and seven (7) minutes. Deductions will be made for presentations under six and a half

(6:30) minutes and over seven and a half (7:30) minutes.

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Second 6 Second 6

Third 5 Third 5


Fifth 3


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Banking & Financial Systems Performance Rating Sheet

Evaluation Item Not

Demonstrated

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Exceeds

Expectations

Points Earned

Content

Problem understood and well-defined 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Alternatives recognized with pros and cons stated

and evaluated

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Logical solution selected with positive and negative

aspects of its implementation given

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of

banking and financial systems concepts

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Delivery

Thoughts and statements are well-organized and

clearly stated; appropriate business language is

used.

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Team members demonstrate self-confidence, poise,

and good voice projection.

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Team members participate actively during the

presentation.

0 1–2 3–4 5

Team demonstrates ability to effectively answer

questions.

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Subtotal /100 max.

Time Penalty Deduct five (5) points for presentations under 6:30 over 7:30 minutes. Time:


Final Score /100 max.

Objective Test Score (To be used in the event of a tie)

Name(s)

School


Judge’s Comments:

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Business Calculations Acquiring a high level of mathematics skill to solve Business and Information Technology problems is a challenge for all

prospective Business and Information Technology employees. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who have an

understanding of mathematical functions in Business and Information Technology applications.

Content The written objective test will consist of items related to business math, interest rates, payroll, taxes, bank records, mark-ups,

discounts, consumer credit, and insurance.




competition.











Second 4 Second 4

Third 3 Third 3


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Business Communication Learning to communicate in a manner that is clearly understood by the receiver of the message is a major task of all business

people. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who work toward improving their business communication skills of

writing, speaking, and listening.

Content The written objective test may include grammar, word definition and usage, proofreading, spelling, punctuation, numbers, and

capitalization. Listening techniques and basic verbal and nonverbal communication concepts may be included.




competition.



Participants must furnish their own no. 2 pencils and erasers. Calculators may be used in all written events as appropriate;

however, no graphing calculators, PDAs (i.e., Palm Pilots), phones, or other memory-storage devices are allowed in any event.






Second 4 Second 4

Third 3 Third 3


Fifth 1


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Business Ethics Ethical decision-making is essential in the business world and the workplace. This team event recognizes FBLA members who

demonstrate the ability to present solutions to ethical situations encountered in the business world and the workplace.

Content Participants will be given a case study involving making ethical business decisions in the business world or in the workplace.

Eligibility Participants must be on record in the FBLA-PBL National Center as having paid dues by March 1 of the current school year. Each

team must be composed of two to three (2–3) members. No more than one (1) team member may have competed in this event at a

prior State or National Leadership Conference. First-place regional winners will participate at the state level. The first- and

second-place state winners will represent Virginia at the National Leadership Conference.

Procedure Region

Participants will be given ten (10) minutes to prepare their case to present. One member should introduce the team and describe

the ethical situation. All team members must participate in the presentation. The team will have five (5) minutes to present their

case; a timekeeper will stand at four (4) minutes. A five (5) point deduction will be made for presentations over five (5) minutes.

State

First-place regional winners will participate at the State Leadership Conference. The order of performance will be drawn at

random by an impartial person in the event office.

Team members will be given fifteen (15) minutes to prepare their case to present. One member should introduce the team and

describe the ethical situation. This is an interactive event with the judges.

A timekeeper will stand at six (6) and seven (7) minutes. Deductions will be made for presentations under six and a half (6:30)

minutes and over seven and a half (7:30) minutes. A maximum of three (3) additional minutes will be allowed for questions from

the judges.

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

Awards The number of awards presented will be determined by the judges and/or number of entries. The maximum number of five (5)

awards will be presented at the State Leadership Conference.


Second 6 Second 6

Third 5 Third 5


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Business Ethics Performance Rating Sheet

Evaluation Item Not

Demonstrated

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Exceeds

Expectations

Points Earned

Content

Situation is understood and effectively defined. 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Ethical dimensions of the problem are clearly

defined. 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Team’s position is clearly stated. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Questions are answered completely and effectively. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Effective ethical solution is offered. 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Delivery

Thoughts and statements are well organized and

clearly stated; appropriate business language used. 0 1–5 6–10 11–15


and good voice projection. 0 1–2 3–4 5

All team members actively participated in the

presentation. 0 1–2 3–4 5

Questions are answered effectively. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Subtotal /100 max.

Time Penalty Deduct five (5) points for presentations under six and a half (6:30) minutes and over seven and

a half (7:30) minutes. Time:




Name(s)

School


Judge’s Comments:

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Business Financial Plan Business financial planning is paramount to the success of any business enterprise. This event is designed to recognize FBLA

members who possess the knowledge and skills needed to establish and develop a complete financial plan for a business venture.

The financial plan requesting a loan from a financial institution must be economically and financially sound with a realistic time

frame. In addition to learning and applying financial business decision-making skills, team participants develop business contacts,

implement written and oral skills, and develop familiarity with procedures of financial institutions.

Content 2013 Topic The topic to be researched and presented during the 2013 conferences will be:

You are planning to open a full service pet spa called Pampered Pooches in an upscale urban area. You will provide grooming,

doggie daycare, obedience training, upscale bakery treats, and party planning services as well as overnight kennel facilities.

There are two large national chain pet supply stores in the area that provide grooming services and obedience classes. There also

are several independent veterinarian facilities in the area that provide kennel facilities. No location in the immediate area

provides all of the upscale services within one location. You are planning to open your facility in a 10,000 square foot stand-

alone facility. You will need to purchase the entire inventory and will need to meet the individual needs of customers requesting

grooming, doggie daycare, kennel, and other services.

Eligibility Each local chapter may enter one report created by an individual or team of two (2) or three (3) members from active local

chapters. Participants must be on record in the FBLA-PBL National Center as having paid dues by March 1 of the current school

year.

The project must not have been submitted for a previous National Leadership Conference. No more than one (1) team member

may have competed in this event at a prior NLC.

The first-place regional winner will advance to state competition. The first- and second-place state winners will represent Virginia

at the National Leadership Conference.

Regulations 1. The report must adhere to the following guidelines:

Report Contents

A one-page description of the plan should be the first page of the report.

There should be a table of contents with page numbers.

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 on 8½" by 11" paper. Each side of the paper providing information is counted as a

page.

Pages must not be laminated or bound in sheet protectors.

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.)

Copies should be sent rather than important documents. No items may be attached to any page in the report.

Report Covers

Report covers must be cover stock, index stock, or card stock and include both a front and back cover.

Report covers are not counted against the page limit and may contain other information unless they are cut out.

Covers may not be in plastic binders, be laminated, or have a plastic sheet overlaying the printed cover. No items, such

as labels or decals, may be attached to the front cover. Two- or three-ring binders are not acceptable report covers.

Cutout cover stock covers are allowed, but the page containing the cover information is included in the page count.

Front cover contains the following information: name of student(s), name of school, state, name of the event, and year

(201x–1x).

All reports must be bound (e.g., tape binding, spiral binding).

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2. The report must be prepared by student member(s), not advisers. Advisers should serve as consultants to ensure that the

report is well organized, contains substantiated statements, and is written in an acceptable business style.

3. The project must describe a proposed business venture. If the student(s) have already launched the business idea, it must not

have been in operation for more than twelve (12) months prior to the National Leadership Conference. A report must not be

submitted that evaluates an ongoing business venture.

4. One (1) copy of the report must be sent to the Regional Director prior to the Regional Spring Conference by an exact date to

be established annually.


6. Reports will not be returned to the chapter.

Judging Region

Reports will be judged at the regional level. Reports will be reviewed by a screening committee to determine whether chapters

have complied with event eligibility and regulations. A panel of judges will select the winners. All decisions of the judges are

final.

State

Reports

Reports will be judged at the state level. Reports will be reviewed by a screening committee to determine whether chapters have

complied with event eligibility and regulations.

Performance Guidelines

Regional winners will present at the SLC. The performance score will count for fifty (50) percent of the final score; the

report will count for fifty (50) percent of the final score.

Five (5) minutes will be allowed to set up and remove equipment or presentation items. The chapter must provide all

equipment for the presentation.

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

The individual or team members must perform all aspects of the presentation (e.g., speaking, setup, operating

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

All individual or team members are expected to actively participate in the performance.

Individuals or teams will have four (4) minutes to describe the project and the results obtained.

A timekeeper will stand at three (3) minutes and again at four (4) minutes. When the presentation is finished, the

timekeeper will record the time used, noting a deduction of five (5) points for any time under three and a half (3:30)

minutes and over four and a half (4:30) minutes.

Following each presentation, judges will conduct a three (3) minute question/answer period. A panel of judges will select

the winners. All decisions of the judges are final.




Second 7 Second 9

Third 6 Third 8


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Business Financial Plan Report Rating Sheet

Evaluation Item Not

Demonstrated

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Exceeds

Expectations

Points Earned

Report Content

Description of business, assumptions, and strategies to

obtain loan (one page) 0 1–10 11–20 21–30

Company Description

Legal form of business

Company governance

Company location(s)

Long- and short-term goals

0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Operations and Management

Business facilities described

Management personnel identified

Workforce described (current and projected)

0 1–8 9–18 19–25

Target Market

Target market defined (size, growth potential, needs)

Risks and potential adverse results identified, analyzed,

and planned for

0 1–10 11–20 21–30

Financial Institution

Name and type of financial institution to which loan

application is being made

0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Loan Request

Purpose of loan and amount requested

Itemized planned expenditures

Projections for future stability of company

0 1–10 11–20 21–30

Supporting Documents

Works cited page 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Format


arrangement of information following the rating sheet

categories

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Creativity of written presentation and design 0 1–3 4–7 8–10


business style 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Subtotal /200 max.


cover incorrect missing table of contents & page numbers binding incorrect over fifteen (15) pages, pasted items



Name(s)

School


Judge’s Comments:

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Business Financial Plan Performance Rating Sheet

Evaluation Item Not Does Not Meet Meets Exceeds Points

Demonstrated Expectations Expectations Expectations Earned

Content

Description of the company and workforce

(current & projected) 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Description of the financial plan and

strategies to obtain loan 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Underlying assumptions explained and

supported 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Risks and potential adverse results

identified, analyzed, and planned for

your target market

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Purpose of loan and amount requested and

projections for future stability of company 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Delivery

Thoughts and statements are well-organized

and clearly stated; appropriate business

language used

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Demonstrates self-confidence, poise, and

good voice projection 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Demonstrates the ability to effectively

answer questions 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Subtotal /100 max.

Time Penalty Deduct five (5) points for presentations under three and a half (3:30) minutes and over four and a half (4:30)

minutes. Time:

Dress Code Penalty Deduct five (5) points when dress code is not followed. Penalty Deduct five (5) points for failure to follow guidelines.




Name(s)

School


Judge’s Comments:

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Business Law This event provides recognition for FBLA members who are familiar with specific legal areas that most commonly affect

personal and business relationships.

Content The written objective test may consist of both objective questions and case problems. Questions may address commonly

recognized areas of business law, including contracts, sales, bailment, agency, business organization, bankruptcy, insurance, trade

regulations, product liability, wills, consumer protection, negotiable instruments, and torts.




competition.










Second 4 Second 4

Third 3 Third 3


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Business Math Acquiring the ability to solve common business mathematical problems is a basic skill needed by all prospective Business and

Information Technology employees. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who have an understanding of basic

math functions needed in Business and Information Technology.

Content The written objective test may consist of items related to Business and Information Technology such as questions on basic math

concepts, decimals, fractions, percentages, discounts, and consumer credit.




competition.

Only members enrolled in grades 9 and 10 are eligible for competition.

Procedure A written objective test based on the previously listed Content will be administered. The test will be fifty (50) minutes at regional

level, sixty (60) minutes at state level.









Second 4 Second 4

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Business Plan A business plan is an effective tool for evaluating, organizing, and selling a new business concept. A well-developed business

plan can be a key component of a successful business start-up. This event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate an

understanding and mastery of the process required to develop and implement a new business venture.

Content 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. Convinces the reader to read

the rest of the report.

Company Description. Includes the basic details of the business. Provides an overview of the business, its location, and its legal

structure and organization.

Industry Analysis. Provides an analysis of the larger industry to which the business will belong. Analyzes key trends and players

in the industry. Demonstrates an understanding and awareness of external business conditions.

Target Market. Provides a brief overview of the nature and accessibility of the target market.

Competitive Analysis. Includes an honest and complete analysis of the business’s competition. Demonstrates an understanding of

the business’s relative strengths and weaknesses.

Marketing Plan and Sales Strategy. Demonstrates how the business’s 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 the way the business will operate on a day-to-day basis. Includes production processes,

physical facility reviews, utilization of technology, and processes followed to ensure delivery of products or services.

Management and Organization. Describes the key participants in the new business venture. Identifies the human resources the

business can draw upon either as part of the management team, employee pool, consultants, directors, or advisers and the role

each will play in the business’s development. Discusses compensation and incentives and details decision-making processes.

Long-Term Development. Gives a clear vision for where the business will be in three, five, or more years. Demonstrates an

honest and complete evaluation of the business’s potential for success and failure. Identifies priorities for directing future business

activities.

Financials. Indicates the accounting methodology to be used by the business. Discusses any assumptions made in

projecting future financial results. Presents projections honestly and conservatively.

In addition, many business plans include copies of key supporting documents in an appendix. Examples of these types of

documents might include letters of intent or advance contracts, product technical descriptions, illustrations, and endorsements.

Eligibility Each local chapter may submit one report. The first place regional winner will compete at the state level. The first- and second-

place state winners will represent Virginia at the National Leadership Conference.

The project may be authored either by an individual member or by a team not to exceed three (3) members. The project must not

have been submitted for a previous State Leadership Conference.

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Report Contents

The report must be bound and include a table of contents. A title page, divider pages, and appendices are optional.



Pages must be standard 8½" by 11" paper.









Report Covers


Front cover must contain the name of the chapter, the chapter’s city and state, the name of the event, and the year in

which the report is entered.






2. The report must be prepared by student member(s), not advisers. Advisers should serve as consultants to ensure that the

report is well organized, contains substantiated statements, and is written in an acceptable business style.

3. The project must describe a proposed business venture. If the student(s) have already launched the business idea, it must not

have been in operation for more than twelve (12) months prior to the National Leadership Conference. A report must not be

submitted that evaluates an ongoing business venture.

4. One copy of the report must be sent to the Regional Director prior to the Regional Spring Conference by an exact date to be

established annually.







Judging Region

Reports will be judged at the regional level. Reports will be reviewed by a screening committee to determine if chapters have

complied with event eligibility and regulations. A panel of judges will select the winners. All decisions of the judges are final.

State

Reports

Reports will be judged at the state level. Reports will be reviewed by a screening committee to determine whether chapters have

complied with event eligibility and regulations.

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Performance Guidelines

Regional winners will present at the SLC. The performance score will count for fifty (50) percent of the final score; the

report will count for fifty (50) percent of the final score.

Five (5) minutes will be allowed to set up and remove equipment or presentation items. The chapter must provide all

equipment for the presentation.

A timekeeper will stand at six (6) and seven (7) minutes. Deductions will be made for presentations under six and a half





Awards The number of awards presented will be determined by the judges and/or number of entries. The maximum number will be five

(5) at the state level.


Second 7 Second 9

Third 6 Third 8


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Business Plan Report Rating Sheet

Evaluation Item Not

Demonstrated

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Exceeds

Expectations

Points Earned

Content

Executive Summary

Convinces reader that business concept is sound and

has a reasonable chance of success

Is concise and effectively written.

0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Company Description

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

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Industry Analysis

Description of industry (size, growth rates, nature of

competition, history)

Trends and strategic opportunities within industry

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Target Market

Target market defined (size, growth potential, needs)

Effective analysis of market’s potential, current

patterns, and sensitivities

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Competition

Key competitors identified

Effective analysis of competitors’ strengths and

weaknesses

Potential future competitors

Barriers to entry for new competitors identified

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

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

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Operations

Business facilities described

Production plan defined and analyzed

Workforce plan defined and analyzed

Impact of technology described

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

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Business Plan Report Rating Sheet (Cont.)

Evaluation Item Not

Demonstrated

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Exceeds

Expectations

Points Earned

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

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Long-term Development

Long-term goals identified and documented

Risks and potential adverse results identified and

analyzed

Strategy in place to take business toward long-term

goals

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Financials

Type of accounting system to be used is identified

Financial projections, including monthly cash flow

projection, identified and reasonable

Financial assumptions clearly identified

0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Supporting Documents

May include works cited page, certifications, licenses,

tax requirements, codes, technical descriptions,

advance contracts, endorsements, etc.

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Report Format


arrangements of information following the rating

sheet categories

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Creativity of written presentation, design, and

graphics 0 1–2 3–4 5

Correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and

acceptable business style 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Subtotal /200 max.





Name(s)

School


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Business Plan Performance Rating Sheet

Evaluation Item Not Does Not Meet Meets Exceeds Points

Demonstrated Expectations Expectations Expectations Earned

Content

Description of project development and strategies

used to implement project 0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Underlying assumptions explained and supported 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Risks and potential adverse results identified,

analyzed, and planned for 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

All aspects of the plan effectively presented 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Student evaluation of project effectiveness 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Delivery


clearly stated; appropriate business language used 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Demonstrates self-confidence, poise, and good voice

projection 0 1–2 3–4 5

Demonstrates the ability to effectively answer

questions regarding business start-up logistics 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Subtotal /100 max.

Time Penalty Deduct five (5) points for presentations under six and a half (6:30) minutes and over seven and a half (7:30)

minutes. Time:

Dress Code Penalty Deduct five (5) points when dress code is not followed. Penalty Deduct five (5) points for failure to follow guidelines.




Name(s)

School


Judge’s Comments:

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Business Presentation This event provides recognition for FBLA members who demonstrate the ability to effectively use presentation technologies and

software to prepare and deliver their message.

Content 2013 Topic The topic to be developed in this presentation and used for competition at the 2013 conferences will be:

You are presenting to a group of young professionals preparing to interview for internship positions and/or full-time employment.

Create a presentation explaining proper etiquette for a business luncheon.

Eligibility Each chapter may submit one (1) entry. The first-place regional winner will compete at the state level. The first- and second-place

winners at the State Leadership Conference will represent Virginia at the National Leadership Conference. Entries may be created

by an individual member or by a team, not to exceed three (3) members. Participants must be members of an active local chapter

and be on record in the FBLA-PBL national office as having paid dues by March 1 of the current school year. For team entries, no

more than one (1) member may have competed in this event at a previous State or National Leadership Conference.

Regulations 1. Student members, not advisers, must prepare presentations. State and local advisers should serve as consultants to ensure that

the presentations are well organized, contain substantiated statements, and are developed in an accepted business style.

2. Presentations should be clearly labeled with the name of the student participants and their school name, city, and state.

Procedure Prejudged Project

1. Presentations must address the topic as described in the competencies section. Entries will be judged according to the rating

sheet.

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

3. Presentations may be submitted on a CD.

4. Entries may be submitted in any multimedia program, but must include a player for that program.

5. Entries must be accompanied by a readme file (300 words or less) noting software used and source of information and details

on the presentation development.

Judging Region

Presentations will be reviewed by a screening committee to determine whether chapters have complied with event eligibility and

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

State

Regional winners must use a presentation software program as an aid in delivering the business presentation.

The individual or team must provide all equipment for the presentation.

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



The individual or team has four (4) minutes to deliver the presentation. All team members must actively participate in the

presentation.

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

with the judges or audience.


timekeeper will record the time used, noting a deduction of five (5) points for any presentation under 3:30 and over 4:30.

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

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Business Presentation Rating Sheet

Evaluation Item Not

Demonstrated

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Exceeds

Expectations

Points Earned

Content

Presentation clearly related to topic 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Purpose clearly stated 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Effectively uses a variety of features of program such

as text, graphics, and transitions 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Professional quality of design; Design elements

appropriate for a business presentation; e.g., color

choice, font style and size, and so forth

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Amount of information appropriate and timing of

presentation coordinated with delivery 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Suitability and accuracy of statements in presentation 0 1–2 3–4 5

Organization

Topic adequately developed 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Logical sequence of ideas 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Accomplished purpose 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Delivery


stated; appropriate business language used 0 1–2 3–4 5




questions 0 1–2 3–4 5

Subtotal /100 max.

Time Penalty Deduct five (5) points for presentation over four (4) minutes. (State Only) Time: _________

Dress Code Penalty Deduct five (5) points when dress code is not followed. (State Only)

Penalty Deduct five (5) points for failure to follow guidelines.


Name(s)

School


Judge’s Comments:

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Business Procedures Competency in performing daily tasks is a necessity in business. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who possess

knowledge of basic skills and procedures and the ability to make intelligent business decisions.

Content The written objective test may include questions on human relations, business terminology, records management, reprographics,

information processing terminology, telecommunications, and Business and Information Technology equipment. Proofreading

and decision making may also be included.




competition.

Procedure A written objective test based on the previously listed Content will be administered. The regional test will be 50 minutes; the state

test will be 60 minutes.








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Client Service This event provides members with an opportunity to develop and demonstrate skills in interacting with internal and external

clients to provide an outstanding client service experience. The client service consultant engages clients in conversations

regarding products, handles inquiries, solves problems, and uncovers opportunities for additional assistance. Participants develop

speaking ability and poise through presentation as well as critical-thinking skills.

Content This event consists of an individual interactive simulation related to client service.

Eligibility Participant must be a member of an active local chapter and on record in the FBLA-PBL National Center as having paid dues by

March 1 of the current school year. A participant who placed first or second in this event at a previous State Leadership

Conference is not eligible. The first-place regional winners will participate at the State Leadership Conference. The first- and

second-place state winners will represent Virginia at the National Leadership Conference.

Procedure Region and State

Individuals should report twenty (20) minutes before their performance to receive instructions. Ten (10) minutes before the

performance, each participant will receive the scenario.

Two (2) 4" x 6" 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 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. Five (5) penalty points will be deducted for

presentations under 4:30 and over 5:30.





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Client Service Performance Rating Sheet

Evaluation Item Not

Demonstrated

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Exceeds

Expectations

Points Earned

Content

Scenario understood and well-defined 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Participant’s position clearly stated 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Effective solution offered 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Delivery


stated 0 1–5 6–10 11–15


projection 0 1–3 4–7 8–10


questions 1–5 6–10 11–15

Participant actively interacts with judges 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Subtotal /100 max.

Time Penalty Deduct five (5) points for presentation under 4:30 and over 5:30 minutes. Time: _________



Name(s)

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Judge’s Comments:

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Community Service Project This event recognizes FBLA chapters that successfully implement community service projects to serve the citizens of the

community.

Content Reports must describe a chapter project that serves the community. The project must be in the interest of the community and be

designed for chapter participation rather than individual participation. The report should focus on the details of one project rather

than cataloging all service activities conducted by the chapter.

Eligibility Each local chapter may submit one report. This is a state and national event only. The first- and second-place state winners will

represent Virginia at the National Leadership Conference.


Report Contents













Report Covers



which the event is entered.






2. The report must be prepared by student members, not advisers. Advisers should serve as consultants to ensure that the report

is well organized, contains substantiated statements, and is written in an acceptable business style.

3. The report must describe activities of the local chapter that were conducted between the previous year’s State Leadership

Conference and the current year’s State Leadership Conference.

4. One copy of the report must be sent to the FBLA State Office two to three weeks prior to the State Leadership Conference,

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Reports will be prejudged according to the following rating sheet. Up to three (3) members from each local chapter will give a 3-

minute oral abstract of the project. Visual aids and audiovisual equipment may not be used. A timekeeper will stand at 2 minutes.

Points will be deducted for any time over 3 minutes.


Judging Reports will be judged at the state level. Chapters receiving the top ten (10) scores will present a three (3) minute oral abstract of

the project. Visual aids and audiovisual equipment may not be used.

A timekeeper will stand at two (2) minutes. Points will be deducted for any time over three (3) minutes.

Awards The number of awards presented will be determined by the judges and/or number of entries. The maximum number will be five

(5) at the state level. The first-place award is sponsored by the Virginia Business Education Association.

Points for Participation State: First 10

Second 9

Third 8

Fourth 7

Fifth 6

Participant 5


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Community Service Project Report Rating Sheet

Evaluation Item Not

Demonstrated

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Exceeds

Expectations

Points Earned

Content

Purpose of project

Statement of project goals

Service to the community and its citizens

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Planning and development of project 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Implementation of project 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Impact and benefits to the community 0 1–8 9–18 19–25

Evidence of publicity 0 1–2 3–4 5

Report Format



sheet categories

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Creativity of written presentation and design 0 1–2 3–4 5


acceptable business style 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Subtotal /100 max.


cover incorrect missing table of contents binding incorrect over thirty (30) pages, pasted items

no page numbers report format does not follow rating sheet


School


Judge’s Comments:

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Community Service Project Performance Rating Sheet

Evaluation Item Not

Demonstrated

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Exceeds

Expectations

Points Earned

Content


used to implement project 0 1–8 9–18 19–25

Appropriate level of chapter member involvement in

the project 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Degree of impact on the community and its citizens 0 1–7 8–15 16–20


Effective student evaluation of project 0 1–2 3–4 5

Delivery


clearly stated; appropriate business language used 0 1–5 6–10 11–15




questions 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Subtotal /100 max.

Time Penalty Deduct five (5) points for presentations under 2:30 and over 3:30 minutes. Time: ___________





School


Judge’s Comments:

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Computer Applications Knowledge of computer applications is a necessity in today’s high-tech Business and Information Technology world. Employees

must be able to apply various computer applications in a Business and Information Technology environment. This event provides

recognition for FBLA members who can most efficiently demonstrate computer application skills. Chapters may also elect to use

voice recognition programs for their skill event competitions. However, the chapter must supply the voice recognition software, a

laptop computer, and all peripherals.

Content Participants should be prepared to complete problems in the following areas:

Word Processing. Participants will be responsible for the production of letters, memorandums, tables, reports, or any other types

of word processing problems. Documents should adhere to the national format guide.

Database. Participants will be responsible for creating a database and applying various functions such as searching and cloning.

Spreadsheets. Participants will be responsible for completing the spreadsheet grid and applying various functions such as move,

combine, and format. In addition, students will be responsible for creating and applying formulas.

Graphics. Participants will be responsible for completing various graphics, including bar, line, pie, exploded pie, or stacked bar.

Presentation. Participants will be responsible for preparing text slides with graphics.

In addition, participants will be tested on their understanding and mastery of basic computer terminology and concepts, document

formatting rules, grammar, punctuation, spelling, proofreading, and related computer application knowledge.




competition.

Procedure Region

At the regional level, only a performance test will be administered. A total of 75 minutes will be allowed for this test with

additional time for general directions and equipment setup. Participants will complete problems in each of the following areas:

word processing, database, spreadsheets, and graphics. Problems are weighted according to difficulty and may be completed in

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

proofreading. Results will be based on accuracy of printed copy. Word-division manuals and dictionaries may be used as

reference materials.

State

The performance portion of this event will be administered at the regional level prior to the State Leadership Conference. A total

of 75 minutes will be allowed with additional time for general directions and equipment setup. Participants will complete

problems in each of the following areas: word processing, database, spreadsheets, and graphics. Problems are weighted according

to difficulty and may be completed in any order. Participants will be responsible for formatting each problem and must recognize

the necessity for accurate proofreading. Results will be based on accuracy of printed copy. Word-division manuals and

dictionaries may be used as reference materials.

A 60-minute written objective test will be administered at the State Leadership Conference based on previously written content

and basic skills knowledge. Participants must furnish their own no. 2 pencils and erasers.

