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National Organization
National Organization
FBLA-PBL Mission Statement
FBLA-PBL Creed
FBLA-PBL Pledge
FBLA-PBL Goals
FBLA-PBL Code of Ethics
FBLA-PBL Dress Code
National Organization
FBLA-PBL History
NationalAfliations
Trademark Policy
Logo Sheet
National Bylaws
Future Business Leaders of America – Middle Level Division National Bylaws
Policy of the United States Department of Education for
Career and Technical Student Organizations
National Programs Lesson Plan
FBLA-PBL Trivia Game
FBLA-PBL History Presentation Script
FBLA-PBL History Presentation Grading Sheet
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National Organization
FBLA-PBL MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to bring business and education together in
a positive working relationship through innovative leader-
ship and career development programs.
FBLA-PBL CREED
I believe education is the right of every person.
I believe the future depends on 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 of
these groups.
I believe every person should prepare for a useful occupa-
tion and carry on that occupation in a manner that
brings the greatest good to the greatest number.
I believe every person should actively work toward improv-
ing social, political, community, and family life.
I believe every person has the right to earn a living at a use-
ful occupation.
I believe every person should take responsibility for carry-
ing out assigned tasks in a manner that brings credit to
self, associates, school, and community.
I believeIhavetheresponsibilitytoworkefcientlyandto
think clearly. I promise to use my abilities to make the
world a better place for everyone.
FBLA-PBL PLEDGE
I solemnly promise to uphold the aims and responsibili-
ties of Future Business Leaders of America–Phi Beta
Lambda and, as an active member, I shall strive to de-
velop the qualities necessary in becoming a responsible
business leader.
FBLA-PBL GOALS
Thespecicgoalsof FBLA-MiddleLevelDivision
are to:
●
Strengthen thecondenceof studentsinthemselves
and their work
●
Create more interest in and understanding of entre-
preneurial careers and American business enterprise
●
Encourage members in the development of indi-
vidual projects, which contribute to the improvement
of home, business, and community
●
Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and
foster patriotism
●
Encourageandpracticeefcientmoney
management
●
Encourage students in the awareness of occupational
goals
●
Assist students in the awareness of occupational goals
●
Facilitate the transition from school to work
FBLA-PBL CODE OF ETHICS
I will be honest and sincere.
I will approacheachtaskwithcondenceinmyabilityto
perform my work at a high standard.
I will willingly accept responsibilities and duties.
I will seektoprotfrommymistakesandtakesugges-
tions 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 cooper-
ate 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.
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FBLA-PBL® National Dress Code
FBLA-PBL® members and advisers should develop an awareness of the image one’s
appearance projects. The purpose of the dress code is to uphold the professional image of the associa-
tion 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, do
not wear name badges when touring.
Professional attire acceptable for ofcial FBLA-PBL® activities include:
MALES FEMALES
•Businesssuitwithcollardressshirt,
and necktie or
•Sportcoat,dressslacks,collarshirt,
and necktie or
•Dressslacks,collarshirt,andnecktie
•Bandedcollarshirtmaybewornonlyif
sport coat or business suit is worn
•Dressshoesandsocks
Inappropriate attire, for both men and women, includes:
•Jewelry in visible body piercing, other than ears
• 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 straps, 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foundationgarments
Clarication: Many women’s two-piece suits are currently designed so that they do not require a blouse. Therefore, this will
be accepted. In addition, sling-back shoes, open-toe shoes, and sleeveless dresses are accepted.
* Revised 1/9/2009
•Business suit with blouse or
•Business pantsuit with blouse or
•Skirt or dress slacks with blouse or sweater or
•Business dress
•Caprisorgauchoswithcoordinatingjacket/suit,
worn below the knee
•Dress shoes
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NATIONAL ORGANIZATION
CHAPTER MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK
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NATIONAL ORGANIZATION
FBLA-PBL involves nearly 250,000 members in over
13,000 chartered chapters in the United States, Puerto
Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Department of Defense De-
pendent Schools worldwide. Local chapters are chartered
by the national association and operate under the supervi-
sion of a state chapter.
