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2019-2020

KENTUCKY AWARDS PROGRAM

FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA

COMPETITIVE EVENTS GUIDELINES

Kentucky Department of Education

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KENTUCKY AWARDS PROGRAM FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA

Event Guidelines – All events are Regional, State, and National unless specified differently. COMPETITIVE EVENTS

Individual or Team 3D Animation Individual Accounting I Individual Accounting II Individual Advertising Individual Agribusiness Chapter American Enterprise Project Individual or Team Banking and Financial Systems Individual or Team Broadcast Journalism Chapter Bulletin Board (Regional/State) Individual Business Calculations Individual Business Communication Individual or Team Business Ethics Individual or Team Business Financial Plan (State/National) Individual Business Law Individual or Team Business Plan Project (State/National) Individual Client Service Individual Coding and Programming (State/National) Chapter Community Service Project Individual Computer Applications Individual or Team Computer Game & Simulation Programming Individual Computer Problem Solving Individual Cyber Security Individual Database Design & Applications Individual or Team Digital Video Production Individual or Team E-Business Individual Economics Individual Electronic Career Portfolio Individual or Team Emerging Business Issues Individual or Team Entrepreneurship Individual Ethel M. Plock Scholarship (Regional/State) Individual Eugene H. Smith Scholarship (Regional/State) Individual Future Business Leader Individual or Team Global Business Individual or Team Graphic Design Individual Health Care Administration

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Individual Help Desk Individual or Team Hospitality Management Individual Impromptu Speaking Individual Insurance and Risk Management Individual Introduction to Business Individual Introduction to Business Communication Individual or Team Introduction to Business Presentation Individual Introduction to Business Procedures Individual Introduction to FBLA Individual Introduction to Financial Math Individual Introduction to Information Technology Individual Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure Individual Introduction to Public Speaking Individual Job Interview Individual Journalism Chapter Local Chapter Annual Business Report Chapter Local Chapter Name Tag (Regional/State) Chapter Local Chapter Newsletter (Regional/State) Chapter Local Chapter Scrapbook (Regional/State) Individual or Team Management Decision Making Individual or Team Management Information Systems Individual or Team Marketing Individual or Team Mobile Application Development Individual or Team Network Design Individual Networking Concepts Individual Organizational Leadership Team Parliamentary Procedure Chapter Partnership with Business Project (State/National) Individual Personal Finance Individual Political Science Individual or Team Public Service Announcement Individual Public Speaking Individual or Team Publication Design Individual Sales Presentation Individual Securities & Investments Individual or Team Social Media Campaign Individual or Team Sports and Entertainment Management Individual Spreadsheet Applications Individual or Team Talent Show (Regional/State)

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Individual or Team Website Design Individual Word Processing

RECOGNITION EVENTS Individual Who's Who in FBLA (Must have completed Future Level

BAA) Local Chapter Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit

Commonwealth Award of Merit Largest Local Chapter Membership Chapter Membership Award - % Increase Local Chapter Businessperson of the Year Local Leadership Challenges Local Recruitment of Chapters Reporters Quill

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KENTUCKY AWARDS PROGRAM GENERAL INFORMATION

EVENT GUIDELINES

FBLA competitive events are divided into four categories: Individual, Individual or Team, Team, and Chapter events. The following general regulations apply to participation in FBLA regional, state, and national competitive events.

• A member may participate in any number of chapter events.

• A maximum of five (5) members may be registered in a single chapter event.

• A member may enter one Individual OR one Individual/Team event in addition to one of the following events

3D Animation E-Business Business Financial Plan Ethel M. Plock Scholarship Business Plan Project Eugene H. Smith Scholarship Coding & Programming Future Business Leader Computer Applications Spreadsheet Applications Computer Game & Simulation Programming Website Design Database Design & Applications Word Processing Digital Video Production

• The Talent Show varies by region. Refer to your regional conference memo.

• A local chapter may have only one entry in each Individual, Individual or Team, or chapter competitive event.

• A student cannot compete in two events at the National Conference. If a student qualifies in multiple individual/team events at the State Conference to compete at the National Conference, the student must choose in which event he/she will compete at NLC. Chapter Events are the exception.

• Members' dues must be posted as paid to the FBLA-PBL Inc. (state and national dues) by February 1 to be eligible to participate in regional, state, or national competitive events. Membership in FBLA is unified on local, state, and national levels and is not available separately.

• All event guidelines have been updated. These guidelines and rating sheets will replace all others and will be in effect with the 2020 Kentucky Regional Leadership Conferences.

• Review each guideline for eligibility requirements, regulations, procedures, and awards recognition.

• These competitive event guidelines are to be utilized for participation in regional and

state conference events. For competition at the National Leadership Conference, use the National Awards Program event guidelines.

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• Students who have competed in a "higher level" event may not then compete in the associated "introductory level" event, such as Accounting I/II, Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure/Parliamentary Procedure, etc.

• Participation in a pilot event does not disqualify a member from competing in the same event once it becomes an official competition. A person participating in a pilot event is eligible to compete in another Individual or Team event.

Regional Conference Eligibility

Each chapter may enter one (1) participant/team in each event, other than Talent Show, at the Regional Leadership Conference if the following guidelines are met:

• The participant must be posted as having paid local, state, and national dues by the membership deadline of February 1.

• The participant must be registered for the RLC by the conference deadline.

State Conference Eligibility

Based on competitive event results, a maximum number of three (3) entries per event, per region are eligible to compete at the State Leadership Conference. Exceptions are the Talent Show (only two entries per region) and Who’s Who.

1. Participants must be registered for the SLC by the conference deadline. 2. Participant(s) must not have entered this event at a prior National Leadership

Conference. Exceptions are one (1) team member of a team other than Parliamentary Procedure team, where two (2) members may have previously competed at the NLC.

Repeat Competitors

Competitors are not permitted to compete in an event more than once at the NLC unless one of the following circumstances applies:

• Modified Events: A competitor may compete in the same event when the event is modified. Note, if the only modification is a name change, competitors may not compete in the renamed event.

• Team Events: One (1) competitor of the team may have competed in the same event at one (1) previous NLC; however, they 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 (2) competitors of the team may have competed in this event at a previous NLC; however, they may not compete more than twice at the national level.

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Breaking Ties

• Objective Tests: 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 and determine the winner.

• Objective and Production Tests: The production test scores will be used to break a tie. • Objective Tests and Performances: The objective test score will be used to break a tie

based on the tie-breaking criteria of objective tests. • Reports/Projects and Performances: The report/project scores will be used to break a

tie. • Performances: Judges must break ties and all judges’ decisions are final.

Deadlines

• The local chapter adviser must register all competitors for RLC/SLC competitive events online by 5:59 p.m. Eastern Time of the conference deadline. Refer to the conference memo for details.

• All prejudged components (reports, websites, projects, statement of assurance) must be uploaded by 5:59 p.m. Eastern Time by the conference deadline. See conference memo for details.

• All prejudged projects and reports must be submitted electronically. • All Statements of Assurance must be submitted online. • All production tests must be uploaded by 5:59 p.m. Eastern Time of the conference

deadline. See conference memo for details. • Once conference registration locks, the chapter is responsible for the cost of all

members, advisers, and guests registered. Failure to make full payment may result in suspension of the chapter’s future participation in regional/state conferences.

Awards

Unless otherwise noted, the number of awards presented at the Regional and State Leadership Conference is determined by judges and/or number of entries. The maximum number for the Regional Leadership Conference is three (3), and the maximum number for the State Leadership Conference is five (5).

A minimum score may be required to advance to the next level of competition.

Each competitor must compete in all parts of an event for award eligibility.

Zero is not a score and does not qualify competitor(s) to advance to the next level of competition. All decisions of the judges are final.

Penalty Points Deducted by Judges

• Five (5) points are deducted if competitors do not follow the dress code. • Five (5) points may be deducted for presentations over the allotted time. • Five (5) points may be deducted for not following guidelines.

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

FBLA-PBL meets the criteria specified in the Americans with Disabilities Act for all participants who submit a special needs form.

General Performance Guidelines • Presentation of the entry must be conducted by competitors who authored the event. • Visual aids related to the project may be used; however, no items may be left with the

judges or audience. • An equal number from each section in the preliminary round—will advance to the final

round for events with preliminary rounds. • In the case of team events, all team competitors are expected to actively participate in

the performance. • Competitors cannot be replaced or substituted for prejudged events with the exception

of the chapter events—American Enterprise Project, Community Service Project, and Partnership with Business Project.

• All competitors must comply with the FBLA-PBL dress code. • Prejudged materials and résumés will not be returned.

General Technology Guidelines • Five (5) minutes will be allowed to set up and remove equipment or presentation

items. • The following will be provided for the final round of technology presentation events:

screen, power, and table. It is up to the final round competitors if they wish to use the provided technology.

• Competitors utilizing Apple products or other devices that do not have a VGA port or HDMI will need to provide their own adapters.

• Internet access will be provided for: o 3-D Animation o Coding & Programming o Computer Game & Simulation Programming o Digital Video Production o E-Business o Electronic Career Portfolio o Mobile Application Development o Public Service Announcement o Social Media Campaign o Website Design

• Internet access may not be WiFi, so competitors should plan appropriately when selecting laptops/tablets on which to present.

Prejudged Projects & Presentation Guidelines – Project Guidelines • Competitors must prepare projects. Advisers and others are not permitted to help. • The local chapter adviser must submit all Statements of Assurance and projects

electronically by 5:59 p.m. Eastern Time of the conference deadline. • Competitors are expected to follow all applicable copyright laws. Refer to the Format

Guide for copyright guidelines.

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• Project content is prejudged before the RLC & SLC. The presentation of a project is judged at the SLC for the eight (8) finalists with the highest prejudged scores.

• Competitors are responsible for ensuring the project can be shown to judges. • Any photographs, texts, trademarks, or names used must be supported by proper

documentation and approvals indicated on the site or project. • When applicable, the use of templates must be identified.

Prejudged Reports & Presentation Guidelines – Report Guidelines

• Competitors must prepare reports. Advisers and others are not permitted to write reports.

• The local chapter adviser must upload a PDF of the report by 5:59 p.m. Eastern Time of the conference deadline. Refer to the conference memo for specific information.

• Front cover is not counted against page limit. • American Enterprise Project, Community Service, Local Chapter Annual Business

Report, and Partnership with Business Project should include the name of school, state, name of the event, and year (20XX–XX) on the cover. Business Financial Plan and Business Plan should also include the names of participants.

• Divider pages and appendices are optional and must be included in the page count. • Reports must include a table of contents and page numbers. • Pages must be numbered and formatted to fit on 8-½"x11" paper. • Reports start from previous State Leadership Conference to current State Leadership

Conference. • Follow the rating sheet sequence when writing the report. If information is not

available for the particular criterion, include a statement to that effect in your report. • Points will be deducted if the written project doesn't adhere to the guidelines. • Project content is prejudged before the RLC/SLC. The presentation of the project is

judged at the SLC for the top eight (8) finalists determined by the prejudged scores. • Prejudged materials, visual aids, and samples related to the project may be used

during the presentation; however, no items may be left with the judges or audience. • The report scores will be used to break a tie. • Reports must be original, current, and not submitted for a previous SLC.

Collaborative Objective Test & Team Performance (Role Play) – Final Round Performance Guidelines

• Two (2) note cards will be provided to each competitor and may be used during event preparation and performance. Information may be written on both sides of the note cards. Note cards will be collected following the presentation.

• No additional reference materials allowed. • Turn off all electronic devices. • Individuals/teams should introduce themselves, describe the situation, make their

recommendations, and summarize their cases. • If participating as a team, all team members are expected to actively participate in the

performance. • All questions raised in the case must be addressed during the presentation. • Objective test scores will be used to break a tie. • Final performances are not open to conference attendees.

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Production & Objective Test

Production Test Guidelines • The local chapter adviser must submit the Test Administrator Form to the State

Adviser by the deadline listed in the conference memo. • Complete instructions for administering the production component of the event, the

tests, and directions for submitting completed work will be sent electronically to the test administrator.

• Documents produced for this event must be prepared by the competitor without help from the adviser or any other person.

• No calculators are allowed to be used on the production test. • For the SLC, the production score will constitute 85% of the final event score. • The production test score will be used to break a tie.

Objective Test Guidelines • The Test Proctor Form must be returned to the State Adviser by the deadline listed in

the conference memo. • No materials may be brought to the testing site. • No calculators may be brought into the testing site; calculators will be provided. • Electronic devices must be turned off and out of sight. • Bring a writing instrument.

Online Testing

• Refer to your conference memo for details about Individual or Team Online Objective Test substitutions.

• There will be NO substitutions for Individual Online Objective Tests at regional conferences.

• Regional Leadership Conferences – Online testing is conducted for all objective test events at the Regional Leadership Conferences.

• State Leadership Conferences – Online testing will be held at each Individual school for all objective tests. Information will be sent to the test proctors at the school as to when the testing window will open and close.

• The Test Window Selection Form and the Test Administrator form must be returned to the State Adviser by the deadline listed in the conference memo.

• Voice recognition software may be used where appropriate in all skill event production tests. The local chapter must provide the software.

• The Format Guide may be used as a reference when taking the Computer Applications, Spreadsheet Applications, and Word Processing PRODUCTION COMPONENT only! No reference materials may be used for the Online Objective Test.

• Copyright and Fair Use Information: It is the policy of FBLA-PBL to comply with state and federal copyright laws. Copyright guidelines are included in the Format Guide which can be found on the Kentucky FBLA website: www.kyfbla.org

• Online Testing: Participants may be provided with a non-programmable calculator to use during the test at the Regional Conference. For the State Conference, participants cannot use programming calculators or cell phones for the online test at their respective school. Participants should use the

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calculator on the computer or a non-programmable calculator provided by the school.

• A certification form must be signed by the proctor and participant and returned to the state office for the online test completed at the school site.

Any student testing/performing using another student’s credentials WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. Any Individual or Team with one or more members testing/performing without following the proper procedures will be disqualified.

**The following online objective tests (State Leadership Conference only) will need the certification forms on pages 12 and 13 completed and returned to the state adviser after the online testing is complete:

Accounting I Accounting II Advertising Agribusiness Banking and Financial Systems Business Calculations Business Communication Business Law Computer Applications Computer Problem Solving Cyber Security Database Design and Applications Economics Entrepreneurship Future Business Leader Global Business Health Care Administration Help Desk Hospitality Management Insurance and Risk Management Introduction to Business

Introduction to Business Communication Introduction to Business Procedures Introduction to FBLA Introduction to Financial Math Introduction to Information Technology Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure Journalism Management Decision Making Management Information Systems Marketing Network Design Networking Concepts Organizational Leadership Parliamentary Procedure Personal Finance Political Science Securities and Investments Sports and Entertainment Management Spreadsheet Applications Word Processing

• Clarification for events with Preliminary and Final Rounds – Those members participating in a preliminary round MUST BE THE SAME participants in the Final Round.

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FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA EVENT PARTICIPANT CERTIFICATION FORM

FOR STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE ONLY

This Form Must Be Completed and Returned to the Proctor By Each Competitor Prior to Exiting the Testing Room After Completing the Online Objective Test.

NAME OF EVENT:

Competitor Name:

School:

As a competitor in an (check one) Individual or Individual or Team online objective test, I certify that the following statements are true:

□ The test proctor was not my FBLA adviser or another business teacher

in my school.

□ My adviser(s) or other business teacher in my school was not present in the room.

□ The test proctor remained in the room and was attentive to testers at all

times.

□ I received no help beyond that allowed in the instructions (i.e., equipment problems).

□ I used no textbook, reference materials, or other aids in completing the

test.

□ I did not log onto any other computer or website while testing.

□ I did not use a programmable calculator.

□ I did not have my cell phone while taking the test.

□ I am registered to attend the Kentucky FBLA State Leadership Conference and to participate in the above indicated event.

Signature of Competitor Name of School

Date Time

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FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA EVENT PROCTOR CERTIFICATION FORM FOR STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE ONLY

Thank you for agreeing to support the educational and career preparation of FBLA by agreeing to serve as a proctor for this/these competitive event(s). Your involvement and commitment make this program possible for our students. We appreciate your willingness to help! Upon completion of testing, please return all completed forms in a single envelope to

Connie Witt, KY FBLA State Adviser 300 Sower Blvd – 5th Floor Frankfort, KY 40601

Before the event, become familiar with the equipment and facility in which the testing will take place. Be sure you know how to turn on the machines, connect to the Internet, troubleshoot common problems, etc. You may need to specifically check for the following:

□ Can the students log onto the computers? □ Do you have the log in information for each student?

The online tests are automatically timed. Once the student begins taking the test, the time will start. If for any reason the computer locks up, the timing will stop. The student should be able to log back into the site and continue the test where he/she left off.

The student is NOT to use a programmable calculator. Where allowed, non-programming calculators provided by the school or the calculator on the computer may be used. CELL PHONES ARE NOT TO BE USED FOR A CALCULATOR.

CELL PHONES MUST NOT BE VISIBLE AT ANY TIME DURING THE TEST.

As a proctor for the above mentioned test(s), I certify that the following statements are true (please initial at the end of each statement): □ I am not the FBLA adviser or a business teacher in this school system.

□ I was attentive to the competitors and constantly monitored their testing.

□ I remained in the room the entire time the competitor(s) was/were taking the online test.

□ No one other than me and the competitor(s) was in the testing room during the time of the testing.

□ Individual or Teams tested on only one (1) computer and did not log onto more than one computer.

□ Students remained in the room, in their seats until the test was complete.

Signature of Proctor Date

Email:

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EVENT PROCTOR CERTIFICATION FORM

Event(s) Proctored (check all that apply)

Printed Proctor Name and Title:

School:

Accounting I Introduction to Information Technology

Accounting II Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure

Advertising Journalism

Agribusiness Networking Concepts

Business Calculations Organizational Leadership

Business Communication Parliamentary Procedure

Business Law Personal Finance

Computer Applications Political Science

Computer Problem Solving Securities & Investments

Cyber Security Spreadsheet Applications

Database Design & Applications Word Processing

Economics Individual or Team Tests Future Business Leader Banking & Financial Systems

Health Care Administration Entrepreneurship

Help Desk Global Business

Insurance & Risk Management Hospitality Management

Introduction to Business Management Decision Making

Introduction to Business Communication Management Information Systems

Introduction to Business Procedures Marketing

Introduction to FBLA Network Design

Introduction to Financial Math Sports and Entertainment Management

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NEW FOR 2020 The following event now has a performance component for the top eight (8) entries based on prejudged scores ONLY at the State Leadership Conference:

• Local Chapter Annual Business Report

• Banking & Financial Systems • Entrepreneurship • Global Business • Hospitality Management • Management Decision Making • Management Information Systems • Marketing • Network Design • Sports & Entertainment Management

The following events will continue to have a performance component for the top eight (8) entries based on prejudged scores ONLY at the State Leadership Conference:

• 3D Animation • American Enterprise Project • Business Financial Plan • Business Plan Project • Community Service Project • Computer Game & Simulation Programming • Digital Video Production • E-Business • Partnership with Business Project • Website Design

Advisers to competitors qualifying for the final round of competition requiring a presentation of the report/project will be notified as soon as scores are verified in conference headquarters. All competitors should be prepared to present.

The following objective test events will be a collaborative test around 1 computer at both the regional and state levels:

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3-D Animation Category: Prejudged Projects & Presentation Type: Individual or Team

Overview This event is prejudged only at the RLC. The SLC will consist of two (2) parts: a prejudged project and a presentation of the top eight (8) from the prejudged scores. Competitors must complete both parts at the SLC for award eligibility.

Topic: Using 3-D animation, create an informational video to train new FBLA chapter officers. The video should include:

• Team building • Officer duties • Developing a Program of Work

Skills: This event provides recognition for FBLA members who possess knowledge of basic skills and procedures and the ability to make intelligent business decisions.

Performance Competencies • Demonstrate excellent verbal communication. • Display effective decision-making and problem-solving skills. • Express self-confidence and poise. • Work well as a team when applicable. • Exhibit logic and systematic understanding. • Conduct a professional business presentation. • Answer questions effectively (when applicable).

Eligibility • Local chapters may submit one (1) entry. Regions may submit up to three (3) entries. • Submission by the conference deadline (prejudged). See Conference Memo. • Submission type: URL, Statement of Assurance • Competitors must be registered for RLC/SLC and pay registration fee. • Competitors must show as paid members on the national FBLA site by 5:59 EST on

February 1.

Finals Eight (8) finalists from the prejudged scores will advance to the final round for a presentation component at the SLC.

Event Specific Guidelines • The presentation is designed to be an explanation of equipment used, software used, the

development process, an overview of how copyright laws were addressed, and challenges experienced during the process.

• Animated video should be no longer than three (3) minutes. • The video should be shown to the judges.

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3-D Animation (cont’d) Project Guidelines

• Competitors must prepare projects. Advisers and others are not permitted to help. • Competitors are expected to follow all applicable copyright laws. Refer to the Format

Guide for copyright guidelines. • Project content is prejudged before the RLC/SLC. • The presentation of a project of the top eight (8) finalists is judged at the SLC. • Competitors are responsible for ensuring their project can be shown to judges. • Any photographs, texts, trademarks, or names used must be supported by proper


Performance Guidelines

• Presentation of the entry must be conducted by competitors who authored the event. • Visual aids related to the project may be used; however, no items may be left with the

judges.

Technology Guidelines • Five (5) minutes will be allowed to set up and remove equipment or presentation items. • The following may be provided for the final round of technology presentation events:

screen, power, and table. Competitors must supply their own projectors. It is up to the final round competitors if they wish to use the provided technology.



Alignment NBEA Standards

• Communication • Information Technology

Career Clusters • Arts, A/V Technology, & Communication • Business Management & Administration • S.T.E.M.

Timeline Equipment Setup: 5 min Performance: 7 min Warning: 6 min Time Up: 7 min Penalty Over Time: 5 pts Q & A: 3 min

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Accounting I Category: Objective Test Type: Individual

Overview 60-minute test administered during the Regional Leadership Conference and at the Home School of SLC qualifiers. Participants must not have had more than two (2) semesters or one (1) semester equivalent to a full year in block scheduling in high school accounting instruction.

Objective Test Competencies: Journalizing; Account Classification; Terminology, Concepts, and Practices; Types of Ownership; Posting; Income Statement; Balance Sheet; Worksheet; Bank Reconciliation; Payroll; Depreciation; Manual and Computerized Systems; Ethics

Skills: The accurate keeping of financial records is an ongoing activity in all types of businesses. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who have an understanding of and skill in basic accounting principles and procedures.

Eligibility • Local chapters may submit one (1) entry. Regions may submit up to three (3) entries. • Competitors must be registered for RLC/SLC and pay registration fee. • Competitors must show as paid members on the national FBLA site by 5:59 EST on

February 1.

Objective Test Guidelines • No materials may be brought to the testing site. • Electronic devices must be turned off and out of sight. • No calculators may be brought into the testing site; calculators may be provided. • Bring a writing instrument.


• Accounting • Computation • Economics & Personal Finance

Career Clusters • Business Management & Administration • Finance • Government & Public Administration • Marketing, Sales, & Service

Timeline Test: 1 hour

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Accounting II Category: Objective Test Type: Individual

Overview 60- minute test administered during the Regional Leadership Conference and at the Home School of SLC qualifiers.

Objective Test Competencies: Financial Statements; Corporate Accounting; Ratios and Analysis; Accounts Receivable and Payable; Budgeting and Cash Flow; Cost Accounting/Manufacturing; Purchases and Sales; Journalizing and Posting; Income Tax; Payroll; Inventory; Plant Assets and Depreciation; Departmentalized Accounting; Ethics; Partnerships

Skills: The accurate keeping of financial records is a vital ongoing activity in all types of businesses. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who have demonstrated an understanding of and skill in accounting principles and procedures as applied to sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations.


February 1.



• Accounting • Computation • Economics & Personal Finance

Career Clusters • Business Management & Administration • Finance • Government & Public Administration • Marketing, Sales, & Service


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Advertising Category: Objective Test Type: Individual


Objective Test Competencies: Personal Selling and Sales Promotion; Traditional and Alternative Advertising Media; Consumer Behavior; Basic Marketing Functions; Branding and Positioning; Economy; Advertising Plan; Legal and Ethical Issues; Diversity and Multicultural Market; Public Relations; Creation of the Advertisement; Consumer-Oriented Advertising; Financial Planning; Communication; Consumer Purchase Classifications; Target Market; Market Segmentation; Product Development; Product Life Cycle; Price Planning; Channels of Distribution; Marketing Research; Effective Advertising and Promotional Messages; Budget; Financing Advertising Campaigns; Demographics; History and Influences; Advertising Industry and Careers; Supply Chain Management; Distribution Logistics; Internet; Self-Regulation; Careers; Advertising Workplace; Leadership, Career Development, and Team Building; Risk Management

Skills: This event provides recognition for FBLA members who possess knowledge of the basic principles of advertising.


February 1.



• Entrepreneurship • Marketing

Career Clusters • Business Management & Administration • Marketing, Sales, & Service


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Agribusiness Category: Objective Test Type: Individual


Objective Test Competencies: Economics; Finance and Accounting; Health, Safety, and Environmental Management; Management Analysis and Decision Making; Marketing; Terminology and Trends

Skills: This event provides recognition for FBLA members who demonstrate an understanding of and skill in basic agribusiness concepts and procedures.


February 1.



• Accounting

• Marketing

Career Clusters • Agriculture • Business Management & Administration • Marketing, Sales, & Service

• Entrepreneurship • Management


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American Enterprise Project Category: Prejudged Reports & Presentation Type: Chapter

Overview Reports will be prejudged only for the RLC. The SLC will consist of two (2) parts: a prejudged report and a presentation of the top eight (8) from the prejudged scores. Competitors must complete both parts for award eligibility at the SLC.

Skills: The Edward D. Miller Award recognizes FBLA chapters that develop projects within the school and/or community that increase the understanding of and support for the American enterprise system by developing an informational/educational program. The project must promote an awareness of some facet of the American enterprise system within the school and/or community and be designed for chapter participation.

Eligibility • Local chapters may submit one (1) entry. Regions may submit up to three (3) entries. • Submission by the conference deadline. Refer to the Conference Memo. • Competitors must be registered for RLC/SLC and pay registration fee. • Competitors must show as paid members on the national FBLA site by 5:59 EST on

February 1.

Finals Eight (8) finalists determined from the prejudged scores will advance to the final round.

Performance Competencies

• Demonstrate excellent verbal communication. • Display effective decision-making and problem-solving skills. • Express self-confidence and poise. • Work well as a team when applicable. • Exhibit logic and systematic understanding. • Conduct a professional business presentation. • Answer questions effectively (when applicable)

Event Specific Guidelines • The project must promote an awareness of some facet of the American enterprise

system within the school and/or community and be designed for chapter participation. • Reports must describe chapter activities conducted between the previous State

Leadership Conference and the current State Leadership Conference.

Report Guidelines • Competitors must prepare reports. Advisers and others are not permitted to write reports. • The project must be uploaded by 5:59 p.m. of the conference deadline. Refer to the

Conference Memo for details. • Submission type: PDF • Submission # of pages: 15

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American Enterprise Project (cont’d) • Front cover is not counted against page limit. • American Enterprise Project, Community Service, Local Chapter Annual Business


• Divider pages and appendices are optional and must be included in the page count. • Reports must include a table of contents and page numbers. • Pages must be numbered and formatted to fit on 8-½"x11" paper. • Follow the rating sheet sequence when writing the report. If information is not available

for the particular criterion, include a statement to that effect in your report. • Points will be deducted if the written project doesn't adhere to the guidelines. • Project content is prejudged before the RLC/SLC. • The presentation of the project is judged at the SLC for the top eight (8) finalists. • The report scores will be used to break a tie. • Reports must be original, current, and not submitted for a previous RLC/SLC.

Performance Guidelines • Visual aids related to the project may be used; however, no items may be left with the

judges.

Technology Guidelines • Internet access will not be provided. • The following may be provided for the final round of technology presentation events:


• Five (5) minutes will be allowed to set up and remove equipment or presentation items.

Penalty Points Deducted by Judges • Five (5) points are deducted if competitors do not follow the dress code. • Five (5) points may be deducted for presentations over the allotted time. • Five (5) points may be deducted for not following guidelines.


• Communication • Economics & Personal Finance • Entrepreneurship • Management

Career Clusters • Business Management & Administration • Information Technology


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Banking & Financial Systems Category: Collaborative Objective Test & Team Performance (Role Play) Type: Individual or Team

Overview A 60-minute objective test will be administered onsite at the RLC. Team competitors will take one (1) objective test collaboratively. The SLC will consist of two (2) parts: an objective test and interactive role play or presentation for the top eight (8) individuals/teams. A 60-minute objective test will be administered at the competitor(s) home school. Teams will collaborate to test on one computer using only one team member’s log in information. Any teams testing separately may be disqualified.

Objective Test Competencies: Concepts and Practices; Basic Terminology; Government Regulation of Financial Services; Impact of Technology on Financial Services; Types and Differences of Various Institutions; Ethics; Careers in Financial Services; Taxation


Case: A problem or scenario encountered in the banking or financial business community.

Skills: Understanding how financial institutions operate is important to successful business ownership and management. It also is valuable for personal financial success. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who have an understanding of and skills in the general operations of various components of the financial services sector.

Eligibility • Local chapters may submit one (1) entry. Regions may submit up to three (3) entries. • Competitors must be registered for RLC/SLC and pay registration fee. • Competitors must show as paid members on the national FBLA site by 5:59 p.m. EST on

February 1. • 1st – 4th Place at the SLC will advance to the NLC.

Performance Guidelines – Final Round Eight (8) competitors/teams with the highest objective test scores (an average for teams) will advance to the final round. In the case of team events, all team competitors are expected to actively participate in the performance.


• No additional reference materials allowed. • Turn off all electronic devices.

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Banking & Financial Systems (cont’d) • Individuals/teams should introduce themselves, describe the situation, make their



Competitors cannot be replaced or substituted in the performance round from the original objective test participants.




• Accounting • Career Development • Computation • Economics & Personal Finance • Management

Career Clusters • Business Management & Administration • Finance • Government & Public Administration • Human Services

Timeline Test: 1 hour Prep: 20 min Equipment Setup: N/A Performance: 7 min Warning: 6 min Time Up: 7 min Penalty Over Time: N/A Q & A: N/A

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Broadcast Journalism Category: Presentation with Equipment Type: Individual or Team

Overview Includes a presentation.

