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State Chapter OfficeDebbie A. Moore, FBLA-PBL State Adviser

Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc.Mississippi State Department of EducationOffice of Career and Technical Education

P.O. Box 771Jackson, MS 39205

(601) 359-2473FAX (601) 359-6619

[email protected]

Revised September 2018

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GUIDELINES FOR

MISSISSIPPI CHAPTER

OF

FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA

mailto:[email protected]

PREFACE

The GUIDELINES FOR MISSISSIPPI CHAPTER OF FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA has been developed to serve as a supplement to the National FBLA Chapter Management Handbook and should be used in conjunction with the National FBLA Chapter Management Handbook.

Some of the information in the GUIDELINES FOR MISSISSIPPI CHAPTER OF FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA will change periodically.

All advisers and officers should be particularly familiar with the contents of both the GUIDELINES FOR MISSISSIPPI CHAPTER OF FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA and the National FBLA Chapter Management Handbook and should share the relevant information with local chapter members.

The Office of Career and Technical Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,

national origin, or disability.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Mississippi FBLA-PBL Foundation..........................................................................................1Mississippi FBLA-PBL Foundation Fact Sheet............................................................2Foundation Agreement...................................................................................................3

Rufus T. Jones Scholarship........................................................................................................4Rufus T. Jones Scholarship Criteria...............................................................................5Application for Rufus T. Jones Scholarship..................................................................6

Running for State Office..............................................................................7

State and National Fall Leadership Conferences ........................................8

FBLA T-Shirt Design Competition................................................................9

District Conferences ............................................................................10-12

Middle Level Event information.................................................................13

State Leadership Conference ..............................................................13-17

Mississippi FBLA Recognition Awards........................................................18

Local Chapter Who’s Who.........................................................................19Application..................................................................................20-21

Competitive event informationObjective Test Events and Competencies........................................22Production and Objective Tests.......................................................23Collaborative Objective Test & Team Performance (Role Play).......24Individual Objective Test and Team Role Play: Parliamentary Procedure25Prejudged Reports and Presentation...............................................26Prejudged Projects and Presentation...............................................27Interview Events..............................................................................28Speech Events.................................................................................29Presentation Events with Equipment...............................................30Presentation Events without Equipment..........................................31

National Leadership Conference ..............................................................32Mississippi Who’s Who.....................................................................33National Officer information............................................................34

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MISSISSIPPI FBLA-PBL FOUNDATION

The Mississippi FBLA-PBL Foundation was formed in 1987. The Foundation’s primary

goal is to promote the education of members in Mississippi Future Business Leaders of America

and Phi Beta Lambda chapters. This goal is accomplished through providing assistance with

expenses to national FBLA and PBL conferences and providing assistance with higher education

expenses through the Rufus T. Jones Scholarship.

Contributions to the Foundation are tax-deductible. All of the principal income is held in

a trust. The interest received from this income is used to fund the expense disbursements and

scholarships to students.

The first Foundation disbursements to students were made in 1990. In order for chapter

members to receive disbursements, the local chapter must be at least a bronze member of the

Foundation and solicit an additional bronze membership. This additional membership can come

from a variety of sources, such as an additional $50 contribution by the chapter (silver

membership), a bronze business contribution, a bronze memorial contribution, a bronze

membership from a civic organization or group, etc.

The Mississippi FBLA-PBL Foundation Fact Sheet, which appears on the following page,

may be used when obtaining business memberships.

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MISSISSIPPI FBLA/PBL FOUNDATION FACT SHEET

Established in 1987 and was the first of its kind in the national association A non-profit, charitable association and civic improvement society Primary goal to promote the education of members participating in the

Mississippi Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America/Phi Beta Lambda Partial interest income distributed by Board of Directors

Board of Directors

16 Members of the business community 3 Professional Division members 3 FBLA advisers 3 PBL advisers

State FBLA ConsultantState PBL Consultant

Ex-officio member:State FBLA/PBL Adviser

Non-voting members:State FBLA PresidentState PBL President

Monetary Policy

All principal income held in trust, not for distribution Investment Committee of the Board of Directors chooses interest income

accounts and distribution of funds Contributions to the Foundation are tax-deductible Classes of Membership:

Bronze .........................$50-99 investmentSilver.............................$100-199 investmentGold ..............................$200-299 investmentHonorary Life.................$1,000 investment or more

Deadline for contributions - December 31

Distribution

Sponsorship of the Rufus T. Jones ScholarshipScholarships are awarded to at least one high school and one college student each year continuing post-secondary education in Mississippi and majoring in a business related field.

Assist with expenses to national leadership conferences

Student/Investor Benefit

Bridges the gap between the classroom and workplace Introduces the investor to potential employees Sharpens the student’s interview skills and confidence

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Foundation AgreementMississippi Future Business Leaders of America/

Phi Beta Lambda

I/We _________________________________ do hereby enter into an agreement with (name of contributing person/organization)

the Mississippi Future Business Leaders of America/Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA/PBL) Foundation

whereby I/we agree to contribute $________ for a ____________* membership. The Mississippi

FBLA/PBL Foundation agrees to hold these funds in trust and to utilize the income therefrom for the financial support of FBLA/PBL programs.

WITNESS BY SIGNATURE, this the _________ day of ____________________, ___________.

________________________________ Contributor’s Address ______________________________ (contributor or representative)

______________________________________________________________

This section to be completed by FBLA or PBL sponsoring chapter.

Check one: FBLA ML Chapter _________ FBLA Chapter _________ PBL Chapter _________ School Name___________________________________________________________________ Campus (if applicable) ____________________________________________________________ Adviser’s Name _______________________________ Adviser’s Email ______________________________ *Membership Classifications: Bronze $50-99 per year Silver $100-199 per year Gold $200-999 per year Honorary Life $1,000 or more per year through yearly contributions of Bronze, Silver, or Gold Checks should be made payable to: Mississippi FBLA/PBL Foundation Mail original copy of agreement with check attached to (NOTE—New Address): Mississippi FBLA-PBL Foundation BankPlus Wealth Management Group Attention: Patti Fanning 1200 Eastover Drive, Suite 300 Jackson, MS 39211 Please keep a copy of this agreement for your records. Advise your contributor that this is a tax-deductible contribution. In order for chapter members to receive Foundation disbursements, the chapter must be at least a bronze member and must solicit an additional bronze, silver, gold, or lifetime membership annually. Memberships must also be postmarked by December 31 to receive Foundation disbursements.

