FBLA Overview and Structure

Questions and Answers

What is the official name of our organization?

Future Entrepreneurs of America

Business Leaders of America

Future Business Leaders Association

Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda INC (correct)

What three words appear on our emblem excluding the name of our organization?

Progress—Service—Education

What are the official colors of our organization?

Blue and Gold

How many divisions are there in the FBLA-PBL organization?

4 Signup and view all the answers

Who proposed the FBLA concept?

Hamden L. Forkner Signup and view all the answers

What city was the first FBLA chapter chartered?

Johnson City, Tennessee Signup and view all the answers

What state became FBLA's first state chapter?

Iowa in 1947 Signup and view all the answers

As of Fall 2021, what are the divisions of our organization?

FBLA, PBL, Middle Level, Alumni Network Signup and view all the answers

What is the DoDDS?

Department of Defense Dependent Schools Signup and view all the answers

Who is the current Illinois FBLA State President?

Grace Park Signup and view all the answers

Who is the President of the national staff?

Alexander T. Graham Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the national publication distributed four times a year?

Tomorrow's Business Leader Signup and view all the answers

What is the national newsletter for advisers?

Adviser Hotline Signup and view all the answers

When is American Enterprise Day?

November 15th Signup and view all the answers

What conference is conducted annually in the spring where state competitions are held?

State Leadership Conference (SLC) Signup and view all the answers

What conference provides leadership development workshops and national competitive events?

National Leadership Conference (NLC) Signup and view all the answers

What are the five administrative regions of our association?

North Central, Eastern, Western, Southern, Mountain Plains Signup and view all the answers

Competitive events fall into what three categories?

individual, team, chapter Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym NFLC stand for?

National Fall Leadership Conference Signup and view all the answers

What outside organization does FBLA-PBL help with fundraisers?

March of Dimes Signup and view all the answers

What are the four offices that state holds elections for?

President, Secretary, Treasurer, Reporter Signup and view all the answers

What is the national high school organization open to college/high school students?

FBLA-PBL Signup and view all the answers

Name the college or university where the first PBL chapter was created.

University of Northern Iowa Signup and view all the answers

How is the FBLA-PBL organization primarily funded?

Sponsorships, Dues, Donations Signup and view all the answers

What are the dates for the FBLA-PBL fiscal year?

July 1 - June 30 Signup and view all the answers

What are the five functional areas of FBLA-PBL chapter activities?

Professional Development, Social, Civic, Community, Financial, Public Relations Signup and view all the answers

What is the official parliamentary authority for FBLA-PBL?

Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised, 12th Edition Signup and view all the answers

What is the comprehensive guide designed for advisers and officers?

Chapter Management Handbook Signup and view all the answers

What supplier provides blazers, jewelry, trophies, and chapter management tools?

Marketplace Signup and view all the answers

FBLA membership is open to which grades?

9-12 Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Illinois FBLA State Eastern Area VP?

Karly Titus Signup and view all the answers

What are the states in the North Central Region?

Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, Wisconsin Signup and view all the answers

How does a FBLA or PBL member become a National Parliamentarian?

Place first on the Parliamentary Procedures Exam Signup and view all the answers

If a local chapter has 51 members, how many voting delegates is the chapter entitled to?

3 Signup and view all the answers

How many times a year is Tomorrow's Business Leader published?

4 Signup and view all the answers

What United States President founded the March of Dimes?

President Franklin D. Roosevelt Signup and view all the answers

Who is the current Illinois Central Area President?

Lalit Gurrapu Signup and view all the answers

What category are membership dues and fundraising projects under?

Fundraising Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Illinois FBLA State Advisor?

Sandra Bronson Signup and view all the answers

What does NAP stand for?

National Awards Program Signup and view all the answers

What are the names of the three individual contests that require students to give speeches to judges?

Impromptu Speaking, Introduction to Public Speaking, Public Speaking Signup and view all the answers

Who is the current Illinois FBLA State Reporter?

