Georgia FBLA Hot Sheet for 2008-2009 School Year
2008-2009 State Theme is Georgia FBLA…The Premiere of Your Future
Membership Dues: $20
State Project: The PEACH Project
This year’s state project is The PEACH Project to encourage students to understand the personal and economic implications of decisions made today in the areas of Public Policy, Environment, Action, Credit, and Health & Wellness.
Contact Information
Kathy O’Neal, Chapter Adviser
600 Bulldog Road · Lyons, GA 30436
Phone: 526-6068
Email: onealk@toombs.k12.ga.us
Georgia FBLA Website: http://www.georgiafbla.org
National FBLA Website: http://www.fbla-pbl.org
Region & State Officer Candidates and Elections
Region officers for 2008-2009 have been appointed. Any individual interested in serving as a region officer for 2009-2010 should submit a region officer application by November 1. Members interested in experiencing the ultimate leadership experience by becoming a state officer must attend an important orientation meeting at the Fall Leadership Conference. State officer applications are due by January 6, and all applicants wishing to become candidates must participate in State Officer Candidate Qualifying on March 14.
Georgia FBLA Official Dress
Chapters are encouraged to adopt the Georgia FBLA Official Dress. Competitors in the following events must be dressed in the Georgia FBLA Official Dress in order to compete:
· Business Presentation
· Future Business Leader (SLC only)
· Impromptu Speaking
· Public Speaking I
· Public Speaking II
Georgia FBLA Official Dress consists of:
· Navy suit or navy blazer and khaki skirt/slacks
· Official FBLA patch on the left chest area
· White dress shirt (males) or blouse/shell (females)
· FBLA tie for males (scarf for females is optional)
· Dress socks (males) or skin tone/nude hosiery (females)
· Dress shoes
CONFERENCES:
Fall Motivational Rally
The Rally will begin at the Macon Coliseum for the motivational session and then head to the fair where many other activities will be held. Many more contests and activities will be held at the Fair than ever before.
Important Fall Motivational Rally Facts & Dates:
When: Thursday, September 25
Where: Macon Coliseum
How Much: $28
Registration Deadline: August
Fall Leadership Conference
This conference and leadership tracks are now focused around officers and more active chapter leaders as the leadership tracks are centered around leading your chapter. Therefore, each chapter will be limited to 16 members in attendance (high school only).
Important Fall Leadership Conference Facts & Dates:
When: November 21-22
Where: The Classic Center, Athens
How Much: $45 (includes dinner and t-shirt)
Membership Receipt Deadline: September 15
Registration/Hotel Reservation Deadline: October 10
Region Leadership Conferences
Region Leadership Conferences will be held at 15 sites throughout the state during the last two weeks of January 16-February 6. Skills events have returned to the RLC slate of competitive events.
Important Region Leadership Conference Facts & Dates:
When: January 16-February 6 (exact dates to be announced)
Where: Various locations throughout the state
How Much: $20 (includes meal)
Membership Receipt Deadline: November 1
Registration Deadline: November 13
RLC Skills Testing: November 24-December 12:
RLC Online Testing: January 12-14
State Leadership Conference
State Leadership Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. The opening session will begin at 12:00 pm on Friday, March 27.
Important State Leadership Conference Facts & Dates:
When: March 27-28
Where: Hyatt Regency Atlanta
How Much: $70 (includes $10 in meal vouchers)
Competitive Event Submission Deadline: February 10
Registration/Hotel Reservation Deadline: February 10
SLC Skills Testing: Through February 18
SLC Online Testing: March 16-18
National Leadership Conference
Join over 7,000 FBLA members from across the globe as Georgia FBLA hosts the 2009 National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California. Georgia FBLA will coordinate housing and travel for the entire state delegation. The Institute for Leaders precedes the NLC from June 23-25.
Important National Leadership Conference Facts & Dates:
When: June 25-28
Where: Anaheim Hilton & Towers
How Much: $95 (subject to change)
Registration Deadline: May 1