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Sylacauga High School Future Business Leaders of America

Local Chapter Annual Business Report 2017-2018 Alabama FBLA | Chapter #2304

Claire Hodges, Sylacauga High School Exective Vice President

1Sylacauga High School: Elevate Your FutureLocal Chapter Annual Business Report 2017-2018

INTRODUCTION “State of the Chapter”.................................................................................................. 2 Number of Members .................................................................................................. 3 Size of School and Community .............................................................................. 3

ACTIVITIES TO BENEFIT THE CHAPTER & ITS MEMBERS Program of Work........................................................................................................... 4Recruitment Activities ................................................................................................ 5 Leadership Development ......................................................................................... 6 Career Exploration and Preparation ..................................................................... 7Business Partnerships................................................................................................. 8Chapter Fundraising ................................................................................................... 9 Public Relations Activities and Chapter Publicity ...........................................10

ACTIVITIES TO BENEFIT OTHER INDIVIDUALS & ORGANIZATIONS State and National Projects ....................................................................................11 Other Community Service Projects .....................................................................12

CONFERENCES & RECOGNITION Participation in FBLA Conferences ......................................................................13 Other Chapter and Individual Recognitions Earned .....................................13 Competitive Event Participants and Winners...................................................14

APPENDIX Recognition, Community Service, and FBLA Conferences..........................15


Local Chapter Annual Business Report Alabama FBLA | Chapter #2304

TABLE OF CONTENTS


Local Chapter Executive Committee

2017-2018

Ibby Dickson President

Claire HodgesExecutive Vice President

Ashleigh DavisVice President

Grace Abernathy

Olivia Bolton

Grier Marlowe

Bentley Walker

Advisor’s Council2017-2018

Max Cleveland

Kyla McKinney

Keziah Sanders

Pamela McTier Adviser

Allyson Craddock Adviser

Jake ElliffAdviser

March 1, 2018


FBLA Members: Sylacauga High School has once again had a fantastic year, elevating the future success of all our FBLA members. FBLA has made an incredible impact on Sylacauga by extending our philanthropic efforts all across the community. In addition, our participation in state and national programs allows our diverse group of members to succeed in every capacity possible. Sylacauga FBLA has determined that community service is a beneficial way members can elevate the future of their own success and the success of the Sylacauga community. We have greatly enjoyed participating in many service projects, such as contributions to the March of Dimes foundation through the photo booth and coin drive, volunteering for Sylacauga’s Promise School Supply Drive, the Sylacauga City Schools 5K Fun Run, March of Dimes March for Babies, Nemak Family Fun Day, Get Healthy Talladega County video series cur-riculum, Relay for Life, and more. We also have made contributions to the Alabama FBLA - PBL Foundation. To top off this fantastic year, Sylacauga FBLA successfully partnered with SAFE Family Services by creating their marketing plan and volunteering for community events within SAFE. This partnership bridged a gap between SAFE, a family resource center, and the rest of the community who can benefit from SAFE grants and current resources. Our chapter has been greatly involved in multiple state and national programs. Sylacauga FBLA completed the Chapter Challenge by participating in Super Sweeps, Non-Stop No-vember, and Action Awareness. In addition, we received the Diamond Chapter and Out-standing Chapter status. We participated in our state’s Blueprint for Success and Outstand-ing Chapter programs in addition to submitting two applications for the Alabama FBLA District Scholarship and the Who’s Who award. Sylacauga FBLA participated in a number of local, state, and national conferences where we built numerous business and leadership skills as well as broadened our connections with other chapters by networking at the District V workshop and the Joint Leadership Development Conference. On behalf of the 2017-2018 Local Chapter Executive Committee and Officer Team, I thank all 153 members for making Sylacauga FBLA a huge success. Without your hard work, motivating and determined attitude, diligence, and perseverance, we could not have accom-plished the abundant number of goals we set for this school year. I am extremely pleased and confident that Sylacauga FBLA will continue to elevate the future of our members and the rest of our community at the local, state, and national levels in years to come. Sincerely,

Ibby Dickson, President Sylacauga High School FBLA

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INTRODUCTION

NUMBER OF MEMBERS SIZE OF SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY

The Sylacauga High School Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America -- Chapter 2304 -- maintained a steady membership figure of 155 members for the 2017-2018 membership year, up ten from last year. Being the largest student organization at Sylacauga High School and the second largest chapter of Alabama FBLA, District V in 2016-2017, all 155 members gained opportunities to develop and improve skills for careers later in life. Sylacauga FBLA is also proud to have four Professional Division members heavily involved in chapter activities. The figures below depict membership trends over the last five years.

Sylacauga is a dynamic town with great diversity. The city rests on a bed of the whitest marble in the world, found in structures like the Lincoln Memorial and the United States Capitol Rotunda. Sylacauga is also home to a Blue Bell Creameries factory and Nemak, a high-level industrial corporation providing supplies for automobile manufacturers; and is in the vicinity of a Honda manufacturing plant. The population of Sylacauga is estimated to be a very constant 13,000 with an additional 10,000 in its census district.

