Opportunities With FBLA

World of Coca-Cola Field Trip- October 2024

Rallies & Conferences

National Leadership Conference (NLC)

The National Leadership Conference happens every summer in a different US city each year. Our school has previously attended NLC in Atlanta, GA and Orlando, FL, with hopes to attend the upcoming NLC in Anaheim, CA. This is an overnight trip, which includes many fun activities throughout the trip. Some activities we have participated in at past NLCs include days at Disney World, Universal, escape rooms, aquariums, Disney Springs, and more. At this conference, competitors will take objective tests at the conference and perform in live events. Winners get trophies and reward money at this conference.

State Leadership Conference (SLC)

The State Leaderships Conference takes place in March each year at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta. This is an overnight trip. Members will take objective tests of their interest in February and can participate in live events in March. This conference includes dozens of leadership workshops, many networking opportunities, and a lot of fun! The results of objective tests and live performance events will be revealed, where you can win a medal on stage earn a spot competing at NLC. School awards will also be awarded at this conference.

Region Leadership Conference (RLC)

Fall Leadership Conference (FLC)

The Fall Leadership Conference occurs every year in November in Athens, GA. This is an overnight trip. Attendees will be given a UGA campus tour and a private tour of the Terry College of Business. Members get the opportunity to compete in live events, a monopoly competition, and leadership workshops. This is one of our favorite trips of the year and a great way to start your FBLA journey!

Fall Motivational Rally

The Fall Motivational Rally is the first trip of the year, typically occurring in October. This either happens at Six Flags or the Georgia National State Fair. This trip includes an opening session which introduces all the state officers and includes a guest speaker. Open testing events are also available for students to get a taste of the competitive event environment. You then have a day to go have fun at Six Flags or the fair with your friends.

Field Trips

Six Flags Marketing Day

Atlanta Hawks Marketing Day

Chick-fil-A Headquarters Backstage Tour

While we do not visit the Chick-fil-a Headquarters every year, when we do, we visit in February. We make a stop at Truett’s Luau (the Hawaiian Chick-fil-a) and talk with the owner to hear about what it takes to run a business. We then head over to the CFA Headquarters for a tour of their offices and warehouses. This also includes a visit to Truett Cathy’s office (the original CEO).

Georgia Aquarium

World of Coca-Cola

Virtual Business Challenge

FBLA members will be able to participate in both qualifying rounds of the VBC. There are two VBC topics: one on personal finance and another on management. The VBC encourages FBLA members to test their skills individually or as a team of up to three members. Team registration for Round 1 begins October 1, 2024. Round 2 begins February 3, 2025. The highest score in the state will be qualified to comepte in the national finals for a chance to earn up to $1,000 in prize money at the National Leadership Conference.

Business Achievement Awards

The Business Achievement Awards (BAAs) are a pathway of individual awards that are offered to all paid high school members. This program will allow students to develop their leadership skills, expand their business knowledge, give back to their community, and earn state and national level recognition by immersing themselves in their school and communities. There are four levels to the Business Achievement Awards:

Level One: Contributor Level - Members are introduced to the foundations of FBLA and learn how to best take advantage of the opportunities available to members.

Level Two: Leader Award - Members learn the fundamentals of leadership and explore their personal leadership style.

Level Three: Advocate Award - Members have the opportunity to select a business skill or content area that they would like to further develop. Once completed, members have the choice of continuing on to the Capstone Project or selecting a new business skill or concept to earn an additional Advocate Award.

Level Four: Capstone Award - Participating members will design, complete, and reflect on a project that solves a real-world problem. Achieving the Capstone Award will earn members recognition at the State Leadership Conference. Those interested can also submit their capstone project for competitive review at the National Leadership Conference for the chance to earn national recognition and even win a grand prize of $5,000! To learn more about this opportunity for competitive review, click here.

Fundraisers

Fundraisers below are for FBLA members to raise funds for their individual FBLA accounts. These funds can be used to pay for leadership conferences and field trips.

Domino’s Pizza fundraiser (January 15 – 29)
Krispy Kreme fundraiser (Fall 2025 TBD)
Flower bulbs fundraiser (TBD)

Community Service

FBLA provides multiple community service opportunities each month. These take place during chapter meetings as well as after school hours and on the weekends. The best part is that you get to pick and choose which service projects you are able to participate in based on your own schedule!

Upcoming Community Service Opportunities & Challenges

Jan 30: Senior Love Letters

February: Children’s Book Drive

February 5: Drive Thru Pantry (Tentative)

March 24 – March 28: Back Pack Buddies Pie in the Face Fundraiser Week

April: Campus Clean-Up

May 17: Ridz by the River

Ongoing Community Service Opportunities & Challenges

Wildfire Relief Drive: Ends February 14