GO GREEN AWARD

Submit this form to State Adviser Lacey Haines Post Marked by March 31, 2017.

CHAPTER:

Service Complete 3 activities

Education Complete 3 activities

Progress Complete 3 activities

Prepare posters (made from recycled materials) to be displayed in the school, encouraging individuals to “Go Green” (i.e. reduce electricity usage, walk to walk instead of driving, etc.)

Attach photo of poster display

Have officers research Earth Day at www.epa.gov/earthday and present their findings at a local chapter meeting.

Attach summary of information shared

Initiate or promote a recycling program within your school.

Name of recycling program:

Make a donation to an existing recycling program (i.e. recycling bins).

Donation to: Items donated:

Bring a speaker to a chapter meeting to raise awareness about the environment.

Speaker: Topic: Date:

Organize a “Walking/Wheeling Day” which encourages walking or riding a bike to school.

Attach a copy of publicity items (i.e. poster, announcements,

etc.)

Organize a school or community cleanup (i.e. remove litter from city park or school grounds).

Activity: Date:

Attach photo

Give a “Go Green” presentation to a student organization or community group.

Group: Date:

Attach script of presentation

Hold a Go Green Day and ask members and student body to dress in green and brown. Create badges/stickers that say “Go Green!”

Attach photo of members in attire

Sponsor a school–wide toy and game recycle project (i.e. donate old toys & games to a homeless shelter or to younger children in need).

Project: Date:

“Green up” daily school announcements. Provide environmental facts through announcements. (Daily posts to chapter Facebook or Twitter for one week are acceptable)

Attach copy of announcements

Have each member write an individual environmental promise (i.e. turn off lights when not in room) on a leaf cut-out display. Display cut-outs on bulletin board.

Attach photo of bulletin board

Rid litter from our roadways (i.e. Adopt–A–Highway, trash pick–up, etc.).

Activity: Date:

Attach photo

Sponsor a “Go Green” presentation, such as information displays or skits about the environment.

Activity: Date:

Create Earth Week at your school.

Dates:

Attach short paragraph describing Earth Week activities.

Plant a tree or flowers. Spruce up your school yard or local park to keep the planet healthy.

Attach photo of items planted

Hold a “Go Green” poster contest for middle school or elementary students.

Attach photo of poster contest entries

Contact local grocery store and have members decorate paper grocery bags with “Go Green” tips and slogans.

Attach photo of grocery bags

Make A Difference! Community Service Reporting Form

The “Make a Difference” award will be presented at the 2017 State Leadership Conference to the individuals contributing the most hours to community service. We will also add the total hours contributed by all Oklahoma FBLA–PBL members to see how much we give back to our communities.

Each local chapter member should fill out the form and submit with the Officer Applications. Documents must be POST MARKED by Friday, March 31. Feel free to copy this form if you need additional lines. If you have any questions, please contact State Lacey Haines at lacey.haines@gmail.com Attending SFLC, SLC, NLC, and/or any Student Body Organization Meetings ARE NOT Community Service!

I certify that the above information is correct, and understand that falsifying this information will result in disqualification.

Member’s Signature

Adviser’s Signature

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Businessperson of the Year Nomination Form—2016–2017

Purpose: This award recognizes outstanding businesspersons throughout Oklahoma who have contributed to the success of FBLA–PBL on the local and state levels. Local chapters and state staff may nominate individuals for this award. Local chapters should submit NO MORE than one (1) nominee. The nominees chosen will be honored at the State Leadership Conference and one will be selected, nominated, and recognized at the National Leadership Conference. All nominees are invited to attend the Awards of Excellence Ceremony at the State Leadership Conference. (Note that local chapter advisers and current members are not eligible for this recognition.) Instructions: Complete this form and ATTACH RÉSUMÉ Form should be submitted with your conference registration by February 20, 2017. Nominating Chapter: Name of Nominee: Company: Job Title: Telephone: Address: City, State, Zip Code: E–mail:

Additional Information: (REQUIRED)

Contributions to local FBLA/PBL Chapter (include information regarding specific activities and extent of participation, etc.) Personal Achievement in Business and Industry (Summarize) Community Service (i.e., civic and social organizations, etc.—Summarize)

