It’s that time of year again…Chapter Leadership Tour (CLT)!
What is CLT? That is a very good question, glad you asked! CLT is an event where the State Officers come to each region to meet you! It’s a fun filled day of workshops, games, and meeting new people from the different schools in your region!
Every year, we visit a different school. This year, we’re coming to you live from Union High School! Since I know you just can’t get enough of CLT info, you’ll get a world exclusive, sneak peak of what’s to come!
We’re going to start off the day with a fun game… (That is still a secret). Then we’ll move on to a few informative and super exciting workshops! In these short “nano-shops” you’ll get tips on recruitment, chapter organization, chapter projects, the FBLA foundation, fundraising, and what you’ve all been waiting for: competition secrets!
All of this with a light, fun, casual atmosphere, where we can all get to know each other a little better!
Ask your adviser to sign you up! It’s not too late-the registration deadline is September 26!
For more information on the 2008 CLT- check out our website:
www.oregonfbla.org
As always- keep in touch!
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Business Achievement Awards! Get the Edge!
Hello again! I hope your first few weeks of school and FBLA have been entirely successful. So far this year, we’ve had an overview of the year, and an update as to what’s been going on from the State Officer team. It is now the perfect time to get a little more focused on individual goals for the year.
How can you excel individually without ever having to fill out an objective test, or present to a judge? How can you earn recognition for the work you’re already doing in your local, state, or for the national chapter? How can you make your college applications and/or scholarships stand out in a pack?
It’s simple, really. I’m talking about the Business Achievement Awards program, or BAA.
For those of you that have participated in this great program, you know exactly what I’m saying. However, there are many members who have never heard of, much less participated in, the BAA system, so I’ll give a quick overview.
There are four different levels of this award system that must be reached consecutively. Each award level builds on the last one. It starts with the Future award level, then the Business, after that the Leader, and finally the America award levels.
All of the awards focus on the motto of FBLA: Service, Education, and Progress. For every level, there is a multitude of activities to choose from to complete each section of the award. For example, to earn your Future award, you need to choose three activities from the service and education sections and four from the progress section. The cool part- you get to choose which activities you complete. There are a total of 19 activities to choose from for just the Future award, so you’re not stuck doing something mundane!
Here are a few frequently asked questions about the BAA:
Q. Why should I do the Business Achievement Awards?
A. Well, there is a multitude of reasons. A few being: having these awards looks good to scholarship and college application committees, it is a way to earn recognition on regional, state, and national levels, its a way to earn recognition for work you’re already doing, it is a great way to get involved….and the list goes on. It is a great system, and really, it is not entirely difficult.
Note: If you’re planning on running for a state office, you MUST have at least your Future Award level completed.
Q. How many can I earn in one year?
A. There is no limit to how many you can earn in one year. They are designed to do two a year, but truthfully, you could do all four if you are motivated.
Q. Do I have to do all of them?
A. No, however it is highly recommended. However, you do have to do them in sequential order. You have to start with your Future, and then move on to Business, and so on. How many levels you complete is entirely your choice.
Q. What is the award like?
A. For each award, there is a certificate of completion and a pin stating what level you’ve just completed. At both the State and National Leadership conferences you’ll also receive “participation ribbons” stating what levels you have earned to add to your nametag.
Q. How do I get started?
A. Your adviser has to sign you up with the national chapter, but after that, just log in and start choosing activities!
Q. Is there any help available for me while I’m working on the completion of these awards?
A. Absolutley! Your adviser can certainly help you, as well as members in your chapter. As your region VP, and as your friend, I’m always available for help whenever you need it! If you need help just shoot me an email: bluemountainvp@oregonfbla.org.
Please feel free to contact me! Your goals are my goals, so if you need help, or have questions don’t hesitate! Again, my email address is bluemountianvp@oregonfbla.org, and I check it daily, so I’ll get back to you usually within 24 hours.
As always, keep in touch!
How can you excel individually without ever having to fill out an objective test, or present to a judge? How can you earn recognition for the work you’re already doing in your local, state, or for the national chapter? How can you make your college applications and/or scholarships stand out in a pack?
It’s simple, really. I’m talking about the Business Achievement Awards program, or BAA.
For those of you that have participated in this great program, you know exactly what I’m saying. However, there are many members who have never heard of, much less participated in, the BAA system, so I’ll give a quick overview.
There are four different levels of this award system that must be reached consecutively. Each award level builds on the last one. It starts with the Future award level, then the Business, after that the Leader, and finally the America award levels.
All of the awards focus on the motto of FBLA: Service, Education, and Progress. For every level, there is a multitude of activities to choose from to complete each section of the award. For example, to earn your Future award, you need to choose three activities from the service and education sections and four from the progress section. The cool part- you get to choose which activities you complete. There are a total of 19 activities to choose from for just the Future award, so you’re not stuck doing something mundane!
