NC FBLA Chapter Management Handbook

NC FBLA Chapter Management Handbook

NORTH CAROLINA

FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA

Chapter Management Handbook

Updated September 1, 2009

NC Department of Public Instruction

June St. Clair Atkinson

State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Rebecca Payne

Director, Career and Technical Education

Mary Jo Nason

Curriculum Interim Section Chief

Lorraine Stephens

North CarolinaFBLAState Advisor

Bladen Crockett

Consultant, Business and Information Technology Education

Edith Duncombe

Consultant, Business and Information Technology Education

Deborah Seehorn

Consultant, Business and Information Technology Education

9/1/2009

NC FBLA Chapter Management Handbook

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Calendar of Activities

Membership

Membership Classifications

Standard Course of Study

Partnering Opportunities

Membership Dues

State/National Membership Registration

Dues Deadlines

Local Chapter Information Sheet

Evaluating FBLA Chapter Officers

State Information

2009-2010 THEME

State Officers & Regional Advisors 2009-2010

Board of Directors

Board Eligibility

Nomination for Board of Directors

Resource Materials

State Fund-Raising Projects

Regional Information

Regional Information

County/Regional Listing

Regional Conferences

Regional Fall Leadership Conferences (RFLC)

Permission Form/Code of Conduct

Regional Competitive Events Conferences

List of Regional Competitive Events

Competitive events held at the regional LeveL

Competitive Event Eligibility

About Competitive Event Entry Forms

Registration Procedures for Regional Competitive Events

Home Site Testing

NC FBLA PERMISSION FORM

DELEGATE CODE OF CONDUCT

Regional Competitive Events Entry Form

NC FBLA COMPETITIVE EVENTS ENTRY FORM

REGIONAL LEVEL COMPETITION

Business Person of the Year

Home Site Testing Administrator Identification Form

National Information

FBLA-PBL Conferences

National Leadership Conference (NLC)

National Fall Leadership Conference (NFLC)

Local Chapter News

National Partnerships

Fund-Raising Programs

DATA Match

JAD Acrylics

Otis Spunkmeyer

TECHNO Explorers

Educational Programs

Johnson & Wales University Scholarships

March of Dimes

NLC Internships

Publicity

We want to hear what you’ve been up to

Send Us Your News

State Leadership Conference

Conference Participants

Conference Registration

Competitive Events

Competitive Event Entry Forms

Home Site Testing

Competitive Events with Eligibility Restrictions

Voting Delegates

James L. White Scholarship Contributions

Advisor of the Year

State Officer Candidates

Hotel Reservations

EMERGING BUSINESS ISSUES

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

NC FBLA COMPETITIVE EVENTS ENTRY FORM

PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE

Chapter Events

WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT

NC FBLA ADVISOR OF THE YEAR

VOTING DELEGATE SESSION

Adviser Responsibilities

Voting Delegate Responsibilities

LOCAL CHAPTER VOTING DELEGATES

James L. White Scholarship Fund - Local Chapter Contribution

Membership Award Application

100% Class Participation Award

State Leadership Conference Conduct Rules

SLC Delegates Form for Signatures

Dress Code for State , Regional and National Leadership Conferences

Eligibility to Compete at the National Leadership Conference

Professional Division

Membership Application

Professional Division 2009-2010 Officer Team

CTE Business & Information Technology Education Staff

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Calendar of Activities

The calendar of activities is constantly being updated. It has been omitted from this manual to avoid any references to an outdated calendar. Please refer to the North Carolina FBLA web site for the current calendar ( ).

Membership

Membership Classifications

Active membership in FBLA is available for:

• high school students who are enrolled in at least one business course during the school year or who have already completed at least three business courses
• middle school student that is enrolled in a business course during the school year or has completed two business courses.

If your school has semester courses, an active member may be enrolled in a business course either first or second semester. Professional membership is automatic for local chapter advisers. A listing of business courses is found below in the Standard Course of Study. We also have Partnering Opportunities that count as business courses.

Associate membershipis available for those students who are not taking a business course this school year and have not completed three or more business courses, but who want to participate in FBLA activities by paying both state and national dues. Associate members may participate in committee work, school, and community/service projects. Associate members cannot participate in competitive events nor hold office.

