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What are the official colors of FBLA?
Blue and Gold
Who developed the concept of FBLA?
Dr. Hamden L. Forkner
What do the letters of FBLA stand for?
Future Business Leaders of America
What is the 2020-2021 Florida FBLA-PBL State theme?
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In the officer installation ceremony, what does the tall white candle symbolize?
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In what city will the 2021 State Leadership Conference be held?
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According to correct parliamentary procedure, a motion made by a member begins with what two words?
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What is the mission of FBLA?
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In what Florida city was the 2019 state fall conference held?
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How many districts are there in Florida FBLA?
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What is the name of the current region 1 state vice president?
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Which chapter officer typically presides over and conducts meetings?
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What is the name of the membership division for alumni, parents, business people, and other friends of the organization?
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Where is the National FBLA-PBL Center located?
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Who is the Florida state adviser?
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What high school organized the first FBLA chapter in Florida?
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What do the letters PBL stand for?
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In what state was the first LOCAL FBLA chapter started?
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For over 40 years, FBLA-PBL has partnered with an organization on the national level to raise funds for this nonprofit charity. What is the name of this organization?
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How many regions are there in Florida FBLA?
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What is the FBLA's official parliamentary authority?
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Who makes the rules and policies that govern Florida FBLA?
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Which state chartered the first STATE chapter of FBLA?
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How many chapter advisers represent FBLA on the State Board of Directors?
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What are the first three words of the FBLA PLEDGE?
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What is the purpose of the Florida FBLA-PBL Foundation?
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Name the individual who represents our region in the Board of Directors.
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What is the current state project selected by the state officers?
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What two words are repeated throughout the FBLA creed?
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What is the CMH?
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What is the name of the leadership training held in conjunction with the National Leadership Conference?
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Name the individual who was the National PBL President in 1996-97 and currently serves as president of the board of directors.
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In what city was the first National Leadership Conference held?
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When was the name Future Business Leaders of America selected for our organization?
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How many student members of Florida FBLA-PBL are on the Board of Directors, and what office or offices do they have to hold to be on the board?
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What is the website for Florida FBLA-PBL?
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The job interview and future business leader events require 6 copies of a letter of application and resume in how many folders?
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Study Notes
FBLA Overview
- Official colors of FBLA: Blue and Gold
- Concept developer: Dr. Hamden L. Forkner
- Acronym FBLA stands for: Future Business Leaders of America
- Current state theme for Florida FBLA-PBL (2020-2021): Reimagine Tomorrow
Conferences and Events
- 2021 State Leadership Conference location: Orlando
- 2019 state fall conference location: Orlando
- First National Leadership Conference city: Chicago, Illinois
- Leadership training at the national conference: Institute for Leaders
Organizational Structure
- Tall white candle in officer installation symbolizes: Chapter unity
- Number of districts in Florida FBLA: 28
- Number of regions in Florida FBLA: Five
- Chapter officers' meeting leader: President
- Board of Directors governs Florida FBLA rules and policies
- Student member representation on the board includes: FBLA and PBL State Presidents
Professional and Alumni Engagement
- Membership division for alumni, parents, and business professionals: Professional Division
- Florida state adviser: Jody Jones
- Individual representing region in the Board of Directors: Mrs. Melissa Baxley
- National PBL President (1996-97) and current board president: Ronald W. (Ron) Pierce
Key Procedures and Guidelines
- Proper parliamentary motion begins with: "I move..."
- Official parliamentary authority: Roberts Rules of Order, Newly Revised
- Required materials for job interview and future business leader events: 6 copies of letters of application and resumes in six folders
Historical Milestones
- First LOCAL FBLA chapter established in: Tennessee
- First STATE chapter chartered by: Iowa
- First FBLA chapter organized in Florida: Hillsborough High School, Tampa
- Official name "Future Business Leaders of America" adopted in: 1940
Mission and Community Involvement
- Mission of FBLA: To unite business and education in a collaborative relationship
- National fundraising partner for over 40 years: March of Dimes
- Current state project selected by state officers: March of Dimes
Additional Information
- FBLA creed repeats the words: "I believe"
- Chapter Management Handbook abbreviated as: CMH
- Website for Florida FBLA-PBL: www.floridafbla-pbl.com
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