South Carolina Future Business Leaders of America MEET

South Carolina Future Business Leaders of America

MEET YOUR PRESIDENT Travis Johnson Travis@scfbla. org DISTRICT I VP Zak Brown Zak@scfbla. org

Social Media Feeds (https: //www. facebook. com/St. Chap 5/? fref=ts) @sc_fbla #SCFBLA

FBLA is one of NINE Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) The United States Department of Education recognizes the educational programs and philosophies embraced by the career and technical student organizations as being an INTEGRAL part of vocational and technical education instructional programs.

Benefits of Joining a CTSO http: //www. ctsos. org/

Our Mission FBLA-PBL inspires and prepares students to become communityminded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences.

WHO WE ARE Members of the student organization, Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda Oldest & largest business student association Students preparing for business & leadership careers

Where We Live We are 230, 000 strong in more than 5200 chapters throughout the United States, DODDS Europe, Guam, Puerto Rico, Bahamas, Bermuda, the Virgin Islands, China, and Canada. We are busy right now, taking the steps necessary to enter the world of business.

Where We Are Located We are located in middle schools, high schools, and career and technology centers. We are eager to learn all we can.

SC FBLA – Four Districts

Who are the members? FBLA —Grades 9 -12 PBL — Post-secondary FBLA Middle Level — Grades 5 -8 Professional Division — Alumni & Business Professionals

FBLA Goals Strengthening the confidence of students in themselves and their work Developing competent, aggressive business leadership Developing character, preparing for useful citizenship, and fostering patriotism Assisting students in the establishment of occupational goals

FBLA Goals continued… Creating more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise Encouraging members in the development of individual projects that contribute to the improvement of home, business, and community Facilitating the transition from school to work Encouraging scholarship and promoting school loyalty Encouraging and practicing efficient money management

Engage in cooperative efforts with local Chambers of Commerce Invite local businesspeople to speak at chapter meetings Offer member services to act as guides for business events Go on field trips to local businesses and colleges Sponsor a career fair Participate in a Partnership with Business Project

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY James Island Charter High School Chester County Career Center FBLA Christmas Project for Women’s Shelter Blythewood High School Blythewood HS High School for Health Professionals

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY BEAR HUGS FOR SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN IN GREENVILLE

FBLA Competitive Events Ø 85+ Events Ø Individual Ø Team Ø Chapter Ø Apply classroom concepts in a workforce-simulated competitive environment

Officer Programs National • Nine FBLA Officers • Nine PBL Officers • Three Professional Div. Officers State • Nine FBLA Officers • Seven Elected and Two Appointed Positions • Two Middle Level Reps Local

FBLA National Conferences To Be Determined

State Conferences There will not be a State Fall Leadership Rally District and State Conferences To Be Determined

FBLA State and National Publications

Questions? Contact: Mrs. Pat Itter State FBLA Adviser PO Box 90329 Columbia, SC 29290 803 -603 -3994 pitter@scfbla. org Mrs. Rita Beard State FBLA Officer Adviser 803 -983 -4141 rbeard@scfbla. org Mrs. Dana Depew SC State Dept of Education 1429 Senate Street Columbia, SC 29201 ddepew@ed. sc. gov