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Judging The state objective test will be machine-scored and will constitute 15 percent of the final score.

Judging of the performance test will be based on accuracy of printed copy, including formatting, appearance, and formulas (if

applicable). Documents will be evaluated by a panel of judges. Judges will use the national format guide to evaluate materials. All

decisions of the judges are final. At the state level, the performance portion of this event will constitute 85 percent of the final

score. Ties will be broken based on the scores associated with the objective test portion of the event.




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Computer Game & Simulation Programming Interactive computer games and simulations have achieved broad acceptance and implementation in a wide variety of business

and educational disciplines. Buried within many of these programs is a message that advances the player’s experience from

simple entertainment to edutainment. This event tests the programmer’s skill in designing a functional interactive

simulation/game that will both entertain and educate/inform the player.

Eligibility Each chapter may enter one (1) participant or a team of two (2) to three (3) who have been recorded as members having paid dues

from an active local chapter by March 1 of the current school year. First-place regional winners will advance to the State

Leadership Conference; first- and second-place state winners will advance to the national competition.

Overview 2013 Topic The program to be developed in this presentation and used for competition at the 2013 conferences will be:

You are to create a FBLA-PBL trivia game. There must be at least 25 questions from a minimum of five topics (five questions per

topic) as part of the game. Your audience is FBLA members.

Topics could include competitive event guidelines, national officers for 2012-2013, national partners, guidelines for running for

national office, basic parliamentary procedure, national conference (NFLC and NLC) dates/locations, etc. One suggested format

is a random topic with a time limit on how long the person has to answer the question. The faster you answer the question, the

more points you earn for the question.

Questions/answers are to be stored in a tab delimited file with the question first, followed by the number of the correct answer,

followed by the answer options.

Program Guidelines Prejudged Program

The participant may choose any programming language or game/animation engine to create a stand-alone executable program

that will display creativity, programming skill, and convey the message of the topic.

The program must have the following characteristics:

Program must contain a minimum of five missions/tasks/levels to be completed before winning or completing the game.

Program must be graphical in nature, not text based.

Program must include an initial title page with the game title, user interface control instructions, and active buttons for

Play and Quit.

Program must include a quit command programmed to the Escape key. This is needed if the player wants to end the

game before completing.

All data and programs should be contained in a master folder named REGION_SCHOOL where your region 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.

Executable object, data, or support files needed to run the executable file, and files showing the programming code (can

be text or flowchart files that can be opened using Microsoft Office 2007), should be submitted with a Statement of

Assurance. Label the media with the school, participant name, region, and event.

Program must run on Windows XP or higher computer.

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.

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.

Game play incorporates both entertainment and edutainment play within topic specifications.

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

Artistry, character, overall layout, color choice, and design are 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.

Judging All judges’ decisions are final.




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Computer Game & Simulation Programming Production Rating Sheet

Evaluation Item Not

Demonstrated

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Exceeds

Expectations

Points Earned

Program Usability and Support

Storage media, uploaded folder, and shortcuts are

formatted properly. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Instructions are clear and executable; launches from

shortcut without modification. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Game Play Evaluation

Quality of Rules—rules are presented well and player

knows what to do. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

User Interface—game controls are easy to use without

much explanation. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Navigation—the player can get to the end of game and

knows how to get there. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Performance—there are no errors, bugs, or glitches. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Play—game is challenging; the game can be completed. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Artistry—color, backgrounds, characters, sounds are

attractive and visible. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Player Interactions—player participates in the story, and

the actions are consistent with the concept. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Plot Complexity—game tells the story, player is guided to

find a resolution to the problem at the beginning of the

game.

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Rewards—player is rewarded properly for taking game

risks. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Game Concept & Design Evaluation

Game fully addresses concept and topic. 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Game play and graphics are appropriate for concept and

age group. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Game incorporates entertainment and education elements. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Title slide is attractive with working direction, quit, and

start buttons. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Game contains all levels required. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Errors did not crash game or prevent continuing game

play. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Code is well written and logically designed. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Code or game engine events are well commented to

explain logic used and reason for a block of code. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Subtotal /200 max.

Penalty Points Deduct five (5) points each for not adhering to Report Guidelines (maximum of fifteen [15] points):

Statement of Assurance not received media labeled incorrectly no readme file


Name(s)

School


Judge’s Comments:

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Computer Problem Solving Having a broad base of knowledge and competencies in core hardware and operating system technologies including installation,

configuration, diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and basic networking is an important element for today’s computer savvy

individual.

Content The objective test may include questions on personal computer components, laptop and portable devices, operating systems,

printers and scanners, network security, safety and environmental issues.




competition.



Participant must furnish his/her own no. 2 pencils and erasers. Calculators may be used in all written events as appropriate;







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Cyber Security With the increased use of the Internet for browsing, researching, information gathering, and e-commerce, information and cyber

security has become a growing concern for businesses throughout our global economy. This event recognizes FBLA members

who understand security needs for technology.

Content The objective test may include questions on firewalls, intrusion detection, network and physical security, cryptography, public

key, authentication, computer attacks (virus, spam, spy ware, Trojans, hijackers, worms, etc.), e-mail security, disaster recovery,

and forensics security.




competition.










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Database Design & Applications Databases are necessary to organize data and information in business. This event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate

that they have acquired entry-level skills for understanding database usage and development in business.

Content This event is composed of two (2) parts: an objective test and a school-site computer database application test. Regional

participants will take only the objective test portion of the event. Participants should be prepared in the basic organizational

structure of a database; be able to create and develop multiple queries; set up relational databases; edit relationships; and develop

reports including sorting and grouping, inserting graphics, creating headers and footers, and calculating data.

On the state level, participants will be tested on their knowledge of data entry techniques, data definitions, query development,

table relationships (including those that enforce referential integrity), form development, and report generation.




competition.


60 minutes at state level. State participants will take the application test as well.



Judging Test will be hand- or machine-graded. Ties will be broken based on the order in which the tests are returned. All judges’ decisions

are final.




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Desktop Application Programming Certain types of accounting processes require that each record in the file be processed. Desktop Application Programming focuses

on these procedural style processing systems. This event tests the programmer’s skill in designing a useful, efficient, and effective

program in the area described below.

Content 2013 Topic

MMT Temporary Services has contracted with you to create an employee evaluation system. You will develop an interface that

allows both MMT supervisors and field placement supervisors to evaluate employees for potential permanent employment.

Evaluation areas include the following and should be rated on a scale of 1 to 5 with 1 being unsatisfactory and 5 being

outstanding:

quality of work (i.e., accuracy, neatness, timeliness, attention to detail, volume/quantity requirements, adherence to

duties, and procedures in job description)

work habits (i.e., attendance, punctuality, organization, and time on task)

job knowledge (i.e., skill/ability to perform job, and interest in learning)

behavior/relations with others (i.e., teamwork, communication, response to criticism, and adapt to change)

An average evaluation score should be calculated based on entries in the areas indicated above. The program also should

provide a method for the evaluator to enter open-ended comments about employee performance in each area. Evaluators should

be able to indicate overall progress (does not figure into evaluation score), make employment recommendations, and select a date

for subsequent evaluation.

For this program you will create four comma separated data files as listed below. You must save your data files as text (*.txt)

files. You will need to choose appropriate data types to store and manipulate your data while running the program.

DATA FILES

In order to differentiate between employees being evaluated, you will create a data file called EMPLOYEES. The EMPLOYEES

data file will keep track of all people who are in active field placements and will contain one record for each person. The data file

should contain fields as follows:

employee number (unique identifier)

first name

last name

e-mail address

phone number

cell number

street address

city

state

zip code

MMT provides temporary employment services to many companies. You will need to create a data file called EMPLOYER which

will keep track of companies for which MMT provides temporary service employees. There will be one record for each employer.

The data file should contain fields as follows:

employer number (unique identifier)

company name

company street address

company city

company state

company zip code

company phone number

company e-mail address

company contact person

It is important to keep track of where employees are in their field placements. You will need to create a data file that associates

each employee with an employer. The FIELD PLACEMENTS data file should contain fields as follows:

employee number

employer number

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It is important to keep a record of employee evaluations for employment decisions. You will create a data file to store

EVALUATION RESULTS. Each employee evaluation will be stored in a separate record. The EVALUATION RESULTS data

file should contain fields as follows:

evaluation number (unique identifier)

employee number

employer number

evaluation date

next evaluation date

work quality score

work quality comments (limit to 256 characters)

work habits score

work habits comments (limit to 256 characters)

job knowledge score

job knowledge comments (limit to 256 characters)

behavior score

behavior comments (limit to 256 characters)

average score

overall progress score

overall comments (limit to 256 characters)

employment recommendation (boolean)

REPORTS

Your program should run the following reports which should be viewable on screen and in printed format:

individual employee evaluation including comments

all employees sorted by evaluation score (for MMT records), employer (each employer should print on a separate page),

and employee (each employee should print on a separate page) – these reports should not contain comments – having the

program filter by employer and employee would be helpful


previous State Leadership Conference or represented Virginia at a previous National Leadership Conference is not eligible. First

place regional winners are eligible for state competition. First- and second-place state winners are eligible for national

competition.

Procedure Region

At the regional level, only a prejudged component of the event will be administered. Regional Directors will designate a due date

for submissions. First place winners are eligible for state competition.

Entries may be saved to a properly labeled USB drive and will be judged according to the rating sheet. The solution must run

stand-alone with no programming errors. The judge will copy the contents of the submission to C:\NLCDesktop\. The program

must be designed so that the program will run when copied to a hard drive with this path. The judge will use a file with the same

name and layout as given in the problem but with different data.

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

accompanied by a readme file noting software used; name(s) of participants, school, and region; source of information; and

instructions on running the program. Programs should run on a computer running Windows 2000 or higher including Vista.

CD/DVDs should be free of viruses/malware.

State

Regional Directors will submit entries for state competition. Individuals will not be allowed to edit the submission between

regional and state judging.

Judging Submissions will be evaluated by a panel of judges. All judges’ decisions are final.



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Desktop Application Programming Production Rating Sheet

Evaluation Item Not

Demonstrated

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Exceeds

Expectations

Points Earned

Program Readability and Style

Appropriate identifiers are used for variables, constants,

arrays, objects, etc. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Commentary provided line-by-line and/or section is

readable, useful, and complete. 0 1–7 8–14 15–20

General program documentation is readable, useful, and

complete (i.e., execution instructions, system

requirements, etc.).

0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Program Structure and Content

Program is concise and does not contain unnecessary

complexity or repetitive blocks of code (uses functions

and sub routines as necessary).

0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Appropriate data types are used for data storage to avoid

drain on system resources. 0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Program follows a logical sequence to accomplish

required tasks (unusual approaches are well documented). 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Results

Program produces desired results (free of logic errors). 0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Program handles user and/or data input errors well (coded

to avoid run-time errors). 0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Resulting output/feedback (onscreen and/or printed

reports, alert/error messages, etc) were useful. 0 1–10 11–20 21–30

Resulting outputs, screens, and messages were useful. 0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Usability

Program provides instructions or help menu for user

assistance. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

User is able to navigate the program intuitively using a

logical sequence (appropriate tab order for user input, asks

for input in a logical sequence, etc.).

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Program interface, feedback, reports, etc. are free of

spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors. 0 1–2 3–4 5

Program aesthetics maintain user interest. 0 1–2 3–4 5

Subtotal /200 max.

Penalty Points Deduct five (5) points each for not adhering to Guidelines (maximum of fifteen [15] points). Statement of Assurance not

received media labeled incorrectly


Name(s)

School


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Desktop Publishing Knowledge of desktop publishing is vital in many aspects of today’s business publications. This event provides recognition to

FBLA members who can most effectively demonstrate skills in the areas of desktop publishing, creativity, and decision making.

Content Participants should be prepared to create, design, and produce usable copy on a computer using desktop publishing software.

In addition, participants will be tested on their understanding and mastery of basic desktop terminology and concepts, desktop

layout rules, and related desktop publishing application and knowledge.

Eligibility Each local chapter may enter one team in the regional event. The team must be composed of two members. One team member

may have placed first or second in this event at a previous State Leadership Conference or represented Virginia at a previous

National Leadership Conference. First- and second-place regional winners are eligible for state competition. First- and second-


Procedure Region

At the regional level, only a performance test will be administered. A total of 75 minutes will be allowed for this test with

additional time for general directions and equipment setup. Participants will complete one problem that may include application

of the following:

graphics

text creation

layout creativity

selection of appropriate fonts and type sizes

Two computers may be used by the team of two participants. Clip art may be used. The finished product may be in color.

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

will be based on accuracy of printed copy. Word-division manuals and dictionaries may be used as reference materials.

Documents produced must be prepared by the competitors without assistance from advisers or any other persons.

State

The performance portion of this event will be administered at the regional level prior to the State Leadership Conference. A total

of 75 minutes will be allowed with additional time for general directions and equipment setup. Participants will complete one

problem that may include application of the following:

graphics

text creation

layout creativity

selection of appropriate fonts and type sizes

Two computers may be used by the team of two participants. Clip art may be used. The finished product may be in color.

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

will be based on accuracy of printed copy.

Word-division manuals and dictionaries may be used as reference materials. Documents produced must be prepared by the

competitors without assistance from advisers or any other persons.

A 60-minute written objective test will be administered at the State Leadership Conference based on previously written content

and basic skills knowledge. Participants must furnish their own no. 2 pencils and erasers. Calculators may be used in all written

events as appropriate; however, no graphing calculators, PDAs (i.e., Palm Pilots), phones, or other memory-storage devices are


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Judging The state objective test will be machine scored and will constitute 15 percent of the final score.

Judging of the performance test will be based on printed copy (see rating sheet). Documents will be evaluated by a panel of

judges. All decisions of the judges are final. At the state level, the performance test will constitute 85 percent of the final score.

Ties will be broken based on the scores associated with the objective test portion of the event.




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Digital Design & Promotion Commercial design and promotion are essential in today’s business world; therefore, the preparation of computer-based digital art

is paramount to the production of quality copy used for promotional purposes.

Content 2013 Topic

The topic to be addressed and developed for competition at the 2013 conferences will be:

You will develop a corporate identity for Xtreme Adventure Travel Company, a new venture offering tours of the Southwestern

United States. The company is based in Anaheim, California, and provides tours to small groups via jeep, helicopter, hot air

balloon, bicycle, kayak/canoe, and other modes of transport to experience the area’s natural beauty up close.

You, as a designer, have been charged with the task of developing a corporate logo with a tag line that can be used in a variety of

multiple designs and media. You should design your primary logo and tag line as well as supporting logos that can be

incorporated into the following items:

Business Documents

o Letterhead/envelope (acceptable formats: pdf, eps, doc, docx)

o Electronic gift certificate (acceptable formats: pdf, doc, docx)

o Presentation template (acceptable formats: ppt, pptx, jpg)

Promotional Items

o Billboard (10.55” x 4.55” – scalable size. This must be a vector-based artwork; acceptable formats: eps, pdf)

o One-quarter page grayscale newspaper advertisement to appear in the Orange County Register (5.14” X

10.5”) (acceptable formats: pdf, jpg, tif, eps)

o Promotional t-shirt for both screen printing and sublimation. This must be a vector-based artwork; (acceptable

formats: eps, pdf)

o Web Banner—size 728 x 90 pixels; (acceptable forms: gif, png, or jpg)

Your submission for the prejudged portion of the competition should include the original logo with tag line, 3 files for the

business documents, and 4 files for the promotional items.


winners at the state conference will represent Virginia at the National Leadership Conference. Entries may be created by an

individual member or by a team, not to exceed two (2) members. Participants must be members of an active local chapter and be

on record in the FBLA-PBL national office as having paid dues by March 1 of the current school year. For team entries, no more

than one (1) member may have competed in this event at a previous State or National Leadership Conference.


the presentations are well organized, contain substantiated statements, and are developed in an acceptable business style.

2. Presentations should be clearly labeled with the name of the event, member(s), and school.

Procedures Regional

Prejudged Project

1. Projects must address the given topic.

2. Entries will be judged according to the rating sheet.

3. Participants should place emphasis on graphic interpretation of the topic and design.

4. Participants may not use any words, diagrams, clipart, and/or artwork that are not in the public domain.

5. Logo must be saved in JPEG, GIF, EPS, or AI format.

6. Graphics should be computer generated.

7. Participants must submit DVD or USB flash drive and Statement of Assurance entry form.

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

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State

Performance

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 SLC; however, all team members who wish to be recognized as state winners must

register for the SLC. No replacement or substitutes will be allowed.

The presentation will be the opportunity for the students to “sell” their design and include an explanation of the choices

made in the design.

Participants are responsible for bringing a copy of the project submitted to use in the on-site presentation.

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

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

provide all equipment for the presentation.

The individual or team will have three (3) minutes to present to a panel of judges and sell the logo and tag line concept.

A timekeeper will stand at two (2) minutes and again at three (3) minutes. When the presentation is finished, the

timekeeper will record the time used, noting a deduction of five (5) points for any time under two and a half (2:30) and

over three and a half (3:30) minutes.

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

Performances are not open to conference attendees.

Judging Presentations will be reviewed by a screening committee to determine whether chapters have complied with event eligibility and





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Digital Design & Promotion Production Rating Sheet

Evaluation Item Not

Demonstrated

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Exceeds

Expectations

Points Earned

Content

Theme is fully and properly developed. Solution

properly addresses assigned topic. 0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Elements included in presentation are suitable,

appropriate, and directed toward a specific audience. 0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Presentation

Layout has direction and balance. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Fonts and type style support the look and feel of the

overall image. 0 1–2 3–4 5

Colors and graphics enhance aesthetic appeal. 0 1–2 3–4 5

Graphic design shows creativity, originality, and

supports topic. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Format is consistent and appropriate 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Presentation is clear and concise. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Design gains attention and has eye appeal. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Subtotal /100 max.

Time Penalty Deduct five (5) points for presentations over three (3) minutes. Time:

Penalty Points Deduct five (5) points each for not adhering to guidelines (maximum of fifteen [15] points) Statement of

Assurance not received media labeled incorrectly


Name(s)

School


Judge’s Comments:

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Digital Design & Promotion Performance Rating Sheet

Evaluation Item Not

Demonstrated

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Exceeds

Expectations

Points Earned

Content

Includes description of promotional piece 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Includes description of development and design ideas 0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Creates interest and desire for design 0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Uses consistency in graphic design to theme 0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Matches benefits to customer needs 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Design and Layout

Concept—original and creative 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Design—purposeful and informational 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Layout—direction and balance 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Typography—readability, style, clarity 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Delivery

Demonstrates well-organized and clearly stated

thoughts and statements; appropriate business

language used

0 1–3 4–7 8–10





Subtotal /140 max.

Time Penalty Deduct five (5) points for presentations under two and a half (2:30) and over three and a half

(3:30) minutes. Time:

Penalty Points Deduct five (5) points for failure to follow the guidelines.



Prejudged Score /100 max

Final Score (add total points and prejudged score) /240 max

Name(s)

School


Judge’s Comments:

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Digital Video Production Digital video has become a prominent and effective way to convey new ideas and products. This event provides recognition for

FBLA members who demonstrate the ability to create an effective video to present an idea to a specific audience.

Content 2013 Conference Topic The topic to be developed in this presentation and submitted for competition at the 2013 conferences will be:

Create a video promoting FBLA-PBL Week.


winners at the state conference will represent Virginia at the National Leadership Conference. Entries may be created by an

individual member or by a team, not to exceed three (3) members. Participants must be members of an active local chapter and be

on record in the FBLA-PBL national office as having paid dues by March 1 of the current school year. For team entries, no more

than one (1) member may have competed in this event at a previous State or National Leadership Conference.


the presentations are well organized, contain substantiated statements, and are developed in an acceptable business style.

2. Presentations should be clearly labeled with the name of the team event, members, school, date, and state.

Procedures Regional

Prejudged Project

1. Presentations must address the given topic.


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

4. Entries may be created in any video editing program but must play on a standard DVD player. The program must include a

player/viewer to run the production.

5. The production may use any method to capture or create moving images. Cameras may include traditional camcorders or

mini-DVD format.

6. Entries must be accompanied by written clearances or releases for all images of individuals, locations, storefronts, etc.

included in the production.

7. It is recommended that royalty-free music be used, but it still must be documented that the music is royalty free.

8. Entries must be accompanied by a readme file (100 words or less) noting software used, source of information, and

instructions for running the presentation.

State

Performance

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 NLC; however, all team members who wish to be recognized as national winners must

register for the NLC. No replacement or substitutes will be allowed.

The presentation is an explanation of the digital video production.

The digital video or portions of the video may be shown to the judges. The presentation should include, but not be

limited to: sources used to research the topic; development and design process; use of different video techniques; a list of

equipment and software used; and copyright issues with pictures, music, or other items.

Participants are responsible for bringing a copy of the project submitted to use in the onsite presentation.

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

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

provide all equipment for the presentation.

Teams will have four (4) minutes to describe the project.

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timekeeper will record the time used, noting a deduction of five (5) points for any time under three and a half (3:30)

minutes and over four and a half (4:30) minutes.








Second 5 Second 9

Third 4 Third 8


Fifth 6


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Digital Video Production Production Rating Sheet

Evaluation Item Not

Demonstrated

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Exceeds

Expectations

Points Earned

Content

Theme is fully and properly developed. Solution

properly addresses assigned topic. 0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Elements included in presentation are suitable,

appropriate, and directed toward a specific audience. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Statement of Assurance is submitted with proper

copyright documentation. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10


Effective use of technology is demonstrated. 0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Proper use of grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc. is

demonstrated. 0 1–2 3–4 5

Presentation

Presentation shows creativity and originality. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Presentation includes an effective opening, body, and

conclusion. 0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Transitions are effective and appealing. 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Audio and visual elements are coordinated and

complementary. 0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Audio Editing

Good quality

Appropriate volume

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Proper Use of Video Technology

Video uses multiple camera angles.

Video is smooth and steady.

Video is in focus.

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Titles and graphics enhance overall quality of

presentation. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Presentation is effective at motivating audience to

action. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Subtotal /200 max.

Time Penalty Deduct five (5) points for presentations over four (4) minutes. Time:

Penalty Points Deduct five (5) points each for not adhering to Guidelines Statement of Assurance not received media

labeled incorrectly


Name(s)

School


Judge’s Comments:

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Digital Video Production Performance Rating Sheet

Evaluation Item Not

Demonstrated

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Exceeds

Expectations

Points Earned

Content

Topic developed of the in the presentation 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Implementation of innovative technology 0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Evidence of development and design process 0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Use and development of the video 0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Proper documentation of pictures, audio, etc. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Delivery


stated; appropriate business language used 0 1–3 4–7 8–10





Subtotal /100 max.

Time Penalty Deduct five (5) points for presentations under three and a half (3:30) minutes and over four and


Penalty Deduct five (5) points each for not adhering to guidelines.



Prejudged Score /200 max.

Final Score (add total points and prejudged score) /300 max.

Name(s)

School


Judge’s Comments:

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Dowell J. Howard Scholarship Arthur L. Walker Scholarship

Walter L. Shell Scholarship Melvin E. Campbell Scholarship

Virginia Business Education Association Scholarship/Sarah Lowe Thompson Award of Excellence

Content These scholarships are named for Dowell J. Howard, a Director of Vocational Education who became State Superintendent of

Public Instruction; Arthur L. Walker, first State Supervisor of Business Education in Virginia when FBLA was organized in 1950;

Walter L. Shell, former Regional Director for the Virginia Tech Region; and Melvin E. Campbell, former Supervisor of Business

Education, Department of Education. The Virginia Business Education Association (VBEA) began sponsoring a fifth scholarship

in 1997. In 2001, the VBEA amended the scholarship name to include and honor Sarah Lowe Thompson, former FBLA-PBL

Specialist.

These scholarships are awarded annually to FBLA members to attend the Institute for Leaders. Scholarships include registration

only.

Eligibility Each local chapter may nominate one member for these scholarships. These are state events only.

The applicant

must be a high school junior (rising senior)

must have been in FBLA at least one year prior to nomination

should have held some office or served in some capacity where leadership ability has been demonstrated

must have a scholastic rating in the upper one-fourth of high school class

should show evidence of leadership qualities such as ability to assume and delegate responsibilities; poise, tact, and initiative;

pleasing personality and good personal habits; honesty, dependability, and an outstanding citizenship and character record

must submit the official online application (Howard-Walker-Shell-Campbell-Thompson--VBEA Scholarships Application) to

the FBLA State Office two to three weeks prior to the State Leadership Conference, by an exact date to be established

annually.

Procedure Applicants will be assigned to two groups and will be interviewed by a panel of judges at the State Leadership Conference. The

application form and the interview will be the factors for determining the winners and alternates.

Judging There will be a panel of judges for these events. All decisions of the judges are final.

Awards The number of awards presented will be determined by the judges and/or number of entries. The maximum number is 10.

Points for Participation State: Winner 5

Alternate 3

Participant 2

The forms related to this competition can be found in Appendix F.


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Dowell J. Howard Scholarship Arthur L. Walker Scholarship

Walter L. Shell Scholarship Melvin E. Campbell Scholarship

Virginia Business Education Association Scholarship/ Sarah Lowe Thompson Award of Excellence

Interview Rating Sheet

Evaluation Item Not

Demonstrated

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Exceeds

Expectations

Points Earned

Personal Qualifications

FBLA activities 0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Scholastic records 0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Interview

Evidence of leadership ability 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Evidence of school and/or community involvement;

evidence of goal setting/aspirations; poise and

maturity; professional appearance

0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Communication skills 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Application Materials

Clear and concise presentation of facts; neatness;

completeness; correct grammar, punctuation, and

spelling

0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Penalty Points Deduct up to 10 points for failure to follow the guidelines fully.


Name(s)

School


Judge’s Comments:

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Economics This event provides recognition for FBLA members who can identify, understand, and apply economic principles to

contemporary social, political, and ecological problems.

Content The written objective test may include questions on economic principles related to the policies and goals of the United States

economy and a comparison of the American economic system with other systems. Topics covered may include supply and

demand, prices, profits, competition, government and taxes, labor relations, monetary and fiscal policy, types of businesses,

investments, global business, and environmental issues.




competition.











Second 4 Second 4

Third 3 Third 3


Fifth 1


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Electronic Career Portfolio An electronic career portfolio is a purposeful collection of work that tells the story of an applicant, including achievements,

growth, vision, reflection, skills, experience, education, training, and career goals. It is a tool that gives employers a complete

picture of who you are—your experiences, education, accomplishments—and what you have the potential to become—much

more than just a letter of application and résumé can provide.

Content Competencies for this event include written communication skills, organizational skills, creativity, career development,

technology skills, multimedia, Internet use, use of scanners, self-assessment, and knowledge of employability skills and trends.

Eligibility Each local chapter may submit one portfolio. The first-place regional winner will compete at the state level. The first- and second-

place state winners will represent Virginia at the National Leadership Conference. Participants must be members of an active

local chapter and be on record in the FBLA-PBL National Center as having paid dues by March 1 of the current school year. A

participant who placed first or second in this event at a previous State Leadership Conference or represented Virginia at a

previous National Leadership Conference is not eligible.