Topic: You and/or your team are part of your school’s broadcast team. Create a broadcast event that includes the following:

• Social media/cell phones on campus • Financial literacy story for your audience • Sports story from your campus

Skills: Whether using the medium of TV, radio, or internet, the broadcast journalist has to look for possible news or feature stories that might be of interest to the public. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who demonstrate skill and understanding of the profession.


February 1.

Finals Eight (8) finalists, or an equal number from each group in the preliminary round, will advance to the final round.

Event Specific Guidelines • This is a live newscast in front of judges, not a prerecorded newscast. • Competitors must research and develop the topic prior to conference and be prepared to

present a 7-minute live news broadcast to the judges. • Competitors are permitted to bring prepared notes of any type for the presentation. • Comply with state and federal copyright laws. • Competitors should introduce themselves and present the news broadcast to the judges.

Project Guidelines • Competitors must prepare projects. Advisers and others are not permitted to help. • Competitors are expected to follow all applicable copyright laws. Refer to the Format


Performance Guidelines • Presentation of the entry must be conducted by competitors who authored the event. • Visual aids related to the project may be used during the presentation; however, no items

may be left with the judges. • The individual or team must perform all aspects of the presentation. Other chapter

representatives may not provide assistance.

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Broadcast Journalism (cont’d) Penalty Points Deducted by Judges



• Communication Career Clusters

• Arts, A/V Technology, & Communication


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BULLETIN BOARD Category: Prejudged (REGIONAL AND STATE EVENT ONLY) Type: Chapter

FBLA activities should encourage creative thinking and promotion of the organization. The theme for the bulletin board design will be the FBLA state (not national) theme for the year. Since this event is regional and state only, the participants do not advance to the National Leadership Conference. REGULATIONS

1. The person(s) responsible for the Bulletin Board must be listed on the Event Participation Summary Form which must be submitted by the designated date.

2. No more than five (5) members may be registered in this event. 3. Failure to adhere to the following guidelines will result in the

disqualification of the bulletin board. a) The current FBLA state theme must be stated in full on the bulletin

board in the correct order. Theme may only be in one of the following formats:

A World of Opportunity A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY

b) FBLA must appear somewhere on the bulletin board. c) The bulletin board must be on a framed board, not to exceed 24" x

36" including the frame. Poster/form boards, etc. will result in disqualification.

d) The submission form containing a 4 x 6 picture of the bulletin board and the chapter name must be attached to the back of the bulletin board.

e) All parts of the bulletin board must be affixed within the 24" x 36" dimensions (no parts extending outside the frame).

f) The Bulletin Board must be displayed and judged horizontally or vertically as if mounted on a wall.

Changes may NOT be made to the bulletin board between the regional and state conferences other than minor repair due to damage during transportation (reattaching parts that have loosened or fallen off

PROCEDURE: The bulletin board must be brought to the designated area at the Regional and State Leadership Conferences. It must be left at the time indicated in the program. No one will be permitted to be present in the room before and during judging. Bulletin boards will be open for viewing once all judging has been completed.

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REGIONAL BULLETIN BOARD SUBMISSION FORM 2019

Directions: Complete the information requested below and attach a 4x6 picture of the bulletin board in the space provided. Affix this form to the back of the bulletin board prior to submitting for judging.

Chapter Name:

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Business Calculations Category: Objective Test Type: Individual


Objective Test Competencies: Consumer Credit; Mark-Up and Discounts; Data Analysis and Reporting; Payroll; Interest Rates; Investments; Taxes; Bank Records; Insurance; Ratios and Proportions; Depreciation; Inventory

Skills: Acquiring a high level of mathematics skill to solve business problems is a challenge for all prospective business employees. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who have an understanding of mathematical functions in business applications.


February 1.

Objective Test Guidelines • No materials may be brought to the testing site. • Electronic devices must be turned off and out of sight. • No calculators may be brought into the testing site; calculators may be provided. • Bring a writing instrument


• Accounting • Computation

Career Clusters • Business Management & Administration • Finance


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Business Communication Category: Objective Test Type: Individual


Objective Test Competencies: Nonverbal and Verbal Communication; Communication Concepts; Report Application; Grammar; Reading Comprehension; Editing and Proofreading; Word Definition and Usage; Capitalization and Punctuation; Spelling; Digital Communication

Skills: Learning to communicate in a manner that is clearly understood by the receiver of the message is a major task of all businesspeople. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who work toward improving their business communication skills of writing, speaking, and listening.


February 1.




• Business Management & Administration • Human Services • Marketing, Sales, & Service


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Business Ethics Category: Presentation without Equipment Type: Individual or Team

Overview Includes a presentation or role play.

Topic: Research the ethical issues of photo manipulation related to journalistic practices and public opinion.

Skills: Ethical decision making is essential in the business world and the workplace. This team event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate the ability to present solutions to ethical situations encountered in the business world and the workplace.


February 1.


Event Specific Guidelines

• Competitors must research the topic prior to conference and be prepared to present their findings and solutions.

• Facts and data must be cited and secured from quality sources (peer review documents, legal documents, etc.).

• Competitors are permitted to bring prepared notes of any type for the presentation. • No books, other bound materials, reference materials, visual aids, or electronic devices

may be brought to or used during the performance.

Performance Guidelines Eight (8) competitors/teams—or an equal number from each section in the preliminary round— will advance to the final round

In the case of team events, all team competitors are expected to actively participate in the performance.

Performance Competencies • Demonstrate excellent verbal communication. • Display effective decision-making and problem-solving skills. • Express self-confidence and poise. • Work well as a team when applicable.

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Business Ethics (cont’d)



• Business Law • Communication

Career Clusters • Agriculture • Arts, A/V Technology, & Communication • Business Management & Administration • Finance • Government & Public Administration • Human Services • Information Technology • Law & Public Safety • Marketing, Sales, & Service • S.T.E.M.

Timeline Equipment Setup: N/A Performance: 7 min Warning: 6 min Time Up: 7 min Penalty Over Time: 5 pts Q & A: 3 min

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STATE & NATIONAL ONLY Business Financial Plan Category: Prejudged Reports & Presentation

Type: Individual or Team Overview The SLC will consist of two (2) parts: a prejudged report and a presentation of the top eight (8) from the prejudged scores. Competitors must complete both parts for award eligibility.

Topic: Create a Business Financial Plan for a local rental business that will also do business online. The business should be specifically targeted for your community. The Business Financial Plan should include a name for the business, what items you will be renting, plans for needed construction and/or renovation to the building, equipment to be purchased, inventory for your launch date, hours of operation, staffing requirements, information on developing your e-business website, a promotional plan, and a social media plan.

Skills: Business financial planning is paramount to the success of any business enterprise. This event is designed to recognize FBLA members who possess the knowledge and skills needed to establish and develop a complete financial plan for a business venture.


Eligibility • Local chapters may submit one (1) entry. • Submission by the conference deadline. Refer to the Conference Memo. • Competitors must be registered for SLC and pay registration fee. • Competitors must show as paid members on the national FBLA site by 5:59 EST on

February 1.

Event Specific Guidelines • Establish and develop a complete financial plan for a business venture by writing a report

on the topic. • A one-page description of the plan should be the first page of the report (not included in

page count).


Conference Memo for details. • Submission type: PDF

Submission # of pages: 15 • Front cover is not counted against page limit. • American Enterprise Project, Community Service, Local Chapter Annual Business

Report, and Partnership with Business Project should include the name of school, state,

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Business Financial Plan (cont’d) name of the event, and year (20XX–XX) on the cover. Business Financial Plan and Business Plan should also include the names of participants.


Conference. • Follow the rating sheet sequence when writing the report. If information is not available

for the particular criterion, include a statement to that effect in your report. • Points will be deducted if the written project doesn't adhere to the guidelines. • Project content is prejudged before the RLC/SLC. • The presentation of the project for the top eight (8) finalists is judged at the SLC. • The report scores will be used to break a tie. • Reports must be original, current, and not submitted for a previous RLC/SLC. • Reports submitted for competition become the property of FBLA-PBL, Inc. These reports

may be used for publication and/or reproduced for sale by the national association.

Performance Guidelines • Eight (8) finalists determined from the prejudged scores will advance to the final round. • Visual aids related to the project may be used; however, no items may be left with the

judges. • Competitors cannot be replaced or substituted for those who created the report.



• Five (5) minutes will be allowed to set up and remove equipment or presentation items. Penalty Points Deducted by Judges



• Accounting • Communication • Computation • Economics & Personal Finance • Management

Career Clusters • Business Management & Administration • Finance • Human Services


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Business Law Category: Objective Test Type: Individual


Objective Test Competencies: Legal Systems; Contracts and Sales; Business Organization; Property Laws; Agency and Employment Laws; Negotiable Instruments; Insurance Secured Transactions, Bankruptcy; Consumer Protection and Product/Personal Liability; Computer Law; Domestic and Private Law

Skills: This event provides recognition for FBLA members who are familiar with specific legal areas that most commonly affect personal and business relationships.


February 1.



• Business Law • International Business

Career Clusters • Business Management & Administration • Law & Public Safety


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Business Plan Category: Prejudged Reports & Presentation

Overview STATE & NATIONAL ONLY Type: Individual or Team

The SLC will consist of two (2) parts: a prejudged report and a presentation of the top eight (8) from the prejudged scores. Competitors must complete both parts for award eligibility.

Skills: This event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate an understanding and mastery of the process required to develop and implement a new business venture. The business venture must be currently viable and realistic and must not have been in operation for a period exceeding twelve months before the RLC/SLC.

Eligibility

• Local chapters may submit one (1) entry. • Submission by the conference deadline. Refer to the Conference Memo. • Competitors must be registered for SLC and pay registration fee. • Competitors must show as paid members on the national FBLA site by 5:59 EST on

February 1.

Event Specific Guidelines An effective business plan should include the following information:

• Executive Summary: provides a brief synopsis of the key points and strengths included in the plan.

• Company Description: includes basic details of the business, including an overview, location, legal structure, and organization.

• Industry Analysis: provides an analysis of the larger industry in which the business will belong; analyzes key trends and players in the industry; demonstrates an understanding and awareness of external business decisions.

• Target Market: provides a brief overview of the nature and accessibility of the targeted audience.

• Competitive Analysis: includes an honest and complete analysis of the business’ competition and demonstrates an understanding of the business’ relative strengths and weaknesses.

• Marketing Plan and Sales Strategy: demonstrates how the business’ product or service will be marketed and sold; includes both strategic and tactical elements of the marketing and sales approach.

• Operations: provides an overview of business operations on a day-to-day basis, including production processes, physical facility reviews, use of technology, and processes followed to ensure delivery of products or services.

• Management and Organization: describes the key participants in the new business venture and identifies human resources the business can draw upon as part of the management team, employee pool, consultants, directors, or advisers. It also portrays the role each will play in the business’ development, and discusses compensation and incentives.

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Business Plan (cont’d) • Long-Term Development: gives a clear vision of where the business will be in three (3),

five (5), or more years. It offers an honest and complete evaluation of the business’ potential for success and failure and identifies priorities for directing future business activities.

• Financials: indicate the accounting methodology to be used by the business. Discuss any assumptions made in projecting future financial results. Present projections honestly and conservatively.

• Appendix: includes copies of key supporting documents (e.g., certifications, licenses, tax requirements, codes, letters of intent or advance contract, endorsements, etc.).

• Note: Business must not have been in operation more than 12 months.


Conference Memo for details. • Front cover is not counted against page limit. • Submission type: PDF • Submission # of pages: 15 • American Enterprise Project, Community Service, Local Chapter Annual Business




for the particular criterion, include a statement to that effect in your report. • Points will be deducted if the written project doesn't adhere to the guidelines. • Project content is prejudged before the RLC/SLC. • The presentation of the top eight (8) finalists of the project is judged at the SLC. • Prejudged materials, visual aids, and samples related to the project may be used during

the presentation; however, no items may be left with the judges. • The report scores will be used to break a tie. • Reports must be original, current, and not submitted for a previous RLC/SLC. • Reports submitted for competition become the property of FBLA-PBL, Inc. These reports



judges.

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Business Plan (cont’d) Technology Guidelines

• Internet access will not be provided. • The following may be provided for the final round of technology presentation events:


• Five (5) minutes will be allowed to set up and remove equipment or presentation items. • See the Technology Guidelines under General Performance Event Guidelines for

additional guidelines.



• Accounting • Career Development • Communication • Economics & Personal Finance • Entrepreneurship • Management • Marketing

Career Clusters • Business Management & Administration • Finance • Human Services • Marketing, Sales, & Service


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Client Service Category: Presentation without Equipment Type: Individual

Overview Includes a presentation or role play. Review specific guidelines for each event as guidelines vary.

Skills: This event provides members with an opportunity to develop and demonstrate skill in interacting with internal and external clients to provide an outstanding client service experience. The client service consultant engages clients in conversation regarding products, handles inquiries, solves problems, and uncovers opportunities for additional assistance. Participants develop speaking ability and poise through participation as well as critical-thinking skills.


February 1.


Event Specific Guidelines • This role play event requires the competitor to provide customer service to a client

(judges). • Two (2) note cards will be provided for each competitor and may be used during the

preparation and performance of the case. • Information may be written on both sides of the note cards. • Note cards will be collected following the presentation. • No other reference materials, visual aids, or electronic devices may be brought in or used

during the preparation of the performance.

Performance Guidelines • Client Service performances are not open to conference attendees.

Penalty Points Deducted by Judges • Five (5) points are deducted if competitors do not follow the dress code. • Five (5) points may be deducted for not following guidelines.


• Career Development • Communication

Career Clusters

• Business Management & Administration • Human Services • Information Technology • Marketing, Sales, & Service

• Information Technology

Timeline Prep: 10 min Equipment Setup: N/A Performance: 5 min Warning: 4 min Time Up: 5 min Penalty Over Time: N/A Q & A: N/A

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Coding & Programming Category: Prejudged Projects & Presentation Type: Individual

Overview This event is prejudged only at the SLC.

Topic: Develop an original computer program to track hours for the Community Service Awards program for your chapter members. The program must complete a minimum of the following tasks:

• Track student name, student number, and grade in school with ability to enter/view/edit. • Track the total of community service hours per student with ability to enter/view/edit. • Track the Community Service Award program category per student with the ability to

enter/view/edit. • Generate or print weekly/monthly report to show total number of community service

hours per student. • Generate or print weekly/monthly report to show Community Service Award program

categories and total hours. • Data must be stored persistently. Storage may be in a relational database, a document-

oriented NoSQL database, flat text files, flat JSON, or XML files. • The user interface must be a GUI with a minimum of five different control types

including such things as drop-down lists, text fields, check boxes, emails, or other relevant control types.

• All data entry must be validated with appropriate user notifications and error messages including the use of required fields.

Skills: Certain types of processes require that each record in the file be processed. Coding & Programming focuses on these procedural style processing systems. This event tests the programmer’s skill in designing a useful, efficient, and effective program.

Eligibility

• Local chapters may submit one (1) entry. Regions may submit up to three (3) entries. • Submission by the conference deadline (prejudged). See Conference Memo. • Submission type: URL, Statement of Assurance • Competitors must be registered for RLC/SLC and pay registration fee. • Competitors must show as paid members on the national FBLA site by 5:59 EST on

February 1.

Guidelines Event Specific

• The program must run on Windows XP or higher. • Solution must run standalone with no programming errors. • Data must be free of viruses/malware. Any entry with contaminated data will not be

judged. • The program should be shown to the judges.

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Coding & Programming (cont’d) Project Guidelines


Guide for copyright guidelines. • Project content is prejudged before the RLC/SLC. • Any photographs, texts, trademarks, or names used must be supported by proper

documentation and approvals indicated on the site or project. • When applicable, the use of templates must be identified. • Projects submitted for competition become the property of FBLA-PBL. These projects


Penalty Points Deducted by Judges • Five (5) points may be deducted for not following guidelines.


• Communication • Information Technology • Management

Career Clusters • Arts, A/V Technology, & Communication • Business Management & Administration • Information Technology • Marketing, Sales, & Service • S.T.E.M.

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Community Service Project Category: Prejudged Reports & Presentation Type: Chapter

Overview The SLC will consist of two (2) parts: a prejudged report and a presentation by the top eight (8) from the prejudged scores. Competitors must complete both parts for award eligibility.

Skills: This event recognizes FBLA chapters that successfully implement community service projects to serve the citizens of their communities. The report must describe one chapter project that serves the community. The project must be in the interest of the community and designed for chapter participation.

Eligibility

• Local chapters may submit one (1) entry. Regions may submit up to three (3) entries. • Submission by the conference deadline. Refer to the Conference Memo. • Competitors must be registered for RLC/SLC and pay registration fee. • Competitors must show as paid members on the national FBLA site by 5:59 EST on

February 1.

Event Specific Guidelines Reports must describe one (1) chapter project that serves the community. The project must be in the interest of the community and designed for chapter participation. Include:

• description of the project • chapter member involvement • degree of impact on the community • evidence of publicity received • project evaluation

Report Guidelines

• Competitors must prepare reports. Advisers and others are not permitted to write reports. • The project must be uploaded by 5:59 p.m. of the conference deadline. Refer to the

Conference Memo for details. • Front cover is not counted against page limit. • Submission type: PDF • Submission # of pages: 15 • American Enterprise Project, Community Service, Local Chapter Annual Business




for the particular criterion, include a statement to that effect in your report. • Points will be deducted if the written project doesn't adhere to the guidelines.

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Community Service Project (cont’d) • Project content is prejudged before the RLC/SLC. • The presentation of the project is judged at the SLC. • Prejudged materials, visual aids, and samples related to the project may be used during

the presentation; however, no items may be left with the judges. • The report scores will be used to break a tie. • Reports must be original, current, and not submitted for a previous RLC/SLC. • Reports submitted for competition become the property of FBLA-PBL, Inc. These reports



judges.







• Communication • Management • Marketing

Career Clusters • Business Management & Administration • Information Technology • S.T.E.M.


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Computer Applications Category: Production & Objective Test Type: Individual

Overview This event will consist of two (2) parts: a production test administered and proctored at a designated school-site prior to the RLC/SLC and a 60-minute objective test administered at a designated school-site prior to the SLC.

Production Test Competencies: Create, Search, and Query Databases; Spreadsheet Functions and Formulas; Text Slide Graphics and Presentations; Business Graphics; Word Processing

Objective Test Competencies: Basic Computer Terminology and Concepts; Presentation, Publishing, and Multimedia Applications; Email, Integrated and Collaboration Applications; Netiquette and Legal Issues; Spreadsheet and Database Applications; Security; Formatting, Grammar, Punctuation, Spelling, and Proofreading

Skills: This event provides recognition for FBLA members who can most efficiently demonstrate computer application skills.


February 1.

Production Test Guidelines • Local Chapter Adviser must submit Test Administrator information to the State Adviser on

form and by deadline provided. • Documents produced for this event must be prepared by the competitor without help from

the adviser or any other person. • No calculators are allowed to be used on the production test. • The production score will constitute 85% of the final event score. • The production test score will be used to break a tie.

Objective Test Guidelines • No materials may be brought to the testing site. • No calculators may be brought into the testing site; calculators may be provided. • Electronic devices must be turned off and out of sight. • Bring a writing instrument.

Alignment



NBEA Standards Timeline Test: 1 hour Home-site Production Test: 2 hours

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Computer Game & Simulation Programming Category: Prejudged Projects & Demonstration Type: Individual or Team

Overview This event is prejudged only at the RLC. The SLC will consist of two (2) parts: a prejudged project and a demonstration of the project of the top eight (8) from the prejudged scores. Competitors must complete both parts at the SLC for award eligibility.

Topic: Develop a 2D side scrolling game about the FBLA Business Achievement Awards (BAA) Program.

• Give the game a name. The game must have a winning condition (points). You must implement a system of rewards (tokens), obstacles (penalties), a minimum of four levels, and lives. There must be an increase in difficulty as the levels increase.

• The game must be compatible with a Windows 7 or newer operating system. • The game should be secure and bug free. • The game should utilize two of the following: keyboard, touchscreen, and/or mouse. • The game must be compatible for a maximum ESRB rating of E10+. • The game should have an instructional display. • The game should have a menu with start and exit/quit at any point and a score board at

the end.

Skills: This event tests the programmer’s skill in designing a functional interactive simulation/game that will both entertain and educate/inform the player.


February 1.

Event Specific Guidelines • Choose a programming language or game/animation engine to create a standalone

executable program that will display creativity, programming skill, and convey the message of the topic.

• The program must run on Windows XP or a higher computer. • Data must be free of viruses/malware. Any entry with contaminated data will not be

judged. • Must be graphical in nature, not text based. • All data and programs should be contained in a master folder named STATE_ SCHOOL

where your state and school are listed in that folder name format. Outside of the master folder, create a shortcut to the executable file. If the program requires a runtime player, create a shortcut outside the master folder to launch the runtime player installer.

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Computer Game & Simulation Programming (cont’d) • An initial title page with the game title, user interface control instructions, and active

buttons for Play and Quit • A quit command programmed to the escape key • Competitors must show the judges any of the following that are applicable: read me file,

source code, documentation of templates/libraries used, documentation of copyrighted material used.


Guide for copyright guidelines. • Project content is prejudged before the RLC/SLC. • The presentation of a project is judged at the SLC. • Competitors are responsible for ensuring the usability and functionality of their project

when demonstrating it to the judges. • Any photographs, texts, trademarks, or names used must be supported by proper


Demonstration Guidelines • Eight (8) finalists determined from the prejudged scores will advance to the final round. • Demonstration of the entry must be conducted by competitors who authored the event. • Visual aids related to the project may be used; however, no items may be left with the

judges.

Technology Guidelines • Five (5) minutes will be allowed to set up and remove equipment or presentation items. • The following will be provided for the final round of technology presentation events:


• See the Technology Guidelines under General Performance Event Guidelines for additional guidelines.

Penalty Points Deducted by Judges • Five (5) points are deducted if competitors do not follow the dress code. • Five (5) points may be deducted for presentations over the

allotted time. • Five (5) points may be deducted for not following guidelines.



Career Clusters • Arts, A/V Technology, & Communication • Business Management & Administration • Information Technology • S.T.E.M.

• Management


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Computer Problem Solving Category: Objective Test Type: Individual


Objective Test Competencies: Operating Systems; Networks; Personal Computer Components; Security; Safety and Environmental Issues; Laptop and Portable Devices; Printers and Scanners

Skills: This event provides recognition for FBLA members who have a broad base of knowledge and competency in core hardware and operating system technologies including installation, configuration, diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and basic networking.

Eligibility

• Local chapters may submit one (1) entry. Regions may submit up to three (3) entries. • Competitors must be registered for RLC/SLC and pay registration fee. • Competitors must show as paid members on the national FBLA site by 5:59 EST on

February 1.



• Information Technology Career Clusters

• Information Technology • S.T.E.M.


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Cyber Security Category: Objective Test Type: Individual


Objective Test Competencies: Defend and Attack (virus, spam, spyware); Network Security; Disaster Recovery; Email Security; Intrusion Detection; Authentication; Public Key; Physical Security; Cryptography; Forensics Security; Cyber Security Policy

Skills: This event provides recognition for FBLA members who understand security needs for technology.

Eligibility


February 1.


Objective Test Guidelines

• No materials may be brought to the testing site. • Electronic devices must be turned off and out of sight. • No calculators may be brought into the testing site; calculators may be provided. • Bring a writing instrument.


• Information Technology • S.T.E.M.

Career Clusters Timeline Test: 1 hour


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Database Design & Application Category: Production & Objective Test Type: Individual


Production Test Competencies: Multiple Table Database Design; Table Creation, Inserting Data into Tables; Table SQL Statements; Creation of Forms/Reports

Objective Test Competencies: Data Definitions/Terminologies; Query Development; Table Relationships; Form Development; Reports and Forms

Skills: This event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate that they have acquired entry level skills for understanding database usage and development in business.


February 1.






• Computation • Information Technology


Timeline Test: 1 hour Home-site Production Test: 1 hour

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Digital Video Production Category: Prejudged Projects & Presentation Type: Individual or Team

Overview This event is prejudged only at the RLC. The SLC will consist of two (2) parts: a prejudged project and a presentation of the top eight (8) from the prejudged scores. Competitors must complete both parts at the SLC for award eligibility.

Topic: Create a video promoting a new discount airline. The airline serves the states surrounding the one in which you live. The video should promote the new airline, include a theme/slogan, share information about flight schedules, and describe the frequent flyer program.

Skills: This event provides recognition to FBLA members who demonstrate the ability to create an effective video to present an idea to a specific audience.

Eligibility


February 1.

Finals Eight (8) finalists with the highest prejudged scores will advance to the final round.


• The production may use any method to capture or create moving images. • The presentation should include sources used to research the topic; development and

design process; use of different video techniques; a list of equipment and software used; and copyright information for pictures, music, or other items.

• Video may be no longer than two (2) minutes. • The video should be shown to the judges.

Project Guidelines


Guide for copyright guidelines. • Project content is prejudged before the RLC/SLC. • The presentation of a project of the top eight (8) finalists is judged at the SLC. • Competitors are responsible for ensuring their project can be shown to judges. • Any photographs, texts, trademarks, or names used must be supported by proper


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Digital Video Production (cont’d) Performance Guidelines

• Presentation of the entry must be conducted by competitors who authored the event. • Visual aids related to the project may be used; however, no items may be left with the

judges.









• Marketing, Sales, & Service

Career Clusters


• S.T.E.M.

• Communication Timeline Equipment Setup: 5 min Performance: 7 min Warning: 6 min Time Up: 7 min Penalty Over Time: 5 pts Q & A: 3 min

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E-Business Category: Prejudged Projects & Demonstration Type: Individual or Team

Overview This event is prejudged only at the RLC. The SLC will consist of two (2) parts: a prejudged project and a demonstration of the top eight (8) from the prejudged scores. Competitors must complete both parts at the SLC for award eligibility.

Topic: Create an E-business website for a local rental business that will also do business online. The business should be specifically targeted for your community. The E-business site should include a name for the business and what items you will be renting. Include pictures and descriptions of items for rent. The site needs to include purchase and shipping information, a shopping cart, and social media links. (NOTE: No actual social media accounts should be created for this event.)

Skills: This event recognizes FBLA members who have developed proficiency in the creation and design of web commerce sites.

Eligibility


February 1.

Finals Eight (8) finalists with the top prejudged scores will advance to the final round.


• Websites must be available for viewing on the Internet at the time of judging. • No changes may be made to the website after the official entry date. • Sites should be designed to allow for viewing on as many different platforms as possible. • If using a shopping cart, it does not need to be activated. • Competitors are responsible for ensuring the usability and functionality of the E-business

website when demonstrating it to the judges. • Competitors must show the judges any of the following that are applicable: read me file,


Project Guidelines


Guide for copyright guidelines. • Project content is prejudged before the RLC/SLC.

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E-Business (cont’d) • The presentation of a project of the top eight (8) is judged at the SLC. • Competitors are responsible for ensuring the usability and functionality of their project


documentation and approvals indicated on the site or project. • When applicable, the use of templates/libraries must be identified.

Demonstration Guidelines

• Demonstration of the entry must be conducted by competitors who created/authored the event.

• Visual aids related to the project may be used; however, no items may be left with the judges.

Technology Guidelines

• Five (5) minutes will be allowed to set up and remove equipment or presentation items. • The following may be provided for the final round of technology presentation events:






• Communication • Economics & Personal Finance • Entrepreneurship • Information Technology • Marketing

Career Clusters • Business Management & Administration • Finance • Information Technology • Marketing, Sales, & Service


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Economics Category: Objective Test Type: Individual


Objective Test Competencies: Basic Economic Concepts and Principles; Monetary and Fiscal Policy; Productivity; Macroeconomics; Market Structures; Investments and Interest Rates; Government Role; Types of Businesses/Economic Institutions; Business Cycles/Circular Flow; Supply & Demand; International Trade/Global Economics

Skills: This event provides recognition for FBLA members who can identify, understand, and apply economic principles to contemporary social, political, and ecological problems.

Eligibility


February 1.



• Economics & Personal Finance • Entrepreneurship • International Business • Management

Career Clusters • Business Management & Administration • Finance • Marketing, Sales, & Service


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Electronic Career Portfolio Category: Presentation with Equipment Type: Individual

Overview Includes a presentation. Review specific guidelines for each event as guidelines vary.

Skills: An electronic career portfolio is a purposeful collection of work that tells the story of an applicant including achievements, growth, vision, reflection, skills, experience, education, training, and career goals. It is a tool that gives employers a complete picture of who you are— your experience, your education, your accomplishments—and what you have the potential to become; it is much more than what a mere letter of application and résumé can provide.

Eligibility


February 1.



• The event is to be specific to the career goals and professional experiences that the student has completed; it is not a showcase of FBLA experiences.

• All information should reflect the student’s accomplishments and experiences that have actually occurred.

• The portfolio must include: a résumé and a career summary. The career summary should include career choice, description of career, skills and education required, and future job outlook (e.g., monetary, advancement).

Sample materials also must be included in the portfolio. These samples must include, but are not limited to, the following three (3) items: • Career-Related Education: Describe career-related education that enhances

employability. Include a summary of school activities, career research projects, application of business education, and/or related occupational skills and their relationship to job.

• Educational Enhancement: Describe educational opportunities that enhance employability. Include career opportunities development planning, summaries of job shadowing, internships, apprenticeships, informational interviews, community service projects, and products developed during these experiences.

• Examples of Special Skills: Includes up to five (5) examples of special skills, talents, and/or abilities related to job and career goals. These may be in any format but must fit within the dimensions of the portfolio. Audio and/or video recordings may be included in the portfolio.

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Electronic Career Portfolio (cont’d) Project Guidelines


Guide for copyright guidelines. • Competitors are responsible for bringing a copy of their project to show to the judges.


• Presentation of the entry must be conducted by competitor who authored the event. • Visual aids related to the project may be used during the presentation; however, no items

may be left with the judges. • The individual must perform all aspects of the presentation. Other chapter


Technology Guidelines • Competitors present directly from their laptops/devices in the preliminary

round. Projectors will not be provided. • See General Performance Guidelines for additional Technology Guidelines.




• Career Development • Communication • Information Technology



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Emerging Business Issues Category: Presentation without Equipment Type: Individual or Team

Overview Includes a presentation or role play. Review specific guidelines for each event as guidelines vary.

Topic: The traditional work environment is changing as technology provides employees the ability to work from anywhere. How is this trend positively and negatively, affecting the modern business environment and employee collaboration?

