Tomorrow's Business Leader (Spring 2015)

Step Up to

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ADMINISTRATIONJean M. BuckleyPresident and CEO [email protected]

Elena R. Daly Executive [email protected]

Becky Grant, CMPPrograms Coordinator [email protected]

Mary AitStaff [email protected]

Colin MurphyCustomer Service/Reception [email protected]

MEMBERSHIPTroy D. WhiteDirector, Marketing & [email protected]

Lisa SmothersMembership [email protected]

Tom Payne, CPADirector, PBL College/University [email protected]

Ashley WitherspoonCustomer Service/Database [email protected]

CONFERENCE Richard BowenConference [email protected]

Robert SmothersConference [email protected]

EDUCATIONCarla BoultonEducation [email protected]

Stephen LockEducation [email protected]

COMMUNICATIONSLaura MorganCommunications [email protected]

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National StaffNational Board of Directors

Sam KesslerFBLA National PresidentWissahickon High School, [email protected]

Annika MulaneyFBLA National SecretaryBartow High School, [email protected]

Ruben TorresFBLA National TreasurerWarren Township High School, [email protected]

Hiral PatelFBLA National ParliamentarianCastle Rock High School, [email protected]

Sabrena SabetFBLA Eastern Region Vice PresidentLakeland High School, New [email protected]

Sarah NiedereeFBLA Mountain Plains Region Vice PresidentGreat Bend High School, [email protected]

Nick CrawfordFBLA Southern Region Vice PresidentRinggold High School, [email protected]

Ian MullaneFBLA Western Region Vice PresidentCentennial High School, [email protected]

2014–15 FBLA National Officer Team

Tomorrow’s Business Leader Spring 2015 Volume 45, Issue 4 (ISSN 0279-9685). Published quarterly (summer, fall, winter, and spring) by Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda. Periodicals postage paid at Herndon, VA and at additional mailing offices. SUBSCRIPTION: $1.25 of the national dues pays for a one-year subscription. Editorial and advertising sales offices at FBLA-PBL, Inc., 1912 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1591 703.860.3334. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Tomorrow’s Business Leader, 1912 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1591. Materials may be reprinted with prior permission of the editor. Editorial submissions are encouraged and should be addressed to the editor. All FBLA-PBL, Inc. publications use the Chicago Manual of Style. Publisher: Jean M. Buckley. Editor: Laura Morgan

Ted L. Harshbarger, ChairNebraska PBL State AdviserPeru State [email protected] Plains Region

Karen Heslep, Chair-electPBL AdviserArkansas State University Mountain [email protected] Region

Zulema GarciaKPMG [email protected] Business/Industry Representative

Lisa HofstetterFBLA AdviserLinn County Area Career and Technical [email protected] Central Region

Lee C. Marcoux FBLA State DirectorConnecticut State Department of [email protected] Region

Shea PadillaFBLA-PBL State ChairArizona Department of [email protected] Region

Deb ParmanPBL AdviserColorado Mesa [email protected] Plains Region

Chris PendletonFBLA AdviserHidden Valley High School [email protected] Region

Lisa Weeks FBLA-PBL State AdviserAlabama State Department of [email protected] Region

Kelly WilkersonFBLA AdviserWarren Township High [email protected] Central Region

FBLA-PBL Division PresidentsSam KesslerFBLA National [email protected]

Beau CobbPBL National [email protected] Island

David JonesProfessional Division National [email protected]

Ex-Officio MembersMonty C. Rhodes, Past ChairGeorgia FBLA Executive [email protected] Region

Jean M. BuckleyFBLA-PBL, Inc. President and [email protected]

Table of CONTENTS President’s Message ....................................................... 2CONNECT at your SLC and the NLC

PBL Perspective ............................................................... 2Step Up to Phi Beta Lambda (PBL)

Competitive Events ......................................................... 3LifeSmarts & Virtual Business Challenge Winners

Step Up to Start-ups ....................................................... 3Learn about FBLA’s new partnership with Better World Collective

FBLA-PBL Week 2015 ...................................................... 4See how chapters across the country celebrated FBLA-PBL Week

Got App-titude? .............................................................. 6National partner KPMG shares branding tips

#NLC2015 ........................................................................ 8Get ready for the National Leadership Conference (NLC) in Chicago

Stepping up to the NLC ................................................ 10Competition and voting tips from your FBLA national officers

Sponsors & Partners ..................................................... 11Discover FBLA Sponsors & Partners

Step Up to the #SweetStop Challenge ........................ 12Learn how to win a visit from the Krispy Kreme Cruiser

March of Dimes ............................................................. 14Meet the March of Dimes 2015 National Ambassador

Fundraising ................................................................... 15Explore FBLA national fundraisers to help pay your way to #NLC2015

Chapter Highlights ....................................................... 16See projects and activities from chapters across the country

Follow FBLA-PBL

Calendar of Events

APRIL15 Professional Membership Recognition

Awards: Receipt deadline22 Webinar: Step Up to #NLC2015 in

Chicago25 BAA America awards and CSA

Achievement awards: Deadline BAA Fight to the Finish and BAAtle of

the Regions deadlineApril/May March of Dimes March for Babies: Check with your local March of Dimes