Situated in the heart of the city of Sylacauga, Sylacauga High School was originally established in 1895 by the Alabama State Legislature as the Fourth District Agriculture School. In 2013, the first phase of a major school renovation was completed, equipping students and teachers with 32 new state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories. In 2016, school renovations were completed when the auditorium, school gyms, locker rooms, soccer field, and football stadium were overhauled. In 2018, the renovations of baseball and softball fields and facilities were completed.

The total enrollment of Sylacauga High School is 669 students. The school serves grades nine through twelve with emphasis on STEM learning, Career and Technical Education, and Fine Arts. The enrollment breakdown is as follows: 9th grade-167 students, 10th grade-155 students, 11th grade-180 students, and 12th grade-167 students. The racial composition of the student body is 59% Caucasian, 39% African-American, 1% Asian, and 1% Hispanic.

Sylacauga High School has a total of 43 teachers, 24 support staff members, and four administrators. The school offers 11 interscholastic sports as well as 19 clubs and student organizations.


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PROGRAM OF WORKACTIVITIES TO BENEFIT CHAPTER

The Sylacauga High School FBLA Program of Work is an outline of the events for FBLA throughout the year. Dates and events are constantly added and removed to keep the program up to date with current events in the community and school.

July 16, 2017 Officer MeetingJuly 21-22, 2017 SAFE Initiative - Sylacauga Promise School Supply Drive August 1, 2017 SAFE Initiative - National Night Out School Supply Distribution August 18, 2017 FBLA MeetingSeptember 1, 2017 Career and Technical Student Organization Chocolate ReceptionSeptember 20, 2017 FBLA MeetingSeptember 23, 2017 March of Dimes March for BabiesSeptember 23, 2017 NEMAK Family Fun Day - SLC FundraiserSeptember 26, 2017 Alabama FBLA District V WorkshopOctober 16-17, 2017 Joint Leadership Development Conference October 18, 2017 FBLA MeetingOctober 20, 2017 Super Sweeps deadlineNovember 2017 Prematurity Awareness MonthNovember 2-3, 2017 March of Dimes Photo Booth November 6, 2017 SAFE Initiative - Get Healthy Talladega County Video Series Curriculum BeginsNovember 13-24, 2017 March of Dimes Coin Drive November 14, 2017 SAFE Initiative - Sylacauga SAFE CelebrationNovember 15, 2017 FBLA MeetingNovember 15, 2017 American Enterprise Day November 17, 2017 World Prematurity Day November 17, 2017 March of Dimes Mission Moment - Sylacauga High Basketball GameDecember 1, 2017 FBLA MeetingDecember 1, 2017 Alabama FBLA Foundation Scholarship Deadline December 10, 2017 Non-Stop November EndsJanuary 19, 2018 FBLA MeetingFebruary 2018 Career Technical Education Month February 4-10, 2018 FBLA - PBL Week February 14, 2018 FBLA MeetingMarch 1, 2018 Action Awareness EndsMarch 1, 2018 Business Achievement/Community Service Awards Local Member deadlineMarch 3, 2018 SAFE Initiative - Get Healthy Talladega County Video Series Curriculum Ends March 13-17, 2018 State Online Testing March 14, 2018 FBLA MeetingApril 1, 2018 FBLA Outstanding Chapter deadlineApril 12-13, 2018 Alabama FBLA State Leadership Conference April 20, 2018 FBLA MeetingMay 8, 2018 FBLA MeetingJune 16, 2018 Champ Camp June 29-July 1, 2018 National Leadership Conference - Baltimore, Maryland


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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WORK SESSION

Sylacauga FBLA officers met over the summer to develop chapter plans for the upcoming year. At this work session, officers voted on Sylacauga FBLA’s main community service project and planned membership recruitment activities.

PRESENTATION IN FRESHMEN CLASSES

As new freshmen enter Sylacauga High School, each school organization was invited to host an information table at freshman orientation. Incoming freshmen had the opportunity to meet the officers and advisers as well as join FBLA.

FRESHMAN ORIENTATION

Sylacauga FBLA officers visited all Career Preparedness classes, a required course for all freshmen, to inform each student about the benefits of joining FBLA for their high school years.

AWARD DISPLAYSylacauga FBLA has a trophy case in the Career and Technical Education hall to remind and encourage students to get involved and succeed in all projects and endeavors.

CHOCOLATE RECEPTIONSylacauga FBLA held a chocolate reception to bolster membership figures. If a student joined FBLA by September 1, 2017, he/she was invited to a reception with a chocolate fountain and other treats.

MEMBERSHIP DUES DISCOUNTFor the first week and a half of the 2017-2018 school year, Sylacauga FBLA reduced the membership fee from its usual $15 to $10. The price reduction encouraged early membership and allowed students with difficult financial situations to join.