Skills: This event provides FBLA members with an opportunity to develop and demonstrate skills in researching and presenting an emerging business issue.


February 1.


Event Specific Guidelines • Competitors are expected to research the topic prior to the conference and be prepared

to present both the affirmative and negative arguments. • Competitors are permitted to bring prepared notes of any type for the presentation. • Competitors have seven (7) minutes to present both sides. • No books, other bound materials, reference materials, visual aids, or electronic devices

may be brought to or used during the performance. • Competitors should introduce themselves, describe the situation, present both affirmative

and negative and make their recommendations, and summarize their case.

Performance Guidelines • Presentation of the entry must be conducted by competitors

who authored the event.

Penalty Points Deducted by Judges • Five (5) points are deducted if competitors do not follow the

dress code. • Five (5) points will be deducted for presentations over the

allotted time. • Five (5) points may be deducted for not following guidelines.


• Communication • Economics & Personal Finance • International Business • Management

Career Clusters • Business Management & Administration • Information Technology

Timeline Equipment Setup: N/A Performance: 7 min Warning: 6 min Time Up: 7 min Penalty Over Time: 5 pts Q & A: 3 min

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Entrepreneurship Category: Collaborative Objective Test & Team Performance (Role Play) Type: Individual or Team


Objective Test Competencies: Business Plan; Community/Business Relations; Legal Issues; Initial Capital and Credit; Personnel Management; Financial Management; Marketing Management; Taxes; Government Regulations

Case: A decision-making problem encountered by entrepreneurs in one (1) or more of the following areas: business planning, human relations, financial management, or marketing.

Skills: Owning and managing a business is the goal of many Americans. This event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to establish and manage a business.

Eligibility


February 1. • 1st -4th Place at the SLC will advance to the NLC.

Guidelines Collaborative Objective Test & Team Performance (Role Play)

Performance Guidelines—Final Round • Two (2) note cards will be provided to each competitor and may be used during event

preparation and performance. Information may be written on both sides of the note cards. Note cards will be collected following the presentation.




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Entrepreneurship (cont’d) Penalty Points Deducted by Judges

• Five (5) points are deducted if competitors do not follow the dress code. • Five (5) points may be deducted for not following guidelines.


• Accounting • Communication • Entrepreneurship • Management • Marketing

Career Clusters • Business Management & Administration • Finance • Human Services • Marketing, Sales, & Service


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EUGENE H. SMITH SCHOLARSHIP ETHEL M. PLOCK SCHOLARSHIP (REGIONAL & STATE ONLY)

The Eugene H. Smith Scholarship was established to assist students who intend to pursue a four-year college program in the business field.

The Ethel M. Plock Scholarship was established to assist students who do not intend to pursue a four-year business degree but do plan further business training beyond high school. This training may include any type of post- secondary training/education.

Scholarships will be awarded to the regional and state winners; amounts for each scholarship will be determined by the State Executive Council and will be based on the amount of money in the Scholarship Fund. Scholarship stipends are paid one time and are non-renewable. The scholarship must be used during the year for which it was presented, or it will be awarded to the alternate winner.

Since these events are regional and state only, the participants do not advance to the National Leadership Conference.

ELIGIBILITY

Regional Conference Eligibility: One member from a local chapter may apply for the Eugene H. Smith and one member may apply for the Ethel M. Plock Scholarship if the following requirements are met:

1. The member must be a senior. 2. The same member may not apply for both scholarships. The Individual may compete in

one other Individual or Team competitive event. 3. The member must be posted as having paid local, state, and national dues by the

membership deadline of February 1. 4. The member's chapter must have contributed a minimum of $50 to the FBLA State

Scholarship fund during the current year by the deadline date.

State Conference Eligibility: Based on competitive event results, the regional winner and alternate in each region are eligible to compete for each scholarship at the State Leadership Conference.

REGULATIONS

1. The participant must be listed on the Event Participation Summary Form which must be submitted by the designated date.

2. At the registration desk on the day of the Regional Leadership Conference, each scholarship applicant must submit three (3) manila folders, each containing a single copy of the following items (may be unattached, paper clipped, or stapled):

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EUGENE H. SMITH SCHOLARSHIP ETHEL M. PLOCK SCHOLARSHIP (cont’d)

a. A Smith/Plock Scholarship Application b. A high school transcript c. A résumé (not to exceed two pages) including the following items:

1) Business Career Objective 2) Personal Data 3) Work Experience 4) Involvement in FBLA 5) Other School and Community Activities

3. The folders must be labeled with the participant's name, school, and event. 4. Participants failing to report on time for the event may be disqualified. 5. Participants failing to submit the required materials by the designated

time will be disqualified. 6. All credentials will be judged as submitted. 7. Participants must adhere to the dress code established by the State

Executive Council.

PROCEDURE

Each applicant will be interviewed for ten (10) minutes by a panel of judges. The judges will select the scholarship recipients on the basis of the interview, the information on the application form and résumé, and the scholastic record. (See Rating Sheet) A winner and an alternate will be selected.

If a preliminary round is held, the candidates must be divided into three (3) random groups. The preliminary interview is to be conducted for a total of ten (10) minutes with a five (5) minute interval between candidates. A maximum of six (6) candidates, two (2) from each preliminary group, will advance to the final interview segment.

Finalists will be assigned times at random for their ten 10-minute interview. All other procedures as outlined for the preliminary interviews will be followed for the final interview.

The scholarship application, transcript, and résumé will be transferred from the region for use in judging at the state conference. Regional winners may contact the state adviser to update their materials after the Regional Leadership Conference. Both the regional winner and the alternate will be interviewed for the state scholarships at the State Leadership Conference.

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Future Business Leader Category: Interview Type: Individual

Overview Multiple components: material submission prior to the conference, a preliminary interview, and a final interview. The Future Business Leader event also includes an objective test.

Objective Test Competencies: FBLA Organization, Bylaws, and Handbook; National Competitive Event Guidelines; National Publications; Creed and National Goals; Business Knowledge, i.e., Accounting, Banking, Law, etc

Skills: This event honors outstanding FBLA members who have demonstrated leadership qualities, participation in FBLA, and evidence of knowledge and skills essential for successful careers in business.

Eligibility • Only Seniors are eligible to compete in this event. • Competitors are eligible to participate in another event. • Local chapters may submit one (1) entry. Regions may submit up to three (3) entries. • Submission by the conference deadline (prejudged). See Conference Memo. • Submission type: PDF • Competitors must be registered for RLC/SLC and pay registration fee. • Competitors must show as paid members on the national FBLA site by 5:59 EST on

February 1.


Event Specific Guidelines • Objective Test: 60 minutes. Must take on first day of RLC/SLC. Test score is added into

the preliminary interview rating sheet. • Cover Letter: The one-page cover letter should state reasons for deserving the honor of

this award. Address to: Ms. Jean Buckley, President and CEO, FBLA-PBL, 1912 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191

• Résumé: Not to exceed two pages, should list your FBLA activities and involvement. • Interview

Interview Guidelines • Competitors must bring one (1) hard copy of résumé and cover letter, to be left with the

judges, in a folder to each round of interviews onsite. • Label folders with the event title, competitor's name, state, and school. Include the

competitor’s name on all pages submitted. • Résumés should be brief, not exceeding two (2) pages. Photographs are not allowed. • Competitors will be scheduled for a ten (10) minute preliminary interview. • Finalists will be scheduled for an fifteen (15) minute interview. • Preliminary and final interviews are not open to conference attendees. • Objective test scores will be used to break a tie in the final round.

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Future Business Leader (cont’d) Prejudged Materials

• Cover letters and résumés will be prejudged for maximum of 50 points to be added to the preliminary interview score.


• Five (5) points will be deducted from the score if competitors do not submit materials by the deadline.



• Accounting • Business Law • Career Development • Communication • Computation • Entrepreneurship • International Business • Management • Marketing

Career Clusters • Business Management & Administration • Finance • Human Services • Information Technology • Marketing, Sales, & Service

Timeline Test: 1 hour Interview (Prelim): 10 min Interview (Final): 15 min

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Global Business Category: Collaborative Objective Test & Team Performance (Role Play) Type: Individual or Team


Objective Test Competencies: Basic International Concepts; Ownership and Management; Marketing; Finance; Communication (including culture and language); Treaties and Trade Agreements; Legal Issues; Human Resource Management; Ethics; Taxes and Government Regulations; Currency Exchange; International Travel; Career Development

Case: A problem encountered in the international/global arena.

Skills: The global economy is a complex, continually flowing, and constantly changing network of information, goods, services, and cultures. Most nations rely on other nations for natural resources to supply their needs and wants. Global business also provides new markets and investment opportunities as well as promotion of better relationships.








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Global Business (cont’d) Penalty Points Deducted by Judges



• Accounting • Economics & Personal Finance • Entrepreneurship • International Business • Management • Marketing

Career Clusters • Business Management & Administration • Finance • Government & Public Administration • Human Services • Marketing, Sales, & Service

Timeline Test: 1 hour Prep: 20 min Equipment Setup: N/A Performance: 7 min Warning: 6 min Time Up: 7 min Penalty Over Time: N/A

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Graphic Design Category: Presentation with Equipment Type: Individual or Team


Topic: Your company has been hired to create the name for a new and upcoming music artist/band. You and/or your team will develop the promotional/branding graphics for the new artist/band. The artist/band will need an identity with a name, logo, and webpage banner. The package should also include graphics for a t-shirt, the cargo vehicle graphics (vehicle to move equipment from one performance to another), and the stage design.

Skills: An essential part of today’s business world is commercial design and promotion; therefore, the preparation of computer-based digital art is paramount to the production of quality copy used for promotional purposes.

Eligibility


February 1.



• Emphasize graphic interpretation of the topic and design. • Do not use any words, diagrams, clip art, and/or artwork that are not public domain. • The logo must be saved in JPEG, GIF, or EPS format. Graphics should be computer

generated.




• Presentation of the entry must be conducted by competitors who authored the event. • Visual aids related to the project may be used during the presentation; however, no items



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Graphic Design (cont’d) Technology Guidelines

• Competitors present directly from their laptops/devices in the preliminary round. • See General Performance Guidelines for additional Technology Guidelines.





• Arts, A/V Technology, & Communication • Business Management & Administration • Information Technology • Marketing, Sales, & Service • S.T.E.M.

Career Clusters


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Health Care Administration Category: Objective Test Type: Individual


Objective Test Competencies: Managing Office Procedures; Medical Terminology; Legal & Ethical Issues; Communication Skills; Managing Financial Functions; Health Insurance; Records Management; Infection Control; Medical History; Technology

Skills: Health care administrators manage the business side of health services, ensuring effective use of resources to ensure the best medical care to the community. These skills include managing office activities, enhancing communication skills, identifying legal and ethical issues in healthcare practices, managing financial functions, and enhancing employability skills.

Eligibility


February 1.



• Business Management & Administration • Finance • Government & Public Administration • Human Services • Information Technology • Law & Public Safety

• Management Career Clusters


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Help Desk Category: Objective Test & Role Play Type: Individual

Overview The SLC will consist of two (2) parts: an objective test and interactive role play or presentation. 60-minute test administered during the Regional Leadership Conference and at the Home School of SLC qualifiers.

Objective Test Competencies: Help Desk Concepts; Help Desk Operations; People Component—Help Desk Process and Procedures; Information Component—Help Desk Performance Measure; Help Desk Setting; Customer Support as a Profession; Management Processes

Case: An interactive role-play scenario will be given based on customer service in the technical field.

Skills: This event provides recognition for FBLA members who demonstrate an understanding of and ability to provide technical assistance to end users. The ability to provide technical assistance to the users of computer hardware and software is essential to the success of any organization and its continued operation.


February 1.

Event Specific Guidelines Performance Guidelines—Final Round


• No additional reference materials allowed. • Individuals should introduce themselves, describe the situation, make their

recommendations, and summarize their cases. • All questions raised in the case must be addressed during the presentation. • Objective test scores will be used to break a tie. • Final performances are not open to conference attendees.


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Help Desk (cont’d) Alignment NBEA Standards


Career Clusters • Arts, A/V Technology, & Communication • Business Management & Administration • Human Services • Information Technology • S.T.E.M.


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Hospitality Management Category: Collaborative Objective Test & Team Performance (Role Play) Type: Individual or Team


Objective Test Competencies: Hospitality Marketing Concepts; Types of Hospitality Markets and Customers; Hospitality Operation and Management Functions; Customer Service in the Hospitality Industry; Human Resource Management in the Hospitality Industry; Legal Issues, Financial Management, and Budgeting for the Hospitality Industry; Current Hospitality Industry Trends; Environmental, Ethical, and Global Issues for the Hospitality Industry; Hotel Sales Process

Case: A scenario in the hospitality management industry.

Skills: Hospitality is an important aspect of business and society. This event provides recognition to FBLA members who have the ability to help other people enjoy both leisure and business-related events.

Eligibility



Performance Guidelines—Final Round





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Hospitality Management (cont’d) Penalty Points Deducted by Judges


Alignment

• Career Development


• Business Management & Administration

• Information Technology • Marketing, Sales, & Service

• Communication

Career Clusters

• Human Services

NBEA Standards Timeline Test: 1 hour Prep: 20 min Equipment Setup: N/A Performance: 7 min Warning: 6 min Time Up: 7 min Penalty Over Time: N/A Q & A: N/A

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Impromptu Speaking Category: Speech Type: Individual

Overview Business speech based on FBLA-PBL Goals.

Skills: The ability to express one’s thoughts without prior preparation is a valuable asset; as are poise, self-confidence, and organization of facts. This event recognizes FBLA members who develop qualities of business leadership by combining quick and clear thinking with conversational speaking.

Eligibility


February 1.



• Two (2) note cards will be provided to each competitor and may be used during event preparation and performance. Information may be written on both sides of the note cards.

• The cards will be collected following the presentation. • No other reference materials such as visual aids or electronic devices may be brought to

or used during the event preparation or presentation. • Topics may relate to one or more of the following: FBLA-PBL Goals, activities, national

programs; current events; and/or relevant business topics. • Turn off all electronic devices.

FBLA-PBL Goals

• Develop competent, aggressive business leadership. • Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work. • Create more interest in and understanding of the 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.


• Competitors must prepare speeches. Advisers and others are not permitted to help. • Handouts or other visual aids are not allowed.

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



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Impromptu Speaking (cont’d) Penalty Points Deducted by Judges

• Five (5) points are deducted if competitors do not follow the dress code. • Penalty points will be given if the speech is 30 seconds under or over the allocated time. • Five (5) points may be deducted for not following guidelines.




Timeline Prep: 10 min Equipment Setup: N/A Performance: 4 min Warning: 3 min Time Up: 4 min Penalty Under/Over Time: 5 pts Q & A: N/A

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Insurance & Risk Management Category: Objective Test Type: Individual

Overview 60- minute test administered during the Regional Leadership Conference and at the Home School of the SLC qualifiers.

Objective Test Competencies: Risk Management; Property and Liability Insurance; Health, Disability, and Life Insurance; Insurance Knowledge; Decision Making; Ethics; Careers

Skills: This event provides recognition for FBLA members who demonstrate an understanding of and skill in basic insurance and risk management principles and procedures.

Eligibility


February 1.



• Accounting

• Management


• Information Technology • Career Development Timeline

Test: 1 hour

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Introduction to Business Category: Objective Test Type: Individual


Objective Test Competencies: Consumerism; Characteristics and Organization of Business; Money Management, Banking, and Investments; Rights and Responsibilities of Employees, Managers, Owners, and Government; Career Awareness; Insurance; Economic Systems; Ethics; Global (International) Business

Skills: This event provides recognition for FBLA members who demonstrate an understanding of the American business enterprise system and its effect on consumers, employees, and entrepreneurs.

Eligibility


February 1.



• Career Development • Communication • Economics & Personal Finance • Entrepreneurship • Management • Marketing



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Introduction to Business Communication Category: Objective Test Type: Individual


Objective Test Competencies: Grammar; Punctuation and Capitalization; Spelling; Proofreading & Editing; Word Definition and Usage; Oral Communication Concepts; Reading Comprehension

Skills: Learning to communicate in a manner that is clearly understood by the receiver of the message is a major task of all businesspeople. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who demonstrate an understanding of basic communication skills and concepts.

Eligibility


February 1.






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Introduction to Business Presentation Category: Presentation with Equipment Type: Individual or Team


Topic: Prepare a presentation discussing how the news/media industry can recover from a tarnished image.

Skills: This event provides recognition for FBLA members who demonstrate the ability to deliver an effective business presentation while using multimedia presentation technology.

Eligibility


February 1.



• Use a presentation software program as an aid in delivering a business presentation. • Comply with state and federal copyright laws.

Project Guidelines







Technology Guidelines • Competitors present directly from their laptops/devices in the preliminary round. • See General Performance Guidelines for additional Technology Guidelines.

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Introduction to Business Presentation (cont’d) Penalty Points Deducted by Judges




Career Clusters • Business Management & Administration • Human Services • Information Technology


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Introduction to Business Procedures Category: Objective Test Type: Individual


Objective Test Competencies: Human Relations; Technology Concepts; Communication Skills; Decision Making/Management; Career Development; Business Operations; Database/Information Management; Ethics/Safety; Finance; Information Processing

Skills: This event provides recognition for FBLA members who possess knowledge of basic skills and procedures and the ability to make intelligent business decisions.

Eligibility


February 1.



• Career Development • Communication • Computation • Economics & Personal Finance • Information Technology

Career Clusters • Business Management & Administration • Finance • Human Services • Information Technology


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Introduction to FBLA Category: Objective Test Type: Individual


Objective Test Competencies: FBLA Organization; Bylaws and Chapter Management Handbook; National Competitive Event Guidelines; National Publications; Creed and National Goals

Skills: This event provides recognition for FBLA members who are interested in learning about the background of and current information of FBLA-PBL.

Eligibility


February 1.


Alignment Career Clusters

• Business Management & Administration Timeline Test: 1 hour

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Introduction to Financial Math Category: Objective Test Type: Individual


Objective Test Competencies: Basic Math Concepts; Consumer Credit; Data Analysis and Probability; Decimals; Discounts; Fractions; Percentages

Skills: The ability to solve common financial and business mathematical problems is a basic skill required by all prospective business employees. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who have an understanding of basic math functions needed in finance and business.

Eligibility


February 1.



•

• Business Management & Administration • Finance

Career Clusters Timeline Test: 1 hour Computation

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Introduction to Information Technology Category: Objective Test Type: Individual


Objective Test Competencies: Computer Hardware; Computer Software; Operating Systems; Common Program Functions; Word Processing; Spreadsheets; Presentation Software; Networking Concepts; Email and Electronic Communication; Internet Use

Skills: Successful business leaders must understand the impact of technology and understand how to effectively harness it to drive their business success. This event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate that they have acquired technology skills aligned with the Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3) objectives.

Eligibility


February 1.



• Information Technology Career Clusters


Timeline Test: 1 Hour

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Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure Category: Objective Test Type: Individual


Objective Test Competencies: Parliamentary Procedure Principles; FBLA Bylaws

Skills: This event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate knowledge of basic principles of parliamentary procedure along with an understanding of FBLA’s organization and procedures.

Eligibility


February 1.



• Business Management & Administration Timeline Test: 1 hour

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Introduction to Public Speaking Category: Speech Type: Individual


Skills: This event recognizes FBLA members who are beginning to develop qualities of business leadership by developing effective speaking skills.


February 1.


Event Specific Guidelines • The speech must be of a business nature and must be developed from one or more of

the FBLA-PBL Goals. • When delivering the speech, competitors may use notes prepared before the event. • No other reference materials such as visual aids or electronic devices may be brought to

or used during the event preparation or presentation.

FBLA-PBL Goals • Develop competent, aggressive business leadership. • Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work. • Create more interest in and understanding of the American business enterprise. • Encourage members in the development of individual projects that contribute to the


Performance Guidelines • Competitors must prepare speeches. Advisers and others are

not permitted to help. • Handouts or other visual aids are not allowed.


dress code. • Penalty points will be given if the speech is 30 seconds under

or over the allocated time. • Five (5) points may be deducted for not following guidelines.

Timeline Equipment Setup: N/A Performance: 4 min Warning: 3 min Time Up: 4 min Penalty Under/Over Time: 5 pts Q & A: N/A




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Introduction to Public Speaking (cont’d) Alignment NBEA Standards


• Business Management & Administration • Marketing, Sales, & Service

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Job Interview Category: Interview Type: Individual

Overview Multiple components: material submission prior to the conference, a preliminary interview, and a final interview.

Skills: This event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate proficiency in applying for employment in business.

Eligibility

• Local chapters may submit one (1) entry. Regions may submit up to three (3) entries. • Submission by the conference deadline (prejudged). See Conference Memo. • Submission type: PDF • Competitors must be registered for RLC/SLC and pay registration fee. • Competitors must show as paid members on the national FBLA site by 5:59 EST on

February 1.



• Cover Letter (one-page): Each competitor must apply for a business or business-related job at Merit Corporation (a fictitious company) in Washington, D.C. Company benefits include paid holidays and vacation, sick leave, a retirement plan, and health insurance. Salary will be commensurate with experience and education. Merit Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Address the one-page cover letter to: Dr. Terry E. Johnson, Director of Human Resources, Merit Corporation, 1640 Franklin Place, Washington, DC 20041.

• The job must be one for which the competitor is now qualified or he/she will be qualified for at the completion of the current school year. It may be a part-time, internship, or full- time job.

• Résumé (not to exceed two pages): Highlight your work/volunteer experience.

Interview Guidelines • Competitors must bring one (1) hard copy of résumé and cover letter, to be left with the

judges, in a folder to each round of interviews onsite. • Label folders with the event title, competitor's name, state, and school. Include the

competitor’s name on all pages submitted. • Résumés should be brief, not exceeding two (2) pages. Photographs are not allowed. • Competitors will be scheduled for a ten (10) minute preliminary interview. • Finalists will be scheduled for a fifteen (15) minute interview. • Preliminary and final interviews are not open to conference attendees. • Objective test scores will be used to break a tie in the final round.

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Job Interview (cont’d) Prejudged Materials

• Cover letters and résumés will be prejudged for maximum of 50 points to be added to the preliminary interview score.


• Five (5) points will be deducted from the score if competitors do not submit materials by the deadline.

• Five (5) points are deducted if competitors do not follow the dress code. • Five (5) points may be deducted for not following guidelines




Timeline Interview (Prelim): 10 min Interview (Final):15 min

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Journalism Category: Objective Test Type: Individual


Objective Test Competencies: Economics and Business of Journalism; Grammar and Format; Law and Ethics of Journalism; Basic Principles of Journalism; History of Journalism

Skills: This event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of journalism.

Eligibility


February 1.






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Local Chapter Annual Business Report Category: Prejudged Reports & Presentation

Type: Chapter Overview The SLC will consist of two (2) parts: a prejudged report and a presentation by the top eight (8) from the prejudged scores. Competitors must complete both parts for award eligibility.

Skills: The Hamden L. Forkner Award recognizes FBLA chapters that effectively summarize their year’s activities. The event provides participants with valuable experience in preparing annual business reports.

Eligibility


February 1.

Event Specific Guidelines • Report should include the chapter’s program of work • Report describes activities of the chapter that were conducted between the start of the

previous State Leadership Conference and the current State Leadership Conference.


Conference Memo for details. • Front cover is not counted against page limit. • Submission type: PDF

Submission # of pages: 15 • Divider pages and appendices are optional and must be included in the page count. • American Enterprise Project, Community Service, Local Chapter Annual Business


• Divider pages and appendices are optional and must be included in the page count. • Reports must include a table of contents and page numbers. • Pages must be numbered and formatted to fit on 8-½"x11" paper. • Follow the rating sheet sequence when writing the report. If information is not available

for the particular criterion, include a statement to that effect in your report. • Points will be deducted if the written project doesn't adhere to the guidelines. • Project content is prejudged before the RLC/SLC. • Reports must be original, current, and not submitted for a previous RLC/SLC. • Reports submitted for competition become the property of FBLA-PBL, Inc. These reports


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Local Chapter Annual Business Report (cont’d) Performance Guidelines

• Eight (8) finalists determined from the prejudged scores will advance to the final round. • Visual aids related to the project may be used; however, no items may be left with the

judges.








Career Clusters • Business Management & Administration • Finance


• Marketing



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LOCAL CHAPTER NAMETAG (REGIONAL/STATE ONLY)

This event is regional and state only. Participants do not advance to the National Leadership Conference. ELIGIBILITY

Regional Conference Eligibility: Each chapter may enter this event if the following requirements are met:

• The local chapter name tags must be the work of chapter members. • The member(s) working on the local chapter name tags must be

posted as having paid local, state, and national dues by the membership deadline of February 1.

State Conference Eligibility: Based on competitive event results, a maximum number of three (3) local chapter name tag entries per region is eligible for competition at the State Leadership Conference.

REGULATIONS

1. The local chapter name tag must be prepared by chapter members, not advisers. Local advisers should serve as consultants.

2. No more than five (5) students may be entered in this event. 3. Two nametags must be submitted ready-to-wear (in a nametag holder, attached to

a lanyard, etc. It must be able to be attached to clothing as submitted.) 4. The name tag must be no larger than 4”x 4”. 5. It must incorporate the current State theme:

A World of Opportunity A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY

6. Submitted name tag for judging must include:

A Member’s Name School The Current State Theme FBLA stated on Name Tag

7. Any name tag not adhering to these regulations may be disqualified.

**For Regional Conferences, please remember all members must wear a uniform name tag regardless of whether you enter this event.

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LOCAL CHAPTER NEWSLETTER (REGIONAL/STATE ONLY)

FBLA activities should emphasize the importance of basic communication skills and promotion of the organization.

Since this event is regional and state only, the participants do not advance to the National Leadership Conference. ELIGIBILITY Regional Conference Eligibility: Each chapter may enter this event if the following requirements are met:

• The local chapter newsletters must be the work of chapter members.

• The members working on the local chapter must be posted as having paid local, state, and national dues by the membership deadline of February 1.

State Conference Eligibility: Based on competitive event results, a maximum number of three (3) local chapter newsletter entries per region is eligible for competition at the State Leadership Conference.

REGULATIONS

1. The local chapter must submit the original of two different newsletters in one letter-size manila folder properly labeled with school name and event title. It must be received by the designated date.

2. The local chapter name and date must be included in the masthead. 3. The local chapter newsletters must be prepared by chapter members, not advisers.

Local advisers should serve as consultants to ensure that the newsletters are well organized, contain substantial statements, and are written in a business style.

4. No more than five (5) members may be entered in this event. 5. The newsletters must describe activities of the local chapter which were published

between the previous year's State Leadership Conference and the current year's Regional Leadership Conference.

6. No professional publishing company is to be used in the creation of the local newsletter. 7. Newsletters are not to exceed four printed pages. (Four one-sided or two front and back) 8. The original newsletters must be submitted for judging. 9. Copies of the original should be distributed to the members. 10. Newsletters not adhering to these regulations may be disqualified.

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LOCAL CHAPTER SCRAPBOOK (REGIONAL AND STATE EVENT ONLY)

FBLA activities should encourage creative thinking and challenge the ingenuity of its members. These FBLA activities should be recorded in a historical manner to be kept as a permanent record of the FBLA chapter.

Since this event is regional and state only, the participants do not advance to the National Leadership Conference.

ELIGIBILITY

Regional Conference Eligibility: Each chapter may enter one (1) participant at the Regional Leadership Conference if the following guidelines are met:

• The scrapbook must be the work of chapter members.

• The participant must be posted as having paid local, state, and

national dues by the membership deadline of February 1.

State Conference Eligibility: Based on competitive event results, a maximum number of three (3) scrapbooks per region are eligible to compete at the State Leadership Conference.

REGULATIONS

1. The scrapbook must be listed on the Event Participation Summary Form

which must be submitted by the designated date. 2. Failure to adhere to the following guidelines will result in disqualification of

the scrapbook:

a. Local chapter scrapbooks must be planned, constructed, and prepared by chapter members. Scrapbooks may not be prepared by advisers or persons outside the chapter.

The scrapbook must be contained in the 12” x 12” or 11.75” x 12” FBLA scrapbook cover obtained through the FBLA-PBL Marketplace.

Nothing may be written on or added to either side of the front or back covers of the 12” x 12” or 11.75” x 12” FBLA scrapbook.

b. Pages must not be pre-printed with words, figures, designs, etc. Everything must be affixed to a blank scrapbook page. No computer generated pages are allowed.

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LOCAL CHAPTER SCRAPBOOK (cont’d) c. The scrapbook must not exceed 100 pages, excluding cover. Each

side of the paper upon which information is given is counted as a page.

d. All pages must be numbered including title page, table of contents, and dividers.

e. The title page must be the first page and must contain the name of the local chapter. It may contain the names of the members who prepared the scrapbook and any other material.

f. Scrapbooks must have a table of contents.

3. Items included in the scrapbook should portray chapter activities from Regional Leadership Conference to Regional Leadership Conference. It may not be added to, changed, or brought up to date between the Regional and State Leadership Conferences.

4. Any quality and color paper may be used within the scrapbook. 5. A general theme may be used throughout the scrapbook. 6. Scrapbooks will not be available for viewing at the regional conference.

They will be available for viewing after judging at the state conference.

PROCEDURE Scrapbooks must be taken to the location specified at the Regional and State Leadership Conferences. They must be left at the time indicated in the program. Only one person should check in with the event coordinator to place the scrapbook for judging. No one from local chapters will be permitted to be present before or during judging.

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Management Decision Making Category: Collaborative Objective Test & Team Performance (Role Play) Type: Individual or Team


Objective Test Competencies: Management Functions and Environment; Business Ownership and Law; Information and Communication Systems; Strategic Management; Human Resource Management; Ethics and Social Responsibility; Financial Management; Careers; Marketing; Economic Concepts; Business Operations

Case: A problem encountered by managers in the following areas: human resource management, financial management, marketing management or information systems management. Competitors will assume the role of management and present a solution to the case study.

Skills: Making critical decisions that provide the right direction and a winning position in today’s business world is essential to good management. Business executives must make high-quality, nearly instantaneous decisions all the time. The ability to make the right decisions concerning vision, growth, resources, strengths, and weaknesses leads to a successful business. It is management’s responsibility to manage for today and tomorrow, to manage for optimum efficiency, and to manage to compete in the marketplace.

Eligibility



Performance Guidelines—Final Round




performance.