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Revised June 2018

RUFUS T. JONES SCHOLARSHIP

The Rufus T. Jones Scholarship was established to recognize Rufus Jones' years of

outstanding service and dedication to Mississippi Future Business Leaders of America-Phi

Beta Lambda.

The scholarship is given yearly to one FBLA member and one PBL member who has shown

dedication to FBLA-PBL through outstanding service and leadership.

The Mississippi FBLA-PBL Foundation Board of Directors is responsible for the

coordination of the scholarship. A committee composed of Foundation Board members and

former FBLA-PBL members will make the selection of the scholarship recipient.

Each local chapter that has met the criteria for receiving Foundation disbursements as stated

in communication from the State FBLA-PBL Office is eligible to nominate one member.

Funding for the scholarship comes from the Mississippi FBLA-PBL Foundation. The

Foundation Board sets the scholarship amount yearly—this amount varies and is dependent

upon the Foundation funds available for disbursement.

The scholarship check will be sent directly to the recipient. Procedures for scholarship

disbursement will be supplied to the recipient’s adviser. In order to receive scholarship

disbursement, the recipient must provide the following:

1. Proof of enrollment

2. Proof of PBL membership—If the postsecondary institution does not have an active PBL chapter, the recipient should make efforts to form or re-activate a chapter. If this is not possible, the recipient should join the Virtual PBL Chapter and provide evidence of membership.

3. Proof of major area of study

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In the event that the scholarship recipient does not continue his or her education, the

second-ranked person will receive the scholarship.

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RUFUS T. JONES SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIAPhi Beta Lambda

In order to be eligible for scholarship consideration, the nominee must meet all of the following criteria:

1. must be a freshman, sophomore, or junior;

2. must be a full-time student;

3. must be majoring in a business field (such as accounting, business education, business administration, business and office technology, computer information systems, etc.)

4. must have a 2.8 or better grade point average;

5. must have at least one year's membership in Phi Beta Lambda (including current year);

6. must be planning to continue his/her involvement with FBLA-PBL, Inc., through membership in either a local PBL chapter or the Virtual PBL chapter; and

7. if the nominee is presently attending a community/junior college, he or she must be planning to continue his or her education at a Mississippi college or university.

Previous nominees who were not selected to receive the scholarship may be nominated again.

Nominees must submit:

1. Completed application blank (with essay)

2. Unofficial copy of community/junior college or college transcript

3. Letter of recommendation from local chapter adviser—adviser should include specific examples of the nominee's service to PBL

4. Mail application to Lisa Courtney – 1109 Ray Ave. – Wiggins, MS – 39577-8279.

5. Application must be postmarked on or before February 10, 2017.

NOTE:No other materials will be accepted. If other materials are submitted, the nominee will be considered ineligible. Likewise, if all the items listed above are not submitted, the nominee will not be eligible for consideration.

Selection will be based on the following scale:PBL Offices Held and Conferences Attended 5 percentPBL-Business Related Honors 5 percentParticipation in Local Chapter Activities 40 percentEssay 35 percent

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Other Extra-Curricular Activities and Honors 10 percentGrade Point Average 5 percent

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APPLICATION FOR RUFUS T. JONES SCHOLARSHIPPhi Beta Lambda

Please type or print clearly.

Name _____________________________________________________________________

Date of Birth __________________ Social Security Number _________________________

Permanent Home Address _____________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

School Presently Attending ____________________________________________________

School Planning to Attend Next School Year ______________________________________

Major ___________________________________ Grade Point Average ________________

Years of Membership in Phi Beta Lambda __________________________

Phi Beta Lambda Offices Held ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Phi Beta Lambda Conferences Attended ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Participation in Local PBL Chapter Activities ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Phi Beta Lambda and Business-Related Honors _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Other Extra-Curricular Activities ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Other Honors ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Where do you think you will be ten years from now (in terms of your career)? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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General Information about Running for State Office

Is there a potential state officer in your chapter? Have you considered sponsoring a candidate from your chapter? Is there someone who is currently active and will return to your chapter next year? A candidate for a state office must have the determination to conduct a vigorous campaign for election and the dedication to fulfill the demands of the office. The rewards are immeasurable!

The State Officer Handbook contains the state officer application, deadlines, instructions, etc.

Each chapter is allowed to run one candidate for the following positions: President, District Vice President (one from each District—Northern, Central, Southern), Secretary, and Reporter.

According to the bylaws, a candidate for Parliamentarian must take the Parliamentary Procedure test at the State Leadership Conference. A minimum score of 45 must be made on the test to be considered. The candidate with the highest score (45 or above) will be selected as Parliamentarian.

1. If there are no nominees for an office, a student may submit an application by the deadline stated by the State FBLA Office. This person must meet all of the requirements set forth for the other officers. A selection committee will make appointment(s) for unfilled office(s).

2. A student taking the Parliamentary Procedure test only for consideration for State Parliamentarian is not classified as entering an event and may compete in another event.

3. Each candidate for state office (excluding Parliamentarian) will be required to set up a campaign booth. No campaigning of any kind is allowed until the opening of the campaign booths. Campaign materials must be limited to campaign booths only—no campaign materials can be given at the door or any other areas other than the campaign booth. The first 10 minutes of the campaigning procedure will be dedicated for voting delegates. Each local chapter in good standing shall have two voting delegates.

4. The adviser of each officer must accompany his/her student to all FBLA functions. NASSP (National Association of Secondary School Principals) requires adult chaperones for all high school students—the State FBLA Office requires compliance with the policy.

