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M E M O R A N D U M

DATE: February 2, 2009

TO: FBLA Local Chartered Chapters

FROM: Jody Jones, Florida FBLA-PBL State Adviser

SUBJECT: 2009 FBLA State Leadership Conference, Rosen Centre Hotel, April 13-15, 2009 The material contained in this packet is to be used in making the necessary arrangements for you and your students to participate in the 2009 FBLA State Leadership Conference.

ALL MATERIALS HAVE A POSTMARK DEADLINE OF MARCH 6, 2009. Please plan accordingly! With spring break occurring at different times for each school district, it is imperative that materials be sent promptly to insure that they arrive at the hotel by the stipulated deadline, that materials arrive in time for the pre-judging, and that the SLC Registration Committee has sufficient time to assemble chapter packet materials.

The conference officially opens Monday, April 13, with registration at 3 p.m. at the Rosen Centre Hotel. Hotel registration will NOT begin until 3 p.m. PLEASE NOTE: The hotel is booked to capacity the night before the conference; therefore, registration will take some time. If you have students competing in any event on Monday, they should arrive dressed in business attire. Dress Code will be enforced for these events.

Pages 2 and 3 provide a section called: "2009 Conference Packet Highlights." This is intended to be a preview of the enclosed packet, but please be sure to read all parts of this packet carefully.

If you have trouble printing the registration forms, contact Jody Jones ([email protected]) and she will e-mail them to you.

We, along with the Board of Directors, look forward to seeing each of you at the Peabody for the 59 th

annual FBLA State Leadership Conference!

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2009 Conference Packet Highlights The conference hotel is the Rosen Centre. All of the competitive events, workshops, and sessions

will be held at this hotel.

Room rates at the Rosen Centre are $175 single, double, triple, or quad occupancy. In addition, the hotel rates are subject to a 1 percent county surcharge.

Make your reservations early. The hotel requires names of all individuals staying in the rooms.

Hotel check-in begins at 3 p.m. Rooms will not be available prior to that time. Your patience with the hotel registration process is greatly appreciated. Schools are encouraged to prepay for all their rooms prior to arrival. The hotel will set up a separate check in area for totally prepaid accounts.

The conference registration fee for students is $50. There is no fee for advisers. The fee is payable

in advance. There is a $10 charge for every change made from the original form sent to the state office. Each refund will also be charged a $10 fee. No refunds will be given for cancellations after March 20, 2009.

PLEASE note the deadline for all materials: POSTMARKED: March 6, 2009. Be sure to mail

items to the proper addresses.

When completing the Conference Registration Spreadsheet be sure to indicate which students will serve as voting delegates. (See Page 5 for allocation systems.)

A copy of the FBLA State Officer Candidate Official Application is enclosed. The postmark date of March 6, 2009, applies to these applications. If you are running a student for a state officer position, please refer to the Florida FBLA-PBL State Officer Candidate Guide on our website (www.floridafbla-pbl.com) to be sure you are familiar with all the rules and regulations. Florida FBLA is looking for nine outstanding representatives to serve as our elected officers!

In an effort to provide more students with the opportunity to attend the SLC, each chapter is permitted to bring members-at-large. This means each chapter is entitled to bring the same number of members-at-large as they are allowed voting delegates. (See Page 5 for allocation systems.)

Contestants in skill events will be tested at a site in their own district prior to the State Leadership Conference. The information on this testing will be sent to the District Directors under a separate mailing. In addition, the contestants in the high school level skill events will have to take a written test at the State Conference.

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Be sure to review the competitive event guidelines on our state website (www.floridafbla-pbl.com). If your students are in an event that requires a calculator, we will provide them. No electronic devices of any kind (including cell phones) may be brought to the testing rooms. All contestants must also provide their own pencils.

Advisers, chaperons, State Officers and current District Presidents do not pay a registration fee.

NEW: There is a $10 guest fee. This fee is for anyone who is coming simply to observe one competitive event or attend the Awards Ceremony. Most of the times, this would apply to a parent. Name badges are required for everyone attending the conference. Please register any guests ahead of time if at all possible. Guest fees are NOT for voting delegates and/or members at large. Those individuals are required to pay the full registration fee of $50.

Written manual/project/interview entries that are prejudged must be sent to Mrs. Jody Jones, 38834 Alston Avenue, Zephyrhills, FL 33542, postmarked first class rate of mail by March 6, 2009. (Use the submission form included with this packet—Page 11.)

PLEASE note that the enclosed agenda is TENTATIVE!! We have, however, tried to be as accurate as possible. Some events/activities may be scheduled at an hour different than what is listed here. Check your Conference Program when you register at the conference site for exact times and locations of activities.

As listed on the tentative agenda, we will be having some tests and performances on Monday afternoon. Please plan accordingly. Since you may not arrive in time for all of your students to check into their rooms prior to a meeting or a test, plan to have them dressed for travel or able to dress in the restrooms in the lobby if necessary. Dress code will be enforced.

Along with the conference registration spreadsheet, conference registration form, and school check, advisers must postmark a copy of the school official certification form that is on page 34 to the state office by March 6, 2009. If this form is not received, your registration packet will not be processed.

Advisers must have students complete the Conference Dress Code and Conduct Practices and Procedures forms. These forms should be alphabetized and must be turned in at conference registration on April 13, 2009.

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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES

The conference registration fee of $50 per student is to be paid by school check and included with the registration form. State officers, advisers, chaperons and current district presidents do not pay a registration fee. Florida FBLA does NOT accept purchase orders.

A $10 SERVICE CHARGE WILL BE ASSESSED FOR EACH LATE OR ON-SITE REGISTRATION, CHANGE, AND ELIGIBLE REFUND—remember no refunds will be processed for cancellations received after March 20, 2009.

****Lost nametags have become quite a challenge. Students must wear their nametags at all conference functions. Any changes to or replacements of nametags will be charged $5 each and will require photo ID or verification of identity by the chapter adviser.****

If you have trouble printing the registration forms, contact Jody Jones ([email protected]) and she will e-mail them to you.

FIRE PROTECTION

Delegates should note the exits nearest to the rooms and plan an escape route in case of fire.

There are strict laws against false fire alarms—it is a FEDERAL OFFENSE. Violators will be arrested if false alarms are made. This is out of the control of Florida FBLA and the Rosen Centre Hotel.

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ATTENDANCE CRITERIA AND ELIGIBILITY

1. Adults

The Board of Directors, Florida Chapter of FBLA, has stipulated that in the absence of a county chaperone policy there must be a minimum of one adult adviser for every ten student delegates. Adult advisers are considered to be the chapter advisers. If more than one adult adviser is necessary, another adult may be designated by the proper school official to serve in this capacity.