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Management Decision Making (cont’d) • All questions raised in the case must be addressed during the presentation. • Objective test scores will be used to break a tie. • Final performances are not open to conference attendees.




• Business Law

• Economics & Personal Finance


Career Clusters • Business Management & Administration • Finance • Human Services • Law & Public Safety • Marketing, Sales, & Service

• Communication

• Entrepreneurship

• Management

• Accounting Timeline Test: 1 hour Prep: 20 min Equipment Setup: N/A Performance: 7 min Warning: 6 min Time Up: 7 min Penalty Over Time: N/A Q & A: N/A

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Management Information Systems Category: Collaborative Objective Test & Team Performance (Role Play) Type: Individual or Team


Objective Test Competencies: Systems Analysis & Design (Systems Development Life Cycle); Database Management and Modeling Concepts; Object Oriented Analysis and Design; User Interfaces; System Controls; Defining System and Business Requirements

Case: A decision-making problem outlining a small business’ environment and needs. Competitors will analyze the situation and recommend an information system solution to address the issues raised.

Skills: The ability to design and implement an information system solution to effectively manage vast amounts of information is a valuable skill that leads to the success of many business entities today. The use of technology to develop these information systems plays a crucial role in a business’ ability to compete in today’s business environment. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who demonstrate an understanding of and ability to apply these skills.

Eligibility




• Flip charts provided.




recommendations, and summarize their cases.

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Management Information Systems (cont’d) • If participating as a team, all team members are expected to actively participate in the






Career Clusters • Business Management & Administration • Finance • Human Services • Information Technology • Law & Public Safety


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Marketing

Overview

Category: Collaborative Objective Test & Team Performance (Role Play) Type: Individual or Team

A 60-minute objective test will be administered onsite at the RLC. Team competitors will take one (1) objective test collaboratively. The SLC will consist of two (2) parts: an objective test and interactive role play or presentation for the top eight (8) individuals/teams. A 60-minute objective test will be administered at the competitor(s) home school. Teams will collaborate to test on one computer using only one team member’s log in information. Any teams testing separately may be disqualified.

Objective Test Competencies: Basic Marketing Functions; Channels of Distribution; Legal, Ethical, and Social Aspects of Marketing; Promotion and Advertising Media; Marketing Information, Research, and Planning; E-Commerce; Economics; Selling and Merchandising

Case: A marketing problem is proposed, and a solution is discussed.

Skills: This event provides recognition for FBLA members who possess knowledge of the basic principles of marketing.









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Marketing (cont’d) Alignment NBEA Standards

• Entrepreneurship • Marketing

Career Clusters • Business Management & Administration • Marketing, Sales, & Service

Timeline Test: 1 hour Prep: 20 min Equipment Setup: N/A Performance: 7 min Warning: 6 min Time Up: 7 min Penalty Over Time: N/A

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Mobile Application Development Category: Prejudged Projects & Demonstration Type: Individual or Team


Topic: Develop an app for local chapters to manage their chapters. • The app must include: App Name, About FBLA, Join FBLA (form), Calendar, links to

FBLA websites, Local Officer Team, links to Social Media, Competitive Events, Current Events, Sign-up for a current event (form for either competitive event, fundraiser, or community service), Q & A, and Contact Us.

• The app must include a way to track chapter meeting attendance. • The app must be designed for a phone/tablet. • The operating system must be mobile based such as Android or iO. • The app should state its licensing and terms of use.

Skills: Mobile Applications are necessary to provide users with the ability to be productive while away from their computers. This event recognizes FBLA members who show an understanding in developing mobile apps.


February 1.


Event Specific • The following platforms may be used to develop the project: Google’s Android, Apple

iOS, or Microsoft Windows Phone. • Project submissions must include the source code and screen shots of the GUI in PDF

format. • The solution must run standalone with no programming errors. • Applications may deploy from a smartphone, tablet, or both, but must be smartphone

deployable. • Applications do not need to be available for download from a digital-distribution

multimedia-content service. • The usability and functionality of the program must be demonstrated to the judges.

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Mobile Application Development (cont’d) • Competitors must show the judges any of the following that are applicable: read me file,

source code, screen shots of the GUI, documentation of templates/libraries used, documentation of copyrighted material used.


Guide for copyright guidelines. • Project content is prejudged before the RLC/SLC. • The presentation of a project of the top eight (8) finalists is judged at the SLC. • Competitors are responsible for ensuring the usability and functionality of their project


documentation and approvals indicated on the site or project. • When applicable, the use of templates must be identified. • Projects submitted for competition become the property of FBLA-PBL. These projects


Demonstration Guidelines • Demonstration of the entry must be conducted by competitors who created/authored the

event. • Visual aids related to the project may be used; however, no items may be left with the

judges.






• Communication • Information Technology • Marketing

Career Clusters • Arts, A/V Technology, & Communication • Information Technology


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Network Design Category: Collaborative Objective Test & Team Performance (Role Play) Type: Individual or Team


Objective Test Competencies: Network Installation—Planning and Configuration; Problem Solving/Troubleshooting; Network Administrator Functions; Configuration of Internet Resources—Web service, DMZ, FTP, etc.; Backup and Disaster Recovery; Configuration Network Resources & Services

Case: An analysis of a computing environment situation and recommendation for a network solution that addresses the issues provided.

Skills: The ability to evaluate the needs of an organization and then design and implement network solutions is a valuable skill in today’s connected workplace. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who demonstrate an understanding of and ability to apply these skills.



Event Specific • Flip charts provided.





performance. • All questions raised in the case must be addressed during the presentation. • Objective test scores will be used to break a tie.

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Network Design (cont’d) Penalty Points Deducted by Judges






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Networking Concepts Category: Objective Test Type: Individual


Objective Test Competencies: General Network Terminology and Concepts; Network Operating System Concepts; Network Security; Equipment for Network Access (Wi-Fi, wireless); OSI Model Functionality; Network Topologies & Connectivity

Skills: Acquiring a high level of familiarization and proficiency in working with networks is essential in today’s connected workplace. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who have an understanding of network technologies.

Eligibility


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• Information Technology • Management



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Organizational Leadership Category: Objective Test Type: Individual


Objective Test Competencies: Leadership Concepts; Leadership Managerial Roles; Behavior and Motivation; Networking; Communication Skills; Leader and Follower Relations; Team Leadership; Self-Managed Teams; Strategic Leadership for Managing Crises and Change; Levels of Leadership; Leadership Theory; Traits of Effective Leaders; Personality Profile of Effective Leaders; Leadership Attitudes; Ethical Leadership; Relationship Between Power, Politics, Networking, and Negotiation; Coaching; Managing Conflict; Team Decision Making; Organizational Politics; Team Skills; Charismatic and Transformational Leadership; Stewardship and Servant Leadership; Diverse Setting

Skills: A dual focused management approach that works towards what is best for individuals and what is best for a group as a whole is the focus of organizational leadership. It is also an attitude and a work ethic that empowers an individual in any role to lead from the top, middle, or bottom of an organization. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who have an understanding of leadership within business organizations.


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Parliamentary Procedure Category: Objective Test & Role Play Type: Team

Overview The SLC will consist of two (2) parts: an objective test and a meeting presentation. A 60- minute objective test will be administered onsite at the RLC and at the home school of SLC qualifiers. Team competitors will take individual tests and the individual scores will be averaged to determine the team score.

Objective Test Competencies: Parliamentary Procedure Principles (questions will be drawn from the National Association of Parliamentarian’s official test bank); FBLA Bylaws

Case: The role play scenario will be given to simulate a regular chapter meeting. The examination and performance criteria for this event will be based on Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 11th edition.

National Parliamentarian Candidate: The highest scoring underclassman on the parliamentary procedures exam who submits an officer application and meets all appropriate criteria becomes the new national parliamentarian.

Skills: The Dorothy L. Travis Award recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate knowledge of parliamentary procedure principles along with an understanding of FBLA’s organization and procedures. This event is based on team rather than individual competition. Team participants develop speaking ability and poise through competitive performance.


February 1. • Teams are composed of four (4) or five (5) persons (a president, vice president, secretary,

treasurer, and an additional member) from active local chapters. • No more than two (2) members may have participated at a prior RLC/SLC.

Finals Eight (8) finalists will advance to the performance component based on online objective averaged scores.

Performance Guidelines—Final Round • Parliamentary procedure reference materials may be used during the preparation period

but not during the performance itself. The following items may be taken into the prep and performance room: a copy of the problem for each team member, the treasurers’ report, and a copy of the minutes from a preceding meeting

• Performances must include presentation of procedures that are used in a complete regular meeting of the chapter from the time the meeting is called to order until it is adjourned. Items designated in the case must be included in the appropriate order of

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Parliamentary Procedure (cont’d) business, but other items also should be taken up during the meeting. The secretary will take notes during the performance, but notes will not be transcribed into minutes.

• The problem may or may not include class of motions, but all five (5) classes of motions—main, subsidiary, privileged, incidental, and motions that bring a question again before the assembly—must be demonstrated during the performance.

• No reference materials, visual aids, or electronic devices may be brought to or used during the performance.

• Final performances are not open to conference attendees.

Penalty Points Deducted by Judges • Five (5) points are deducted if competitors do not follow the dress code. • Deduction of one (1) point for each full thirty (30) seconds under nine (9) or over 11

minutes. • Five (5) points may be deducted for not following guidelines.


• Business Management & Administration Timeline Test: 1 hour Prep: 20 min Equipment Setup: N/A Performance: 9 min Warning: 8 min Time Up: 11 min Penalty Under/Over Time: 5 pts Q & A: N/A

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Partnership with Business Project (State & National Only) Category: Prejudged Reports & Presentation Type: Chapter

Overview The SLC will consist of two (2) parts: a prejudged report and a presentation of the top eight (8) from the prejudged scores. Competitors must complete both parts for award eligibility.

Skills: The purpose of this project is to learn about a business through communication and interaction with the business community.

Eligibility


February 1.

Event Specific Guidelines Demonstrate the development and implementation of an innovative, creative, and effective partnership plan. Include:

• description of the partnership goals and planning activities. • roles of business leaders and chapter members in developing and implementing the

partnership . • results, concepts learned, and impact of the project. • provide degree of involvement (hours spent, personal contact, executives and

department heads contacted). • examples of publicity and recognition received as a result of the partnership.

Report Guidelines

• Competitors must prepare reports. Advisers and others are not permitted to write reports. • The project must be uploaded by 5:59 p.m. of the conference deadline. Refer to the

Conference Memo for details. • Front cover is not counted against page limit. • Submission type: PDF

Submission # of pages: 15 American Enterprise Project, Community Service, Local Chapter Annual Business Report, and Partnership with Business Project should include the name of school, state, name of the event, and year (20XX–XX) on the cover. Business Financial Plan and Business Plan should also include the names of participants.


Conference.

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Partnership with Business Project (cont’d) • Follow the rating sheet sequence when writing the report. If information is not available

for the particular criterion, include a statement to that effect in your report. • Points will be deducted if the written project doesn't adhere to the guidelines. • Project content is prejudged before the RLC/SLC. • The presentation of the project is judged at the SLC of the top eight (8) finalists from the

prejudged scores. • The report scores will be used to break a tie. • Reports must be original, current, and not submitted for a previous RLC/SLC. • Reports submitted for competition become the property of FBLA-PBL, Inc. These reports


Performance Guidelines • Visual aids related to the project may be used; however, no items may be left with the

judges.

Technology Guidelines • Internet access will not be provided. • The following will be provided for the final round of technology presentation events:






• Career Development • Communication • Entrepreneurship • Information Technology • Management

Career Clusters • Business Management & Administration • Information Technology • Marketing, Sales, & Service


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Personal Finance Category: Objective Test Type: Individual


Objective Test Competencies: Financial Principles Related to Personal Decision Making; Managing Budgets and Finance (Planning and Money Management); Earning a Living (Income, Taxes); Buying Goods and Services; Saving and Investing; Banking and Insurance; Credit and Debt

Skills: This event recognizes students, who possess essential knowledge and skills related to financial issues, can analyze the rights and responsibilities of consumers, and apply knowledge to financial situations.

Eligibility


February 1.



• Business Management & Administration • Finance


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Political Science Category: Objective Test Type: Individual


Objective Test Competencies: Political Science Terms & Concepts; History & Role of Political Science; Civil Liberties & Civil Rights in Political Science; Forms of Government & Legislatures; Electoral Systems & Presidential Elections; The Powers & Elections of Congress; Federal Judicial System; Federal Bureaucracy; Mass Media & Politics; Public Opinion & Culture; Political Science Law; Public & Social Policy; Government Fiscal Policy; Government Foreign & Defense Policies; International Relations Concepts

Skills: This event provides recognition for FBLA members who show an understanding of the government’s role in society and the interaction between economic and political life.

Eligibility

• Competitors must be registered for RLC/SLC and pay registration fee. • Competitors must show as paid members on the national FBLA site by 5:59 EST on

February 1. • Local chapters may submit one (1) entry. Regions may submit up to three (3) entries.

Objective Test Guidelines

• No materials may be brought to the testing site. • Electronic devices must be turned off and out of sight. • No calculators may be brought into the testing site; calculators may be provided. • Bring a writing instrument.


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Public Service Announcement Category: Presentation with Equipment Type: Individual or Team


Topic: Create a Public Service Announcement about the importance of financial literacy for teens.

Skills: This recognizes FBLA members who can research a topic and create a 30-second PSA video.


February 1.


Event Specific Guidelines • Research and form an objective on the topic provided. • Create a 30-second video on the topic. • The video production may use any method to capture or create moving images. • The PSA video must be shown to the judges. • The presentation should include the team’s objective toward the topic; major findings

from the topic research; the script writing process; use of different video techniques; a list of equipment and software used; and copyright issues with pictures, music, or other items.

• Competitors must bring their own script copy if they want to refer to it during the presentation.






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Public Service Announcement (cont’d) Technology Guidelines

• Competitors present directly from their laptops/devices in the preliminary round. Projectors will not be provided.

• See General Performance Guidelines for additional Technology Guidelines.




Career Clusters • Arts, A/V Technology, & Communication


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Public Speaking Category: Speech Type: Individual


Skills: This event recognizes FBLA members who are developing qualities of business leadership by cultivating effective speaking skills.


February 1.


Event Specific Guidelines • The speech must be of a business nature and must be developed from one or more of

the FBLA-PBL Goals. • When delivering the speech, competitors may use notes prepared before the event. • No other reference materials such as visual aids or electronic devices may be brought to

or used during the event preparation or presentation.

FBLA-PBL Goals • Develop competent, aggressive business leadership. • Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work. • Create more interest in and understanding of the American business enterprise. • Encourage members in the development of individual projects that contribute to the


Performance Guidelines • Competitors must prepare speeches. Advisers and others are

not permitted to help. • Handouts or other visual aids are not allowed.


dress code. • Penalty points will be given if the speech is 30 seconds under

or over the allocated time. • Five (5) points may be deducted for not following guidelines.

Timeline Equipment Setup: N/A Performance: 5 min Warning: 4 min Time Up: 5 min Penalty Under/Over Time: 5 pts Q & A: N/A




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Public Speaking (cont’d) Alignment NBEA Standards


• Business Management & Administration • Marketing, Sales, & Service

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Publication Design Category: Presentation with Equipment Type: Individual or Team


Topic: Your company has been hired to create the name for a new and upcoming music artist/band. You and/or your team will develop publication items for the new artist/band. You and/or your team will create the name and logo of the artist/band. In addition, an event poster, an event banner, an event venue setup/layout, and a news release must be created.

Skills: This event provides recognition to FBLA members who can most effectively demonstrate skills in the area of print publication using creativity and decision-making skills.

Eligibility


February 1.



• The event is to highlight print publications. • Visual aids and samples specifically related to the project may be used in the

presentation; however, no items may be left with the judges. • Competitors may bring copies of printed materials designed for presentation. • Comply with state and federal copyright laws. • The presentation should include the team’s objective toward the topic; use of different

design techniques; a list of software used; and copyright issues with images or other items.

Project Guidelines






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Publication Design (cont’d) Technology Guidelines




Alignment

• Communication

Career Clusters • Arts, A/V Technology, & Communication • Business Management & Administration

• Marketing, Sales, & Service • S.T.E.M.



NBEA Standards Timeline Equipment Setup: 5 min Performance: 7 min Warning: 6 min Time Up: 7 min Penalty Over Time: 5 pts Q & A: 3 mins

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Sales Presentation Category: Presentation with Equipment Type: Individual


Skills: This event provides recognition to FBLA members who can effectively deliver a pitch that attempts to persuade someone with a planned sales presentation strategy of a product or service designed to initiate and close a sale.

Eligibility


February 1.



• The individual may sell whichever product or service they choose. • The individual shall provide the necessary materials and merchandise for the

demonstration along with the product. • Each participant’s demonstration must be the result of his/her own efforts. Facts and

working data may be secured from any source • Student members, not advisers, must prepare the demonstration. • Visual aids and samples related to the presentation may be used in the presentation;

however, no items may be left with the judges. • When delivering the demonstration, the participant may use notes, note cards, and props.

All materials must be removed at the end of the performance. • This is an interactive event and judges may ask questions throughout the presentation.

Project Guidelines







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Sales Presentation (cont’d) Technology Guidelines





• Marketing Career Clusters


Timeline Equipment Setup: 5 min Performance: 7 min Warning: 6 min Time Up: 7 min Penalty Over Time: N/A Q & A: N/A

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Securities & Investments Category: Objective Test Type: Individual


Objective Test Competencies: Investment Fundamentals; Investment Wrappers, Taxation, and Trusts; Investment Product & Funds; Stock Market; Stock versus Other Investments; Mutual Funds; Basics of Bonds; Derivatives; Financial Services Regulation

Skills: Acquiring a high level of familiarization and knowledge of securities and investing is valuable in planning for one’s future. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who have an understanding of securities and investments.

Eligibility


February 1.



• Accounting • Communication

Career Clusters • Finance


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Social Media Campaign Category: Presentation with Equipment Type: Individual or Team


Topic: Financial literacy is important for financial health in the future. Plan a social media campaign to increase an FBLA member's knowledge of finances and the impact of personal financial literacy training. (NOTE: No live social media accounts should be created for this event.)

Skills: Social media marketing is a form of Internet marketing that utilizes social networking websites as a marketing tool. The goal is to produce content that users will share with their social networks to help a company increase brand exposure and broaden customer reach. This event provides recognition to FBLA members who can most effectively demonstrate skill in the area of social media marketing.


February 1.


Event Specific Guidelines • Effectively address a recruitment opportunity and a strategic approach to target audience. • Topic is addressed effectively and is appropriate for the audience. • Campaign has high level of engagement and interactivity: Likes, shares, retweets,

RSVPs, etc. • Demonstrates knowledge of social media marketing beyond community management,

including but not limited to: developing unique content, effectively utilizing existing content, optimizing content for search, and distributing content across as many platforms as possible within a limited budget.

• Describe any applicable insight/research methodology as to why you have chosen specific platforms, messaging, content, engagement and outreach strategies.

• Overall campaign—images, videos, copywriting, graphic designs (if applicable)—is creative and appealing.

• Final product indicates a clear thought process, a well-formulated campaign, and execution of a firm idea.

• Effectively communicate required information and drive the campaign toward a clear call- to-action.

• Comply with state and federal copyright laws.

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Social Media Campaign (cont’d) Project Guidelines







Technology Guidelines • Competitors present directly from their laptops/devices in the preliminary

round. Projectors will not be provided. • See General Performance Guidelines for additional Technology Guidelines.




• Information Technology • Marketing

Career Clusters • Arts, A/V Technology, & Communication • Information Technology • Marketing, Sales, & Service • S.T.E.M.

Timeline Equipment Setup: 5 min Performance: 7 min Warning: 6 min Time Up: 7 min Penalty Over Time: 5 pts

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Sports & Entertainment Management Category: Collaborative Objective Test & Team Performance (Role Play) Type: Individual or Team


Objective Test Competencies: Sports and Entertainment Marketing/Strategic Marketing; Facility and Event Management; Human Resource Management (Labor Relations); Promotion, Advertising, and Sponsorship for Sports and Entertainment Industry; Financing and Economic Input; Planning, Distribution, Marketing, Pricing, and Selling Sports and Entertainment Events; Sports Law; Communication in Sports and Entertainment (Media); Ethics; Licensing; Sports Governance; Careers; Marketing/Management Information Technology and Research; Leadership and Managing Groups and Teams in the Sports and Entertainment Industry; Management Strategies and Strategic Planning Tools; Basic Functions of Management

Case: A problem outlining the understanding and awareness of sports and entertainment issues within today’s society.

Skills: This event provides recognition for FBLA members who possess skill in the basic principles of sports and entertainment management.

Eligibility








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Sports & Entertainment Management (cont’d) Penalty Points Deducted by Judges


Alignment

• Management

Career Clusters • Business Management & Administration

• Marketing

NBEA Standards Timeline Test: 1 hour Prep: 20 min Equipment Setup: N/A Performance: 7 min Warning: 6 min Time Up: 7 min Penalty Over Time: N/A Q & A: N/A

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Spreadsheet Applications Category: Production & Objective Test Type: Individual


Production Test Competencies: Basic Mathematical Concepts; Data Organization Concepts; Creating Formulas; Functions; Generate Graphs for Analysis Purposes; Pivot Tables; Create Macros; Filter and Extract Data

Objective Test Competencies: Formulas; Functions; Graphics, Charts, and Reports; Pivot Tables and Advanced Tools; Macros and Templates; Filters and Extraction of Data; Format and Print Options; Purpose for Spreadsheets

Skills: Spreadsheet skills are necessary to convert data to information in business. This event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate that they have acquired skills for spreadsheet development in business.


February 1.



the adviser or any other person. • Administration of the production test is determined by the State Adviser. • No calculators are allowed to be used on the production test. • The production score will constitute 85% of the final event score. • The production test score will be used to break a tie.

Objective Test Guidelines • No materials may be brought to the testing site. • No calculators may be brought into the testing site; calculators may be provided. • Electronic devices must be turned off and out of sight. • Bring a writing instrument


• Computation • Information Technology

Career Clusters Business Management & Administration


Timeline Test: 1 hour Home-site Production Test: 1 hour •

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TALENT SHOW (Regional & State Only)

This event is regional and state only. The participants do not advance to the National Leadership Conference.

ELIGIBILITY Regional Conference Eligibility: Each chapter may enter two (2) acts depending on the regional guidelines. There is no distinction between Most Talented and Most Entertaining. Each participant must meet the following eligibility requirement:

• Each participant must be posted as having paid local, state, and national dues by the membership deadline of February 1.

State Conference Eligibility: Based on competitive event results, the 1st and 2nd place regional winners are eligible to compete at the State Conference.

REGULATIONS 1. The participant(s) must be listed on the Event Participation Summary

Form which must be submitted by the designated date. 2. Failure to adhere to the following guidelines will result in the

disqualification of the act: a. The performance may be up to five (5) minutes in length. b. Talent show acts may consist of one (1) to five (5) Individuals. c. Chapter advisers must preview the act and costumes

prior to the conference to ensure their suitability. d. Participants failing to report on time for the event may be disqualified.

PROCEDURE

Participants will meet at a designated time to receive instructions pertaining to the Talent Show. Acts will be assigned performance times at random.

Equipment may or may not be available on-site. Refer to the regional/state mailing for specific information.

Performances are open to conference attendees, except performing participants of this event.

AWARDS

The number of awards presented at the Regional Conference is three (3) for the Talent Show. Only Regional 1st and 2nd place will advance to the State Leadership Conference.

The number of awards presented at the State Leadership Conference is two (2).

The Talent Show IS OPEN to conference attendees.

129

Website Design Category: Prejudged Projects & Demonstration Type: Individual or Team


Topic: Create a website for a new discount airline. This airline serves the states surrounding the one in which you live. The airline has hired you to create a website. The website must include:

• Airline name and theme/slogan • Introduction to the airline that includes animation • Flight schedules, with the ability to book flights • Information on the frequent flyer program • How to apply for a job with the airline • Social media links (NOTE: No live social media accounts should be created for this

event.)

Skills: The ability to communicate ideas and concepts and to deliver value to customers, using the Internet and related technologies is an important element in a business’ success. This event recognizes FBLA members who have developed proficiency in the creation and design of websites.


February 1.

Event Specific Guidelines • The website must be available for viewing on the Internet at the time of judging. No

changes can be made to the website after the official entry date. • Websites should be designed to allow for viewing on as many different platforms as

possible. • Competitors are responsible for ensuring the usability and functionality of the website

when demonstrating it to the judges. • Competitors must show the judges any of the following that are applicable: read me file,




130

Website Design (cont’d) • Project content is prejudged before the RLC/SLC. • The presentation of a project by the top eight (8) finalists is judged at the SLC. • Competitors are responsible for ensuring their project can be shown to judges. • Any photographs, texts, trademarks, or names used must be supported by proper


Demonstration Guidelines

• Demonstration of the entry must be conducted by competitors who created/authored the event.

• Visual aids related to the project may be used; however, no items may be left with the judges.

Technology Guidelines

• Five (5) minutes will be allowed to set up and remove equipment or presentation items. • The following may be provided for the final round of technology presentation events:






• Communication • Information Technology • Marketing

Career Clusters • Arts, A/V Technology, & Communication • Information Technology • Marketing, Sales, & Service • S.T.E.M.


Word Processing Category: Production & Objective Test Type: Individual


Production Test Competencies: Production of All Types of Business Forms; Letters and Mail Merge; Memos; Tables; Reports (including statistical); Materials from Rough Draft and Unarranged Copy; Email Messages

Objective Test Competencies: Basic Keyboarding Terminology and Concepts; Related Application Knowledge; Advanced Applications; Document Formatting Rules and Standards; Grammar, Punctuation, Spelling, and Proofreading; Printing

Skills: A high level of word processing skill is a necessity for employees in productive offices. This event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate that they have acquired word processing proficiency beyond the entry level.


February 1.







Career Clusters • Business Management & Administration • Information Technology • Marketing, Sales, & Service

131

Timeline Test: 1 hour Home-site Production Test: 1 hour

FBLA 3-D ANIMATION

Project Rating Sheet

(Mark one score per row AND write score in the Points Earned column. Use Tie Breaker column to add or subtract points to break ties.)

Project Usability Not

Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets

Expectations Exceeds

Expectations Points Earned

Tie Breaker

Video plays successfully Media not usable

Media usable but not submitted according to

event guidelines

Media usable but not click and play

Media usable on multiple players/browsers

0 7 14 20

Project Concept & Design Evaluation

Fully address the concept and/or topic

Concept and/or topic is not followed

Concept and/or topic not fully developed

Fully addresses the concept and/or topic

A user with no knowledge of the concept and/or

topic can identify based on video

0 7 14 20

Color, backgrounds, font, and sounds are appropriate for the concept/topic

No design principals applied

Contrast, font, sound or design choice is distracting

Contrast, font, sound, and design choice are

appropriate for the concept/topic

Contrast, font, sound, and design choice enhance the

experience for the user

0 7 14 20

Graphics appropriate for concept and/or topic and consistent throughout the video

No graphic design principals applied

Graphics are distracting Graphics are appropriate

for the concept/topic

Graphics enhance the experience for the user

and are consistent throughout the video

0 7 14 20

Information related to the topic is accurate

Animation video does not incorporate information

Animation video incorporates information

but there are no sources or evidence of validity


and backs it up with sources


in an entertaining way that is backed up with sources

0 7 14 20

Project Evaluation

Overall Quality of 3-D elements and animation

Video does not incorporate 3-D elements

Video incorporates basic 3-D elements

Video incorporates 3-D elements that are

functional

Video incorporates 3-D elements that clearly have been designed in multiple

ways

0 14 21 30

Quality of editing and transition

There are no transitions or evidence of video editing

incorporated

Transitions exist but are rough and do not flow

easily

Transitions flow seamlessly and serve as a logical component of the

video

Multiple types of transitions are used and all

flow seamlessly

0 14 21 30

Logical flow of thoughts

Flow of video does not seem logical

Flow does not connect each element of the video

Flow is logical and appears sequenced

Flow is logical including a clear beginning, middle,

and end

0 7 14 20

Video concludes with proper credits and

acknowledgement of copyright

Video does not include credits

Video includes credits but they are limited

Video includes credits that recognize the creator,

contributors, and acknowledgement of

materials used

Video includes credits that recognize the creator,

contributors, and includes written acknowledgement

of copyright

0 7 14 20

Penalty Points

Project Guidelines not followed -5 Total Penalty -

Grand Total (200 Max)

Name(s):

School: State:

Judge’s Signature: Date:

FBLA 3-D ANIMATION

Performance Rating Sheet Final Round


Expectation Item Not

Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Demonstrates understanding of the event topic

No understanding of event topic OR incorrect

topic used

Understanding of topic inconsistent from video to

performance

Demonstrates the topic through presentation and

animation

Demonstrates expertise of the topic through presentation and

animation

0 3 7 10

Describes the pre- production process

No explanation of the pre-production process

Explains the pre- production process but does not share tangible

planning documents

Explains the pre- production process and shares tangible planning

documents

Explains pre-production process using industry

terminology and displays tangible planning

documents

0 3 7 10

Describes the production process

No explanation of the production process

Explains the production process but does not share

tangible planning documents

Explains the production process and shares tangible planning

documents

Explains the production process using industry

terminology and displays tangible planning

documents

0 3 7 10

Describes the post- production process

No explanation of the post-production process

Explains the post- production process but does not share tangible

planning documents

Explains the post- production process and shares tangible planning

documents

Explains the post- production process using industry terminology and displays tangible planning

documents

0 3 7 10

Describes software and hardware used

No explanation of software and hardware

used

Explains software OR hardware used

Explains software AND hardware used

Explains software and hardware used as well as alternative options and

reasoning for final choice

0 7 14 20

Describes animation techniques used

No explanation of animation techniques used

Identifies animation techniques used

Identifies animation techniques used with industry terminology

Identifies and explains animation techniques used with industry terminology

0 3 7 10

Provides proper documentation of pictures, audio, etc.