FLYERS, SIGNS, AND SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Officers posted signs and flyers in high traffic areas of the school to publicize membership information. Important announcements are posted on the school announcement sheet, found on the school website.

PROFESSIONAL DIVISION MEMBERSHIP

Sylacauga FBLA officers sent letters to members of the community inviting them to become a Professional Division member as a result of a goal to create business partnerships for members. This year, Sylacauga FBLA had five Professional Division Members.

OFFICER RECRUITMENTCOMPETITION

Local chapter officers held a competition to see who could recruit the most members by October 20. Grier Marlowe won by recruiting nine members.

AGGIE PRIDE FIVESylacauga FBLA utilized our school’s daily television production, Aggie Pride Five, to broadcast announcements for FBLA membership. Broadcasts were shown in each first block class every morning. Flyers and interviews were featured in the show to market Sylacauga FBLA and to gain membership.

MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT AWARDS

Sylacauga FBLA members and officers recruit members to receive awards from the FBLA national center. Twelve members received the Membership Mania Award and seven received the Membership Madness Award.

BULLETIN BOARD DISPLAYS Each year, several bulletin boards are displayed in and outside the school’s business department. Chapter activities, pictures, and information about upcoming conferences are displayed.

Sylacauga FBLA Officers at summer work session

Sylacauga FBLA Bulletin Board Display


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LOCAL CHAPTER OFFICER COUNCILSylacauga FBLA had an unprecedented number of qualified officer applicants for the 2017-2018 school year, and after application reviews and interviews, a school faculty council recommended Sylacauga FBLA decrease the officer committee to a council of seven, with three members on our advisor’s council.

LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL CONFERENCESSylacauga FBLA members attended the 2017 Alabama FBLA State Leadership Conference, 2017 National Leadership Conference, 2017 Alabama FBLA District V Workshop, and the 2017 Joint Leadership Development Conference. At conferences, members connected with peers, attended high-intensity workshops, participated in competitive events, and listened to motivational speakers.

VOTING DELEGATESFour members were voting delegates at the 2017 State Leadership Conference. Two voted for Alabama FBLA State President and Secretary/Treasurer. Two others attended the regional voting session, voting for Alabama FBLA District V Vice President. Four members were delegates at the 2017 National Leadership Conference and voted for Southern Region Vice President.

MOCK INTERVIEWSFBLA members preparing for interview or role play competitive events at the upcoming State Leadership Conference had the opportunity to be interviewed by various community leaders.

PUBLIC SPEAKING WORKSHOP In February, FBLA members preparing for competitive events with a performance component had the opportunity to attend a public speaking workshop. Facilitated by community leaders, members had the opportunity to bolster speaking, posture, and question-answering skills.

GUEST SPEAKERSThroughout the year, Sylacauga FBLA invited numerous guests to speak at chapter meetings and events. Sylacauga FBLA invited Lee Perryman, Radio Alabama CEO, to speak to members about the American Enterprise Project. Kira Gilbert, March of Dimes Community Director for our region, spoke to Sylacauga FBLA members at the March of Dimes Walk. Members were able to build business connections for resume references and future career opportunities.

LOCAL CHAPTER OFFICER TRAININGAfter the application process, Sylacauga FBLA officers attended a training session on July 16, 2017. At this training session, officers learned leadership skills, FBLA goals, and officer duties.

LOCAL CHAPTER PROGRAM OF WORK

At a summer meeting, Sylacauga FBLA officers developed the Program of Work to ensure all events were scheduled and that all deadlines were known. Members also had access to the Program of Work to find out about opportunities, important dates and deadlines.

CHAPTER MEETINGSAt meetings, each committee had an officer update members on the progress of chapter projects. By having various members speak, many gained valuable communication skills. In addition, Sylacauga FBLA held three different ice-breaking, team-building activities in various meetings.

Sylacauga FBLA Officers conducting a meeting.

Sylacauga FBLA members and Advisor attending N LC in Anaheim, CA.

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KUDERSylacauga FBLA members enrolled in Kuder, a unique career exploration software that provides reports highlighting areas of career interest. Kuder also gave Sylacauga FBLA members an opportunity to explore potential career paths based on current skills.

SYLACAUGANEWS.COM INTERNSHIPS

Sylacauga FBLA officers Max Jackson, Max Cleveland, and Ibby Dickson were offered internship programs working with SylacaugaNews.com — the online source for any and all news in and around Sylacauga. Jackson worked in digital media publications and broadcasted all Sylacauga Aggie Sports through YEA! 106.5 and WYEA 1290. Cleveland and Dickson served as digital media reporters, acting as journalists and composing real news stories.

MULTIMEDIA PUBLICATIONSThirty FBLA members were involved in Multimedia Publications, which creates the Syhiscan, the school yearbook; Aggie Pride Five, a daily television telecast with school announcements; The Sylacauga Hi-Lights, the longest running school newspaper in Alabama; and Aggie Pride Live, a broadcast of school sports. Members explored careers in live broadcasting, journalism, reporting, filming, video editing, graphic design, photography, and more.