Office for specific dates

MAY1 FBLA Adviser Wall of Fame: Application

postmark deadline8 National Leadership Conference: Intern

application receipt deadline15 March of Dimes Fundraising Report:

Receipt deadline FBLA “Eco Chapter” Go Green Project:

Receipt deadline National officer candidate application:

Receipt deadline 22 FBLA NLC and IFL: Early bird

registration deadline

JUNE/JULY28–29 FBLA Institute for Leaders—Chicago, IL29–July 2 FBLA NLC—Chicago, IL

@FBLA_National FutureBusinessLeaders fbla_pbl youtube.com/fblapblinc

Cover photo courtesy of Choose Chicago

Business LeaderTOMORROW’S

Congratulations to2015–16 Membership Poster

Design Contest winnerTerryn Dodson

fromTina-Avalon FBLA in Missouri!

President’s Messageby FBLA National President Sam Kessler

Welcome to conference season! Gear up for an exciting, fast-paced few months, and make the most of every opportunity that comes your way.

Remember—the year is not over yet! Spend the rest of this school year planning fun and valuable events to help retain members for next year. The best way to start off 2015–16 with a bang is to ensure the return of engaged, enthusiastic, and experienced members.

For those of you who are attending a State Leadership Conference, I have a challenge for you:

Make it a goal to meet as many new members as possible and stay connected after your conference. I challenge you to expand your network by connecting with five or more new people at your conference.

Seek out chapter officers from a school near you and resolve to work together in the future to plan joint events like fundraisers or business plan competitions. You may even be able to assemble a larger FBLA team for your local March for Babies.

For college-bound seniors, if you know where you are going to school next year, conferences are the perfect place to meet future classmates. It is always nice to know someone before you start your first semester, and who knows … you may even find a roommate!

My challenge to connect with new people extends to the National Leadership Conference (NLC). Establishing a network around the country may help you gain opportunities down the line. The opportunity to collaborate with FBLA chapters in different states can provide unique learning experiences for all members involved.

I have met countless members Stepping Up to the Challenge within FBLA and beyond. New students are joining FBLA each day and I am glad to see increased participation in national programs like the BAAs and CSAs.

I am so confident in the future of this organization, and I look forward to watching FBLA grow and develop even more when we CONNECT next year.

It’s hard to believe the 2014–15 year is coming to a close. It has been outstanding serving as PBL national president. This position has been an amazing opportunity that I will cherish for the rest of my life.

For those of you who will be joining us at the National Leadership Conference (NLC) in the Windy City, I have a few tips and tricks for a successful NLC trip:

• Pack an extra tie, belt, shirt/blouse, and shoes. You never know what to expect.• Save room in your luggage for awards and souvenirs, and of course your FBLA-PBL MarketPlace items.• Roll your clothes in your luggage—this will save a lot of room! All hotels provide an iron.• Plan some last-minute practice for your events! Make sure to use the last few weeks before the

conference to have your presentations on point! Don’t overthink your event, you have already qualified for the NLC and you are the best of the best in your state!

• Bring business cards to network with other members from across the nation.• Have fun! Chicago is where my FBLA-PBL NLC journey began. I will never forget my first National

Leadership Conference—there are so many exciting opportunities for you!

To the graduating seniors, congratulations—you made it! I personally extend an invitation for you to join PBL. If you are interested in knowing if the school you plan to attend has a PBL chapter, please email me [email protected].

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Step Up to Phi Beta Lambda (PBL)by PBL National President Beau Cobb

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Each year, FBLA-PBL strives to add new national partnerships and enhance these partnerships to offer new opportunities for FBLA members to gain real-world business experiences through establishment of FBLA programs that capitalize on our highly-entrepreneurial alumni network.

Among other exciting new sponsors and partners added this year is start-up company Better World Collective (BWC). BWC was co-created by 2008–09 FBLA National President Joe Riley. Joe is pursuing his doctorate in International Relations at Oxford University as a Rhodes and Truman Scholar and is an infantry officer in the United States Army.

In college, Joe and his classmate, Whit Hunter, began to design an online platform to help student organizations use the Internet to increase their fundraising potential and minimize the work that often accompanies student fundraisers. The software they created allows organizations to host simple, secure, and successful online auctions, regardless of the organization’s technical expertise or prior experience with auctions.

As leaders of the “start-up generation,” FBLA members are ready to Step Up to the Challenge of helping build and grow the next generations of start-ups. Socially conscious entrepreneurship is the wave of the future—a wave that present and former FBLA members are helping to lead and power!

We are in the final stages of developing a BWC program that will allow FBLA members a hands-on, real-world opportunity to learn about social entrepreneurship.

This partnership will help motivated members gain the real-world experience they need to someday run their own company. In doing so, BWC will help empower members to Step Up to the Challenge of building businesses that seek to not only make money, but also achieve meaningful progress in their communities and around the world.

