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.