Future Business Leaders of America–Middle Level Where

Future Business Leaders of America--Middle Level Where Leadership Begins

Mission of FBLA-ML To bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs FBLA--Middle Level: Where Leadership Begins

FBLA-ML Goals Develop competent, aggressive business leadership Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work Create more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise Encourage members in the development of individual projects that contribute to the improvement of home, business and community FBLA--Middle Level: Where Leadership Begins

FBLA-ML Goals Continued Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship and foster patriotism Encourage and practice efficient money management Encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty Assist students in the establishment of occupational goals Facilitate the transition from school to work FBLA--Middle Level: Where Leadership Begins

Membership Open to all students Enrolled in a business or businessrelated class In grades 5-8 FBLA--Middle Level: Where Leadership Begins

Membership Benefits Include State and National Recognition Leadership Development Community Service Career Exploration Competitive Event Participation Friendship and Fun FBLA--Middle Level: Where Leadership Begins

National Recognition Middle Level Achievement Program Competitive Recognition Individual Recognition Three recognition levels Designed with integrated classroom activities Focus on community/school service, education, leadership and career exploration Chapter Recognition Events offered in business skill areas Excellence Award: Encourages projects and activities in school/community service, education and leadership Membership Recognition Awarded to chapters who focus on building and maintaining membership FBLA--Middle Level: Where Leadership Begins

Competitive Recognition American Enterprise Project Business Computations Business Concepts Business Spelling Career Exploration Community Service Project Computer Concepts Computer Slide Show Presentation Current Events Desktop Publishing Application Employability Skills FBLA Creed/Code of Ethics Internet Concepts FBLA--Middle Level: Where Leadership Begins

Competitive Recognition Keyboarding Applications I Keyboarding Applications II Local Chapter Activities Report Outstanding Middle Level Advisor Outstanding Middle Level Member Outstanding Middle Level Supporter Parliamentary Procedure Concepts Personal Finance Concepts Spreadsheets Web Page Creation FBLA--Middle Level: Where Leadership Begins

Individual Achievement Entrepreneur Level Focuses On Business Level Focuses On Basic Business Skills Introduction to Community Service FBLA-ML Involvement at Local Level Chapter Activities Intermediate Business Skills Leadership in the Community Enterprise Level Focuses On Chapter and Leadership Activities Advanced Business Skills Community and School Leadership FBLA--Middle Level: Where Leadership Begins

Chapter Achievement Outstanding Chapter Award of Merit Chapter Excellence Award Membership Recognition Largest Local Chapter Largest Membership in Professional Division Recruitment of Chapters 100% Class Participation Adviser Wall of Fame FBLA--Middle Level: Where Leadership Begins

FBLA-ML Offers Teachers Chapter Management Handbook Integrated Curriculum Activities PowerPoint Presentation Library School Store Curriculum New York City Stock Market Tour Program Stock Market Game National Web Site with Password-Protected Advisor Areas Skills Certification Opportunities Professional Development Hours and Graduate Credits Hotel, Car Rental and Airline Discounts Newsletter Published Three Times a Year FBLA--Middle Level: Where Leadership Begins

Role of the Advisor Provide guidance by directing, chaperoning and coordinating supervision of activities Organize the selection process for chapter officers Hold regular chapter meetings and attend chapter functions Delegate assignments to student members Be knowledgeable of different chapter programs and opportunities available Develop working relationships with school board, school administration, support staff, parents or guardians and community groups FBLA--Middle Level: Where Leadership Begins

For Additional Information National FBLA-PBL Website www.fbla-pbl.org Pennsylvania FBLA Website www.pafbla.org FBLA--Middle Level: Where Leadership Begins

Request a Chapter Starter Packet Mr. Bruce E. Boncal Executive Director Pennsylvania FBLA PO Box 5085 Jersey Shore, PA 17740 570.398.4652 phone/fax [email protected] FBLA--Middle Level: Where Leadership Begins