For more information on Better World Collective, visit betterworldcollective.com/fbla.

Step Up to Start-upsEnhancing FBLA’s business partnerships through social entrepreneurship and real-world business experiences

by FBLA National President Sam Kessler

Virtual Business ManageMent Challenge

Congratulations to these Management Challenge Round 2 qualifiers who are eligible to compete at the NLC.AZ—Metro Tech HSChristian Barrera, Jesus Lozano, & Daisy GarayCA—Gabrielino HSNguyen Nguyen, Jason Chen, & Julie ChangFL—Lakewood Senior HSVikash Singh & Tyler SankelKY—duPont Manual HSYidi Huang, Rishi Jonnala, & Ankit PatelND—Divide County HSJoran Oien, Troy Knudson, & Tyler DeeringNV—West Wendover HSKahles Wells, Rigoberto Carrillo, & Charitee PhillipsPA—Dublin Senior HSKyle Lee, Dennis Li, & Dustin ZhangWV—John Marshall HSJulie Francis & Amanda West

Virtual Business FinanCe Challenge

Congratulations to the top winner of the Spring Virtual BusinessFinance Challenge, Daegan Wilcox from West Wendover HS (Nevada) who will receive a $500 cash prize.

Congratulations to the LifeSmarts Spring Challenge winners who are eligible to compete at the NLC.AL—Brookwood HS ................................ Scott Trull & Ian Mckee

CA—Los Osos HS ............ Jason Tedjakusnadi & Stephen Pham

CO—Ellicott HS ......................... Micah Pacot & Graydon Brewer

CT—Simsbury HS ........................ Joshua Hollis & Eric Lepowsky

IL—O’Fallon Township HS ...... Anthony Lambert & Shree Patel

IA—Alburnett HS .............. Ethan Sperfslage & Grant Neighbor

MD—Century HS .................. Matthew Saxton & Noah Eckman

MO—Ft. Zumwalt South HS ............ Ryan Smith & Alex Bojdak

NE—Arlington HS ........................... Trevor Koger & Blake Bracht

ND—Divide County HS ........... Travis Binde & Jarret Obenchain

PA—Fox Chapel Area HS ....... Jacob Kronman & Ben Kronman

TX—Seven Lakes HS ............. Pawan Rai & Vinuthna Garidipuri


FBLA-PBL Week 2015

Madera FBLA (California)

donated to Goodwill on

Community Service Day

Overhills FBLA (North Carolina) wore purple for the March of Dimes

Hoover FBLA (Alabama) delivered valentines for its service project

Wauconda FBLA (Illinois) members wore

chapter T-shirts for FBLA-PBL Pride Day

DeWitt FBLA (Iowa) touredElliott Aviation

Vestavia Hills FBLA (Alabama) wished everyone

Happy FBLA-PBL Week

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Shelton FBLA (Nebraska) dressed for success

Jersey Shore FBLA (Pennsylvania)

showed their FBLA-PBL pride

Mundelin FBLA (Illinois) celebrated Adviser Appreciation Day

Calvin FBLA (Louisiana) explored different career paths

Hoover FBLA (Alabama) delivered valentines for its service project

Wauconda FBLA (Illinois) members wore

chapter T-shirts for FBLA-PBL Pride Day

DeWitt FBLA (Iowa) touredElliott Aviation

f course you’re brand savvy! Clothes, cars, and electronics—you know your favorite brands and why you love them. But how about actually building the most important brand you’ll ever rely on—yours. KPMG Branding U can get

you admitted to the online college of (career) cool, with spectacular information and advice about creating your resume, looking professional, displaying good manners, acing an interview, and maintaining an online persona that is virtually perfect. Get the full Branding U experience at www.kpmgcampus.com/getting-started/branding-u. For Branding U on the GO, download the KPMG GO app for iPhone and iPad at iTunes. And get some app-titude.

Get advice about creating your resume, looking professional, displaying good manners, acing an interview, and maintaining an online persona that is virtually perfect.

Got App-titude?

Put it on paper

A compelling resume can be your foot in the door to a great career. KPMG Branding U tells you exactly what to include, how to phrase, and the best ways to format a professional introduction that can lead to that coveted interview.

Look the part

Campus is one look. Career is another. Confusing the two is not cool. KPMG Branding U tells you “what not to wear” for interviews and business social events. In short, how to dress for success in the profession you’re going to enter.

Mind your manners

Psst—your sophistication is showing. Career professionals know that a lot of “business” gets done during social occasions, so learning the etiquette of formal dinners and sports events is crucial to becoming someone counted on to represent his or her fi rm appropriately. KPMG Branding U is accounting’s Miss Manners Guide to becoming socially adept.

Make an impression

Own the room! Meaning, practice presenting yourself and your qualifi cations so that when the interview starts you’re confi dent, articulate and poised. How to achieve this nirvana? KPMG Branding U offers video tutorials that take you step-by-step through interview prep.