HONORARY LIFE MEMBER AWARD

The Oklahoma FBLA–PBL Honorary Life Member Award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the state association. They shall be persons who are assisting in the advancement of business and office education and/or who are rendering outstanding service to the Oklahoma FBLA–PBL chapter. Honorary Life Members shall not vote or hold office and shall not be required to pay dues. Current and former members and advisers may nominate individuals for this recognition by sending a nomination letter to the state adviser outlining the nominee’s service to Oklahoma FBLA–PBL. Nominees may be chapter advisers, former member/officers, businesspersons, school administrators, or others making significant contributions to Oklahoma FBLA–PBL. Nominees should demonstrate a history of consistent outstanding service to the state association. Criteria for selection may include, but is not limited to:

Length of involvement

State conferences attended

FBLA–PBL honors and awards received

Service to state association State staff will review submissions, and approved nominees will be presented to the State Executive Council for a vote. In accordance with state bylaws, a majority vote of the State Executive Council shall be required for approval. To nominate an individual for Honorary Life membership, send a nomination letter outlining his/her contributions to: Lacey Haines, State Adviser Oklahoma FBLA–PBL lacey.haines@gmail.com

All submissions must be received by the State Leadership Conference registration deadline.

Note: As this award recognizes outstanding service to the state association, it may not be presented each year.

Outstanding Adviser Award Nomination Form

Purpose: This award recognizes advisers who have contributed outstanding advisement to their local and state FBLA–PBL chapters. Advisers should be nominated by a current local chapter member. An adviser may self–nominate or be nominated by a fellow adviser, but this may be taken into consideration when reviewing nominations submitted by local chapter members.

Name of Nominee:

Address of Nominee:

Phone Number of Nominee: E–Mail:

Chapter:

QUALIFICATIONS Total Years Served: __________ FBLA–PBL Conferences Attended (state and national, indicate years): Served as adviser to state or national officer (indicate office and year): Administered a competitive event at a state or national conference (indicate event and year): Presented a workshop at a state or national conference (indicate workshop title and year): Please write a short, but descriptive, paragraph on why this adviser should receive this award. Name of Nominator:

Address of Nominator:

Phone Number of Nominator: E–Mail:

Form should be submitted by March 31, 2017 to: Lacey Haines, State Adviser

Oklahoma FBLA–PBL lacey.haines@gmail.com

PUBLIC RELATIONS AWARD

CRITERIA

All local chapters whose dues have been recorded at the FBLA–PBL National Center by February 6, 2015, are eligible. Deadline: All entries must be postmarked by March 31, 2017. Send entries with SLC registration/competitive event materials to: Lacey Haines, lacey.haines@gmail.com .

All chapters receiving a minimum of 10 points will be eligible to receive this award. The top chapters will be recognized at the State Leadership Conference.

PROCEDURE

This award requires chapters to submit the completed form and required documentation in pdf form to lacey.haines@gmail.com.

Each participating chapter should consistently save documentation of any public relations activity in which they have participated. Any activity or documentation that is questionable will be decided upon by the consent of the judges. Acceptable Public Relations entries must be published, implemented, and presented between July 1, 2016, and March 31, 2017.

For each eligible document, the chapter will receive points based on the scale below. Each activity must include documentation proving its publication or implementation and be numbered according to the point table. Judges’ decisions are final.

SUBMISSIONS/POINTS

While we understand that many people have a broad definition of public relations, for the purposes of this award, public relations be defined as any summaries about chapter activities. NOTE: Announcements that a meeting will be held, bulletin boards, emails sent, and recruitment letters do not count for this award. Only published “summaries” of activities earn points.

All articles must be about the chapter’s FBLA–PBL activities. An article that simply mentions an FBLA–PBL member or adviser does not count for this award. Articles published in the state newsletter that mention a chapter or member but are not submitted by the local chapter do not count for this award (i.e. State Officer Training, SFLC, etc.).

For award purposes, each publication counts toward a chapter’s point total. For example, if your school newspaper is published in hard copy and electronic formats (including an online edition), an article that is published may only be counted one time.