2. Criteria for Students to Attend SLC

To be eligible to attend the SLC, each FBLA member must meet these basic criteria: 1. Be an active, associate, or professional division member of FBLA 2. Have the approval of the FBLA chapter adviser 3. Have the approval of the school administration

4. Have the approval of parent or guardian5. Have signed the Conference Dress Code and Delegate Conduct Practices and Procedures Form (These forms will be collected at Registration.)6. If staying in a hotel, it must be the conference hotel

In addition to the above basic criteria a delegate must: 7. Be a state event competitor (this may include up to 3 members for a chapter event), or 8. Be a current state or national officer or a current district president, or 9. Be a newly elected district president, or10. Be a state or national officer candidate, or11. Be a campaign manager for one of the nine state officer candidates (one per candidate),

or12. Be a voting delegate--see chart, or13. Be a member-at-large--see chart.

Each FBLA CHARTER (school) shall be entitled to the following number of VOTING DELEGATES and MEMBERS-AT-LARGE at SLC based on total CHARTER MEMBERSHIP:

1 - 50 members 2 Voting Delegates and 2 Members-at-large 51 - 100 members 3 Voting Delegates and 3 Members-at-large101 - 150 members 4 Voting Delegates and 4 Members-at-large

151 - 200 members 5 Voting Delegates and 5 Members-at-large

For each additional 50 members (or fraction thereof) a CHARTER (school) may have, the school is allowed one additional voting delegate and one additional member-at-large. Voting delegates will attend the Voting Session and are the ONLY members from the school eligible to vote for the election of FBLA state officers and to vote on any business that is brought before the conference.

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CONFERENCE REGISTRATIONEach FBLA chapter adviser is required to register the student delegates and adult advisers in his/her chapter delegation. State officers, advisers, chaperons and current district presidents do not pay the Conference registration fee. Please follow directions carefully and fill in all forms completely.

Payment for your chapter's conference registration must be mailed to the FBLA office with your registration form. Please be sure that the amount of your check is equal to the registration fee multiplied by the number of delegates you have listed on the Registration Spreadsheet. You will receive a receipt at the conference. Make checks payable to FLORIDA FBLA. A $10 service charge will be assessed for each late or on-site entry, every change, and for refunds requested prior to March 20, 2009. There will be no refunds after March 20, 2009.

The registration forms and checks are to be postmarked first class rate of mail by March 6, 2009. The registration spreadsheet must be emailed to [email protected] by March 6, 2009. All name badges will be printed from the spreadsheet that you enter. It is imperative that you spell all names correctly. The chapter advisers should make a copy of each of the forms submitted and bring these copies with them to the State Leadership Conference for verification at the Registration Desk.

It shall be the responsibility of the chapter adviser to verify that ALL student delegates are members of FBLA (district, state and national dues are paid). Student delegates must carry their membership cards to the conference. (Membership cards are issued from the National Office.)

HOTEL REGISTRATIONRoom rates for the conference are $175 plus a 1 percent county surcharge per night per room at the Peabody. There shall not be more than four people staying in any room. Any chapter caught sleeping more than four to a room will be asked to leave the conference and the members of that chapter will be disqualified from all competition.

ROSEN CENTRE PER NIGHT THREE NIGHTSSingle, Double, Triple, or Quad $175.00 (+1%) $530.25

THE ABOVE RATES DO NOT INCLUDE MEALS OR ANY APPLICABLE TAXES.

Per Board of Directors’ Policy: All members and advisers that will be staying in a hotel for this conference are required to stay at the official conference hotel. Any member staying at a hotel other than the official conference hotel will be disqualified from all competition.

Hotel reservation forms must be postmarked no later than March 6, 2009. A copy of this form must be mailed to the FBLA state office with your conference registration. Reservations will be on a first-come, first-served basis and may not be available if not postmarked on time—PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO FULLY PAID ROOMS. If reservations exceed the number of rooms available, additional housing will be secured by the conference hotel.

FIRST NIGHT'S DEPOSIT REQUIRED AT THE ROSEN CENTRE - The hotel requires an advance deposit equal to one night's lodging be mailed at the same time you send your reservations for the State Leadership Conference. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO OBTAIN RESERVATIONS WITHOUT THIS DEPOSIT. We strongly encourage chapters

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Advisers must use the attached Excel spreadsheet form to register their students. After entering all information in the spreadsheet, email a copy of the spreadsheet to [email protected] and to your district director. In addition, advisers must complete the conference registration form and mail the original form and check to Florida FBLA at P. O. Box 1106, Zephyrhills, FL 33539-1106. Conference registration for your chapter will not be processed until the spreadsheet, the registration form, the School Official Certification form, and the check are received in the state office.

to totally prepay for the rooms so that upon arrival at the hotel your registration may be expedited.

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CONFERENCE REGULATIONS RELATING TO CHAPERONS/ADVISERS

1. The problem of proper chaperonage of students on school-sponsored trips is enormous. Hotel managers and others have expressed grave concern over the lack of effective chaperonage.

2. Teachers who assume the responsibilities for chaperoning a group of students on an out-of-town trip should recognize that they are assuming a twenty-four-hour-a-day responsibility from the time they leave until they return. At no time may chaperones make personal plans except with the consent of the person in charge of the trip.

3. The drinking of alcoholic beverages at any time is forbidden.

4. Chaperones should never retire until all students are checked in for the night, all visiting between rooms has stopped, and the chaperones are reasonably sure that the groups are quiet and in their rooms.

5. Chaperones should keep an accurate check on the members assigned to them at all times. Students should not be "turned loose."

6. Students should engage in school activities of a group nature only.

7. When a student is assigned to a group or chaperone, he/she is to remain with the group at all times unless special arrangements have been made. Students should return with the group, unless other traveling arrangements are made prior to the time of departure.

8. If a party includes members of each sex, there should be chaperones of each sex or arrangements should be made with a chaperone from another school so that responsibilities may be shared.

9. No student should be allowed to accompany a group on a trip until he/she has agreed, in writing, to abide by the rules set up and has submitted the written consent of his/her parents or guardians for him/her to make the trip.

10. Travel in private cars should be avoided as much as possible. Driving into the early hours of the morning to return home should be ABSOLUTELY PROHIBITED.

11. Delegates violating any of these rules will subject their entire delegation to being unseated and may cause their candidates or contestants to be disqualified.

12. Delegates may be sent home at their own expense for violating any of these rules.

13. All members and advisers who are staying in a hotel are required to be registered and stay at the official conference hotel. Any violation of this rule will cause the chapter to be disqualified from all competition.