5. All state officers are responsible for purchasing the designated uniform.

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State Fall Leadership Conference

Provided funds are available, the state chapter will support an FBLA/PBL State Fall Leadership Conference where FBLA and PBL members and prospective members can attend. The one-day Conference is held annually in the fall. Our SFLC will be held this year at East Central Community College on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. Registration forms can be found at https://www.mdek12.org/CTE/SO/FBLA.

National Fall Leadership Conferences - 2018

Chicago, Illinois

November 2-3

Albuquerque, New Mexico

November 9-10

Charlotte, North Carolina

November 17-18

Check the National Website for more information – www.fbla-pbl.org

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http://www.fbla-pbl.org/

https://www.mdek12.org/CTE/SO/FBLA

FBLA T-Shirt and Lapel Design Competition(FALL Conference Event)

All local chapters are encouraged to submit a T-shirt and/or Lapel Pin design along with their registration for the 2018 Fall Leadership Conference.

Listed below are the criteria/regulations:

1. The design must use the current year’s theme.2. The design can be of any shape (state of Mississippi, square, rectangular,

etc.).

3. The design must contain the word “FBLA.” 4. The word “Mississippi” or a “Mississippi” shape/outline/map must be used.5. The design can use a maximum of four colors. White is considered a

color. 6. Your local chapter or school name should not be a part of the design.7. No glitter or other materials may be used.

8. The design must be depicted on a standard 8 1/2 x 11 piece of computer paper.

9. The design must be submitted along with the chapter’s Fall Leadership Conference registration.

10. Label the back of the computer sheet with the school name.11. The same design may be used for both the T-shirt and the Lapel Pin

design or they may be different – please note on the front of the design whether it is T-shirt, Lapel Pin, or both.

If your chapter is not able to attend the Fall Leadership Conference, you can still send in an entry. Mail postmarked by September 21, 2018 to:

Thomas FortenberryPhi Beta Lambda-ECCC

T-SHIRT/LAPEL PIN DESIGNBox 129

Decatur, MS 39327

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District Conference Information

As a preliminary to State Leadership Conference, District Conferences are held giving FBLA members opportunities for competition and participation in leadership activities.

Mississippi FBLA is divided by counties into three districts: Northern (Northeast Mississippi Community College, Booneville) Central (East Central Community College, Decatur) Southern (Jones County Junior College, Ellisville)

District Conferences are held at a junior/community college campus in each district. Refer to the table below for your district.

NORTHERN DISTRICT

CENTRAL DISTRICT

SOUTHERN DISTRICT

1 Desoto Bolivar Jefferson 2 Marshall Sunflower Copiah 3 Benton Tallahatchie Smith 4 Tippah Carroll Jasper 5 Alcorn Montgomery Clarke 6 Tishomingo Choctaw Adams 7 Tunica Oktibbeha Franklin 8 Tate Noxubee Lincoln 9 Lafayette Washington Lawrence10 Union Leflore Covington11 Prentiss Newton Jones12 Coahoma Attala Greene13 Quitman Holmes Perry14 Panola Yazoo Lamar15 Pontotoc Humphreys Pike16 Lee Sharkey Marion17 Itawamba Rankin Walthall18 Yalobusha Leake Amite19 Calhoun Neshoba Wilkerson20 Clay Kemper Pearl River21 Monroe Lauderdale Stone22 Lowndes Scott George23 Grenada Madison Hancock24 Webster Hinds Harrison25 Chickasaw Claiborne Wayne26 Warren Forrest27 Issaquena Simpson28 Winston Jefferson Davis29 Jackson

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Each one-day District Conference is designed for students to compete in events. Only students entering a competitive event or taking the state officer candidate test are allowed to attend the District Conferences. The top six finalists in each event at district will advance to compete at the State Leadership Conference.

District Conference Regulations

1. A copy of the online registration form and any necessary folders for district conference must be sent to the respective junior/community colleges by the announced date (the official date stamp placed by the U.S. Post Office - not a postage meter date).

2. Only students who are actively participating in a competitive event or taking the officer candidate test are eligible to attend district conferences.

3. Each Chapter may enter two students in an individual or team event.

4. Official transcripts for Middle Level and 9th and 10th grade events should be mailed with district conference registration. If transcripts are not mailed by registration deadline, the student will be disqualified.

5. One chaperone is required for every ten students in attendance.

6. Name badges must be worn for all conference functions.

7. Smoking is prohibited at all conference activities.

8. Students’ conduct should exemplify the purpose and creed of FBLA-PBL.

9. Students must be dressed appropriately for all conference functions. Locate the Dress Code in the National FBLA Chapter Management Handbook.

10. Each adviser is responsible for the conduct of his/her chapter during the conference. Each adviser should sit with his/her chapter during all sessions.

11. FBLA members are representatives of an outstanding student organization and should project the image of future leaders. Members should act courteously and professionally while participating in FBLA activities. Goodwill and good times are a natural by-product of good conference behavior.

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District Competitive Events That Advance To State Conference

Event Grade Individual or Team

Test Interview or

SpeechAccounting I 9-12 I Advertising 9-12 I Agribusiness 9-12 I Banking & Financial Systems 9-12 I or T (2 or

3)

Business Calculations 9-12 I Business Communication 9-12 I Business Law 9-12 I Computer Applications 9-12 I Computer Problem Solving 9-10* I Cyber Security 9-12 I Database Design and Application 9-12 I Economics 9-12 I Entrepreneurship 9-12 I or T (2 or

3)

Future Business Leader 9-12 I Global Business 9-12 I or T (2 or

3)

Health Care Administration 9-12 I Hospitality Management 9-12 I or T (2 or

3)

Impromptu Speaking 9-12 I Insurance and Risk Management 9-12 I Introduction to Business 9-10* I Introduction to FBLA 9-10* I √Introduction to Financial Math 9-10* I Introduction to Business Communication

9-10* I

Introduction to Business Procedures 9-10* I Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure

9-10* I

Introduction to Information Technology

9-10* I

Introduction to Public Speaking 9-12 I Job InterviewJournalism 9-12 I Marketing 9-12 I or T (2 or

3)

Networking Concepts 9-12 I Organizational Leadership 9-12 I Parliamentary Procedure 9-12 T (4 or 5) Personal Finance 9-12 I Political Science 9-12 l

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Public Speaking 9-12 I Sport and Entertainment Management

9-12 I or T (2 or 3)

Word Processing 9-12 I Virtual Business Finance Challenge 9-12 I or T (2 or

3)* Transcript required

Middle Level Events6th - 8th Grades

District and State Conferences

A middle level chapter may enter up to three (3) students in each middle level event.

