Questions and Answers
What are the four divisions of FBLA?
FBLA, ML, PBL, and PD
Where is the FBLA-PBL National Center headquartered?
Reston, Virginia
What does FBLA stand for?
Future Business Leaders of America
What is the official publication of FBLA?
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Who founded FBLA?
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When and where was the first high school chapter chartered? (M/D/Y)
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In what state was the first state FBLA chapter?
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List four individual competitive events a student may enter in FBLA.
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How many regions are there in Tennessee FBLA?
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What region is Germantown High School in?
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List two chapter events in which FBLA members may participate.
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When and where is the State Leadership Conference?
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What are the FBLA-PBL colors?
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What are 3 goals of FBLA-PBL?
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According to the FBLA-PBL National Dress code, what is appropriate attire for FBLA-PBL activities?
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In what year was the FBLA Middle Level Division formed?
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Who is the 2020-2021 Tennessee State President of FBLA?
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Write the FBLA Mission Statement.
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Competitive events fall into three categories. What are they?
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FBLA Week is held during which month every year?
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What two words are repeated throughout the FBLA Creed?
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In what year was the name 'Future Business Leaders of America' selected as the name of this organization?
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What are the State and National membership dues for FBLA-PBL?
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What is the name of the Tennessee Advisor/Director?
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Who is the current National President for FBLA?
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What is the community service partner the FBLA helps raise funds and awareness for?
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The FBLA concept was developed in what year?
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Study Notes
FBLA Overview
- Four divisions: FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America), M, PBL (Professional Business Leaders), and PD (Professional Division).
- National Center is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.
- Official publication: Tomorrow's Business Leader.
Historical Facts
- Founded by Hamden L. Forkner Sr.
- First high school chapter chartered: Science Hill High School, Johnson City, Tennessee, on February 3, 1942.
- First state FBLA chapter established in Iowa.
- FBLA concept developed in 1937.
Competitive Events
- Students can enter individual competitive events, including:
- Intro to Social Media Strategy
- Networking Infrastructures
- Public Service Announcement
- Supply Chain Management
- Competitive events categorized as individual, team, and chapter events.
Membership and Leadership
- Tennessee FBLA has six regions; Germantown High School is located in Region 1.
- State Leadership Conference held in April in Chattanooga.
- Membership dues: $3 state, $6 national.
Goals and Activities
- FBLA-PBL goals: develop, strengthen, and create.
- Chapter events include the American Enterprise Project and Community Service Project.
- FBLA Week occurs during the second week of February.
Dress Code and Colors
- Official colors: Navy blue and gold.
- Appropriate attire for FBLA-PBL activities is business attire.
Leadership and Recognition
- Tennessee State President for 2020-2021: Chance Hale.
- Current National President: Travis Johnson.
- State Advisor/Director: Steven J. Mitchell.
Community Engagement
- Community service partner: March of Dimes.
- FBLA Creed emphasizes the repeated phrase: "I believe."
Key Dates
- Name "Future Business Leaders of America" selected in 1940.
- FBLA Middle Level Division formed in 1994.
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