Katie Bach Signup and view all the answers

What is the 2021-2022 National FBLA-PBL theme?

Success Starts Here Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym NBEA stand for?

National Business Education Association Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Illinois FBLA State Southwestern Area VP?

Halle Smith Signup and view all the answers

What disease was the March of Dimes founded to cure?

Polio Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym USDE stand for?

United States Department of Education Signup and view all the answers

What region do the states Connecticut, Vermont, and New Jersey fall under?

Eastern Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Illinois FBLA State Northern Area VP?

David Mun Signup and view all the answers

What region would Iowa, Ohio, and Missouri fall under?

North Central Signup and view all the answers

What region would Mississippi, Arkansas, and Kentucky fall under?

Southern Signup and view all the answers

Who is the current National President of FBLA?

Jaya Singh Signup and view all the answers

What region would Texas, Oklahoma, and Wyoming fall under?

Mountain Plains Signup and view all the answers

What region would Oregon, Utah, and Idaho fall under?

Western Signup and view all the answers

What are the national dues for FBLA?

$6.00 Signup and view all the answers

If a chapter had 101 members, how many voting delegates would that chapter have?

4 Signup and view all the answers

The FBLA-PBL Alumni Network was formed in what year?

1979 Signup and view all the answers

What is the parliamentary term to end a meeting?

adjourn Signup and view all the answers

How many National FBLA officers are elected?

8 Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Illinois FBLA State Southern Area VP?

Irene Yoh Signup and view all the answers

If the National President would be unable to serve, who becomes president?

Vice President from their region Signup and view all the answers

What does ICCCTSO stand for?

Illinois Coordinating Council for Career and Technical Student Organizations Signup and view all the answers

When installing the office of President, what color is the candle?

red Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Illinois State Central Northern VP?

Edward Zhang Signup and view all the answers

What is the URL of the Illinois FBLA website?

<a href="http://www.ilfbla.org">www.ilfbla.org</a> Signup and view all the answers

When installing the office of Secretary, what color is the candle?

yellow Signup and view all the answers

What is the National Website Address?

<a href="http://www.fbla-pbl.org">www.fbla-pbl.org</a> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Illinois State Treasurer?

Jonah Kramer Signup and view all the answers

What is the address of the national headquarters?

1912 Association Drive, Reston, Virginia Signup and view all the answers

How many times in a debate does each member have the right to speak?

twice Signup and view all the answers

What are the first three words of the FBLA-PBL pledge?

I solemnly promise Signup and view all the answers

What is the program offered in conjunction with the National Leadership Conference?

Institute for Leaders Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Illinois FBLA State Western VP?

Callie McAdams Signup and view all the answers

In order to qualify for participation in competitive events, dues must be received by what date?

March 1st Signup and view all the answers

How many areas is Illinois FBLA divided into?

7 Signup and view all the answers

Name all of the areas in Illinois.

Northern, Southern, Southwestern, Central, Central Northern, Eastern, Western Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Illinois State Secretary?

Maddie Prasun Signup and view all the answers

In what city is the Illinois FBLA State Conference usually held?

Springfield, IL Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Illinois State Parliamentarian?

Yash Sharma Signup and view all the answers

Where will the 2022 National Conference be held?

Chicago, IL Signup and view all the answers

When is FBLA week?

2nd week of February Signup and view all the answers

What are the four levels of the Business Achievement Awards?

Contributor, Leader, Advocate, Capstone Signup and view all the answers

How many goals are there in FBLA-PBL?

9 Signup and view all the answers

Who is the National North Central VP?

Soukeyna Dale Signup and view all the answers

Who is the CEO of FBLA?

Alexander T. Graham Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Illinois PBL State President?

Susan Shin Signup and view all the answers

How many articles are there in the FBLA bylaws?