No documentation provided Substantiates compliance to copyright regulations using

visual representation

0 10

FBLA 3-D ANIMATION

Performance Rating Sheet (continued)

Delivery Skills

Statements are well- organized and clearly stated

Presenter(s) did not appear prepared

Presenter(s) were prepared, but flow was

not logical

Presentation flowed in logical sequence

Presentation flowed in a logical sequence,

statements were well organized

0 1 3 5

Demonstrates self- confidence, poise, assertiveness, and good voice projection

Presenter(s) did not demonstrate self-

confidence

Presenter(s) demonstrated self-confidence and poise

Presenter(s) demonstrated self-confidence, poise, and

good voice projection

Presenter(s) demonstrated self-confidence, poise, good voice projection,

and assertiveness

0 1 3 5

Demonstrates the ability to effectively answer questions

Unable to answer questions

Does not completely answer questions

Completely answers questions

Interacted with the judges in the process of

completely answering questions

0 3 7 10

Performance Subtotal (100 max)

Penalty Points (Mark all that apply) Time over 7 minutes

-5 Dress Code not followed

-5 Event Guidelines

not followed -5 Total Penalty -

Performance Total

Project Total (200 max)

Grand Total

Name(s):

School: State:


AMERICAN ENTERPRISE PROJECT

PRELIMINARY CHECKSHEET

Judges: Before evaluating the contents of the report, please check to see the regulations listed below were followed. Place a checkmark by any item(s) that is not in compliance, then judge the report.

Deduct five (5) points each for not adhering to Report Guidelines (maximum of twenty [20] points):

Front Cover Front cover is not counted against the page limit and must contain the following information: name of the school, state, name of the event, name(s) of the student(s), and year (201x-1x)

Missing table of contents & page numbers

Over fifteen (15) pages Reports must not exceed 15 pages (a title page, divider pages, and appendices are optional and must be included in the page count).

No page numbers in report.

Report format does not follow rating sheet Follow the RATING SHEET sequence in writing the report. If information is not available for a particular criterion, include a statement to that effect in the report.

Pages are numbered and must be sized for 8 ½” x 11” paper.

School

Judge's Signature:

FBLA AMERICAN ENTERPRISE PROJECT




Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Describes project development and strategies used to implement project

No evidence of project development or strategies

presented

Project development is explained briefly; very limited strategies are

utilized

Project development is clearly outlined. More than one strategy is

outlined

Project development is clearly outlined. Strategies

are chronological and clearly explained

0 7 14 20

Describes research into school or community needs

No evidence of school and/or community

research

Research was completed but not clearly outlined

Research clearly completed and clearly

outlined

Research was planned, executed, and evaluated

0 5 10 15

Appropriate level of chapter member involvement in project

Chapter involvement is not explained

Participation was limited to a small number of

members

The project was clearly a chapter project and

participated in by multiple members

Entire chapter participated in the event

and clear evidence is provided of the impact

0 3 7 10

Degree of impact on the community and its citizens

School and/or community impact is not addressed

Project was completed and served a purpose

Project created tangible results that benefitted the school and/or community

Project impacted the school and/or community to a level that something has dynamically changed and the project should

continue

0 7 14 20

Evidence of publicity received

No evidence of publicity received

Information was shared with the media but no evidence of publicity is

shared

Project was recognized within the school. and/or

community

Project was recognized in more than one way by the school and/or community

0 1 3 5

Student evaluation of project effectiveness

No evidence of project evaluation is provided

Project was evaluated Project was evaluated and

the evaluation was assessed

Project was evaluated and the team has created recommendations for

change should the project be repeated

0 1 3 5

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 3 7 10



confidence





and assertiveness

0 1 3 5







0 3 7 10




-5 Event Guidelines


Performance Total

Report Total (100 max)

Grand Total

School: State:


FBLA AMERICAN ENTERPRISE PROJECT

Report Rating Sheet



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Project specifically promotes local understanding of and support for the American Enterprise system

Project is not an American Enterprise Project

Project promotes local understanding of OR

shows how to support the American Enterprise system but not both

Project promotes local understanding of and support for the American Enterprise

system

Project indicates future activities or steps that could be

taken to further the work started

0 3 7 10

Describe research into school and/or community needs

No evidence of school and/or community

research



outlined


0 5 10 15

Describe planning, development, and implementation of project

No evidence of planning, development, or

implementation of project

Planning, development, OR implementation

explanation is missing

Planning, development, and implementation

activities/steps are clearly described

Planning, development and implementation

activities/steps are described and rationale for types of

activities is given

0 7 14 20

Show evidence of publicity received


Information about publicity was written in

the report but no evidence of publicity is available

Project was recognized within the

school and/or community

Project was recognized in more than one way by the school and/or community

0 3 7 10

Report benefits to and degree of impact on the school and/or community

School and/or community impact is not addressed


Project created tangible results that

benefitted the school and/or community

Project impacted the school and/or community to a level

that something has dynamically changed and the

project should continue

0 3 7 10

Evaluate the project


Project was evaluated Project was evaluated

and the evaluation was assessed

Project was evaluated and recommendations for change

were given

0 3 7 10

Report Format

Arrange information according to rating sheet

(See above Expectation Items)

Missing one or more sections and/or does not

follow rating sheet

All information presented, but order inconsistent

with rating sheet

Information arranged according to rating

sheet

Presented in the correct order and includes written

transitions between sections

0 3 7 10

Format and design a business report

Does not format document

Inconsistent formatting, excessive white space,

and/or unrelated graphics and/or photos

Consistent formatting throughout the report

Utilizes full bleed, effective use of space, related defined graphics, and consistent

formatting

0 3 7 10

Include correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling

More than 5 grammar, punctuation, or spelling

errors

3–4 grammar, punctuation, or spelling

errors

No spelling errors, and not more than 2

grammar or punctuation errors

No spelling errors, and not more than 1 grammar or

punctuation error

0 1 3 5

Report Subtotal (100 max)

Penalty Points

Report Guidelines not followed -5 Total Penalty -

Grand Total (100 max)

School: State:


FBLA BANKING AND FINANCIAL SYSTEMS

Performance Rating Sheet



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Demonstrates understanding of the case study and defines problem(s) to be solved

No description or case study synopsis provided;

no problems defined

Describes and provides case study synopsis OR defines the problem(s)

Describes and provides case study synopsis AND

defines the problem(s)

Demonstrates expertise of case study synopsis AND

definition of the problem(s)

0 5 10 15

Identifies alternatives and the pro(s) and con(s) of each

No alternatives identified Alternative(s) given but pro(s) and/or con(s) are

not analyzed

At least two alternatives given and pro(s) and con(s) are analyzed

Multiple alternatives given and multiple pros and cons analyzed for each

0 7 14 20

Identifies logical solution and aspects of implementation

No solution identified Solution provided, but

implementation plan not developed

Logical solution and implementation plan

provided and developed

Feasible solution and implementation plan

developed and necessary resources identified

0 7 14 20

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the event competencies:

Concepts and practices/ basic terminology/ government regulations/ financial services/ technology/types of institutions/ethics/ financial careers/taxation

No competencies demonstrated

One or two competencies are demonstrated

Three competencies are demonstrated

Four or more competencies are

demonstrated

0 7 14 20

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 3 7 10



confidence





and assertiveness

0 1 3 5







0 3 7 10


Penalty Points (Mark all that apply)

Dress Code not followed -5 Event Guidelines not followed -5 Total Penalty -

Grand Total

Objective Test Score (to be used in the event of a tie)

Name(s):

School: State:


FBLA BROADCAST JOURNALISM




Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker


No understanding of topic as it relates to the event

guidelines or wrong topic

Identifies event topic, but does not demonstrate

understanding

Identifies and demonstrates

understanding of event topic

Uses industry terminology to demonstrate the

understanding of the event topic

0 5 10 15

Researches quality and related information to the topic

No research done with 3 or more inaccurate

statements

Research is unrelated to the topic and 1-2

inaccurate statements All research is accurate

All research is accurate with supporting evidence

0 7 14 20

Quality writing related to the topic

Writing lacks a clear voice and original style. Lead is

neither original nor catchy, is overused or

boring.

Writing is rather bland; lacks a clear voice and/or sense of originality. Lead

is adequate but not extremely catchy or

original.

Writing is adequate but not extremely compelling,

is wordy or voice is unclear. Lead is

appropriate to story and fairly effective at

attention.

Writing is strong and effective with a clear voice and active verbs. Lead is original and catchy and invites readers to piece.

0 7 14 20

Quality of news broadcast

Broadcast was not complete. No graphics used, no creativity in production/product.

Does not fully resemble a news broadcast. Little to

no creativity in production/product. Limited graphics and

support.

Over half of the performance/product

resembles a news broadcast. Some creativity present.

Graphics present and effective.

Impressive overall broadcast. Clear balance

of creativity/realism. Production graphics well

done. Balanced team effort.

0 5 10 15

Delivery Skills

Statements are well- organized and clearly stated with use of industry language



not logical




0 3 7 10



confidence





and assertiveness

0 3 7 10







0 3 7 10




-5 Event Guidelines


Performance Grand Total

Name(s):

School: State:


1

BULLETIN BOARD(REGIONAL AND STATE EVENT ONLY)

DISQUALIFICATIONS. The following items will be verified before actual judging begins.If any of the items are checked, the Bulletin Board may be disqualified.

List Bulletin Board dimensions (including frame) below:

_____ x _____

____a. Bulletin Board does not meet size guidelines—exceeds 25 X 37.

____b. FBLA State theme is not stated in full on the Bulletin Board“A World of Opportunity”

____c. FBLA does not appear anywhere on the bulletin board.

____d. Form containing photo of bulletin board and chapter name is not affixed tothe back of the bulletin board.

____e. All parts of the bulletin board are not affixed within the 25” x 37” dimensionsof the bulletin board.

_____ DISQUALIFIED _____Judge’s Initials

Up to 20 pts per item Excellent16-20 pts

Good11-15 pts

Fair6-10 pts

Poor0-5 pts

CREATIVE:DesignCONTENT:Conveys ThemeNEATNESS

ACCURACY:Correct grammar/spellingOVERALL:Appearance andArrangement

MAXIMUM TOTAL SCORE (100) _________________

Chapter Name:________________________________________________________________

Judge’s Signature:_____________________________________________________________

Judge’s Comments:

BUSINESS PLAN PROJECT

PRELIMINARY CHECKSHEET Judges: Before evaluating the contents of the report, please check to see the regulations listed below were followed. Place a checkmark by any item(s) that is not in compliance, then judge the report.


Front Cover Front cover is not counted against the page limit and must contain the following information: name of school, state, name of event, name(s) of student(s), and year (201x-1x)


Over fifteen (15) pagesReports must not exceed fifteen (15) pages excluding front and back cover and the description (a title page, divider pages, and appendices are optional and must be included in the page count).




School:

Judge's Signature:

FBLA BUSINESS PLAN Performance Rating Sheet Final Round



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Describes business concept and company profile

No evidence of business concept or company

profile Business concept OR

company profile described Business concept AND

company profile explained

Business concept and company profile explained including how the concept

matches the profile

0 5 10 15

Explains marketing aspects of business

No marketing evident One aspect of marketing

explained Two aspects of marketing

explained

Three or more aspects of marketing to increase company performance

explained

0 5 10 15

Describes operations and management plans

No evidence of company, operations plan, or management plan

Description of operations OR management plan

Description of operations and management plan

Detailed description of operations and

management with plan for future growth

0 5 10 15

Provides information on financial documents and projections

No evidence of financial documents or company

projections received

Provides information on at least one financial document OR one

projection

Provides information on two financial documents

and at least one projection

Provides information on at least three financial documents and at least

three projections

0 3 7 10

Identifies and analyzes risks and adverse results and provides plan to avoid adverse results

No evidence of risks or adverse results

One risk OR adverse result is given; no

evidence of planning

Two risks and at least one adverse result identified; includes a plan with at least one step to avoid

adverse results

Three risks and at least one adverse result

identified; includes a plan with at least two steps to

avoid adverse results

0 3 7 10

Identifies long-term goals No goals identified Only one goal identified Two goals identified

Three or more goals identified with specific

plan to achieve the goals

0 3 7 10

Delivery Skills

Statements are well-organized and clearly stated



not logical




0 3 7 10

Demonstrates self-confidence, poise, assertiveness, and good voice projection


confidence





and assertiveness

0 1 3 5







0 3 7 10




-5 Event Guidelines


Performance Total


Grand Total

Name(s):

School: State:


FBLA BUSINESS PLAN Report Rating Sheet



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Provide brief and concise Executive Summary

Convince reader that business concept is sound and has a reasonable chance of success

No Executive Summary is given

Executive Summary is provided but does not show evidence of

sound business concept OR

reasonable chance of success

Executive Summary is provided AND shows

evidence of sound business concepts and reasonable chance of

success

Executive Summary serves as a strong introduction and

transitions into the remainder of the

report

0 5 10 15

Develop Company Profile

Legal form of business Effective date of business Company mission statement/vision Company governance Company location(s) Immediate development goals Overview of company’s financial status

More than one of the components listed is

not addressed

Description of one or more components is limited OR one or

more components is not described

All components are described adequately


with supporting documentation

0 5 10 15

Present Industry Analysis

Description of industry (size, growth rates, nature of competition, history)

Trends and strategic opportunities within industry


not addressed






0 5 10 15

Present Target Market

Target market defined (size, growth potential, needs)

Effective analysis of market’s potential, current patterns, and sensitivities


not addressed

Description of one or more components is

limited OR one component is not

described




0 5 10 15

Discuss Competition

Key competitors identified Effective analysis of competitors’

strengths and weaknesses Potential future competitors Barriers to entry for new competitors

identified


not addressed



described




0 5 10 15

Share Marketing Plan and Sales Strategy Key message to be communicated

identified Options for message delivery identified

and analyzed including Web process Sales procedures and methods defined


not addressed



described




0 5 10 15

Describe Operations

Business facilities described Production plan defined and analyzed Workforce plan defined and analyzed Impact of technology


not addressed



described




0 5 10 15

FBLA BUSINESS PLAN Report Rating Sheet (continued)

Discuss Management and Organization

Key employees/principals identified and described

Board of directors, advisory committee, consultants, and other human resources identified and described

Plan for identifying, recruiting, and securing key participants described

Compensation and incentives plan


not addressed



described




0 5 10 15

Provide Long-term Development

Goals for three, five, or more years are identified and documented

Risks and potential adverse results identified and analyzed

Strategy in place to take business toward long-term goals


not addressed



described




0 7 14 20

Show Financials Type of accounting system to be used is

identified Financial projections are included and

reasonable •Year 1 monthly cash flow•Year 1 monthly income statement•Yearly income statements for Years 1,

3, and 5


not addressed



described




0 7 14 20

Include supporting documentation including a Work Cited page


not addressed



described




0 5 10 15

Report Format

Arrange information according to rating sheet (See above Expectation Items)

Missing one or more sections and/or does

not follow rating sheet

All information presented, but order

inconsistent with rating sheet

Information arranged according to the rating

sheet



0 3 7 10



Inconsistent formatting, excessive white space, and/or unrelated graphics

and/or photos


Utilizes full bleed, effective use of space,

related defined graphics, and

consistent formatting

0 3 7 10


More than 5 grammar, punctuation, or spelling errors

3–4 grammar, punctuation, or spelling errors



No spelling errors, and not more than one grammar or

punctuation error

0 1 3 5


Penalty Points Report Guidelines not followed -5 Total Penalty -


Name(s)

School: State:


FBLA BUSINESS ETHICS Performance Rating Sheet Final Round



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Identifies and defines the ethical topic

No identification of an ethical topic as it relates to

the event guidelines

Identifies OR defines the ethical topic

Identifies and defines the ethical topic

Definition of the ethical topic is stated using industry terminology

0 3 7 10

Ethical dimensions of the topic are clearly defined

No ethical dimensions are defined

Ethical dimensions of topic given but they are

not analyzed

Dimensions of the topic are given and analyzed

with supporting evidence

Dimensions are analyzed with multiple supporting

evidence analyzed

0 5 10 15

Identifies and offers an effective ethical solution

No ethical solution identified

One ethical solution provided with no plan

Ethical solution provided with supporting evidence

and a plan developed

One feasible ethical solution recommended

with a plan and necessary resources identified

0 7 14 20

Researches quality and related information to the ethical topic

No research done with 3 or more inaccurate

statements

Research is unrelated to the ethical topic and 1–2

inaccurate statements Research is accurate

Research is accurate with supporting evidence

0 5 10 15

Substantiates and cites sources used while conducting research

No substantiation provided Substantiates and cites sources

0 10

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 3 7 10



confidence





and assertiveness

0 1 3 10







0 3 7 10




-5 Event Guidelines



Name(s):

School: State:


BUSINESS FINANCIAL PLAN

PRELIMINARY CHECK SHEET



Front Cover Front cover is not counted against the page limit and must contain the following information: name of the school, state, name of the event, name of student(s), and year (201x-1x)


Over fifteen (15) pages Reports must not exceed 15 pages excluding front and back cover and the description. (A title page, divider pages, and appendices are optional and must be included in the page count.)


Report format does not follow rating sheet

Follow the RATING SHEET sequence in writing the report. If information is not available for a particular criterion, include a statement to that effect in the report.


School: _ _ _ _

Judge's Signature: _ _ _

FBLA BUSINESS FINANCIAL PLAN




Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Describes company, operations, and management (current and projected)

No evidence of company, operations, or management

Company is explained briefly; very limited

description of operations or management

Company is clearly outlined. Description of

operations and management included

Company is clearly outlined. Detailed

description of operations and management with plan for future growth

0 5 10 15

Describes the financial plan and strategies to obtain loan

No evidence of financial plan or strategies

Financial plan is explained briefly; very limited

strategies are utilized

Financial plan is clearly outlined. More than one

strategy is outlined

Financial plan is clearly outlined. Strategies are

chronological and clearly explained

0 5 10 15

Explains underlying assumptions and provides supporting information

No evidence of assumptions or

supporting information

One assumption is given with no supporting

information

Two assumptions are given with at least one

supporting statement of each assumption

Three or more assumptions are given

with at least two supporting statements of

each assumption

0 5 10 15

Identifies and analyzes risks and adverse results and provides plan to avoid adverse results

No evidence of risks or adverse results

One risk OR adverse result is given; no

evidence of planning

Two risks and at least one adverse result identified; includes a plan with at least one step to avoid

adverse results

Three risks and at least one adverse result

identified; includes a plan with at least two steps to

avoid adverse results

0 5 10 15

Explains purpose of loan amount requested and projections for company stability

No evidence of loan request or company projections received

Purpose of the loan request explained OR at least one projection for

company’s stability given

Purpose of loan request explained; at least one

projection for the company’s stability given

Purpose of loan request explained; at least two

projections for the company’s stability given

0 3 7 10

Delivery Skills

Statements are well- organized and clearly stated (See above Expectation Items)



not logical




0 3 7 10



confidence





and assertiveness

0 3 7 10







0 3 7 10




-5 Event Guidelines



Grand Total

Name(s):

School: State:



Report Rating Sheet



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Description of business, assumptions, and strategies to obtain loan

No description of business, assumptions OR

strategies to obtain the loan is given

Description of the business, assumptions, and strategies to obtain

a loan are given, but one or more

descriptions are vague

Description of business, assumptions, and

strategies to obtain the loan are provided and

well written

Description of business, assumptions, and strategies to obtain loan serves as a strong

introduction and transitions into the

remainder of the report 0 10 20 30

Describe Company:

Legal form of business Company governance Company location(s) Long- and short-term goals

More than one of the components listed is not

addressed






0 10 20 30

Discuss Operations and Management

Business facilities described Management personnel

identified Workforce described (current

and projected)


addressed






0 10 20 30

Present Target Market:

Target market defined (size, growth potential, needs)

Risks and potential adverse results identified, analyzed, and planned for


addressed



described




0 10 20 30

Include Financial Institution Information:

Name and type of financial institution for loan needs

Discuss Loan Request

Purpose of loan & amount requested

Itemized planned expenditures Projections for future financial

stability


addressed






0 10 20 30

Include supporting documentation

No Work Cited page is included in the report

Project has a correctly formatted Work Cited

page but other supporting

documentation is missing or limited


page and other supporting

documentation is provided


page and other supporting

documentation in each section

0 8 18 25


Report Rating Sheet (continued)

Report Format


Missing 1 or more sections and/or does not follow

rating sheet

All information presented, but order

inconsistent with rating sheet


sheet



0 3 7 10



Inconsistent formatting, excessive white space, and/or unrelated graphics

and/or photos



related defined graphics, and

consistent formatting

0 3 7 10



errors


errors



No spelling errors, and not more than one

grammar or punctuation error

0 1 3 5


Penalty Points


Grand Total

Name(s):

School: State:


FBLA CLIENT SERVICE




Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker


No description or case study synopsis provided

no problems defined






0 3 7 10

Communicates position on problem of case study

No position communicated

Communicates position not related to problem

Communicates position on problem of the case

study

Communicates in a professional manner

position on problem of case study

0 7 14 20








0 7 14 20

Displays empathy/diplomacy when responding to case study problem

No empathy or diplomacy displayed

Empathy or diplomacy displayed in response to

case study problem

Empathy and diplomacy displayed in response to

case study problem

Display of empathy and diplomacy skills add to resolution of case study

problem

0 7 14 20

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 3 7 10



confidence





and assertiveness

0 3 7 10

Demonstrates ability to effectively ask and answer questions

Unable to ask or answer questions

All questions were answered and at least one

question was asked

All questions were clearly answered and two

questions were asked

All questions were clearly answered and more than

three questions were asked

0 3 7 10




Grand Total

Name:

School: State:


FBLA CODING & PROGRAMMING




Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker



topic used


performance


video

Demonstrates expertise of the topic through

presentation and video

0 3 7 10

Explains the planning process used to design the program

No explanation or description of the planning process

Explains the process but does not share tangible

planning documents

Explains the process and shares tangible planning

documents

Explains process using industry terminology and displays tangible planning

documents

0 7 14 20

Describes user interface (input/output parameters)

No explanation of user interface provided

Explains user interface selected

Explains user interface and identifies options that

were explored

Explains user interface, identifies options that

were explored, and provides pros and cons

for each option identified

0 7 14 20

Describes the program flow, structure, and usefulness

Program flow, structure, and usefulness not

explained

At least one of the following explained:

program flow, program structure, program

usefulness

Program flow, structure, and usefulness all

explained

Explains how program flow, structure, and

usefulness were used to create reports and outputs

needed

0 10 20 30

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 1 3 5



confidence





and assertiveness

0 1 3 5







0 3 7 10




-5 Event Guidelines


Performance Total


Grand Total

Name:

School: State:


FBLA CODING & PROGRAMMING



Program Readability

Not Demonstrated

Below Expectations

Meets Expectations

Exceeds Expectations

Points Earned

Tie Breaker

Appropriate identifiers used for variables, constants, arrays, objects, etc.

Identifiers not used Identifiers are used for

programming elements but are incorrectly placed

Identifiers are used and are accurate in all

instances

Identifiers exhibit an advanced knowledge of

programming

0 7 14 20

Commentary provided is readable, useful, and complete

No commentary provided Commentary provided but

is not logical Logical and useful

commentary provided

Commentary assists the user throughout the

testing process

0 7 14 20

General program documentation is readable, useful, and complete

Program documentation not provided

Program documentation contains errors

Program documentation is error free

Program documentation invites use of advanced

features

0 7 14 20

Program Structure and Content

Program is concise and does not contain unnecessary complexity

Program contains unnecessary steps and is

complex

Program contains unnecessary steps or is

complex

Program does not contain unnecessary steps or

complexity

Program incorporates at least one if-then sequence that saves the user steps

0 7 14 20

Data storage is appropriate

Where data is stored is unclear

Where data is stored may not be secure

Data storage is clear and storage is secure

Data storage includes dynamic backup feature

0 7 14 20

Program use follows a logical sequence

Program sequence is unclear

Program sequence contains one or more

errors

Program sequence is logical and error free

Program sequence is logical, error free, and incorporates if-then

sequences

0 7 14 20

Usability & Results

Program use and navigation

No help menu or navigation system

incorporated

Includes basic help menu and usable navigation

Interface contains no spelling errors, has

interactive help menu, and has no navigation errors

Program use also includes an intelligent feature such

as an interactive help Q&A

0 7 14 20

Program Results

Program produces inaccurate results

Program results contain logic errors

Program results are error free

Program results update dynamically and are error

free

0 14 21 30

Output Reports

Output reports are not accurate or not available

Output reports are not sufficient to analyze data

Output reports are error free and provide all

necessary information to analyze data

Reports allow user to customize and analyze

information

0 14 21 30

Project Subtotal (200 max)

Penalty Points

Event Guidelines not followed -5 Total Penalty -

Grand Total

Name:

School: State:


COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT




Front Cover Front cover is not counted against the page limit and must contain the follow information: name of school, state, name of the event, name(s) of student(s), and year (201x-1x)



No page numbers in report



School_ _ _

Judge's Signature: _ _ _ _

FBLA COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT Performance Rating Sheet Final Round



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Describes project development and strategies used to implement project

No evidence of product development or strategies

presented


utilized


outlined


are chronological and clearly explained

0 7 14 20

Describes research into school or community needs

No evidence of community research



outlined


0 5 10 15




members

The project effort was clearly a chapter project and participated in by

multiple members

Entire chapter participated in the event

and clear evidence is provided of the impact

0 3 7 10

Degree of impact on the community and its citizens

Community impact is not addressed


Project created tangible results that benefitted the

community

Project impacted the community to a level that

something has dynamically changed and

the project should continue

0 7 14 20




shared

Project was recognized within the community

Project was recognized in more than one way by the

community

0 1 3 5







0 1 3 5

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 3 7 10



confidence





and assertiveness

0 1 3 5







0 3 7 10




-5 Event Guidelines


Performance Total


Grand Total

School: State:


FBLA COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT

Report Rating Sheet



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Project has specific goals and provides service to the community and its citizens

Project is not a Community Service

Project

Project has specific goals OR provides service to the community and its citizens but not both

Project has specific goals AND provides service to

the community and its citizens

Project has quantitatively defined goals and

indicates future activities or steps that could be


0 3 7 10

Describe research into school and/or community needs

No evidence of community research



outlined


0 5 10 15






Planning, development, and implementation


Planning, development, and implementation activities/steps are

described and rationale for types of activities is

given

0 7 14 20






and/or school

Project was recognized in more than one way by the community and/or school

0 3 7 10

Report benefits to and degree of impact on the school and/or community

Community impact is not addressed


Project created tangible results that benefitted the

community

Project impacted the community to a level that

something has dynamically changed and

the project should continue

0 3 7 10





Project was evaluated and recommendations for

change were given

0 3 7 10

Report Format


Missing 1 or more sections and/or does not

follow rating sheet


with rating sheet

Information arranged according to rating sheet



0 3 7 10





Consistent formatting throughout report


related defined graphics, and consistent formatting

0 3 7 10



errors


errors

No spelling errors, and not more than 2 grammar

or punctuation errors


or punctuation error

0 1 3 5


Penalty Points



School: State:


FBLA COMPUTER GAME & SIMULATION PROGRAMMING Demonstration Rating Sheet Final Round



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Instructions are clear and executable launches from shortcuts without modifications

No instructions provided Instructions provided but incomplete or incorrect

Complete and accurate instructions given

Instructions provided, but programming allows user

to execute without 0 7 14 20

User interface and navigation

User interface and/or instructions not obvious

Instructions are not clear OR user interface is not

defined

User interface and instructions clearly

identified on title slide and are fully functional

More than one fully functional user interface is available and instructions

are clear 0 7 14 20

Errors did not crash the project or prevent use

Errors prevented use of program Contains errors, but did not prevent execution of program No errors existed

0 10 20

Program documentation is readable, useful, and complete

Program documentation not provided

Program documentation contains errors

Program documentation is error free

Program documentation invites use of advanced

features 0 3 7 10

Project Concept & Design

Program fully addresses the concept and/or topic

Concept and/or topic are not followed



User with no knowledge of the concept and/or

topic can identify based on use of project

0 3 7 10

Color, backgrounds, font, and sounds are appropriate for the concept/topic







0 1 3 5

Graphics are appropriate for concept and/or topic

No graphic design principals applied Graphics are distracting Graphics are appropriate

for the concept/topic Graphics enhance the experience for the user

0 1 3 5

Title screen functions and provides working instructions

No title slide provided Title slide has limited instructions and/or

functionality

Title slide functions and provides clear instructions

Title slide provided, but allows user to execute

without need for instructions

0 3 7 10

Code is written correctly Code contains errors that

prevent the execution Code contains errors that did not prevent execution Code is error free

Code is well commented to explain logic used and reason for block of code

0 7 14 20

Project Evaluation

Quality of rules and accuracy of code identifying rules

Rules contain substantial errors affecting game play

Rules contain errors that have minimal impact on

game play

Rules are error free as discovered through basic

game play

At least one advanced rule feature available

0 7 14 20

Game is challenging but can be completed

Game is overly simplistic and/or cannot be

completed

Game can be completed but is simplistic

Game is challenging and can be completed

User can navigate the game with rules as defined and several outcomes are available for completion

0 7 14 20

Player immersion and experience

Experience intended for the game is not defined

User can navigate the game but experience and

purpose is defined

User can navigate and complete the game following the rules

Game includes an operating multi-player

function

0 7 14 20

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 1 3 5

Self-confidence, poise, assertiveness, and good voice projection


confidence





and assertiveness

0 1 3 5

Ability to effectively answer questions






0 3 7 10

Demonstration Subtotal (200 max)

Penalty Points (Mark all that apply) Time over 7 minutes -5 Dress Code

not followed -5 Event Guidelines not followed -5 Total Penalty -

Grand Total

Name(s):

School: State:


FBLA DIGITAL VIDEO

PRODUCTION Performance Rating Sheet Final Round



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker



topic used


performance


video



0 3 7 10

Describes the use and implementation of innovative technology

No explanation of use or implementation of

technology

Identification OR implementation of

innovative technology

Implementation and demonstration of video techniques, equipment,

and software

Expert description and demonstration of video techniques, equipment,

and software

0 7 14 20

Explains the design and development process

No explanation or description of the design and development process

Presenter(s) Explains the design OR development

process

Presenter(s) Explain both the design and the

development process

Expert industry explanation of both

design and development process

0 7 14 20

Incorporates video into presentation

Does not present video Video of any length

presented

No more than 2 minutes of video is presented, but inadequate introduction and transition back into

presentation

No more than 2 minutes of video is presented, with

adequate introduction and transition back into

presentation

0 7 14 20




0 10

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 1 3 5



confidence





and assertiveness

0 1 3 5







0 3 7 10




-5 Event Guidelines


Performance Total


Grand Total

Name(s):

School: State:


FBLA DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION




Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Video plays successfully Media not usable

