Due to the Fact That FBLA Is a National Association, Each Member Is Required to Pay District

September 21, 2016

Dear Student,

You are invited to become a member of the Palmer Ridge High School FBLA Chapter for the 2016-17 school year. FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) is an international association of business students with 200,000 members throughout the United States, Canada, Guam, and Puerto Rico. FBLA encourages the development of business and leadership skills through academic conferences and competitions. Most competitive events include a comprehensive written test over business information and an oral presentation. FBLA is a fantastic opportunity for you to develop your critical thinking and problem solving skills. Our FBLA chapter meetings are tentatively scheduled to take place in room 2214 on various Wednesday’s after school from 3pm to 4pm. Meetings will become more regular as we prepare for Districts that are in February. Additional meetings will be scheduled pending the results of the District Conference.

Due to the fact that FBLA is a national association, each member is required to pay District, State and National membership dues of $60.

Please complete the membership form below. Return the signed form, along with payment of $60 to cover all District, State, and National dues (payable to Palmer Ridge High School), to Mrs. Wells in Neighborhood D by Tuesday, November 2nd. If you would like more information about the advantages and opportunities of FBLA membership, please visit www.FBLA-PBL.org.

Sincerely,

Gwendolyn Wells

PRHS FBLA Adviser

The signatures on this form signify that the student will participate as a member of the PRHS 2016 -17 FBLA Chapter and agree to pay $60 for membership dues.

In addition, my son/daughter has permission to attend the FBLA District Conference at Pueblo West High School on Friday, February 10th with the PRHS FBLA Chapter and Mrs. Wells, FBLA Adviser. Details to follow.

Student Printed Name: __________________________________ Grade: ______

Student Signature: _____________________________________ Student Cell Phone: ____________________

Parent Printed Name: ___________________________________ Student Email: ________________________

Parent Signature: ______________________________________

Parent Email Address: __________________________________ Parent Cell Phone: _____________________

I give permission for my son/daughter to receive any necessary medical treatment while traveling with FBLA.

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Health Insurance Company & Policy Number

DRESS CODE

COLORADO FBLA

FBLA members and advisers should develop an awareness of the image one’s appearance projects. The purpose of the dress code is to uphold the professional image of the association and its members and to prepare students for the business world. Appropriate attire is required for all attendees (advisers, members, and guests) at all general sessions, competitive events, regional meetings, workshops, and other activities unless otherwise stated in the conference program. Conference name badges are part of this dress code and must be worn for all conference functions. Participants will NOT be admitted to workshops and competitive events if in violation of the dress code. Furthermore, competitors will not walk on stage during awards sessions if seen violating the dress code.

Males

v Business suit with collared dress shirt, and necktie or

v Sport coat, dress slacks, collar shirt, and necktie or

v Dress slacks, collar shirt, and necktie.

v Banded collar shirt may be worn only if sport coat or business suit is worn.

v Dress shoes and socks.

Females

v Business suit with blouse or

v Business pantsuit with blouse or

v Skirt or dress slacks with blouse or sweater or

v Business dress

v Capris or Gauchos with coordinating jacket/suit, worn below the knee

v Dress shoes

Inappropriate attire, for both men and women, includes:

v Jewelry in visible body piercing, other than ears

v Denim or chambray fabric clothing of any kind, overalls, shorts, skorts, stretch or stirrup pants, exercise or bike shorts.

v Backless, see-through, tight-fitting, spaghetti straps, strapless, extremely short, or low-cut blouses/tops/dresses

v T-shirts, Lycra, spandex, midriff tops, tank tops, bathing suits

v Sandals, flip-flops, athletic shoes, industrial work shoes, hiking boots, bare feet, or over-the-knee-boots

v Athletic wear, including tennis shoes

v Hats or flannel fabric clothing

v Bolo ties

v Visible foundation garments

Dress code violations must be apparent upon a quick glance. When checking dress code, ask yourself a simple question: “What would a job interviewer notice?”

CLARIFICATION – Many women’s two-piece suits are currently designed so that they do not require a blouse. Therefore, this will be accepted. In addition, sling-back shoes, open-toe shoes, and sleeveless dresses are accepted.