Please follow the National Chapter Handbook for guidelines for the Middle Level events. The Middle Level events offered at district competitions are:

Business Math & Financial Literacy (30 Minute Test) Business Etiquette Career Exploration (30-minute test) Community Service Project Critical Thinking Digital Citizenship Elevator Speech Introduction to Computer Science & Coding (30 Minute Objective Test) Multimedia & Website Development (30 Minute Objective Test) Keyboard Spreadsheets Impromptu Speaking

Middle Level FBLA will hold a State Conference on Saturday, March 23, 2019.

Check https://www.mdek12.org/CTE/SO/FBLA for more information on this conference.

State Leadership ConferenceMississippi FBLA holds an annual State Leadership Conference (SLC) prior to the National Leadership Conference. This three-day event allows students to network with fellow members from across the state and allows conference participants a chance to get acquainted and exchange ideas and experiences.

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https://www.mdek12.org/CTE/SO/FBLA

State competitive events lead to the selection of winners who are eligible for national competition. Other conference activities include state officer elections, leadership sessions, and motivational keynote speakers. The conference culminates in an awards program.

State Leadership Conference Regulations

1. Upon arrival at the conference, the chapter adviser will pick up the registration materials for the entire chapter at the designated conference registration area.

2. One chaperone is required for every ten students in attendance.

3. Name badges must be worn for all conference functions.

4. Smoking is prohibited at all conference activities.

5. Students’ conduct should exemplify the purpose and creed of FBLA-PBL.

6. Students must be dressed appropriately for all conference functions. A copy of the Dress Code is located in the National FBLA Chapter Management Handbook.

7. Each adviser is responsible for the conduct of his/her chapter during the conference. Each adviser should sit with his/her chapter during all sessions.

8. FBLA members are representatives of an outstanding student organization and should project the image of future leaders. Members should act courteously and professionally while participating in FBLA activities. Goodwill and good times are a natural by-product of good conference behavior.

9. Official registration forms, folders, projects, and payment for the State Leadership Conference should be sent to the FBLA State Adviser by the announced date (the official date stamp placed by the U.S. Post Office and not a postage meter date). No onsite registration is accepted.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS OFFICE POLICY

Conference Registration and Payments

For conference registration, a check, money order, or purchase order must be mailed – postmarked on or before the published deadline date. If one of these three cannot be provided, then a letter stating that the registration amount will be forthcoming must be included. This letter must

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be on school letterhead, state the specific amount that will be sent, and include the signature of the CT Director or Principal.If you do not mail, on or before the published deadline date, a check, money order, purchase order, or letter stating that the payment will be made, then your students will not be registered for the conference.No refunds will be made after the registration deadline date.

10. Hotel reservation forms must be mailed to the hotel by the date designated. A rooming list should be mailed to the hotel two weeks prior to the conference. If there are any changes in room adjustments after the registration form is mailed, the adviser should contact the hotel immediately.

11. Students should respect the need for quiet in hallways and realize that loud behavior is not appropriate at any time. Advisers should enforce the curfew listed in the conference program. Hotel property should be respected, and local chapters are responsible for any damage to hotel property.

12. A minimum competitive event score of 45 must be obtained for a student or team to place in the top 6 at the SLC.

State Competitive Event Information

The Awards Program (competitive events) at the State National Leadership Conferences exemplifies the range of activities and focus of FBLA-PBL. These events are developed from the goals of FBLA-PBL and the curriculums of business education programs.

Mississippi FBLA strives to give every student an opportunity to compete with his/her peers on an equal basis. Some events are open only to 9th and 10th grade students, while others are open to 9th through 12th grade students (Check the National Chapter Management Handbook for specifics.) Some events at state conference are for the district conference winners and other events are held only at the State Leadership Conference.

Competitive Events are divided into the following four categories: individual individual or team team chapter

A member can participate in any number of chapter events. A member may enter only one individual/individual-team/team event. (However, a member taking the parliamentary procedure test only for consideration as State

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Parliamentarian is not classified as an official event participant and may compete in another event.)

Listed below are the competitive event regulations that apply to District and State Conferences.

1. Competitive event participants must have paid membership dues by the deadline specified in correspondence from the FBLA State Office.

2. Previous first place state winners in individual events are not eligible to compete in the same event again.

3. Participants in individual events must not have entered the event at a previous National Leadership Conference.

4. Competitors are not permitted to compete in an event more than once at the National Leadership Conference unless one of the following circumstances applies:• Modified Events: A competitor may compete in the same event when the event is modified.• Team Events: One competitor of the team may have competed in the same event at one previous NLC; however, the competitor may not compete more than twice in the event at the national level.• Chapter Events: Competitors may compete in a chapter event more than once (American Enterprise Project, Community Service Project, and Partnership with Business Project).• Individual Entry: A competitor who competed as an individual entry in a team event at the national level may compete in the same event a second time as part of a team, but not a second time as an individual.• Parliamentary Procedure: Two competitors of the team may have competed in this event at a previous NLC; however, a competitor may not compete more than twice at thenational level.• Pilot Event: Competition in a pilot event does not disqualify a competitor from competing in the same event if it becomes an official competitive event. The participant may compete in another event as well as a pilot event.

5. Once a member has competed in an advanced level of an event, he/she may not subsequently compete in the first level of the event.

6. Non-graphing calculators may be used in all written events as indicated on the national event guidelines. Calculators WILL NOT be provided for the students at the SLC. Graphing calculators, PDAs (i.e., Palm Pilots), cell phones, or other memory storage devices are not allowed in any event room, holding rooms, and/or preparation room.