Procedure The portfolio should have no more than 20 pages. The portfolio must include directions to access the portfolio, a table of contents,

proper navigation through the portfolio, a letter of application, a résumé, career goals/objectives, and required education for career

choice(s). Other topics and materials that may be included are artwork, awards and honors, career outlook (monetary,

advancement, etc.), certificates, licenses, community and volunteer activities, conferences or workshops, examples of projects or

presentations, letters of recognition and/or recommendation, list of accomplishments, pictures, video (0–60 sec.), leadership

development activities, recognitions, self-assessments, graded papers and/or reports, skills, abilities, and marketable qualities,

Web sites/pages created, writing samples, and so on. When contemplating these items, keep in mind that you want to showcase

your education and work experience by showing examples and evidence of your work, skills, and accomplishments.

Regulations Regional

Prejudged Project

1. Student members, not advisers, must prepare the portfolios. Local advisers should serve as consultants to ensure that

portfolios are well organized, contain substantiated statements, and are written in an acceptable business style.

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

3. Electronic portfolios should contain no more than 20 pages/screens.

4. The portfolio must be submitted as a Web site by providing the URL.

State

Performance

Student members, not advisers, must prepare electronic career portfolios.

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

Students may present their portfolio using a DVD, USB flash drive, or by accessing it via the Internet. The competitor must

supply all performance equipment; a screen will be provided.


Participant must provide all the equipment for the presentation. Internet access will be provided. Five (5) minutes will be

allowed to set up and remove the equipment.

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

Portfolio must include: a résumé or data sheet 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).

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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.

A timekeeper will stand at six (6) minutes and again at seven (7) minutes. When the presentation is finished, the timekeeper

will record the time used, noting a deduction of five (5) points for any time under six and a half (6:30) minutes and over

seven and a half (7:30) minutes.



Judging Electronic portfolios will be judged according to the rating sheet.




Second 5 Second 5

Third 4 Third 4


Fifth 2


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Electronic Career Portfolio Production Rating Sheet

Evaluation Item Not

Demonstrated

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Exceeds

Expectations

Points

Earned

Content

Required items included

Table of contents

Résumé

Career summary

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Samples of work, achievements, and

accomplishments (minimum of 4 samples) 0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Items included appropriate for career choice 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Evidence of research in career summary; sources

of information cited in proper copyright format 0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Portfolio Usability

Navigates easily and effectively 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Demonstrates clear presentation with logical

arrangement of information 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Demonstrates correct English skills 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Subtotal /100 max.

Penalty Points Deduct two (2) points for each spelling error (10 points maximum).

Deduct five (5) pints each for not adhering to Guidelines: ) Statement of Assurance not received media labeled

incorrectly


Name(s)

School


Judge’s Comments:

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Electronic Career Portfolio Performance Rating Sheet

Evaluation Item Not

Demonstrated

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Exceeds

Expectations

Points Earned

Content

Résumé 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Career summary:

Career description

Skills and education needed for the career

Money/salary and outlook for the career

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Evidence of research in career summary; sources of

information cited in proper copyright format 0 1–2 3–4 5

Samples

Career-Related Education

Describes career-related education that enhances

employability. Includes a summary of school activities;

career research projects, application of Business

Education and/or related occupational skills and their

relationship to job.

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Educational Enhancement

Describes educational enhancement opportunities that

enhance employability. Includes career opportunities

development planning, summaries of job shadowing,

internships, apprenticeships, informational interviews,

or community service projects, and products developed

during these experiences.

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

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.

0 6–10 11–15

Delivery

Thoughts and statements well-organized and clearly stated;

appropriate business language used 0 1–3 4–7 8–10



Demonstrates the ability to effectively answer questions 0 1–2 3–4 5

Subtotal /100 max.

Time Penalty Deduct five (5) points for presentations under six and a half (6:30) minutes and over seven and a half (7:30) minutes. Time:

Penalty Points Deduct five (5) points for failure to follow guidelines.



Name(s)

School


Judge’s Comments:

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Emerging Business Issues This event provides FBLA members with an opportunity to develop and demonstrate skills in researching and presenting an

emerging business issue. The event is based on team rather than individual participation. In addition to learning research skills,

team participants develop speaking ability and poise through oral presentations.

Content 2013 Topic The topic to be researched and presented during the 2013 conferences will be:

American corporations have been moving their headquarters to foreign countries to avoid paying the federal income tax in the

United States which is 20 to 25 percent higher than foreign countries. Should the federal income tax for corporations be lowered

to keep corporations in the United States? Argue either affirmative that the United States government should cut taxes for

corporations or negative that the taxes should be left as is.

Eligibility Participants must be on record in the FBLA-PBL National Center as having paid dues by March 1 of the current school year. Each

team must be composed of two to three (2–3) members. No more than one (1) team member may have competed in this event at a

prior State or National Leadership Conference. First-place regional winners advance to the State Leadership Conference. The

first- and second-place state winners will represent Virginia at the National Leadership Conference.

Regulations Each team’s presentation must be the result of its own independent work. Facts and working data may be secured from any

source. The student members, not advisers, must prepare presentations. All members of the team must participate in the advance

research of the topic and in the actual presentation. Teams will be permitted to bring prepared materials written/printed on white

8½ " x 11" paper, or notes written/printed on note cards, to the preparation and presentation areas.

One 4" x 6" note card will be given to each participant and may be used during the preparation and performance. Books, other

bound materials, and props will not be allowed.

Procedure Region

Ten (10) minutes before their presentation time, team members will draw to determine whether they will present an affirmative or

a negative argument. Teams will then have five (5) minutes to finalize their preparations.

Each presentation may last no more than five (5) minutes.

A timekeeper will stand at four (4) minutes and at five (5) minutes. When the presentation is finished, the time used will be

recorded, with a deduction of five (5) points for any presentation under four and a half (4:30) minutes and over five and a half

(5:30) minutes.

State

Ten (10) minutes before their presentation time, team members will draw to determine whether they will present an affirmative or

a negative argument. Teams will then have five (5) minutes to finalize their preparations.

Each presentation may last no more than five (5) minutes. Following each oral presentation, the judges may conduct a three (3)

minute question-and-answer period during which the presenters should be prepared to defend their argument.

A timekeeper will stand at four (4) minutes and at five (5) minutes. When the presentation is finished, the time used will be

recorded, with a deduction of five (5) points for any presentation under four and a half (4:30) minutes and over five and a half

(5:30) minutes.


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Second 6 Second 6

Third 5 Third 5


Fifth 3


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Emerging Business Issues Performance Rating Sheet

Evaluation Item Not

Demonstrated

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Exceeds

Expectations

Points Earned

Content

Understanding of issue/topic 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Flow and logic of content 0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Quality of evidence 0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Ability to Take a Position

Persuasiveness 0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Relevance of arguments 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Delivery


stated; appropriate business language used 0 1–2 3–4 5





All team members actively participate in the


Subtotal /100 max.

Time Penalty Deduct five (5) points for presentations under 4:30 and over 5:30 minutes. Time: __________



Check one: ____ Affirmative presentation ____ Negative presentation

Name(s)

School


Judge’s Comments:

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Entrepreneurship To own and manage a business is the goal of many Americans. This event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate the

knowledge and skills needed to establish and manage a business. This event is based on team rather than individual participation.

In addition to learning and applying business decision-making skills, team participants develop speaking ability and poise through

oral presentations.

Content This event is composed of two parts: a written objective test (see below for content) and a decision-making problem (case study)

with the decision presented and defended before a panel of judges.

Objective Test—Regional and State

The written objective test may include questions on a business plan, community/business relationships, legal issues, initial capital

and credit, personnel management, financial management, marketing management, taxes, and government regulations. First-place

regional winners will take the state-level objective test prior to the State Leadership Conference.

Case Study—State Only

A maximum of five teams will be selected to present the decision-making problem based upon the teams making the highest

scores on the objective test.

The case study will consist of a decision-making problem encountered by entrepreneurs in one or more of the following areas:

business planning, human relations, financial management, and marketing. All of the questions raised in the case must be

addressed during the oral presentation.

Eligibility Each local chapter may enter one team that may be composed of two (2) or three (3) members. The two (2) teams with the highest

score will represent the region in the state event. Only one team member entering the regional/state event may have participated in

this event at a previous National Leadership Conference. The first- and second-place state winners will represent Virginia at the

National Leadership Conference.

Procedure Regional

Objective Test. A 50-minute written objective test based on the previously listed Content will be administered. Team members

will take the objective test collaboratively. Each team will submit one answer sheet.




State

Objective Test. A 60-minute written objective test will be administered online prior to the SLC. The team members will take the

test collaboratively—each team will submit one answer.

Five teams with the highest scores on this preliminary test will be scheduled for a performance test (case study). Finalists for the

performance portion of the event will be posted outside of conference headquarters at the conclusion of the SLC opening session.

Case Study. Members of the five finalist teams will meet for instructions and time assignments twenty (20) minutes before each

performance time; each team will receive an envelope containing three (3) copies of the case study. Two 4" x 6" note cards will

be provided for each participant and may be used during the preparation and performance. Information may be written on both

sides of the note cards. Note cards will be collected following the presentation.

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

The team has seven (7) minutes to present the case.

One member should introduce the team and summarize or describe the case study. All team members must participate in the

presentation. The team members will be allowed to use their note cards to explain their decisions and rationale to the judges.

The timekeeper will stand at six (6) and seven (7) minutes. When the team is finished, the time used will be recorded, with a

deduction of five (5) points for any presentation under six and a half (6:30) minutes and over seven and a half (7:30) minutes. A

maximum of three (3) additional minutes will be allowed for questions from the judges. Participants should be prepared to defend

their decisions and respond to questions from the judges.

Judging Tests will be hand- or machine-graded. Ties will be broken based on the order in which the tests are returned.

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

tie after the performances, the objective test score will be added to determine the final rank.




Second 6 Second 6

Third 5 Third 5


Fifth 3


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Entrepreneurship Performance Rating Sheet

Evaluation Item Not

Demonstrated

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Exceeds

Expectations

Points Earned

Content

Problem is understood and well-defined. 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Alternatives are recognized with pros and cons stated

and evaluated. 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Logical solution is selected with positive and

negative aspects of its implementation given. 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Anticipated results are based on correct reasoning. 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Delivery


clearly stated; appropriate business language is used. 0 1–5 6–10 11–15


and good voice projection. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

All team members participate actively during the


Team demonstrates the ability to effectively answer

questions. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Subtotal /100 max.


a half (7:30) minutes.




Objective Test Score (To be used only in the event of a tie)

Name(s)

School


Judge’s Comments:

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FBLA Principles and Procedures FBLA members should be knowledgeable about the association and the information found in official publications. This event

provides recognition for members who are interested in learning about the background and current information of FBLA-PBL.

Content The written objective test may consist of general information about the organization of FBLA-PBL, its goals, creed, bylaws, and

other facts found in the FBLA state and national handbook. Members should be familiar with the competitive event information

found in the National/State Awards Program sections in the Chapter Management Handbooks. In addition, participants may find

information for this event in Tomorrow’s Business Leader, Hotline, and any other official publication sent to chapters from the

state and national offices.




competition.







are final.




Second 4 Second 4

Third 3 Third 3


Fifth 1


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Future Business Leader This event honors outstanding FBLA members who have demonstrated leadership qualities, participation in FBLA, and evidence

of knowledge and skills essential for successful careers in Business and Information Technology.

Content This event consists of three parts:

Letter of Application and Résumé. The letter of application and résumé must be composed prior to the regional and state

conferences. See below for proper times for submitting these materials.

Objective Test. The written objective test may include questions about Business and Information Technology concepts (general

Business and Information Technology knowledge such as accounting, economics, law, communication, math, technology,

business procedures, and international business), FBLA-PBL history, FBLA programs, FBLA bylaws, and parliamentary

procedure.

Interview. Participants will be scheduled for interviews.

Eligibility Each local chapter may enter two participants in the regional event. A participant who placed first or second in this event at a



competition.

Participants must

have taken or be currently enrolled in courses that provide at least 2 units in Business and Information Technology

curriculum

have definite plans either to work in Business and Information Technology upon high school graduation or to attend a

postsecondary school or college and major in a Business and Information Technology program, such as Business and

Information Technology Education, Business Administration, or Office Management

be or have been a local, regional, or state FBLA officer or a chairman of a standing committee

be in not less than the second year of FBLA participation

have an above-average scholastic record in Business and Information Technology subjects.

Regulations 1. Each participant must submit three letter-size manila folders, each containing a single copy of the following items:

A one-page letter of application for the award from the participant. The letter should state the reasons the participant is

deserving of this award. The letter should be addressed to the FBLA-PBL Specialist at the FBLA State Office address.

A brief résumé not exceeding two pages. Photographs are not allowed.

No other materials may be submitted to the judges.

2. The tab of each folder must be labeled with the participant’s name, school, and event title. Each participant must include his

or her name on all pages submitted.

3. Judges must deduct up to 10 points from the score of a participant who fails to follow directions or exceeds time limit. Judges

will determine the amount of the point deduction to be used for all affected participants, prior to judging.

4. 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 an appropriate business style.

5. The letters of application and résumés will not be returned.

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Procedure Regional

Letters of Application and Résumés. These materials are to be submitted during the interview portion of the event. See

Regulation No. 1.

Objective Test. A 50-minute written objective test based on the previously listed Content will be administered.




Interview. Individuals with the top 10 scores on the objective test will be interviewed for 8 minutes by a panel of judges.

State

Letters of Application and Résumés. These materials are to be submitted at registration on the first day of the conference. See

Regulation No. 1.

Objective Test. Prior to the interview portion of the event, a 60-minute written objective test based on the previously listed

Content will be administered. Finalists will be posted outside of conference headquarters following the opening session.

Interview. The individuals with the top 10 scores on the objective test will be scheduled for 8-minute interviews with a panel of

judges.


The interview and application materials portions of this event will be evaluated by panels of judges. All decisions of the judges

are final.

Awards The number of awards presented will be determined by the judges and/or number of entries. The maximum number of awards is

three (3) at the regional level; five (5) at the state level.


Second 5 Second 5

Third 4 Third 4


Fifth 2


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Future Business Leader Interview Rating Sheet

Evaluation Item Not

Demonstrated

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Exceeds

Expectations

Points Earned

Interview

Demonstrates poise, maturity, and a good attitude 0 1–2 3–4 5

Demonstrates self-confidence, initiative, and

assertiveness 0 1–2 3–4 5

Demonstrates ability to effectively answer questions 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Demonstrates professional appearance (meets dress

code requirements) 0 1–2 3–4 5

Demonstrates proper greeting, introduction, and

closing 0 1–2 3–4 5

Leadership Ability

Illustrates participation and leadership in FBLA-PBL 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Explains participation in other school and/or

community organizations 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Explains and shows areas of outstanding

achievement 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Indicates understanding of career knowledge and

career plans 0 1–5 6–10 11–15


Effectiveness of application materials (résumé and

letter of application) 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Subtotal /100 max.

Penalty Points Deduct five (5) points for failure to fully follow the guidelines.


Objective Test Score /100 max.

Final Score (add total points and objective test score) /100 max.

Name

School


Judge’s Comments:

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Global Business The global economy is a complex, continually flowing and constantly changing network of information, goods, services, and

cultures. Most nations rely on other nations for natural resources to supply their needs and wants. Global business also provides

new markets and investment opportunities as well as promotion of better relationships.

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 (at SLC only).


The objective test may include questions on business and its environment, forms of business ownership and the law, ethics and

social responsibility, information and communication systems, planning and strategic management, financial management, human

resource management, and careers. First- and second-place regional winners will take the objective test online prior to the State

Leadership Conference. Finalists for the performance portion of the event will be announced at the conclusion of the opening

session of the State Leadership Conference.

Oral Presentation/Case Study

All finalist teams should report thirty (30) minutes before the first performance to receive instructions and time assignments.

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

Two (2) 4" x 6" note cards will be provided for each team member and may be used during the preparation and performance of

the event. 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 computer equipment may be brought to or used during the preparation or performance.

Teams have seven (7) minutes to present the case.

Teams should introduce themselves, describe the situation, make their recommendations, and summarize their case. All team

members must participate in the presentation.






Procedure Regional


will take the objective test collaboratively—each team will submit one answer sheet.


appropriate; however no graphing calculators, PDAs (i.e., Palm Pilots), phones, or other memory-storage devices are allowed in

any event.

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State

Objective Test. A 60-minute written objective test will be administered online prior to the State Leadership Conference on the

previous listed Content. The team members will take the test collaboratively—each team will submit one answer sheet.

For both portions of this event, they may use their own cordless calculators that are noiseless.

Five teams with the highest scores on this written test will be scheduled for a performance portion (case study). Finalists will be

announced at the conclusion of the opening session of the State Leadership Conference.

The team has seven (7) minutes to present the case. A timekeeper will stand at six (6) minutes and at seven (7) minutes. When

the team is finished, the time used will be recorded, with a deduction of five (5) points for any presentations under six and a half






Second 6 Second 6

Third 5 Third 5


Fifth 3


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Global Business Performance Rating Sheet

Evaluation Item Not

Demonstrated

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Exceeds

Expectations

Points Earned

Content



and evaluated. 0 1–5 6–10 11–15


negative aspects of its implementation given. 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Anticipated results are based on correct reasoning. 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Delivery


clearly stated; appropriate business language used. 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Team members are forceful and show self-

confidence, poise, and good voice projection. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10




question. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Subtotal /100 max.



a half (7:30) minutes.




Name(s)

School


Judge’s Comments:

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Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit

Hollis and Kitty Guy Award

Outstanding local chapters that have actively participated in projects and programs identified with the goals of FBLA-PBL are

recognized nationally for their achievements.

Eligibility A local chapter must

pay initial state and national dues by November 1

submit a copy of the Local Chapter Annual Business Report prior to the State Leadership Conference. The report must adhere

to event guidelines as determined by a screening committee.

earn Honor Chapter status by the end of the current year’s State Leadership Conference.

Regulations The State Chapter may nominate up to 15 percent of its total number of active local chapters.

Procedure 1. The records of the Points Coordinator are audited to determine the top 15 percent of Virginia’s active chapters based upon the

point system for selecting Honor Chapters.

2. The following suggested criteria for the Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit will serve as guidelines for the evaluation

process:

Conducted projects or programs identified with the goals of FBLA-PBL

Sent representatives to FBLA conferences sponsored by the state chapter and the national association

Participated in state and national project(s)/program(s) for the current year

Encouraged other schools to organize FBLA or PBL chapters

Planned visits to business and industry

Conducted financial development projects, if school policy permits

Invited business persons and other professionals to become involved in chapter activities

Promoted FBLA-PBL

Conducted a public relations program in the school and community and documented the activities with newspaper

clippings and reports of radio/TV coverage

Recruited professional members

Judging The chapter’s files in the FBLA State Office and its Local Chapter Annual Business Report will be reviewed to substantiate the

chapter’s nomination.

Awards The number of awards presented is determined by a maximum of 15 percent of the active local chapters in the state adhering to

the eligibility requirements and evaluation criteria.

The point system for this event and others can be found on pages 35-36, and 191, and are duplicated in Appendix E.

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Health Care Administration

Health care administrators manage the business side of health services, ensuring the effective use of resources to provide the best

medical care to the community. These skills include managing office activities, enhancing communication skills, identifying legal

and ethical issues in health care practices, managing financial functions, and enhancing employability skills. This event

recognizes FBLA members who have the ability to help people in the health care field.

Content The written objective test may include questions on managing office activities, enhancing communication skills, identifying legal

and ethical issues in heath care practices, managing financial functions, and enhancing employability skills.


previous State Leadership Conference or represented Virginia at a previous National Leadership Conference is not eligible for

national competition. First and second place regional winners advance to state competition.

Procedure A written objective test based on the previously listed Content will be administered. The test will be 50 minutes at the regional

level; 60 minutes at the state level.

Participants must furnish their own no. 2 pencils and erasers. Calculators that are noiseless may be used in all written events as

appropriate; however, no graphing calculators, PDAs (i.e., Palm Pilots), phones, or other memory storage devices are allowed in

any event.


are final.




Second 4 Second 4

Third 3 Third 3


Fifth 1


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Help Desk The ability to provide technical assistance to the users of computer hardware and software is essential to the success of any

organization and its continued operation. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who demonstrate an understanding

of technical assistance and how to best provide it to end users.

Content The written objective test may include questions on operating systems hardware, set-up, and operation, software applications, e-

mail, Internet access, printing, networking and network connection issues, hardware protection including spam, virus protection,

and critical updates, and communication skills.



and second-place regional winners are eligible for state competition. First-and second-place state winners are eligible for national

competition.

Procedure A written objective test based on the previously listed Content will be administered. The test will be 50 minutes at the regional

level, 60 minutes at the state level.


appropriate; however, no graphing calculators, PDAs (i.e., Palm Pilots), phones, or other memory-storage devices are allowed in

any event.


are final.




Second 4 Second 4

Third 3 Third 3


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Honor Chapters Content As an objective means of promoting and recognizing outstanding work in Virginia FBLA chapters, an evaluation in the form of

points has been given to various FBLA activities. The purpose of the point system is to encourage participation.

Eligibility All local chapters are eligible.

Regulations 1. Chapters must earn at least 100 points according to the points sheet; junior high/middle school chapters must earn at least 60

points.

2. Twenty of the total points earned must be for a balanced program of activities—Business and Information Technology

knowledge and skills, school and community service, leadership and promotion, financial activities, and social activities by

submitting activity reports on the Report Management System.

3. The FBLA Points Year runs from the end of the previous year’s State Leadership Conference through the end of the current

year’s State Leadership Conference.

Procedure Records for each chapter are maintained by the FBLA Points Coordinator. The only point’s information submitted by local

chapters will be activity reports for a balanced program. The Points Coordinator obtains additional points information directly

from Regional Directors and State Office records.

Judging The records of the Points Coordinator are audited prior to and during the State Leadership Conference to determine those chapters

earning Honor Chapter status.

Awards All Honor Chapters will be recognized at the State Leadership Conference. The chapter earning the highest number of points will

be recognized as the State’s Most Outstanding Chapter.

The point system for all Honor Chapters events can be found on pages 32–33, and 188, and are duplicated in Appendix E.

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Impromptu Speaking The ability to express one’s thoughts without prior preparation is a valuable asset, as are poise, self-confidence,

and organization of facts. This event recognizes FBLA members who develop qualities of business leadership by combining

quick and clear thinking with conversational 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.

Eligibility Participants must be a member of an active local chapter and on record in the FBLA-PBL National Center as having paid dues by

March 1 of the current school year. A participant who placed first or second in this event at a previous State Leadership

Conference or represented Virginia at a previous National Leadership Conference is not eligible. First-place regional winners will

participate at the State Leadership Conference. The first- and second-place state winners will represent Virginia at the National

Leadership Conference.

Regulations 1. One (1) 4" x 6" note card will be given to each participant and may be used during the preparation and performance.

2. Information may be written on both sides of the note card.

3. Participants must furnish their own pens and pencils.

4. The speech should be four (4) minutes in length.

5. No reference materials may be brought to or used during the preparation or presentation.

Procedure Participants must report for instructions thirty (30) minutes prior to the time of the first scheduled speech. The order of

performance will be drawn at random by an impartial person in the event office. Participants will be allowed ten (10) minutes to

prepare their speeches prior to appearing before the judges. All participants will address the same topic in their speeches. Any

notes made during the preparation time may be used when speaking. The note card must be submitted to the event administrator

at the conclusion of the speech. Information may be written on both sides of the note card. At the time of the performance, the

event administrator will introduce each participant by name only. Each speech should be four (4) minutes in length. A timekeeper

will stand at three (3) minutes. When the speaker is finished, the time used by the participant will be recorded, noting a deduction

of five (5) points for any time under 3:31 or over 4:29 minutes. The first-place winner of this event will be eligible to compete at

the National Leadership Conference.

Judging Participants’ speeches will be evaluated by a panel of judges. All decisions of the judges are final.

Awards The number of awards presented will be determined by the judges and/or number of entries. A maximum number of five (5)



Second 4 Second 4

Third 3 Third 3


Fifth 1


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Impromptu Speaking Performance Rating Sheet

Evaluation Item Not

Demonstrated

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Exceeds

Expectations

Points Earned

Content

Relation to the topic 0 1–5 6–10 11–15


Suitability and accuracy of statements 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Organization



Accomplishment of purpose 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Delivery


stated; appropriate business language used 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Demonstrates self-confidence, poise, and a good

attitude 0 1–2 3–4 5

Uses appropriate gestures and has good eye contact 0 1–2 3–4 5

Speech: sincere, interesting, clear, creative,

convincing, and concise

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Subtotal /100 max.

Time Penalty Deduct five (5) points for presentations under 3:31 or over 4:29 minutes. Time: _____




Name

School


Judge’s Comments:

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Introduction to Business The American business enterprise system functions effectively when participants are properly trained to make good business

decisions. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who demonstrate an understanding of the American business

enterprise system and its effect on consumers, employees, and entrepreneurs.

Content The written objective test may include questions on the characteristics and organization of business; money management and

banking; economic systems; rights and responsibilities of employees, managers, owners, and government; insurance;

consumerism; and career awareness.




competition.











Second 4 Second 4

Third 3 Third 3


Fifth 1


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Introduction to Business Communication Learning to communicate in a manner that is clearly understood by the receiver of the message is a crucial task for all

businesspeople. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who are working toward improving their business

communication skills of writing, speaking, and listening.

Content The written objective test may include grammar, word definition and usage, proofreading, spelling, punctuation, numbers,

capitalization, and oral communication concepts.




competition.











Second 4 Second 4

Third 3 Third 3


Fifth 1


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Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure This event provides recognition for FBLA members who demonstrate knowledge of basic principles of parliamentary procedure

along with an understanding of FBLA’s organization and procedures.

Content The written objective test will consist of parliamentary procedure principles and FBLA bylaws.




competition.











Second 4 Second 4

Third 3 Third 3


Fifth 1


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Introduction to Technology Concepts The process of data is important to the successful operation of business. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who

understand the basic principles involved in computer technology.

Content The objective test may include questions on basic computer principles, terminology, computer application concepts, programming

concepts and procedures, and computer equipment.




competition.






any event.






Second 4 Second 4

Third 3 Third 3


Fifth 1


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Job Interview This event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate proficiency in applying for employment in the Business and Information

Technology industry.

Content This event consists of three parts:

Letter of Application/Résumé

The letter of application/résumé must be composed prior to the regional conference and submitted to the Regional Director. The

deadline for submission will be determined by each Regional Director. Finalists will be chosen from the eligible contestants.

Job Application Form

Each finalist will complete a job application form that will be furnished.

Interview

Each finalist will be scheduled for a simulated job interview.

Eligibility Each local chapter may enter one member in the regional event. A participant who placed first in this event at a previous State

Leadership Conference or represented Virginia at a previous National Leadership Conference is not eligible. First-place regional

winner is eligible for state competition. The first- and second-place state winners will represent Virginia at the National

Leadership Conference.

Each participant must

have definite plans either to work in the Business and Information Technology industry upon high school graduation or to

attend a postsecondary school or college and major in a Business and Information Technology program, such as Business and

Information Technology Education, Business Administration, or Office Management

have an above-average scholastic records in Business and Information Technology subjects

have a marketable skill in one or more Business and Information Technology area and apply for a job classified as a Business

and Information Technology occupation. This job must be one for which he/she is now qualified or will be qualified at the

completion of the current school year.

Regulations 1. Each participant must apply for a position with Merit Corporation. Merit Corporation is a fictional large national corporation

headquartered in Washington, D.C. 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.

2. Each participant must submit three letter-size manila folders, each containing a single copy of the following items:

A one-page letter of application from the participant addressed to:

Dr. Terry E. Johnson

Director, Human Resources

Merit Corporation

1640 Franklin Place

Washington, DC 20041

A brief résumé not exceeding two pages. Photographs are not allowed.