AGGIE VOLSTwenty-eight Sylacauga FBLA members were enrolled in Aggie VOLS (Volunteering Our Lives for Sylacauga), a class allowing students to volunteer at various community locations to explore career fields. Members volunteered in fields ranging from elementary schools to local churches.

WORK-BASED LEARNINGSeventeen Sylacauga FBLA members participated in the Work-Based Learning program. This program allows members to earn money and prepare for future careers by holding official positions in Career and Technical Education-related fields.

HEALTH INTERNSHIPSTwelve Sylacauga FBLA members interested in health care careers participated in Executive High School Internships at Coosa Valley Medical Center. Members are partnered with medical professionals in an area tailored to their career interests.

HERITAGE SOUTH CREDIT UNION AGGIE BRANCH

6 Sylacauga FBLA members worked at the Heritage South Credit Union Aggie Branch, a credit union on the Sylacauga High School campus. Members learned the essentials of financial responsibility and transactions and also gained career skills acting as tellers.

COMPETITIVE EVENTS PROGRAM Sylacauga FBLA takes pride in its competitive events program, often exceeding 50 participants and 30 winners at the state level. Members have had the opportunity to sign up for events ranging from Accounting, Digital Video Production, Marketing, Sports and Entertainment Management, and more in order to explore potential career paths. The competition aspect always motivates members to be as successful as possible by creating a strong drive and work ethic.

COMMUNITY SERVICESylacauga FBLA offered multiple community service opportunities for members. All projects, detailed on pages 11 and 12, provided career preparatory skills for members. Most notably, members gained experience in public speaking and communications skills, which will be beneficial in any career.

CAREER FAIROn Friday, April 13th, Sylacauga FBLA members attended a community-wide career fair driven by the local chamber and school systems. FBLA members visited booths from local vendors to explore potential career paths after graduating high school and/or college. In addition, Sylacauga FBLA members learned what careers have the best market or highest demand in the Sylacauga area.

Sylacauga FBLA member, Max Jackson, broadcasting an Aggie Football game.

Sylacauga FBLA members filming at SAFE Community Gardens

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COOSA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTERSylacauga’s largest employer, Coosa Valley Medical Center, partnered with Sylacauga FBLA and the Career and Technical Education Department to host a membership drive for all Career and Technical Student Organizations at Sylacauga High School. Providing a chocolate fountain and sweet treats free-of-charge, Coosa Valley Medical Center positively impacted education in Sylacauga by increasing CTSO membership on September 1, 2017. When coupling this with Sylacauga FBLA’s desire to involve as many students as possible, Sylacauga FBLA and Coosa Valley Medical Center formed a fantastic business partnership.

SYLACAUGA CITY SCHOOLSSylacauga FBLA partnered with its own school system, Sylacauga City Schools, as Sylacauga FBLA President and Executive Vice President served as media interns for a statewide initiative strategic plan video on January 29, 2018. Ibby Dickson and Claire Hodges gained real-world experience as they assisted the Sylacauga Board of Education and Alabama State Department in interviews and filming. In addition, Sylacauga FBLA members served as volunteers at the Sylacauga City School Fun Run and 5K by taking pictures and videos on October 28, 2017.

SYLACAUGA CHAMBER OF COMMERCEWhen partnering with the Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce, Sylacauga FBLA members redesigned the chamber’s website, created and managed their social media profiles, and provided various services like a job fair on April 13, 2017, and Christmas Parade production on December 13, 2017. In return, Sylacauga FBLA members received real-world experience and the Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce also promotes and hosts Sylacauga FBLA chapter activities.

LEADERSHIP SYLACAUGASince 2011, Sylacauga FBLA has partnered with Leadership Sylacauga, a year-long leadership seminar for Sylacauga community members. This year, Sylacauga FBLA sent Executive VP Claire Hodges free-of-charge to hone leadership skills and acquire innovative ideas to bring back to the Sylacauga FBLA chapter. In return, Leadership Sylacauga received valuable input from students in the community.

MARCH OF DIMES SYLACAUGAFBLA partnered with March of Dimes -- FBLA’s national partner -- to raise funds and awareness for premature births. Sylacauga FBLA’s activities for March of Dimes are detailed on page 11.

MARCH OF DIMES COMMUNITY COIN DRIVE

Sylacauga FBLA partnered with 17 local businesses to host a March of Dimes Community Coin Drive. These businesses placed coin buckets in visible locations and asked customers to donate spare change. From this partnership, Sylacauga FBLA and the following businesses helped raise $4,700 for the March of Dimes:

• Buttons ‘n Bows Boutique• Carden’s• The Cutting Edge• El Vaqueros• Fort Williams Pharmacy• Heavenly Grounds Coffee Shop• Jay’s Sports Bar and Grill• Lou Belle’s Clothing• Marble City Pharmacy• Magnolia’s Gift Store• Odie’s Deli• Panda Inn• Peaceful Valley Shop• Peking Garden• Shear Bella• Sylacauga Glass• Trendsetters Salon

Sylacauga FBLA President and Executive VP filming “Get Healthy Talladega County”.