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TENTATIVE 2009 FBLA SLC AGENDAMonday, April 13, 2009 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Conference Registration

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Hotel Registration

3:30 p.m. Screening of Officer Candidates (Candidate and candidate's adviser must attend)

5:00 p.m. Meeting of State Officer Candidates, Campaign Managers and Advisers(Drawing for Campaign Booths)

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Impromptu Speaking, Public Speaking I, and II Preliminaries (audience welcome)

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Business Presentation, Digital Video, E-Business, Website DevelopmentPresentations (notified participants only)

5:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Written Tests: Banking, Entrepreneurship, FBL, Global Business, Help Desk, Management Decision Making, Management Information Systems, Network Design, Parliamentary Procedure

6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Job Interview Contestants’ Meeting--to complete job application form

8:30 p.m. – 9:45 p.m. Opening General Session

9:45 p.m. -10:30 p.m. Regional Meetings

10:30 p.m. Chapter Adviser Meeting (mandatory for 1 adviser per chapter)

11:30 p.m. In-Room Curfew

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

7:30 a.m. Event Coordinators’ Meeting

8:15 a.m. Judges’ Meeting

8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Campaign Booths Open – Officer Candidates

8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Exhibits and FBLA Promotional Sales Booth Open

9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Written Tests: Accounting I; Business Math; FBLA Principles and Procedures; Introduction to Business; Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure; Marketing; Middle Level FBLA Principles and Procedures; Middle Level Proofreading and Editing; Sports Management, Technology Concepts; and Word Processing II

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Monday, April 28, 2008 (continued) 9:00 a.m. - ? Skill events grading (lunch provided)

9:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Business Ethics Preliminaries

9:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Client Service Preliminaries

9:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Emerging Business Issues Preliminaries

9:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. FBL Interviews Preliminaries

9:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Global Business Presentations

9:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Job Interviews Preliminaries

9:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Management Decision Making Presentations

9:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Management Information Systems Presentations

9:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Middle Level Public Speaking Preliminaries

10:00 a.m. Workshops

10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Written Tests: Accounting II, Business Calculations, Business Communications, Business Law, Business Procedures, Computer Applications, Desktop Publishing, Economics, Introduction to Business Communication, Introduction to Technology Concepts, and Middle Level Business Math

11:15 a.m. Workshops

12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Written Tests: Computer Problem Solving, Cyber Security, DatabaseDesign, Middle Level Introduction to Computers, Middle Level Career Exploration, Middle Level Leadership/Parliamentary Procedure, Networking Concepts, Personal Finance, Spreadsheet Applications, and Word Processing I

12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Judges' Luncheon (Invitation Only)

2:00 p.m. Workshops

2:00 p.m. All finalists in the following events must report to the holding room: Business Ethics, Client Service, Emerging Business Issues, Entrepreneurship, Help Desk, Impromptu Speaking, Network Design and Parliamentary Procedure

2:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Business Ethics Finals (if needed)

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Tuesday, April 14, 2009 (continued) 2:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Client Service Finals (if needed)

2:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Emerging Business Issues Finals (if needed)

2:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Entrepreneurship Team Performances

2:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Future Business Leader and Job Interview finals (if needed)

2:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Network Design Performances

2:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Parliamentary Procedure Performances

2:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Impromptu Speaking, Middle Level Public Speaking, Public SpeakingI, and Public Speaking II finals (if needed)

3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Election booths open (Voting Delegates will vote during this time frame)

3:15 p.m. Workshops

3:15 p.m. Hospitality Management Written Test (must be registered)

4:30 p.m. - 5:10 p.m. District Meetings (if District Directors have signed up)

7:00 p.m. Dinner on your own

11:30 p.m. In-Room Curfew

Wednesday, April 15, 2009 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Second General Session

Motivational SpeakerMiscellaneous Awards

11:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 District Directors' and Officers' Luncheon

12:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Awards Program Rehearsal (all outgoing state officers & district presidents)

7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Awards Assembly and Officers' Installation

Immediately following Meeting of all First Place, Second Place, and Objective Test Third Place High School Winners, their Advisers and the 2009-2010 nine State Officers and their Advisers (Supervisors may also wish to attend)

10:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Entertainment

12:00 Midnight In-Room Curfew

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MANUAL/PROJECT/INTERVIEW MATERIALS PREJUDGING TRANSMITTAL FORMDISTRICT _____ POSTMARK DATE: March 6, 2009School ______________________________ Adviser ________________________________

Address _____________________________________________ Phone__________________

Directions: Please complete this form and forward your chapter entry to: Mrs. Jody Jones, 38834 Alston Avenue, Zephyrhills, FL 33542. Include a self-addressed stamped postcard in your package of material. It will be returned to you to use for proof of mailing. Bring this postcard with you to SLC. Judging will be completed prior to SLC.

PLACE CHECK BESIDE YOUR ENTRIES AND INCLUDE ENTRIES WITH THIS FORM.

_____ AMERICAN ENTERPRISE PROJECT (Please indicate: ____ ML ____ HS)

_____ BUSINESS FINANCIAL PLAN

_____ BUSINESS PLAN

_____ BUSINESS PRESENTATION

_____ COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT (Please indicate: ____ ML ____ HS)

_____ DESKTOP APPLICATION PROGRAMMING

_____ DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION

_____ E-BUSINESS URL ADDRESS: _______________________________________________

_____ ELECTRONIC CAREER PORTFOLIO

FUTURE BUSINESS LEADER EVENT

_____ INTERNET APPLICATION PROGRAMMING

JOB INTERVIEW EVENT

_____ LOCAL CHAPTER ANNUAL BUSINESS REPORT

_____ LOCAL RECRUITMENT OF CHARTERS (Submit a letter of application for this award along with proof of merit)

_____ ML LOCAL CHAPTER ACTIVITIES REPORT

_____ ML COMPUTER SLIDESHOW

_____ ML WEB PAGE CREATION

_____ PARTNERSHIP WITH BUSINESS PROJECT

_____ WEB SITE DEVELOPMENT URL ADDRESS: _______________________________

_____ WHO'S WHO IN FBLA** (read statement below carefully) **Each district Who’s Who winner must be sent to Mrs. Jones at the above address postmarked March 6, 2009. Regional winners will be selected and announced at SLC. Each of the five state officers is automatically included in Who's Who. Those state officers wishing to be considered for the overall Who's Who to represent Florida at NLC must submit an entry for pre-conference judging. State officers also send their written entries to Mrs. Jones postmarked by March 6, 2009.

___________________________________ __________________________Contestant's Name Signature of Chapter Adviser___________________________________Signature of District Director (needed for district Who’s Who winners only)**

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CAMPAIGNS, DISTRICT MEETINGS, AND VOTING

PLEASE NOTE:

Members and advisers are encouraged to listen to the candidates’ speeches very carefully and visit the campaign booths.

All FBLA Districts will be given an opportunity to meet as a district privately from 4:30 p.m. – 5:10 p.m. on Tuesday to discuss their selection for each of the state officer positions and any other matters of District concern. Only current FBLA District Directors are permitted to reserve a room. Please e-mail Mrs. Jones at [email protected] prior to March 6, 2009, if you wish to reserve a room for your district. Please give her the approximate number of individuals who will be attending the meeting.

Please impress upon your voting delegates the importance of the role that they have been given. They play a major role in shaping the future of the entire organization. It is their responsibility to discuss the candidates with their members and make an educated decision on who will receive their votes. Individuals who have chosen to run for office have spent a great deal of time and money on their campaigns. They deserve respectful consideration. We look forward to each voting delegate fulfilling their responsibility by voting on Tuesday.

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FLORIDA FBLA-PBL CAMPAIGNRULES AND REGULATIONS

THESE RULES AND REGULATIONS WILL BE STRICTLY OBSERVED.

1. All FBLA and PBL state officer candidates and FBLA candidates’ advisers will be required to sign a State Officers’ Agreement. This agreement must be submitted with the candidate application.