No other materials may be submitted to the judges.

3. The tab of each folder must be labeled with participant’s name, school, and event title. Include the participant’s name on all

pages submitted.

4. Judges must deduct up to ten (10) points from the score of a participant who submits materials but does not adhere to the

event guidelines for the submission of proper materials. Judges will determine the amount of the point deduction, to be used

for all affected participants, prior to judging.

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5. The letter of application and résumé must be prepared by a student member, not advisers. Advisers should serve as

consultants to ensure that the letter of application and résumé are well organized, contain substantiated statements, and are

written in an appropriate business style.

6. The letters of application and résumés will not be returned.

Procedure Regional

Letters of Application and Résumés. Letters must be submitted to the Regional Director prior to the Regional Spring Conference

by an exact date to be established annually. See Regulation No. 2.

Application. Each finalist will complete a job application form. The participant may bring an additional copy of his/her résumé to

assist in completing the job application. Participants must furnish their own pens and pencils.

Interview. Individuals who qualify as a finalist will be interviewed for 8 minutes by a panel of judges.

State

Letters of Application and Résumés. These materials are to be submitted at registration on the first day of the State Leadership

Conference. See Regulation No. 2.

Application. Prior to the interview portion of the event, each regional representative will complete a job application form. The

participant may bring an additional copy of his/her résumé to assist in completing the job application. Participants must furnish

their own pens and pencils.

Interview. All regional representatives will be scheduled for 8-minute interviews with a panel of judges.

Judging The event will be evaluated by panels of judges. All decisions of the judges are final.




Second 5 Second 5

Third 4 Third 4


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Job Interview Interview Rating Sheet

Evaluation Item Not

Demonstrated

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Exceeds

Expectations

Points Earned

Professional Presentation

Demonstrates poise, maturity, and a good attitude 0 1–2 3–4 5

Demonstrates self-confidence, initiative and

assertiveness 0 1–2 3–4 5

Displays professional appearance (meets dress code

requirements) 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Demonstrates proper greeting, introduction, and

closing 0 1–2 3–4 5

Interview

Demonstrates the ability to understand and respond

to interview questions 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Illustrates adequate qualifications for the position 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Possesses career knowledge about the position 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Justifies career plans 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Asks appropriate questions 0 1–2 3–4 5


Displays effectiveness of application materials

(résumé, letter of application, and job application) 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Subtotal /100 max.

Dress Code Penalty Deduct five (5) points for failure to follow dress code.

Penalty Points Deduct five (5) points for failure to fully follow the guidelines.


Name

School


Judge’s Comments:

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Content The State Executive Board established four scholarships for higher education to give recognition to outstanding leaders in

Virginia FBLA. Since these scholarships will provide additional opportunities for leadership growth, the Board is providing

financial assistance toward the future education of these leaders. In March 2008, the Virginia FBLA-PBL Foundation added two

additional scholarships in honor of former Virginia FBLA-PBL State Specialist, Sarah Lowe Thompson.

These scholarships are named for L. Marguerite Crumley, a former State Supervisor of Business Education who served as FBLA-

PBL Executive Secretary, State Chairman, and a member of the FBLA-PBL National Board of Directors; Frank Manning Peele,

who was FBLA-PBL Executive Secretary from 1970–78; and Sarah Lowe Thompson, State Specialist from 1978–2000 and

former Chairman of the FBLA-PBL National Board of Directors.

Eligibility Each local chapter may submit two (2) applications to the Regional Director by the date established annually. Chapters that

have contributed to the Virginia FBLA-PBL Foundation may submit a third application for the Foundation’s Sarah Lowe

Thompson scholarship. Applications may be completed and submitted before the students have been notified of their acceptance

at the colleges to which they have applied.

The applicants must

be prospective graduates of secondary schools

be residents of Virginia

be active members of FBLA

have completed (or will complete by end of the school year) acceptable program(s) in Business and Information Technology

Education

have plans for continuing education in the field of Business and Information Technology at a college, junior or community

college, technical institute, or other educational institution of higher learning

submit official application that will be evaluated for content and appearance.

Foundation scholarship applicants’ chapter must be a current member of the Virginia FBLA-PBL Foundation.

Procedure Regional

A committee appointed by the Regional Director will review the scholarship applications and select three finalists—one of which

must be from a school that has contributed to the foundation and three alternates based upon the submitted applications. The

Regional Director will send to the FBLA State Office all necessary forms for the regional finalists. Regional alternates will be

eligible for state competition only if finalists are unable to participate.

State

Regional finalists will be interviewed by a panel of judges at the State Leadership Conference. Of the three regional finalists, one

will be assigned to be interviewed for the Crumley scholarship, one for the Peele scholarship, and one for the Thompson

scholarship. Interviews will be eight (8) minutes in length.

These scholarships consist of six cash awards of $1,000 each to be paid to the educational institutions upon notification from the

admitting institutions that the students have made application, have been admitted, and have officially enrolled.

All finalists will be scheduled for an 8-minute interview with a panel of judges.

Judging At the regional level, a panel of judges will select three (3) finalists and three alternates based upon the applications submitted.

The interview portion of these events at the state level will be evaluated by a panel of judges. All decisions of the judges are final.

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Awards The number of awards presented will be determined by the judges and/or number of entries. The maximum number is six (6)

finalists at the regional level; six (6) finalists and three (3) alternates at the state level.

Forms relating to the L. Marguerite Crumley, Frank Manning Peele, Foundation’s Sarah Lowe Thompson Scholarships can also

be found in Appendix F.

Points for Participation Regional: Finalist 4 State: Winner 5

Alternate 3 Alternate 3

Participant 2

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L. Marguerite Crumley, Frank Manning Peele,

Foundation’s Sarah Lowe Thompson Scholarships Interview Rating Sheet

Evaluation Item Not

Demonstrated

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Exceeds

Expectations

Points Earned

Scholastic/Organizational Qualifications

Scholastic Aptitude/Achievement 0 1–8 9–17 18–25

FBLA Involvement 0 1–8 9–17 18–25

Interview

Professional appearance (grooming and appropriate

attire); poise, maturity, and attitude; communication

skills

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Evidence of career planning; evidence of community

involvement; goals and aspirations 0 1–5 6–10 11–15


Clear and concise presentation of facts; neatness;

completeness; correct grammar, punctuation, and

spelling

0 1–6 7–13 14–20

Penalty Points Deduct up to ten (10) points for failure to fully follow the guidelines.

Dress Code Penalty Deduct five (5) points for failure to follow dress code.


Name

School


Judge’s Comments:

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Largest Local Chapter Membership Content Effective regional, 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 that have attained the largest membership in FBLA.

Eligibility All local chapters are eligible.

Procedure Official membership records are audited in the FBLA State Office; therefore, no entry form is required for this event.

Judging Winners in this event are determined after an audit of state and national membership records.

Awards The three largest chapters in each region will be recognized at the Regional Spring Conference. Virginia’s five (5) largest

chapters will be recognized at the State Leadership Conference. The largest junior high/middle school chapter membership will be

awarded separately.


Second 4 Second 4

Third 3 Third 3

Fourth 2

Fifth 1

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Local Chapter Annual Business Report

Hamden L. Forkner Award

Business reports are used extensively to inform management, staff, stockholders, and the general public about all aspects of the

business. This event recognizes FBLA chapters that effectively summarize their year’s activities. This event provides participants

with valuable experience in preparing annual business reports.

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 business procedures.



THIS EVENT IS ONE OF THE REQUIREMENTS IF A CHAPTER IS TO BE NOMINATED FOR THE GOLD SEAL

CHAPTER AWARD OF MERIT.

Regulations The report format must adhere to the following guidelines.

General

Reports must be bound. Reports that are stapled, in three-ring binder or three-hole punched folders will not qualify for

Gold Seal Status.

The report must be prepared by student members, not advisers. Advisers should serve as consultants to ensure that the

report is well organized, contains substantiated statements, and is written in a business style.

The report must describe activities of the local chapter that were conducted between the previous year’s State Leadership


One copy of the report must be in the FBLA State Office by a date specified annually.

Entries not adhering to these regulations will be disqualified and will not count toward Gold Seal Chapter Status.

Reports will not be returned to chapters.

Report Contents













Report Covers








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criterion, include a statement to that effect in the report. The report must be similar to that of a business report with substantiated

statements in a clear and concise format.


Judging Reports will be reviewed by a screening committee to determine whether chapters have complied with event eligibility and



10.


Second 14

Honorable Mention 12

Participant 10


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Local Chapter Annual Business Report Report Rating Sheet

Evaluation Item Not

Demonstrated

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Exceeds

Expectations

Points Earned

Chapter Profile

Letter to chapter membership (by chapter officer) 0 1–2 3–4 5

Chapter Information Included

Number of members

Size of school and community

When and where chapter was organized

0 1–2 3–4 5

Productivity

Recruitment of members and chapters 0 1–2 3–4 5

Leadership development for officers and members 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Preparation of students for business careers 0 1–2 3–4 5

Service to the school and community 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Cooperation with business, professional, and service

groups 0 1–2 3–4 5

Participation in public relations activities 0 1–2 3–4 5

Support of FBLA national and state projects 0 1–2 3–4 5

Attendance and participation at state and nationally

sponsored conferences 0 1–2 3–4 5

Recognition

FBLA competitive events and activities 0 1–2 3–4 5–6

For school, community, business, and industry activities 0 1–2 3–4 5

Businesslike Procedures

Chapter management and organization 0 1–2 3–4 5

Financial development, including fundraising and

financial statement 0 1–2 3–4 5

Report Format

Clear and concise presentation with logical arrangement

of information following the rating sheet categories 0 1–3 4–7 8–10


business style 0 1–2 3–4 5

Design and graphics 0 1–2 3–4 5

Subtotal max./100




Total Points max./100

School


Judge’s Comments:

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Local Recruitment of Chapters Content This event honors local chapters that charter or reactivate chapters of FBLA and/or PBL. Additional FBLA and PBL chapters

provide more students with the opportunity to become better prepared for careers in business and information technology and

enable the expansion of services and activities.

Eligibility All local chapters are eligible. Chapters installing officers and inducting members of chapters already active do not qualify for

this event.

Regulations 1. A local chapter must recruit a minimum of two new/reactivating chapters to qualify.

2. A maximum of two chapters can receive credit for chartering/reactivating the same chapter.

Procedure Official membership records are audited in the FBLA State Office; therefore, no entry form is required for this event.

Judging The winner in this event is determined by an audit of state membership records prior to the State Leadership Conference.

Awards The winning chapter will be recognized at the State Leadership Conference.

Points for Participation State Winner: 5


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Management Decision Making Making critical decisions that provide the right direction and a winning position in today's business world is essential to good

management. Business executives must make high-quality, nearly instantaneous decisions all the time. The ability to make the

right decisions concerning vision, growth, resources, strengths, and weaknesses leads to a successful business. It is management’s

responsibility to manage for today and tomorrow, to manage for optimum efficiency, and to manage marketplace competition.

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 (at SLC only). Members of the team will assume the role(s) of management and present a

solution to the case-study problem.


The objective test may include questions on business and the business environment, forms of business ownership and the law,

ethics and social responsibility, information and communication systems, planning and strategic management, financial

management, human resource management, and careers. First- and second-place regional winners will take the objective test

online prior to the State Leadership Conference. Finalists in the performance portion of the event will be announced at the

conclusion of the opening session of the State Leadership Conference.

Topic for 2013 Conferences/Case Study (State Level Only)

The case study may consist of 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 team will assume the

role(s) of management and present a solution to the case problem. The five (5) teams with the highest objective test scores will be

scheduled for the performance portion of the event. The order of performance will be drawn at random by an impartial person in

the event office.

Oral Presentation

Members of the five (5) participating finalists’ teams will meet for instructions thirty (30) minutes before their performance is

scheduled to begin. Twenty (20) minutes before performance, each team will receive the decision-making problem.

Two (2) 4" by 6" note cards will be provided for each participant and may be used during the preparation and performance of the

oral segment of the event. Information may be written on both sides of the note cards. No reference materials, visual aids, or

computer equipment may be brought to or used during the preparation or performance.

The team has up to seven (7) minutes to present.





Procedure Regional





any event.

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State

Objective Test. A 60-minute written objective test on the previously listed Content will be administered online prior to the State

Leadership Conference. The team members will take the test collaboratively—each team will submit one answer sheet.

Five teams with the highest scores on this written test will be scheduled for a performance portion (case study). Finalist will be


Case Study. Members of the five finalist teams will meet for instructions and time assignments thirty (30) minutes before the first

performance is scheduled to begin. Twenty (20) minutes before performance, each team will receive the decision-making

problem.

Two 2" by 6" note cards will be provided for each participant and may be used during the preparation and performance of the oral

segment of the event. Information may be written on both sides of the note cards. No reference materials, visual aids, or computer

equipment may be brought to or used during the preparation or performance.

The team has up to seven (7) minutes to present the problem to the judges. All team members must be involved. The judges will

interact with the members during the presentation. The team members will be allowed to use their note cards during the

interaction.

A timekeeper will stand at six (6) and seven (7) minutes. When the team if finished, the time used will be recorded with a

deduction of five (5) points for any presentations under six and a half (6:30) minutes and over seven and a half (7:30) minutes.





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Management Decision Making Performance Rating Sheet

Evaluation Item Not

Demonstrated

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Exceeds

Expectations

Points Earned

Content


Alternatives are recognized, with pros and cons

stated and evaluated.

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Logical solution is selected, with positive and

negative aspects of its implementation given.

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Management’s decision is clear. 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Delivery


clearly stated; appropriate business language is used.

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Team members show self-confidence, poise, and

good voice projection.

0 1–3 4–7 8–10


presentation.

0 1–2 3–4 5


questions.

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Subtotal /100 max.



Time Penalty Deduct five (5) points for presentations under six and a half (6:30) minutes and over seven and a half (7:30)

minutes.


Objective Test (To be used in the event of a tie)

Name(s)

School


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Management Information Systems The ability to design and implement an information system solution to effectively manage vast amounts of information is a

valuable skill that leads to the success of many business entities today. The use of technology to develop these information

systems plays a crucial role in a business’ ability to compete in today’s business environment. This event provides recognition for

FBLA members who demonstrate an understanding of and ability to apply these skills.

Content This event consists of two (2) parts: an objective test and a performance component. A one (1) hour objective test will be

administered based on competencies involving systems analysis and design—systems development life cycle, database

management and modeling concepts, object-oriented analysis and design, user interfaces, system controls, defining system and

business requirements. Team members will take one objective test collaboratively. The finalist will be scheduled for a

performance. Nongraphing calculators may be used.

A case study will be given concerning a decision-making problem outlining a small business and its informational environment

and needs. Participants will then analyze the situation and recommend an information system solution to address the issues raised.





Procedure Regional





any event.

State

Objective Test. A 60-minute written objective test on the previously listed Content will be administered online prior to the State

Leadership Conference. The team members will take the test collaboratively—each team will submit one answer sheet.

Case Study

Five teams with the highest scores on this written test will be scheduled for a performance portion (case study). Finalist will be


All teams will be sequestered thirty (30) minutes before the first performance to receive instructions and time assignments.


Two (2) 4" x 6" note cards will be provided for each team member and may be used during the preparation and performance of

the event. 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 performance. Teams

have seven (7) minutes to present the case. The judges will interact with the members during the presentation.

Teams should introduce themselves, describe the situation, make their recommendations, and summarize their case. All team

members must participate in the presentation.

A timekeeper will stand at six (6) and seven (7) minutes. When the team is finished, the time used will be recorded, with a

deduction of five (5) points for any presentations under six and a half (6:30) minutes and over seven and a half (7:30) minutes.

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Management Information Systems Performance Rating Sheet

Evaluation Item Not

Demonstrated

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Exceeds

Expectations

Points Earned

Content

Describes the situation 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Issues a solution or recommendation 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Uses correct terminology 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Presents effective strategy 0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Explanation

System appropriate for size of business 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

System solution feasible and realistic given specified

time frame

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Technology currently available 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Future needs considered 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Information security issues addressed 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Meets the needs of the company 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Delivery

Team members show self-confidence, poise, and

good voice projection.

0 1–3 4–7 8–10


clearly stated; appropriate business language used.

0 1–3 4–7 8–10


questions.

0 1–3 4–7 8–10


presentation.

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Subtotal /150 max.



Time Penalty Deduct five (5) points for presentations under six and a half (6:30) and over seven and a half

(7:30) minutes.



Name(s)

School


Judge’s Comments:

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Marketing Marketing involves the distribution of products and services to the consumer. This event provides recognition for FBLA members

who possess knowledge of the basic principles of marketing.

Content The written objective test may include questions on the basic marketing fundamentals (price, product, place, and promotion),

economics, selling and merchandizing, channels of distribution, marketing, information research and planning, promotion,

advertising media, legal and social aspects of marketing, and e-commerce.

Eligibility Each local chapter may enter one team of two or three members in the regional event. Participants who placed first or second in

this event at a previous State Leadership Conference or represented Virginia at a previous National Leadership Conference is not

eligible. First- and second-place regional winners are eligible for state competition. First- and second-place state winners are

eligible for national competition.

Procedure Regional

A written objective test based on the previously listed Content will be administered. The test will be 50 minutes at regional level.


appropriate; however, no graphing calculators, PDAs (e.g., Palm Pilots), phones, or other memory-storage devices are allowed in

any event.

State

A written objective test based on the previously listed Content will be administered. The test will be administered online prior to

the State Leadership Conference. Finalists will be posted after the opening session of the State Leadership Conference.

The top five (5) teams with the highest score on the objective test will advance to the final round. The objective test score will be

used to break a tie.

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

Two (2) 4" x 6" note cards will be provided and may be used during the preparation and performance of the event.

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 team has seven (7) minutes to interact with a panel of judges and present the solution to the case.

A timekeeper will stand at six (6) minutes and again at seven (7) minutes. When the team is finished, the time used will

be recorded, with a deduction of five (5) points for any presentations under six and a half (6:30) and over seven and a

half (7:30) minutes.





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Marketing Performance Rating Sheet

Evaluation Item Not

Demonstrated

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Exceeds

Expectations

Points Earned

Content



and evaluated.

0 1–5 6–10 11–15


negative aspects of its implementation given.

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Marketing’s decision is clear. 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Delivery


stated; appropriate business language used

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Shows self-confidence, poise, and good voice

projection

0 1–3 4–7 8–10


questions

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Subtotal /100 max.


Penalty Points Deduct five (5) points for failure to follow guidelines.


(7:30) minutes.



Name(s)

School


Judge’s Comments:

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Network Design The ability to calculate the needs of an organization and then design and implement network solutions is a valuable skill in

today’s connected workplace. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who demonstrate an understanding of an

ability to apply these skills.

Content The written objective test may include questions on network installation—planning, configuration, and topology, problem solving

and troubleshooting, network administrator functions, configuration of Internet resources, backup and disaster recovery,

configuring network resources and services, and security.

Eligibility Each local chapter may enter one team in the regional event. The team must be composed of a team of two (2) to three members.

Participants who placed first or second in this event at a previous State Leadership Conference or represented Virginia at a

previous National Leadership Conference are not eligible. First- and second-place regional winners are eligible for state

competition. First- and second-place state winners are eligible for national competition.

Procedure Regional

A written objective test based on the previously listed Content will be administered. The test will be 50 minutes at regional level.

Team members will take the test collaboratively.


Calculators may be used in all written events as appropriate; however, no graphing calculators, PDAs (e.g., Palm Pilots), phones,


State

The event consists of two (2) parts: an objective test and a performance component. A one (1) hour objective test will be

administered based on the competencies listed. Team members will take one objective test collaboratively. Nongraphing

calculators will be provided. A case study will be given outlining a small organization and its computing environment and needs.

Participants will then be required to analyze the situation and recommend a network solution to address the issues raised in the

case study. Finalists will be posted at the conclusion of the opening session of the State Leadership Conference.

The top five (5) teams with the highest score on the objective test will advance to the final round. The objective test score will be

used to break a tie.


Two (2) 4" x 6" note cards will be provided for each team member and may be used during the preparation and

performance of the event. Information may be written on both sides of the note cards. They will be collected following

the presentation.

A flip chart and markers will be provided.

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

performance.

Teams have seven (7) minutes to interact with the judges and present the case.

Teams should introduce themselves, describe the situation, make their recommendations, and summarize their case. All

team members must participate in the presentation.

A timekeeper will stand at six (6) minutes and again at seven (7) minutes. When the team is finished, the time used will

be recorded, with a deduction of five (5) points for any presentations under six and a half (6:30) and over seven and a




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Third 4 Third 4


Fifth 2


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Network Design Performance Rating Sheet

Content

Describes the situation 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Resolves problem 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Uses correct terminology 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Presents an effective strategy 0 1–10 11–20 21–30

Technology

System appropriate for size of business 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Technology currently available or being developed 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Future needs considered 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Meets the needs of the company 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Delivery


clearly stated; appropriate business language used. 0 1–2 3–4 5


and good voice projection. 0 1–2 3–4 5


presentation. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Team members demonstrate the ability to effectively

answer questions. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Subtotal /150 max.

Penalty Deduct five (5) points for failure to follow the guidelines.



(7:30) minutes.



Name(s)

School


Judge’s Comments:

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Networking Concepts Acquiring a high level of familiarization and proficiency in working on and with networks is essential in today’s connected

workplace. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who have an understanding of data communications and network

administrations.

Content The written objective test will consist of items related to the responsibilities of a network administrator, methods for accessing

and configuring network services, automation of user tasks and activities, and use of messaging services.




competition.

Procedure A written objective test based on the previously listed Content will be administered . The test will be 50 minutes at regional level,



appropriate; however, no graphing calculators, PDAs (e.g., Palm Pilots), phones, or other memory-storage devices are allowed in

any event.






Second 4 Second 4

Third 3 Third 3


Fifth 1


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Parliamentary Procedure Dorothy L. Travis Award

This event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate knowledge of the principles of parliamentary procedure. This event is

based on team rather than individual competition. Team participants develop speaking ability and poise through competitive

performance.

Content This event consists of two parts:

Objective Test—Regional and State

The majority of questions on the written objective test will consist of parliamentary procedure principles with additional questions

on FBLA state and national bylaws.

Performance—State Only

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

Eligibility Each local chapter may enter one team that must be composed of four or five people. Team members should assume the roles of

president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, and an additional member if a fifth member is competing. No more than two team

members entering the regional/state event may have participated at a previous National Leadership Conference. The two teams

with the highest average score will represent the region in the state event. The team placing first at the State Leadership

Conference will represent Virginia in national competition.

The underclassman making the highest score on the state parliamentary procedure written test will become Parliamentarian of the

State Chapter. This individual may or may not be a member of the State Team.

Procedure Regional

Objective Test. A 50-minute written objective test based on the previously listed Content will be administered. The team score is

determined by averaging the scores of its members.


however, no graphing calculators, PDAs (i.e. Palm Pilots), phones, or other memory-storage devices are allowed in any event.

State

Objective Test. A 60-minute written objective test on the previously listed Content will be administered. The team score is

determined by averaging the scores of its members. Five teams with the highest average scores on this written test will be

scheduled for a performance test. Finalist for the performance portion of the event will be announced at the conclusion of the

opening session of the State Leadership Conference.

Performance. Members of the five finalist teams will meet for instructions and time assignments twenty (20) minutes before the

first performance is scheduled to begin. The team’s president will receive an envelope containing a copy of the problem for each

team member.

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.

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 problem must be included in the appropriate order of

business, but other items should also be taken up during the meeting.

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), an agenda for the meeting, 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 or the meeting agenda.

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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 9 to 11 minutes. A timekeeper will stand at 8 minutes. When each team is finished, the time used

will be recorded, noting a deduction of one point for each full half minute under 9 minutes or each full half minute over 11

minutes.


The performance portion of the event will be evaluated by a panel of judges. Judges’ decisions will be based on the most recent

edition of Robert’s Rules of Order. All decisions of the judges are final.

Final rank will be determined by a weighting of 20 percent for the team average test score and 80 percent for the team

performance score.



Parliamentary Authority Reference Robert, Henry M. III. Robert’s Rules of Order. Glenview, Illinois: Scott Foresman and Company.


Second 7 Second 7

Third 6 Third 6


Fifth 4

State Team

Member

3


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Parliamentary Procedure Performance Rating Sheet

Motions: Deduct one (1) point for each mistake in each classification.

Motions Classification Comments Value Score

Main 6

Subsidiary 6

Privileged 6

Incidental 6

Bring Again 6

Motions Performance Subtotal

Business of the Meeting

Problem quality (concise, complete, clear, germane) 15

Directions followed 5

Other business quality 10

Business of the Meeting Performance Subtotal

General Parliamentary Procedure

Proper order of business 10

Proper use of parliamentary terms 10

Clarity of expression and voice projection 5

Impartiality of presiding official 5

Initiative of members 5

Poise, dignity, and appearance 5

General Parliamentary Procedure Performance Subtotal

Subtotal /100 max.

Time Penalty Deduct one (1) point per full half minute under 8:31 minutes or over 11:29 minutes. Time: ______




Name(s)

School


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Partnership with Business Project This event recognizes FBLA chapters that develop and implement the most innovative, creative, and effective partnership plan for

increasing sustained communication and interaction with the Business and Information Technology community.

Content This project is designed to increase the number of chapters working in partnership with local businesses. The report should

describe the planning and implementation of activities that exposed FBLA members to the characteristics and responsibilities of

successful businesses and their leaders.



Regulations The report format must adhere to the following guidelines.

General

The report must be prepared by student members, not advisers. Advisers should serve as consultants to ensure that the

report is well organized, contains substantiated statements, and is written in a business style.

The report must describe activities of the local chapter that were conducted between the previous year’s State Leadership


One copy of the report must be sent to the FBLA State Office two to three weeks prior to the State Leadership

Conference, by an exact date to be established annually.

Entries not adhering to these regulations will be disqualified.

Reports will not be returned to chapters.

Report Contents













Report Covers









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criterion, a statement to that effect should be included in the report. The report must be similar to that of a business report with


Reports will be prejudged according to the following rating sheet. Up to three (3) members from each local chapter will give a

three-minute oral abstract of the project. Visual aids and audiovisual equipment may not be used. A timekeeper will stand at two

(2) minutes. Points will be deducted for any time under two and a half (2:30) minutes and over three and a half (3:30) minutes.


Judging Reports will be judged at the state level. Chapters receiving the top ten (10) scores will present a three (3)- minute oral abstract of

the project. Visual aids and audiovisual equipment may not be used.

Awards The number of awards presented will be determined by the judges and/or number of entries. The maximum number is five (5).

The first-place award is sponsored by the Virginia Business Education Association.


Second 9

Third 8

Fourth 7

Fifth 6

Participant 5


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Partnership with Business Project Report Rating Sheet

Evaluation Item Not

Demonstrated

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Exceeds

Expectations

Points Earned

Report Content

Development

Description of the partnership goals

0 1–2 3–4 5

Description of the planning activities used to build

a partnership

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Roles of business leaders and chapter members in

developing the partnership

0 1–2 3–4 5

Implementation

Description of the activities implemented to learn

concepts of business operations

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Roles of business leaders and chapter members in

implementing the project

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Results, concepts learned, and impact of the project

provided

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Degree of Involvement (e.g., hours spent, personal

contact, and executives and department heads

contacted)

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Examples of publicity and recognition received as a

result of the partnership

0 1–2 3–4 5

Report Format



sheet categories

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Creativity of written report and design 0 1–2 3–4 5


acceptable business style

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Subtotal /100 max.