13 Signup and view all the answers

What two words begin every stanza of the FBLA-PBL Creed?

I believe Signup and view all the answers

What two words begin every stanza of the FBLA-PBL Code of Ethics?

I will Signup and view all the answers

All events solely for freshmen and sophomores begin with what word?

Introduction Signup and view all the answers

What are the four Champion Chapter Progress Tracker levels?

Summer Starter, Shaping Success, Service Season, CTE Celebration Signup and view all the answers

What award honors exemplary FBLA members?

Who's Who (in FBLA) Signup and view all the answers

When the gray candle is lit which officer position is being inducted?

Parliamentarian Signup and view all the answers

What school is the State President from?

Carbondale High School Signup and view all the answers

Where will the 2023 NLC be held?

Birmingham, AL Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct National phone number?

1-800-325-2946 or 1-800-FBL-AWIN Signup and view all the answers

When were Middle Level members first allowed to go to Nationals?

2020 Signup and view all the answers

Name the divisions in order of oldest to newest.

FBLA, PBL, Alumni Network, Middle Level Signup and view all the answers

Which division has the fewest members in Illinois?

Alumni Network - Friends of FBLA Signup and view all the answers

What does the white candle represent?

The Unity of the chapter as a whole Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

FBLA Overview

Official name: Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda INC.
Emblem highlights: Progress, Service, Education.
Official colors: Blue and Gold.

Organization Structure

Total divisions: 4 (FBLA, PBL, Middle Level, Alumni Network).
First FBLA chapter founded in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Iowa was the first state chapter established in 1947.

Events and Conferences

American Enterprise Day: Celebrated on November 15.
State Leadership Conference (SLC): Annual spring event for state competitions.
National Leadership Conference (NLC): Concludes the year's activities and hosts leadership workshops.

Membership and Participation

Eligibility for FBLA: Grades 9-12.
Membership funding sources: Sponsorships, Dues, Donations.
National dues: $6.00.

Leadership and Governance

Current Illinois FBLA State President: Grace Park.
National President: Jaya Singh.
Total national FBLA officers elected: 8.

Competitive Events

Competitive events categorized into: Individual, Team, Chapter.
Members must pay dues by March 1 to participate in competitive events.

Publications and Communication

National publication: Tomorrow's Business Leader, published quarterly.
Adviser newsletter: Adviser Hotline, also published quarterly.

Key Facts and Figures

March of Dimes: FBLA-PBL collaborates for fundraising and volunteer efforts to combat polio.
Illinois divided into 7 areas: Northern, Southern, Southwestern, Central, Central Northern, Eastern, Western.
Illinois FBLA website: www.ilfbla.org; National website: www.fbla-pbl.org.

Historical Context

The Alumni Network formed in 1979, evolving into the current structure in 2021.
March of Dimes founded by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to address polio.

Parliamentary Procedures

Authorized parliamentary authority: Robert's Rules of Order, 12th Edition.
Members may speak twice in a debate; the term to end a meeting is "adjourn."

Awards and Recognition

Business Achievement Awards levels: Contributor, Leader, Advocate, Capstone.
Recognizing exemplary members: Who's Who in FBLA award.

Future Events

National Leadership Conference in 2023: Birmingham, AL.
2022 National Conference will be held in Chicago, IL.

Miscellaneous

Candles in officer induction ceremonies: Color significance for positions (e.g., Red for President).
The unity of the chapter represented by a white candle during induction.

State Leadership Positions

Current Illinois State Treasurer: Jonah Kramer.
Various VP positions filled by: Karly Titus (Eastern), Lalit Gurrapu (Central Area), Halle Smith (Southern Area), Callie McAdams (Western Area), Irene Yoh (Southern Area).

National and Regional Structure

Five administrative regions: North Central, Eastern, Western, Southern, Mountain Plains.
Each chapter's voting delegate count based on membership size (3 votes for 51 members, 4 votes for 101 members).

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