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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 14 th 8:30am-2:15pm Registration and breakfast starts at 8:00 Bentley University, Waltham Featuring Keynote Speaker NATALIE TRAN FBLA Eastern Region VP

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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

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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

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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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Send forms and payments to: Mr. Blake Reynolds, FBLA State Chair 92 Pleasant Street #1 Boston, MA 02125 2

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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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INSTRUCTIONSforOnlinetesting:

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tm than1minute.Issue:Studentkeepsgettingawarningthatsaystheyhavelostinternetconnection.(OrtheirwarningsaystheirsecuritysettingsprohibitE‐SESSfromdisplaying)Reason:TypicallymeansthereisaslowdownincommunicationwithTFIservers.Eitherasaresultofalotof'traffic'ontheinternetatyourschoolornotenoughbandwidthavailable ntoaccommodatefastconnections.Anotherthingthatcausesinternetslowdowishavingatotallywirelesslab.Solution:1)trytotestduringtimesyouknowinternettrafficwillbelower.2)Havethestudentclosethepage(theywillgetawarningaskingthemiftheyaresuretheywanttoleavethepage‐clickyes).Theywillgobacktothe"Begin"screen‐havethemclickbegingain.Sometimesclosingandrestartinggivesthema'fresher'connectiontocontinueestinat g.Calltechsupportiftheylosemorethan1minute.Issue:Studentssubmittheirtestforgradingandtheygetaprocessingmessage.(Whenstudent sssubmittheyshouldgetaconfirmationmessagethatletsthemknowthetesticompletewiththedateitwascompleted.)Reason: emcan'tdisplayth

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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• 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_____________