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Massachusetts FBLA State Leadership Conference
National Sponsors:
Workshop Presentations By
Stephen Martyak “30 Under 30” of Boston’s
Hottest Up and Comers
Barbara DiSaia Admissions Rep Johnson & Wales
Monday, April 14th
8:30am-2:15pm Registration and breakfast starts at 8:00
Bentley University, Waltham
Featuring Keynote Speaker NATALIE TRAN
FBLA Eastern Region VP
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Registration Coffee, Juice & Assorted Baked Goods
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Call to Order – Scott Stewart, State President
Welcome & Introduction of State Officers – Ryan Paul, Associate State Adviser
FBLA Emblem Ceremony – Individual Chapter Members
Reading of FBLA Creed – All, led by Sonal Sharda, State Vice President
Chapter Presidents’ Reports – Local Chapter Presidents
9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Keynote speaker and conf. opener – Natalie Tran, FBLA Eastern Region VP
10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Break (15 minutes)
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. *Performance event judging* Roundtable discussion for all others
11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Leadership Workshops
• 11:15 - 12:00 – “Designing Your Future” o Stephen Martyak – Founder, studioTYAK
• 12:00 – 12:45 – “College 101”
o Barbara DiSaia – Admissions Rep, Johnson & Wales University
12:45 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Lunch
Boxed lunch includes assorted sandwiches, veggie sticks and dip, fruit, chips, cookie, and soda or bottled water.
1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Closing
• Award Ceremony – Blake Reynolds, State Chair • State Officer Speeches and Election • NLC Preview • Thank You’s • Adjournment
MASSACHUSETTS FBLA STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Monday, April 14th, 2014
Bentley University Waltham, Massachusetts
Send forms and payments to: Mr. Blake Reynolds, FBLA State Chair 92 Pleasant Street #1 Boston, MA 02125 1
Registration Form Deadline – Monday, March 17th
School _____________________________________ Phone ____________________________
Address___________________________________________________________________________________
Advisers Attending ___________________________________ E-mail:_________________________________
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Chapter President ___________________________________ Email: __________________________________
Chapter Status (Please check one) ____ Active ____ Inactive ____Prospective
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State Leadership Conference 2014
April 14, 2014
Bentley University – Waltham, Massachusetts
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Total number of students and advisers attending: _____________
Registration fee @ $30 per person (includes continental breakfast and lunch) $ _____________
Competitive event fee @ $3 per test each student takes (max. of 3 tests per student, $ _____________
either 3 practical or 2 practical and 1 performance)
Total payment enclosed $ _____________
Massachusetts FBLA
State Leadership Conference 2014
April 14, 2014
Bentley University – Waltham, Massachusetts
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If a student is on a team, please state in the comments section what team event(s) s/he is participating in and who s/he is paired with.Competitve event testing will take place March 24-28, 2014. Sign-up list and competitive event fees must be received by March 17.
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If a student is on a team, please state in the comments section what team event(s) s/he is participating in and who s/he is paired with.Competitve event testing will take place March 24-28, 2014. Sign-up list and competitive event fees must be received by March 17.
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Dear FBLA Local Chapter Adviser,
Running for FBLA state office is a major decision for an FBLA member who wants to become more involved
in FBLA at the state and/or national level. Serving as an officer takes time and means added responsibility for
the officer as well as the adviser. Officers and advisers must plan to attend monthly meetings and/or
conferences, assume leadership roles in the State Chapter, communicate often with other officers and chapters,
and provide guidance to other chapters throughout the State. In addition, the National Fall Leadership
Conference and National Leadership Conference are events which officers and advisers must consider
attending.
The students should prepare themselves to be potentially interviewed by the State President and State Chair.
Their fellow FBLA peers will vote for their choice at the State Conference. State officers will be selected based
the results of the vote and, in the case of a tie, on interview performance, experience, and their desire to grow
and foster MA FBLA, as well as other qualifications that are listed on the attached document as well as the
Chapter Management Handbook. Candidates and advisers alike should be prepared to fully uphold the
expectations and responsibilities of the position the student is applying for. These can also be found in the
Chapter Management Handbook and on the national FBLA website (www.fbla-pbl.org).
The deadline for state officer applications is April 7th. Should interviews be conducted, they will take place
within the following two weeks of the Spring Conference and selections will be made within the following
week.
If you have any questions regarding the state officer application process or about the attached documentation,
please do not hesitate to contact me ([email protected]).
Thank you. Sincerely,
Blake S. Reynolds State Chair Enclosures
STATE OFFICER CANDIDATE APPLICATION
Application must be submitted by APRIL 7TH to the State Chair, Blake Reynolds via email ([email protected]) or mail:
92 Pleasant Street #1 Boston, MA 02125
To run for a state office, submit a resume and this application form complete with all necessary signatures to the State Chair by the above deadline: Year in School _____________ Home Telephone (____) __________Cell_________________
E-mail address________________________________________________________________
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Name (s)___________________________________________________
Home Address__________________________City__________________State____________
Zip___________
School Name_________________________________________________________________
School Address______________________________ City_____________________________
State_______ Zip___________ Adviser’s Name ____________________________________
Adviser’s E-mail address_______________________________________________________
Seeking the office of: ( ) President
( ) Vice President
( ) Secretary
STATE OFFICER CANDIDATE AGREEMENT
To become a state officer of Massachusetts FBLA requires a commitment on the part of all
parties concerned. In order to make that commitment, each party must understand their
responsibility. This agreement must be signed by all parties indicated in order for a candidate to
be eligible for office. All parties agree to the responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the
following pages as well as those in the Chapter Management Handbook.
