FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA

  FBLA is a nonprofit educational association of students preparing for careers in business and business-related fields.

SPONSOR - Karen Pattie, Liberty High School

GOALS

· To develop competent, aggressive business leadership

· To strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work

· To create more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise

· To encourage members in the development of individual projects which contribute to the improvement of home, business, and community

· To develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism

· To encourage and practice efficient money management

· To encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty

· To assist students in the establishment of occupational goals

· To facilitate the transition from school to work

ACTIVITIES:

Regional Conferences

Regional, State & National Competitions (Students have competed nationally in Dallas, TX, Chicago, IL & Denver, CO.)

Participate in Homecoming Parade

Fundraisers

Halloween Trick or Treat Project for Children in Community

Monthly Meetings

Field Trips: New York City, Wizards Games, etc.

Contribute to ASK (Association to the Study of Childhood Cancer) & March of   Dimes

Adopt a family at Christmas

Senior Scholarship

MEMBERSHIP

  Students must be enrolled in a business class during the current school year to be eligible for membership in FBLA.  Students are required to pay regional, state, & national dues to participate in activities outside of the school.