Membershipduesandnationalnancialdevelopment
activitiesprovideanancialbaseforthenationalassocia-
tion, which offers leadership and guidance while develop-
ing support services and major programs.
The national association is led by a board of directors
composed of state committee members, local and state
advisers, professional educators, state and local supervi-
sors,nationalstudentofcersandrepresentativesfrom
business and industry. The board is responsible for the
general oversight and policy of the association.
FBLA-PBL is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, a
suburb of Washington, D.C. The national staff is respon-
sible for such diverse activities as:
●
Planning and managing the National Leadership Con-
ference, Institute for Leaders, and the National Fall
Leadership Conferences.
●
Providing technical assistance, management services,
and materials for planning and conducting the meet-
ings of the local and state chapters.
●
Publishing Tomorrow’s Business Leader, PBL Business
Leader, Advisers’ Hotline, Middle Level Advisers’ Hotline,
and The Professional Edge.
●
Developing and distributing materials on member-
ship recruitment, chapter management, and national
programs.
●
Processing membership dues and providing state
chapters with periodic reports.
●
Establishing partnership programs to provide recogni-
tion and experience for chapters and individuals.
●
Acting as a liaison at the national level to other
student, professional, and business organizations and
government agencies.
FBLA-PBL is made up of four (4) membership divi-
sions. These include:
●
FBLA-Middle Level. Membership in this division is
open to students in grades 5–9 who are seeking career
exploration opportunities and who accept the purpose
of FBLA, subscribe to its creed, and demonstrate
willingness to contribute to meaningful school-com-
munity relations.
●
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA).
Membership in this division is open to students in
grades 9–12, enrolled in a business or business-related
course who accept the purpose of FBLA, subscribe
to its creed, demonstrate willingness to contribute to
meaningful school-community relations, and possess
qualities for employment.
●
Phi Beta Lambda (PBL). Membership is open to
postsecondary students pursuing degrees in a business
orbusiness-relatedeldwhoacceptthepurposeof
PBL, subscribe to its creed, and possess qualities for
employment.
●
Professional Division. Professional membership is
open to all individuals interested in promoting the
goals established by the association. Such members
may include former members, employers, educators,
parents, businesspersons, community leaders, and any
other persons contributing to the growth and devel-
opment of the association and its members.
FBLA-PBL HISTORY
1937 Hamden L. Forkner of Teachers College, Colum-
bia University in New York City, proposes to business
teachers across the country that a national organiza-
tion is needed for the thousands of business clubs in
the nation’s high schools and colleges.
1940 The National Council for Business Education
(now known as the National Business Education
Association) sponsors the proposed student organi-
zation. Committees are appointed to formulate the
organization’s general plans. The name “Future Busi-
ness Leaders of America” is selected for the organiza-
tion.
1942 An experimental chapter is chartered in Johnson
City, Tennessee, on February 3. A second chapter is
started two days later in St. Albans, West Virginia. By
the end of the year, 39 chapters are added; and over
the next three and one-half years, another 38 chapters
join.
1946 The United Business Education Association as-
sumessponsorshipof FBLA.Headquartersofce
for FBLA is established at the National Education As-
sociation Center in Washington, D.C.
1947 IowabecomestherstFBLAstatechapter.Indi-
ana and Ohio quickly follow. Within the next three
years, FBLA state chapters total ten.
1958 The postsecondary division, Phi Beta Lambda is
created.TheUniversityofNorthernIowaistherst
PBL chapter.
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1969 FBLA-PBL is granted independent status as a non-
proteducationalstudentassociationunderInternal
Revenue Code 501c(3). FBLA-PBL, Inc. acquires its
own board of directors and full-time staff.