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7. No substitutions may be made in competitors from District Conference to State Leadership Conference or from State Leadership Conference to National Leadership Conference.

8. A participant who fails to report on time for an event will be given the remaining time left from when the test began to take the test.

9. Participants must follow the dress code as established by the national office.

10. Advisers must verify the eligibility of each student registered in a competitive event. All guidelines for the various events must be followed. Advisers should first refer to the event guidelines in the National Chapter Management Handbook, then refer to the event guidelines in the Mississippi Guidelines. Failure to follow event guidelines will result in disqualification.

11. All skill events will be scored according to the national FBLA-PBL National Standards of Mailability and the Format Guide.

12. Materials submitted for competition MUST be prepared by student members, not advisers. Local advisers should serve as consultants to ensure that the material is well organized, contains substantiated statements, and is written in a business style.

13. Competitive event rating sheets will be distributed after the State Leadership Conference.

14. Who’s Who in FBLA is a recognition event, not a competitive event. Therefore, a chapter member may be nominated for Who’s Who in FBLA and may enter a competitive event. (an application must be submitted for all nominees)

The top 6 winners from the events held at the three district conferences will compete at state conference. In addition to the district events, the following events will be offered at the state conference.

Event Grade

Individual or Team

Process

American Enterprise Project 9-12 I or team of 2 or 3

Prejudged Report and Presentation

Business Ethics 9-12 Team of 2 or 3 Presentation

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Business Plan 9-12 I or team of 2 or 3


Business Financial Plan 9-12 I or team of 2 or 3


Coding & Programming (Formerly Desktop Application Programming)

I or team of 2 or 3

Prejudged Project & Presentation

Community Service Project 9-12 I or team of 2 or 3


Digital Video Production 9-12 I or team of 2 or 3


Electronic Career Portfolio 9-12 I PresentationEmerging Business Issues 9-12 Team of 2 or 3 Presentation

Without Equipment

Introduction to Business Presentation 9-10 I or team of 2 or 3

Presentation with Equipment

Largest Local Chapter Membership 9-12 NA NALocal Chapter Annual Business Report

9-12 I or team of 2 or 3


Public Service Announcement 9-12 I or team of 2 or 3

Presentation

Publication Design 9-12 I or team of 2 or 3

Presentation

Partnership with Business 9-12 I or team of 2 or 3


Website Design 9-12 I or team of 2 or 3


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FBLA Recognition Awards(State Conference Awards)

Membership MadnessThis program recognizes FBLA members who extend the benefits of membership to their friends and acquaintances. Members who recruit at least (5) new members receive a certificate of recognition and are recognized at the state conference. To be recognized at SLC, please submit documentation to the State President before March 31.10% Increase in Chapter MembershipThis recognition is for FBLA chapters who increase their membership by 10% or more during the current school year. Certificates will be presented at the SLC to the chapters who meet the criteria. To be recognized at SLC, please submit documentation of evidence of increase to the State President before March 31.Gold Seal Chapter AwardsEach chapter submitting a Local Annual Business Report will be recognized at SLC. Reports must follow the national chapter guidelines and be included with your state conference registration materials. Refer to the National FBLA Chapter Management Handbook for regulations and procedures related to award. Refer to the State Leadership Conference memo for submission deadlines.Business Person of the YearEach chapter may enter one person from the business sector in Business Person of the Year. The nominating chapter MUST submit to the state chapter a 3-4 paragraph summary indicating why this person has been chosen. Each Business Person of the Year nominee attending the State Leadership Conference will be recognized. Awards will be presented at the State Leadership Conference. Refer to the National FBLA Chapter Management Handbook for regulations/procedures related to award. Refer to the State Leadership Conference memo for submission deadlines.BAA Awards – Students who complete any level of the BAA awards located online at FBLA.org will be recognized.Jan Guyse Scholarship Award – Scholarship application is located on the FBLA website.

(2) Harold Harris Scholarship Awards – Scholarship application is located on the FBLA website.

Rufus T. Jones Scholarship Award – Scholarship application is located on the FBLA website.

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MAIL FORM TO:Kossuth High SchoolAttn: Brady Spencer604 County Road 604Corinth, MS 38834

Local Chapter Who’s Who in FBLA(State Conference)

This award honors FBLA members who have made outstanding contributions to the association at the local, state, and national levels.

EligibilityEach local chapter may nominate a member in accordance with the following regulations:

0 - 50 members - 1 nominee51 - 100 members - 2 nomineesover 100 members - 3 nominees

State officers are automatically eligible for this event at SLC; therefore, having a state officer does not prohibit a chapter from selecting an additional member for this honor. (However, all state officers must submit an application.)

Regulations1. Nominees must be selected in accordance with the regulations of the

state chapter and the national association.

2. If the chapter nominee is unable to attend the State Leadership Conference, the chapter may designate another of its delegates to accept the award for that nominee.

3. Nominees selected for this award at a previous State Leadership Conference are not eligible.

4. The entry form must be completed by the chapter adviser or designee and must be mailed to the state office by the announced deadline date.

ProcedureCriteria for selection of nominees at the state level should include:

• Years of participation in FBLA activities• Extent of participation in conferences sponsored by the state

chapter and national association• Offices, chairmanships, and committee memberships held

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• Contributions to local, state, and national projects• Participation in other activities• Recommendations supportive of member's involvement in FBLA

State AwardsCertificates will be awarded at the State Leadership Conference.