IF SELECTED, the Candidate Agrees To: • Perform to the best of his/her ability the duties of the elected office per the Chapter
Management Handbook and the State Officer Candidate Guide.
• Participate in all activities scheduled by the State Board of the Massachusetts Chapter of FBLA (including the ones below) - Note: State Conference takes precedence over prom, athletics, and other activities. If you decide to attend an activity that conflicts with the State Conference, you will not participate at the State Conference or be eligible to compete in any competitive events.
• Attend monthly State Board meetings. These meetings may be held online or in person. Missing more than three (3) meetings in the course of the school year will be grounds for impeachment at the discretion of the State Chairperson.
• Make at least three (3) different local chapter visits prior to January 31st of the school year. Failure to do so will be grounds for impeachment at the discretion of the State Chairperson.
The Parents and Employer Agree To: • Permit the candidate to participate in all scheduled Massachusetts state and local chapter
activities.
• Encourage the candidate to take full benefit of the leadership development experience.
The Adviser and School Principal Agree To: • Recommend for state office only those candidates who are qualified.
• Perform to the best of his/her ability the duties of the adviser per the Chapter Management Handbook.
• Ensure the candidate’s attendance at all Massachusetts state and their local chapter activities.
• Allow the candidate excused absences for all Massachusetts FBLA activities.
MASSACHUSETTS FBLA STATE OFFICER CANDIDATE GUIDE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How much work should I be expecting? Your workload will vary throughout the year and is largely dependent on each month’s activities. Plan to dedicate at least one hour per week toward FBLA responsibilities. How much money is it going to cost me if elected? Massachusetts FBLA covers several expenses for state officers, including a nametag and matching ties/scarves as part of the officer uniforms and travel costs associated with official state functions. National events remain the responsibility of each individual officer. Financial requirements are minimal and should never be a reason to pass up the amazing opportunity to serve as a state officer. What is the best part of the job? The best part of being a state officer is meeting new people and constantly challenging yourself. You will encounter a lot of challenges as you go through this process, but they are all fantastic growth opportunities. Stepping out of your comfort zone and meeting new people is always scary at first, but you may discover that you are great at it! What should I expect from the experience? Expect to work hard and gain valuable leadership skills every day that you are an officer. The workload is completely manageable as long as you learn to balance FBLA with other aspects of your life. You will face challenges, but you will overcome them through hard work and persistence. Don’t be afraid to ask questions! How much traveling is involved? Multiple times throughout the year, the state officers will be traveling throughout Massachusetts and may have the opportunity to attend other events outside the state. In addition to the state officer meetings and conferences, you may be visiting chapters in your area. Who do I contact when I have questions? Feel free to reach out to any current or past state officers or the Massachusetts FBLA State Chair, Blake Reynolds, at [email protected]. We’re happy to answer questions so that you can be successful! AVAILABLE OFFICER POSITIONS President
• Presides over and conducts meeting according to accepted parliamentary law • Keeps members and discussion on track • Appoints committees and serves as an ex-officio member to each
• Coordinates chapter activities by keeping in close touch with the other offices, the membership, and the advisers
• Plans meeting programs with the assistance of other state officers as well as the State Chairperson
• Writes articles for the quarterly state newsletter • Makes chapter visits as directed by the State Chairperson • Encourages participation of all members in an enthusiastic manner
Vice President
• Responsible for the compilation of the quarterly state newsletter • Assists the president in the discharge of duties; presides at meetings in the absence of the
president • Is prepared to assume the duties and responsibilities of the president should the need arise • Writes articles for the quarterly state newsletter • Makes chapter visits as directed by the State Chairperson • Encourages participation of all members in an enthusiastic manner
Secretary
• Prepared to take detailed minutes at each State Board meeting, compiling in the official minutes template, and distributing to State Board members within 24 hours after each meeting
• Writes articles for the quarterly state newsletter • Makes chapter visits as directed by the State Chairperson • Encourages participation of all members in an enthusiastic manner
QUALIFICATIONS 1. In order to be eligible for state officer, all candidates must:
• Have at least one full year remaining in his/her high school program • Have a cumulative 2.5 GPA and maintain that GPA throughout term in office • Be an active dues paying member during his/her term of service • Be endorsed by the local chapter adviser, school principal, and by his/her chapter • File a completed State Officer Application with the State Chairperson by the date
indicated in official campaign literature published by Massachusetts FBLA. 2. Candidates seeking the office of President must have been an active dues paying member for at least one academic year prior to their term of office. ELECTION/APPOINTMENT PROCEDURES Elections occur each year at the State Leadership Conference. In the event that the office is not filled by election, the State Chairperson shall appoint a member(s) who meets the qualifications. Candidate Signature______________________________________ Date_____________ Adviser Signature________________________________________ Date_____________ School Principal Signature_________________________________ Date_____________ Parent/Guardian Signature_________________________________ Date_____________