Media usable but not submitted according to

event guidelines

Media usable but not plug and play

Media usable in multiple players

0 7 14 20

Video Content

Fully address the concept and/or topic

Concept and/or topic are not followed



User with no knowledge of the concept and/or

topic can identify based on video

0 7 14 20

Video contains multiple elements providing evidence of production skill

No evidence of video production skill demonstrated

Video is designed using limited video editing skills

Video contains transitions and use of multiple

technologies

Video contains advanced features such as animation

0 7 14 20

Grammar, spelling, and punctuation

Video contains grammar or spelling errors

Video contains 3 or less spelling or grammar errors

Video contains one grammar and no spelling

errors

Video is grammar and spelling error free

0 7 14 20

Copyright information is noted and documented

Copyright information not addressed or addressed incorrectly

Substantiated compliance to copyright regulations using visual representation

0 20

Project Evaluation

Presentation has logical flow of information

Flow of video does not seem logical

Flow does not connect each element of the video

Flow is logical and appears sequenced with beginning, middle, and

end

Presentation is logical and includes a call to action at

the end

0 14 21 30

Quality of editing and transition

There are no transitions or evidence of video editing incorporated

Transitions exist but are rough and do not flow

easily

Transitions flow seamlessly and serves as a logical component of the

video

Multiple types of transitions are used and all

flow seamlessly

0 14 21 30

Audio and visual elements are coordinated

Audio and Visual elements are limited

Audio and Visual elements do not include

variety

Audio uses a variety of sources including direct audio and dubbed audio; visual includes multiple

camera angles and techniques

Audio and visual includes special effects

0 7 14 20

Use of video technology

Video technology use not evident

Video incorporates use of technology

Video incorporates advanced use of

technology such as special effects

Video contains multiple advanced features such as

special effects

0 7 14 20

Project Subtotal (200 max)

Penalty Points

Project Guidelines not followed -5 Total Penalty -

Grand Total

Name(s):

School: State:


FBLA E-BUSINESS Demonstration Rating Sheet Final Round



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Website usability and navigation

Website is not usable Website usable but does

not follow event guidelines

Website usable and meets all guidelines

Website contains more features than what is

required in the guidelines 0 7 14 20

Color, backgrounds, font, and sounds are appropriate for the topic


Contrast, font, sound, or design choice is distracting





0 3 7 10

Graphics appropriate for the topic

No graphic design principals applied Graphics are distracting Graphics are appropriate


0 3 7 10

Site Content

Fully address the topic Topic is not followed Topic is not fully

developed Topic is fully addressed User with no knowledge of the topic can identify

based on site 0 7 14 20

Site contains multiple elements providing evidence of production skill

No evidence of website production skill demonstrated

Website is designed using limited features

Website contains use of multiple technologies

Website contains advanced features

0 7 14 20


Website contains grammar or spelling errors

Website contains 3 or less spelling or grammar errors

Website contains 1 grammar and no spelling

errors

Website is grammar and spelling error free

0 3 7 10

Site documentation and copyright compliance

Documentation and copyright information not addressed or addressed incorrectly

Documentation addressed and substantiated compliance to copyright regulations using visual representation

0 10

Project Evaluation

Site is compatible with multiple platforms

Site is not compatible with any platforms

Site is only compatible with one platform

Site opens appropriately on at least 2 platforms

Site opens appropriately on more than 2 platforms

0 3 7 10

Site interactivity functions and is error free

Code contains errors that prevent the execution

Code contains errors that did not prevent execution Code is error free

Code is well commented to explain logic used and reason for block of code

0 7 14 20

Ability to execute a sale

No checkout/shopping cart option available

Checkout/shopping cart available but not

functional

Checkout/shopping cart available and functional

Checkout/shopping cart available with multiple

checkout options available

0 7 14 20

Website elements are consistent across all pages

Only one page is presented Pages are not consistent Pages are consistent

Pages are consistent and elements enhance the


0 7 14 20

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 3 7 10



confidence





and assertiveness 0 3 7 10







0 3 7 10




Grand Total

Name(s):

School: State:


FBLA ELECTRONIC CAREER PORTFOLIO




Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Resume

Resume not included or demonstrated

Provides a review of resume including

experiences, qualifications, and special skills

Provides a review of resume using multiple

visual aids

Provides a review of resume and integrates interactive features of

technology into presentation

0 3 7 10

Career research

Career research not included or demonstrated

Shares research on desired career

Shares research on desired career and correlates

personal qualifications to this career

Shares research and qualifications for career

and incorporates statistics, data, salary, and obstacles

0 3 7 10

Career related education

No demonstration of career related education

Shares information about school activities and work

experiences

Shares information about school activities and work experiences and how one

prepared for the other

Correlates experience and education and provides details about a career

research project

0 7 14 20

Special skills or proficiencies

No demonstration of special skills or proficiencies

Shares about one special skill or proficiency related

to desired career

Shares about one special skill or proficiency related to desired career they have earned and how it makes them qualified for their

selected career

Shares and correlates at least one special or

proficiency related to desired career skill that is linked to a certification or

endorsement

0 7 14 20

Identifies sources

No sources identified

Identifies at least one data source used in

development of presentation

Identifies at least two data sources used in development of

presentation

Logically links sources and research to qualification,

resume, and career

0 3 7 10

Delivery Skills


Presenter did not appear prepared

Presenter was prepared, but flow was not logical




0 3 7 10



confidence





and assertiveness

0 3 7 10







0 3 7 10



-5 Dress Code not followed -5 Event Guidelines


Grand Total

Name:

School: State:


FBLA EMERGING BUSINESS ISSUES Performance Rating Sheet Final Round



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker


No understanding of topic as it relates to the event

guidelines or wrong topic

Identifies event topic, but does not demonstrate

understanding

Identifies and demonstrates

understanding of event topic

Uses industry terminology to demonstrate the

understanding of the event topic

0 5 10 15

Identifies and supports the affirmative and negative argument for the event topic

No affirmative and no negative arguments

presented

Affirmative argument OR negative argument

presented

Both affirmative and negative arguments are presented for the topic

with evidence

Affirmative and negative arguments supported by

relevant evidence in order to persuade

0 7 14 20

Identifies and offers an effective recommendation(s)

No recommendation(s) identified

One recommendation provided with no plan

One or more recommendations

provided with supporting evidence and a plan

developed

One or more feasible recommendations with a

plan and necessary resources identified

0 7 14 20

Summarizes the event topic, arguments, and recommendations

No summary

Summary identifies only one of the requirements:

topic, arguments, OR recommendations

Summary was effective identifying the event

topic, arguments, AND recommendations

Summary provides a logical connection of all

aspects of the event topic to entire presentation

0 5 10 15

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 3 7 10



confidence





and assertiveness

0 3 7 10







0 3 7 10




-5 Event Guidelines



Name(s):

School: State:


FBLA ENTREPRENEURSHIP




Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker



no problems defined






0 5 10 15


No alternatives identified Alternative(s) given but pro(s) and/or con(s) are

not analyzed



0 7 14 20








0 7 14 20


Business Plan/ Community and business relations/ legal issues/ initial capital and credit/personnel management/financial management marketing management/taxes/ government regulations





demonstrated

0 7 14 20

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 3 7 10



confidence





and assertiveness

0 1 3 5







0 3 7 10




Grand Total


Name(s):

School: State:


EUGENE H. SMITH SCHOLARSHIP ETHEL M. PLOCK SCHOLARSHIP (REGIONAL AND STATE EVENT ONLY)


The following items will be used to verify that materials are properly prepared for submission at the Regional Leadership Conference registration. If any of the items are checked, the participant will be disqualified.

a. Three (3) copies (original and/or copy) of a Smith/Plock Scholarship Applicationmust be submitted.

b. Three (3) copies of a high school transcript signed or stamped by a schoolofficial must be submitted.

c. Three (3) copies (original and/or copy) of a brief résumé of the participant (notto exceed two pages) must be submitted.

d. One copy of the Smith/Plock Scholarship Application, one copy of the highschool transcript, and one copy of the résumé make one set of materials. Eachset may be unattached, paper clipped, or stapled.

e. Each set must be placed in a letter-size manila folder. The participant musthave a total of three folders.

f. Each folder must be properly labeled: student's name, school, and eventtitle.

g. Photographs or facsimiles or photographs must not be included.

EUGENE H. SMITH SCHOLARSHIP ETHEL M. PLOCK SCHOLARSHIP

EUGENE H. SMITH AND ETHEL M. PLOCK SCHOLARSHIPS RATING SHEET

INVOLVEMENT IN FBLA (Based on résumé and interview—up to 35 points) FBLA offices held (local, regional, state) Committee involvement Years of membership in FBLA Participation in FBLA conferences/workshops Participation in chapter activities

INVOLVEMENT IN OTHER SCHOOL/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES (Based on résumé and interview—up to 10 points) Extent of involvement Leadership role

INTERVIEW (Up to 15 points) Poise, confidence General appearance and grooming Manners Personality Speech and grammar

REALISTIC PLANNING FOR A BUSINESS CAREER

35

10

15

(Based on interview, résumé, class preparation—up to 5 points) 5

FINANCIAL NEED (Based on application and interview—up to 20 points)

SCHOLASTIC STANDING IN HIGH SCHOOL (Based on application and transcript—up to 10 points)---Business and other subjects

APPLICATION AND RÉSUMÉ (Up to 5 points)

20

10

Appearance and completeness of application and résumé 5

FINAL SCORE 100 DISQUALIFICATION *Required materials are not submitted properly:

a. Not submitting three letter-size manila folders properly labeled with thestudent's name, school, and event title.

b. Each folder not containing one copy of the Smith/Plock Scholarship Application,a high school transcript signed or stamped by a school official, and a résumé(not to exceed two pages).

*DISQUALIFIEDName School Judge's Signature: Judge's Comments

FBLA FUTURE BUSINESS LEADER

Interview Rating Sheet Final Round



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Illustrates participation in and leadership experiences in FBLA

Has not been involved in FBLA other than to pay membership dues and

attend one state/national conference

Has limited participation in FBLA activities OR has

had limited FBLA leadership opportunities

Is able to communicate participation in FBLA

throughout high school and discuss leadership experiences in FBLA

Is able to explain how participation and

leadership experiences in FBLA have transferred to other areas of his/her life

0 5 10 15

Explains participation in other school and/or community organizations

No evidence of participation in other

school and/or community organizations

Participates in only one additional school and/or community organization

other than FBLA

Explains participation in other school and/or

community organizations

Is able to explain how participation in FBLA has

complemented or enhanced other school

and/or community organizations

0 5 10 15

Explains and shows areas of outstanding achievement

No other achievements outside of FBLA

Has limited areas of outstanding achievement

other than FBLA

Is able to explain and show areas of outstanding

achievement


complemented or enhanced other areas of outstanding achievement

0 5 10 15

Indicates understanding of career knowledge and career plans

No career plans at this time

May have an idea for a career but has developed

no solid plans OR obtained any career

knowledge

Knows career plans and shows some evidence that the career knowledge has

been obtained

Is able to discuss how the career plans were decided and how the plans will be achieved. Can also discuss how the career knowledge was acquired and how it

will be used

0 5 10 15

Professional Presentation Skills

Demonstrates proper greeting, introduction, and closing

Competitor does not use proper greeting,

introduction, OR closing

Competitor’s greeting, introduction, OR closing

was weak

Competitor has strong greeting, introduction,

AND closing

Competitor is creative in their introduction of

themselves and asks for or provides follow-up action

in the conclusion

0 5 10 15

Demonstrates strong self- confidence, appropriate assertiveness, and enthusiasm

Competitor did not demonstrate self-

confidence, assertiveness, OR enthusiasm

Competitor demonstrated minimal self-confidence,

assertiveness, AND enthusiasm

Competitor used strong eye contact, appropriate


Competitor led the interview process and

effectively used interview time

0 3 7 10

Demonstrates proper verbal and nonverbal communication skills

Verbal AND nonverbal communication skills are

inappropriate

Verbal and/or nonverbal communication skills are

weak or distracting

All questions were clearly answered using good

grammar and appropriate body language

Verbal communications skills are excellent;

nonverbal communication is natural

0 3 7 10

Application Materials

Student brought application materials to interview

No materials were brought Materials were brought

0 5

Interview Subtotal (100 max)



Grand Total

Name:

School: State:



Interview Materials Rating Sheet


Cover Letter Not

Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

States award applying for No award stated

Award stated does not match qualification

States award and shows match of award to

qualifications

States award and shows match of award to qualifications with

demonstrated experience

0 2 3 4

Promotes self in letter: Lists skills, achievements, volunteerism, experience, etc.

No promotion of self included

Describes skills and academic achievements, but no volunteerism or

experience included

Describes skills, academic achievements, and volunteerism or

experience

Describes skills, academic achievements, and

multiple volunteerism or experiences

0 4 6 8

States that the resume is included with the letter and asks for interview

No resume statement nor interview requested

States resume included but does not ask for

interview

States resume is included and asks interview

States resume is included, asks for interview,

provides opportunity to request more information

0 2 3 4

Resume

Targets award on cover letter

No award targeted Targeted award does not

match cover letter Targeted award matches

cover letter Resume supports targeted

award on cover letter

0 2 3 4

Reader friendly – categories can be found easily, white space utilized, professional fonts and font sizes

Resume is unreadable Resume design is

distracting Resume is reader friendly

Resume is professional in design for targeted award

0 4 6 8

Includes education, activities, and volunteerism or experience information

No education, activities, volunteerism, experience

information listed Two sections included Three sections included

Three or more sections support targeted award

0 4 6 8

Brief, concise information

Resume is longer than two pages

Information provided but in paragraph form

Sections are clearly identified with organized

information

Clearly identified and organized information in

each section supports targeted award

0 2 3 4

Spelling & Grammar

Documents are free of spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors

Three or more errors Two errors

No spelling errors, and not more than 1 punctuation or

grammatical error

No spelling or grammatical errors, and

not more than 1 punctuation error

0 3 7 10

Interview Materials Subtotal (50 max)



Grand Total

Name:

School: State:



Interview Rating Sheet Preliminary Round



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Illustrates participation in and leadership experiences in FBLA

Has not been involved in FBLA other than to pay membership dues and

attend one state/national conference

Has limited participation in FBLA activities OR has

had limited FBLA leadership opportunities

Is able to communicate participation in FBLA

throughout high school and discuss leadership experiences in FBLA

Is able to explain how participation and

leadership experiences in FBLA have transferred to other areas of his/her life

0 5 10 15

Explains participation in other school and/or community organizations

No evidence of participation in other

school and/or community organizations

Participates in only one additional school and/or community organization

other than FBLA

Explains participation in other school and/or

community organizations


complemented or enhanced other school

and/or community organizations

0 5 10 15

Explains and shows areas of outstanding achievement

No other achievements outside of FBLA

Has limited areas of outstanding achievement

other than FBLA

Is able to explain and show areas of outstanding

achievement


complemented or enhanced other areas of outstanding achievement

0 5 10 15

Indicates understanding of career knowledge and career plans

No career plans at this time

May have an idea for a career but has developed

no solid plans OR obtained any career

knowledge

Knows career plans and shows some evidence that the career knowledge has

been obtained

Is able to discuss how the career plans were decided and how the plans will be achieved. Can also discuss how the career knowledge was acquired and how it

will be used

0 5 10 15



Participate does not use proper greeting,


Participate’sgreeting, introduction, OR closing

was weak

Participate has strong greeting, introduction,

AND closing

Participate is creative in their introduction of


in the conclusion

0 5 10 15


Participate did not demonstrate self-


Participate demonstrated minimal self-confidence,


Participate used strong eye contact, appropriate


Participate led the interview process and


0 3 7 10



inappropriate


weak or distracting





0 3 7 10

Application Materials

Student brought application materials to interview

No materials were brought Materials were brought.

0 5




Name:

Interview Total

Test Total (100 max)

Materials Prejudged Score (50 max)


School: State:


FBLA GLOBAL BUSINESS




Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker



no problems defined






0 5 10 15


No alternatives identified

Alternative(s)given but pro(s) and/or con(s) are

not analyzed



0 7 14 20








0 7 14 20


Basic international concepts/ownership and management/ marketing/finance/ communication (including culture and language)/ ethics/taxes and government regulations/ currency exchange/ international travel/career development

No competencies

demonstrated

One or two competencies

are demonstrated

Three competencies are

demonstrated


demonstrated

0

7

14

20

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 3 7 10



confidence





and assertiveness

0 1 3 5


Unable to answer

questions

Does not completely

answer questions

Completely answers

questions



0 3 7 10




Grand Total

Objective Test Score (to be used in case of a tie)

Name(s):

School: State:


FBLA GRAPHIC DESIGN




Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Description of the event topic and materials

Materials not described and/or one or more

elements are missing or incomplete

Event topic and at least one of the materials

described

Event topic and all materials described

All materials described and the presenters

connect the different pieces together

0 7 14 20


No explanation or description of the design

and process

Explains the design OR development process

Explain both the design and the development

process



0 7 14 20

Create interest and desire for the design

Does not create interest or desire for the design

Describes two or more features of the design that would assist in selling the

product

Describes four or more features of the design that would assist in selling the

product

Describes at least four features that would assist in selling the product and identify how the design is connected to the existing

brand of the company

0 7 14 20

Consistency in graphic design to theme

Consistency in graphic design to theme not

addressed

Explains how graphic design is consistent with

theme

Demonstrates with visual aids the consistency

between graphic design and theme

Emphasize interpretation of the topic and design as it relates to graphic design and theme including use

of visual aids

0 7 14 20

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 1 3 5



confidence





and assertiveness

0 1 3 5







0 3 7 10




-5 Event Guidelines


Grand Total

Name(s):

School: State:


FBLA HELP DESK

Performance Rating Sheet Final



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker



no problems defined






0 3 7 10

Communicates position on problem of case study

No position communicated

Communicates position not related to problem

Communicates position on problem of the case

study

Communicates in a professional manner

position on problem of case study

0 3 7 10








0 3 7 10

Displays empathy/ diplomacy when responding to case study problem

No empathy or diplomacy displayed

Empathy or diplomacy displayed in response to

case study problem

Empathy and diplomacy displayed in response to

case study problem

Display of empathy and diplomacy skills add to resolution of case study

problem

0 3 7 10

Shows knowledge of terminology and components related to the case study

No understanding of the case study demonstrated

Terminology is presented but not expanded on

Clear understanding of terminology and

implementation into presentation

Terminology is communicated clear enough for client to

proceed on own

0 3 7 10

Demonstrates conflict resolution and closure to the case study

No closure was provided Situation was closed OR

conflict was resolved Conflict was resolved, the

situation has closure

Conflict was resolved, the situation has closure, and

client is satisfied

0 7 14 20

Delivery Skills


Presenter did not appear prepared

Presenter was prepared, but flow was not logical




0 3 7 10


Presenter did not demonstrate self-

confidence

Presenter demonstrated self-confidence and poise

Presenter demonstrated self-confidence, poise, and


Presenter demonstrated self-confidence, poise, good voice projection,

and assertiveness

0 3 7 10

Demonstrates ability to effectively ask and answer questions

Unable to ask or answer questions

All questions were answered and at least one

question was asked

All questions were clearly answered and two

questions were asked

All questions were clearly answered and more than

three questions were asked

0 3 7 10




Grand Total

Objective Test Score (to be used in

case of tie)

Name:

School: State:


FBLA HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT




Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker



no problems defined






0 5 10 15

Identifies alternatives and the pro(s) and con(s)of each

No alternatives identified Alternative(s)given but

pro(s) and/or con(s) are not analyzed



0 7 14 20








0 7 14 20


Operation and management/ hotel sales/ marketing concepts/ human resource management/ environmental, ethical, global issues/customer service/ legal issues, finances, budgeting/ current trends/types of markets and customers





demonstrated

0 7 14 20

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 3 7 10



confidence





and assertiveness

0 1 3 5







0 3 7 10




Grand Total

Objective Test Score (to be

used in the event of a tie)

Name(s):

School: State:


FBLA IMPROMPTU SPEAKING





Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Incorporate provided topic

Provided topic is not mentioned in speech

Topic is not clearly incorporated into speech

Topic was clearly incorporated into speech

Topic was clearly incorporated and

expanded thoroughly throughout the speech

0 3 7 10

Identify and execute a consistent theme

No theme presented Theme was identified, but not consistent throughout

speech

Theme identified and consistent throughout

speech

Personal stories are utilized expand on the

central theme

0 3 7 10

Include accurate and appropriate supporting information

No supporting information provided OR

inappropriate material used

One example of supporting information

provided

Multiple examples of supporting information

provided


included to develop enhance the speech

0 3 7 10

Delivery Skills

Introduce the topic immediately (Intro)

Topic was not introduced Introduction was not

clearly presented

Introduction was clearly presented and topic was

defined immediately

Introduction was clearly presented and topic was defined immediately with an effective transition into

the speech body

0 3 7 10

Support the topic(s) throughout (Body)

Speech did not have a topic

Multiple topics presented without clear connections

Central topic(s)were identified, connected, and supported throughout the

speech

Smooth transitions were effectively utilized to support the central

topic(s)

0 5 10 20

Provide effective conclusion

Speech did not have a conclusion

Conclusion was not clearly presented

Effective conclusion was presented

Conclusion provides connection to entire

presentation

0 3 7 10

Delivers extemporaneous presentation

Does not address audience at all

Reads speech directly from notes with minimal

eye contact

Glances at notes occasionally while keeping

appropriate eye contact with audience

Glances at notes occasionally, keeps

appropriate eye contact, and utilizes appropriate body language and hand

gestures

0 5 10 15


Presenter did not demonstrate self

confidence

Presenter maintained eye contact and poise

Presenter had strong eye contact, poise, and had good voice projection

Presenter demonstrated confidence, poise, voice

projection, and was assertive in presentation

0 5 10 15



Time Penalty for under 3:31 or over 4:29 -5 Dress Code not followed -5 Total Penalty -

Grand Total

Name:

School: State:


FBLA INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS PRESENTATION




Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Demonstrates understanding of the event topic in presentation


topic used

Understanding of topic inconsistent from the

event guidelines

Demonstrates the topic through presentation

Demonstrates use of industry terminology in

the topic

0 5 10 15

Describes the purpose with a logical sequence of ideas

No evidence of purpose and logical sequence

Purpose stated OR logical sequence of ideas given

Purpose is described using a logical sequence of ideas

Purpose is well-defined in a logical sequence to

accomplish it

0 3 7 10

Identifies recommendation to accomplish the purpose

No recommendations identified

Recommendation provided, but plan not

developed

Logical recommendation(s) and

plan developed

Feasible recommendation and plan developed and

necessary resources identified

0 5 10 15

Uses technology for proper formatting, design elements, and business presentation features

No use of technology Demonstrates the use of 1–2 technology features

Demonstrates the use of 3–4 technology features

Demonstrates the use of 5 or more technology

features

0 7 14 20

Uses suitable and accurate statements of information in presentation

More than 3 statements are inaccurate

Only 1–2 statements are inaccurate

All statements of information are accurate

All statements of information are accurate with supporting evidence

0 3 7 10

Provides proper documentation to comply with state and federal copyright laws



0 10

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 1 3 5



confidence





and assertiveness

0 1 3 5







0 3 7 10




-5 Event Guidelines



Name(s):

School: State:

FBLA INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SPEAKING




Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Incorporate FBLA-PBL goals into speech

No FBLA-PBL goals mentioned in speech

FBLA-PBL goals were not clearly incorporated into

speech

FBLA-PBL goals were clearly incorporated into

speech

FBLA-PBL goals were clearly incorporated and implemented throughout

the speech

0 3 7 10



speech


speech


central theme

0 3 7 10





provided


provided



0 3 7 10

Delivery Skills



clearly presented


defined immediately


the speech body

0 3 7 10





speech


topic(s)

0 5 10 20






presentation

0 3 7 10

Delivers quality presentation



eye contact



Delivers memorized presentation and utilizes

appropriate body language and hand gestures

0 5 10 15



confidence





0 5 10 15




Grand Total

Name:

School: State:


FBLA JOB INTERVIEW

Interview Rating Sheet Final Round



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Demonstrates the ability to understand and respond to interview questions

Does not answer questions

Answers are not relevant to question asked

Answers are relevant to the question asked

Answers are relevant and fully support knowledge

of position/duties

0 5 10 15

Relates previous experiences/activities with position’s duties and skills necessary to succeed

No evidence of previous experience/activities

One previous experience/activity

mentioned but not related to position’s duties or

skills necessary for success


mentioned and is clearly related to position’s duties

or skills necessary for success

Multiple previous experiences/activities

mentioned and are clearly related to position’s duties


0 5 10 15

Possesses knowledge about the position and career field

No evidence of position or career field knowledge

Has limited knowledge of the organization or

understanding of the position

Comprehensive knowledge of the organization or

understanding of the position demonstrated

Extensive knowledge of both the organization and career field demonstrated

0 5 10 15

Asks questions that demonstrate and interest in the organization and understanding of the position

No question asked

Question asked, but it is not related to the organization or


Question asked that is related to the organization

or understanding of the position

Question(s) asked that are directly related to both the

organization and understanding of the

position

0 5 10 15



Competitor does not use proper greeting,


Competitor’s greeting, introduction, OR closing

was weak

Competitor has strong greeting, introduction,

AND closing

Competitor is creative in their introduction of


in the conclusion

0 5 10 15


Competitor did not demonstrate self-


Competitor demonstrated minimal self-confidence,


Competitor used strong eye contact, appropriate


Competitor led the interview process and


0 3 7 10



inappropriate


weak or distracting





0 3 7 10

Application Materials Student brought application materials to interview


0 5




Grand Total

Name:

School: State:


FBLA JOB INTERVIEW

Interview Materials Rating Sheet


Cover Letter Not

Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

States job applying for No job stated

Job stated does not match qualification

States job and shows match of job to qualifications

States job and shows match of job to

qualifications with demonstrated experience

0 2 3 4

Promotes self in letter: Lists skills, achievements, experience, etc.

No promotion of self included

Describes skills and academic achievements,

but no experience included


experience


multiple experiences

0 4 6 8

States that the resume is included with the letter and asks for interview

No resume statement or interview requested

States resume included but does not ask for

interview

States resume is included and asks interview

States resume is included, asks for interview,

provides opportunity to request more information

0 2 3 4

Resume

Targets job on cover letter No job targeted

Targeted job does not match cover letter

Targeted job matches cover letter

Resume supports targeted job on cover letter

0 2 3 4

Reader friendly – categories can be found easily, white space utilized, professional fonts and font sizes

Resume is unreadable Resume design is

distracting Resume is reader friendly

Resume is professional in design for targeted job

0 4 6 8

Includes education, activities, and experience information

No education, activities, or experience information

listed Two sections included All three sections included

All three sections support targeted job

0 4 6 8

Brief, concise information

Resume is longer than two pages

Information provided but in paragraph form

Sections are clearly identified with organized

information

Clearly identified and organized information in

each section supports targeted job

0 2 3 4

Spelling & Grammar

Documents are free of spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors

Three or more errors Two errors

No spelling errors, and not more than 1 punctuation or

grammatical error

No spelling or grammatical errors, and

not more than 1 punctuation error

0 3 7 10

Interview Materials Subtotal (50 max)



Grand Total

Name:

School: State:


FBLA JOB INTERVIEW

Interview Rating Sheet Preliminary Round



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Demonstrates the ability to understand and respond to interview questions

Does not answer questions Answers are not relevant

to question asked Answers are relevant to

the question asked

Answers are relevant and fully support knowledge

of position/duties

0 5 10 15

Relates previous experiences/activities with position’s duties and skills necessary to succeed

No evidence of previous experience/activities


mentioned but not related to position’s duties or

skills necessary for success


mentioned and is clearly related to position’s duties


Multiple previous experiences/activities

mentioned and are clearly related to position’s duties


0 5 10 15

Possesses knowledge about the position and career field

No evidence of position or career field knowledge

Has limited knowledge of the organization or


Comprehensive knowledge of the organization or

understanding of the position demonstrated

Extensive knowledge of both the organization and career field demonstrated

0 5 10 15

Asks questions that demonstrate and interest in the organization and understanding of the position

No question asked

Question asked, but it is not related to the organization or


Question asked that is related to the organization

or understanding of the position

Question(s) asked that are directly related to both the

organization and understanding of the

position

0 5 10 15



Participate does not use proper greeting,


Participate’s greeting, introduction, OR closing

was weak

Participate has strong greeting, introduction,

AND closing

Participate is creative in their introduction of


in the conclusion

0 5 10 15


Participate did not demonstrate self-


Participate demonstrated minimal self-confidence,


Participate used strong eye contact, appropriate assertiveness, AND

enthusiasm

Participate led the interview process and


0 3 7 10



inappropriate


weak or distracting





0 3 7 10

Application Materials Student brought application materials to interview


0 5




Performance Total

Materials Prejudged Score (50 max)


Name:

School: State:


LOCAL CHAPTER NAME TAGDISQUALIFICATIONS: The following items will be verified before actual judging begins.If any of the items are checked, the name tag may be disqualified.

____a. The name tag exceeds 4”x4” (Not including the form of attachment to theclothing)

____b. The nametag is not submitted “Ready-to-Wear” in a nametag holder, on alanyard, etc. It must be able to be attached to clothing as submitted.

____c. Name tag does not contain:• A Member’s Name• School

____d. Name tag does not include the current state theme in any of the followingformats:

OUR FUTURE STARTS NOWOur Future Starts Now

____ e. FBLA does not appear somewhere on the name tag (should not be part of thetheme name.)

Up to 20 pts. per item Excellent16-20 pts

Good11-15 pts

Fair6-10 pts

Poor0-5 pts

CONTENTOVERALLAPPEARANCE

NEATNESSACCURACY—Free ofspelling, keying or othererrors

CREATIVE DESIGN


School: ___________________________________________________________

Judge's Signature: __________________________________________________

1

LOCAL CHAPTER NEWSLETTER DISQUALIFICATIONS. The following items will be verified before actual judging begins. If any of the items are checked, the local chapter newsletters may be disqualified.

____a. Two (2) different issues of the local chapter newsletters are not submitted in one letter-sized manila folder.

____b. Folder is not labeled: school name and event title. ____c. Chapter name and date are not included in the masthead. ____d. Newsletters exceed four printed pages (four one-sided or two front and back) ____e. Newsletters do not describe the activities of the local chapter which were

published between the previous year's State Leadership Conference and the current year's Regional Leadership Conference.