Here are a few frequently asked questions about the BAA:
Q. Why should I do the Business Achievement Awards?
A. Well, there is a multitude of reasons. A few being: having these awards looks good to scholarship and college application committees, it is a way to earn recognition on regional, state, and national levels, its a way to earn recognition for work you’re already doing, it is a great way to get involved….and the list goes on. It is a great system, and really, it is not entirely difficult.
Note: If you’re planning on running for a state office, you MUST have at least your Future Award level completed.
Q. How many can I earn in one year?
A. There is no limit to how many you can earn in one year. They are designed to do two a year, but truthfully, you could do all four if you are motivated.
Q. Do I have to do all of them?
A. No, however it is highly recommended. However, you do have to do them in sequential order. You have to start with your Future, and then move on to Business, and so on. How many levels you complete is entirely your choice.
Q. What is the award like?
A. For each award, there is a certificate of completion and a pin stating what level you’ve just completed. At both the State and National Leadership conferences you’ll also receive “participation ribbons” stating what levels you have earned to add to your nametag.
Q. How do I get started?
A. Your adviser has to sign you up with the national chapter, but after that, just log in and start choosing activities!
Q. Is there any help available for me while I’m working on the completion of these awards?
A. Absolutley! Your adviser can certainly help you, as well as members in your chapter. As your region VP, and as your friend, I’m always available for help whenever you need it! If you need help just shoot me an email: bluemountainvp@oregonfbla.org.
Please feel free to contact me! Your goals are my goals, so if you need help, or have questions don’t hesitate! Again, my email address is bluemountianvp@oregonfbla.org, and I check it daily, so I’ll get back to you usually within 24 hours.
As always, keep in touch!
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
While you were sleeping....
When you went back to school this week, you probably had to write a ton of “What I did on Summer Vacation” essays, right? Well, here’s the State Officer Team’s version of the famous essay:
What a crazy summer vacation we had! The summer started off with a on a high note as we traveled to the National Leadership Conference (NLC) in Atlanta, Georgia. At the conference we networked with other states, and in the end, increased our own state dominance! The week kicked off with a phenomenal three-day seminar called the Institute for Leaders (IFL) As an officer team, we learned a lot about ‘officership’ and what it takes to serve those who elected us by being the absolute best officers we can be.
After the IFL, NLC began! A three day escapade of workshops included exciting speakers, business tours, a trip to Six Flags Over Georgia, and great group activities like a “Mini March of Dimes”, and a concert! We also hosted a superb state meeting! As a state, we congregated to catch up on business, and started NLC off with a bang! Who can forget, the reason we were truly there, - competition! Oregon walked away with a fantastic series of awards from the NLC this year! We had a blast, and enjoyed meeting you!
When NLC was over, remorsefully we were forced to say goodbye to all our new friends. However, we met again as a team in August for a State Officer planning meeting. In the two days we gathered, we finalized the creation of our new program to boost chapter networking and involvement; the Presidents’ Council, as well as creating the “Bucks For Babies” fundraising challenge. We also geared up for the Chapter Leadership Tour in October and Oregon Leadership Institute in November!
While you were catching those extra hours of sleep, or vacationing in the gorgeous Eastern Oregon sunshine, we were hard at work planning this year to make sure your year in FBLA is a fantastic one!
Coming next week: discussion regarding the Business Achievement Awards, if you have any questions, e-mail me at bluemountainvp@oregonfbla.org and I’ll try to answer them next week!
As always, keep in touch!
What a crazy summer vacation we had! The summer started off with a on a high note as we traveled to the National Leadership Conference (NLC) in Atlanta, Georgia. At the conference we networked with other states, and in the end, increased our own state dominance! The week kicked off with a phenomenal three-day seminar called the Institute for Leaders (IFL) As an officer team, we learned a lot about ‘officership’ and what it takes to serve those who elected us by being the absolute best officers we can be.
After the IFL, NLC began! A three day escapade of workshops included exciting speakers, business tours, a trip to Six Flags Over Georgia, and great group activities like a “Mini March of Dimes”, and a concert! We also hosted a superb state meeting! As a state, we congregated to catch up on business, and started NLC off with a bang! Who can forget, the reason we were truly there, - competition! Oregon walked away with a fantastic series of awards from the NLC this year! We had a blast, and enjoyed meeting you!
When NLC was over, remorsefully we were forced to say goodbye to all our new friends. However, we met again as a team in August for a State Officer planning meeting. In the two days we gathered, we finalized the creation of our new program to boost chapter networking and involvement; the Presidents’ Council, as well as creating the “Bucks For Babies” fundraising challenge. We also geared up for the Chapter Leadership Tour in October and Oregon Leadership Institute in November!
While you were catching those extra hours of sleep, or vacationing in the gorgeous Eastern Oregon sunshine, we were hard at work planning this year to make sure your year in FBLA is a fantastic one!
Coming next week: discussion regarding the Business Achievement Awards, if you have any questions, e-mail me at bluemountainvp@oregonfbla.org and I’ll try to answer them next week!
As always, keep in touch!
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