FBLA Presentation

							            FBLA
An Advisor’s 11 Rules for Success
     Rule #1 Organization is Key
• Meet with officers and plan a    • Keep member information
  program of work - navigate         sheets on file
  members to make wise chapter     • Document everything!
  decisions – so they take
  ownership.
• Give every member a FBLA
  Calendar which clearly states
  times and locations for
  meetings , field trips, parent
  meeting dates, competitions,
  socials and community
  outreach.
Rule #2 Advisors Wear Many Hats

• Teacher      •   Chauffer
• Editor       •   Fan
• Fashion      •   Head hunter
  Consultant   •   Job coach
• Counselor    •   Police officer
• Maid         •   Coach
• Cook         •   Listener
• Nurse        •   Believer
• Advocate
Rule #3 Work Smarter Not Harder

• Create a spreadsheet with   • Have members design
  members names. Merge          PowerPoints to use for
  names into invitations,       recruiting (aired on
  letters, certificates.        Channel 1)
• Create an e-mail group
  for members and parents
  - delegate
• Create a web page to
  promote/communicate
  your chapter - delegate
Rule #4 Your Energy Impacts Theirs
• Make a BIG DEAL about little       • Pass out certificates for
  things.                              member recognition and have
• Air member of the month on           a small ceremony
  school news
• Use enthusiasm when
  preparing for competitions
• Create a FBLA News bulletin
  board with post-its for students
  to communicate news –
  announce at the beginning of
  class.
Rule #5 Always Promote Your Team
 • E-newsletters or hard copies   • Chapter t-shirts (wear
   with student submissions         when doing community
 • Updated web page – give          activities)
   them a reason to visit
 • Staff appreciation days
 • PTSA newsletter submissions
 • Yahoo Groups updates
 • Share accomplishments with
   department, staff, central
   office
       Rule #6 Food Does Move
             Mountains
• Create a Parent           • FBLA the Halls
  Refreshment list and have   Holiday Bake-Off –
  2 or 3 bring refreshments   vote on holiday treats
  for each meeting – food     and integrate data
  brings members              into an Excel lesson
• FBLA dinners – borrow
  foods classroom and
  prepare a spaghetti
  dinner as a team
• FBLA Drawings on Friday
Rule #7 Laugh, Play, Have FUN!
• Social functions allow you    • Participate in spirit week
  to enjoy your students in a     showing your school pride
  non-traditional
  environment
• Prove that “granny” style
  bowling is effective
• Bust a move on the dance
  floor at competition
• Share a funny bed-time
  story at bed check
    Rule #8 High Expectations are
 Established and Clearly Understood
• Student/Parent contract         • Communicate, communicate,
• Have administrator speak to       communicate
  team before traveling to
  competition
• Students classroom behavior
  gives you leverage to perks
• No nonsense/negotiations
  accepted
• Call parents prior to
  competitions
• No excuses – students must
  take responsibility for their
  actions
  Rule #9 Say your Thank You’s!

• Always send a thank you note/card to guest
  speakers, event coordinators, judges, etc.
• Carry thanks you cards with you
• Have each student write a small note in the card
  and sign it
• A two-minute note goes a long way
• Good manners opens many doors
Rule #10 Being Active Raises Interest
       and Recruits Members
• Senior              • End-of-the-year
  dinner/cords          award ceremony
• Induction             with trophies
  ceremony            • FBLA breakfast
• Semester socials    • Rest home visits
• Spring barbeque     • Food Bank
• Homecoming          • State Fair gate
  banner contest      • Cool field trips
• Host a leadership   • Exam Survival
  conference            bags
Rule #11 Prepare for the Unexpected

• Pack needle, thread,              • Have ALL members cell phone
  bandages, extra slips,              numbers programmed in your
  pantyhose, blazers, toothpaste,     phone and keep a parent
  etc. when traveling                 phone list with you.
• Have ALL members cell phone
  numbers programmed in your
  phone and keep a parent
  phone list with you.
• Do your students know where
  you are and how to contact
  you?
FBLA 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.
         FBLA Opportunities

          National FBLA
        Promotional Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpaCgfV05v
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      FBLA Highlights
Induction Ceremony & Dinner
FBLA Highlights
  Open House
    FBLA Highlights
Homecoming Banner Contest
FBLA Highlights
Rest Home Visit
       FBLA Highlights
State Fair Gate #2 - Can Day
    FBLA Highlights
Preparing for Competition
  FBLA Highlights
Regional Competition
    FBLA Highlights
Fundraising – Spirit Beads
        FBLA Highlights
Valentine’s Day - Mugs for Moms
 FBLA Highlights
State Competition
    FBLA Highlights
Adventure Landing Social
       FBLA Highlights
National Competition - Orlando
    FBLA Highlights
End-of-the Year Banquet
           In any CTSO…
You Get Out of It What You Put Into It!




            NC State High School
              Future Business
             Leaders of America