Standard Course of Study

No. / Course Name / Blueprint / Curriculum Guide / CMS95 Bank
Date / File Name
6599 / Business Advanced Studies / 2 / SU 20062</A< td>
6535 / Business and Electronic Communications / SU 1998 / SU 19981 / FA 1999 / Bec
6400 / Business Computer Technology / SU 2003 / SU 2003 / SU 2004 / BCT
6215 / Business Law / SU 2006 / SU 2006 / SU 2006 / BUSLAW
6225 / Business Management and Applications / SU 2003 / SU 2003 / SU 2004 / BMA
6311 / Computerized Accounting I / SU 2004 / SU 2004 / SU 2004 / 6311CACC
6312 / Computerized Accounting II / SU 2004 / SU 2004 / SU 2004P / CACC2
6411 / Computer Applications I / SU 2005 / SU 2005rev / SU 2005 / COMPAP1
6412 / Computer Applications II / SU 2000 / SU 2000 / SU 2000 / CAPP2_CA
6421 / Computer Programming I / SU 2005 / SU 2005 / 7 / 7
6422 / Computer Programming II / SU 2005 / SU 2005 / 7 / 7
6514 / Digital Communications Systems / SU 2004 / SU 2004 / SU 2004 / DIGCOMM
6415 / e-Commerce I / SU 2006 / SU 2006 / SU 2004 / ECOMM1
6416 / e-Commerce II / SU 2005 / SU 2005 / SU 20056 / ECOMM2
6208 / Exploring Business Technologies / SU 1999 / SU 19991 / SU 2000 / 6208EXBU
6340 / Foundations of Information Technology / SU 2005 / SU 2005 / SU 20056 / FIT
6511 / Keyboarding / SU 2006 / SU 2006 / SU 2006 / KYB
6341 / Networking I / SP 2004 / SU 20043, 7 / 3, 7 / 3, 7
6345
6346
6347 / Network Administration II — Linux, Novell, Microsoft / 3, 7 / 3, 7 / 3, 7 / 3, 7
6200 / Principles of Business and Personal Finance / SU 2003 / SU 2005 / SU 2004 / POBPF
6235 / Small Business Entrepreneurship / SU 2003 / SU 2003 / FA2003 / SMBUSF04

Partnering Opportunities

There are several programs (such as the National Academy Foundation or NAF) program that we list as "partnering opportunities" in our standard course of study. We do not provide the curriculum, but we recognize those courses as contributing significantly to our standard course of study, and we allow students taking those courses to be active FBLA members. Those partnering opportunities are listed on page 38 of the Standard Course of Study.

Students taking the Oracle Database ProgrammingI & II are allowed to be active FBLA members

Listed below is the info that was copied from page 38 of the Standard Course of Study.

The following are external nationally recognized programs. The participants must be members of schools of these organizations and follow the curriculum requirements of these partnerships. NCDPI will not provide any curriculum materials for these programs.

• Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science

• International Baccalaureate (IB) Business Management

• International Baccalaureate (IB) Information Technology

• NationalAcademy Foundation (NAF) Academy of Finance

• NationalAcademy Foundation (NAF) Academy of Information Technology

Membership Dues

Local middle school and high school chapters must affiliate with both the state and national organizations in order to use the name FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA (FBLA). Membership forms for state and national dues are mailed from the national office to local chapters. Membership is also available online at

MEMBERSHIP DUES REPORTING PROCEDURES FOR 2008-2009

DUES / FBLAHigh School / FBLA Middle Level
State Dues / $4.00 / $3.00
National Dues / $6.00 / $4.00
Total Dues per Member / $10.00 / $7.00

Send national and state dues (combined in one check or money order) to:

National Membership Dues

Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc.

PO Box 79063

Baltimore, MD21279-0063

Local chapter advisers who have membership questions may contact Lisa Frye Smothers at the national office (1-800-325-2946) or e-mail .

State/National Membership Registration

Please follow these procedures for submitting membership forms and checks. All membership forms must be completed online.

Access the FBLA membershipform on the FBLA-PBL, Inc website

Click on the Membership Registration tab on the left side of the page.

Logged in as Guest / LOGOUT
FBLA-PBL Adviser-Only Area.
To enter this site you must enter your
Chapter Number and Site Password below.
Top of Form
Chapter Number: /
Site Password: /
If you are a new chapter, please click on Form a FBLA Chapter, Form a FBLA-ML Chapter, Form a PBL Chapter

Bottom of Form
Chapter Numbers should be entered without the hypen or zeroes after the hyphen. (Ex. 1111 or 001111.)
Exception: If your chapter number has a decimal point and digit(s) following, enter that information as well (Ex. 1111.01 or 1111.02)
The password is case sensitive.

Enter your chapter number as directed above. Your chapter number is listed on previous FBLA membership forms.

Enter the password. The national FBLA office sends the password to local chapter advisers. The password is case sensitive.

Once your school name appears, key the information requested on the form.

Print a copy of the list of members from your local chapter. Keep a copy for your records and send a copy with your payment for state and national dues. Your chapter membership is not activated until the membership list and payment are received.

Write one check to cover both state and national dues. Total state and national dues are $10.00 per member for high school members and $7.00 per member for middle school members. Local chapters must affiliate with both the state and national organizations in order to use the name Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and participate in competitive events.

Mail your school check or money order and printed membership list to:

NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP DUES

FBLA-PBL, INC.