Be virtually perfect

Resume—outstanding. Suit—stunning. Presence—professional. Interview skills—impressive. But there’s that little matter of those embarrassing Facebook photos from spring break…KPMG Branding U guides you on creating and maintaining social media profi les that refl ect the best, public you.OO

Develop your personal brand at KPMG’s online college

of (career) cool

Project Runway

Looking good! KPMG recruiters were the models for the Branding U fashion show that was an exciting new element of KPMG’s 2015 winter intern training program. Men’s Wearhouse and Banana Republic Factory provided the clothes, including looks for professional, business casual, and

“jeans Friday.”

Sholon Rucker (left) and Becca Miceli (top) work the catwalk at the 2015 show.

Scan the tag to get the KPMG GO app for the iPhone and iPad.

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Sponsors & PARTNERS


f course you’re brand savvy! Clothes, cars, and electronics—you know your favorite brands and why you love them. But how about actually building the most important brand you’ll ever rely on—yours. KPMG Branding U can get

you admitted to the online college of (career) cool, with spectacular information and advice about creating your resume, looking professional, displaying good manners, acing an interview, and maintaining an online persona that is virtually perfect. Get the full Branding U experience at www.kpmgcampus.com/getting-started/branding-u. For Branding U on the GO, download the KPMG GO app for iPhone and iPad at iTunes. And get some app-titude.

Get advice about creating your resume, looking professional, displaying good manners, acing an interview, and maintaining an online persona that is virtually perfect.

Got App-titude?

Put it on paper

A compelling resume can be your foot in the door to a great career. KPMG Branding U tells you exactly what to include, how to phrase, and the best ways to format a professional introduction that can lead to that coveted interview.

Look the part

Campus is one look. Career is another. Confusing the two is not cool. KPMG Branding U tells you “what not to wear” for interviews and business social events. In short, how to dress for success in the profession you’re going to enter.

Mind your manners

Psst—your sophistication is showing. Career professionals know that a lot of “business” gets done during social occasions, so learning the etiquette of formal dinners and sports events is crucial to becoming someone counted on to represent his or her fi rm appropriately. KPMG Branding U is accounting’s Miss Manners Guide to becoming socially adept.

Make an impression

Own the room! Meaning, practice presenting yourself and your qualifi cations so that when the interview starts you’re confi dent, articulate and poised. How to achieve this nirvana? KPMG Branding U offers video tutorials that take you step-by-step through interview prep.

Be virtually perfect

Resume—outstanding. Suit—stunning. Presence—professional. Interview skills—impressive. But there’s that little matter of those embarrassing Facebook photos from spring break…KPMG Branding U guides you on creating and maintaining social media profi les that refl ect the best, public you.OO

Develop your personal brand at KPMG’s online college

of (career) cool

Project Runway

Looking good! KPMG recruiters were the models for the Branding U fashion show that was an exciting new element of KPMG’s 2015 winter intern training program. Men’s Wearhouse and Banana Republic Factory provided the clothes, including looks for professional, business casual, and

“jeans Friday.”

Sholon Rucker (left) and Becca Miceli (top) work the catwalk at the 2015 show.

Scan the tag to get the KPMG GO app for the iPhone and iPad.

BrandingUinsert-2015.indd All Pages 2/19/15 5:09 PM

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It’s time to

at #NLC2015 in Chicago!

Join leaders from around the world as you Step Up to the Challenge at the 2015 National Leadership Conference (NLC) and Institute

for Leaders (IFL) this summer in Chicago. Hear outstanding speakers, enhance your leadership skills, and show your skill in competitive events. Don’t miss this chance to network with other FBLA members and business professionals.

FBLA Keynote Speaker John BeedeProfessional speaker, author, and adventurer John Beede has been struck by lightning, was attacked by a five-foot iguana, swam with a whale shark, nearly fell 800 feet to his death, and once did the hokey-pokey in the eye of a hurricane. John’s recent climb to the summit of Mount Everest was featured on TV’s 60 Minutes and earned him the nickname “The Climber Guy.”

The success and leadership strategies you’ll learn are based on his highly-acclaimed books, Climb On! Success Strategies for Teens and The Mini-Manual for Becoming Super Awesome.

John has built and sold multiple companies while travelling to 46 countries on six continents. He has instructed rock climbing, white-water rafting, wilderness survival, sailing, mountaineering, and participated in dozens of expeditions and adventures around the world. John’s integration of his outdoor adventure stories and his powerful success strategies will catapult you to a new level of personal achievement.

National Anthem

Do you sing? We are looking for an FBLA member

to sing the national anthem in traditional

style at the NLC. Interested performers should

visit fbla‑pbl.org/2015NLC for more details. If

selected, soloist must be a paid NLC registrant.

Email submissions to

[email protected] or mail to:

Megan Muir, CMP

PDC Productions (NLC Anthem)

3217 N Flood Ave

Norman, OK 73069

Audition receipt deadline is May 12.

FBLA-Middle Level AcademyCalling all extraordinary FBLA-Middle Level leaders! While many heroes may have a secret identity, it’s easy to identify and apply the marvelous leadership secrets of super heroes. Learn to use your own special powers of leadership to become the Wonder Woman or Mr. Incredible to your chapter, school, and community and be a hero in your future career.