Sylacauga FBLA member working a water station during the March of Dimes walk.


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FBLA MEMBERSHIP DUESMembership dues are collected throughout the school year. Sylacauga FBLA sets its membership dues at $15, with $6 going to the national center, $4 going to Alabama FBLA, and $5 going to Sylacauga FBLA. Membership dues are an important way for our local, state, and national chapters to stay fiscally sound. After 59 members took advantage of the membership discount described on page 5, Sylacauga FBLA received $420 from membership dues.

“BAGGING FOR TIPS”Prior to the 2017 National Leadership Conference, Sylacauga FBLA members visited local Piggly Wiggly stores to bag groceries for tips. With members working two-hour shifts, Sylacauga FBLA raised $1342.90 to lower travel expenses.

DONATIONSSylacauga FBLA asked local businesses to make tax-deductible donations prior to the National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California. All Sylacauga FBLA members attending the 2017 National Leadership Conference received a decrease in the original price by 40% because of “Bagging for Tips” and donations from the following businesses:

• 21st Century Signs• Heritage Plastics, Inc.• Nemak• Omya• Southern Alloy• WYEA Radio• RadioAlabama

MARCH OF DIMESTo raise funds for March of Dimes, FBLA’s national partner, Sylacauga FBLA hosted a Photo Booth on November 2-3, 2017. In addition, Sylacauga FBLA held a Community Coin Drive. Sylacauga FBLA members visited elementary schools to give students coin boxes. Coin buckets were also placed in 17 local businesses. To celebrate and raise awareness for World Premature Day, Sylacauga FBLA hosted a “Mission Moment” during halftime of a Sylacauga High School basketball game. Through the months of February and March, FBLA member sold 2 t-shirts that included an outline of the state of Alabama and a star where the city of Sylacauga is located. Also, the second was a marble state with “Sylacauga - The Marble City” written in black script writing both including the March of Dimes logo as a fundraiser for March of Dimes. After the photo booth, coin drive, mission moment, and t-shirt sale, Sylacauga FBLA raised $5250 for March of Dimes.

CHAPTER T-SHIRTChapter t-shirts are an excellent way to bring publicity to chapter activities. T-shirts were worn to meetings and community service events. Chapter t-shirts were purchased for $7.85 from a local vendor and sold for $12. After more than 90% of Sylacauga FBLA’s 153 members purchased t-shirts, Sylacauga FBLA netted a profit of $518.75.

Sylacauga FBLA member wearing the 2017-2018 Sylacauga FBLA T-Shirt.

Sylacauga FBLA members working with the local Piggly Wiggly “Bagging for Tips” for conference.

Sylacauga FBLA members working with the local Piggly Wiggly “Bagging for Tips” for conference.


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SOCIAL MEDIASylacauga FBLA used social media platforms Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and Instagram. These platforms helped promote events and remind members of meetings. Sylacauga FBLA also utilizes Remind! to send updates to members’ cell phones.

SOCIAL MEDIA DATA AND ANALYTICS

Following each social media post, Sylacauga FBLA officers and/or committee members were encouraged to retweet, share, and/or like the post. After the posts were shared, Sylacauga FBLA monitored the post activity and total user impressions. Sylacauga FBLA estimated all of its social media posts from the 2017-2018 membership year had a combined user impressions figure of over 36,012 views.

SYLACAUGA HIGH SCHOOL WEBSITESylacauga FBLA has its own web page under the “clubs” section of the Sylacauga High School website. This web page was frequently updated with important events and announcements for members to view.

TALLADEGA COUNTY “LUNCH AND LEARN” EXPO

In February 2018, the Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce hosted a “Lunch and Learn” Expo where Sylacauga City Schools and Talladega County Schools Superintendents gave a “State of the Schools” address to various community leaders. Sylacauga FBLA members were invited to have a booth promoting the Business Management and Administration Department and Sylacauga FBLA’s chapter activities.

FBLA-PBL WEEKMore than 100 Sylacauga FBLA members participated in FBLA-PBL Week, held February 4-10, 2018. Each day had its own theme, consisting of March of Dimes Monday, BAA and CSA Tuesday, Dress to Win Wednesday, FBLA T-Shirt and Thank an Adviser Thursday, and FBLA Fun Friday. Each day’s theme was shared with the entire student body at Sylacauga High School by Sylacauga FBLA.

GET HEALTHY TALLADEGA COUNTY

Sylacauga FBLA partnered with Sylacauga Alliance for Family Enhancement and Coosa Valley Medical Center to launch the “Get Healthy Talladega County” initiative. Get Healthy Talladega County was created to developed a network to promote healthy and wellness across Talladega County. Sylacauga FBLA was an integral part of the process as members served on the planning committee, filming committee, design committee, and production committee. Members also got to work alongside Jessica Baeder, Miss America’s Outstanding Teen, Todd Freeman, Sylacauga City Schools Superintendent, and Margaret Morton, Executive Director of Get Healthy Talladega County.