P O BOX 79063

BALTIMORE MD 21279-0063

• Complete the Local Chapter Information Sheet
• and email it toLorraine or mail to:

NC-FBLA

6358 MailServiceCenter

Raleigh, NC 27699-6358

It is important that this information sheet be returned. The NC FBLA state office frequently uses the data provided on the information sheet to communicate with local chapters and advisers.

Dues Deadlines

Unless you are organizing a new chapter or reactivating a chapter this school year, you MUST pay your state dues by the November 1 receipt deadline in order for your chapter and members to:

Be placed on active mailing list.

Qualify for the Gold Seal Award.

Compete at regional competitive events.

STUDENTS MAY NOT COMPETE IN REGIONAL COMPETITIVE EVENTS UNLESS THEIR DUES ARE RECEIVED BY NOVEMBER 1.

A second dues deadline of February 1 is recognized primarily for those students who may be taking a second semester business course and/or transfer students. Dues postmarked by February 1 will qualify these students to compete in the state and national leadership conferences.

Local Chapter Information Sheet

The Local Chapter Information Sheet is used to keep the State Office aware of existing chapters. Having the information for the advisors and officers provides a method of communicating with local chapters and advisors.

Please complete the Local Chapter Information Sheet

and email or mail it to your State Advisor. The mailing address is:

NC-FBLA

6358 MailServiceCenter

Raleigh, NC 27699-6358

The Local Chapter Information Sheet is found on page 12.

Evaluating FBLA Chapter Officers

During the 2009 Summer Conference FBLA session, one of the advisors asked for recommendations on evaluating chapter officers. The National Chapter Management Notebook has a guideline in the Local Chapter Organization Section

For future reference, here is the suggested point system if one is required.

• Attendance at General Meetings 20
• Contestant in Competitive Events 20
• Fund-raising Activities 20
• Assistance with Committee Work 20
• Holding an Elected Office 20
• Committee Chair 20
• Recruit a New Member 10
• Attendance at Special and Social Events 10
• FBLA-PBL Activities, Field Trips, Guest Speakers 10
• Attendance at Regional/District State Conferences 10
• Attendance at Workshops 10
• Attendance at State Executive Board Meetings 10
• Attendance at National Conferences 10
• Recruiting a Professional Division Member 10

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Local Chapter Information Sheet

School Phone ()
Address
City ZIP FAX ()

CHECK YOUR REGION

Eastern Central Northwest Southeast

Southwest Triad Triangle East Western

ADVISERS

Main Adviser Home Phone ()
First Semester Planning Period: PeriodTime
Second Semester Planning Period: PeriodTime
FAX () E-mail Address
Home Address
City State ZIP
Co-Adviser(s)

LOCAL CHAPTER OFFICERS

President
Vice President
Secretary
Parliamentarian
Treasurer
Historian
Reporter

Please mail, email, or FAX this form

by October 20 to:NC FBLA Sate Advisor

6358 MailServiceCenter

Raleigh, NC27699-6358

FAX: 919.807-3908

State Information

2009-2010 THEME

The national FBLA theme isSimply The Best. Feel free to use this theme throughout the year on any printed material or as advertisement for local chapter activities, such as bulletin boards, programs, newsletters, etc.

The NC FBLA State theme isTaking Care of Business. Feel free to use this theme throughout the year on any printed material or as advertisement for local chapter activities, such as bulletin boards, programs, newsletters, etc.

State Officers & Regional Advisors 2009-2010

State Officer /
Advisor’s Name / Office / Regional VP / School / Email /
Advisor’s Email
James Landen
Doug Whitehead / President / WashingtonHigh School /

Brittany Lee
Delisha Moore / Parliamentarian / PasquotankCo.High School /

Tyler Chapman
Pamela Herring / Central / NorthLeniorHigh School /

Jessica Barclift
Delisha Moore / Eastern / PasquotankCo.High School /

Alaina Gillman
Robin Isaacs / Northwest / LakeNormanHigh School /

Jeaneé Cooper
Brigette Jones / Southeast / PineForestHigh School /

Frazier Smith
Beth Eisenhart / Southwest / HighlandSchool of Technology /

Vacant
Serving in the place of the Regional Advisor is Sarah Doepner, the
Triangle East Board member / Triangle East /
Kori Fansler
Kelly Helner / Triad / OrangeHigh School /

Dillon Vess
Tonya Ray / Western / MountainHeritageHigh School /

Board of Directors

The NC FBLA Board of Directors is composed of local chapter advisers from each of the eight FBLA regions in North Carolina. Each regional board representative is elected for a three-year term by the chapters located in their region.

Board members are elected to serve the local chapters in their respective regions. If you have suggestions or recommendations that you would like to have presented to the Board, contact the board representative from your region. Board members and their term of office are shown below.