If you submit the same article to multiple publications, each publication counts toward your point total. So, if the same article is published in your school newspaper and the state newsletter, you may count each publication for points. If you submit multiple articles to the same publication, (i.e. different issues of the state newsletter) you may count each issue/publication for points.

Below is breakdown of the point values for each type of publication/media. If you have a question about points, or do not see a type of media listed, please contact State Adviser Lacey Haines at lacey.haines@gmail.com.

1 point

School/campus newspaper or website

Chapter Facebook page (must have at least 10 “followers” and demonstrate at least two posts/updates per month)

Chapter website (must demonstrate at least one update per month)

2 points

City/County Newspaper

YouTube or other social media video about FBLA–PBL project/activity (must be at least 30 seconds)

3 points

State FBLA or PBL newsletter (article must be submitted by the local chapter)

Statewide newspaper

National FBLA or PBL publication

Radio interview about FBLA–PBL (provide link or digital copy of interview)

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Television presentation about FBLA–PBL or coverage of an FBLA–PBL chapter event

PUBLIC RELATIONS AWARD

CHAPTER: For documentation, indicate the corresponding number from the table below. For example, if item #1 is an article from your school newspaper, submit the article with #1 indicated on it.

Submit this form with required documentation to State Adviser Lacey Haines by March 31, 2017. Feel free to copy this form if you need additional lines. If you have any questions, please contact the State Adviser at lacey.haines@gmail.com .

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RIBBON CHAPTER AWARD

Chapter: Anticipated Ribbon: (select only one) Silver Gold Platinum Purpose This award is designed to increase chapters’ involvement in the FBLA–PBL program. Eligibility All local FBLA, FBLA Middle Level, and PBL chapters are eligible. Procedure Complete and submit the Ribbon Chapter award form indicating the activities your chapter has completed. The state staff will have evidence of completion for all reports via chapter event entries, attendance at the Oklahoma State Fall Leadership Conference, and completion of the Recruit a New SLC Competitive Event Sponsor form. Submit appropriate supporting materials, as indicated, for each activity. Activities should be included from the previous year’s SLC registration deadline to the current year’s SLC registration deadline (February 22, 2014–February 20, 2015). Regulations In order to achieve this award, local chapters must complete and submit a record of eight of the following 16 activities for Silver Ribbon, 12 of the 16 activities for Gold Ribbon or all 16 activities for a Platinum Ribbon. All activities must be completed between February 22, 2015, and March 11, 2016 (even for national events with later deadlines). For Ribbon Chapter recognition, activities must be on record as completed by March 11, 2016. One activity must be a competitive event report. Reports must adhere to competition guidelines and follow the written report rating sheet (refer to the Chapter Management Handbook). **Note that you do not need to submit extra copies of the report for Ribbon Chapter. The competitive event entry is sufficient.

REQUIRED—Submit one competitive event report for SLC competition: (indicate report) American Enterprise Report (FBLA & FBLA Middle Level) Community Service Project Report (FBLA, FBLA Middle Level & PBL) Free Enterprise Project (PBL) Local Chapter Activities Report (FBLA Middle Level) Local Chapter Annual Business Report (FBLA & PBL) Partnership with Business Report (FBLA)

REQUIRED—At least one member achieves one level of the Business Achievement Awards (FBLA), Middle Level Achievement Program (Middle Level), or Career and Membership Achievement Program (PBL). Member Name and Level Achieved:

REQUIRED—Attend the Oklahoma FBLA–PBL State Fall Leadership Conference. At least one chapter member or adviser must attend (state officers and state staff members do not count for this award). Chapters that receive their national charter after the SFLC will not be required to meet this criterion, and are eligible for Silver or Gold chapter status.