Local ChapterWho's Who in FBLA

This form is a method for you and your chapter to present your qualifications for FBLA’S Who's Who Award. All nominees must fill out this form which will be used to select the winners/print the certificates. Therefore, be clear and honest in all your information. (PLEASE TYPE or PRINT) (The number of entries is based upon membership.)1. Name __________________________________________________________________

2. School _________________________________________________________________

3. Age _____ Classification: Fr.____ Soph.____ Jr.____ Sr._____

4. Years of participation in FBLA (including current year) ___________________

5. What offices or chairperson positions have you held in your local or state chapter?

a. Local b. State

(1) _______________________ (1) ___________________________

(2) _______________________ (2) ___________________________

(3) _______________________ (3) ___________________________

(4) _______________________ (4) ___________________________

(5) _______________________ (5) ___________________________

c. Other Contributions

___________________________________________________________________

6. In how many state leadership conferences have you taken an active part? ___________ In what capacity?

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a. __________________________________________________________________

b. _______________________________________________________________

c. _______________________________________________________________

7. What is your cumulative grade point average? _________________

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8. In what other school organizations have you taken an active part?

Organization Office Held Honors

a. _______________ _______________ _______________

b. _______________ _______________ _______________

c. _______________ _______________ _______________

d. _______________ _______________ _______________

9. Have you attended a National FBLA Leadership Conference? __________ In what capacity?

______________________________________________________________________

10. What does FBLA mean to you?______________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

Signed __________________________________ FBLA Who's Who Nominee

Adviser should complete this section:Why do you believe this nominee is qualified?_____________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Signed _______________________________________ Local Chapter Adviser

MAIL WHO’S WHO APPLICATION TO:Debbie Moore/FBLA State AdviserP. O. Box 771Jackson, MS 39205

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Objective Test Events & Competencies

Accounting I Insurance & Risk ManagementAdvertising Introduction to Business*Agribusiness Introduction to Business

Communication*Business Calculations Introduction to Business Procedures* Business Communication Introduction to Financial Math* Business Law Introduction to Information

Technology*Computer Problem Solving Introduction to Parliamentary

Procedure*Cyber Security JournalismEconomics Networking ConceptsIntroduction to FBLA * Organizational LeadershipHealth Care Administration Personal Finance

Political Science

*Eligible competitors must be in the 9th or 10th grade

Competencies

See the National FBLA Chapter Management Handbook for specific competency requirements for each event.

Eligibility

Each chapter may enter one competitor in the individual objective test events. Participants in individual objective test events must not have entered the event at a previous National Leadership Conference. Events open to only 9th and 10th grades are indicated above.

Procedure

Objective tests will be administered online at the District Leadership Conferences. Objective tests will be administered using paper test and scantron answer sheets at the State Leadership Conference. Competitors must bring a sharpened pencil to the State Leadership Conference. Calculators will not be provided at the State Leadership Conference—students may bring non-graphing calculators.

Judging

Ties are broken by comparing the correct number of answers to the last 10 questions on the exam. If a tie remains, the competitor who completed the test in a shorter amount of time will place higher. If this does not break the tie, answers to the last 20 questions will be reviewed to determine the winner.

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District and State Awards

The maximum number of awards will be six at the District and State Leadership Conferences. The winners from the District Leadership Conferences will advance to the State Leadership Conference. A minimum competitive event score of 45 must be obtained for a student to place in the top six at the State Leadership Conference.

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Production and Objective Test Events

Computer Applications (one hour objective test at District Leadership Conference; one hour objective test and two hour production test at State Leadership Conference)

Database Design & Application (one hour objective test at District Leadership Conference; one hour objective test and one hour production test at State Leadership Conference)

Spreadsheet Applications (one hour objective test at District Leadership Conference; one hour objective test and one hour production test at State Leadership Conference)

Word Processing (one hour objective test only at District Leadership Conference; one hour objective test and one hour production test at State Leadership Conference)

CompetenciesSee the National FBLA Chapter Management Handbook for specific competency requirements for each event.EligibilityEach chapter may enter one competitor in the individual production test/objective test events. Participants in these events must not have entered the event at a previous National Leadership Conference. ProcedureFollow guidelines in National FBLA Chapter Management Handbook. Objective tests will be administered online at the District Leadership Conferences. Production tests will not be administered at the District Leadership Conferences. Objective tests will be administered using paper tests and scantron answer sheets at the State Leadership Conference. Competitors must bring a sharpened pencil to the State Leadership Conference. Calculators will not be provided at the State Leadership Conference—students may bring non-graphing calculators. The top six competitors on the objective test at the SLC will take the production test. Computers will be provided at the testing lab. No other software will be provided other than what is installed on the systems. The use of the Format Guide (available at www.fbla-pbl.org) is allowed during the production test—competitors must bring a printed copy. State winners will be required to take the national production test at a home-site testing lab prior to the national conference.JudgingSee National FBLA Chapter Management Handbook. Refer to the Standards of Mailability and Format Guide. At the SLC, the production score will constitute 85% of the final event score. The production test score will be used to break a tie.District and State AwardsThe maximum number of awards will be six at the District and State Leadership Conferences. The winners from the District Leadership Conferences will advance to the State Leadership Conference. A minimum competitive event score of 45 must be obtained for a student to place in the top six at the State Leadership Conference.

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Collaborative Objective Test and Team Performance (Role Play)(Two or Three Member Team)

Banking and Financial Systems (one- hour objective test at District Leadership Conference; one- hour objective test and role play at State Leadership Conference)

Entrepreneurship (one- hour objective test at District Leadership Conference; one- hour objective test and role play at State Leadership Conference)

Global Business (one- hour objective test at District Leadership Conference; one-hour objective test and role play at State Leadership Conference)

Hospitality Management (one- hour objective test at District Leadership Conference; one- hour objective test and role play at State Leadership Conference)

Marketing (one- hour objective test at District Leadership Conference; one- hour objective test and role play at State Leadership Conference)

Sports and Entertainment Management (one- hour objective test at District Leadership Conference; one- hour objective test and role play at State Leadership Conference)

CompetenciesSee the National FBLA Chapter Management Handbook for specific competency requirements for each event.

EligibilityEach chapter may enter one team in each event. One competitor of the team may have competed in the same event at one previous NLC; however, a competitor may not compete more than twice in the event at the national level.