2. There shall be no campaigning inside or outside the candidate's district or the recruiting of campaign workers outside the district in which the candidate resides before passing the screening procedure at the State Leadership Conference. Official campaigning begins immediately following the SLC Opening General Session.

It is against the rules and regulations for state officer candidates to mail district newsletters to other districts prior to the SLC when the newsletter contains state officer candidate information.

3. FBLA and PBL candidates for state office must agree that in case they later enroll in a school where there is no active FBLA or PBL chapter, they will charter one or resign the office within 60 days. PBL candidates also have the option of affiliating with a nearby chapter with the approval of the Board of Directors.

4. FBLA candidates for state office must agree that they will be enrolled in a business-related course throughout the term of office. PBL candidates for state office must agree that they have taken, are taking or will be enrolled in a business-related course in the current academic year.

5. Standard Operating Procedures:a. FBLA candidates must be accompanied to the state officer screening by their local chapter advisor or his/her adult school representative. PBL candidates may be accompanied to the screening by their local chapter advisor or they may provide a letter from the chapter advisor. It is strongly recommended that the campaign manager also attend this screening.

b. Applicants may choose to run for another office for which they are qualified, during the interviews at the SLC. Applicants must announce their intention to the interview committee.

c. Following the official announcement of officer candidates at the SLC, a candidate may not run for another office.

d. Candidates may begin campaigning after completing the following:--filing official application by the due date--gaining official approval by the screening committee--getting all campaign materials approved

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REMEMBER--NO CAMPAIGNING MAY BEGIN UNTIL THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE FIRSTGENERAL SESSION!

6. Candidates must submit the items below, if used in the formal campaign, to the state officer screening committee at the State Leadership Conference. Candidates are required to meet with the campaign material screening committee within the time frame designated.

a. One each of their campaign items properly identified with the name of the candidate and office sought.

b. A sample of all giveaway items.c. A copy of the candidate's and campaign manager's speech. There are to be no

deviations from these speeches once they are approved.d. Final copy of financial statement: Candidates may not spend or have received

donated materials (at “wholesale” value) and/or money totaling more than $1,000 in the campaign for state office. Substantiated documentation for donations and receipts for all campaign materials must accompany the financial statement. Failure to submit these materials will result in a candidate disqualification.

7. The persons involved in a candidate's campaign shall be limited to current dues paid members in good standing. During the campaigning, all persons involved shall wear their official SLC name badges. When PBL candidates go into a district/regional caucus, they shall be accompanied only by the official campaign manager.

8. A portion of the First General Session is reserved for campaign speeches on behalf of candidates for state office.

a. A lavaliere or detachable microphone will be provided for candidates to use who prefer not to stand behind a podium.

b. Presidential candidates will be allowed a total of four (4) minutes for speeches.c. All other candidates will be limited to three (3) minutes for speeches.d. One campaign manager is permitted to speak on behalf of the officer candidate

and to introduce the state officer candidate.e. Time used by the campaign manager is deducted from the total time limit

provided to each candidate.f. TIME LIMITS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED. Some type of loud device

will be used and the person speaking must stop speaking when the device sounds.g. No demonstrations are permitted during the First General Session.

Demonstrations are restricted to the designated room where the campaign booths are located.

h. No props may be used during the campaign speeches or caucuses.

9. Campaign booths (tables) will be provided at the conference. Booths will be open on the second day of the conference from early morning to late afternoon. Check the conference program for official times.a. Each state officer candidate will be provided:

1. One skirted table (approximately 3 x 6)

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2. Two chairsb. Tables will be numbered. Candidates will draw numbers to determine which

table is his/hers.c. Approved banners, posters, or any other promotional materials are to be displayed in the

assigned area only. Items may not be pinned, taped, or tacked to walls, floors, ceilings, or furniture.

d. The campaign booth is the only area where campaign materials may be dispersed or displayed.

e. Helium balloons, noisemakers, monies, alcohol, tobacco, or items considered to be in poor taste will not be permitted. Items designed to be thrown (i.e., all types of balls) are not permitted. Items containing parts, which could cause injury, are not permitted. REMEMBER, ALL ITEMS TO BE DISTRIBUTED OR USED IN THE CAMPAIGNMUST BE APPROVED BY THE OFFICER SCREENING COMMITTEE.

f. Neither state officer candidates nor their representative(s) will be permitted to host receptions, meals, etc., related to the campaign. Favors such as candy, cookies, etc., are permitted but may be dispensed at the campaign booth only.

10. No campaign materials of any kind will be permitted in the general sessions at the FBLA or PBL conferences.

Any infraction of the rules and regulations as outlined in this document, will necessitate a meeting between the officer candidate, his/her chapter adviser, possibly the respective District Director, and the Board of Directors (sitting as the Grievance Committee) to resolve the infraction(s). Penalties (if deemed appropriate by a majority of the Board) shall be set by the Board and may include disqualification of the officer candidate.

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FLORIDA STATE FBLA/PBL OFFICER APPLICATION

Each prospective candidate must complete this form and mail it to the state office by date specified in the State Leadership Conference Registration Packet.

Resume including qualifications for office (not to exceed two pages); Letter of recommendation from your local chapter adviser, Letter of recommendation from your school administrator; A copy of the student's current transcript, and Completed Officer Application Forms including:

- Applicant Fact Sheet- Applicant Autobiography (signed by applicant and parent if applicable)- Candidate Statement- Candidate Writing Assignment- Commitment Statement (signed by applicant, adviser, school administrator)- Certification (signed by applicant, parent if applicable, local adviser, and school administrator)- Financial Statement

APPLICANT FACT SHEET

Office Sought________________________________________________________________ FBLA PBL

II. Applicant InformationName __________________________________________________________

FBLA/PBL Chapter _______________________________________________

Home Address ___________________________________________________

City ____________________________State ________ Zip _______________Home Phone _________________ E-mail _____________________________

School Class for next school year: Sophomore Junior Senior

GPA _______________________________

Polo Shirt Size _______________________

III. Parent/Guardian Information (Required for Applicants 18 years, or younger)

Name(s) ________________________________________________________

Place(s) of Employment ___________________________________________

Work Number(s) _________________________________________________

E-mail _________________________________________________________

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IV. Adviser Information

Name(s) _______________________________________________________Home Address __________________________________________________

City ________________________________ State ________ Zip __________

Home Phone __________________ Work Phone ______________________

Email _______________________

APPLICANT AUTOBIOGRAPHY

Name ________________________________ Nickname ________________________

Birthday ______________________________ Favorite Holiday ___________________

Number of Years in FBLA _____ PBL ______

(Attach a separate sheet if necessary-- This form may be recreated on your computer)

FBLA/PBL Offices Held & Term of Office:

Business Courses Taken or Currently Enrolled:

Awards & Honors:

Special Recognition & Achievement:

Interests & Hobbies:

Leadership Positions Held:

Career Goals/Aspirations Other Items of Interest about You:

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CANDIDATE STATEMENT

Name _____________________________________________________________________

Office Seeking ______________________________________________________________

CANDIDATE STATEMENTPlease include a Candidate Statement (300 words or less). The statement is your opportunity to share with the Officer Screening Committee why you are qualified to be a state leader, what you hope to accomplish in your position, and other information that would encourage delegates to vote for you. This form may be recreated on your computer.