1973 FBLA-PBL, Inc. appoints Edward D. Miller as the
association’srstfull-timeexecutivedirector.
1979 The board of directors approves establishment of
the FBLA-PBL Alumni Division.
1981 The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation purchases 1.6
acres of land in the Center for Educational Associa-
tions, Reston, Virginia, as the site for a future FBLA-
PBL National Center.
1987 FBLA annual membership tops 200,000 for the
rsttime.
1989 The professional division is formed to include
alumni and professional businesspersons.
1990 The ground breaking ceremony is held for the
FBLA-PBL National Center.
1991 The grand opening of the FBLA-PBL National
Center is held.
1994 The FBLA–Middle Level division is formed for
students in grades 5–9.
1997 Edward D. Miller retires as president and chief
executiveofcerof thenationalassociation.Ms.Jean
Buckley is appointed president and chief executive
ofcer.
2001 National center mortgage is retired.
NATIONAL AFFILIATIONS
FBLA-PBL is proud of its relationships with the follow-
ing organizations.
Association for Career and Technical Education.
ACTE is committed to helping its members provide
effective programs of career and technical education.
Serving career and technical teachers, administrators,
teacher educators, researchers, and guidance counselors,
ACTE develops and promotes comprehensive programs
for individuals to develop occupational skills.
National Association of Secondary School Prin-
cipals. NASSP represents school administrators and
focuses on professional development programs to help
schooladministratorsbecomemoreprocientinserv-
ing America’s secondary school students. In addition to
promoting the interest of education on Capitol Hill, the
association also conducts research on issues critical to
secondary schools. NASSP sponsors the National As-
sociation of Student Councils and the National Honor
Society.
National Business Education Association. NBEA
members include business teachers, administrators,
supervisors,teachereducators,andcollege/university
students in business education curricula. NBEA promotes
all phases of business education for both vocational and
nonvocational students. In addition, NBEA serves as a
unifying agency among regional and other groups dedi-
cated to the enhancement of business education.
National Dissemination Center for Career and
Technical Education. NDCCTE is the umbrella organi-
zation for nine student groups dedicated to strengthening
America’s career and technical education system. Each
member’sexecutiveofcerandcounterpartattheU.S.
Department of Education works with the center, which
is charged with identifying and coordinating activities
mutuallybenecialtocareerandtechnicalstudentorga-
nizations and their members. The center also serves as a
forum where members share information to enhance the
development of vocational education.
U.S. Department of Education. The Department of
Education maintains a close relationship with all voca-
tional student organizations and welcomes their coopera-
tion and support in strengthening vocational education
programs throughout the United States. The Department
of Education endorses vocational student organization
objectives and seeks to involve their thinking in the im-
provement of vocational education.
TRADEMARK POLICY
All local and state advisers are responsible for protecting
the use and image of FBLA-PBL’s logo and trademarked
items. FBLA-PBL’s policy concerning the use of trade-
marked materials follows:
State and local FBLA-PBL chapters are permitted to use
trademarked items without obtaining approval from the
FBLA-PBL National Association on printed materials,
promotional pieces, and displays that are not sold. Written
approval must be obtained from the FBLA-PBL Na-
tional Association for any item that will be sold by local or
state FBLA-PBL chapters. Commercial vendors are not
permitted to use FBLA-PBL trademarks on any goods
offered for sale unless they have been commissioned by the
FBLA-PBL National Association.
Contact the FBLA-PBL MarketPlace with any ques-
tions regarding the trademark policy or to obtain permis-
sion to use trademarked or protected images.
National Bylaws
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FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS
OF AMERICA – MIDDLE LEVEL
DIVISION NATIONAL BYLAWS
Revised 1997
Article I
Name
The name of this division of FBLA-PBL, Inc. shall be
“Future Business Leaders of America–Middle Level Divi-
sion” and may be referred to as “FBLA–Middle Level
Division.”