ProcedureFollow guidelines in National FBLA Chapter Management Handbook. Objective tests will be administered online at the District Leadership Conferences. Role play (performance) will not be conducted at the District Leadership Conferences. Objective tests will be administered using paper tests and scantron answer sheets at the State Leadership Conference. Competitors must bring a sharpened pencil to the State Leadership Conference. Calculators will not be provided at the State Leadership Conference—students may bring non-graphing calculators. The top six teams on the collaborative objective test at the SLC participate in the role play (performance).

JudgingSee National FBLA Chapter Management Handbook.

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District and State AwardsThe judges will determine the number of awards presented at the District and State Leadership Conferences. The maximum number of awards will be six at the District and State Leadership Conferences. The winners from the District Leadership Conferences will advance to the State Leadership Conference. A minimum competitive event score of 45 must be obtained for a team to place in the top six at the State Leadership Conference.

Individual Objective Test and Team Role Play: Parliamentary Procedure(Four or Five Member Team)

Parliamentary Procedure (one- hour objective test at District Leadership Conference; one- hour objective test and role play at State Leadership Conference)

CompetenciesSee the National FBLA Chapter Management Handbook for specific competency requirements.

EligibilityEach chapter may enter one team. Two competitors of the team may have competed in this event at a previous NLC; however, a competitor may not compete more than twice at the national level.

ProcedureFollow guidelines in National FBLA Chapter Management Handbook. Objective tests will be administered online at the District Leadership Conferences. Role play (performance) will not be conducted at the District Leadership Conferences. Objective tests will be administered using paper tests and scantron answer sheets at the State Leadership Conference. Competitors must bring a sharpened pencil to the State Leadership Conference. Calculators will not be provided at the State Leadership Conference—students may bring non-graphing calculators. The objective test scores of the team will be averaged. The top six teams at the District Leadership Conference will advance to the State Leadership Conference. At the State Leadership Conference, the objective test score of the team will be averaged. The teams whose average test score is 45 or higher will participate in the role play (performance).

JudgingFinal rank will be determined by a weighting of 50 percent for the team average test score and 50 percent for the team performance score.


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The judges will determine the number of awards presented at the District and State Leadership Conferences. The maximum number of awards will be six at the District and State Leadership Conferences. The winners from the District Leadership Conferences will advance to the State Leadership Conference. A minimum competitive event score of 45 must be obtained for a team to place in the top six at the State Leadership Conference.

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Prejudged Reports and Presentation EventsState Leadership Conference Only

(Individual or Team of Two or Three Members)

American Enterprise ProjectBusiness Financial PlanBusiness PlanCommunity ServiceLocal Chapter Annual Business ReportPartnership with Business Project

Competencies

See National FBLA-PBL Chapter Management Handbook.

Eligibility

Each chapter may enter one competitor/team in each of these events. One competitor of the team may have competed in the same event at one previous NLC; however, the competitor may not compete more than twice in the event at the national level. A competitor who competed as an individual entry in an individual/team event at the national level may compete in the same event a second time as part of a team, but not a second time as an individual.

Procedure

Follow guidelines in National FBLA Chapter Management Handbook. The following materials must be submitted with the chapter’s SLC registration:

Business Financial Plan—printed copy of the project Business Plan—printed copy of the project Digital Video Production—CD containing the project and completed

Statement of Assurance Website Design—URL to website and completed Statement of Assurance

No presentations will be given at the SLC. However, competitors advancing to the NLC must be prepared to present.

Judging

See National FBLA Chapter Management Handbook for rating sheets. Business Financial Plan and Business Plan will be judged using the Report Rating Sheet. Digital Video Design and Website Design will be judged using the Production Rating Sheet.


No awards will be given at the District Leadership Conferences. The judges will determine the number of awards presented at the State Leadership Conference. The maximum number of awards will be six. A minimum competitive event score of

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45 must be obtained for an individual/team to place in the top six at the State Leadership Conference.

Prejudged Projects and Presentation EventsState Leadership Conference Only


Coding and Programming (Formerly Desktop Application Programming)

Digital Video Production

Website Design

Competencies


Eligibility

Each chapter may enter one competitor/team in each of these events. One competitor of the team may have competed in the same event at one previous NLC; however, the competitor may not compete more than twice in the event at the national level. A competitor who competed as an individual entry in an individual/team event at the national level may compete in the same event a second time as part of a team, but not a second time as an individual.

Procedure

Follow guidelines in National FBLA Chapter Management Handbook. The materials must be submitted with the chapter’s SLC registration.

Judging

See National FBLA Chapter Management Handbook for rating sheets. Business Financial Plan and Business Plan will be judged using the Report Rating Sheet. Digital Video Design and Website Design will be judged using the Production Rating Sheet.


No awards will be given at the District Leadership Conferences. The judges will determine the number of awards presented at the State Leadership Conference. The maximum number of awards will be six. A minimum competitive event score of 45 must be obtained for an individual/team to place in the top six at the State Leadership Conference.

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Interview Events

Future Business Leader (pre-judged resume and cover letter, one hour objective test, and interview)

Job Interview (pre-judged resume and cover letter and interview)

Competencies

See National FBLA Chapter Management Handbook.

Eligibility

Each chapter may enter two participants in Future Business Leader. Each chapter may enter one participant in Job Interview. Participants must not have entered the event at a previous National Leadership Conference.

Procedure

Follow guidelines in National FBLA Chapter Management Handbook and submission instructions provided in the District and State Conference memos. Resumes and cover letters are pre-judged, and folders must be submitted by stated deadlines.

The objective test for Future Business Leader will be administered online at the District Conferences. The objective test for Future Business Leader will be administered using paper tests and scantron answer sheets at the State Leadership Conference. Competitors must bring a sharpened pencil to the State Leadership Conference. Calculators will not be provided at the State Leadership Conference—students may bring non-graphing calculators.

All participants are interviewed, and only one interview will be conducted at the District and State Leadership Conferences.

Judging

The Preliminary Round Interview Rating Sheets in the National FBLA Chapter Management Handbook will be used.


The judges will determine the number of awards presented at the District and State Leadership Conferences. The maximum number will be six. The winners from the District Conference will advance to the State Leadership Conference. A minimum competitive event score of 45 must be obtained for a student to place in the top six at the State Leadership Conference.