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NLC Internship OpportunitiesEnhance your experience by working as an NLC intern in Chicago! Conference interns help national staff with conference logistics and headquarters office management. Interested applicants must be available to attend the Chicago NLC during these dates and times: June 29–July 2 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.To participate, you must be available during the majority of the NLC. Interns must pay the conference registration fee, accommodations, travel, and meals. Complete the application at fbla-pbl.org/2015NLC (including a current résumé and two letters of recommendation).Application receipt deadline is Friday, May 8.

Register atfbla-pbl.org/2015NLC

NLC Fees

Early Bird Regular On-site

On or before May 22 May 23–June 12 June 13–on-site

FBLA $105 $115 $125

PBL $105 $115 $125

Guest $45 $55 $65

IFL Fees

Early Bird Regular On-site

On or before May 22 May 23–June 12 June 13–on-site

Student $115 $125 $135

Adviser $50 $60 $70

Candidates $90 $100 $110

Certifications

Adobe Certified Associate

$50 per exam ($65 after June 12)

• Adobe Flash CC

• Adobe Dreamweaver CC

• Adobe Photoshop CC

CompTIA Strata

$35 per exam ($50 after June 12)

QuickBooks Certified User (QBCU)

$50 ($65 after June 12)

CertiportFREE (up to two exams)

• Microsoft Office 2013

• MTA exams

• IC3

Space is limited, so sign up today at

fbla‑pbl.org/2015NLC.

Skyline photo courtesy of Choose Chicago

National Officer ElectionsAn important and exciting part of the NLC is the election of the 2015–16 national officers. Students interested in

running for national office can request the National Officer Candidate Guide from their state adviser, or download

it from fbla-pbl.org. Candidates display literature at their campaign booths where members can talk with them about their

platforms. Don’t miss the spirited competition and bid for delegate votes by the candidates and their campaign

teams.

Institute for LeadersThis high-energy, intensive, two-day seminar is a focused leadership experience for state and local chapter officers, as well as members and advisers.

This training conference prepares student leaders and members to assume their elected responsibilities and develop valuable life skills.

About Chicago

For more detailed information about

Chicago, visit choosechicago.com for the

Chicago Convention and Visitors Bureau

or call 877.244.2246.


Serving as a local/state chapter voting delegate at the NLC can be an exciting experience. Here are some tips:

Campaign booths: Any member can talk to candidates and learn more details about their goals and qualifications.

Campaign speeches: Speeches give members a brief overview of each candidate’s goals. Candidates for president, secretary, and treasurer (national offices) give their campaign speeches at the opening session. Candidates for regional vice president give speeches at the first regional session.

Q & A session: Delegates can ask candidates questions and compare each candidate’s answer. The Q & A for vice presidents is after campaign speeches. The president, secretary, and treasurer Q & A time is listed in the NLC program. Only voting delegates may ask the vice president candidates questions. Voting delegates and state presidents may ask national office candidates questions.

Represent your chapter: For local chapter delegates, talk to your chapter the night before voting, so that you can make a decision on which vice president candidate will receive your vote. For state delegates, get opinions from as many chapters as possible. Be sure to have alternates to vote for in case your first choice candidate is dropped. As you represent your state/local chapter, be sure to keep everyone’s opinions in mind while voting.

Be on time: It is important for all delegates to show up on time (and in business attire) to the national and their respective regional voting sessions. Business can only be transacted once a quorum is present. A quorum is the minimum number of members that must be present in order for business to be conducted. A quorum for all business at the NLC is a majority of all registered delegates.

Voting session expectations: Listen to the directions and fill out ballots as you are instructed to do so. Voting sessions can last less than one hour or could go on for several hours. A candidate has to receive a majority before he/she can be elected. If no candidate receives a majority, the person receiving the lowest amount of votes will be dropped from the fourth vote and each subsequent vote. It takes time to count and recount votes, so come prepared to be in the session until someone receives a majority.

A Guide for Voting Delegates at the NLCby FBLA National Parliamentarian Hiral Patel

Stepping Up to the National Leadership Conferenceby FBLA Mountain Plains Region Vice President Sarah Niederee

With state leadership conferences coming to an end, it’s not too early to begin planning for the National Leadership Conference (NLC) in Chicago, the Windy City! The NLC will be June 29– July 2, 2015. Take advantage of all the NLC has to offer: internship positions, networking opportunities, competitive events, sightseeing, elections, and much more!

The Institute for Leaders (IFL) leadership program takes place prior to the National Leadership Conference. Participants select a leadership track to enhance leadership skills on a local, state, and national levels. This year’s IFL will be June 28–29. This opportunity allows you to expand your leadership skills and network with the best leaders in the organization, as well as many business professionals.

To prepare for your competitive events, make sure you take advantage of every opportunity available to you. Many practice tests can be found online. For performance events, sample presentations can be found on YouTube. Practice in front of a local Rotary Club or even your local school board. Whatever your event, practice makes perfect.