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CANDIDATE WRITING ASSIGNMENT

Directions: As a state officer, one of the most important forms of communication you will utilize is writing. Through thoughtful deliberation, creativity, and brief powerful statements, your writing can inform and inspire members to action! The Candidate Writing Assignment is your opportunity to demonstrate writing proficiency while “informing” the Officer Screening Committee about yourself and “inspiring” them to approve you as a candidate for FBLA-PBL state office. This form may be recreated on your computer.

I. Why are you a member of FBLA-PBL?

II. Explain the reasons you want to be a state officer for Florida FBLA-PBL.

III. Describe the one aspect of FBLA-PBL that has had the greatest impact on you personally.

IV. Tell about the most rewarding or challenging FBLA-PBL leadership situation you have faced. Describe how you handled the situation and the lessons that you learned that you could apply to the future.

V. If you were elected as a state officer, what would you like to accomplish first?

VI. Describe the other priorities you would pursue as a state officer.

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VII. Serving as a state officer is a major commitment of time, energy, and resources. Describe the arrangements you have made to ensure you can dedicate adequate levels of each if elected.

VIII. Discuss your personal goals and plans. Where do you want to be 5 years from now? How will service as a state officer help you achieve these goals?

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COMMITMENT STATEMENTS

Name ________________________________________________________________

Office Seeking _________________________________________________________

Directions: Serving as a successful FBLA-PBL state officer is a unique commitment that requires a strong partnership between the officer, the adviser, and school officials. This form is to be completed and signed by each party.

ApplicantIf elected to serve FBLA-PBL as a member of the State Officer Team I agree to:Place an “x” in each box and sign Remain committed to my education and family obligations Make FBLA-PBL state service my top priority after my education and family responsibilities Follow the FBLA-PBL Handbook rules, guidelines, and responsibilities Cooperate with my school, adviser, local chapter, state chapter, and national association throughout the year Attend all required meetings, activities, and events Perform all assigned officer responsibilities Keep my school administration, local adviser, and state adviser informed of all activities Maintain the highest degree of personal honor, integrity, and ethics

Signature _____________________________________________________________

Chapter AdviserIf _____________________________ is elected to FBLA-PBL state office, I agree to:Place an “x” in each box and sign Support this officer if he/she is elected Ensure that all school policies regarding travel and absences are communicated to the State Adviser and that they are

followed Ensure that school officials are appropriately informed of officer activities Assist the officer in making appropriate travel arrangements Monitor the officer’s academic program and communicate potential challenges to the State Adviser Assist the officer with the successful performance of his/her duties and responsibilities Communicate with FBLA-PBL State Adviser regarding any officer performance issues

Signature ___________________________________________________________

School Administrator (required for all FBLA candidates and for any PBL applicant under the age of 18)If _____________________________ is elected to FBLA-PBL state office, I agree to:Place an “x” in each box and sign Support this officer if he/she is elected Support the adviser’s role throughout the year and attendance at required events Enable the officer to attend events required of a state officer The State Office does not provide for funding for local advisers to accompany state officers on their official assignments.

Only state officer expenses are funded.

Signature ______________________ Title/Position___________________________

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CERTIFICATION FORM

Certification by State Officer Applicant and Parent/Guardian (where applicable)I agree to adhere to the State Office Candidate rules and regulations outlined in the Candidate Guide and Florida FBLA-PBL Bylaws. I have read and fully understand the State Leadership Conference "Delegate Conduct Practices and Procedures" and "Dress Code" and agree to comply with these conduct guidelines. In addition, I have read Articles IV & V of the FBLA Section of the Official State Handbook and understand what is expected of an FBLA State Officer. I am aware of the guidelines established for managing a campaign. Furthermore, I am aware of the consequences that will result from violation of any of the Conference guidelines.The information presented in this application is true and my own work.

Applicant Signature __________________________________ Date _________________

As the parent/guardian to _________________________________________, I agree to support his/her candidacy and, if elected, term as an FBLA-PBL state officer.

Parent Signature __________________________________ Date _________________

Certification by Local Chapter Adviser (required)

The credentials for __________________________________________ are included in this application. The applicant meets the qualifications for the office indicated. If elected, he/she will receive the full support of the school, chapter, and adviser in the execution of the duties of this office.

Adviser Signature __________________________________ Date _________________

Certification by School Administrator (required)

To the best of my knowledge, ________________________________________ meets the qualifications for the office sought. We endorse and support his/her application and will support him/her in the execution of the duties required of a state officer.

School Administrator's Signature ________________________ Date _________________

Title/Position _______________________________________

FBLA CANDIDATES MUST ATTACH A COPY OF THE SCHOOL'S CHAPERONAGE POLICY.

This form must be postmarked first class rate of mail by the date specified in the State Leadership

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Conference Registration Packet to: Florida FBLA-PBL, P. O. Box 1106, Zephyrhills, FL 33539-1106.

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FLORIDA FBLA STATE OFFICERS2009-10 AGREEMENT

I, ___________________________________________ if elected to the office of 2009-08 state

___________________________, agree to all of the following state officer duties and responsibilities.

I acknowledge that failure to fulfill these specific items will result in removal from office.

SECTION ONE

I will follow the State Officer Code of Conduct as it appears in the Florida FBLA-PBL State Handbook which reads:

State officers of Florida FBLA and PBL shall:*at all times show respect for the rights of others;*speak moderately, behave conservatively and avoid undesirable language;*keep personal opinions separate from FBLA-PBL policies and goals;*be at appointed places on time;*observe all rules and regulations of meetings and conferences;*set an example for others in conduct, dress, and professional behavior;*take pride in what they and the organization are doing;*abide by the FBLA-PBL code of ethics as it appears in the Florida FBLA-PBL Handbook, and*follow the delegate code of conduct (below) at all official functions.

State officers of Florida FBLA and PBL shall not:*campaign for any state or national officer candidates at the State Leadership Conference;*use profanity or obscene and abusive language or gestures in the presence of fellow members or advisers;*participate in or encourage any activity that is disruptive to the general peace and welfare of the organization;*discriminate against any other member, adviser, volunteer, or any other persons involved with the organization; or*participate in a walkout, sit-in, strike, or other action which is disruptive to the functioning of the organization.

Delegate Code of Conduct

The following code of conduct is required of all members attending any conferences, workshops, camps, etc., sponsored by the organization:

*Be prompt and prepared for all activities. Be financially prepared for all possibilities.*Keep advisers informed of activities and whereabouts at all times.*Spend nights in the assigned room.*Attend all general sessions and activities for which they are registered and be on time for said events.*Wear identification badges at all times.*Leave the conference site only with the permission of the chapter adviser.*Members under the age of 18 will not drive to any state sponsored function.*Respect all public and private property of the conference site.*Observe the proper dress code at all times.*Students will not entertain members of the opposite sex in their room; nor shall they go into a room of a member of the opposite sex without leaving the door open and having the permission of the chapter adviser.*Alcoholic beverages and narcotics in any form are prohibited.*Visitors are not permitted to attend the conference or visit attendees while at the conference.