TOMORROW’S BUSINESS LEADER

Sylacauga FBLA was highlighted in the Summer 2017 edition for having members place 5th in Graphic Design, 5th in Business Ethics, 3rd in Impromptu Speaking, 2nd in Community Service Project, and 1st Public Service Announcement at the 2017 NLC. Sylacauga FBLA also sent chapter news to Tomorrow’s Business Leader, describing its main 2017-2018 community service project,”Sylacauga Emerging”.

LOCAL MEDIA RECOGNITIONThe Daily Home, Sylacauga’s local newspaper, recognized Sylacauga FBLA members following the 2017 State and National Leadership Conferences. SylacaugaNews.com, Sylacauga’s online news website, published multiple articles on Sylacauga FBLA - the first highlighting its the success at the 2017 National Leadership Conference, then multiple articles regarding the partnership of Sylacauga FBLA, Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Jessica Baeder, and Sylacauga Alliance for Family Enhancement.

SNAPCHAT MEETING GEOFILTER

Prior to the January 2018 meeting, Sylacauga FBLA purchased a Snapchat geofilter to pilot for future events. The geofilter was available on the entire Sylacauga High School campus for the duration of the meeting. Members posted Snapchats with the filter, giving Sylacauga FBLA more publicity among all students at Sylacauga High School. Sylacauga FBLA plans to implement the Snapchat geofilter at future community service projects and/or conferences.

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December meeting Snapchat geofilter, appearing at the bottom of each Snapchat within the selected area.


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STATE AND NATIONAL PROJECTSACTIVITIES TO BENEFIT OTHERS

MARCH OF DIMESTo help Alabama FBLA meet its goal of $75,000 for March of Dimes, Sylacauga FBLA held a March of Dimes Photo Booth on World Prematurity Day. Students and teachers paid $1 to have a photo taken and an additional $1 to receive a digital copy of the image. Sylacauga FBLA also held a coin drive at the elementary schools and coin boxes where left in 17 local businesses. Elementary students received coin boxes in which to place change, while local businesses received buckets for customers to place donations. When combining these efforts, Sylacauga FBLA members raised $5250 for the March of Dimes. Sylacauga FBLA also served as the lead volunteer group at a local March of Dimes Walk, working registration tables and water stops, directing participants, helping at the finish line, and completing set-up and take-down activities. In addition, Sylacauga FBLA was creative and created a t-shirt design that they sold to raise awareness of premature birth and March of Dimes. The Bella Canva t-shirt was a gray wash with 2 designs. The first design was the state of Alabama outline with white and the second was a marble state with “Sylacauga - The Marble City” written in black script writing including the March of Dimes logo.

NATIONAL CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION MONTH

Sylacauga FBLA celebrated National Career and Technical Education Month in February 2018. From February 4-10, Sylacauga FBLA hosted FBLA Week, consisting of March of Dimes Monday, BAA and CSA Tuesday, Dress to Win Wednesday, FBLA T-Shirt and Thank an Adviser Thursday, and FBLA Fun Friday. Later in February, Sylacauga FBLA hosted a Sylacauga CTE Department Luncheon.

ALABAMA FBLA STATEBLUEPRINT FOR SUCCESS

Alabama FBLA’s State Blueprint for Success served as a basis for Sylacauga FBLA’s Program of Work. Activities in the blueprint encompassed community service, membership recruitment, and leadership development for FBLA members.

ALABAMA FBLA MOST OUTSTANDING CHAPTER

Sylacauga FBLA completed the application to be named Alabama FBLA’s Most Outstanding Chapter for the 2017-2018 membership year.

ALABAMA FBLA-PBL FOUNDATION

Sylacauga FBLA Professional Division donated $100 to the Alabama FBLA-PBL Foundation, which helps fund registration and travel costs for Alabama FBLA members to attend the National Leadership Conference.

ALABAMA FBLA-PBLFOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Sylacauga FBLA officer Claire Hodges applied for the Alabama FBLA Foundation Scholarship. This scholarship provides $1000 and is awarded based on FBLA involvement, other community service, and academics.

CHAMP CAMPPrior to the 2017 National Leadership Conference, 12 of the 13 Sylacauga FBLA competitors attended “Champ Camp,” a competitive event workshop provided free of charge by Alabama FBLA.

COMPETITIVE EVENT Sylacauga FBLA sponsored a to-be-determined competitive event at the 2018 Alabama State Leadership Conference.

WHO’S WHO CANDIDATESOfficer Ashleigh Davis applied for the Alabama FBLA Who’s Who Award prior to the 2018 Alabama FBLA State Leadership Conference.

AMERICAN ENTERPRISE PROJECT

Sylacauga FBLA members held “Small Engine”, an American Enterprise Project at Pinecrest Elementary, on February 12, 2018. This project focused on teaching students about starting and running a business. Students participated in a business simulation game and competed against one another to mimic the American Free Enterprise system.