Submit a 150–350 word chapter activity article for publication in the state newsletter for 2016–17 membership year. Date Submitted/Issue Published:

Maintain or increase chapter membership from previous year. (from 6/30/16–2/19/17)

Attend the National Leadership Conference, Institute for Leaders, or National Fall Leadership Conference. Conference Attended:

Develop and maintain an up–to–date chapter web site or Facebook group for the current school year. (must demonstrate at least one update per month) URL:

Recruit an SLC competitive event sponsor ($100 minimum). Complete the form found on the Oklahoma FBLA–PBL web site and return the form along with a check made payable to Oklahoma FBLA–PBL by February 19. 2017(Sponsors recruited by a state officer as part of the team’s yearly goal do not count toward this award.)

Utilize a current FBLA–PBL state officer, national officer, state staff member, or national staff member as a speaker at a local chapter meeting. (Cannot be a member/adviser of your school’s chapter). Video conference participation is acceptable. Officer Name and Date of Meeting:

Complete and submit the state Public Relations Award entry form with required documentation.

Complete and submit the state Go Green Challenge entry form with required documentation.

At least one chapter member submits the state Make a Difference Award entry form. Member Name:

Proof of a business and industry linkage project. Attach a one–paragraph summary, letter, or news release. (Example: Involvement with Money Smart Week, local Chamber of Commerce, advisory council, businessperson, etc.)

Participate in one national project. Attach a one–paragraph summary, letter, or news release explaining which national project the chapter promoted and how the project was implemented. Examples of national projects include the March of Dimes, i–SAFE, Job Shadow Day, and The Stock Market Game. (See the national Chapter Management Handbook, Programs, for additional project ideas.)

Recruit one (1) professional member. (Professional members must not have been on record for the previous membership year. Must be on record at national center as paid by February 1.) Professional Division Member Name:

Local chapter member running for state office for the 2016–2017 academic year. Member Name and Office Seeking:

Awards/Judging Submissions will be reviewed by state staff in accordance with award guidelines and qualifying chapters will be recognized at the State Leadership Conference. Silver/Gold/Platinum Ribbon Chapters will receive special recognition at the State Leadership Conference. Each local chapter member and adviser will be recognized with a ribbon on their conference name badge.

Must be submitted to State Adviser with by March 31, 2017.

OKLAHOMA’S NATIONAL NOMINEE FOR WHO’S WHO IN FBLA–PBL APPLICATION

This form is for consideration as Oklahoma’s nominee for national Who’s Who in FBLA–PBL. To nominate a member for Oklahoma Who’s Who in FBLA–PBL, an adviser simply must indicate the nominee on the State Leadership Conference registration. State officers automatically receive Oklahoma Who’s Who and should not be indicated on the State Leadership Conference registration.

NAME: CHAPTER:

Applicants must also submit a one–page essay.

The topic for the essay is: "How Has FBLA–PBL Enhanced Your Leadership Skills?"

Points Possible Activity

Points Earned

All activities must have taken place between the end of the 2015 SLC and March 31, 2017

5 Ran for State Office (2016–2017 term) * applying after the SLC does not count for this award

2 Attended 2016 Institute for Leaders (IFL)

2 Attended State Meeting at 2016 National Leadership Conference (NLC)

2 Competed at 2016 NLC

3 each Conducted workshop at NLC or National Fall Leadership Conference

2 Served as a Regional Officer (2016–2017 term)

5 Attended 2016 State Fall Lunch and Learn

4 Attended 2016 National Fall Leadership Conference

3 each Spoke (in person) to Local Chapter/Potential Chapter (other than your own chapter)*

2 Achieved Membership Madness (must be on record with national FBLA–PBL by February 20)

3 Achieved Membership Mania (must be on record with national FBLA–PBL by February 20)

1 Obtained Future Level of BAA (FBLA) or Director Level of CMAP

2 Obtained Business Level of BAA (FBLA) or Executive Level of CMAP (PBL)

3 Obtained Leader Level of BAA (FBLA) or President Level of CMAP (PBL)

4 Obtained America Level of BAA (FBLA only)

2 Served as a local chapter officer (2016–2017 term) Office:

2 each Recruited Professional Division member (attach list—must be on record with national office)

4 Registered to attend 2017 State Leadership Conference

Total Points

*List schools contacted and the person contacted. Are you attending the 2017 National Leadership Conference? Yes No Undecided

Submit this form & essay to State Adviser Lacey Haines no later than March 31, 2017.