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Speech Events

Impromptu Speaking

Introduction to Public Speaking (9th and 10th Grade Only)(Formerly Public Speaking I)

Public Speaking (Formerly Public Speaking II)

Competencies


Eligibility

Each chapter may enter one competitor in each speech event. Introduction to Public Speaking is open to 9th and 10th grade students only. Transcripts for participants in Introduction to Public Speaking must be sent with District Conference registration. Participants must not have entered the event at a previous National Leadership Conference.

Procedure

Follow guidelines in National FBLA Chapter Management Handbook. Only the preliminary round will be conducted.

Judging

See National FBLA Chapter Management Handbook.


The judges will determine the number of awards presented at the District and State Leadership Conferences. The maximum number of awards will be six at the District and State Leadership Conferences. The winners from the District Leadership Conferences will advance to the State Leadership Conference. A minimum competitive event score of 45 must be obtained for a participant to place in the top six at the State Leadership Conference.

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Presentation Events with EquipmentState Leadership Conference Events


Electronic Career Portfolio (Individual)

Introduction to Business Presentation (9th and 10th grades only—Individual or Team of two or three members)

Public Service Announcement (Individual or Team of two or three members)

Publication Design (Individual or Team of two or three members)

Competencies


Eligibility

Each chapter may have one entry in these events. The Electronic Career Portfolio must not have been submitted at a previous State Leadership Conference. One competitor of a team may have competed in the same event at one previous NLC; however, the competitor may not compete more than twice in the event at the national level. A competitor who competed as an individual entry in an individual/team event at the national level may compete in the same event a second time as part of a team, but not a second time as an individual.

Procedure

Follow guidelines in National FBLA Chapter Management Handbook. Competitors must bring computer, laptops/devices, connection cords, and power strip to use for the presentation. As stated in the National FBLA Chapter Management Handbook, students must set up equipment. Internet access will not be available. Only the preliminary round will be conducted.

Judging

The rating sheets in the National FBLA Chapter Management Handbook will be used.

State Awards

No awards will be given at the District Leadership Conferences. The judges will determine the number of awards presented at the State Leadership

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Conference. The maximum number of awards will be six. A minimum competitive event score of 45 must be obtained for an individual/team to place in the top six at the State Leadership Conference.

Presentation Events without EquipmentState Leadership Conference Only Events

(Two or Three Member Teams)

Business Ethics

Emerging Business Issues

Competencies


Eligibility

Each chapter may enter one team in each of these events. One competitor of the team may have competed in the same event at one previous NLC; however, a competitor may not compete more than twice in the event at the national level.

Procedure

Follow guidelines in National FBLA Chapter Management Handbook. Competitors are to research a topic listed in the National FBLA Chapter Management Handbook and prepare a presentation.

A printed copy of the presentation script must be submitted with the chapter’s SLC registration. The presentation will be judged prior to the SLC. The top six teams scoring 45 or above on the pre-judged presentation script will present at the SLC. Only the preliminary round will be conducted.

Judging

See National FBLA Chapter Management Handbook for rating sheets.


No awards will be given at the District Leadership Conferences. The judges will determine the number of awards presented at the State Leadership

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Conference. The maximum number of awards will be six. A minimum competitive event score of 45 must be obtained for a participant to place in the top six at the State Leadership Conference.

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National Leadership ConferenceIn the spring, advisers should go to www.fbla-pbl.org and print the NLC Guide. Conference registration instructions as well as other pertinent information are included in this guide from the FBLA-PBL National Office.

The National Leadership Conference (NLC) can be best summed up in one word: ENTHUSIASM. Students from large cities, small towns, urban areas, and rural communities all over the country meet at the NLC to compete, to win, to network, and to learn.

Election of national officers is an exciting conference highlight that takes place on the final night of the NLC. Campaign speeches, demonstrations by supporters and caucusing, such as is done in a national political campaign, climax in an election frenzy that few participants are ever likely to forget.

On the final night of the conference, winners are announced and awards are presented. With music and spotlights, the moment conference delegates have been waiting for finally arrives—the presentation of awards.

National Conference 2019San Antonio, TX

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Guidelines for Mississippi Who’s Who

Mississippi’s nominee for Who’s Who to NLC will be chosen by a state committee. Any member may complete an application. The signed application must be received (by US Mail) in the State Adviser’s office by the second Friday in May. The honoree must attend the NLC.

Application for Mississippi Who’s Who Recognition at NLC

Name:_____________________________School:_______________________________Personal email address:______________________________ Cell #:_______________Number of years a member of FBLA:__________ Adviser Name:___________________FBLA Offices held:

year local office year State office

List the year(s) attended district competition and the event you entered:year event place

List the year(s) attended state competition and the event you entered:year event place

List the year(s) attended NFLC and the city:year city

List the year(s) attended NLC and the event you entered:year city event place

Please use the back of the application to list relevant Community Service, Leadership (other than FBLA), and school activities:

Applicant Signature:___________________________________

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Adviser Signature:___________________________________

National Officer Information

If a FBLA member is interested in running for a national office at NLC, the member must declare in writing his/her intent to run by his/her District Conference.

In order to be considered for a national officer position, the candidate must

have served a minimum of one term as a state officer take the state officer’s test at respective District Conference submit Running for National Application to State Chapter via US Mail

on/before December 1

The application may be obtained from the State Coordinator.

A screening committee will conduct an interview at the State Leadership Conference. The endorsement decision will be based upon the application and the interview.

In the event there is more than one candidate interested in running for national office, the candidates will also be required to make a three-minute campaign speech and participate in caucusing at the State Leadership Conference. The local chapter voting delegates will vote to choose Mississippi’s national officer candidate. Voting results will be added to the application and interview scores.

If more than one member is interested in running for the office of National Parliamentarian, only the current State Parliamentarian will receive endorsement/financial support to run for the office of National Parliamentarian. (The normal financial support provided by the State Chapter is the registration fee for Institute for Leaders.)

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