Remember to experience the beautiful city of Chicago! The Adler Planetarium, Brookfield Zoo, Wrigley Field, and Chicago Riverwalk are just a few attractions Chicago has to offer! #NLC2015 is YOUR opportunity to Step Up to the Challenge. Embrace every moment of every opportunity.

Check out the “Conference” page at fbla-pbl.org for the most current hotel, conference registration, and event information!

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National SPONSORS & PARTNERS

One of the nation’s largest comprehensive private universities, Long Island University (LIU) offers more than 500 undergraduate degree programs taught by more than 500 full-time professors. A leader in academic innovation, LIU is notable for its experiential learning programs, its high-tech startup incubator, student-run businesses, and the LIU Promise student-mentoring program. In addition to the main New York campuses in Brookville and Brooklyn, LIU also offers a distinct Bachelor of Arts program in global studies—the only accredited four-year bachelor’s education in the world that immerses students in over eight countries for a one-of-a-kind education. Upon graduation, LIU students are welcomed into a community of nearly 200,000 alumni and become global leaders in fields that include the arts, health sciences, media, education, pharmacy, business, technology, and public service. Learn more at liu.edu.

LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY

Mercy College School of Business—FBLA juniors with GPAs above 90 (3.5) and demonstrated leadership and public speaking skills are invited to apply to Mercy College’s Summer Leadership Academy. Last year, we reviewed over 1,500 applications from over 20 states. 150 were selected. There is no charge for tuition, and you stay in the dorm for free. You simply need to provide your own transportation to and from campus, as well as a check in the amount of $190 for food.

During the weeklong Business Leadership Academy, you’ll learn leadership lessons from faculty and leaders from top companies, while participating in active learning and team-building opportunities and visiting Fortune 500 companies. Visit mercy.edu/business/leadership/academy to learn more and apply at jotform.us/asic22/2015MercyLeadership.

The Art Institutes system of schools prepares students for hands-on careers in Design, Media Arts, Fashion, and Culinary. But we’re more than a school. We’re an exciting, inspiring community where you’ll have the opportunity to hone your creative edge and learn the business side of the creative industries. Depending on your field of study, you might explore anything from communication skills and entrepreneurship to strategic planning and management techniques. Along the way, you’ll be guided and mentored by dedicated faculty, many of whom work in the fields they teach and can share firsthand knowledge of industry trends. And you’ll have a chance to develop hands-on skills with the same tools and technologies today’s creative professionals use. Find out more about our school and learn about the scholarships we offer, including some just for high school students.

Save 10% on year-round Test Prep from The Princeton Review. Want a personalized prep experience to fit your learning style, schedule, and budget? FBLA members and family receive 10% off The Princeton Review courses and comprehensive tutoring packages for the SAT, ACT, SAT Subject Tests and PSAT. The Princeton Review offers expert instruction and guaranteed results with our proven methodology and score-raising strategies. We’re ready to help you earn your highest score so you can get into your top-choice college. To receive your discount, visit princetonreview.com using the promo code FBLAPBLAVE10 at checkout or call us at 800-2Review (800.273.8439).

Designed in part by former FBLA National President Joe Riley, Better World Collective (BWC) has created a brand new and easy-to-use online auction platform for FBLA, called Auction360. BWC helps student organizations, like

FBLA, double or even triple their fundraising by enabling chapters to increase their donor base and helping supporters think creatively about noncash ways of contributing. Advanced technology removes 90% of the work that is traditionally associated with this type of fundraiser—making it now incredibly easy to run a successful and engaging online auction. And, because of BWC’s history with FBLA, we are offering local chapters the best deals ever, including no upfront cost and personal, seven-days-a-week support.

Visit betterworldcollective.com/fbla for more information and priority access.

NEW NATIONAL FUNDRAISER


Step Up to the #SweetStop Challenge

* All entries must follow the rules to be considered.

Visit the Krispy Kreme Cruiser at the FBLA National Leadership Conference (NLC), and the Cruiser just might visit your school this fall. All you need to do is post a chapter spirit photo to Twitter or Instagram when the Cruiser visits the FBLA NLC on June 30.

If you’re the lucky winner, the Krispy Kreme Cruiser will show up at your school for a #SweetStop: that means lots of tasty treats for your school and a chance to win prizes with the Cruiser prize wheel.

In addition to raising some dough, it’s also a good way for you to promote your chapter to local media and your school administration.

The #SweetStop Contest: How to Enter

1. Visit the Krispy Kreme Cruiser on June 30 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the NLC (location will be announced at the NLC).

2. Post a chapter spirit photo to Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #FBLAKrispyKreme.3. Tell us why your chapter deserves a #SweetStop! Your Tweet or Instagram post must include your

chapter name and state, and creatively demonstrate the partnership between FBLA and Krispy Kreme. Tip: Bonus points if you include your state’s Twitter and/or Instagram handle!

4. You may visit multiple times and submit multiple photos since your members may be free at different times during the day. In fact, post early and post often! The goal is to have all your members participate at some point during the day.