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Partnership with Business Project Performance Rating Sheet

Evaluation Item Not

Demonstrated

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Exceeds

Expectations

Points Earned

Content


used to implement the partnership

0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Degree of chapter involvement in the project 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Explain roles of business leaders and chapter

members in implementing the project

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Information learned from management (i.e., business

planning, organization, motivation, control,

objectives, and goal setting)

0 1–5 6–10 11–15


Student evaluation of project effectiveness 0 1–2 3–4 5

Delivery



0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Demonstrates self-confidence, poise, assertiveness,

and good projection

0 1–2 3–4 5


questions

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Subtotal /100 max.

Time Penalty Deduct five (5) points for presentation under 2:30 or over 3:30 minutes. Time: _______






School


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Personal Finance Financial literacy is essential in meeting the financial challenges of the 21st century. This event recognizes students who possess

essential knowledge and skills related to financial issues, can analyze the rights and responsibilities of consumers, and apply

knowledge to financial situations.

Content The written objective test may include questions on the financial principles related to personal decision making, earning a living

(income, taxes), managing budgets and finance, saving and investing, buying goods and services, banking, credit, and insurance.




competition.

Procedure A written objective test based on the previously listed Content will be administered. The test will be 50 minutes at regional level;





are final.




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Public Speaking I This event recognizes FBLA members who are beginning to develop qualities of business and information technology leadership

by developing effective speaking skills.

Content The content of the four (4)-minute speech must be of a business nature and must be developed from one or more of the nine

FBLA-PBL goals.



winner is eligible for state competition. First- and second-place state winners are eligible for national competition.

Only members enrolled in grades 9 and 10 are eligible for this event.

Regulations 1. The speech should be four (4) minutes in length, of a business nature, and must be developed from one or more of the nine

FBLA-PBL goals.

2. Each participant’s speech must be the result of his/her own efforts. Facts and working data may be secured from any source.

The speech must be prepared by the student member, not advisers. Advisers should serve as consultants to ensure that the

speech is well organized, contains substantiated statements, and is written in a business style.

3. When delivering the speech, the participant may use notes or note cards.

4. No visual aids may be used.

5. A lectern will be available. No microphone will be used.

Procedure Participants will report for instructions and random selection of speaking times shortly before the first speech.

At the time of the performance, the event administrator will introduce the participant by name only.

Each speech should be four (4) minutes in length. A timekeeper will stand at three (3) minutes. When the speaker is finished, the

timekeeper will record the time used by the participant, noting a deduction of five points for any time under 3:31 or over 4:29.





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Third 3 Third 3


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Public Speaking I Performance Rating Sheet

Evaluation Item Not

Demonstrated

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Exceeds

Expectations

Points Earned

Content

Relation to FBLA-PBL goals 0 1–3 4–7 8–10


Suitability and accuracy of statements 0 1–2 3–4 5

Organization




Delivery


projection

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Uses appropriate gestures and good eye contact 0 1–2 3–4 5



0 1–3 4–7 8–10



0 1–2 3–4 5

Subtotal /100 max.

Time Penalty Deduct five (5) points for presentations under 3:31 or over 4:29 minutes. Time _____




Name(s)

School


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Public Speaking II This event recognizes FBLA members who, through public speaking, demonstrate qualities of Business and Information

Technology leadership by presenting a well-organized, logical, and substantial speech.

Content The content of the five (5)-minute speech must be of a business nature and must be developed from one or more of the nine

FBLA-PBL goals.



winner is eligible for state competition. First- and second-place state winners are eligible for national competition.

Regulations 1. The speech should be five (5) minutes in length, of a business nature, and must be developed from one or more of the nine

FBLA-PBL goals.

2. Each participant’s speech must be the result of his/her own efforts. Facts and working data may be secured from any source.

The speech must be prepared by the student member, not advisers. Advisers should serve as consultants to ensure that the

speech is well organized, contains substantiated statements, and is written in a business style.

3. When delivering the speech, the participant may use notes or note cards.

4. No visual aids may be used.

5. A lectern will be available. No microphone will be used.

Procedure Participants will report for instructions and random selection of speaking times shortly before the first speech.

At the time of the performance, the event administrator will introduce the participant by name only.

Each speech should be five (5) minutes in length. A timekeeper will stand at four (4) minutes. When the speaker is finished, the

timekeeper will record the time used by the participant, noting a deduction of five points for any time under 4:31 or over 5:29.





Second 4 Second 4

Third 3 Third 3


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Public Speaking II Performance Rating Sheet

Evaluation Item Not

Demonstrated

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Exceeds

Expectations

Points Earned

Content

Relation to FBLA-PBL goals 0 1–3 4–7 8–10


Suitability and accuracy of statements 0 1–2 3–4 5

Organization




Delivery


projection

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Uses appropriate gestures and good eye contact 0 1–2 3–4 5



0 1–3 4–7 8–10



0 1–2 3–4 5

Subtotal /100 max.

Time Penalty Deduct five (5) points for presentations under 4:31 or over 5:29 minutes. Time _____




Name(s)

School


Judge’s Comments:

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Spreadsheet Applications This event recognizes FBLA state chapters that spreadsheet skills are necessary to convert data to information in business. This

event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate that they have acquired skills for spreadsheet development in business.

Content Regionally, this event is composed of one (1) part: an objective test. State competitors will also take the objective test and a

school-site computer spreadsheet applications test. Participants should be well prepared in basic mathematical concepts as well as

data organization concepts. Participants should be prepared to utilize data by creating formulas, using functions, generating

graphs for analysis purposes, using pivot tables, creating macros, and filtering and extracting data. The objective test participants

may be tested on their knowledge of data-entry techniques, editing capabilities, creating formulas, using functions, (including

those containing absolute values), formatting, charting, and analyzing chart data.




competition.

Procedure Regional

Objective Test. A 50-minute written objective test based on the previously listed Content will be administered.


Calculators may be used in all written events as appropriate; however, no graphing calculators, PDAs (i.e. Palm Pilots), phones,


State

Objective Test. A 60-minute written objective test on the previously listed Content will be administered.

Participants will also complete a school-site computer spreadsheet application test.

Participants must furnish their own no. 2 pencils and erasers; for both portions of this event, they may use their own cordless

calculators that are noiseless.






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Third 3 Third 3


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State Service Project Project ASK is the FBLA-PBL State Service Project. ASK, Association for the Support of Children with Cancer, is a non-profit

association of parents, health professionals, and concerned citizens throughout Virginia. FBLA-PBL’s support of Project ASK

allows the organization to conduct diagnostic research, fund the position for a patient counselor/chaplain, and serve as a support

group for families of children with cancer.

Eligibility All local chapters are eligible to participate in the financial phase and/or the public information phase of the project. Attendance at

the State Leadership Conference is not required. There are no regional eliminations. Report forms necessary for participation in

Project ASK are sent to local chapters in a special mailing.

Financial Phase Each FBLA chapter making a monetary contribution to Project ASK will be recognized with a Certificate of Appreciation at the

State Leadership Conference. In order for local chapters to receive points for participation and to be eligible for a certificate, the

Project ASK Report Form must be submitted to the FBLA State Office two to three weeks prior to the State Leadership

Conference, by an exact date to be established annually. Those chapters making the largest regional contributions and the largest

statewide contribution will receive plaques at the State Leadership Conference.

Publication Information Phase 1. Projects chosen should focus on the roles FBLA members can play in educating their peers and the general public about

childhood cancer and the ASK organization. These projects should be directed toward generating public interest in ASK and

its purposes.

2. Projects can involve FBLA members, other young people, school faculty and administrators, medical personnel, ASK

members, and Business and Information Technology and community leaders.

3. The report must describe activities conducted between the previous year’s State Leadership Conference and the current year’s

State Leadership Conference.

4. The report format must adhere to the following guidelines:

Report Contents












Report Covers









5. One copy of the project report must be submitted to the FBLA State Office two-to-three weeks prior to the State Leadership

Conference, by an exact date to be established annually.




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Judging Project ASK financial records maintained by the FBLA-PBL Specialist will be audited prior to the State Leadership Conference

to determine chapters making contributions to the project.

The public information reports will be reviewed by a screening committee to determine whether chapters have complied with

event eligibility and regulations. A panel of judges that will include ASK representatives will select the winners. All decisions of

the judges are final.

Awards The number of awards presented will be determined by the judges and/or number of entries. The maximum number of awards for

the financial phase is 12; for the public information phase, 5.

Points for Participation (Financial Phase) Local Chapter Contribution: 10 points

Largest Regional Contribution: 4 additional points

Largest State Contribution: 3 additional points

Points for Participation (Public Information Phase) State: First 10

Second 9

Third 8

Fourth 7

Fifth 6

Participant 5

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Technology Concepts Business and Information Technology leaders must understand the impact of technology and knowhow to harness it effectively to

drive their business success. This event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate an understanding of technology and its

potential.

Content The written objective test may include questions on the Internet, networking, telecommunications, computer applications and

integration, as well as basic technology concepts and business equipment.




competition.




however, no graphing calculators, PDAs (i.e. Palm Pilots), phones, or other memory-storage devices are allowed in any event.






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Web Site Design This event recognizes local chapters that promote FBLA local, state, and national activities through the development and

maintenance of a Web site. Utilizing technology to communicate with members and the general community significantly

enhances a chapter’s ability to promote its activities, members, and the ideals of FBLA-PBL.

Content 2013 National Topic

The Web site developed for competition at the 2013 NLC will be based on the following:

Your FBLA has decided to create a community calendar where you will feature all community events in one centralized place.

The Web site should provide information about the events, times, locations, and other relevant information. Contact information,

maps, or directions also would be helpful elements in the Web site. Please provide your own FBLA chapter's events. Incorporate

one type of social media, which will allow for others to find out about the calendar through Facebook, Twitter, etc.

Copyright and Fair Use Information. It is the policy of FBLA-PBL to comply with state and federal copyright laws. You may

use the following Web sites as a reference:

Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines for Teachers at http://www.mediafestival.org/copyrightchart.html

U.S. Copyright Office at http://www.copyright.gov/ or http://www.copyright.gov/title17/circ92.pdf


state winners will represent Virginia at the National Leadership Conference. Entries must be created by an individual or a team of

two (2) or three (3) members. Participants must be members of an active local chapter and be on record in the FBLA-PBL

national office as having paid dues by March 1 of the current school year. In the event of a team submission, no more than one (1)

member may have competed in this event at a previous National Leadership Conference.

Procedure Regional

1. Regional Directors will determine due date for regional substitutions.


3. An official event entry form must be completed and submitted by the chapter adviser. This form will list the following

information: chapter name, team member names, school, city, state, and URL.

4. The Web site must be available for viewing on the Internet at the time of judging. No changes may be made to the Web site

after the official entry date.

5. Any photographs, text, trademarks, or names that are used on the site must be supported by proper documentation and

approvals. Members are expected to follow all applicable copyright laws and may be disqualified if items are used

inappropriately.

6. Web sites should be designed to allow for viewing on as many different platforms as possible.

State

Regional winners will present at the State Leadership Conference.

Chapters must provide all presentation equipment. A screen will be provided.

The presentation is an explanation of the Web site, and the Web site may be shown to the judges when explaining the

site. The teams or individuals will be able to access their URL. The explanation should include, but not be limited to,

development of the topic, development and design process, use and implementation of innovative technology, use and

development of media elements, and copyright issues with pictures, music, and other items.

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 SLC; however, all team members who wish to be recognized as state

winners must register for the SLC. No replacement or substitutes will be allowed. The individual or team members must

perform all aspects of the presentation (e.g., speaking, setup, operating audiovisual equipment). 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 or audience.

The individual or team has three (3) minutes to present.

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A timekeeper will stand at two (2) minutes and three (3) minutes. When the presentation is finished, the timekeeper will

record the time used, noting a deduction of five (5) points for any time under two and a half (2:30) and over three and a








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Third 4 Third 4


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Web Site Design (For regional competition only)

Production Rating Sheet

Evaluation Item Not

Demonstrated

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Exceeds

Expectations

Points Earned

Page Layout and Design

Overall design is aesthetically appealing. 0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Design is consistent across all pages. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Design shows creativity, originality, and supports

theme.

0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Design maintains a high level of usability. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Content

Proper use of grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc. is

applied.

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Copyright laws have been followed, permissions are

cited on the Web site, and the use of templates is

identified at the bottom of the page.

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Product/service message is clear. 0 1–10 11–20 21–30

Theme is fully and effectively developed. Solution

adequately addresses assigned topic.

0 1–10 11–20 21–30

Technical

Validation [(X)HTML and CSS code validates] is

present.

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Overall code—readability, white space, semantic,

efficient, separation of structure is effective.

0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Site interactivity functions and is error-free. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Additional technologies; e.g., Flash, JavaScript, etc.

are used appropriately.

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Site is compatible with multiple user agents and

browser variants.

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Subtotal /200 max.

Penalty Points Deduct five (5) points each for not following Guidelines.

Penalty Points Deduct five (5) points for not submitting a Statement of Assurance.


Name(s)

School


Judge’s Comments:

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Web Site Design (For state competition only)

Performance Rating Sheet

Evaluation Item Not

Demonstrated

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Exceeds

Expectations

Points Earned

Content

Describes the development of the topic 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Explains the development and design process 0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Explains the use of your social media elements and

why they were selected

0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Explains the development of media elements

(graphics, video, audio, etc.)

0 1–7 8–14 15–20

References proper documentation of picture, audio,

etc.

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Delivery



0 1–3 4–7 8–10


projection

0 1–2 3–4 5


questions

0 1–2 3–4 5

Subtotal /100 max.

Time Penalty Deduct five (5) points for presentations under two and a half (2:30) minutes and over three and





Prejudged Score /200 max.

Final Score (add total points and prejudged score) /300 max.

Name(s)

School


Judge’s Comments:

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Who’s Who in FBLA This event honors FBLA members who have made outstanding contributions to the association at the local, regional, state, and

national levels.

Eligibility Each local chapter may nominate one member.

The nominee must

be a senior

submit the official application to the FBLA State Office two to three weeks prior to the State Leadership Conference, by an

exact date to be established annually

complete the Future level of the Business Achievement Awards.

State officers automatically earn recognition in this event; therefore, having a state officer does not prohibit a chapter from

selecting an additional member for this honor.

Regulations No more than one percent of the membership will receive this award at the state level.

Procedure Criteria for selection of a nominee must include

years of participation in FBLA activities

extent of participation in regional, state, and national conferences

offices, chairmanships, and committee memberships held

contributions to local, state, and national projects

participation in other activities

recommendations supportive of the member’s involvement in FBLA.

Judging Applications will be reviewed in the FBLA State Office for adherence to the stated criteria for nomination. A panel of judges will

select those to be recognized as recipients of Virginia Who’s Who in FBLA awards. Of those selected, one person will be chosen

to represent Virginia at the National Leadership Conference. All decisions of the judges are final.

Awards The number of awards presented will be determined by the judges and/or number of entries.

Forms relating to Who’s Who in FBLA can also be found in Appendix F.

Points for Participation State: Winner 5

Participant 2


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Word Processing I Word processing skills are necessary to obtain information processing positions in the business and information technology

industry. This event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate that they have acquired entry-level skills for word processing

positions in business and information technology.

Content Participants should be well prepared in basic keyboard knowledge and in the production of letters, memorandums, reports,

tabulations, résumés, and material from rough drafts and unarranged copy. Documents should adhere to the National Format

Guide.

Chapters may elect to use voice-recognition programs for their skill event competitions. However, the chapter must apply the

voice-recognition software, a laptop computer, and all peripherals.

In addition, participants will be tested on their understanding and mastery of documents, grammar, punctuation, spelling,

proofreading, basic keyboarding terminology and concepts, and related application knowledge.




competition.

Only members enrolled in grades 9 and 10 are eligible for competition. A participant who is or has been enrolled in office

procedures and/or skill-related courses that included keyboarding instruction and/or keyboarding production work beyond that

taught in the basic one-year keyboarding course must not be entered in this event.

Procedure Regional

At the regional level, only a performance test will be administered. One hour will be allowed for this test, including time for

general directions and equipment setup. Participants must recognize the necessity for accurate proofreading. Documents should

adhere to the National Format Guide. Word-division manuals and dictionaries may be used as reference materials.

State

The performance portion of this event will be administered at the regional level prior to the State Leadership Conference. One

hour will be allowed for the test, including time for general directions, and equipment setup. Participants must recognize the

necessity for accurate proofreading. Documents should adhere to the National Format Guide. Word-division manuals and


A 60-minute written objective test based on previously written content and basic skills knowledge will be administered at the


Participants must furnish their own no. 2 pencils and erasers.


Judging of the performance test will be based on mailable copy. Documents will be evaluated by a panel of judges. Judges will

use the National Format Guide to evaluate materials. All decisions of the judges are final. At the state level, the performance

portion of this event will constitute 85 percent of the final score. Ties will be broken based on the scores associated with the

objective test portion of the event.

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Second 5 Second 5

Third 4 Third 4


Fifth 2


See Format Guide.

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Word Processing II A high level of word processing skill is a necessity for employees in productive offices. This event recognizes FBLA members

who demonstrate that they have acquired word processing proficiency beyond the entry level.

Content Participants should be well prepared in the production of all types of business forms, which may include letters, memorandums,

tabulations, reports, statistical reports, and material from rough drafts and unarranged copy. Documents should adhere to the

National Format Guide.

Chapters may elect to use voice-recognition programs for their skill event competitions. However, the chapter must apply the

voice-recognition software, a laptop computer, and all peripherals.

In addition, participants will be tested on their understanding and mastery of document formatting rules, grammar, punctuation,

spelling, proofreading, basic keyboarding and word processing terminology and concepts, and related word processing

knowledge.


Leadership Conference or represented Virginia at a previous National Leadership Conference is not eligible. First- and second-

place regional winners are eligible for state competition. First- and second-place state winners are eligible for national

competition.

A participant must have had more instruction than that covered in the first year of keyboarding.

Procedure Regional

At the regional level, only a performance test will be administered. One hour will be allowed for this test, including time for

general directions and equipment setup. Participants must recognize the necessity for accurate proofreading. Documents should

adhere to the National Format Guide. Word-division manuals and dictionaries may be used as reference materials.

State

The performance portion of this event will be administered at the regional level prior to the State Leadership Conference. One

hour will be allowed for the test, including time for general directions, and equipment setup. Participants must recognize the

necessity for accurate proofreading. Documents should adhere to the National Format Guide. Word-division manuals and


A 60-minute written objective test based on previously written content and basic skills knowledge will be administered at the


Participants must furnish their own no. 2 pencils and erasers.


Judging of the performance test will be based on mailable copy. Documents will be evaluated by a panel of judges. Judges will

use the National Format Guide to evaluate materials. All decisions of the judges are final. At the state level, the performance

portion of this event will constitute 85 percent of the final score. Ties will be broken based on the scores associated with the

objective test portion of the event.

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Second 5 Second 5

Third 4 Third 4


Fifth 2


See Format Guide.

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FBLA Statement of Assurance

Event Entry Form

This form must be completed and sent for the following events:

Check one: Computer Game & Simulation Programming Digital Design & Promotion

Desktop Application Programming Electronic Career Portfolio

Digital Video Production Web Site Design

Provide the URL for Electronic Career Portfolio and Web Site Design. These events will be judged online. Make sure the URL

link is valid through the National Leadership Conference.

State: Check One: FBLA PBL

School:

Web site URL Address:

(where appropriate)

Member(s) Name(s):

Local Chapter Contact

Name:

Daytime/Cell Number:

Home E-mail:

I/We, the undersigned, attest that the design, creation, and implementation of the event are the original work of the above chapter

member(s). I/we agree that this event may be linked, promoted, and used in any way by the national FBLA-PBL, Inc. for

purposes of promoting the association. (Typed name is accepted for signature)

Name of Team Member

Adviser’s Name

Name of Team Member

Name of Team Member

Complete this Document Section for the Above Events (replaces Readme file):

Software Used:

Source of Information:

Copyright Notations:

Instructions for Running

Project:

Template(s) Used

(source):

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Competitive Events—Middle Level

Point System for Middle-Level FBLA Honor Chapters

Points

Received Activity 1. Each local chapter activity reported—maximum of 20 points;








Regional (1)

State (2)










12. Article printed in Tomorrow’s Business Leader (2)

13. Program of Work in on time, November 1 (2)





Bronze Membership (minimum of $100) (10)

Seeking Silver (10 Bonus Points)


State: First (10), Second (9), Third (8)

18. CAREER EXPLORATION


Points

Received Activity 19. COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT


20. COMPUTER SLIDE SHOW PRESENTATION




22. LARGEST LOCAL CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP

Regional: First (5), Second (4), Third (3)




24. STATE SERVICE PROJECT /PROJECT ASK

Financial Phase






Participant (5)

25. PROOFREADING & EDITING


26. SPREADSHEET


27. WEB PAGE CREATION


The point system can be found in Appendix E

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American Enterprise Project This event recognizes FBLA Middle-Level chapters that successfully implement an education program to promote free enterprise.

Description Reports must promote an awareness of some part of the American (free) enterprise system with the school and/or community and

answer the Project Format questions. The project is intended to help members learn more about the free enterprise system and is

designed for chapter participation.

Business Education Curriculum Standards

Communication, Entrepreneurship

Eligibility Each chapter may submit one (1) entry from its active local middle-level chapters that are on record in the FBLA-PBL National

Center as having paid dues by March 1 of the current school year.

Procedure Report Contents

Projects must be keyed in order of the statements listed below in the Project Format section.

The project should be no more than five pages including the cover sheet and attachments.

Pages must be on standard 8 ½" x 11" paper.

Pages may not be laminated or bound in sheet protectors.

Projects may be single- or double-spaced.


Copies should be sent, rather than important original documents.


Projects should be stapled in the upper left-hand corner with the cover sheet.

The project must describe an activity on American Enterprise/Free Enterprise that was conducted during the current school

year.

Project Format

The project report will consist of answers to the following statements. Key the following statements, then add your comments and

description.

Describe the chapter’s American Enterprise Project.

State the purpose and/or goals of the project. The purpose and/or goals should be keyed as numbers or bullets.

Describe how the chapter chose this particular project as an American Enterprise activity.

Describe the steps the chapter members used to plan and develop the project.

Describe how the chapter completed the project.

Describe why this project is unique.

Explain the benefits and impact your project had on the school or community.

Explain and give evidence of how the project was publicized by attaching at least one article, flyer, etc.

You may incorporate pictures into the report.

National Recognition Each state may submit two (2) winning projects that will be recognized by the National Center on the FBLA-PBL Web site, and

each chapter will each receive a medal for outstanding achievement.

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American Enterprise Project Rating Sheet

FBLA Middle Level

Evaluation Item Not

Demonstrated

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Exceeds

Expectations

Points Earned

Content

Description of project 0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Statement of project goals 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Description of project choice 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Description of project planning and development 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Description of implementation 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Uniqueness of project 0 1–2 3–4 5

Service to the community 0 1–2 3–4 5


Format of Project

Follows project criteria 0 1–3 4–7 8–10


acceptable business style (deduct 1 point for each

error)

0 1–5 6–10 11–15


School

Judge’s Signature

Judge’s Comments:

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Career Exploration Career Exploration recognizes those FBLA Middle-Level students who are working toward improving their knowledge of career

opportunities.

Description The objective test may include questions on skills, career plans, career goals, job searches, job applications, cover letters,

résumés, interviews, Occupational Outlook Handbook, and basic career education.

Business Education Curriculum Standards:

Career Development

Eligibility Each chapter may submit one (1) entry from its active local middle-level chapters who are on record in the FBLA-PBL National


All middle-level FBLA members in grades 5 through 9 are eligible for this event.

Procedure 1. The state chapter will administer this event either at a school-testing site or at a conference.

2. A 45-minute objective test will be administered based on the competencies listed in the description.

3. Participants must furnish their own no. 2 pencils and erasers.



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Community Service Project This event recognizes FBLA Middle-Level chapters that successfully implement a community service project to serve citizens of

the community.

Description Reports must describe a chapter project that serves the community and answers the Project Format questions. The activity must be

in the interest of the local community, focus on one primary project, and be designed for chapter participation.


Communication, Marketing

Eligibility Each chapter may submit one (1) entry from its active local middle-level chapters who are on record in the FBLA-PBL National


Procedure Report Contents

Projects must be keyed in the order of the statements listed below in the Project Format section.

The project should be no more than five pages including the cover sheet and attachments.



Projects may be single- or double-spaced.




Projects should be stapled in the upper left-hand corner with the cover sheet.

The project must describe a community activity that was conducted during the current school year.

Project Format

The project report will consist of answers to the following statements. Key the following statements followed with your

comments and description.

Describe the chapter’s Community Service Project.

State the purpose and/or goals of the project. The purpose and/or goals should be keyed as numbers or bullets.

Describe how the chapter chose this particular project as a community service activity.

Describe the steps the chapter members used to plan and develop the project.

Describe how the chapter completed the project.

Describe why this project is unique.

Explain the benefits and impact your project had on the community and its citizens.

Explain and give evidence of how the project was publicized by attaching at least one article, flyer, etc.

You may incorporate pictures into the report.



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Community Service Project Rating Sheet

FBLA Middle Level

Evaluation Item Not

Demonstrated

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Exceeds

Expectations

Points Earned

Content

Description of project 0 1–7 8–14 15–20

Statement of project goals 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Description of project choice 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Description of project planning and development 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Description of implementation 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Uniqueness of project 0 1–2 3–4 5

Service to the community 0 1–2 3–4 5


Format of Project

Follows project criteria 0 1–3 4–7 8–10



error)

0 1–5 6–10 11–15


School

Judge’s Signature

Judge’s Comments:

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Computer Slide Show Presentation This event provides recognition for FBLA Middle-Level members who demonstrate an ability to use presentation software to

prepare and deliver a message.

Description The following topic should be developed for this slideshow and submitted for competition:

Create a slideshow on how to stop cyber bullying. This presentation will be shown to the 5th grade at a neighboring school.


Communication, Information Technology

Eligibility Each chapter may submit one (1) entry. Entry may be created by an individual member or by a team, not to exceed three (3)

members. Participants must be members of an active local middle-level chapter who are on record in the FBLA-PBL National



Procedure 1. The slide show must address the topic in the Description section. Entries will be judged according to the rating sheet.

2. Presentation should be at least one (1) minute and no more than three (3) minutes in length.

3. Presentations may be submitted on a CD or DVD. Instructions should be included with the entry, describing the procedures

necessary to run the presentation, including the software used. All software and the required elements should be included

(i.e., pack-and-go) so the judges can view the presentation on any system.

4. Presentations should be clearly labeled with the name of the event, name of participant(s), school name, and state.

National Recognition Each state will submit two (2) winners, who will each receive a medal for outstanding achievement and be recognized by the

National Center on the FBLA-PBL Web site.

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Computer Slide Show Presentation Rating Sheet

FBLA Middle Level

Evaluation Item Not

Demonstrated

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Exceeds

Expectations

Points Earned

Content

Presentation content clearly relates to assigned

topic.

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Copyright laws have been followed and are cited. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10


Elements included in presentation are suitable and

appropriate.

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Presentation

Presentation includes identifiable opening, body,

and conclusion.

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Audio and visual elements are coordinated and

complementary.

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Transitions are effective and appealing. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Graphics enhance overall quality of presentation. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Presentation is effective at motivating audience to

action.

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Sound, transitions, timings, and/or other special

effects enhance the presentation.

