2012-2013 FBLA OFFICER APPLICATION
Name______Age ______Class of ______
Address ______
Home Phone ______Cell Phone______
Email Address (checked regularly) ______
Office for which you are applying (Choose One)
President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Reporter
Officer Essay ~ Please provide a one page, typed essay on the following topic:
~ Reflect on yourself as a leader and why you would be the best candidate for your chosen position.
Be sure to include realistic club goals, meetings, and activities that would help build/improve the club. Make sure you are professional and provide specific reasons for wanting to be an FBLA officer.
Number of years in which you were an active FBLA member: ______
List all of the business courses you are currently taking and have taken (indicate past, current & future & grades):
______
Grade point average ______Approx. # of days absent (September to present)______
Past ~ Please list any Clubs, Sports, & Activities you were previously involved in; include the grade level/year. ______
Next Year’s Anticipated ~ Please list any Clubs, Sports, & Activities you plan to be involved in next year.
______
Would you attend the SLW, RLW, RLC and SLC (if you qualified)? Yes _____ No _____
Would you spend extra time learning and implementing parliamentary procedures? Yes _____ No _____
Would you spend extra time planning/conducting meetings & other activities? Yes _____ No _____
Do your parents/guardians approve of your running for office? Yes _____ No _____
Does your employer (if applicable) approve of your running for office? Yes _____ No _____
If elected or appointed to serve as an FBLA officer, I am willing to:
_____ attend one summer workshop day in August to plan the FBLA Program & learn more about my position duties.
_____ attend the Executive Committee meetings (officers & advisers) once a month to plan the agenda and activities for the upcoming weeks.
_____ attend all business meetings participate in all of the chapter’s major activities projects unless excused by an adviser for good reason.
_____ participate in all of the chapter’s fundraising projects.
_____ serve as an executive chairperson of at least two committees if needed.
_____ attend all committee meetings for which I am a member.
_____ be responsible for a written summary of any activity for which I am in charge & submit a news release pictures to the chapter reporter.
_____ learn and implement parliamentary procedures for all chapter and executive committee meetings.
_____ fulfill all of the duties listed for the office I am seeking including contacting guest speakers, scheduling field trips, and participating in community service projects.
_____ I will try to enroll in a business/computer class for the upcoming year if my schedule permits.
I realize this is not a mandatory requirement but highly recommended by my adviser for contact purposes.
_____ I realize that the officer position that I wish to hold will be determined by (1) chapter members’ votes, (2) teacher recommendations,
(3) possible interview, (4) current participation points, and (5) the officer application.
Signatures of Support: Teachers, Guidance Counselors, Principals
Name ______Signature ______Comments______
Name ______Signature ______Comments______
Name ______Signature ______Comments______
I have read the list of expectations for a chapter officer and will do my best to fulfill each of these endeavors.
Applicant ______
Printed Name of Student Member Signature of Student Member Date
I have read the list of expectations for a chapter officer and will support my son/daughter serving as an officer.
Approval ______
Printed Name of Parent of Guardian Signature of Parent or Guardian Date
Please return this form to Mrs. Sundling by the end of the day FRIDAY APRIL 27th, 2012.