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*Dates shall be admitted to authorized activities only and permitted only between delegates.SECTION TWO

I will participate/attend all of the following conference/meetings unless excused by the State Adviser team prior to the conference/meeting. Dates are tentative and subject to change.

Pre-NLC May State Officer Training July Fall Activity Day September(President) FBTEA Conference TBAFlorida Fall Conference November(President) Board of Directors Meeting JanuaryTallahassee Trip FebruarySpring Activity Day FebruaryState Leadership Conference March or April

Officers must be aware that the state organization will pay a limited amount for travel, food, and lodging for these activities. The following is the State Officer Reimbursement adopted by the Board:

State Leadership Conference All officers will be provided with complimentary registration. All hotel room expenses will be provided. Officers will be reimbursed for any meal that is not provided. Meals will be reimbursed as follows: $6 for breakfast, $11 for

lunch, $19 for dinner. The state will reimburse for gas if receipts are provided.

Fall Leadership Conference All officers will be provided with complimentary registration. All hotel room expenses will be provided. Officers will be reimbursed for any meal that is not provided. Meals will be reimbursed as follows: $6 for breakfast, $11 for

lunch, $19 for dinner. The state will reimburse for gas if receipts are provided.

National Leadership Conference The state presidents will be allocated $200 each. All other officers who can attend will be reimbursed for early conference registration.

National Fall Leadership ConferenceThe state presidents will be allocated $200 each.

ClothingUpon providing receipts each officer will be reimbursed up to $200 to use toward the purchase of “uniform.”

____________________________________________________ ____________Candidate Signature Date

____________________________________________________ ____________Parent Signature Date

____________________________________________________ ____________Adviser Signature Date

This form must be included with the officer application form and postmarked by the date specified in the SLC registration packet!

Any questions or concerns regarding these guidelines should be addressed before the campaigning and elections take place.

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IMPORTANT NOTE!!!!!

The Florida FBLA-PBL Dress Policy differs slightly from the national policy. Advisers are reminded that we follow the Florida policy at all Florida events. As always, this policy will be enforced at this year’s conference.

The Florida FBLA-PBL Board of Directors revised our dress policy because of input from many of our chapter advisers. It is the board’s desire that Florida students are always the most professional that they can be.

Please note that each member and adviser should be very aware of the entire dress policy (see page 26). The main differences from the national policy:

Florida PBL requires dress shoes for females must be closed—toe and heel.

Florida PBL requires that if females are going to wear business pants, they must also wear a business jacket.

Florida PBL does not allow gauchos or capris. Florida PBL requires that females wearing dresses or skirts must wear

nylons.

Thank you for your cooperation. We look forward to seeing the best-dressed business students in the nation at our State Leadership Conference!

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Student Name (PRINT)__________________________School _________________________

DELEGATE CONDUCT PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES

1. The term "delegate" shall mean any FBLA member or adviser attending SLC.

2. There shall be no defacing of public property. Any damages to any property or furnishing in the resort rooms or conference center must be paid by the individual or chapter adviser responsible.

3. Delegates shall keep their adult advisers informed of their activities and whereabouts at all times.

4. Be prompt and prepared for all activities. Be financially prepared for all possibilities.

5. Out-of-town delegates will spend nights in the assigned hotel and in assigned rooms. Conference-area delegates not staying at the hotel shall be off the hotel property by 11 pm.

6. Dates shall be admitted to authorized activities only and permitted only between delegates.

7. No alcoholic beverages or narcotics in any form shall be possessed by delegates at any time, under any circumstances.

8. Resort rooms are bedrooms. Under no circumstances or at any time should students of opposite sex be in the same room.

9. No delegates shall leave the hotel (except for authorized events) unless permission has been received from the chapter adviser.

10. Delegates shall attend all general sessions and activities, including competitive events, committee meetings, etc., for which they are registered.

11. Identification badges will be worn at all times while in the hotel/convention center.

12. Delegates violating or ignoring any of the conduct rules will subject their entire delegation to being unseated and their candidates or competitive events contestants being disqualified. Individual delegates may be sent home immediately at their own expense. Curfew will be enforced. (Curfew means delegates will be in their assigned rooms.)

13. Grievance procedure: Any protest brought before the Board of Directors must be presented in writing and the person(s) bringing the charge must present the charge in person. Students involved must be accompanied by their advisers.

14. No visitors will be permitted to attend the conference or visit attendees while at the conference.

15. Only those FBLA members properly registered, may attend the conference.

Student Signature Adviser Signature

Advisers must bring these forms with them to the SLC. Copy this form as needed.

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Student Name (PRINT)__________________________School _________________________

FBLA-PBL PROFESSIONAL DRESS POLICYFOR ADVISERS, MEMBERS, AND GUESTS

(Adopted by Florida July 2003, Revised 2006)

FBLA-PBL members and advisers should develop an awareness of the image one’s appearance projects. The purpose of the dress policy is to uphold the professional image of the association and to prepare students for the business world. Acceptable attire is required for all attendees—advisers, members, and guests—at all general sessions, competitive events, meetings, workshops, and other activities unless otherwise stated in the conference program.

MALES Business suit with collared dress shirt and necktie; or Sport coat, dress slacks, collared dress shirt, and necktie; or Dress slacks, collared dress shirt, and necktie. Dress shoes and dress socks are required. A banded collar shirt may be worn only if a sport coat or business suit is worn.

FEMALES Business suit; or Coordinated business pantsuit; or Business dress; or Skirt with blouse or sweater. Closed toe and closed heel business dress shoes are required. Nylons are required. Trouser/dress socks are acceptable with the coordinated business pantsuit.

MALES AND FEMALESNo jewelry in visible body piercing, other than ears, on men or women!

ACCEPTABLE AWARDS PROGRAM ATTIRE Professional dress as listed above; or Semi-formal or formal attire

UNACCEPTABLE ATTIRE INCLUDES: Denim, chambray, or flannel fabric clothing of any kind Overalls, shorts, skorts, gauchos, capris, stretch or stirrup pants, exercise or bike shorts Low-cut, backless, see-through, tight-fitting, spaghetti straps, or strapless blouses/tops/dresses Extremely short, tight-fitting, or see-through dresses/skirts Sandals, athletic shoes, industrial work shoes, hiking boots, over-the-knee boots, or bare feet Athletic wear, including sneakers and letterman jackets Hats Bolo ties Visible foundation garments

New fashion trends may be in style but not necessarily appropriate. The best way to operate is to avoid walking the line. If there is a doubt, select something else to wear. Be a professional!

I agree to abide by this dress code and realize that failure to do so may result in disqualification.

________________________________________ ____________________________________Student Signature Adviser Signature

Advisers must bring these forms with them to the SLC. Copy this form as needed.