0 1–3 4–7 8–10


Penalty Points Deduct five (5) points if presentation is under one (1) minute or over three (3) minutes.


Name(s)

School


Judge’s Comments:

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Desktop Publishing Application This event provides recognition for FBLA Middle-Level members who can demonstrate skills in the areas of desktop publishing

and creativity.

Description Participants should be prepared to design, create, and produce usable copy on a computer using desktop publishing software.

Students should be prepared to create documents such as a flyer, brochure, and invitation that include graphics, text, and

appropriate fonts and type sizes in a creative layout.


Communication, Information Technology






2. Students will be given 45 minutes to complete this skill test. Additional time will be allowed for general directions,

equipment setup, and warm-up. Problems are weighted according to difficulty and may be completed in any order.

3. Students may use only one computer for the event.

4. Participants may bring clip art or use the Internet to access graphics.

5. The finished product will be submitted in black and white or color on plain paper.

6. Word-division manuals and dictionaries may be used as reference materials.



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Desktop Publishing Application Rating Sheet

FBLA Middle Level

Evaluation Item Not

Demonstrated

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Exceeds

Expectations

Points Earned

Overall Appeal

Presentation immediately grabs audience. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Content effectively covers topic with all the vital

information—who, what, when, where, why, and

how.

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Presentation appeals to intended audience. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Layout

Layout is creative and original. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Text and graphics are well-balanced with no

overlapping items that reduce readability.

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Graphics are appropriate to subject and are

effectively utilized.

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Font selection (type, size, style, kerning, leading,

number of typefaces) is appropriate and appealing.

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Technical Features

Effective application of special effect(s) may

include but are not limited to drop caps, shadowing,

reverse type, screens, and mirror images.

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Effective text treatments (i.e., paragraph indents,

bullets, numbering, hanging indents, alignment,

text wrapping) are used.

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Proper use of grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.

is demonstrated.

0 1–3 4–7 8–10


Name(s)

School


Judge’s Comments:

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Keyboarding Applications I Knowledge of keyboarding is a necessity in today’s high-tech business world. This event is designed to recognize FBLA Middle-

Level members who can demonstrate basic keyboarding application skills.

Description Participants should be able to produce a personal letter, a one-page report, and a one- or two-column table/centering problem.

Results will be based on accuracy of printed copy and Standards of Mailability.


Information Technology

Eligibility Each chapter may submit one (1) participant. Participant must be a member of an active local middle-level chapter who is on

record in the FBLA-PBL National Center as having paid dues by March 1 of the current school year.


Procedure 1. The state chapter will administer this event either at a school testing site or at a conference.

2. Results will be based on mailable copy based on the Standards of Mailability.




5. Participants must recognize the necessity for accurate proofreading.



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Keyboarding Applications II Knowledge of keyboarding applications is a necessity in today’s high-tech business world. This event is designed to recognize

FBLA Middle-Level members who can demonstrate advanced keyboarding application skills.

Description Participants should be able to produce a personal letter; a one-page report with a title page, reference page, and citations; and a

two- or three-column table. Results will be based on accuracy of printed copy and Standards of Mailability.


Information Technology





2. Results will be based on mailable copy based on the Standards of Mailability.







183

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Local Chapter Activities Report This event recognizes FBLA-Middle Level chapters that effectively summarize their year’s activities.

Description The report should summarize the activities of the local chapter during the current school year. This report meets one of the

requirements for the Chapter Award of Merit program.


Communication

Eligibility Each chapter may submit one (1) report from its active local middle-level chapters who are on record in the FBLA-PBL National



Procedure The report should follow the Rating Sheet content.

Report Contents

Reports must not exceed a total of five (5) pages, including cover sheet and other documentation.



Reports may be single- or double-spaced.




Reports should be stapled in the upper left-hand corner with the cover sheet.

Reports must describe activities of the chapter that were conducted during the current school year.

National Recognition Each state will submit two (2) winning reports that will be recognized by the National Center on the FBLA-PBL Web site, and

each chapter will receive a medal for outstanding achievement.

184

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Local Chapter Activities Report Rating Sheet

FBLA Middle Level

Evaluation Item Not

Demonstrated

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Exceeds

Expectations

Points Earned

Content

Service to school and community 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Recruitment of members 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Leadership development for officers and members 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Support of FBLA-PBL national and state projects 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Public relations—evidence of publicity 0 1–5 6–10 11–15

Format of Report


arrangement of information

0 1–3 4–7 8–10



error)

0 1–5 6–10 11–15


Name(s)

School


Judge’s Comments:

185

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Outstanding Middle-Level Adviser Recognition This award honors FBLA Middle-Level advisers who have contributed to the success of FBLA Middle-Level on the local,

district/regional, state, and national levels.

Eligibility Each chapter may submit one (1) nominee who is an adviser of an active local middle-level chapter. The nominee must have

taught at least three years at the middle-level and have been an active FBLA Middle-Level adviser for three years.

Regulations 1. The nominee must submit a biographical sketch of no more than two pages and include the criteria listed below in the

Procedure section. This information is submitted to the state chairman or designee, who will complete the official event entry

form and submit it to the FBLA-PBL National Center.

2. Nominees for state and national Middle-Level Outstanding Adviser must be selected in accordance with the regulations of

the state chapter and national association.

3. Nominees must have been an FBLA Middle-Level adviser and middle-level teacher for at least three years.

Procedure Criteria for selection of nominees at the state level should include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Include the number of years taught (indicate years at each level).

2. Indicate the number of district/regional, state, and national conferences attended (minimum of three required).

3. Indicate two unique activities that your local chapter has successfully completed.

4. Indicate any workshops led or other responsibilities at the above conferences attended.

5. Indicate how you integrate FBLA Middle-Level activities into your classes.

6. Include a recommendation letter from a fellow colleague or administrator.

National Awards One (1) middle-level adviser may be nominated by each state chairman or designee and will be recognized as a recipient of the

National Middle-Level Outstanding Adviser Recognition on the FBLA-PBL Web site.

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Outstanding Middle-Level Member Recognition This award honors FBLA Middle-Level members who have contributed to the success of FBLA Middle-Level on the local,

district/regional, state, and national levels.

Eligibility Each chapter may submit one (1) student who is a member of an active local middle-level chapter and who is on record in the

FBLA-PBL National Center as having paid dues by March 1 of the current school year.




2. Nominees for state and national Middle-Level Outstanding Member must be selected in accordance with the regulations of

the state chapter and national association.


1. Include the number of years in FBLA Middle Level.

2. Indicate the extent of participation in district/regional, state, and/or national programs and conferences.

3. Indicate the offices, chairmanships, and/or committee memberships held in FBLA Middle Level.

4. Indicate your involvement in local activities and the outcome of at least one of the projects.

5. Answer the question, “What has FBLA done for me?”

6. Complete at least the Business level in the MAP membership program—Middle-Level Achievement Program.

7. Include a recommendation letter from the local chapter adviser.

National Awards One (1) middle-level student may be nominated by each state chairman or designee and will be recognized as a recipient of the

National Middle-Level Outstanding Student Recognition on the FBLA-PBL Web site.

187

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Outstanding Middle-Level Supporter Recognition This award honors outstanding leaders from within the school and/or the business sector who have contributed to the success of

FBLA Middle Level on the local, state, and/or national levels.

Eligibility Each chapter may submit one (1) person in the Middle-Level Outstanding Supporter Recognition event.




2. Nominees for Outstanding Supporter must be selected in accordance with the regulations of the state chapter and national

association.

3. Nominees may be members of an educational institution (non-teaching staff) or the business community.


1. Years of participation in FBLA Middle-Level activities

2. Promotion of FBLA Middle-Level through presentations, seminars, and school-related activities

3. Contributions to local, district/regional, state activities, and/or national activities

4. Financial assistance to and sponsorship of activities for local chapters

National Awards One (1) middle-level supporter may be nominated by each state chairman or designee and will be recognized as a recipient of the

National Middle-Level Outstanding Supporter Recognition on the FBLA-PBL Web site.

188

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Introduction to Business Communication (formerly Proofreading and Editing)

The ability to proofread work accurately is a valuable business tool. This event is designed to provide recognition for FBLA

middle-level members who are able to proofread accurately, using basic proofreading marks to indicate corrections for spelling

and grammatical errors.

Description The objective test may include questions on proofreading, grammar, punctuation, word division, expression of numbers,

capitalization, and business spelling.


Communication





2. A 45-minute objective test will be administered based on the competencies listed in the description.

3. Participants must furnish their own no. 2 pencils and erasers.

National Recognition Each state will submit two (2) winners, who will each receive a medal of excellence and be recognized by the National Center on

the FBLA-PBL Web site.

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Spreadsheet Knowledge of spreadsheet applications is a necessity in today’s high-tech business world. Middle-Level FBLA students must be

able to apply various spreadsheet applications in a business environment, utilizing critical thinking and decision-making skills.

Description Participants should be prepared to complete problems in a spreadsheet format, which may include various functions, including

formatting, sorting, editing, composing and applying formulas, and creating charts. Results will be based on accuracy and

formula-view printout.


Computation, Information Technology







3. Calculators are not allowed.


National Recognition Each state will submit two (2) winners, who will each receive a medal of excellence and be recognized by the National Center on

the FBLA-PBL Web site.

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Web Page Creation This event provides recognition for FBLA Middle-Level members who demonstrate an ability to develop a Web page using

HTML or Web design software and deliver a message.

Description The Web page submitted for competition should be developed to address the following topic:

Create a Web page highlighting MAP (Middle Level Achievement Program).





Procedure 1. The Web page may be one or two pages with at least one link.

2. The Web page must address the topic in the Description section. Entries will be judged according to the rating sheet.

3. Web pages must be submitted on a CD or DVD and must be viewable with a variety of browsers (Netscape, MS Internet

Explorer, Safari, and more).

4. Presentations should be clearly labeled with the name of the event, name of participant(s), school name, and state.



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Web Page Creation Presentation Rating Sheet

FBLA Middle Level

Evaluation Item Not

Demonstrated

Does Not Meet

Expectations

Meets

Expectations

Exceeds

Expectations

Points Earned

Overall Appeal

Presentation grabs audience’s attention. 0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Content of Web page(s) effectively covers topic with all

vital information included (who, what, when, where, why,

and how).

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Presentation appeals to the audience. 0 1–2 3–4 5

Layout

Layout is creative and original. 0 1–2 3–4 5

Format, text, and graphics are consistent and well-

balanced with no overlapping items that reduce

readability.

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Graphics are appropriate to subject and are effectively

utilized.

0 1–2 3–4 5

Font selection (type, size, style, kerning, leading, etc.) is

appropriate and appealing.

0 1–2 3–4 5

Use of color is appealing. 0 1–2 3–4 5

Technical Features

Site uses innovative technology tools and enhancements

effectively (e.g., streaming video or audio, Flash-type

program).

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Web pages are viewable on standard browsers. 0 1–2 3–4 5

Copyright laws have been adhered to and any photos,

text, trademarks, or names used on the site are supported

by proper documentation and approvals and are indicated

on the Web page(s).

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Navigation

Links are appropriate and support topic. 0 1–2 3–4 5

All links are functional and allow viewer path back to

home page.

0 1–3 4–7 8–10

Navigational scheme is logical and effective. 0 1–2 3–4 5


Penalty Points Deduct one (1) point each for a typographical, spelling, punctuation, or grammar error.


Name(s)

School


Judge’s Comments:

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Standards of Mailability Materials submitted in these events are graded against the standard of zero errors and business-like format. The Format Guide

must be followed for proper formatting of any type of word processing documents in Word Processing I & II and Computer

Applications. See the Format Guide at the end of this handbook.

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 per error.

1. Omission of a nonessential part of a document (e.g., reference initials, enclosure notation)

2. Minor errors in vertical placement

3. Minor errors in horizontal placement

4. Minor spacing errors

5. Inserted or omitted words that do not change the meaning of the sentence

6. Transposed 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.

1. Failure to follow specific directions

2. Keying or spelling errors

3. Inserted or omitted words that change the meaning of the sentence

4. Omission of essential parts of a document (e.g., date, inside address)

5. Format Guide not followed.

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Cover Sheet for

MIDDLE LEVEL EVENTS ONLY


Community Service Project

Local Chapter Activity Report

Go Green Project

School State

Chapter number Phone no. ( )

E-mail Fax no.

Mailing address

City State Zip

Principal’s name

Adviser(s)

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Appendix A 2012-2013 Crosswalk of FBLA Events to Business &

Information Technology Courses Note: Please refer to the Verso framework (cteresource.org) to find the information in the course.

Course(s) Events

6320

Accounting

Accounting I

Banking and Financial Systems

Business Calculations

Business Law

Business Skills and Knowledge

Cyber Security

Electronic Career Portfolio

Entrepreneurship

Future Business Leader

Introduction to Business

Job Interview

Leadership and Promotion Activities

Marketing

School and Community Service Activities

Spreadsheet Applications

6321

Accounting,

Advanced

Accounting II


Business Communication

Business Ethics

Business Law

Business Plan


Computer Applications

Cyber Security

D. J. Howard/Walker/Shell/Campbell/VBEA Scholarship/S.L.T. Award of Excellence

Database Design & Applications

Desktop Application Programming


Entrepreneurship



Job Interview

L. Marguerite Crumley/Frank Manning Peele Foundation-Sarah Lowe Thompson Scholarships


Management Decision Making


Technology Concepts

Who's Who in FBLA

6131 & 6132

Business Law Banking and Financial Systems


Business Ethics

Business Law

Business Procedures


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Course(s) Events


Economics


Entrepreneurship


Global Business


Job Interview




Marketing

Networking Concepts

Technology Concepts

Who's Who in FBLA

6135 & 6136

Business

Management


Business Ethics

Business Law

Business Procedures



Economics


Entrepreneurship


Global Business


Job Interview




Marketing

Networking Concepts

Technology Concepts

Who's Who in FBLA

6617 & 6611

Computer

Applications

Business Law

Business Procedures



Desktop Publishing


Job Interview


Networking Concepts


Technology Concepts

Web Site Design

Word Processing I

Word Processing II

6612 & 6614

Computer

Information

Systems

Business Presentation

Business Procedures




Desktop Publishing

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Course(s) Events

Introduction to Business Communications

Job Interview

Marketing

Networking Concepts

Public Speaking I

Public Speaking II


Technology Concepts

Web Site Design

Word Processing I

Word Processing II

6613& 6615

Computer

Information

Systems,

Advanced

Accounting II



Business Procedures





Desktop Publishing

Job Interview

Local Chapter Annual Business Report (Hamden L. Forkner Award)

Marketing

Network Design

Networking Concepts

Partnership with Business Project

Public Speaking I

Public Speaking II


State Service Project

Technology Concepts

Web Site Design

Word Processing I

Word Processing II

6650

Computer

Network

Software

Operations

Business Ethics

Business Law



Desktop Publishing

Emerging Business Issues


Job Interview

Network Design

Networking Concepts

Technology Concepts

Web Site Design

Word Processing I

Word Processing II

6660

Database Design

and

Management

(Oracle)


Business Plan



Desktop Publishing


Entrepreneurship

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Course(s) Events


Job Interview



Network Design

Parliamentary Procedure/D.L. Travis Award



Technology Concepts

6661

Database Design

and

Management

(Oracle),

Advanced





Job Interview




6662

Database Design

and

Management

with PL/SQL

(Oracle)


Job Interview

6630 & 6632

Design,

Multimedia, and

Web

Technologies


Business Financial Plan

Business Plan



Client Service



Computer Games and Simulation Programming

Computer Problem Solving

Cyber Security


Desktop Publishing

Digital Design and Promotion

Digital Video Production



Help Desk

Introduction to Technology Concepts

Job Interview




Marketing

Networking Concepts


Public Speaking I

Public Speaking II


Technology Concepts

Web Site Design

Word Processing I

198

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Course(s) Events

Word Processing II

6631 & 6633

Design,

Multimedia, and

Web

Technologies,

Advanced




Business Ethics


Business Plan


Business Procedures




Computer Games and Simulation Programming


Cyber Security


Desktop Publishing

Digital Design and Promotion




Entrepreneurship

Global Business

Impromptu Speaking

Introduction to Business Communication

Job Interview


Management Information Systems

Marketing

Network Design

Networking Concepts


Public Speaking I

Public Speaking II


Technology Concepts

Web Site Design

Word Processing I

Word Processing II

6161 & 6160

Digital Input

Technologies




Business Ethics


Business Law

Business Math

Business Plan


Business Procedures




Cyber Security



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Course(s) Events

Desktop Publishing




Entrepreneurship


Global Business

Impromptu Speaking




Job Interview





Marketing

Network Design

Networking Concepts


Public Speaking I

Public Speaking II



Technology Concepts

Web Site Design

Who’s Who in FBLA

Word Processing I

Word Processing II

6120 Economics

and Personal

Finance & 6121

Finance

Accounting I

Accounting II



Business Ethics


Business Law

Business Math

Business Plan


Business Procedures




Desktop Publishing

Economics



Entrepreneurship

Financial Activities


Global Business


Job Interview



200

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Course(s) Events

Marketing

Network Design

Personal Finance

Web Site Design

Word Processing I

Word Processing II

6670

Information

Technology (IT)

Fundamentals



Business Ethics


Business Law

Business Plan


Business Procedures




Cyber Security


Desktop Publishing




Entrepreneurship


Global Business




Job Interview


Network Design

Networking Concepts



Technology Concepts

Web Site Design

Word Processing I

Word Processing II

6151

Keyboarding

(Secondary)

Business Procedures




Job Interview




Technology Concepts

Who’s Who in FBLA

Word Processing I

6152 & 6153

Keyboarding

Applications

Business Procedures




Job Interview

201

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Course(s) Events




Technology Concepts

Who’s Who in FBLA

Word Processing I

Word Processing II

6735 & 6736

Legal Systems

Administration

Accounting I

Accounting II

Business Law

Business Procedures


Client Service



Desktop Publishing


Help Desk


Job Interview


Technology Concepts

Word Processing I

Word Processing II

6730 & 6731

Medical Systems

Administration

Accounting I

Accounting II


Business Law

Business Math

Business Procedures






Job Interview



Technology Concepts

Word Processing I

Word Processing II

6241 & 6242

Notetaking






Job Interview



Who’s Who in FBLA

Word Processing I

Word Processing II

6621 & 6622

Office

Administration


Business Math


202

2012–2013

Course(s) Events

Business Procedures





Entrepreneurship

Financial Activities




Job Interview




Marketing

Technology Concepts

Word Processing I

Word Processing II

6740

Office Specialist

I —Preparation


Business Procedures




Job Interview




Technology Concepts

Word Processing I

6741

Office Specialist

II —Preparation



Business Math

Business Procedures




Job Interview



Public Speaking I

Public Speaking II

Technology Concepts

Who’s Who in FBLA

Word Processing I

Word Processing II

6742

Office Specialist

III —

Preparation


Business Procedures





Job Interview



Technology Concepts

203

2012–2013

Course(s) Events

Who’s Who in FBLA

Word Processing I

Word Processing II

6115 & 6116

Principles of

Business and

Marketing

Accounting I

Accounting II





Business Ethics


Business Law

Business Math

Business Procedures



Desktop Publishing


Economics



Entrepreneurship


Global Business

Impromptu Speaking




Job Interview


Marketing

Network Design

Parliamentary Procedure/D. L. Travis Award

Personal Finance

Public Speaking I

Public Speaking II

Technology Concepts

Web Site Design

Word Processing I

Word Processing II

6640

Programming


Business Law




Computer Game & Simulation Programming

Desktop application Programming



Impromptu Speaking


Job Interview

Network Design

Networking Concepts

Public Speaking I

204

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Course(s) Events

Public Speaking II


Technology Concepts

Web Site Design

6625 & 6626

Word Processing


Business Law


Business Procedures




Desktop Publishing



Job Interview



Networking Concepts


Technology Concepts

Who’s Who in FBLA

Word Processing I

Word Processing II

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Appendix B: Directory 2012–2013 State Officer Team

STATE PRESIDENT

Julie Leonard

Lebanon High School

105 Charles C. Long Drive

Lebanon, VA 24266

276.971.1881

Adviser: Virginia Leonard

[email protected]

NEW RIVER VICE-PRESIDENT

Brennen Younger

George Wythe High School

#1 Maroon Way

Wytheville, VA 24382

276.228.5481

Adviser: L. E. Younger

[email protected]

VICE-PRESIDENT

Jessica Harless

Lee County Career and Technical Center

181 Vo Tech Drive

Ben Hur, VA 24218

276.346.1960

Adviser: Missy Hines

[email protected]

NORTHERN VIRGINIA VICE-PRESIDENT

Nicolas Western

James W. Robinson, Jr. Secondary School

5035 Sideburn Road

Fairfax, VA 22032

703.426.2312

Advisers: Anne Apigian and Carol Wilt

[email protected]

CAPITAL VICE-PRESIDENT

Rachel Musick

Middlesex High School

454 General Puller Memorial Hwy

P.O. Box 206

Saluda, VA 23149

804.758.2132

Adviser: Carl McWhorter

[email protected]

SHENANDOAH VICE-PRESIDENT

Selin Ulkuatam

Broad Run High School

21670 Ashburn Road

Ashburn, VA 20147

571.252.2300

Adviser: Christine Good

[email protected]

GERMANNA VICE-PRESIDENT

Timothy Betts

Stonewall Jackson High School

8820 Rixlew Lane

Manassas, VA 20109

703.365.2900

Adviser: Brenda Hayden

[email protected]

TNCC VICE-PRESIDENT

Amanda Sean

Menchville High School

275 Menchville Road

Newport News, VA 23602

757.886.7722

Adviser: Diane Zawadzki

[email protected]

LONGWOOD VICE-PRESIDENT

Traquan Gregory

Buckingham County High School

98 Fannie White Road

Buckingham, VA 23921

434.969.6180

Adviser: Patti Branch

[email protected]

TIDEWATER VICE-PRESIDENT Jonathan Parker

Advanced Technology Center

1800 College Cres

Virginia Beach, VA 23453

757.468.4235

Adviser: Linda Lavender

[email protected]

UVA’S COLLEGE AT WISE VICE-PRESIDENT

Maggie Bundie

Lebanon High School


Lebanon, VA 24266

276.889.6539


[email protected]

REPORTER

Jazzon Symns

Giles High School

1825 Wenonah Avenue

Pearisburg, VA 24135

540.921.1711

Adviser: Tabitha Young

[email protected]













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VSU VICE-PRESIDENT

Tyesha Evans

Hopewell High School

400 South Mesa Drive

Hopewell, VA 23860

804.541.6400

Adviser: Katina Moss

[email protected]

SECRETARY/TREASURER

Anna Wisch

Brentsville District High School

12109 Aden Road

Nokesville, VA 20181

703.594.2161

Adviser: Taryn Witt

[email protected]

VWCC VICE-PRESIDENT

Raekwon Moore

Patrick Henry High School

2102 Grandin Road SW

Roanoke, VA 24015

Adviser: Veronica Van Deventer

[email protected]

PARLIAMENTARIAN

Tyler Williams

George Wythe High School

#1 Maroon Way


276.228.5481

Adviser: L. E. Younger

[email protected]

STATE CORRESPONDING SECRETARY

Andrew Linthicum

Lebanon High School


Lebanon, VA 24266

276.889.6539


[email protected]

STATE SPECIALIST

Sandy Mills

Virginia FBLA-PBL

Piedmont Virginia Community College

173 Skirmisher Lane

Middletown, VA 22645

540.868.7043

540.868.7100 FAX

[email protected]







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2012–2013 FBLA Regional Directors

Germanna Region Sally M. Martin

6731 Riley Road [email protected]

Warrenton, VA 20187

Capital Region Mary Eckert 804.781.1812

Henrico County Public Schools 804.236.5705

P.O. Box 23120 [email protected]

Richmond, VA 23223

Longwood Region Melinda Fowlkes 434.395.2006

School of Business and Economics 434.395.2203

Longwood University [email protected]

Farmville, VA 23909

New River Region John M. Johnson 540.674.0747

Pulaski County High School 540.674.4722

5414 Cougar Trail [email protected]

Dublin, VA 24084

L. E. Younger 276.228.5481

George Wythe High School [email protected]

#1 Maroon Way


Northern Virginia Region Stephanie Holt 703.208.7807

Professional Technical Studies 703.280.1348

Fairfax County Public Schools [email protected]

7423 Camp Alger Avenue

Falls Church, VA 22042

Shenandoah Region Charisse Woodward 540.869.0060

Sherando High School [email protected]

185 S. Warrior Drive

Stephens City, VA 22655

Thomas Nelson Region Bryan Jones 757.825.3863

TNCC Room 112, Diggs Hall [email protected]

99 Thomas Nelson Drive

Hampton, VA 23666

Tidewater Region Jane R. Bleiler 757.539.0019

140 Robin Lane [email protected]

Suffolk, VA 23434

UVA’s College at Wise Region Betty Humphreys 276.328.0182

Department of Business and Economics 276.328.0247

UVA’s College at Wise [email protected]

Wise, VA 24293











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VSU Region LaVerne Vines, M.Ed. 804.862.7022

Director/Supervisor of Career and [email protected]

Technical Education, Adult Continuing

Education

3101 Johnson Road

Petersburg, VA 23805

VWCC Region Betsy Waskey 540.890.3090

Roanoke County Public Schools [email protected]

William Byrd High School

2901 Washington Avenue

Vinton, VA 24179

Pam Altieri 540.776.7320

Roanoke County Public Schools [email protected]

Hidden Valley High School

5000 Titan Trail

Roanoke, VA 24018




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FBLA State Presidents 1950–51 Jeanne Broughman Varina High School

1951–52 Pat Kennedy Waynesboro High School

1952–53 Dale Maddox Henry Clay High School

1953–54 Nancy Bane Christiansburg High School

1954–55 Patricia Webb Martinsville High School

1955–56 Ray Hibbs John Marshall High School

1956–57 Darla Hodge Christiansburg High School

1957–58 Bonnie Kay Gilbert Waynesboro High School

1958–59 Karen Sue Shafer Christiansburg High School

1959–60 Verlyn Simmons Jefferson Senior High School

1960–61 Velma Matusevich Blacksburg High School

1961–62 Betty Callahan Jefferson Senior High School

1962–63 Peggy Eason Hampton High School

1963–64 Nancy Bossieux John Marshall High School

1964–65 Phyllis Willard George Wythe High School (Richmond)

1965–66 Linda Jones Maury High School

Eunice Jones Dunbar High School

1966–67 Veronica Moore Martinsville High School

1967–68 Marlene Pugh Phoenix High School (Hampton)

1968–69 Karen Pierce Culpeper County High School

1969–70 Judy Neff Strasburg High School

1970–71 Andy Sisson Patrick Henry High School (Ashland)

1971–72 Lewis Compton Culpeper County High School

1972–73 Gina Ellis Piedmont Technical Education Center

1973–74 Winnie Cunningham Culpeper County High School

1974–75 Richard Roberts Nelson County High School

1975–76 Cynthia J. Bouwmans James Monroe High School

1976–77 David P. Hoyt Piedmont Technical Education Center

1977–78 Nelson B. Gutierrez Fairfax High School

1978–79 David N. Ryder Culpeper County High School

1979–80 Sheryl D. Nestor Valley Vocational-Technical Center

1980–81 Steven D. Owens Jefferson-Huguenot-Wythe High School

1981–82 Sandra D. Carter James Wood High School

1982–83 Granville G. Grant, Jr. Jefferson-Huguenot-Wythe High School

1983–84 Alana J. Mateling Kempsville High School

1984–85 Teresa A. Coffey Valley Vocational-Technical Center

1985–86 John B. Phillips Martinsville High School

1986–87 Lanna D. Monday Castlewood High School

1987–88 Jutta Barnes Denbigh High School

1988–89 Heather H. Wilson James Wood High School

1989–90 Rae Ann Steinly James Wood High School

1990–91 Thomas Brock Chantilly High School

1991–92 Dan Quarles Douglas S. Freeman High School

1992–93 Ellen L. Stokes Denbigh High School

1993–94 Traci L. Bunn Denbigh High School

1994–95 Anjali A. Shah McLean High School

1995–96 Jennifer E. Mastin Culpeper County High School

1996–97 Amy Burke Arcadia High School

1997–98 Yvonne Williamson Broad Run High School

1998–99 Shelley Breeding Council High School

1999–00 Christopher Ryan Menchville High School

2000–01 Daniel Goduti Menchville High School

2001–02 Khalil Andraos Robert E. Lee High School

2002–03 Kaylee Schatz Osbourn High School

2003–04 Monti Lawson Salem High School

2004–05 Hannah Tajo Salem High School

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FBLA State Presidents (continued) 2005–06 Julia LaRoche Fuqua School

2006–07 Danielle MacGregor Brentsville District High School

2007–08 Audra J. Delauder Saint Paul High School

2008–09 Jordan Coleman Osbourn High School

2009–10 Vimal Nair James W. Robinson, Jr. Secondary School

2010–11 Juliet Anderson Burton Center for Arts and Technology

2011–12 Akif Shameem James W. Robinson, Jr. Secondary School

2012–13 Julie Leonard Lebanon High School

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National Officers from Virginia 1952–53 Harriett Conrad FBLA Secretary, Waynesboro High School

1953–54 Mary Bartram Robeson FBLA President, Culpeper County High School

1957–58 Dorothy Mullins FBLA Vice-President, Southern Region, John Marshall High School

1965–66 Barbara White FBLA Secretary, John Marshall High School

1969–70 David Burke FBLA Treasurer, Piedmont Technical Education Center

1981–82 Nelson B. Gutierrez PBL President, Radford University

1982–83 Charles J. Hancock FBLA Vice-President, Southern Region, James Wood High School

1983–84 Sajan Thomas PBL Vice-President, Southern Region, James Madison University

1984–85 Sandra D. Carter PBL Secretary, James Madison University

1987–88 Heather H. Wilson FBLA Vice-President, Southern Region, James Wood High School

1988–89 Sandra Carter Mills Alumni Division, President-Elect

1989–90 Sandra Carter Mills Professional Division, President

1995–96 Linda Hays Professional Division, Secretary-Treasurer

1991–92 Robert Bunn FBLA Parliamentarian, Denbigh High School

1997–98 Yvonne Williamson FBLA Vice-President, Southern Region, Broad Run High School

1999–00 Diane M. Zawadzki Professional Division, Secretary-Treasurer

2000–01 Diane M. Zawadzki Professional Division, Vice-President

2001–03 Diane M. Zawadzki Professional Division, President

2002–03 Brian Bombelyn FBLA National Treasurer, Menchville High School

2002–03 Daniel Godui PBL Parliamentarian, University of Virginia

2002–03 Bryan Marangoni PBL Vice-President, Southern Region, Radford University

2003–04 Daniel Goduti PBL President, University of Virginia

2003–04 Khalil Andraos PBL Vice-President, Southern Region, University of Virginia

2007–08 Samantha Schulte FBLA Vice-President, Southern Region, James W. Robinson, Jr.