Article II
Purpose
Section 1. The purpose of FBLA–Middle Level Divi-
sion is to provide, as an integral part of the instructional
program, additional opportunities for students to explore,
encounter, and experience positive leadership skills for
their present lifestyles, as well as their future work.
Section 2. Thespecicgoalsof FBLA–MiddleLevelDivi-
sion are to:
• strengthenthecondenceof studentsinthemselves
and their work;
• create more interest in and understanding of entrepre-
neurial careers and 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efcientmoneymanagement;
• encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty;
• assist students in the establishment of occupational
goals; and
• facilitate the transition from school to work.
Article III
Membership
Section 1. The grade levels encompassed in this program
are determined by the state, county, or local education
agency. The maximum range of grades that may be in-
cluded in this division is grades 5 through 9.
Section 2. FBLA–Middle Level Division membership shall
consist of members of chartered local chapters. These
members shall hold membership in their state and nation-
al chapters. Individual members shall be recognized only
through a state chapter of FBLA–Middle Level Division
except that, in the case where there is no state chapter, the
member shall be recognized by the national center.
Section 3. National FBLA–Middle Level Division, as well
as the state and local chapters, shall be open for member-
ship to these classes of members:
• Active Members shall be middle level students who
become members, who accept the purpose of FBLA,
subscribe to its creed, and demonstrate willingness
to contribute to good school-community relations.
Active members shall pay dues as established by the
national board of directors and may represent their
state and local chapters as approved by their respec-
tive state and local advisers.
• Honorary Life Members may be elected to a state or local
chapter by a majority vote. They shall be persons who
have rendered outstanding service to FBLA-PBL, Inc.
Honorarylifemembersshallnotvoteorholdofce
and shall not be required to pay dues.
• National Honorary Life Members may be recommended
by the membership and shall be accepted upon ap-
proval by the board of directors of FBLA-PBL, Inc.
Theyshallbepersonswhohavemadesignicant
contributionstotheeldof educationand/ortothe
growth and development of FBLA-PBL, Inc.
National Honorary Life Members shall not vote or
holdofceandshallnotberequiredtopaydues.
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NATIONAL BYLAWS
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Article IV
Dues and Finance
Section 1. National dues shall be determined by a majority
voteofthenationalboardof directorsbasedonscal
reports by the national center. National dues of mem-
bers shall be forwarded directly to the FBLA-PBL, Inc.
nationalofce.
Section 2. Any person eligible for membership, who has
paid the annual membership fee of $4.00, shall be an
FBLA–Middle Level Division member for a period cor-
responding with the membership year.
Section 3. The affairs and property of FBLA–Middle Level
Division shall be managed by the board of directors, ac-
cording to the current D. C. code.
Section 4. The association president and chief executive
ofcershalladministerallFBLA–MiddleLevelDivision
nances,includetheMiddleLevelDivisionnancesin
the annual budget to the board of directors for approval,
and provide the board of directors and members with an
annual audit.
Section 5. Thescalyearof theFBLA–MiddleLevel
Division shall be July 1 through June 30.
Article V
Organization
Section 1. FBLA–Middle Level Division shall be an as-
sociation of state and local chapters, each operating in
accordance with a charter granted by FBLA-PBL, Inc.
Only chapters that have received a charter and number
issued by FBLA-PBL, Inc. and that are currently in good
standing, shall be referred to as “Future Business Leaders
of America–Middle Level Division” or “FBLA–Middle
Level Division.”
Section 2. The board of directors of FBLA-PBL, Inc. shall
serve as the policymaking body of this organization and
derive its authority from the Articles of Incorporation of
FBLA-PBL, Inc. and the laws of the District of Colum-
bia. It may be referred to as the board of directors. Mem-
bers of the board of directors shall be nominated by state
chairmen and elected by the local FBLA-PBL chapters of
their respective regions for three-year terms in accordance
with the nominating and voting procedures determined
by the board of directors.