I certify that the above information is correct, and understand that falsifying this information will result in disqualification.

Nominee Signature

Adviser Signature

ULTIMATE TURKEY

At the SLC, members and chapters earning special recognitions are rewarded with ribbons for their name badges. Well, we like to call those our turkey feathers. Any member who earns all seven of the individual and chapter recognition ribbons below will also be rewarded with an Ultimate Turkey ribbon!

There are seven ribbons that a member can receive at the SLC. They are:

1. Make a Difference Award—chapter adviser must submit a completed award form to State Adviser emailed or postmarked by Friday, February 21.

2. BAA/CMAP/MAP Participant—Must be on record with national FBLA–PBL as achieving this award by March 1. We understand that the national deadline for this award is April 1, but to be recognized at the SLC, a member must achieve this by March 1.

3. Membership Madness or Mania—Must be on record with national FBLA–PBL as achieving this award by March 1. We understand that the national deadline for this award is April 1, but to be recognized at the SLC, a member must achieve this by March 1.

4. State Officer Candidate—Any candidate for Oklahoma FBLA–PBL State Office who is approved by the officer screening committee will receive this ribbon.**

5. Public Relations Award (chapter recognition)—All chapter members from chapters that complete the award application and meet the criteria will receive this ribbon.

6. Go Green Award (chapter recognition)—All chapter members from chapters that complete the award application and meet the criteria will receive this ribbon.

7. Ribbon Chapter Award (chapter recognition)—chapter adviser must submit a completed award form to State Adviser emailed or postmarked by Friday, March 31.

Note that there is no application form for this recognition. Advisers must indicate members earning this recognition during the online registration process. State staff will verify members’ Ultimate Turkey eligibility.

** Only graduating students and 5–7 grade Middle Level members are exempt from this requirement for Ultimate

Turkey recognition.

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OUTSTANDING CHAPTER AWARD “MITCH OBER TRAVELING TROPHY”

Event Guidelines Purpose: To promote friendly competition in the total activity program of FBLA–PBL, all chapters are encouraged to engage in chapter projects and to promote achievement in all possible kinds of activities. Participants: Active chapters may participate in the Outstanding Chapter event. To participate, each local chapter must submit the FBLA–PBL Point System Report. FBLA: If your school has Middle Level and High school chapters, points must be submitted separately. Both will be eligible for FBLA Outstanding Chapter. Procedure: Points for the Outstanding Chapter Award are accumulated by chapters during the period between State Leadership Conferences. Thus, chapters have 12 months each year in which to gain points as a result of chapter and individual member activities. Please complete the following evaluation form and submit it with your Chapter Award Forms, State Officer Applications etc. postmarked no later than March 31, 2017. The Oklahoma Outstanding Chapter will be recognized at the 2017 State Leadership Conference and a travelling trophy will be awarded each year—one for FBLA and one for PBL. Winners will be considered by the State Adviser as nominees for the National Gold Seal Award. Please consult your Chapter Management Handbook for additional information.

Points Possible Activity

Points Earned

All activities must have taken place between the end of the 2016 SLC and March 31, 2017

5 Submitted chapter membership dues by February 19

5 Members or advisers attended NLC 2016

5 each A local member is an official voting delegate at the NLC (must have attended all voting sessions)

5 Participated in SFLC State Community Service Project

5 each Participated in local chapter community service project (Attach description, 5 points per project)

5 Members or advisers attended State Fall Leadership Conference

2 each Members or advisers presented workshops at SFLC

5 Members or advisers attended National Fall Leadership Conference

3 each Members or advisers presented workshops at NFLC

5 each Newsletter articles or news releases published in state newsletter

5 each Conducted financial development projects (List fundraisers)

5 each Invited businesspersons and other professionals to become involved in local/state activities (Must provide Document)

5 each/level

Local chapter member achieved BAA (FBLA)/CMAP (PBL)

2 each Local chapter member served as state officer (complete 2015–2016 term)

Total Pre-Conference Points

I certify that the above information is correct, and understand that falsifying this information will result in disqualification.

Adviser Signature