Secondary School

National Board of Directors Members from Virginia L. Marguerite Crumley—1969–72

Revere A. Houck—1977–80

Nelson B. Gutierrez—19891–82

Sarah Lowe Thompson—1981–85

Sandra Carter Mills—1989–90

Barbara Small—1992–93

Rhonda Jones—1993–95

Diane M. Zawadzki—2001–03

Anne Rowe—2005–2008

Honorary Life Members L. Marguerite Crumley—

Watkins C. Smith—

James R. Manning—1970

Virginia Harris—1978

John H. Jenkins—1978

Frank M. Peele—1979

Revere A. Houck—1980

Eloise Engledove—1983

Lydia M. Bell—1984

Carl E. Jorgensen—1992

Sarah Lowe Thompson—2001

Anne Rowe—2008

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Past FBLA-PBL Executive Secretaries L. Marguerite Crumley

James R. Manning

Frank M. Peele

Lydia M. Bell

Sarah Lowe Thompson

FBLA-PBL Specialists Sarah Lowe Thompson—1978–2000

Sandra Carter Mills—2000–Present

FBLA-PBL State Chairmen L. Marguerite Crumley

Carl E. Jorgensen

Anne Rowe

Judith P. Sams

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Appendix C: Chapters (by regions)

Capital Region Charles City Active Schools

Charles City County HS

Inactive Schools

Charles City MS

Town of Colonial Beach Active Schools

Colonial Beach HS

Essex Active Schools

Essex HS

Inactive Schools

Essex IS

Fluvanna Active Schools

Fluvanna County HS

Inactive Schools

Fluvanna MS

Goochland Active Schools

Goochland HS

Inactive Schools

Goochland MS

Hanover Active Schools

John H. Smythe HS

Lee Davis HS

Patrick Henry HS

Inactive Schools

Atlee HS

Chickahominy MS

Hanover HS

Liberty MS

Oak Knoll MS

Stonewall Jackson MS

Henrico Active Schools

Adult Career Development Center

Deep Run HS

Douglas S. Freeman HS

Fairfield MS

George H. Moody MS

Glen Allen HS

Henrico HS

Hermitage HS

Hermitage TC

Highland Springs HS

Holman MS

J. R. Tucker HS

Mills E. Godwin HS

Short Pump MS

Tuckahoe MS

Varina HS

Virginia E. Randolph Community HS

Inactive Schools

Brookland MS

Byrd MS

Hungary Creek MS

John Rolfe MS

L. Douglas Wilder MS

Mount Vernon MS

Pocahontas MS

King & Queen Active Schools

King & Queen Central HS

King William Active Schools

King William County HS

Inactive Schools

Hamilton-Holmes MS

Lancaster Inactive Schools

Lancaster HS

Lancaster MS

Louisa Inactive Schools

Louisa County HS

Louisa County MS

Middlesex Active Schools

Middlesex HS

Inactive Schools

St. Clare Walker MS

New Kent Active Schools

New Kent HS

Inactive Schools

New Kent MS

Northumberland Active Schools

Northumberland HS

Inactive Schools

Northumberland MS

Rappahannock HS

Richmond City Active Schools

Armstrong HS

Binford MS

Elkhardt MS

Franklin Military Academy

Fred Thompson MS

George Wythe HS

Huguenot HS

John F. Kennedy HS

John Marshall HS

Martin Luther King MS

Richmond Community HS

Richmond TC

T. C. Boushall MS

T. H. Henderson MS

Thomas Jefferson HS

Inactive Schools

Albert H. Hill MS

Chandler MS

Lucille Murray Brown MS

Mosby MS

Onslow Minnis MS

Richmond County IS

Thompson Model MS

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Town of West Point Active Schools

West Point HS

West Point MS

Westmoreland Active Schools

Washington & Lee HS

Inactive Schools

Montross MS

Regional Center Inactive Schools

Northern Neck TC

Private Southside Baptist HS and MS

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Germanna Region Caroline Active Schools

Caroline HS

Inactive Schools

Caroline MS

Culpeper Active Schools

Cedar Mountain HS

Culpeper County HS

Culpeper County MS

Eastern View HS

Floyd T. Binns MS

Fauquier Active Schools

Fauquier HS

Kettle Run HS

Liberty HS

Inactive Schools

Auburn MS

Cedar Lee MS

Marshall MS

Warrenton MS

William C. Taylor MS

Fredericksburg City Active Schools

James Monroe HS

Walker Grant MS

King George Active Schools

King George HS

Inactive Schools

King George MS

Madison Inactive Schools

Madison County HS

William Wetsel MS

Manassas City Active Schools

Osbourn HS

Inactive Schools

Grace E. Metz MS

Manassas Park City Active Schools

Manassas Park HS

Inactive Schools

Manassas Park MS

Orange Active Schools

Orange County HS

Inactive Schools

Prospect Heights MS

Prince William Active Schools

Battlefield HS

Brentsville District HS

C. D. Hylton HS

Forest Park HS

Gar-Field HS

Freedom HS

Osbourn Park HS

Patriot HS

Potomac HS

Potomac MS

Stonewall Jackson HS

Stuart M. Beville MS

Woodbridge HS

Inactive Schools

Fred Lynn MS

Godwin MS

Graham Park MS

John J. Wright MS

Lake Ridge MS

Marsteller MS

Parkside MS

Rippon MS

Saunders MS

Stonewall MS

Woodbridge MS

Rappahannock Inactive Schools

Rappahannock County HS

Spotsylvania Active Schools

Chancellor HS

Courtland HS

Massaponax HS

Riverbend HS

Spotsylvania HS

Spotsylvania, continued Thornburg MS

Inactive Schools

Battlefield MS

Chancellor MS

Courtland MS

Ni River MS

Quantico HS

Spotsylvania MS

Spotsylvania VC

Stafford Active Schools

Brooke Point HS

Colonial Forge HS

North Stafford HS

Shirley C. Heim MS

Stafford HS

Inactive Schools

A. G. Wright MS

Edward E. Drew MS

H. H. Poole MS

Rodney Thompson MS

Stafford MS

T. Benton Gayle MS


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Longwood Region Amelia Active Schools

Amelia County HS

Inactive Schools

Amelia County MS

Amherst Active Schools

Amherst HS

Appomattox Active Schools

Appomattox County HS

Inactive Schools

Appomattox MS

Brunswick Active Schools

Brunswick Senior HS

Inactive Schools

J. S. Russell JHS

Buckingham Active Schools

Buckingham HS

Buckingham MS

Inactive Schools

Buckingham VC

Buena Vista City Inactive Schools

Parry McCluer HS

Parry McCluer MS

Campbell Active Schools

Altavista HS

Rustburg HS

Inactive Schools

Brookville HS

William Campbell HS

Charlotte Active Schools

Randolph-Henry HS

Inactive Schools

Central MS

Cumberland Active Schools

Cumberland HS

Inactive Schools

Cumberland MS

Danville City Active Schools

George Washington HS

Inactive Schools

E. A. Gibson MS

O. T. Bonner MS

Westwood MS

Greensville Active Schools

E. W. Wyatt MS

Greensville County HS

Halifax Active Schools

Halifax County HS

Halifax County MS

Inactive Schools

Halifax County Career Center

Lexington City Inactive Schools

Lylburn Downing MS

Lunenburg Active Schools

Central HS

Inactive Schools

Lunenburg MS

Lynchburg City Inactive Schools

E. C. Glass HS

Heritage HS

Linkhorne MS

P. L. Dunbar MS

Sandusky MS

Mecklenburg Active Schools

Bluestone HS

Parkview HS

Inactive Schools

Bluestone MS

Parkview MS

Nelson Active Schools

Nelson County HS

Inactive Schools

Nelson MS

Nottoway Active School

Nottoway HS

Inactive Schools

Nottoway MS

Pittsylvania Active Schools

Blair MS

Chatham HS

Dan River HS

Gretna HS

Inactive Schools

Brosville MS

Central MS

Dan River MS

Gretna MS

Pittsylvania VTC

Tunstall HS

Prince Edward Active Schools

Prince Edward County HS

Inactive Schools

Prince Edward County MS

Rockbridge Active Schools

Rockbridge County HS

Inactive Schools

Highland Belle HS

Maury River MS

Rockbridge MS


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New River Region Bland Active Schools

Bland HS

Rocky Gap HS

Inactive Schools

Bland MS

Carroll Active Schools

Carroll County HS

Inactive Schools

Carroll County IS

Galax City Active Schools

Galax HS

Giles Active Schools

Giles HS

Narrows HS

Inactive Schools

Eastern ES/MSN

Giles TC

Macy McClaugherty School

Narrows ES/MS

Grayson Active Schools

Grayson County CATE Center

Mt. Rogers Combined

Inactive Schools

Fries MS

Independence MS

Pulaski Active Schools

Pulaski County HS

Inactive Schools

Dublin MS

Pulaski MS

Smyth Active Schools

Chilhowie HS

Marion Senior HS

Northwood HS

Inactive Schools

Chilhowie MS

Marion IS

Marion MS

Northwood MS

Smyth Career & Technology Center

Tazewell Active Schools

Graham HS

Richlands HS

Richlands MS

Tazewell HS

Inactive Schools

Graham MS

Pocahontas HS

Tazewell County Career and

Technical Center

Tazewell MS

Washington Active Schools

John S. Battle HS

Inactive Schools

Abingdon HS

Damascus MS

E. B. Stanley MS

Glade Spring MS

Holston HS

Patrick Henry HS (Glade Spring)

Wallace MS

Washington County TS

William N. Neff Center for Science

& Technology

Wythe Active Schools

Fort Chiswell HS

George Wythe HS

Rural Retreat HS

Inactive Schools

Wythe County TC

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Northern Virginia RegionAlexandria City Active Schools

Francis Hammond MS

T. C. Williams HS

Inactive Schools

George Washington MS

Minnie Howard Secondary

Arlington Active Schools

Gunston MS

H-B Woodlawn HS

H-B Woodlawn MS

Kenmore MS

Wakefield HS

Washington-Lee HS

Yorktown Senior HS

Inactive Schools

Arlington Career Center

Bishop O’Connel HS

Jefferson MS

Swanson MS

Williamsburg MS

Fairfax Active Schools

Annandale HS

Carl Sandburg MS

Centreville HS

Chantilly HS

Falls Church HS

Fairfax HS

George C. Marshall HS

Hayfield Secondary

Hayfield Secondary MS

Herndon HS

Francis Scott Key MS

Frost MS

James Madison HS

James W. Robinson, Jr. Secondary

James W. Robinson, Jr. MS

J. E. B. Stuart HS

Jackson MS

Lake Braddock Secondary

Langley HS

McLean HS

Mount Vernon HS

Mountain View HS

Oakton HS

Robert E. Lee HS

South County MS

South County Secondary

South Lakes HS

Thomas Edison HS

Thomas Jefferson MS

W. T. Woodson HS

West Potomac HS

West Springfield HS

Westfield HS

Fairfax, continued Inactive Schools

Carson MS

Cooper MS

Franklin MS

Glasgow MS

Herndon MS

Holmes MS

Hughes MS

Irving MS

Kilmer MS

Lanier MS

Longfellow MS

Poe MS

Rocky Run MS

Sidney Lanier MS

Stone MS

Thoreau MS

Twain MS

Whitman MS

Falls Church City Inactive Schools

George Mason HS

George Mason MS

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Shenandoah RegionAlbemarle Inactive Schools

Albemarle HS

Burley MS

Henley MS

Jouett MS

Monticello HS

Murray HS

Sutherland MS

Walton MS

Western Albemarle HS

Augusta Inactive Schools

Beverley Manor MS

Buffalo Gap HS

Ft. Defiance HS

Riverheads HS

S. Gordon Stewart MS

Stuarts Draft HS

Stuarts Draft MS

Wilson Memorial HS

Wilson MS

Charlottesville City Active Schools

Buford MS

Charlottesville HS

Clarke Inactive Schools

Clarke County HS

Jackson River TC

Johnson-Williams MS

Frederick Active Schools

Admiral Bryd MS

Frederick County MS

James Wood HS

James Wood MS

Millbrook HS

Sherando HS

Inactive Schools

Robert E. Aylor MS

Greene Active Schools

William Monroe HS

Inactive Schools

Greene County TC

Harrisonburg City Active Schools

Harrisonburg HS

Inactive Schools

Thomas Harrison MS

Highland Inactive Schools

Highland HS

Highland County MS

Loudoun Active Schools

Briar Woods HS

Broad Run HS

Dominion HS

Freedom HS

Heritage HS

Loudoun County HS

Loudoun Valley HS

Park View HS

Potomac Falls HS

Stone Bridge HS

Inactive Schools

Blue Ridge MS

Charles Monroe VTC

Eagle Ridge MS

Farmwell Station MS

Harper MS

J. L. Simpson MS

River Bend MS

Seneca Ridge MS

Sterling MS

Tuscarora HS

Page Active Schools

Luray HS

Page County HS

Page County MS

Inactive Schools

Page County TC

Rockingham Active Schools

Broadway HS

Spotswood HS

Turner Ashby HS

Inactive Schools

Dayton Learning Center

Elkton MS

J. Frank Hillyard MS

Montevideo MS

Wilbur S. Pence MS

Shenandoah Active Schools

Stonewall Jackson HS

Inactive Schools

Central HS

North Fork MS

Peter Muhlenberg MS

Signal Knob MS

Strasburg HS

Staunton City Active Schools

Robert E. Lee HS

Inactive Schools

Shelburne MS

Warren Active Schools

Warren County HS

Inactive Schools

Warren County JHS

Warren County MS

Waynesboro Inactive Schools

Kate Collins MS

Waynesboro HS

Winchester City Active Schools

John Handley HS

Inactive Schools

Daniel Morgan MS

Regional Centers Active Schools

Valley Vocational TC

Inactive Schools

Charlottesville-Albemarle TC

Jackson River TC

Massanutten TC

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Thomas Nelson RegionFranklin City Active Schools

Franklin HS

Gloucester Active Schools

Gloucester HS

Page MS

Inactive Schools

Peasley MS

S. P. Morton MS

Victory Academy

Hampton City Active Schools

Bethel HS

Eaton MS

Hampton HS

Kecoughtan HS

Lindsay MS

Pheobus HS

Inactive Schools

Davis MS

Jones Magnet MS

Spratley MS

Syms MS

Isle of Wight Active Schools

Smithfield HS

Windsor HS

Windsor MS

Inactive Schools

Smithfield MS

James City Active Schools

Jamestown HS

Lafayette HS

Warhill HS

Mathews Inactive Schools

Mathews HS

Thomas Hunter MS

Newport News City Active Schools

Heritage HS

Menchville HS

Warwick HS

Woodside HS

Inactive Schools

Crittenden MS

Denbigh HS

Dozier MS

Gildersleeve MS

Hines MS

Huntington MS

Passage MS

Reservior MS

Washington MS

Poquoson City Active Schools

Poquoson HS

Inactive Schools

Poquoson MS

Southampton Active Schools

Southampton HS

Inactive Schools

Southampton MS

Southampton TC

York Active Schools

Bruton HS

Grafton HS

York HS

Inactive Schools

Grafton MS

Queens Lake MS

Tabb MS

Tabb HS

Yorktown MS


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Tidewater RegionAccomack Active Schools

Arcadia HS

Chincoteague HS

Nandua HS

Inactive Schools

Central MS

Mary N. Smith MS

Parksley MS

Chesapeake City Active Schools

Chesapeake Center for Science &

Technology

Deep Creek HS

Great Bridge HS

Hickory HS

Indian River HS

Oscar Frommel Smith HS

Western Branch HS

Inactive Schools

Crestwood MS

Deep Creek MS

Great Bridge MS

Greenbrier MS

Hickory MS

Hugo Owens MS

Indian River MS

Jolliff MS

Oscar Frommel Smith MS

Western Branch MS

Franklin City Active Schools

Franklin HS

Norfolk City Active Schools

Azalea Gardens MS

B. T. Washington HS

Blair MS

Granby HS

Lafayette-Winona MS

Lake Taylor HS

Lake Taylor MS

Maury HS

Meadowbrook School of

International Studies

Norfolk Technical Vocational Center

Northside MS

Norview HS

Academy at Rosemont MS

Ruffner MS

Inactive Schools

Coronado School

Northampton Active Schools

Northampton HS

Inactive Schools

Northampton MS

Portsmouth City Active Schools

Churchland HS

Churchland MS

I. C. Norcom HS

Woodrow Wilson HS

Inactive Schools

Cradock MS

William E. Waters MS

Suffolk City Active Schools

Forest Glen MS

John Yeates MS

Kings Fork HS

Kings Fork MS

Lakeland HS

Nansemond River HS

Inactive Schools

John F. Kennedy MS

John Yeates HS

Virginia Beach City Active Schools

Advanced Technology Center

Bayside HS

First Colonial HS

Frank W. Cox HS

Green Run HS

Kempsville HS

Landstown HS

Ocean Lakes HS

Princess Anne HS

Salem HS

Tallwood HS

Virginia Beach Central Academy

Virginia Beach City Technical and

Career Education Center

Inactive Schools

Brandon MS

Center for Effective Learning

Corporate Landing MS

Floyd E. Kellam HS

Great Neck MS

Independence MS

Kemps Landing Magnet School

Kempsville MS

Landstown MS

Larkspur MS

Lynnhaven MS

Plaza MS

Princess Anne MS

Salem MS

Virginia Beach MS

Regional Center/Private Active Schools

Norfolk Christian HS

Norfolk Christian MS

Inactive Schools

The Pruden Center for Industry and

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UVA'S College at Wise Region Bristol City Active Schools

Virginia HS

Inactive Schools

Virginia MS

Buchanan Active Schools

Council HS

Grundy HS

Hurley HS

Hurley MS

Twin Valley HS

Inactive Schools

Garden HS

Whitewood HS

Dickinson Active Schools

Ervinton HS

Haysi HS

Inactive Schools

Clintwood HS

Dickinson County Career Center

Lee Active Schools

Lee County Vocational Technical

Center

Thomas Walker HS

Inactive Schools

Lee HS

Norton City Inactive Schools

John I. Burton HS

Russell Active Schools

Castlewood HS

Honaker HS

Lebanon HS

Lebanon MS

Inactive Schools

Russell County Career and

Technology Center

Scott Inactive Schools

Gate City HS

Gate City MS

Rye Cove HS

Rye Cove IS

Scott County VC

Twin Springs HS

Wise Active Schools

Appalachia HS

Coeburn HS

Eastside HS

Pound HS

Powell Valley HS

Union HS

Inactive Schools

Coeburn MS

L. F. Addington MS

Powell Valley MS

Wise County Career and Technical

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VSU RegionChesterfield Active Schools

Chesterfield TC

Clover Hill HS

James River HS

Lloyd Byrd HS

Manchester HS

Matoaca HS

Meadowbrook HS

Thomas Dale HS

Inactive Schools

Bailey Bridge MS

Carver MS

Chester MS

Chesterfield Community HS

Falling Creek MS

Manchester MS

Matoaca MS

Midlothian HS

Midlothian MS

Monacan HS

Providence MS

Robious MS

Salem Church MS

Swift Creek MS

Turning Point Academy

Colonial Heights City Active Schools

Colonial Heights HS

Inactive Schools

Colonial Heights MS

Dinwiddie Active Schools

Dinwiddie Senior HS

Inactive Schools

Dinwiddie MS

Hopewell City Active Schools

Hopewell HS

Inactive Schools

C. G. Woodson MS

Woodlawn Learning Center

Petersburg City Active Schools

Peabody MS

Petersburg HS

Inactive Schools

Vernon Johns MS

Powhatan Inactive Schools

Powhatan HS

Pocahontas MS

Prince George Active Schools

Prince George HS

N. B. Clements JHS

Inactive Schools

J. E. J. Moore MS

Surry Active Schools

Luther Porter Jackson MS

Surry County HS

Sussex Active Schools

Sussex Central HS

Inactive Schools

Sussex Central MS


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Virginia Western Community College Alleghany Inactive Schools

Alleghany HS

Clifton MS

Bath Active Schools

Bath County HS

Bedford Inactive Schools

Bedford MS

Bedford Science & Technology

Center

Forest MS

Jefferson Forest HS

Liberty HS

Staunton River HS

Staunton River MS

Botetourt Active Schools

Lord Botetourt HS

Inactive Schools

Botetourt Technical Education

Center

Read Mountain MS

William Clark MS

Covington City Inactive Schools

Covington HS

Jeter-Watson HS

Craig Active Schools

Craig County HS

Floyd Active Schools

Floyd County HS

Franklin Active Schools

Franklin County HS

Inactive Schools

Benjamin Franklin MS

Center for Applied Technology MS

Henry Active Schools

Bassett HS

Magna Vista HS

Inactive Schools

Axton MS

Fieldale-Collinsville MS

Laurel Park MS

Martinsville Active Schools

Martinsville HS

Inactive Schools

Martinsville MS

Montgomery Active Schools

Auburn HS

Blacksburg HS

Blacksburg MS

Christiansburg HS

Christiansburg MS

Eastern Montgomery HS

Inactive Schools

Auburn MS

Shawsville MS

Patrick Active Schools

Patrick County HS

Radford City Inactive Schools

Dalton IS

Radford HS

Roanoke Active Schools

Burton Center for Arts and

Technology

Cave Spring HS

Glenvar HS

Hidden Valley HS

Northside HS

William Byrd HS

Inactive Schools

Cave Spring JHS

Glenvar MS

Hidden Valley MS

Northside MS

Roanoke County Career Center

William Byrd MS

Roanoke City Active Schools

Patrick Henry HS (Roanoke)

William Fleming HS

Inactive Schools

Andrew Lewis MS

Blue Ridge Technical Academy

James Breckenridge MS

James Madison MS

Lucy Addison MS

Noel C. Taylor Learning Academy

Stonewall Jackson MS

William Ruffner MS

Woodrow Wilson MS

Salem City Inactive Schools

Salem HS

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Appendix D: Chapter Ceremonies Structured ceremonies heighten awareness of the importance and impact of an occasion. Following are suggested formats for

chapter installation, officer installation, induction of new members, and the emblem ceremony.

Many chapters have candlelight ceremonies. Candles lend a soft light to the setting and symbolize sealing of pledges. Chapters

are encouraged to use candles of various colors to represent certain offices as specified in some of the services. The candle on the

table of the installing official should be the tallest candle used.

Background music adds to the effectiveness of the ceremony. Appropriate music may be used throughout the entire ceremony or

during certain parts of the program, such as during the reading of the creed or at the end of the program.

In more formal ceremonies, the officers and members may wear robes. Otherwise, business attire is recommended.

New Chapter Installation Whenever possible, this ceremony should take place before a large group such as a school assembly, an assembly of business

students, or a special meeting to which parents and businesspeople are invited.

Members of the installation team should be seated on a stage or raised platform. The following setting is suggested:

1. One long rectangular table for the installing officer. A tall white candle in a holder should be placed on this table.

2. Individual tables for the four speakers representing the written words—Future, Business, Leaders, and America.

Installing Official: (Standing) Future Business Leaders of America is a national organization for business students who are

preparing for careers in business and business education. I have been authorized to conduct the installation of (school name)

into the national organization Future Business Leaders of America.

Since the letters, FBLA, are used to designate the organization, its units and members, it is fitting that we consider what these

letters and the words they represent mean to our organization.

Member 1: (Standing) FUTURE: Our daily educational experiences and our involvement in leadership activities prepare us for

the future—a time to accept challenges. In FBLA, we will find the tools to prepare for the future. We will profit from the

experiences of others—those who have preceded us as well as our teachers and others with whom we associate. Our studies

and activities will help us meet changing conditions and further our understanding of the world’s varied economic systems.

Member 2: (Standing) BUSINESS: We realize the importance of education and training in business methods and procedures. We

appreciate the roles of business and education in our daily lives.

Member 3: (Standing) LEADERS: The future of our country depends on the quality of leadership. Leadership implies honor,

foresight, tact, competence, dependability, discretion, and integrity. A leader must listen, withstand criticism, and be flexible.

A leader accepts failure in stride but is willing to profit from it. As members of FBLA, it is our duty to prepare for the

enormous responsibility of business leadership in the years ahead.