Section 3. The administration of FBLA–Middle Level
Division shall be vested in the association president and
chiefexecutiveofcerof FBLA-PBL,Inc.
Section 4. State chapter charters shall be issued upon ap-
proval of the board of directors.
Section 5. Each local chapter shall have an adviser who
shall be a member of the faculty or administration.
Article VI
Committees
Section 1. Local and state chapters may select advisory
committees to assist in the growth and development of
their respective chapters.
Article VII
Emblems and Colors
Section 1. Theofcialemblemandinsigniaitemdesigns
are described and protected from infringement by reg-
istrationintheU.S.PatentOfceundertheTrademark
Act of 1946. The manufacture, reproduction, wearing, or
display of the emblem shall be governed by the board of
directors.
Section 2. Emblems and insignia shall be uniform in all
local and state chapters. Only members in good standing
mayuseofcialemblemsandinsignia.
Section 3.Theofcialcolorsof FBLA-MiddleLevelDivi-
sion shall be blue and gold.
Article VIII
Parliamentary Procedure
The rules contained in Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised
shall govern the FBLA–Middle Level Division in all cases
to which they are applicable and in which they are not
inconsistent with the rules and bylaws of FBLA-PBL,
Inc., these bylaws, or any special rules of order the
FBLA-Middle Level Division may adopt.
Article IX
Amendment
Section 1. The board of directors of FBLA-PBL, Inc., may
amend these bylaws by a two-thirds vote of the directors
inofce.
Section 2.Noamendmentshallbeinconictwiththe
ethics or rules of FBLA-PBL, Inc. Amendments required
toqualifyorretainqualicationasaneducationaland
charitableorganizationasdenedintheInternalRevenue
Code of 1954, or any successor thereto, shall automati-
cally become part of these bylaws.
Adopted July 3, 1994
Amended June 29, 1997
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NATIONAL ORGANIZATION
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NATIONAL ORGANIZATION
LESSON PLAN
NBEA Standards/Lesson Objectives
• Communications
– Apply basic social communications skills in per-
sonal and professional situations.
– Participate as a productive member of a group and
demonstrate the abilities to work as part of a team.
– To use technology to enhance the effectiveness of
communication.
• Lifelong Learning
– Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal skills when
working with others in small groups, in business,
and in local chapter activities.
Introduction to the Lesson:
(Time: 5-10 minutes)
Colored Dots. (Materials Needed: Three types of
colored sticky dots – one color for each category chosen).
Choose three categories to classify people in your group.
Examples include people wearing glasses, wearing T-
shirts, etc. When a person joins your group, put a dot or
dots on their shirt according to what category that they
tinto.DONOTtellthegroupwhatthedotsstandfor.
Tellthegroupthattheyaretogureoutwhatthedots
mean by talking to other students in the group. Give the
groupawhiletogureoutwhatthedotsmean.If noone
cangureitout,thentellthem.Obviouslyitisbetterif
thegroupcangureitout,butyoumaywanttogivethem
subtle hints.
Notes:
• Askstudentshowitfelttobesingledoutwith
these visible stickers? What implication does this
have? What are some practical connections to
“real life”?
• ThroughFBLA-ML,studentsaremadetofeelpart
of a group – not singled out. There is something
for everyone in the national organization.
• Let’sndouthowmuchweknow.
Reinforcement Activity:
(Time: 30-45 minutes)
• This is a fun way to introduce students to the national
organization.
• Divide the group up into two teams.
• Give a stuffed animal to each group for their team
mascot.
• Each team will have a bell to ring in the answer.
• When the question appears, ring the bell. Your team
will be called upon. If you are correct, the moderator
will tell you to continue. If you are incorrect, it is the
other team’s turn. Each correct answer will be worth 5
points.
• Thenalroundwillbeworth25points.Youwillwrite
down the correct answer on paper as they do in jeop-
ardy.