5. Spread the joy! Encourage all your members, whether they are at NLC or not, to retweet, repost, and share your photo. It will take a team effort to win a #SweetStop!

6. The deadline to submit your photo is 5 p.m. Central Time on Tuesday, June 30, 2015.7. Vote for the final five photos on Facebook between 6 p.m. on June 30 and 12 noon on July 2.8. Look, Don’t Touch. There is no standing, leaning, or climbing on the Cruiser. Advisers, please ensure

your members act in a safe and responsible manner. FBLA-PBL will disqualify any entries it deems offensive, in poor taste, or that violate the “Look, Don’t Touch” rule.

Judging Criteria

Five semifinalist photos will be posted to Facebook on June 30 at 6 p.m. Central Time based on the following criteria:

1. Creativity of photo.2. Photo must include the Cruiser at the NLC.3. Creativity of caption. The theme is “Why Our Chapter Deserves a #SweetStop.”4. Caption must include chapter name and state. Hashtag #FBLAKrispyKreme must be in the body of the

post, not in the comments.5. Methods of distributing the photo to receive maximum exposure via retweets, shares, likes, etc.6. Adherence to rules.7. Chapter must be located in the 48 contiguous states and is able to be served by the Cruiser.

(The Cruiser does not travel to Hawaii or Alaska).8. Availability of the Cruiser depends on a number of factors, including logistics and scheduling.9. The winner will be notified via Twitter at @FBLA_National shortly before the Awards of Excellence

program begins. Questions can be submitted to @FBLA_National.All judging is at FBLA-PBL’s sole discretion and all decisions are final.

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Meet 2014’s Winner: Claysburg-Kimmel FBLA (Pennsylvania)Claysburg-Kimmel FBLA members Elizabeth Weiland, Samantha Medasie, and Maria Knisely attended the 2014 NLC in Nashville where they networked with fundraising companies for ideas. While speaking with Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, they learned of the #SweetStop contest that required members to submit a photo with the Krispy Kreme Cruiser and creatively demonstrate the partnership between FBLA and Krispy Kreme.

The girls, dressed in pajamas and FBLA T-shirts, captured a photo of them “dreaming of FBLA and Krispy Kreme.” The top five photos were posted to the FBLA-PBL National Center Facebook page where people voted for their favorite. Claysburg-Kimmel secured the most votes and won a visit from the Krispy Kreme Cruiser to Claysburg-Kimmel High School and Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary.

In October, the Cruiser traveled from North Carolina to Pennsylvania to distribute tasty treats to the students. Elizabeth, Samantha, and Maria distributed doughnuts and Krispy Kreme hats to all of the students, and students toured the Krispy Kreme Cruiser. The members and students of Claysburg-Kimmel thank Krispy Kreme and FBLA for sponsoring this wonderful experience.

Prizes

The winner will receive a Krispy Kreme Cruiser Sweet Stop. The Cruiser will visit your school in the 2015–16 membership year and distribute doughnuts. If there is a Krispy Kreme store in your area, the Cruiser will provide fresh-baked doughnuts. If there is not a store nearby, it will distribute pre-packaged doughnuts.

Last Year’s Finalists

Step Up to the #SweetStop Challenge

Claysburg-Kimmel HS (PA)Alpharetta HS (GA)

Manchester HS (CT)

Sundown HS (TX)

Grundy Co. HS (TN)

Check out the

#SweetStop video at

bit.ly/sweetstop15


In 2002, Elise and Todd Jackson were overjoyed to be expecting their first child, and weren’t expecting any complications with the birth of their son, Elijah. Elijah was born 15 weeks early weighing just over a pound and was 11 inches long—the length of a sheet of paper.

Initially only given a 10 percent chance of survival, Elijah spent seven months in a newborn intensive care unit (NICU). He underwent several delicate surgeries in the early weeks of life, and has been through years of physical, speech and occupational therapy for the long-lasting health consequences of his early birth.

Like Elijah, about 450,000 babies are born too soon in the United States each year. Every minute a baby is born too soon.

FBLA-PBL and the March of Dimes have been working together for more than 40 years to help give every baby a healthy start. FBLA-PBL members like you have raised more than $15 million to support the March of Dimes and its mission of healthier babies. By raising awareness and funds, you are helping the March of Dimes, the Jackson family, and families just like them. Together, we will reach a day when no baby is born too soon and no family has to experience the serious effects of preterm birth. To learn more about what you and your chapter can do visit marchforbabies.org/students.

Meet Elijah JacksonMarch of Dimes 2015 National Ambassador

March of Dimes Mini-walk at #NLC2015FBLA-PBL and the March of Dimes will sponsor a mini-walk at #NLC2015. All members and advisers are encouraged to participate and contribute to the March of Dimes. Remember to bring your $5 donation and get ready to have a great time!

Wednesday, July 1 @ 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

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Association Motor Club Marketing (AMCM) offers a roadside assistance program that earns profit now and on renewals. Email [email protected], call 605.254.8876, or visit amcmfbla.com.