Member 4: (Standing) AMERICA: If America is to remain a world leader, intelligent young men and women are needed to guide

our country. As members of FBLA, we prepare ourselves for this responsibility by studying America’s past and analyzing her

present. The initiative and success of leaders in business help shape the future of America. Through FBLA, we will strive for

leadership in the field of business, thereby helping to strengthen America.

Installing Official: Our organization has a definite and worthwhile list of goals. I should like to ask (name of assistant installing

officer or member of installation team) to read these goals.

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Assistant Installing Official: (Standing, reads the goals)

Develop competent, aggressive business leadership.

Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work.

Create more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise.

Encourage members in the development of individual projects 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.

Installing Official: Will the charter officers of the FBLA Chapter at (name of school) please rise and remain standing as I

announce each office and name. (Installing officer calls name and title of each officer.)

You have been chosen from among FBLA members at (name of school) as officers for the coming year. You have been

selected because your members have faith in your ability and confidence that you will fulfill the duties of your office. I

challenge you to accept the responsibility that has been given to you. Please raise your right hand and repeat after me.

I, as an officer / of the (name) Chapter of FBLA, / do solemnly promise / that I will fulfill the responsibilities of my office / to

the best of my ability, / and that I will carry them out / in accordance with the bylaws of Future Business Leaders of America.

(While lighting the tall candle) By lighting this candle, I seal the vow you have taken and vest in you the authority of your

office.

(Speaking to all members) You have heard the vows that these officers of your chapter have taken. In your presence, I now

declare them officially installed as officers of the (name) Chapter of FBLA for (year).

(Speaking to officers, members, and particularly to chapter president) By authority of FBLA-PBL, Inc., I am pleased to

present you with the official charter of your chapter. (Reads the charter) By virtue of this charter, this chapter now becomes a

part of the national organization. You now have the privilege and the responsibility of operating under the name “Future

Business Leaders of America” and as a part of the state chapter and the national organization. The responsibility of making

(name) Chapter a success rests with its members and officers.

The FBLA Chapter president, (name of president), will give the oath of membership to the charter members of the chapter.

(Chapter officers turn and face audience.)

Chapter President: The secretary will now read the names of the charter members of (name) Chapter of FBLA. As the names are

read, the members will please rise and remain standing until all members have been presented.

Chapter Secretary: (Reads slowly the name of each charter member. Charter members stand as their names are called and remain

standing until the oath has been administered.)

Chapter President: Each of you, please raise your right hand and repeat in unison after me the oath of membership:

I do solemnly promise / to uphold the aims and responsibilities / of Future Business Leaders of America / and, as an active

charter member of (name) Chapter, / I shall strive to develop the qualities necessary / to become a leader in business / and in

the community in which I live.

As president of (name) Chapter of FBLA, I declare you duly inducted as charter members.

Installing Official: (Name of assistant installing official or member of installation team) will lead the members in reciting in

unison the FBLA Creed. (The Creed is recited.)

Officer Installation, Option 1 The room is darkened. Candles are arranged on the table in the following order: White, gray, green, violet, blue, yellow, orange,

and red. The white candle should be the tallest.

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The new officers should come forward in the following order: parliamentarian, historian, reporter, treasurer, secretary, vice-

president, and president. Other officers may be placed appropriately. Each enters from the lower left corner of the stage when his

or her office is announced, stands before the installing officer during the charge, then retires to the opposite end of the table still

holding the candle and facing the onlooking members.

Additions to the ceremony may be made for other officers as necessary. Flowers with colored ribbons may be used instead of

candles.

Installing Official: Will the newly elected officers of (name) Chapter of FBLA please come forward as I announce your office?

(Installing official lights white candle.) Lighting the tallest candle symbolizes the chapter in its entirety with all its members

working together. With this symbol we shall charge each officer to do the job for which he or she has been elected.

(Name of parliamentarian), parliamentarian. (Parliamentarian comes forward.) You have been named parliamentarian of the

(name) Chapter of FBLA. As parliamentarian, it will be your responsibility to monitor all formal chapter meetings so that

they are conducted within the framework of parliamentary procedure. Through your efforts, the chapter meetings will be

conducted in an orderly fashion, resulting in the efficient disposition of business. Do you accept this responsibility?

Parliamentarian: I do.

Installing Official: I now declare you in the name of FBLA, the parliamentarian. (Parliamentarian selects gray candle from table,

and installing official lights it with white candle.)

This gray candle symbolizes the achievements possible when chapter meetings are conducted in an orderly fashion.

(Name of historian), historian. (Historian comes forward.) You have been elected historian of the (name) Chapter of FBLA.

As historian, it will be your responsibility to maintain records of the chapter including reports of activities, records of awards,

and publicity. Through your efforts, people see the progress and activities of your chapter. Do you accept this responsibility?

Historian: I do.

Installing Official: I now declare you, in the name of FBLA, the historian. (Green candle is lighted with white candle.)

This green candle symbolizes the satisfaction that can be derived from preserving the past and recording the present while

preparing for the future.

(Name of reporter), reporter. (Reporter comes forward.) You have been elected reporter of the (name) Chapter of FBLA. As

reporter, your job will be to report meetings and other newsworthy activities of the chapter through the proper channels. Do

you accept this responsibility?

Reporter: I do.

Installing Official: I now declare you, in the name of FBLA, the reporter. (Violet candle is lighted with white candle.)

This violet candle symbolizes the inspiration and enlightenment that can be brought by reporting the activities of the (name)

Chapter of FBLA.

(Name of treasurer), treasurer. (Treasurer comes forward.) You have been elected treasurer for the (name) Chapter of FBLA.

In electing you to this office, the members have shown their faith in your business ability and your honesty. Do you promise

to keep accurate records of all money received and spent and to present orderly reports upon requests?

Treasurer: I do.

Installing Official: I now declare you, in the name of FBLA, the treasurer. (Blue candle is lighted with white candle.)

This blue candle symbolizes the trust and confidence that the members have in your ability to safeguard all funds.

(Name of secretary), secretary. (Secretary comes forward.) You have been elected secretary of the (name) Chapter of FBLA.

Accepting this office obligates you to be present and keep a record of what takes place at every meeting. Do you accept this

responsibility?

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Secretary: I do.

Installing Official: I now declare you, in the name of FBLA, the secretary. (Yellow candle is lighted with white candle.)

This yellow candle symbolizes constancy in attendance and in keeping members informed of the chapter’s progress.

(Name of vice-president), vice-president. (Vice-president comes forward.) You have been elected vice-president of the

(name) chapter of FBLA. Your duty will be to assume the responsibilities in the absence of the president. Will you strive to

carry out the duties of this office?

Vice-President: I will.

Installing Official: I now declare you, in the name of FBLA, the vice-president. (Orange candle is lighted with white candle.)

This orange candle is the symbol of the harmony and faithfulness that should characterize your efforts in working with the

president to carry out the ideals of this chapter.

(Name of president), president. (President comes forward.) The members of the (name) Chapter of FBLA have bestowed

upon you a great honor in electing you the president. Your major responsibility is to lead and encourage this chapter in all its

activities. It is your duty to preside at all meetings and see that they are conducted in accordance with the constitution and

correct principles of parliamentary practice. Do you accept this responsibility?

President: I do.

Installing Official: I now declare you, in the name of FBLA, the president. (Red candle is lighted with white candle.)

This red candle is the symbol of your duties and obligation to the chapter and its members. (Addressing members of the

chapter) In your presence, I now declare these individuals officially installed as officers of the (name) Chapter of FBLA for

the coming year. (Lights are turned up.) You may be seated.

(The newly elected president is called forward, and with a few appropriate remarks, the installing official presents the gavel

to the new president, who closes the meeting.)

Installation Ceremony, Option 2 (Outgoing officers should be positioned on stage.)

Installing Official: Your incoming officers are ready to assume the challenge of serving as your ambassadors for the (year)

membership year. With this position, each officer agrees to uphold the aims and responsibilities of FBLA.

It is now time to conduct the installation ceremony of your (local/regional) leadership team. The officers to be installed are as

follows:

Parliamentarian [ name ]

Reporter [ name ]

Historian [ name ]

Treasurer [ name ]

Secretary [ name ]

Vice-President [ name ]

President [ name ]

(As officers are introduced, they should come to the stage and stand beside the outgoing officer.)

You have been elected officers of the (local/regional) association of Future Business Leaders of America. As members of the

leadership team, you are to serve this association by promoting FBLA, helping local chapter members follow the goals and

objectives of FBLA, and conducting meetings in accordance with the bylaws.

Do you accept your responsibilities and promise to fulfill your duties to the best of your ability?

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New Members: “We do.”

(Outgoing officers drape medallions on incoming officers.)

(Outgoing officers lead incoming officers to line.)

(Outgoing officers exit stage.)

Installing Official: Members and advisers, you have just witnessed the vows your officers have taken. I now declare them

officially installed as the (year) (level) Leadership Team.

Induction of New Members The president and adviser are seated behind a long table; the other officers are seated at individual tables. Four officers should be

speakers representing the words Future, Business, Leaders, and America. The guide leads the initiates to the front of the room

where they form a semicircle and remain standing in front of the officers until the close of the ceremony. As in the chapter

installation, a candlelight ceremony is often used.

Guide: Mr. (or Madam) President, these candidates have expressed a desire and meet the necessary requirements to become

members of (name) Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America.

President: (Standing, speaks to candidates) We accept you as candidates for membership in the Future Business Leaders of

America at (name of school). Before you become members, however, let us consider the meaning of the words in the name of

our organization.

Member 1: (Standing) FUTURE: Our daily educational experiences and our involvement in leadership activities prepare us for

the future—a time to accept challenges.

In FBLA, we have found the tools to prepare for the future. We profit from the experiences of others, those who have

preceded us as well as our teachers and others with whom we associate. Our studies and activities help us meet changing

conditions and further our understanding of the world’s varied economic systems.

Member 2: (Standing) BUSINESS: We realize the importance of education and training in business methods and procedures. We

appreciate the roles of business and education in our daily lives.

Member 3: (Standing) LEADERS: The future of our country depends on the quality of leadership. Leadership implies honor,

foresight, tact, competence, dependability, discretion, and integrity. A leader must listen, withstand criticism, and be flexible.

A leader accepts failure in stride but is willing to profit from it. As members of FBLA, it is our duty to prepare for the

enormous responsibility of business leadership in the years ahead.

Member 4: (Standing) AMERICA: If America is to remain a world leader, intelligent young men and women are needed to guide

our country. As members of FBLA, we prepare ourselves for this responsibility by studying America’s past and analyzing her

present. The initiative and success of leaders in business help shape the future of America. FBLA is our opportunity to strive

for leadership in the field of business, thereby helping to strengthen America.

President: You have just heard the meaning of the letters used in our title. We are a national organization for business students

who are preparing for careers in business and business education.

The FBLA organization is based on a definite set of goals including development of competent, aggressive business

leadership; creation of more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise; and participation in worthy

undertakings for the improvement of business and citizenship.

Please raise your right hand and repeat after me the pledge of membership:

I do solemnly promise / to uphold the aims and responsibilities / of the Future Business Leaders of America / and, as an

active member of the (name) Chapter, / I shall strive to develop / the qualities necessary in becoming a responsible business

leader.

I declare you members of the (name) Chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America.

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(Addressing entire group) Will you please stand to recite in unison the FBLA Creed. (Leads groups in reciting Creed)

Emblem Ceremony Prepared slides or a computer presentation with the organization’s official emblem may be used. FBLA emblem parts include a

likeness of an eagle, and the words Service, Education, Progress, Future, Business, Leaders, and America.

The president raps the gavel once for the group to come to order and the members to take their places.

President: You are about to witness the emblem ceremony in which the significance of each component of our emblem is

described. (Stands at podium and speaks as eagle is projected) The eagle denotes our belief in democracy, liberty, and the

American way of life. (Steps back a few feet from podium)

Member 1: (Moves to podium) The word service denotes the idea that every individual should be interested in, and take

responsibility for, promoting better social, political, community, and family life. (Steps back from podium)

Member 2: (Moves to podium) The word education is symbolic of the idea that education is the right of every individual in

America. (Steps back from podium)

Member 3: (Moves to podium) The word progress represents the challenge of tomorrow, which depends upon mutual

understanding and cooperation among business, industry, labor, religious, family, and educational institutions as well as

people around the world. (Steps back from podium)

Member 4: (Moves to podium) The word future reminds us that the future of the world depends upon the quality of leadership we

are able to produce and that we in FBLA will be the business leaders of the future. We must learn to recognize the situations

in which our individual talents will become useful. (Steps back from podium)

Member 5: (Moves to podium) The world of business is our world. To be successful in business, a person must be educated both

formally and informally in business methods and procedures and in the basic principles of our economic system and

government. (Steps back from podium)

Member 6: (Moves to podium) The word leaders represents the search for knowledge in order for us to become better citizens.

This knowledge will prepare us for the great task of leadership in years ahead. (Steps back from podium)

Member 7: (Moves to podium) Now, we think about America. The future of America depends upon our generation. We should

pledge ourselves to use any abilities endowed to us to make America a better place for everyone. (Steps back from podium)

President: (Moves to podium to give closing) All the words presented stand for (pause) Future Business Leaders of America. The

shield stands for our organization, which provides opportunities for each member to become a leader of tomorrow. The

ceremony will close with all members reciting the Creed. (All members say the Creed in unison.)

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Appendix E: Point System for High School FBLA Honor Chapter Points

Received Activity

1. Each local chapter activity reported—maximum of 20 points;








Regional (1)

State (2)

National (3)



10. National officer (5)








13. Article printed in TBL or posted on fbla-pbl.org (2)

14. Program of Work in on time, November 1(2)





Bronze Membership and above (minimum of $100) (10)

Life Membership (10 points annually)

Seeking Silver (10 bonus points)

18. ACCOUNTING I




19. ACCOUNTING II








21. BANKING & FINANCIAL SYSTEMS




22. BUSINESS CALCULATIONS




23. BUSINESS COMMUNICATION




24. BUSINESS ETHICS




25. BUSINESS FINANCIAL PLAN




26. BUSINESS LAW




Points

Received Activity 27. BUSINESS MATH




28. BUSINESS PLAN




29. BUSINESS PRESENTATION




30. BUSINESS PROCEDURES




31. CLIENT SERVICE




32. COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT


Participant (5)


33. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS




34. COMPUTER GAME & SIMULATION PROGRAMMING




35. COMPUTER PROBLEM SOLVING




36. CYBER SECURITY




37. DATABASE DESIGN & APPLICATIONS




38. DESKTOP APPLICATION PROGRAMMING








40. DIGITAL DESIGN & PROMOTION




41. DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION Regional: First (6), Second (5), Third (4), Participant (3)



42. DOWELL J. HOWARD, ARTHUR L. WALKER, WALTER L.

SHELL, MELVIN E. CAMPBELL, AND VBEA

SCHOLARSHIPS State Winner (5), Alternate (3), Participant (2)

43. ECONOMICS




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Points

Received Activity

44. ELECTRONIC CAREER PORTFOLIO




45. EMERGING BUSINESS ISSUES




46. ENTREPRENEURSHIP




47. FBLA PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES




48 . FUTURE BUSINESS LEADER




49. GLOBAL BUSINESS




50. HEATHCARE ADMINISTRATION




51. HELP DESK




52. IMPROMPTU SPEAKING




53. INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS




54. INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS COMMUNICATION




55. INTRODUCTION TO PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE




56. INTRODUCTION TO TECHNOLOGY CONCEPTS




57. JOB INTERVIEW




58. L. MARGUERITE CRUMLEY, FRANK MANNING

PEELE, FOUNDATION’S SARAH LOWE THOMPSON

SCHOLARSHIPS

Regional: Finalist (4), Alternate (3), Participant (2)

State Winner (5), Alternate (3)

59. LARGEST LOCAL CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP Regional: First (5), Second (4), Third (3)



State: First (15), Second (14), Honorable Mention (12),

Participant (10)


61. LOCAL RECRUITMENT OF CHAPTERS

State Winner (5)


Points

Received Activity

62. MANAGEMENT DECISION MAKING




63. MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS




64. MARKETING




65. NETWORK DESIGN




66. NETWORKING CONCEPTS




67. PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE




68. PARTNERSHIP WITH BUSINESS PROJECT

State: First (10), Second (9), Third (8), Fourth (7),

Fifth (6), Participant (5)


69. PERSONAL FINANCE




70. PUBLIC SPEAKING I




71. PUBLIC SPEAKING II




72. SPREADSHEET APPLICATIONS




73. STATE SERVICE PROJECT—PROJECT ASK

Financial Phase






Participant (5)

74. TECHNOLOGY CONCEPTS




75. WEB SITE DEVELOPMENT




76. WHO’S WHO IN FBLA

State Winner (5), Participant (2)


77. WORD PROCESSING I




78. WORD PROCESSING II




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Point System for Middle-Level FBLA Honor Chapters Points

Received Activity 1. Each local chapter activity reported—maximum of 20 points;








Regional (1)

State (2)










12. Article printed in Tomorrow’s Business Leader (2)

13. Program of Work in on time, November 1 (2)





Bronze Membership (minimum of $100) (10)

Seeking Silver (10 Bonus Points)



18. CAREER EXPLORATION


Points

Received Activity 19. COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT


20. COMPUTER SLIDE SHOW PRESENTATION




22. LARGEST LOCAL CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP

Regional: First (5), Second (4), Third (3)




24. STATE SERVICE PROJECT /PROJECT ASK

Financial Phase






Participant (5)

25. PROOFREADING & EDITING


26. SPREADSHEET


27. WEB PAGE CREATION


.

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Appendix F: List of Available Online Forms FBLA Adviser of the Year Application

Project ASK Report Form

Resource Request Form

Chapter Activity Report Form

Chapter Adviser Reporting Form

(Due Oct. 1)

Chapter Installation Form

Chapter Officers Reporting Form

(Due Oct. 1)

Chapter Promotion Report Form

Howard-Walker-Shell-Campbell-Thompson—VBEA Scholarships Application

FBLA Evaluation Report

(Due May 15)

FBLA-PBL, Inc., Foundation Membership Form

Crumley-Peele Foundation—Sarah Lowe Thompson Scholarships Application/Recommendation Form

Program of Work Form

(Due Nov. 1)

FBLA State Officer Application Form

Who’s Who in Virginia FBLA Application

http://www.vafbla-pbl.org/archive/Forms/AdviseroftheYear.doc



















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Overview 2General Guidelines 2Advanced Letter Features 3Standards of Mailability 3Fair Use Guidlines for Educational Use 4Agenda Sample 5Itinerary Sample 6Label/Envelope Format Sample 7Business Letter Sample 7 Personal Letter Sample 8Letter with Advanced Features Sample 9Letter & Memo Second Page 9Memorandum 10News Release 11Minutes 12Outline 13Report 14Endnote Page 15Reference Page 16Tables 17Table of Contents 18

FORMAT GUIDE-2

FBLA-PBL FORMAT GUIDE

CHAPTER MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK ©2010

OVERVIEWToday’s successful businesses require a consistent message throughout the organization. A foundation of this strategy is the use of a format guide so that a corporation maintains a uniform image through all its communications. As the

premier student business organization, it is our responsibility to guide our students according to today’s business practices. With this in mind, we have crafted a Format Guide by which our students and advisers can prepare for the Computer Applications and Word Processing skill events. Please review the Format Guide carefully in preparing for these events.

GENERAL GUIDELINESFont Size: 11 or 12

Font Style: Times New Roman or Arial

Spacing: 1 or 2 spaces after punctuation ending a sentence (stay consistent within the document) 1 space after a semicolon 1 space after a comma 1 or 2 spaces 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 fi rst 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 fi rst page, 1 inch remaining pages Side Margins: Left 11/2 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 justifi cation 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.

FORMAT GUIDE-3



STANDARDS OF MAILABILITYThe following errors will make the copy mailable with serious corrections and will result in a penalty of fi ve (5) points per error.

Keying or spelling errors• Inserted or omitted words that change the meaning of the • sentenceFormatting error• Failure to follow direction•

ADVANCED LETTER FEATURESMailing Notation: A mailing notation is keyed a double space below the date in ALL CAPS followed by a double space before the inside address.

Attention Line: An attention line is keyed as the fi rst line of the inside address. When an attention line is used, the salutation is “Ladies and Gentlemen.”

Subject Line: A subject line should be keyed a double space below the salutation in ALL CAPS. The subject line begins at the left margin. The word “subject” or “re” are not used when keying the subject line.

Second Page Heading: If a letter contains more than one page, key a heading at the top of each subsequent page. Key the fi rst line of the inside address, page number, and date at the left margin beginning one inch from the top of the paper. Double space below the date before continuing the body of the letter.

Ms. Terra Green Page 2 Current Date

Company Name: Key the company name a double space below the complimentary close in ALL CAPS. Quadruple space to the writer’s name.

Enclosure Notation: Place an enclosure (or attachment) notation a double space below the reference initials. If multiple enclosures are referred to in the letter, follow the word “Enclosures” with a colon and list each enclosure.

Copy Notation: Use a lowercase (c) by the name of the person(s) to receive a copy. Place the copy notation a double space below the last line of the enclosure notation or the reference line if there is no enclosure.

Postscript: A postscript should be keyed as the last line in the letter. It should be preceded by a double space and begin at the left margin. The initials “P.S.” should not be used.

Materials submitted in these events are graded against the standard of zero errors and business-like format. The Format Guide must be followed for proper formatting of any type of word processing documents in Computer Applications (FBLA & PBL), Word Processing I & II (FBLA) and Word Processing (PBL).

Errors that will make copy mailable with slight corrections will result in a penalty of two (2) points.

FORMAT GUIDE-4



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

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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 restrictionsabove).

Sound or music files may not be copied and posted on the Internet without permission.

Older illustrations may be in the public domain, but the collection may be copyrighted.

Music Up to 10% 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.

Fair Use Guidelines for Educational Multimedia

Some authorities site a maximum length of 30 seconds. (www.indiana.edu),some do not mention a maximum (Tina Ivany, UCSD, 12/08/95). See below.

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).

Same rights as "Printed Material" above

Students may incorporate text in multimedia projects. Teachers may incorporate into multimedia for teaching courses.


Teachers may use for two years, after that permission is required. Students may keep inportfolio 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

Students "may use portions of lawfully acquired copyrighted working in their academic 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 byan artitist or photographer. From a collection, not more than 15 images or10%, whichever is less.


FORMAT GUIDE-5



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. Call to Order—Jean Buckley, Chief Executive Offi cer (DS)2. Roll Call—Mary Anvil, Secretary

3. Reading of the Minutes—Mary Anvil, Secretary

4. Treasurer’s Report—Harvey Weinberg, Treasurer

5. Other Offi cer Reports

6. Committee Reports Accounting—Mildred Wright Social—Betty Einstein (SS) Fund-raising—Bret Rushmore

7. Unfi nished Business

8. New Business

9. Date of Next Meeting

10. Adjournment

Note:Numbers may be left or right aligned.

AGENDA SAMPLE

FORMAT GUIDE-6



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: Call Pat Martin to confi rm dinner arrangements for tomorrow.

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"

ITINERARY SAMPLE

FORMAT GUIDE-7



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.

LABEL/ENVELOPE FORMAT SAMPLE

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"

BUSINESS LETTER SAMPLE

FORMAT GUIDE-8



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. Addition-ally, reference initials are not included.(DS)Sincerely

(QS)

Barbara Small


PERSONAL LETTER SAMPLE

FORMAT GUIDE-9



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 WITH ADVANCED FEATURES SAMPLE

LETTER & MEMO SECOND PAGE

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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


MEMORANDUM

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NEWS RELEASE(DS)Contact: Patricia Wells, AdviserXYZ Club1801 E. National AvenuePhoenix, AZ 85007-0032602-555-1234(DS)Release May 1, 20—

(QS)

STUDENTS EARN TRIP TO FBLA NATIONAL CONFERENCE

(QS)

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 5,000 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)###

Top Margin: 2" Side Margins: 1" Body: DS

NEWS RELEASE

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XYZ CLUB(DS)

Minutes of September 1, 20—

(QS)

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 report was fi led.

Unfi nished 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


MINUTES

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FORMATTING OUTLINES

(QS)

I. VERTICAL SPACING (DS) A. Title of Outline 1. Two-inch top margin 2. Followed by a quadruple space B. Major Headings 1. First major heading preceded by a quadruple space; all others preceded by a double space 2. All major headings followed by a double space 3. All subheadings single spaced (DS)II. HORIZONTAL SPACING (DS) A. Title of Outline Centered over Line of Writing B. Major Headings and Subheadings 1. Identifying lowercase roman numerals aligned at left margin or aligned on periods 2. Identifying letters and numbers for each subsequent level of subheading aligned below the fi rst word of the preceding heading (DS)III. CAPITALIZATION (DS) A. Title of Outline Keyed in ALL CAPS B. Major Headings Keyed in ALL CAPS C. First-order Subheadings Keyed with all Major Words Beginning with Initial Caps D. Second-order Subheadings Keyed with First Word Only Using Initial Cap

Note:Roman numerals can be left or right aligned.

Top Margin: 2" Side Margins: 1" Spacing in Body: SS

OUTLINE

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REPORT FORMATTING

(QS)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 margin of one inch are used on the fi rst page of reports. All remaining pages are keyed with one-inch top and bottom margins. Since the internal spacing of report parts varies, a bottom margin of exactly one-inch is sometimes not feasible. The bottom margin may be varied to prevent a side heading or fi rst line of a paragraph from printing as the last line on a page (or-phan), or the last line of a paragraph from occurring at the top of a new page (widow.)Page Numbering The fi rst page of a report is not numbered. On the second and subsequent pages, place the page number in the upper right side of the page header. Reference pages should also be numbered.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 beginning of the fi rst word of the item. The right margin for enumerated and bulleted items remains 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. Side headings. Begin side headings at the left margin. Capitalize the fi rst letter of the fi rst word and all other main words in each heading. Bold side headings. Paragraph headings. Indent paragraph headings 0.5 inches from the left margin. Capitalize the fi rst letter of the fi rst word only. Underline the heading and follow it with a period.1

Top Margin: 2" Side Margins: 1" Spacing in Body: DS

REPORT

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REPORT CONTINUED

2

Endnotes Endnotes are placed at the end of the report, and the endnote is cited by a superscript number. The endnotes page has the same top and side margins as the fi rst page of the report and is numbered. Each endnote is single spaced with a double space between endnotes. The fi rst line of each endnote is indented 0.5 inches from the left margin; all other lines begin at the left margin.2

References All references cited will be listed alphabetically under the heading REFERENCES or BIBLIOGRAPHY or WORKS CITED. The page has the same top and side margins as the fi rst page of the report and is numbered. Each reference is single spaced with a double space between references. The fi rst line of each reference begins at the left margin; all other lines are indented 0.5 inches from the left margin.3

The MLA Style Manual will be used for References/BibilographyNote:Put just the page number on the second and subsequent pages in the upper right side of the page header 0.5 inch from top of page.

Top Margin: 1" Side Margins: 1" Spacing in Body: DS

ENDNOTES

(QS)

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.


ENDNOTE PAGE

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REFERENCE PAGE


FORMAT GUIDE-17



TABLES

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 Offi ce Specialist 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 Offi ce Specialist 19,000.00 5.0 950.00 19,950.00

Total $109,500.00 $6,272.50 $115,372.50

Special InstructionsBold 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.•

Center VerticallyCenter Horizontally

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

(QS)

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

Note:Page numbers should be right aligned with leader lines.


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