(At this point the adviser should go to the following
link www.fbla-pbl.org/docs/FBLA-PBL_Trivia_Game.ppt
where they may download the Trivia Game PowerPoint®
and project it to the class. Put on some Game Show
Tunes such as the theme from Wheel of Fortune® and
Jeopardy® for mood music). A hard copy of the questions
and answers can be found in this section. Award prizes to
the winning team.
Notes:
• Throughthisactivity,wewereabletogainabetter
insight into the national organization.
Reinforcement Activity:
(30 minutes – Prep time – 1 class period)
For our last activity, we will, as a group role-play the his-
tory of our organization for a FBLA-ML meeting. This
activity was originally developed by a former PBL Nation-
alOfcerteamfortheInstituteforLeaderswhichisheld
in conjunction with the National Leadership Conference
each year. See the grading sheet following this section. Be-
fore we role play this activity, each person will be assigned
a different time period or the Introduction or Conclusion
to this activity. You will be working on a PowerPoint®
slide representing your era (this will take one class period
– you will research the era on the Internet to discover the
attire of the time period and apply appropriate graphics
and music to your slide. If you have more students than
parts – you may want to split the role-playing and have
two or more different groups work on different presenta-
tions. Choose the best one to present at a local chapter
meeting or local chapter event such as an induction cer-
emony for new members). Once everyone has completed
a slide, we will combine them for our role-playing activity.
Yourassignmentistondacostumetorepresenttheera
that you will be speaking about.
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CHAPTER MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK
(2011–12 ML Version)
Welcome to the FBLA-PBL Trivia Game
This is a team-oriented game designed to test your knowl-
edge of FBLA-PBL trivia and help you learn about the
national organization.
Break into two teams. Elect a captain for each team.
When the question appears, ring the bell. Your team
will be called upon. Your moderator will tell you whether
or not you are correct. If you are correct, the modera-
tor will tell you to continue. If you are incorrect it is the
other team’s turn. Each correct answer is worth 5 points.
Thenalroundwillbeworth25points.Youwillwrite
down the correct answer on paper as they do in jeopardy®.
Have fun!
Question 1
How many members does FBLA-PBL have?
• 200,000
• 210,000
• 250,000
• 180,000
Question 2
Therststatechapterwaslocatedwhere?
• Florida
• Iowa
• Wisconsin
• Ohio
Question 3
Theofcialcolorsof FBLA-PBLare
• Blueandyellow
• Blueandgold
• Red,white,andblue
• Redandblack
FBLA-PBL Trivia Game
An introduction to the National Association of FBLA-PBL, Inc.
Question 4
Who is the founder of FBLA-PBL?
• HollisGuy
• Dr.HamdenL.Forkner
• DorothyTravis
• HamdenFaulkner
Question 5
The three words on the FBLA-PBL crest are:
• Service,Education,andLeadership
• Service,Leadership,andProsperity
• Service,Education,andProgress
• Progress,Leadership,andEducation
Question 6
How many goals does FBLA-Middle Level have?
• 5
• 7
• 8
• 9
Question 7
InwhatyearwasFBLA-PBLofciallysponsoredbythe
National Council for Business Education (now known as
NBEA)?
• 1937
• 1940
• 1946
• 1950
Question 8
Where is FBLA-PBL’s National Center located?
• Washington,DC
• Richmond,Virginia
• Reston,Virginia
• Baltimore,Maryland
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Question 9
Whatistheofcialnameof ourorganization?
• FBLA-PBL
• PhiBetaLambda
• FBLA
• FBLA-PBL,Inc.
Question 10
Who is the current FBLA-PBL President and CEO?
• HamdenL.Forkner
• KittyGuy
• JeanBuckley
• DorothyTravis
Question 11
What two words are repeated throughout the FBLA-PBL
creed?
• Wethink
• FBLA-PBLmeans
• FBLA-PBLis
• Ibelieve
Question 12
The Professional Edge is printed for which members?
