2017-2018 Chamblee Middle School

FBLA Membership Application

Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc. (FBLA-PBL) is the oldest and largest national organization for students preparing for careers in business. FBLA-PBL prepares students for “real world” professional experiences. Members gain the competitive edge for college and career successes. More than a quarter of a million students participate in this dynamic leadership organization.

FBLA-PBL will provide you with:

2017-2018 Chamblee Middle School

FBLA Membership Application

o Travel opportunities

o Challenging competitions

o Scholarships and prizes

o Leadership development

o Community service experience

o Friendship and fun

2017-2018 Chamblee Middle School

FBLA Membership Application

Members gain the competitive edge for college. More than 250,000 students participate is this organization nationwide.

FBLA's mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. Members will participate in competitions, testing and fundraisers throughout the year. Students will match their skills against other FBLA students in the district, and potentially state in the following categories:

2017-2018 Chamblee Middle School

FBLA Membership Application

Career Explorations

Desktop Publishing

Introduction to Computers

Keyboarding

Proofreading

Spreadsheets

2017-2018 Chamblee Middle School

FBLA Membership Application

FBLA membership offers a great opportunity for students interested in business and technology to advance their skills, and to make a contribution to the community. Membership is open to any student, not just those enrolled in Business Ed.

Membership Dues: $25 Membership Includes: Membership Card (FBLA-PBL); Club T-Shirt; Study Guides for Competition Testing, Etc. Meetings: General members: 2nd Friday of Each Month at 8:00 am in Room B217; Officers: 4th Friday of Each Month at 8:00 am in Room B217

FBLA-PBL Mission
Our mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.

FBLA-PBL Pledge
I solemnly promise to uphold the aims and responsibilities of Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda and, as an active member, I shall strive to develop the qualities necessary in becoming a responsible business leader.

FBLA-PBL Creed

I BELIEVE education is the right of every person.

I BELIEVE the future depends on mutual understanding
and cooperation among business, industry, labor, religious,
family, and educational institutions, as well as people
around the world. I agree to do my utmost to bring about
understanding and cooperation among all of these groups.

I BELIEVE every person should prepare for a useful occupation
and carry on the occupation in a manner that brings the
greatest good to the greatest number.

I BELIEVE every person should actively work toward improving
social, political, community, and family life.

I BELIEVE every person has the right to earn a living at a
useful occupation.

I BELIEVE every person should take responsibility for carrying
out assigned tasks in a manner that brings credit to self,
associates, schools, and community.

I BELIEVE I have the responsibility to work efficiently and
to think clearly. I promise to use my abilities to make the
world a better place for everyone.

Total Expected Out of Pocket Expenses For the Year:

Event / Date / Location / Price / Payment Deadline
Membership Registration / Ongoing / Chamblee Middle (B217) / $25 which includes T-shirt, Membership Card, & Study Guide for Competitions
Fall Motivational Rally
(Optional) / October 12, 2017 / Perry, GA / $35 which includes rides pass and transportation / September 12, 2017
Fall Leadership Conference (Optional)
*All officers MUST attend* / November 15, 2017 / Athens, GA / $40 which includes Lunch & T-shirt / October 10, 2017
Regional Leadership Conference (Optional)
*All officers should attend* / January 19, 2018 / Dekalb, GA / $20 which includes Lunch / November 28, 2017
State Leadership Conference (Optional)
*All officers MUST attend* / February 27, 2018 / Perry, GA / $45 which includes Lunch / January 30, 2018

*Please note there are deadline for membership in order to be eligible to travel with the organization on any trip so register early!!!!

To become a local member, please fill out and return the form below with your membership dues.

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2017-2018 FBLA Member Sign Up Form

Please return to the attention of your local chapter adviser: Mr. Justin Johnson

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Yes, I want to join FBLA! Fee: $25.00

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