_____ DISQUALIFIED

Up to 25 pts per item Excellent 20-25 pts

Good 14-19 pts

Fair 7-13 pts

Poor 0-6 pts

CONTENT—Appropriate news articles of chapter activities/business topics

FORMAT OF NEWSLETTERS—Creative use of headlines/titles, type size/style

OVERALL APPEARANCE AND ARRANGEMENT—Photos/graphics meaningfully and effectively displayed

ACCURACY—Correct grammar/spelling, acceptable style


Chapter Name:________________________________________________________________ Judge’s Signature:_____________________________________________________________ Judge’s Comments:

FBLA LOCAL CHAPTER ANNUAL BUSINESS REPORT Performance Rating Sheet Final Round



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Describe chapter's program of work and summary of year's activities

No evidence of chapter's program of work and

summary of year's activities presented

Chapter's program of work and summary of

year's activities explained briefly

Chapter's program of work and summary of year's activities clearly

outlined

Chapter's program of work and summary of year's activities clearly outlined. Activities are

chronological and clearly explained

0 5 10 15 Describe activities to benefit chapter and its members: Recruitment Leadership development Career exploration and

preparation Business partnerships Chapter fundraising Public relations and chapter publicity

No evidence of activities There is at least one

activity described in four of the components

There is at least one activity described in each

component listed

Multiple activities are described in all

components listed

0 7 14 20 Describe activities to benefit other individuals and organizations: State and national projects Other community service projects

No evidence of activities There is at least one

activity described in one component

There is at least one activity described in each

component listed


components listed

0 7 14 20

Describe conferences attended and recognition received: Participation in FBLA

conferences Other chapter and

individual recognition earned

Competitive event winners and participation

No evidence of conference attended, and

recognition received

There is at least one activity described in one

component

There is at least one activity described in each component listed in this

section


components listed

0 7 14 20

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 3 7 10



confidence












0 3 7 10




Performance Total


Grand Total

School: State:


FBLA LOCAL CHAPTER ANNUAL BUSINESS REPORT Report Rating Sheet



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Include “State of the Chapter” remarks to current members by chapter president.

Report on membership numbers and size of school and community.

This section is missing in the report

Part of this information is missing

All the information is included and easy to find

All the information is included, easy to find, and additional school and/or

community information is given

0 5 10 15

Report activities to benefit chapter and its members: Recruitment Leadership development Career exploration and

preparation Business partnerships Chapter fundraising Public relations and

chapter publicity


There is at least one activity listed in four of

the components

There is at least one activity mentioned in each component listed in this

section

Multiple activities are reported in all

components listed

0 7 14 20

Describe activities to benefit other individuals and organizations: State and national projects Other community service

projects


There is at least one activity listed in one

component


section


components listed

0 5 10 15

Include conferences attended and recognition received: Participation in FBLA

conferences Other chapter and

individual recognition earned

Competitive event winners and participation


There is at least one activity listed in one

component


section


components listed

0 5 10 15

Program of Work Program of Work not included in report Program of Work included in report

0 10

Report Format

Arrange information according to rating sheet (See above expectation items)

Missing one or more sections and/or does not

follow rating sheet


with rating sheet


sheet



0 3 7 10








0 3 7 10



errors


errors

No spelling errors. and not more than 2 grammar



or punctuation error 0 1 3 5


Penalty Points Report Guidelines not followed -5 Total Penalty -

Grand Total

School: State:


LOCAL CHAPTER SCRAPBOOK (REGIONAL AND STATE EVENT ONLY)

DISQUALIFICATIONS: The following items will be verified before actual judging begins. If any of the items are checked, the scrapbook may be disqualified.

a. Not contained in the standard FBLA cover.

b. Pages must not be pre-printed with words, figures, designs, etc., or computer generated.

c. Scrapbook exceeds 100 pages, excluding cover.

d. All pages not numbered including title page, table of contents, and dividers.

e. Title page is not the first page and does not contain the name and number of the local chapter.

f. Scrapbook does not have a table of contents.

Up to 20 pts. per item Excellent 16-20 pts

Good 11-15 pts

Fair 6-10 pts

Poor 0-5 pts

CONTENTS—Record of activities from regional to regional conference

ARRANGEMENT— Orderly presentation of contents

NEATNESS—Smudge free, no visible glue spots, uniformity of lettering, etc.

ACCURACY—Free of spelling, keying or other errors

CREATIVITY—Creativity of page layout/theme

MAXIMUM TOTAL SCORE (100)

School: _

Judge's Signature:

Judge's Comments:

FBLA MANAGEMENT DECISION MAKING




Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker



no problems defined






0 5 10 15






0 7 14 20








0 7 14 20

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the event competencies: Information and communication systems/ human resource management/financial management/business operations/management functions/business ownership/careers/ ethics/marketing/social responsibility/ economic concepts/strategic management





demonstrated

0 7 14 20

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 3 7 10



confidence





and assertiveness

0 1 3 5







0 3 7 10




Grand Total


Name(s):

School: State:


FBLA MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS




Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker



no problems defined






0 5 10 15






0 7 14 20








0 7 14 20


Business size and scope/ systems analysis and design/object oriented analysis and design/user interfaces/system controls/defining systems





demonstrated

0 7 14 20

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 3 7 10



confidence





and assertiveness

0 1 3 5







0 3 7 10




Grand Total

Objective Test Score (to be used in

the event of a tie)

Name(s):

School: State:


Name(s):

School: State:


FBLA MARKETING




Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker



no problems defined






0 5 10 15


No alternatives identified

Alternative(s)given but pro(s) and/or con(s) are

not analyzed



0 7 14 20








0 7 14 20


Basic marketing fundamentals/economics /selling and merchandising/channels of distribution/marketing, information research, and planning/promotion and advertising media/legal, ethical, and social marketing aspects/e- commerce





demonstrated

0 7 14 20

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 3 7 10


Presenters did not demonstrate self

confidence

Presenters maintained eye contact and poise

Presenters had strong eye contact, poise, and had strong voice projection

Entire team demonstrated confidence, poise, and good voice projection

0 1 3 5


Unable to answer

questions

Does not completely

answer questions

Completely answers

questions



0 3 7 10




Grand Total


FBLA MOBILE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT Demonstration Rating Sheet Final Round

(Mark one score per row AND write score in the Points Earned column. Use Tie Breaker column to add or subtract points to break ties.) Application Readability

Not Demonstrated

Below Expectations

Meets Expectations

Exceeds Expectations

Points Earned

Tie Breaker

Packaged with complete file, readme, and instructions

Incomplete package All elements of package are included

All elements of package are included, clearly

labeled, and functional

Packaging is clear to the point that even though

instructions are included, they are unnecessary

0 3 7 10

Application functionality Application does not

launch Application launches Application launches in

appropriate IDE (Xcode, Eclipse, Visual Studio)

Application appears to be compatible with more

than one platform when launched

0 7 14 20

Documentation and copyright compliance



0 10

Application Design

Application addresses the topic/problem

Application does not address the topic/problem

Application addresses the topic/problem at a

minimal level

Application fully addresses the

topic/problem

Application fully addresses the

topic/problem and the correlation is explained in

the instructions 0 7 14 20

Planning process

No explanation or description of the planning process

Explains the process but does not share tangible

planning documents

Explains the process and shares tangible planning

documents

Explains process using industry terminology and displays tangible planning

documents 0 7 14 20

Navigation App navigation is unclear App navigation contains

errors

App navigation is clear and contains no more

than one error

App navigation is error free and can be used without instruction

0 7 14 20

Code Code is incorrectly written Code has 3 or more errors Code is error free and

commented appropriately

Code is error free, commented, and written in a consistent language

0 7 14 20

Icon and graphics

App does not have a custom icon or graphics

App has a basic custom icon and graphics

App has an icon that tells something about the app

App has an icon that tells something about the app and is integrated into app

graphics

0 7 14 20

Social media

Social media is not incorporated

One social media platform is incorporated

Two or more social media platforms are incorporated

App is integrated to work directly with at least one social media application

0 7 14 20

Bugs

App has multiple bugs that impair use

App has bugs that do not impair use

App is bug free and operates without errors

App is bug free and offers a bug reporting system

should a user later discover a bug

0 7 14 20

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 1 3 5



confidence





and assertiveness

0 1 3 5







0 3 7 10




Grand Total

Name(s):

School: State:


FBLA NETWORK DESIGN




Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker



no problems defined






0 5 10 15






0 7 14 20








0 7 14 20


Network installation/ network function/ configuration of Internet resources/ backup and recovery/configuring network/services





demonstrated

0 7 14 20

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 3 7 10


Presenters did not demonstrate self

confidence


confidence




0 1 3 5







0 3 7 10




Grand Total

Objective Test Score (to be used in the event of a

tie)

Name(s):

School: State:


FBLA PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE Performance Rating Sheet Final Round


Motions Classification

Comments Completed Points Earned

Tie Breaker

Main Motion 10

Subsidiary Motion 10

Privileged Motion 10

Incidental Motion 10

Bring Again Motion 10

Business of Meeting

Problem Addressed 20

Proper Use of Parliamentary Terms

10

Voices Projected and Expressions Clear

10

Presiding Official Remained Impartial

5

Members took initiative in meeting

5




Grand Total


Name(s):

School: State:


PARTNERSHIP WITH BUSINESS PROJECT




Front Cover Front cover is not counted against the page limit and must contain the following information: name of the school, state, name of the event, name(s) of students (if applicable), and year (201x-1x)



No page numbers in report



School:

Judge's Signature:

FBLA PARTNERSHIP WITH BUSINESS PROJECT




Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Describes project development and strategies used to implement partnership

No evidence of partnership development

or strategies presented


utilized to implement the partnership


outlined to implement the partnership


are chronological and clearly explained to

implement the partnership

0 7 14 20

Explain the responsibilities of the business and chapter leaders

No leadership roles explained

Leaders were identified but responsibilities were

not explained

Leaders were identified and responsibilities

explained

Project leaders and leadership roles evident

throughout project

0 5 10 15




members

Partnership was clearly a chapter project and

participated in by multiple members

Entire chapter participated in the

partnership and clear evidence is provided of

the impact

0 3 7 10

Show evidence of information learned from partnership;

Business planning/ organization/control/ objectives/goal setting

No evidence of information obtained

from partnership

One example of information obtained from partnership is

presented

Multiple examples of information obtained from partnership is

presented

Multiple examples of information obtained from partnership is

presented and implementation of

knowledge described

0 7 14 20




shared



community

0 1 3 5







0 1 3 5

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 3 7 10



confidence





and assertiveness

0 1 3 5







0 3 7 10




-5 Event Guidelines


Performance Total


Grand Total

School: State:


FBLA PARTNERSHIP WITH BUSINESS PROJECT

Report Rating Sheet



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Project has specific partnership goals and partnership involves a FBLA chapter and a business

This partnership does not involve a FBLA chapter

and a business

Partnership goals are listed but not well defined

Project has specific partnership goals

Project has quantitatively defined goals and

indicates future activities or steps that could be


0 3 7 10

Explain the responsibilities of the business and chapter leaders

No leadership roles explained

Leaders were identified but responsibilities were

not explained

Leaders were identified and responsibilities

explained

Project leaders and leadership roles evident

throughout project

0 5 10 15






Planning, development, AND implementation


Planning, development, and implementation activities/steps are

described and rationale for types of activities is

given

0 7 14 20





Project was recognized by the partners


partners

0 3 7 10

Discuss benefits and concepts learned from the partnership and degree of impact on both partners as a result of project

No benefits, concepts learned, or impact is

stated


Benefits, concepts learned, and degree of

impact for both partners is discussed with tangible

results

Project impacted the partners to a level that

something has dynamically changed with

one or both partners

0 3 7 10





Project was evaluated and recommendations for

change were given

0 3 7 10

Report Format


Missing 1 or more sections and/or does not

follow rating sheet


with rating sheet


sheet



0 3 7 10








0 3 7 10



errors


errors




or punctuation error

0 1 3 5


Penalty Points


Grand Total

School: State:


FBLA PUBLICATION DESIGN




Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Describe the event topic and materials

Materials not described and/or one or more

elements are missing or incomplete

Event topic and at least one of the materials

described

Event topic and all materials described

All materials described and the presenters

connect the different pieces together

0 7 14 20



and process


Explain both the design AND the development

process

Industry explanation of both design and

development process

0 7 14 20

Create interest and desire of the design for the intended target audience

Does not create interest or desire of the design for

the target audience

Describes two or more features of the design that would assist in selling the

publication

Describes four or more features of the design that would assist in selling the

publication

Describes at least four features that would assist in selling the publication

and how the design connects to target

audience

0 7 14 20

Incorporates a consistency in graphic design to theme

Consistency in publication design to theme not

addressed

Explains how publication design is consistent with

theme

Demonstrates with promotional materials the

consistency between publication design and

theme

Emphasize interpretation of the topic and design as

it relates to publication design and theme including use of

promotional materials

0 5 10 15

Includes correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and information related to event topic


errors and unrelated information


errors with 2–3 unrelated ideas

No spelling errors, 1–2 grammar, punctuation errors. All information

relates to topic

No spelling errors; only 1 grammar or punctuation

error. All information relates to topic using industry terminology

0 1 3 5

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 1 3 5



confidence





and assertiveness

0 1 3 5







0 3 7 10




-5 Event Guidelines


Grand Total

Name(s):

School: State:


FBLA PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT




Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker



topic used


performance


video



0 3 7 10

Describes the use and implementation of innovative audio editing and video technology

No explanation of use or implementation of audio

or video

Audio editing OR proper OR video uses 1 camera angle or not in focus and

poor sound quality

Audio editing has appropriate volume and

quality AND video technology uses multiple

angles, steady, and focused


and software

0 7 14 20

Include elements that are related to the topic and directed towards a specific audience

Elements are not related towards the topic or a

specific audience

Elements are related to the topic OR directed

towards a specific audience

Elements are related to the topic AND directed

towards a specific audience

Elements are creative enhancing the message resulting in audience

participation

0 7 14 20

Video is incorporated into the presentation informing and/or evoking a changed attitude towards the issue

Does not show the video Video is shown but does

result in an effective message being conveyed

Video is shown informing and/or evoking a changed attitude towards the issue

Video is shown informing and/or evoking a changed attitude towards the issue and calls for action from

the audience

0 7 14 20




0 10

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 1 3 5



confidence





and assertiveness

0 1 3 5







0 3 7 10




-5 Event Guidelines


Grand Total

Name(s):

School: State:


FBLA PUBLIC SPEAKING




Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Incorporate FBLA-PBL goals into speech

No FBLA-PBL goals mentioned in speech

FBLA-PBL goals were not clearly incorporated into

speech

FBLA-PBL goals were clearly incorporated into

speech

FBLA-PBL goals were clearly incorporated and implemented throughout

the speech

0 3 7 10



speech


speech


central theme

0 3 7 10





provided


provided



0 3 7 10

Delivery Skills



clearly presented


defined immediately


the speech body

0 3 7 10





speech


topic(s)

0 5 10 20






presentation

0 3 7 10

Delivers quality presentation



eye contact



Delivers memorized presentation and utilizes

appropriate body language and hand gestures

0 5 10 15



confidence





0 5 10 15




Grand Total

Name:

School: State:


FBLA SALES PRESENTATION




Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Presents appropriate greeting

No introduction was presented

The conversation began, but the customer had to start the presentation

The conversation was initiated by the presenter

Presenter is creative in their introduction and includes the product

0 3 7 10

Able to determine needs

No questions were utilized to determine needs

Presenter asks questions but specific needs are not

determined

Presenter uses questions to determine the need of

the customer

Presenter uses questions to determine the need of the customer and relates the needs to the product

0 3 7 10

Presenting the product/service

No product/service was presented

Presenter was unable to create interest in the

product/service or the product features

Presenter was able to create interest in the

product/service through knowledge of its features

Presenter was able to convert unnecessary

item(s)(wants) into needed item(s)(needs)

0 3 7 10

Able to overcome objections

Objections were not addressed or overcome

1 objective was overcome 2–3 objections were

overcome

All objections were overcome and sale

resulted

0 3 7 10

Demonstrates suggestion selling

No additional items were offered

Additional items were suggested, but did not

relate to the product/service

Additional items were suggested that relate to

the product/service

Additional items were suggested that relate to

product/service and enhance the sale

0 3 7 10

Able to close the sale Sale was not suggested

Presenter asks for the sale but not all objections were

addressed

Presenter asks for the sale and there is little

apprehension in agreeing

The sales person didn’t have to ask for the sale,

the presentation confirmed the customer’s

intent to buy

0 3 7 10

Demonstrates the ability to develop relationship

No follow up was mentioned

Non-effective follow up was mention

Sale was finalized and interest in product/service

was established

Relationship was established resulting in

customer loyalty

0 3 7 10

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 3 7 10



confidence





and assertiveness

0 3 7 10







0 3 7 10



Dress Code not followed -5 Event Guidelines not followed -5 Total

Penalty -

Grand Total

Name:

School: State:


FBLA SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN




Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker



topic used


performance


video



0 3 7 10

Describes the use and implementation of innovative technology

No explanation of use or implementation of

technology

Identification OR implementation of

innovative technology

Implementation and demonstration of video techniques, equipment,

and software


and software

0 7 14 20



and process


Explains both the design and the development

process



0 7 14 20

Incorporates campaign into presentation

Does not present campaign

Campaign is presented but contains less than 3

models of social media OR contains 3 models

that are not well developed

Campaign is presented with 3 models of social

media and is well developed

Campaign is presented with 3 models of social

media and is fully developed

0 7 14 20




0 10

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 1 3 5



confidence





and assertiveness

0 1 3 5







0 3 7 10




-5 Event Guidelines


Grand Total

Name(s):

School: State:


FBLA SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT




Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker



no problems defined






0 5 10 15






0 7 14 20








0 7 14 20


Event management/ decision making/strategic planning/delegation/ leadership/ethics/ entertainment industry/ marketing and promotion/sales/ entrepreneurship/human resources/careers





demonstrated

0 7 14 20

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 3 7 10



confidence





and assertiveness

0 1 3 5







0 3 7 10




Grand Total

Objective Test Score (to be used in the event of a

tie)

Name(s):

School: State:

Judge's Signature: Date:

TALENT SHOW

(REGIONAL/STATE ONLY) School Name

Act Performed

ITEM POSSIBLE POINTS

POINTS AWARDED

Showmanship Stage Presence, Confidence, Poise 40

Talent Ability to do what the activity or skill requires; memorization; choreography

40

Entertainment Audience Appeal 20

*Judges must adjust scores to avoid any ties.

JUDGES’S TOTAL: _____

Judge's Signature:

Judge's Comments:

FBLA WEBSITE DESIGN Demonstration Rating Sheet Final Round



Demonstrated Below

Expectations Meets



Tie Breaker

Website usability and navigation

Website is not usable Website usable but does

not follow event guidelines

Website usable and meets all guidelines

Website contains more features than what is

required in the guidelines 0 7 14 20

Color, backgrounds, font, and sounds are appropriate for the topic

No design principles applied






0 3 7 10

Graphics appropriate for topic

No graphic design principles applied Graphics are distracting Graphics are appropriate


0 3 7 10

Site Content

Fully address the topic Topic is not followed Topic is not fully

developed Topic is fully addressed User with no knowledge of the topic can identify

based on site 0 7 14 20

Site contains multiple elements providing evidence of production skill

No evidence of website production skill demonstrated

Website is designed using limited features

Website contains use of multiple technologies

Website contains advanced features

0 7 14 20


Site contains grammar or spelling errors

Site contains 3 or less spelling or grammar errors

Site contains 1 grammar and no spelling errors

Site is free of grammar and spelling errors

0 3 7 10

Site documentation and copyright compliance



0 10

Project Evaluation

Site is compatible with multiple platforms

Site is not compatible with any platforms

Site is only compatible with one platform

Site opens appropriately on at least 2 platforms

Site opens appropriately on more than 2 platforms

0 7 14 20

Site interactivity functions and is error free

Site interactivity contains errors that prevent the

execution

Site interactivity contains errors that did not prevent

execution

Site interactivity is error free

Site interactivity is error free and enhances the experience for the user

0 7 14 20

Website elements are consistent across all pages

Only one page is presented Pages are not consistent Pages are consistent

Pages are consistent and elements enhance the


0 7 14 20

Delivery Skills




not logical




0 3 7 10



confidence












0 3 7 10


Penalty Points (Mark all that apply) Time over 7

minutes -5 Dress Code not followed -5 Event Guidelines


Grand Total

Name(s):

School: State:


WHO’S WHO IN KENTUCKY FBLA RATING SHEET

NOMINEE’S NAME _ _ _ _

CHAPTER _ _ _ _

(Points listed at the right are the maximum possible for each category.)

INVOLVEMENT IN FBLA (High School Level Only) Maximum Points

Years of membership in FBLA -- 2 pts. per year _8 Attendance at FBLA Leadership Development Camp – 2 pts each _6 Participation in FBLA conference

(Region(2), State(3), Fall NLC(2), National(3)) 10 FBLA Offices Held:

State (Including Regional President) – 5 pts each 10 Regional (except Regional President) –3 pts each _6 Local – 2 pts each National – 5 pts

_6 _5

Participation in competitive events – 1 pt each 10 Other FBLA honors/achievements _4 FBLA committees/chapter activities 10

75

INVOLVEMENT IN OTHER SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, GRADES 9-12 (Up to 10 points)

Membership and involvement in school organizations and activities other than FBLA _5

Membership and involvement in community organizations and activities _5

10

PREPARATION THROUGH COURSE WORK IN BUSINESS (Up to 10 points)

Enrollment in business subjects _5 Successful completion of business subjects _5

BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Future Level Business Level Leader Level America Level

10

_3 _4 _4 _4

15 NOMINEE’S STATEMENT (Up to 10 points)

Thoughts clearly organized and expressed _5 Correct use of grammar, punctuation, and spelling _3 Appearance of the application _2

10

TOTAL SCORE 120

FORMAT GUIDE OVERVIEW 139

GENERAL GUIDELINES 134

ELECTRONIC RÉSUMÉ GUIDELINES 140

STANDARDS OF MAILABILITY 140

FAIR USE GUIDELINES FOR EDUCATIONAL USE 141

AGENDA 142

ITINERARY 143

LABEL/ENVELOPE 144

BUSINESS LETTER 144

PERSONAL LETTER 145

LETTER WITH ADVANCED FEATURES 146

LETTER & MEMO SECOND PAGE 146

EMAIL 147

MEMORANDUM 148

NEWS RELEASE 149

MINUTES 150

OUTLINE 151

REPORT 152

REPORT CONTINUED 153

ENDNOTE PAGE 153

CITATIONS 154

REFERENCE PAGE 155

TABLES 156

ELECTRONIC RÉSUMÉ 157

TABLE OF CONTENTS 158

Revised 2014

Copyright FBLA-PBL 2014. All Rights Reserved. Designed by: FBLA-PBL, Inc CHAPTER MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK | 137

OVERVIEW In today’s business world, communication is consistently expressed through writing. Successful businesses require a consistent message throughout the organization. A foundation of this strategy is the use of a format guide, which enables a corporation to maintain a uniform image through all its communications. Use this guide to prepare for Computer Applications and Word Processing skill events.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

Font Size: 11 or 12

Font Style: Times New Roman, Arial, Calibri, or Cambria

Spacing: 1 space after punctuation ending a sentence (stay consistent within the document) 1 space after a semicolon 1 space after a comma 1 space after a colon (stay consistent within the document) 1 space between state abbreviation and zip code

Letters: Block Style with Open Punctuation Top Margin: 2 inches Side and Bottom Margins: 1 inch

Bulleted Lists: Single space individual items; double space between items (enumerated items)

Memorandums: Standard Style Top Margin: 2 inches Side and Bottom Margins: 1 inch

Unbound Report: Body double spaced Top Margin: 2 inches first page, 1 inch remaining pages Side and Bottom Margins: 1 inch Page number is placed 0.5 inches at right margin starting on page 2

Leftbound Report: Body double spaced Top Margin: 2 inches first page, 1 inch remaining pages Side Margins: Left 11.5 inches – Right 1 inch Bottom Margin: 1 inch Page number is placed 0.5 inches at right margin starting on page 2

Miscellaneous Documents: Top Margin: 2 inches (Agenda, Itinerary, Minutes, News Release, Outline, Table of Contents) Side and Bottom Margins: 1 inch

Miscellaneous Notes: Left justification of documents is to be used unless otherwise indicated. Main and subheadings should be keyed in boldface.

References: All references must be placed in alphabetical order.

Note: Documents in this style manual may not show the correct top margins because of the instruction box at the top of the page.

ELECTRONIC RÉSUMÉ GUIDELINES Job seekers now turn to email and online job databases to apply for open positions. Currently, almost 50 percent of mid-size employers and just about all large-size employers use on online job tracking systems. This results in more requests for online job applications and a need for applicants to create an scannable, electronic résumé.

Here are tips to create a clear, readable electronic résumé:

• do not use boldface, italics, underlining, script, bullets, logos, symbols, or shading • do not use artistic or decorative font • do not use condensed typeface; white space separates letters and no space mashes them together • do not use vertical lines, only horizontal lines • do not use two column formats or designs • begin each line at the left margin and do not justify the right margin • use a laser printer, black ink, and résumé paper to achieve the sharpest possible image for effective scanning

STANDARDS OF MAILABILITY The following regulations apply to the Computer Applications and Word Processing events. Materials submitted in these events are graded against the standard of zero errors and businesslike format. The Format Guide must be followed to ensure proper formatting of any word processing document in these events.

In grading these materials, the following errors will make the copy mailable with slight corrections and will result in a penalty of two (1) points.

• omission of a nonessential part of a document (e.g., reference initials, enclosure notation, etc.) • minor errors in vertical or horizontal placement • minor spacing errors • inserted or omitted words that do not change the meaning of the sentence • The following errors will make the copy mailable with serious corrections and will result in a penalty of five (5) points per error. • keying or spelling errors • inserted or omitted words that change the meaning of the sentence • formatting errors • failure to follow directions

FAIR USE GUIDELINES FOR EDUCATIONAL USE

Text for Use in Multimedia Projects

What You Can Do

According to

Fine Print

Same rights as "Printed Material" above

Students may incorporate text in multimedia projects up to 10% or 100 words, whichever is less. Teachers may incorporate into multimedia for teaching courses.

Fair Use Guidelines for

Educational Multimedia

Teachers may use for two years, after that permission is required. Students may keep in portfolio for life.

Video ("Motion Media") for Use in Multimedia

Projects

Videotapes DVD Laser Discs QuickTime Movies Encyclopedias (CD ROM)

Students "may use portions of lawfully acquired copyrighted works in their academic multimedia", defined as 10% or three minutes (whichever is less) of "motion media".



"Proper attribution and credit must be noted for all copyrighted works included in multimedia, including those prepared under fair use."Tina Ivany, UC San

Diego 12/08/95.

Video for Integration into Video Projects

.

Videotapes DVD Laser Discs QuickTime Movies Encyclopedias (CD ROM)

Students "may use portions of lawfully acquired copyrighted working in their academic multimedia".



The material must be legitimately acquired (a legal copy, not bootleg or home recording).

Illustrations and Photographs

Photograph Illustration Collections of photographs

Collections of illustrations

Single works may be used in their entirety but not more than 5 images by an artitist or photographer. From a collection, not more than 15 images or 10%, whichever is less.



Older illustrations may be in the public domain, but the collection may be copyrighted.

Music for Integration into Multimedia / Video

Projects

Music Up to 10% or no more than 30 seconds of a copyrighted musical composition may be reproduced, performed, and displayed as part of a multimedia program produced by an educator or student for educational purposes.



Some authorities site a maximum length of 30 seconds. (www.indiana.edu), some do not mention a maximum (Tina Ivany, UCSD,

12/08/95).

Internet

Internet connections

World Wide Web

Images may be downloaded for student projects.

Sound files may be downloaded for use in projects (see portion restrictions

above).


Educational Multimedia & DMCA

Images may not be reposted onto the Internet without permission.

Sound or music files may not be copied and posted on the Internet without permission.

Sources: United States Copyright Office Circular 21; Sections 107, 108, and 110 of the Copyright Act (1976) and subsequent amendments, including the Digital Millennium Copyright Act; Fair Use Guidelines for Educational Multimedia; and cable systems (and their associations).

AGENDA

FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA-PHI BETA LAMBDA

(DS)

Board of Directors Agenda

(DS)

Tuesday, March 20, 20

(DS)

Call to Order—Jean Buckley, Chief Executive Officer (DS)

Roll Call—Mary Anvil, Secretary

Reading of the Minutes—Mary Anvil, Secretary

Treasurer’s Report—Harvey Weinberg, Treasurer

Other Officer Reports

6. Committee Reports Accounting—Mildred Wright Social—Betty Einstein Fund-raising—Bret Rushmore

(SS)

Unfinished Business

New Business

Date of Next Meeting

Adjournment

Note:

Numbers may be left or right aligned.

1"

Top Margin: 2"

Side Margins: 1"

ITINERARY

ITINERARY

(DS)

M. J. Lawson

(DS)

October 10–13, 20

(DS)

Sunday, October 10

(DS)

9:30 a.m. Depart Memphis Municipal Airport, United Airlines, Flight 433, nonstop, lunch served

(DS) 1:02 p.m. (DS) 5:30 p.m.

Arrive San Francisco International Airport

Depart hotel for Chinatown visit

Monday, October 11

9:00 a.m. Conference at Mark Hopkins Hotel

Reminder: Call Pat Martin to confirm dinner arrangements for tomorrow

Tuesday, October 12

9:00 a.m. Conference at Mark Hopkins Hotel

7:00 p.m. Dinner with Pat Martin

Wednesday, October 13

9:30 a.m. Depart hotel for airport

12:20 p.m. Depart San Francisco International Airport, United Airlines, Flight 700, one stop, lunch served

7:15 p.m. Arrive Memphis Municipal Airport

1"

Top Margin: 2"

Side Margins: 1"

LABEL/ENVELOPE

The Optical Character Recognition (OCR) style, including all recommended abbreviations, is to be used

by the company for all labels and envelopes.