• Allmembers
• FBLA-PBLOfcers
• Professionalmembers
• FBLA-PBLadvisers
Question 13
What group of individuals establishes the policies that
govern FBLA-PBL?
• FBLA-PBLNationalOfcers
• FBLA-PBLExecutiveBoard
• Boardof Directors
• Boardof Ofcers
Question 14
Which of the following is not a membership division?
• FBLA-MiddleLevel
• FutureBusinessLeadersof America(FBLA)
• AlumniDivision
• PhiBetaLambda(PBL)
• ProfessionalDivision
Question 15
What does NBEA stand for?
• NationalBusinessEducatorsAcademy
• NationalBusinessEducatorsof America
• NationalBusinessEducationAssociation
• NewBusinessEducatorsof America
Question 16
When was the FBLA-Middle Level Division established?
• 1994
• 1984
• 1995
• 1991
Question 17
Whatisthescalyearof FBLA-PBL?
• June1–May31
• July1–June30
• July15–June15
• July31–June30
Question 18
How many votes would a chapter of 99 members have at
the National Leadership Conference?
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
Question 19
Where can you buy FBLA-PBL merchandise?
• TheFBLA-PBLStore
• TheFBLA-PBLNationalCenter
• TheMarketPlace
• TheFBLA-PBLMarket
Question 20
Proposed amendments to the National Bylaws must be
submitted to the association president and chief executive
ofcerbywhichdate?
• April1
• April15
• May1
• May15
FINAL QUESTION
If business of the National Executive Council is conduct-
ed by mail, what is the vote required for action?
• Majority
• Plurality
• 3/4vote
• Minority
Answer Key to Trivia Game
1. 250,000
2. Iowa
3. Blue and Gold
4. Dr. Hamden L.
Forkner
5. Service, Education,
and Progress
6. 8
7. 1940
8. Reston, Virginia
9. FBLA-PBL, Inc.
10. Jean Buckley
11. I believe
12. Professional members
13. Board of Directors
14. Alumni Division
15. National Business Edu-
cation Association
16. 1994
17. July1–June30
18. 3
19. The MarketPlace
20. April 1
21. 3/4vote
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CHAPTER MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK
(2011–12 ML Version)
Narrator:
Our organization, FBLA-PBL, Inc., is the premier organi-
zation for students preparing for careers in business.
What does FBLA-PBL offer? FBLA-PBL provides
innovative leadership and career development programs
that bring business and education together in a positive
working relationship to achieve results.
We have a rich history – Let’s take a look.
(PowerPoint
®
graphic comes up with the 1940s on it
in big letters. ’40s music plays in the background)
Member representing the ‘40s – is dressed in 1940s
attire and says: (Depending on how many members you
have participating – you can split up the speaking parts
for each era):
• Dr. Hamden L. Forkner of Teacher’s College at Co-
lumbia University in New York proposes to business
teachers across the country that a national organization
is needed for the thousands of business clubs in the
nation’s high schools and colleges.
• In the fall of 1940, the National Council for Busi-
ness Education (now known as the National Business
Education Association) assumes sponsorship of the
proposed student organization.
• The name Future Business Leaders of America is
selected.
• OnFebruary3,1942,thersthighschoolchapter
was chartered in Johnson City, Tennessee. The second
chapter is started two days later in St. Alban’s West
Virginia.
• By the end of the year, 39 chapters are added.
• In 1946 the national center for FBLA is established at
the National Education Association Center in Wash-
ington D.C.
• In1947IowabecomestherstFBLAstatechapter.
Indiana and Ohio quickly follow.
• Within the next three years, FBLA state chapters total
10.
(PowerPoint®
graphic comes up with the 1950s on
it in big letters. ’50s music plays in the background.
Member comes out to the music)
Member Representing the ‘50s – is dressed in 1950s
attire and says:
• In1958,therstPhiBetaLambdachapterwaschar-
tered in Iowa.