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PROPOSED BYLAW AMENDMENTS FOR 2009 SLC (Please have your voting delegates ready to vote on these amendements)

PROPOSED FBLA BYLAW AMENDMENTSSLC 2009

Add a new ARTICLE I as follows:

ARTICLE INAME

Section 1. The name of this division of the Florida FBLA-PBL Association, Inc. shall be the Florida State Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America and may be referred to as FBLA.

Add a new ARTICLE II as follows:

ARTICLE IIPURPOSE

Section 1. The purpose of FBLA is to provide opportunities for secondary students to develop vocational competencies for business and office occupations. FBLA is an integral part of the instructional program and, in addition, promotes a sense of civic and personal responsibility.

Section 2. The specific goals of FBLA are to:

A. Develop competent, aggressive business leadership;B. Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work;C. Create more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise;D. Encourage members in the development of individual projects which contribute to the improvement of home, business, and community;E. Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism;F. Encourage and practice efficient money management;G. Encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty;H. Assist students in the establishment of occupational goals; andI. Facilitate the transition from school to work.

Change all other Article numbers accordingly.

Current ARTICLE II, SECTION 1

Currently reads:

State membership dues shall be $2.00 per year per member, payable prior to December 15 of the current year.

Proposed amendment:

State membership dues shall be $2.00 $4.00 per year per member, payable prior to December 15 of the current year.

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FBLA STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM

DISTRICT # __________ POSTMARK DATE: March 6, 2009

School __________________________________ Adviser __________________________________

City ___________________ Total # of members in chapter ___________Phone __________________

E-mail _________________________________________ Fax __________________________ Adult responsible for secondary school students attending SLC:

Name __________________________________ Relationship to Students: _____________________

Cell phone

Return form to: Florida FBLA-PBL, Inc., P. O. Box 1106, Zephyrhills, FL 33539-1106.

FBLA Student Members ________ x $50 = ________ (If postmarked after March 6, multiply members times $60)

Make school check or money order payable to: Florida FBLA. Mail check and this form to the Florida FBLA office. Make two copies of completed form. Bring a copy of this form and check to the registration desk at the conference.

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NOTE: A separate registration spreadsheet (available at www.floridafbla-pbl.com) must be completed for each school. Please list the names of all students attending the conference and indicate the appropriate categories on the spreadsheet. Email your spreadsheet to [email protected] no later than March 6, 2009. In addition this form, the school official certification form, and your check must be postmarked by March 6, 2009. Your registration will NOT be processed until all of these items are received.

HOTEL RESERVATION FORM2009 FLORIDA FBLA STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

April 13-16, 2009Rosen Centre Hotel

9840 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819407-996-9840, Fax: 407-996-0959

EMAIL: [email protected] all forms: Attn. Ashleigh Richardson (Convention Housing Coordinator)

SCHOOL __________________________________________________________________________ADDRESS _______________________________________________________________________ CITY _________________________________________________ ZIP ___________________ ADVISER ___________________________________ EMAIL _____________________________ PHONE _____________________________________ FAX _______________________________

Number of Rooms Requested ______Arrival Date ______________________________ Departure Date ___________________________

1. ____________________________ 1. _____________________________2. ____________________________ 2. _____________________________3. ____________________________ 3. _____________________________4. ____________________________ 4. _____________________________1. ____________________________ 1. _____________________________2. ____________________________ 2. _____________________________3. ____________________________ 3. _____________________________4. ____________________________ 4. _____________________________1. ____________________________ 1. _____________________________2. ____________________________ 2. _____________________________3. ____________________________ 3. _____________________________4. ____________________________ 4. _____________________________Total Number of Rooms: ___ x Number of Nights: ___ x $176.75 = $ __________

To qualify for State (Sales and Tourist) Tax Exemption, you must provide the hotel with a copy of the Tax Exemption Certificate. Advisers must pay with a check from the institution named on the Tax Exemption Certificate. ALL others must add 13.5 percent to the TOTAL above. This amount may be paid by cash, any major credit card, certified check, or school check. No personal checks! Remember that the hotel requires a deposit of the first night’s room rate. All checks should be made to the Rosen Centre Hotel. If the hotel is full, they will forward the reservations and the check to an overflow hotel.

CREDIT CARD ________ CC NUMBER ______________________________ EXP. DATE __________________

CHECK _____ CHECK NUMBER _____________ TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED _____________________

THIS FORM MUST BE POSTMARKED TO THE HOTEL NO LATER THAN MARCH 6, 2009. A COPY OF THIS FORM MUST BE MAILED TO THE FBLA OFFICE NO LATER THAN MARCH 6, 2009.

COMMENTS: (If you would like to request to be close to another school or are sharing a chaperone with another school, please indicate here.) _________________________________________________

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FBLA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PROCEDURE

The procedures and requirements must be followed completely! All incomplete application packets will be disqualified without review.

ELIGIBILITY:

* High School Senior

* Member of Florida FBLA for a minimum of two years

* Top 20 percent of graduating class (be sure that your transcript shows class rank)

* Full time Florida Resident

TO APPLY:

Please attach and send the following:

1. A cover page stating name, social security number, birth date, address, phone, high school, and adviser’s name.

2. Two letters of recommendation: one from a peer in Florida FBLA and one from a teacher, administrator, counselor, or employer.

3. An essay, of no more than 500 words, describing FBLA and its effect on your development and education.

4. An autobiographical essay, creatively done, of no more than 500 words.

5. An official transcript that must include ACT or SAT scores and class rank.

6. A resume including FBLA awards, offices, and achievements (limit of 2 pages).

The FBLA BUSINESS THROUGH EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP is a one-year scholarship program. The scholarship will be paid as reimbursement of tuition toward an undergraduate Business program. Applicants' packets must be postmarked by March 6, 2009. Mail application packet to:

Mrs. Jody A. Jones38834 Alston AvenueZephyrhills, FL 33542

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FLORIDA CHAPTERFUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA

ADVISER HALL OF FAME

PURPOSE:To recognize outstanding advisers who have dedicated their lives and careers to benefit the lives

of their students through their involvement with the Future Business Leaders of America.

QUALIFICATIONS:Advisers must have a minimum of 100 points based on the scale below and not have been

recognized at a previous SLC for this award.

SCALE:1) Years as an FBLA sponsor 5 points per year ______

2) Number of district officers 2 points per officer ______

3) Number of state officers 5 points per officer ______

4) Number of national officers 10 points per officer ______

5) Years served as district director 10 points per year ______

6) Years served on Board of Directors 10 points per year ______

7) Number of State Leadership Conferences attended 2 points per year ______

8) Number of State Fall Conferences attended 2 points per year ______

9) Number of National Fall Conferences attended 2 points per year ______

10) Number of National Leadership Conferences attended 2 points per year ______

11) Number of years participating in state and national projects 2 points per year ______

TOTAL ____________

Name __________________________________ School ___________________________________

Please complete this form and return it with your SLC registration, postmarked by March 6, 2009.

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STATE AND NATIONAL PROJECT PARTICIPATION

If your chapter has participated in the state and national projects listed below, please complete this form and return it with your conference registration.

