2015-2016 Special Projects Development Committee Application

2015-2016 Special Projects Development Committee Application

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Committee Overview

The 2015-2016 Special Projects Development Committee (SPDC) will consist of dedicated members of the Maryland Future Business Leaders of America who will exchange ideas, express to state officers issues and concerns of their region and chapter, and assist the State Officer Team in accomplishing various tasks. It is an opportunity for members to be involved at the state level andcontribute to meaningful projects. These projects will pertain to community service and outreach for Maryland FBLA.

Structure & Positions

Committee Secretary

The Committee Secretary will work with the Vice President to communicate with other members and take minutes at all meetings.

Committee Members

Members are the foundation of the committee; they will work with the Chairman to accomplish the goals that are set by the committee. Members must attend at leasttwo out of three mandatory meetings in the Fall, Winter, and Spring respectively. Meetings will be dedicated to planning how to assist State Officers with upcoming events or tasks and/or to planning a Statewide Community Service Project at the State Leadership Conference (SLC). Committee members are strongly encouraged to attend the State Officers’ events. Additionally, members are strongly encouraged to attend any Skype calls or Google Hangout meetings that the State Vice President may schedule if required. Members will be notified of events, online meetings, and mandatory meetings well in advance. More information about meetings and events will be provided to members upon acceptance into the committee.

Application

The official application for the 2015-2016 Special Projects Development Committee must be received via email to the State Vice President by 11:59 PM on Tuesday, September 29th, 2015.The State Vice President will announce appointments through emails to individual members by Thursday, October 8th, 2015. Feel free to ask any questions about the program and/or application by contacting Divya at the email address below. Please attach a resume in addition to the application. The State Vice President’s email address and contact information are as follows:

Divya Kapoor

Maryland FBLA State Vice President

Contact Information

First and Last Name
Grade
Personal Phone Number
Email Address
Name of Local Chapter/School
School Address

FBLA Information

Years of Participation in FBLA before this year:

Conferences Attended:

Recognition and/or awards you have received in FBLA:

Have you held or do you currently hold an officer position in FBLA? If so, please indicate which level (local, state, or national) and the office held.

Level / Officer Position

Application Questions

Are you interested in the position of Committee Secretary? If so, then in 150 words or less, please explain why you would make a great Committee Secretary.

Using 200 words or less, please explain why you feel that you could be an asset to the committee.Do you have personal qualities or previous experiencesthat you feel mayserve you in your duties as amember?

As an SPDC member, you will be helping to plan a Statewide Community Service Project at the SLC. Using 100 words or less, please explain what community service means to you.

Agreement

By submitting this application, I affirm that any facts set forth in it are true and complete.

I pledge that if I am accepted as an SPDC member, I will attend at least two out of three mandatory meetings and do my best to attend other non-mandatoryonline meetings or pre-SLC events in which the SPDC participates.

I pledge that if I am unable to attend any meetings or events, I will notify the State Vice President through email within 48 hours of receiving notice of such a meeting or event.

I pledge that I will attend the Statewide Community Service Project at the SLC if I attend the SLC.

I pledge that I will be an active, responsible, and courteous SPDC member.

I understand that if I fail to follow this agreement, I may be immediately removed from my position as a member of the SPDC.

By signing your name below, you hereby accept this agreement. Please have your parent/guardian and local chapter advisor sign to ensure that they are aware of your intent to participate in the SPDC.

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