• TheUniversityof NorthernIowabecomestherst
PBL chapter.
(PowerPoint® graphic comes up with the 1960s on
it in big letters. ’60s music plays in the background.
Member comes out to music).
Member Representing the ‘60s – is dressed in 1960s
attire and says:
• FBLA-PBL is granted independent status as a non-
proteducationalstudentassociationunderthe
Internal Revenue Code 501c (3).
• FBLA-PBL, Inc. acquires its own board of directors
and full-time staff.
(PowerPoint® graphic comes up with the 1970s on
it in big letters. ’70s music plays in the background.
Member comes out to music).
Memberrepresentingthe‘70scomesoutin‘70sattire
and says:
• In1973FBLA-PBL,Inc.appointsEdwardD.Miller
astheassociation’srstfull-timeexecutivedirector.
• NationalBylawsareadoptedin1975.
• TheAlumniDivisionisestablishedin1979.
(PowerPoint® graphic comes up with the 1980s on
it in big letters. ’80s music plays in the background.
Member comes out to music).
FBLA-Middle Level History Presentation
Skit Script
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Member representing the ‘80s comes out in ‘80s attire
and says:
• In 1981 the Conrad Hilton foundation purchases 1.6
acres of land in the Center for Educational Associa-
tions in Reston, Virginia as the site for a future FBLA-
PBL National Center.
• FBLA-PBL annual membership tops 200,000 for the
rsttimein1987.
• In 1989 the Alumni Division is changed to the Profes-
sional Division to include both alumni and profes-
sional businesspersons.
(PowerPoint® graphic comes up with the 1990s on
it in big letters. ’90s music plays in the background.
Member comes out to music).
Member representing the ‘90s comes out in ‘90s attire
and says:
• In 1990 the ground breaking ceremony is held for the
FBLA-PBL National Center.
• The grand opening of the FBLA-PBL Center is held
in 1991.
• The latest group to join FBLA (in 1994) was the
FBLA-Middle Level, for students in grades 5-9.
• In1997Dr.Millerretiresandpresidentandchief
executiveofcerof thenationalassociation.
• Ms. Jean Buckley is appointed president and chief
executiveofcer.
(PowerPoint® graphic comes up with the 2000s on
it in big letters. Current music plays in the back-
ground. Member comes out to music).
Member representing the 2000s comes out and says:
• The national center building mortgage is retired in
2001 following a successful capital campaign.
Narrator:
This brings us to the present. There are over a quar-
ter of a million members and over four million alumni
members.Ourformermembersaregovernors,ghter
pilots, CEOs, actors, stock brokers, teachers, and doctors,
and the list goes on. As a member, wherever you go in the
world, you are not far from a network that can help you.
FBLA-PBL gives you the opportunities, experiences,
skills,andcondencetoachieveyourdreams.
Win money! Travel! Learn to lead! Develop friend-
ships! Gain experience! Earn recognition! All of these
adventures and more await you when you become a
member of FBLA-PBL.
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CHAPTER MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK
(2011–12 ML Version)
FBLA-Middle Level History Presentation
Grading Sheet
For this project, students are to role-play the history script.
The group presentation will be graded using the following criteria:
Objective/Competency PointsPossible PointsAwarded
The presentation shows creativity and originality 15
in delivery to the audience.
The presentation shows that pre-planning has been 10
completed – there is some type of visual for each era
of history represented in the role-playing activity.
All group members are involved and have parts 15
for the presentation.
The presentation is given at a local chapter 10
meeting or event.
Students have practiced their speaking parts and 10
present them effectively.
Group does a good job of presenting the history of 15
the organization to FBLA-PBL members.
Students present material with animation and enthusiasm. 10
Presentation progresses logically and is well thought out. 15
Total Points 100
Comments:
Student Group Members: _____________________________________________________________________
Date: _____________________________________________________________________________________