Country Meats features fresh, smoked snack sticks that everyone loves! Sell for $1 and receive 45% profit! For FREE SAMPLES call 800.277.8989 or visit countrymeats.com/samplepack.

Crazy About Cookies provides FBLA-themed tubs of cookie dough in six top-selling flavors. Visit pinevalleyfoods.com/site/FBLA-fundraising/.

DormCo.com provides FREE $5 DormCo.com gift cards to give to each senior in your high school with your chapter earning 15% of all sales. Call Jeff at 888.925.2899, email [email protected], or visit DormCo.com/FBLA.

Krispy Kreme Fundraising offers doughnuts, BOGO cards, certificates, and coffee to help your chapter raise some dough! Visit krispykreme.com/fundraising, email [email protected], or call 800.4KRISPY.

Ozark Delight lollipops are only available for fundraising. They do not sell to stores or other retail markets. Call 800.334.8991 or visit ozarkdelight.com.

Popcorn Palace offers premium popcorn in lots of flavors guaranteed to be fresh and delectable. Keep 50% profit upfront. To get your free information kit, call 800.873.2686 or visit popcornpalace.com/Home/Fundraising.

Pride Distributors specializes in producing “Your Town”-Opoly, a custom board game. Call Pride Distributors at 800.451.5442 or visit Townopoly.net.

Schermer Pecans offers a delicious and healthy fundraising product. Call 800.841.3403, email [email protected], or visit pecantreats.com.

School Spirit Coffee provides personalized packaging for their coffee fundraiser.Call 800.570.1443, email [email protected], or visit schoolspiritcoffee.com.

Tom-Wat Fundraising features multiple fundraisers from catalog sales to cookie dough and much more. Call 800.243.9250, email [email protected], or visit tomwat.com.

Zencaus offers FBLA gift cards that can be redeemed for a wide selection of products. Call 888.960.6148, email [email protected], or visit fblagiftcards.com.

National FUNDRAISERS

Chapter HIGHLIGHTS

MISSOURIGallatin FBLA members prepared a Bingo game to educate junior high students about the free enterprise system. With help from their adviser, they made five different bingo boards, developed questions about the free enterprise system, and presented the game during a study hall. The junior high students learned a lot about the free enterprise system. The bingo game was a success!


NEW JERSEYWallkill Valley Regional High School FBLA presented the March of Dimes with a check for $20,575 as a result of Super Night 2014. Super Night featured a 10-hour block, with more than 300 students taking part in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, a volleyball tournament, a dodgeball tournament, movie night, playing the Dating Game, and Jell-O eating contest.

The fundraiser focused on raising awareness about premature birth and raising money for research.

MASSACHUSETTSMasconomet FBLA participated in an American Management Association workshop on first job experiences and adjusting to the business world. Participants learned about leadership and how to identify their own leadership identity and ability. This pilot workshop conducted by the state office, was a great success and the state board hopes to spread similar workshops throughout the state in the future.

PENNSYLVANIA

Fleetwood FBLA teamed up with Andrew Maier

Elementary School for National Read Across

America Day, to honor the birthday of Dr. Seuss

by reading his books and creating Seuss-themed crafts.

Kindergartners and first graders read The Cat in the Hat and created cat

masks, second graders read There is a Wocket in My Pocket and made

wockets to go in pockets they laced themselves, and third graders read

Green Eggs and Ham and put rhyming egg puzzles together.

“It turned out awesome,” said Andrew Maier’s

Principal Chris Redding.

Chapter HIGHLIGHTS

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TENNESSEECoffee County FBLA members, officers, and advisers, along with volunteers, spent hours organizing the “Team Up to Tackle Breast Cancer” event. FBLA members sold T-shirts and Otis Spunkmeyer breast cancer cookies and hosted a “pink out” game sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance where the football team wore pink jerseys and all other participants at the game sported pink. A check for $5,000 from these activities was presented to the Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition with all funds set to benefit breast cancer patients in Coffee County.

Submit your chapter news at

bit.ly/fbla-pbl_news

KANSASSt. Mary’s Colgan (SMC) FBLA hosted a “Business Lunch and Learn” with Eagle Beverage Corporation President and General Manager Steve Beykirch who spoke about becoming an entrepreneur and managing a business. He discussed how important it is for a business to keep accurate records of inventory, especially with merchandise that may expire. Mr. Beykirch brought figures from his business showing students how they keep track of sales, inventory, distribution, and how to project sales. After the presentation, Mr. Beykirch answered student questions and joined members for lunch. SMC hosts two Business “Lunch and Learn” sessions each school year.

ILLINOIS

Warren Township FBLA partnered with local charity organization The Book Bridge

which collects books and distributes them to children and teens in difficult financial

situations. The chapter planned a “Chapters for Children” book drive and created social

media pages to increase awareness. Members decorated collection boxes and left them

in English classes at the school, and in many public areas. By the end of the drive, the

number of books received far exceeded what was expected, with more than 3,900

usable books donated. After the drive, members continued to volunteer at The Book

Bridge and plan to help with more events for this organization.

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