DISTRICT __________ SCHOOL _______________________________________

ADVISER ____________________________________ NUMBER OF MEMBERS _______

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION:Activity: Amount Raised (if applicable):

_______________________________________________ ________________________

_______________________________________________ ________________________

TOTAL AMOUNT RAISED ________________________

NATIONAL DOWN SYNDROME BUDDY WALK:Activity: Amount Raised (if applicable):

_______________________________________________ ________________________

_______________________________________________ ________________________

TOTAL AMOUNT RAISED ________________________

MARCH OF DIMES:Activity and date: Amount Raised (if applicable):

_______________________________________________ ________________________

_______________________________________________ ________________________

TOTAL AMOUNT RAISED ________________________

FEED THE FOUNDATION:Activity and date: Amount Raised (if applicable):

_______________________________________________ ________________________

_______________________________________________ ________________________

TOTAL AMOUNT RAISED ________________________

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Chapters that submit this form postmarked by March 6, 2009, will be recognized with awards for these projects!

FLORIDA FBLA SCHOOL OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION

The following events have special limitations, either on grade or related classes taken. Please make sure your students meet the requirements to be eligible to compete in these events. ALL chapters must complete this form, even if you do not have a student in any of these events!

MIDDLE LEVEL EVENTSBusiness Math, Career Exploration, Computer Slide Show, Desktop, FBLA Principles & Procedures, Intro. to Computers, Keyboarding, Leadership/Parliamentary Procedure, Proofreading and Editing,

Public Speaking, Spreadsheet, Web Page

HIGH SCHOOL EVENTSAccounting I, Business Math, FBLA Principles and Procedures, Introduction to Business, Introduction

to Business Communications, Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure, Introduction to Technology Concepts, Public Speaking I, and Word Processing I.

CONTESTANT’S NAME EVENT

__________________________________________ ______________________________

__________________________________________ ______________________________

__________________________________________ ______________________________

__________________________________________ ______________________________

__________________________________________ ______________________________

__________________________________________ ______________________________

__________________________________________ ______________________________

__________________________________________ ______________________________

__________________________________________ ______________________________

__________________________________________ ______________________________

I certify, to the best of my knowledge, the above individual(s) meet(s) the eligibility requirements for the specified event(s).

____________________________________ ____________________________________FBLA Chapter Adviser School Administrator

This form must be included with your conference registration.

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FLORIDA CHAPTERFUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA

STATE CONFERENCE CHECKLIST

Please be sure that you have completed all of the following:_____ The hotel registration form has been completed and a copy has been made for your records.

_____ A check for at least the first night’s rent has been written to the Rosen Centre Hotel.

_____ A copy of the hotel registration form and the check have been made to include with the conference registration that will be mailed to the FBLA state office.

_____ The hotel registration form and the check have been sent to the Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819, postmarked by March 6, 2009.

_____ Conference registration spreadsheet and form have been completed

_____ A check for conference registration has been written to Florida FBLA.

_____ One copy of the registration spreadsheet has been sent to [email protected] and one copy ofthe registration spreadsheet has been emailed to your district director.

_____ All chapters must complete the Florida FBLA School Official Certification Form (Page 34 of this packet) and return it with their conference registration form and check.

_____ If your chapter has participated in the state and/or national projects, complete the state and national project form and return it with your conference registration.

_____ The check to Florida FBLA, one copy of the conference registration form, the Florida FBLA School Official Certification, and one copy of the hotel registration form and check are mailed to Florida FBLA, P. O. Box 1106, Zephyrhills, FL 33539-1106, postmarked no later than March 6, 2009.

_____ A copy of the conference and hotel registration forms and checks are placed in a file to bring to the State Conference Registration Desk.

_____ If you are running a student for state office, a copy of the state officer candidate form has been completed and mailed to Florida FBLA, P. O. Box 1106, Zephyrhills, FL 33539-1106. This form must be postmarked by March 6, 2009.

_____ If you have an entry in any of the following events: American Enterprise Project, Business Financial Plan, Business Plan, Business Presentation, Community Service Project, Desktop Application Programming, Digital Video, Electronic Career Portfolio, Future Business Leader Event, Internet Application Programming, Job Interview Event, Local Chapter Annual Business Report, Local Recruitment of Charters, ML Computer Slide show, ML Web Page Creation, Partnership With Business Project, Website Development, Who's Who In FBLA, complete the Project/Manual/Interview Entry form and mail form and entry to Jody Jones, 38834 Alston Avenue, Zephyrhills, FL 33542. The form and materials must be postmarked by March 6, 2009.

_____ If you have a student who wishes to apply for the FBLA Scholarships, the application must be postmarked by March 6, 2009, to Mrs. Jody Jones, 38834 Alston Avenue, Zephyrhills, FL 33542.

_____ Bring a copy of all paperwork (including alphabetized, signed conduct and dress code forms) with you to the conference registration desk at the conference.

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SEND AN SLC GRAM2009 SLC Program Classified Ad Copy

Sign me up…I have a special message to send to my adviser, teacher, friend, child, or competitor.

Please have my ad read:

Ad placed by:

Phone number/e-mail

Return this coupon postmarked by March 6, 2009, with a check or money order in the amount of $10 payable to:

Florida FBLA-PBLP. O. Box 1106Zephyrhills, FL 33539-1106

Your ad will run in the FBLA State Conference Program. Please remember that no ad may contain information relating to campaigns. Text only; pictures and/or logos are not accepted.

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SERVE AS AN SLC INTERN

Sign me up…I am willing to serve as an SLC intern on Tuesday, April 14, 2009. I realize that I will be asked to do such things as assist with selling items, collecting donations, running errands, etc. In return, I will receive reimbursement of my conference registration fee.

Enclose a resume and two letters of recommendation so that we may select the best two applicants for this position.

Name

School ______________________________________

Address

E-mail

Return this form postmarked by March 6, 2009, to:

Florida FBLA-PBLP. O. Box 1106Zephyrhills, FL 33539-1106

SERVE AS A STATE CONFERENCE INTERN

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Cybis Communications is a media production company based in Orlando, Florida. This spring, they are offering the Cybis Production Internship as an opportunity for one Florida FBLA member to participate in the many aspects of live event production. Cybis will produce the general sessions at the 2009 SLC. Together, Florida FBLA and Cybis will create everything from the audio and video elements to the stage and lighting design. The student selected for the Cybis Production Internship will have the opportunity to use his or her skills to help produce a powerful live event and benefit from hands-on experience.

Please visit www.thinkcybis.com/intern for more details and online application. Deadline: March 6, 2009!

Florida FBLA is looking for one member to sing the national anthem at the 2009 State Leadership Conference. If you sing or know someone who would like to perform the national anthem, make a demo CD or MP3 and send to [email protected] or:

Jeff DouglassCybis Communications Corporation582 S. Econ CircleOviedo, FL  32765

All auditions must be postmarked or emailed by March 6, 2009. Please include your name, school, email address, phone number, adviser’s name, and adviser’s email address.  Team Cybis will review and notify all applicants via email.  Audition CDs will not be returned.

SERVE AS A CYBIS COMMUNICATIONS INTERN

Interested in singing the national anthem at our conference??????

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