Name
Region / School Address
Telephone / Fax
Selina Riley-Gurganus
Central Region
2007-2010 / East Duplin High School
394 N NC Hwy 111
Beulaville, NC28518
910-298-4535 Fax 910-298-2021

Delisha Moore
Eastern Region
2009-2012 / PasquotankCo.High School
1064 Northside Rd
ElizabethCity, NC27909
252-337-6880 Fax 252-337-6890

Robin Isaacs
Northwest Region
2009-2012 / WataugaHigh School
400 High School Drive
Boone, NC28607
828-264-2407 Fax 828-264-9030

Evelyn Colvin
Southeast Region
2009-2012 / Gray's CreekHigh School
5301 Celebration Drive
Hope Mills, NC28348-8375

910-424-8589 Fax 910-424-7411

John Thompson Jr.
Southwest Region
2007-2010 / West Stanly High School
306 East Red Cross Road
Oakboro, NC28219
704-485-3012 Fax 704-485-4509

Marion Anthony-Jordan
Triad Region
2096-2012 / Southern Middle School
209 Southern Middle School Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573,
336-599-6995 ext. 2702 Fax 336-503-0587

Sarah Doepner
Triangle East Region
2009-2012 / EastCaryMiddle School
1111 SE Maynard Road
Cary, NC27511
919-466-4377 school phone
919-466-4386 office phone
919-466-4388 Fax

Cheryl Barton
Western Region
2007-2010 / RosmanHigh School
749 Pickens Hwy.,
Rosman,NC28772
828-862-4284 Fax 828-966-9680

Mike McKay
Professional Division
2009-2011 / WestCarteretHigh School
4700 Country Club Road
Morehead City, NC28557-6218
252-726-1176 ext 1317
252-726-6290 Fax

RosalynnTennie
Middle School Representative
2009-2012 / HeritageMiddle School
3400 Rogers Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 562-6204 Fax
(919) 562-6227 Fax

Board Eligibility

Duties and responsibilities of board members are listed in Article V, Sections 3 and 4 of the NC FBLA Bylaws. Please use the Nomination for Board of Directors Form to nominate an adviser from your region in the year the term for the board member from your region expires. All nominations must be returned by the deadline listed in the Calendar of Events. Following the receipt of nominations, local chapters will be notified of voting procedures.

Regional board member elections will be held in the spring of the year in which terms expire. In addition to being willing to promote and uphold the high ideals of NC FBLA, board members must also meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Served as an adviser or co-adviser of an active FBLA chapter for least three years;

• Attended and participated in at least three leadership conferences at the state, regional, or national levels;

• Attended and participated in NC FBLA regional meetings.

Nomination for Board of Directors

CHECK YOUR REGION

CentralEasternNorthwestSoutheast

SouthwestTriadTriangle EastWestern

(Please nominate one adviser from your region.)

Name
School Name
School Address
School Telephone ()
School FAX()
Adviser’s E-mail
Yes NoI have checked with this individual to make sure he/she agrees to run for this Board position and that he/she meets the qualifications outlined in the State Bylaws.
Nominated by:
Name of Nominating Adviser
School
Date

Please return this form by the deadline listed in the Calendar of Activities to the FBLA State Advisor. The address is:

NC FBLA

6358 MailServiceCenter

Raleigh, NC 27699-6358

FAX (919) 807-3899

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Resource Materials

Listed below are FBLA materials available from the state and national offices and FBLA supplier. Materials available follow the name and address of the source. Telephone numbers are listed for your convenience. Please note that there is a charge for some items from the FBLA state and national offices and for all items from FBLA-PBL Marketplace.

NORTH CAROLINA FBLA

6358 MailServiceCenter

Raleigh, NC27699-6358

(919) 807-3908

Adviser Resources

• NC FBLA Chapter Management Notebook
• Officer Candidate Guide
• State Awards Program (Competitive Event Guidelines)
• NC FBLAState Handbook

FBLA-PBL, INC.

1912 Association Drive

Reston, VA 22091-1591

(OR 1-800-FBLA WIN )

Career InformationNational Awards Program

Curriculum Tools/WorkshopsOfficer Resources

Entrepreneurship MaterialsParliamentary Procedure Resources

Membership Recruitment &Self Improvement Resources

Chapter Visibility Materials Winning Chapter Reports and Projects

FBLA-PBL MARKETPLACE

4471 Nicole Drive

Lanham, MD20706

(866)FBLA-PBL

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State Fund-Raising Projects

Listed below are several state endorsed fund-raising projects for NC-FBLA chapters. This means that if your local chapter chooses to sell these products, the state chapter will receive a percentage of your gross sales. This amount is in addition to the profit earned by the local chapter. The rebate earned for the state chapter will not have any effect on local chapter profits.