BUSINESS LETTER

MS JUNE R TIJERINA CLAIMS DEPARTMENT GOLDEN INSURANCE COMPANY 1846 MARKET STREET

SAN FRANCISCO CA 94102-1234

Current Date

(QS)

Ms. Terra Green 1923 Deserama Circle Cottonwood, AZ 86326 (DS)

Dear Ms. Green (DS) This letter is keyed in block style with open punctuation. All lines, including the date, inside address, salutation, and closing begin at the left margin. A double space is left between all letter parts except before the inside address and the writer’s name, where a quadruple space (4 returns) will be found. (DS) This letter style is to be used for FBLA-PBL competition. (DS)

Sincerely

(QS)

Barbara Small Director of Education

(DS) xx

Top Margin: 2"

Side Margins: 1"

PERSONAL LETTER

1912 Association Drive Reston, VA 20191-1591 Current Date

(QS)

Ms. Terra Green 1923 Deserama Circle Cottonwood, AZ 86326 (DS)

Dear Ms. Green (DS) This letter represents an acceptable format for a personal business letter. As you can see, the format is identical to a business letter keyed in block style with open punctuation. Additional- ly, reference initials are not included. (DS)

Sincerely

(QS)

Barbara Small

Top Margin: 2"

Side Margins: 1"

LETTER WITH ADVANCED FEATURES

LETTER & MEMO SECOND PAGE

Current Date

(DS)

CONFIDENTIAL (If no mailing notation, QS after date.) (DS) Attention FBLA-PBL Competitors FBLA-PBL, Inc. 1912 Association Drive Reston, VA 20191-1591 (DS)

Ladies and Gentlemen (DS)

LETTER FORMAT WITH ADVANCED FEATURES (If no subject line, DS after salutation.) (DS) This letter illustrates the placement of all advanced letter parts as described on the enclosed sheet. It also illustrates the block style letter with open punctuation. (DS) Please refer to this letter when keying such a document to avoid making formatting errors. (DS)

Sincerely (DS)

FBLA-PBL, INC.

(QS)

Barbara Small Director of Education (DS)

xx (DS)

Enclosure (DS)

c Ms. Jean Buckley, President/CEO (DS)

Best of luck in your competition!

Top Margin: 2"

Side Margins: 1"

Name of Addressee or Company Page 2 (SS)

Date (DS)

Top Margin: 1"

Spacing of Materials: SS

Spacing after Date to Body: DS

EMAIL

To: [email protected] From: [email protected] (since this field is automatically generated it may only show

in the recipient’s email heading) Cc: [email protected] Bcc: [email protected] Date: Wed, April 10, 2013 at 8:47 PM (since this field is automatically generated it may

only show in the recipient’s email heading)

Subject line: Netiquette Rules

Ms. Young

When sending a business email use proper grammar, spelling, capitalization, and sentence structure. Use abbreviations and acronyms sparingly, and avoid using emoticons. Answer email promptly, even if there’s only time for a quick, one line response. Answering email is a professional courtesy that tells the sender he or she is not being ignored.

An email heading includes the To, From, Cc, Bcc, Date, and Subject fields. In this email, the marketing director is copied and the executive director is blind copied. The director will receive this email without the receiver (in this case, the communications manager) knowing it.

The subject line is used to summarize the email’s content and should be precise and brief. The body of the email provides information and details regarding the subject. Word documents, PDFs, images, and other documents can be attached to an email and sent electronically.

Remember, an email is a written document that can easily be viewed by someone other than the intended recipient(s). Be careful what you type; do not include libelous, slanderous or defamatory remarks. If you’re emailing information confidentially, you should include a confidential tag line below the signature.

Barbara Small Education Director FBLA-PBL 1912 Association Drive Reston, VA 20191 800-325-2946 www.fbla-pbl.org

mailto:[email protected]




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

MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT: Formatting a Standard Memorandum (DS) When formatting a standard memorandum, use a 2-inch top margin. Next, key the heading lines with a double space between each. Note that each heading is typed in ALL CAPS and informational lines are aligned on the left. The subject line should be keyed with initial caps and followed by a double space.

Paragraphs are aligned at the left margin and are single spaced with a double between each. The competitor should key his/her initials at the left margin a double space below the body of the last paragraph in lowercase letters. If an attachment or enclosure is included, the word “Attachment” or “Enclosure” should be keyed at the left margin a double space below the competitor’s initials.

xx (DS)

Enclosure

Judging Committee

Current

FBLA-PBL Competitors TO: (DS) FROM:

(DS) DATE: (DS)

Top Margin: 2"

Side Margins: 1"

NEWS RELEASE

Top Margin: 2"

Side Margins: 1"

NEWS RELEASE (DS) Contact: Patricia Wells, Adviser XYZ Club 1801 E. National Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85007-0032 602-555-1234 (DS)

Release May 1, 20— (DS)

STUDENTS EARN TRIP TO FBLA NATIONAL CONFERENCE (DS)

Fifteen XYZ Club members have been selected to represent Arizona at the National

Leadership Conference.

These students have the opportunity to attend this conference with over 8,000 delegates

representing each state.

To raise funds to attend this conference, members will hold a yard sale and silent auction

May 23–24 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the school.

Any community members wishing to make a donation for the yard sale/silent auction may

contact Patricia Wells at the above number. (DS)

###

Body: DS

MINUTES

XYZ CLUB

(DS)

Minutes of September 1, 20 (DS)

Call to Order

(DS) The regular meeting of the XYZ Club was called to order on Monday, September 1, 20 at 3:30 p.m. President Steve Dockray called the meeting to order with Secretary Dale Williams recording minutes. (DS) Attendance

All members were in attendance.

Minutes

The minutes of the August 1, 20 meeting were read. Justin Vaughn moved to approve the minutes as read. They were seconded and approved.

Treasurer’s Report

Treasurer Kelly Osborne reported a chapter balance as of September 1, 20 of $347.16. The report was filed.

Unfinished Business

The date for the Winter Dance was announced. It will be held November 27 in the main gym. The price per person will be $5 each or $8 per couple.

New Business

None.

Announcements

Reminder for all members to begin collecting pledges for the March of Dimes March for Babies.

Adjournment

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:10 p.m.

(QS)

Terra Green, Secretary

Top Margin: 2"

Side Margins: 1"

OUTLINE

FORMATTING OUTLINES

(DS) I. VERTICAL SPACING (DS)

A. Title of Outline 1. Two-inch top margin 2. Followed by a double space

B. Major Headings 1. All headings preceded by a double space

a. Organized thoughts b. Easy to read c. Professional appearance

(1) Extra credit (2) Five points

2. All major headings following by a double space 3. All subheadings single spaced

(DS) II. HORIZONTAL SPACING (DS)

A. Title of Outline Centered Over Line of Writing B. Major Headings and Subheadings

1. Identifying lowercase roman numerals aligned at left margin or aligned on periods

2. Identifying letters and numbers for each subsequent level of subheading aligned below the first word of the preceding heading

(DS) III. CAPITALIZATION (DS)

A. Title of Outline Keyed in ALL CAPS B. Major Headings Keyed in ALL CAPS C. First-order Subheadings Keyed with All Major Words Beginning with Initial Caps D. Second-order Subheadings Keyed with First Word Only Using Initial Cap

Top Margin: 2"

Side Margins: 1"

Spacing in Body: SS

REPORT

Top Margin: 2"

Side Margins: 1"

Spacing in Body: DS

(DS)

Standard Margins

REPORT FORMATTING

(DS)

With the exception of the left margin, all margin settings are the same for the unbound

and leftbound reports. The right margin is one inch. A top margin of two inches and a bottom

margin of one inch are used on the first page of reports. All remaining pages are keyed with

one inch top and bottom margins.

Page Numbering

The first page of a report is not numbered. On the second and subsequent pages, place the

page number in the upper right side of the page header. Reference pages should also be num-

bered.

Long Quotes

Quoted material of four or more lines should be single spaced, indented 0.5 inches from

both the left and right margins, and double space above and below the quoted materials.

Enumerated or Bulleted Items

Indent enumerated or bulleted items 0.5 inches from the left margin; block the lines at the

beginning of the first word of the item. The right margin for enumerated and bulleted items

remains at one inch. Single space individual items; double space between items as well as

above and below a series of items.

Headings and Subheadings

Main heading. Center the main heading in ALL CAPS and bold over the body.

Side headings. Begin side headings at the left margin. Capitalize the first letter of the first

word and all other main words in each heading. Bold side headings. Paragraph headings.

Indent paragraph headings 0.5 inches from the left margin. Capitalize first letter of the first

word only. Underline the heading and follow it with a period.1

Citations

A parenthetical citation places relevant source information in parenthesis after a quote or

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(DS) 1D. F. Dansereau, “Learning Strategy Research,” Thinking and Learning Skills, Vol. 1,

Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum, 1999, p. 111.

(DS) 2Rose Huber, “Teaching Students How to Study,” Eastside Weekend, September 1–7, 1998,

p. 18. (DS)

3Theodore Silver, Study Smart, New York: Villard Books, 2000, p. 99.

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He was ready to move forward with the plan and encouraged his friends to work quickly (Woodsworth 283).

Quotation:

Woodsworth stated, “It’s time to get the ball rolling” (Woodsworth 283).

Work with multiple authors:

Woodsworth received a Nobel Prize for the work on this project (Jones, Smith, and Moore 79).

“What a success!” Stewart shouted (Jones et al. 99). *use this format repeatedly once the citation that includes all author last names has been used

Print sources with no author:

The average surface temparature of earth has increased more than one degree Fahrenheit

since 1900 (“Impact of Global Warming” 7).

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(Allen, News on Global Warming, www.globalwarming.abc).

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Bohlman, Herbert M., and Mary Jane Dundas. The Legal, Ethical and International Environment of Business.

5th ed. Cincinnati, OH: Penguin, 1987. Print.

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The Economist, Princeton Press: Princeton, 1997. Print.

Sample Magazine Reference:

Cohen, Stephen S., and J. Bradford DeLong. “Shaken and Stirred.” Atlantic Monthly Jan.–Feb. 2005: 112. Print.

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“Coca-Cola Paid CEO $32 Million U.S. in 2007.” Toronto Star 4 Mar. 2008: B2.

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Thomason, Larisa. HTML Tip: Why Valid Code Matters. Webmaster Tips Newsletter. Dec. 2003.

NetMechanic. 6 Jan. 2008 <http://www.netmechanic.com/ news/vol6/html_no20.htm>.

Sample Encyclopedia:

Nazi Party. New Encyclopedia Britannica. New York: Somerset, 1997 ed.

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Chirac, Jacques. Interview by John Smith. Time 16 Feb. 2003. 10 Oct. 2005

http://www.time.com/time/europe/magazine/2003/0224/cover/interview.html>.

Sample Booklet/Pamphlet Reference:

Diabetes Care: Blood Glucose Monitoring. Burnaby, BC: LifeScan Canada, 1997.

Sample DVD Reference:

Encarta 2004 Reference Library. CD-ROM. Microsoft, 2003.

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“New York Museum Celebrates Life of Einstein.” By Martha Graybow. Reuters, New York. WBFO, Buffalo. 13

Nov. 2002.

Sample Government Pubs Reference:

United States. National Council on Disability. Carrying on the Good Fight Summary Paper from Think

Tank 2000- Advancing the Civil and Human Rights of People with Disabilities from Diverse Cultures.

Washington: GPO, 2000

http://www.netmechanic.com/

http://www.time.com/time/europe/magazine/2003/0224/cover/interview.html

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Position

Current Salary

Percent Increase

Amount Increase

New Salary

Accountant 26,000.00 6.5 1,690.00 27,290.00 Administrative Assistant 23,000.00 5.5 1,265.00 24,265.00 Data Entry Clerk 16,500.00 4.5 742.50 17,242.50 Executive Assistant 25,000.00 6.5 1,625.00 26,625.00 Office Specialist 19,000.00 5.0 950.00 19,950.00

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Accountant 26,000.00 6.5 1,690.00 27,290.00 Administrative Assistant 23,000.00 5.5 1,265.00 24,265.00 Data Entry Clerk 16,500.00 4.5 742.50 17,242.50 Executive Assistant 25,000.00 6.5 1,625.00 26,625.00

Office Specialist 19,000.00 5.0 950.00 19,950.00

Total $109,500.00 $6,272.50 $115,372.50

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JENNIFER SMITH 1234 Jupiter Lane- Jupiter, Florida 33458 777-888-9999 [email protected]

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Marketing Manager with the ability to promote sales growth and exceed profit goals while utilizing exceptional organizational, time management, and interpersonal relationship skills

MARKETING SKILLS

Research and assess potential market size for new products, identify problems and the need for changes in product design, develop detailed marketing plans based on team input, create catchy slogans and jingles to attract new customers

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, knowledge- able in HTML code, extensive Internet search capabilities utilizing key words and phrases, ability to type 75 words per minute with accuracy

EDUCATION (Note if education is recent include it here; if work experience is more recent, move education down after employment experience)

XYZ High School, Reston, VA, pending graduation 2014 or graduated 2014 (FBLA)

Bachelor of Science in Marketing with minor in Business Administration, 2013, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, GPA: 3.97/4.0 (include GPA if greater than 3.0) (PBL)

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Sales Associate for Dip and Dots, Jupiter, Florida, May 2007–Oct. 2007

Engaged customers and promoted ice cream; answered customer questions, and provided additional information as needed; processed cash, check and credit card transactions; cleaned store on a daily basis, and opened and closed store as needed

Jupiter Marketing Office, Jupiter, Florida, January 2013–June 2013 (internship)

Analyzed marketing objectives and developed a training manual for new employees; generated over 300 new customer leads; wrote, designed, and created annual fundraising brochures; collaborated with office staff and produced quality work; and completed 400+ internship hours

REFERENCES

Available Upon Request



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Preface ..................................................................................................................................... ii (DS)

Alphabetical List ..................................................................................................................... iv (DS)

Introduction

Philosophy .......................................................................................................................... 2 Purpose (SS) .......................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Software Comparison

Cost Factors ....................................................................................................................... 5 Hardware Requirements ..................................................................................................... 6 Implementation Plan .......................................................................................................... 7 Training Needs ................................................................................................................. 12 Miscellaneous Factors ...................................................................................................... 15

Summary and Recommendations

Summary .......................................................................................................................... 18 Recommendations ............................................................................................................ 22

Bibliography .......................................................................................................................... 28

Appendices

Appendix A: Glossary of Computer Terms ..........................................................................31 Appendix B: Organizational Chart .................................................................................. 35

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Page numbers should be right aligned with leader lines.

Recognition Awards Section

COMMONWEALTH AWARD OF MERIT The Commonwealth Award of Merit, a chapter must acquire a minimum of 100 points by completing listed activities and submit this application to the State Adviser by March 20, 2020. Maximum Activity Points _____ 10 pts Participate in the State Project* _____ 30 pts (max) Participate in Unite to Serve* _____ 10 pts (max) Work to achieve the State Goals (2 points for each goal achieved)* _____ 10 pts Community Service Activity* _____ 5 pts Nominated an Outstanding Local Adviser _____ 5 pts Raised money for the March of Dimes LOCALLY (Not at a Conference)* _____ 5 pts Contributed to the State Scholarship Fund (Not National Fund) _____ 5 pts Increased chapter membership by 5 members _____ 5 pts Public Relations Activity (Something to increase awareness within community)* _____ 5 pts Compete in at least 10 Regional Competitive Events _____ 10 pts (max) FBLA Week Activities (2 points each) _____ 10 pts Use a State-Participating Fundraiser who donates a percentage from a fundraising activity to the state chapter* _____ 5 pts Promote American Enterprise Day* _____ 10 pts Recruit/Maintain Professional Division Members* _____ 5 pts Have a local businessperson speak at a chapter meeting* _____ 5 pts Present FBLA members with information on PBL (speaker, handout, etc.) _____ 10 pts Charter or Reactivate a Middle or High School Chapter _____ 10 pts Attended National Conference in Baltimore _____ 10 pts Attended Leadership Development Camp _____ 5 pts Attended Regional Fall Leadership Conference _____ 10 pts Attend National Fall Leadership Conference in Chicago, IL _____ 5 pts Attended Regional Spring Leadership Conference _____ 5 pts Attending State Leadership Conference _____ 10 pts Running a candidate for a Regional Office _____ 10 pts Running a candidate for a State Office _____ 10 pts Submitting an application for Gold Seal Award _____ 20 pts (max)Submit an application for one of the four Business Achievement Awards (2 points for each application SUBMITTED, not registered)* _____ 20 pts (max) Submit an application for one of the four Community Service Awards (2 points for each application SUBMITTED, not registered)* _____ 10 pts Submit Monthly Activity Reports by 10th of each month (1 pt for each report) _____ Total Points Chapter NAME (NOT NUMBER):_______________________Region Number: ___

*Indicates activity where information is needed on the following page.

GOLD SEAL AWARD OF MERIT FBLA AWARD OF MERIT RECOGNITION AWARD (NATIONAL ONLY) Hollis and Kitty Guy Award

The Hollis and Kitty Guy Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit recognizes outstanding local chapters which have actively participated in projects and programs identified with the goals of FBLA-PBL.

ELIGIBILITY

Active local chapters must be nominated by the state chair and be on record in the FBLA-PBL national office as having paid dues by February 1 of the current school year.

REGULATIONS

1. Each state may select up to 15 percent of active local chapters to receive this honor.

2. Prior to nomination, each local chapter that wishes to be considered must submit an application and a copy of the Local Chapter Annual Business Report to the state office by the designated deadline.

3. The state chair or state adviser must complete the entry form and certify that the chapters listed have met the Gold Seal Award of Merit criteria. This entry must be submitted to the National Office by the state chair or state adviser.

PROCEDURE

At the beginning of the school year, FBLA chapters should review the Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit Application for required activities and other suggested activities for the Gold Seal Award of Merit. This list serves as a guide for the state office in the evaluation process.

An application will be sent to each chapter. Those chapters which wish to be considered must return the completed application and a copy of the Local Chapter Annual Business Report to the FBLA state office by the designated deadline. Those chapters which have completed the required activities and accumulate the greatest number of points from other activities will be selected up to the limit of 15 percent of the local chapters.

AWARDS

The number of awards presented at the National Leadership Conference is determined by the number of nominations verified by the national office.

GOLD SEAL AWARD OF MERIT (Cont’d)

To be considered for the Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit, mail this form with a copy of your Local Chapter Annual Business Report to the FBLA state office by March 20, 2020.

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CITY AND ZIP CHAPTER NO.

GOLD SEAL CHAPTER AWARD OF MERIT APPLICATION Required Activities: (Attach additional pages if needed)

Please check the following required criteria that your chapter has met this year. ALL ARE NECESSARY TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE GOLD SEAL:

1. Submitted a copy of Local Annual Business Report to the state office.

(This must be prepared according to the guidelines for this event. Can be submitted electronically.)

2. Paid initial state and national dues by October 20

3. Sent representatives to the State Leadership Conference

4. Officer and Adviser attended FBLA Officer Leadership Development Camp

5. Promoted FBLA through FBLA Week/Month Activities.

Itemized promotional activities:

6. Conducted projects or programs identified with the FBLA-PBL goals Itemize:

7. Entered participants in at least ten(10) of the competitive events at the Regional

Leadership Conference

8. Participated in FBLA Scholarship Month and sent contributions to the state treasurer

9. Conducted activities related to the current State Project

Itemize:

10. Held fund-raising project using state-participating fund-raising suppliers OR donated a percentage from a fund-raising activity to the state chapter. List supplier(s) used or amount donated:

GOLD SEAL AWARD OF MERIT (Cont’d) Other Activities: (Attach additional pages if needed) Please check the following criteria that your chapter has met this year:

Sent Monthly Activity Reports every month by stated deadline (14 points)

Sent representatives to the National Leadership Conference (5 points)

Ran a candidate for regional or state office (8 points) Itemize:

Encouraged other schools to organize or reactivate FBLA chapters (5 points) List school(s) contacted:

Have a Local Business Adviser, Local FBLA Advisory Council, and/or have affiliation with Chamber of Commerce (8 points) Itemize:

Invited business and professional men and women to become involved in chapter activities (10 points) Describe:

Nominated a Businessperson of the Year at Regional Leadership Conference (8 points)

Conducted field trips to business and industry (5 points) Itemize:

Sent news items for the regional newsletter; this must be in addition to the Monthly Activity Report (5 points) (Attach copy)

Sent news items for The FBLA Highlights, the state newsletter (5 points) (Attach copy)

Sent news items for Tomorrow's Business Leader, the national newsletter (5 points) (Attach copy)

Enlisted at least four (4) Professional Members for current year (5 points) List names:

LARGEST LOCAL CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP FBLA RECOGNITION AWARD

Effective state and national programs depend upon membership support and growth. Increased membership provides resources for the expansion of services to local chapters. Membership recruitment offers a worthwhile experience in public relations and leadership. Recognition is given to local chapters who have attained the largest membership in FBLA.

ELIGIBILITY

Regional Conference Eligibility: All active local chapters whose members are posted as having paid local, state, and national dues by the membership deadline of February 1 are eligible.

State Conference Eligibility: Based on competitive events results, a maximum of three (3) chapters per region are eligible for competition at the State Leadership Conference.

PROCEDURE

Official membership records are audited in the state office; therefore, no entry form is required for this event.

Winners in this event are determined by the state office after the audit of membership records. The figures used in determining the winners will be the number of members posted as paid on the national website at the close of business on February 1 of the current school year.

AWARDS

Awards are presented at the Regional and State Leadership Conferences to the top three local chapters in each region and to the top five winners at the State Leadership Conference respectively.

LARGEST PERCENT INCREASE FBLA MEMBERSHIP RECOGNITION AWARD (STATE EVENT ONLY)

Effective local and state programs depend upon membership support and growth. Continued membership growth makes possible the expansion of services and materials.

ELIGIBILITY

State Conference Eligibility: All active local chapters whose members are posted as having paid local, state, and national dues by the membership deadline of February 1 are eligible.

PROCEDURE

Official membership records are audited in the state office; therefore, no entry form is required for this event.

The Largest Percent Increase in Chapter Membership Award will be decided as follows:

Small Chapter – chapters with 1-50 members Medium Chapter – chapters with 51-100 members Large Chapter – chapters with 101 or more members

AWARDS

Awards are presented at the State Leadership Conferences only to the top local chapter in each tier at each region and to the top winner in each tier at the State Leadership Conference respectively.

LOCAL CHAPTER BUSINESSPERSON OF THE YEAR FBLA RECOGNITION AWARD (REGIONAL EVENT ONLY)

This event recognizes outstanding business leaders from the private business sector throughout the state who have contributed to the success of Kentucky Future Business Leaders of America on the local level.

ELIGIBILITY

Regional Conference Eligibility: Each chapter may enter one (1) person in the Local Chapter Businessperson of the Year event at the Regional Leadership Conference. The nominees must be members of the private business sector.

REGULATIONS

1. Nominees must be members of the business community. Persons who are full- time employees of educational institutions or departments of education shall not be nominated for the award; such nominees may be disqualified.

2. Nominees must not have been named to this event at a previous FBLA Regional Leadership Conference.

3. The entry form must be completed by the local chapter and received with each nominee's biographical sketch form by the designated date.

PROCEDURE

Criteria for selection of nominees at the local level should include:

1. Years of participation in FBLA activities. 2. Promotion of FBLA through presentations and seminars 3. Contribution to chapter projects and activities 4. Financial assistance to local and/or state chapter(s)

AWARDS

All nominees will receive a certificate of recognition at the Regional Leadership Conference.

LOCAL RECRUITMENT OF CHAPTERS FBLA RECOGNITION AWARD (STATE EVENT ONLY)

This event honors local chapters that charter or reactivate a chapter of FBLA and/or PBL. Additional FBLA chapters provide more students with the opportunity to become better prepared for careers in business and make the expansion of services and activities possible.

ELIGIBILITY

State Conference Eligibility: All active local chapters are eligible.

REGULATIONS

1. The entry form must be completed and mailed to the state office by the designated date.

2. The chartering or reactivation of FBLA and/or PBL chapters will be used in the computation of this event.

3. Chapters that install officers and initiate members of currently active chapters do not qualify for this award.

4. A maximum of two (2) chapters can receive credit for chartering/reactivating the same chapter.

PROCEDURE

The entry form should include the following information for each chapter chartered or reactivated:

1. Chapter number 2. Name of school 3. City, State, Zip Code 4. Activities completed to charter or reactivate 5. Date chartered or reactivated

Winners in this event are determined by the state office after the audits of the current year's membership records. The figures used in determining the winners will be the number of newly chartered or reactivated chapters on record in the FBLA state office at the close of business on February 1 of the current school year.

AWARDS

At the State Leadership Conference, recognition certificates will be presented to all local chapters which charter or reactivate chapters during the current school year.

Reporter’s Quill Communication between chapters is extremely important. The winners and winners’ chapters are recognized at the State Leadership Conference. Points are obtained through submissions to the State Reporter according to the point system below. Submission of an article with a photo to the FBLA State Reporter .......................................... 10 pts Article should spotlight a chapter’s activities for the month. Article could include a member spotlight. Maximum of 1 photo per activity. *Submission of a minimum of 1 article to the FBLA Regional Reporter................................... 10 pts Submission of an article for the FBLA National Newsletter (copy to State Reporter) .............. 10 pts Have an article about FBLA in your school published in school or local paper ........................ 5 pts (copy to State Reporter) Submission of local chapter pictures to the FBLA State Reporter ...................................... 1 pt each Maximum of 1 photo per activity *Copy of Local Chapter Newsletter (minimum 2/year) sent to State Reporter ......................... 10 pts Local Chapter Reporter attended FBLA Leadership Development Camp ............................... 10 pts *Must be completed to be eligible for Reporter’s Quill.

YOU MAY EMAIL DOCUMENTS OR ADVISERS CAN UPLOAD THEM TO THE

FBLA GOOGLE DRIVE!!!!

Send or scan and email submissions to EITHER:

Peyton Hall Fleming County High School [email protected] or [email protected]

Charlene Hall Fleming County High School [email protected]

OR upload to the state Google Drive:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kGriSp5i8AT3oX8iv18ExnsUuSCGlZZ0

When emailing OR uploading to the Google Drive, please make sure your document is named and dated: school, activity, and date (For example: Bracken-CommServ-Sept). If you do not include this information, points will NOT be awarded to your chapter.




WHO'S WHO IN FBLA FBLA RECOGNITION AWARD This award honors FBLA members who have made outstanding contributions to the association at the local, regional, and/or state levels.

ELIGIBILITY

Regional Conference Eligibility: Chapters may nominate one member in addition to their state officer(s) for Who's Who in Kentucky FBLA for recognition at the Regional Leadership Conference if they meet the following requirements:

1. The participant must be posted as having paid local, state, and national dues by the membership deadline of February 1.

2. The participant must not have entered this event at a prior National Leadership Conference.

3. All state officers who complete the application are Who's Who recipients on the regional level if they have met the next criteria.

4. Who’s Who candidates must have completed the Future Level of the Business Achievement Awards.

State Conference Eligibility: Based on regional results, two (2) regional winners in addition to the state officer recipients may attend the State Leadership Conference where they will each be recognized.

REGULATIONS

1. Each candidate, including state officers, must complete an application for

Who's Who in Kentucky FBLA completely and accurately and should return the application to the chapter adviser by February 1.

2. The chapter adviser should follow the Regional & State Conference Memos for submission instructions for the completed application.

3. Being a nominee for Who's Who does not prevent the member from entering another competitive event.

4. Those chapters having a state officer(s) may nominate their state officer(s) and an additional qualified member for Who's Who in Kentucky FBLA.

5. Who’s Who candidates must have completed the Future Level of the Business Achievement Awards.

WHO'S WHO IN FBLA FBLA RECOGNITION AWARD (cont’d)

PROCEDURE

1. Criteria used for selection of the nominees will follow that outlined on the Rating Sheet.

2. All nominees for Who's Who in Kentucky FBLA will be recognized at the Regional Leadership Conferences.

3. A panel of judges may select a maximum of two (2) applicants from each region, in addition to the state officers, to be recognized at the State Leadership Conference.

4. Kentucky FBLA's nominee for National Who's Who in FBLA at the National Leadership Conference will be selected from the regional nominees and the state officers.

5. Selection of winners will be made prior to the Regional and State Leadership Conferences.

AWARDS

The number of awards presented at the Regional and State Leadership Conference is determined by judges and/or number of entries. The usual number of awards for the Regional Leadership Conference is two (2), in addition to the state officers, and the maximum number for the State Leadership Conference is one (1).

FBLA, LLC (Local Leadership Challenges) 2019-2020

Challenge 1 Have first round of dues paid (students showing as paid on national site) by October 20, 2019. 10 pts

Challenge 2 Super Sweeps completed and submitted by the National Deadline. Activity dates are Aug. 1– Oct.20. 10 pts

Challenge 3 Chapter attend EITHER FBLA Camp 2019, your Regional Fall Conference, or NFLC in Washington, DC. Must have at least one local chapter member who is NOT a regional/state officer attend in order to qualify for points. 10 pts

Challenge 4 Recruit five (5) FBLA Professional Division members. 10 pts

Challenge 5 Have Non-Stop November activities completed and submitted by the National Deadline. Activity dates are November 1 – December 7. 10 pts

Challenge 6 Increase local chapter membership at least five (5) members. 10 pts

Challenge 7 Complete a Financial Literacy project (ex—Partner with an elementary class to teach a financial literacy lesson, partner with a local financial institution to host an evening financial literacy workshop for parents and students, create a chapter budget for 2019-20.)

10 pts

Challenge 8 Complete Connect Ten by the National Deadline, April 1, 2020. 10 pts

Challenge 9 Donate a minimum of $50 to the Kentucky Scholarship Fund by December 20, 2019. 10 pts

Challenge 10 Complete and Submit Action Awareness by the National Deadline. Activity dates are Jan. 1 – March 1. 10 pts

Challenge 11 Have at least five (5) members complete and adviser submit at least one (1) level of the BAA, current school year. 10 pts

Challenge 12 Have at least five (5) members complete and adviser submit at least one (1) level of the CSA, current school year. 10 pts

Challenge 13 Participate in FBLA Prematurity Awareness Month, and raise money for the March of Dimes. 10 pts

Challenge 14 Participate in the Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates Project. 10 pts

Challenge 15 All Business Teachers at your school join KBEA by December 20, 2019. 10 pts

Challenge 16 Complete and Submit the Gold Seal Award of Merit by March 20, 2020. 10 pts

Challenge 17 Secure five (5) KY FBLA License Plates preorders by February 1, 2020. 10 pts

BONUS CHALLENGE Complete the National Outstanding Chapter Requirements by the National Deadline, April 1, 2020. 5 pts

BONUS CHALLENGE One (1) Bonus Point for each paid Professional Division Member above 5 (see Challenge 4) 1 each

BONUS CHALLENGE One (1) Bonus Point for each preordered KY FBLA License Plate above 5 (see Challenge 17) by the State Conference LLC Deadline 1 each