CHAPTER AWARDS Sylacauga FBLA received numerous chapter awards sponsored by the FBLA national center. Sylacauga FBLA also completed the required activities to receive the Outstanding Chapter Recognition Award and completed Super Sweeps, Non-Stop November, and Action Awareness to receive Chapter Challenge status. In addition, Sylacauga FBLA received the Hollis and Kitty Guy Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit. Furthermore, all students enrolled in Multimedia Publications-Yearbook and Senior Project courses were FBLA members, allowing Sylacauga FBLA to receive the 100% Class Participation award. Lastly, with an increase in ten members for the 2017-2018 membership year, Sylacauga FBLA received the Membership Achievement Award.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBER AWARDS More than 1 out of every 3 Sylacauga FBLA members received an individual membership award from the national center: 10 won Membership Mania, 8 won Membership Madness, 28 completed a Business Achievement Award level, and 14 completed a Community Service Award level.


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SYLACAUGA ALLIANCE FOR FAMILY ENHANCEMENT

The 2017-2018 Sylacauga FBLA Community Service Committee developed the idea to work with business leaders in the Sylacauga community to celebrate 20 years of SAFE (Sylacauga Alliance for Family Enhancement). This idea was launched after several committee members were previously impacted by SAFE family services and wanted to give back, all while celebrating 20 years. Beginning on July 21, 2017, Sylacauga FBLA partnership with SAFE began. Members volunteered by raising awareness for the Sylacauga School Supply Drive. On August 1, 2017, members served as distributors of school supplies at the National Night Out at Noble Park. Early October, the design committee members began creating a logo that will help capture the 20th anniversary of SAFE. On November 14, 2017, fifteen members ushered at the city-wide celebration. In addition to the 20th Anniversary, Sylacauga FBLA also continued support SAFE on the Digital by Design initiative by providing digital equipment assistance when needed. Sylacauga FBLA members are thankful for the opportunities and the decision to collaborate with community and business leaders to plan this event while participating in family services.

DIGITAL EQUIPMENTKeeping with its digital and technology-themed community service projects, Sylacauga FBLA and the Business Management and Administration Department at Sylacauga High School provided rental services to other departments within Sylacauga High School. Various departments were allowed to check out projectors, laptops, digital cameras, remote response systems, and other technology free of charge to enhance learning and classroom involvement.

VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAMSSylacauga FBLA served as the official print media sponsor of the Sylacauga High School Boys’ and Girls’ Varsity Basketball Teams. Sylacauga FBLA members created “game day” display screens, and website graphics, as well as managed team social media outlets. In addition, FBLA members assisted with the recap videos and press media for the Sylacauga 5A Boys Basketball State Champion Team.

INDIAN VALLEY FALL FESTIVAL Sylacauga FBLA members volunteered at the Indian Valley Fall Festival, helping with set-up, bounce houses, food service, and clean up. Members also took pictures and video to capture the event.

SYLACAUGA CHAMBER BANQUETSylacauga FBLA members volunteered at the Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce Banquet by setting up for the event, serving food and drinks, cleaning up, and assisting with family and employee check-in.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTAThe Sylacauga City Schools Foundation hosted a “Breakfast with Santa” event for all elementary school students. Sylacauga FBLA members appeared dressed in Santa and Elf costumes.check-in.

SUNSHINE SATURDAYSylacauga FBLA members volunteered at the yearly Sunshine Saturday festivities held in Sylacauga each May. Sylacauga FBLA members worked at the plant booth and carried plants to customers’ cars after purchases.

RELAY FOR LIFESylacauga FBLA members served as official photographers for Relay for Life, a community-wide event hosted by the American Cancer Society honoring past and present cancer survivors. check-in.

SYLACAUGA CITY SCHOOLS FOUNDATION

Sylacauga FBLA created flyers, registration forms, website graphics, and route maps for the second annual Sylacauga City Schools Foundation 5K Fun Run and Walk check-in.

DESKTOP PUBLISHING FORSYLACAUGA HIGH SCHOOL

Sylacauga FBLA is the main resource for all desktop publishing needs at Sylacauga High School. Sylacauga FBLA members created flyers and signage for various events like PTO Bake Sales, baseball team fundraisers, and more.

The final logo designed and created by Sylacauga FBLA members to help SAFE celebrate 20 years.

The final logo designed and created by Sylacauga FBLA member Lindsey Gordan.


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CONFERENCES AND RECOGNITION

DISTRICT V WORKSHOPOn September 26, 2017, thirty chapter members attended the Alabama FBLA District V Workshop at Lawson State Community College in Birmingham, Alabama.

JOINT LEADERSHIPDEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE

Eleven FBLA members attended the Alabama Joint Leadership Development Conference, allowing members to network with members of all CTSOs across the State of Alabama.

ALABAMA FBLA STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Fifty-four Sylacauga FBLA members attended the 2017 Alabama FBLA State Leadership Conference held April 6-7, 2017. Thirty-nine members placed in the top four of their respective competitive events. All competitive event winners and participants are recognized on page 14.

NATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Thirteen members and two advisers attended the 2017 National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, CA. Sylacauga FBLA won 5th in Graphic Design, 5th in Business Ethics, 3rd in Impromptu Speaking, 2nd in Community Service Project, and 1st Public Service Announcement at the 2017 National Leadership Conference.

ALABAMA FBLA MOST OUTSTANDING CHAPTER AWARD

Sylacauga FBLA has been awarded the Alabama FBLA Most Outstanding Chapter Award 12 of the past 13 years and was awarded the title again at the 2017 Alabama FBLA State Leadership Conference.

GOLD SEAL AWARD OF MERITNational FBLA recognized Sylacauga FBLA for advancing the goals of FBLA with the Hollis and Kitty Guy Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit at the National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, CA.

MARCH OF DIMES $5,000 CLUBSylacauga FBLA received a plaque from the March of Dimes at the 2017 Alabama FBLA State Leadership Conference for being a part of the $5000 Club in 2016-2017. Sylacauga FBLA raised $4700 in the 2017-2018 membership year.

LOCAL CHAPTER ANNUAL BUSINESS REPORT AWARD

Sylacauga FBLA has placed first in the Local Chapter Annual Business Report competitive event at the state level the past thirteen years and in the top ten at the national level five of the past eleven years.

LETTER FROM ALABAMAGOVERNOR KAY IVEY

Sylacauga FBLA members placing at the 2017 National Leadership Conference received a congratulatory letter from Alabama Governor Kay Ivey.

CHAPTER CHALLENGESylacauga FBLA completed Super Sweeps, Non-Stop November, and Action Awareness. By completing these programs, Sylacauga FBLA obtained Chapter Challenge status.

MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT AWARDSTen Sylacauga FBLA members received the Membership Mania award, and eight received the Membership Madness Award.

BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Nineteen Sylacauga FBLA members completed the Future level, five completed the Business level, three completed the Leader level, and one completed the America level of the Business Achievement Awards.

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS Fourteen Sylacauga FBLA members completed the Community level, two completed the Service level, and two completed the Achievement level of the Community Service Awards.

MISS HOMECOMINGJordan McKinney, Sylacauga FBLA member, was crowned Miss Homecoming 2017. Miss Homecoming is voted on by the Sylacauga High School student body.

MISS SYLACAUGA HIGH SCHOOLSylacauga FBLA member McKenzie Hosey was crowned 2017-2018 Miss Sylacauga High School. Miss SHS is selected by the entire Sylacauga High School student body and is the school’s official spokesperson.

ADOBE CERTIFIED ASSOCIATESix Sylacauga FBLA members passed the rigorous certification exam to become an Adobe Certified Associate in either Adobe Photoshop, InDesign or Illustrator.

MICROSOFT OFFICE SPECIALIST

Twenty-eight Sylacauga FBLA members became certified Microsoft Office Specialists in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and/or Excel.


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American Enterprise Project

Business Ethics, 5th PlaceCommunity Service Project, 2nd Place

Emerging Business Issues

Future Business LeaderGraphic Design, 5th PlaceImpromptu Speaking I, 3rd PlaceLocal Chapter Annual Business ReportPartnership with Business ProjectPublic Service Announcement, 1st PlacePublication Design

Claire HodgesLindsey McDonaldGrier MarloweGrace AbernathyIbby DicksonJillian CurtisBentley WalkerLevi ParkerJack WilbanksKeziah SandersSylacauga High SchoolSara HunnicuttCaitlyn McTierTommy Marlowe

2017 FBLA National Leadership Conference Participants—Sylacauga High School

American Enterprise Project, 1st Place

American Enterprise Project, 2nd Place

Banking and Financial Systems, 2nd Place

Business CalculationsBusiness Ethics

Business Ethics

Business Ethics, 2nd Place

Business LawClient Service, 3rd PlaceCommunity Service Project, 1st Place

Community Service Project, 4th Place

Digital Video ProductionElectronic Career PortfolioEmerging Business Issues, 1st Place

FBLA Principles and ProceduresFBLA Principles and ProceduresFuture Business Leader, 1st PlaceGraphic Design, 1st Place

Claire HodgesLindsey McDonaldMason McKinneyAnna ReevesBrady JohnsonDavis LayeMegan TankersleyTyler CarterWill HendersonEvan DonahooBennett WilkinsonJordyn BasingerGrier MarloweMorgan McKinneyHaley BottittDawson BrownGrace AbernathyIbby DicksonAshleigh DavisMcKenzie HoseyMax ClevelandOlivia BoltonJillian CurtisBentley WalkerJB MatsonCassidy TerrillLevi ParkerJack Wilbanks

Health Care AdministrationImpromptu Speaking, 1st PlaceImpromptu SpeakingIntroduction to Business Presentation2nd Place

Introduction to Business Presentation3rt Place

Local Chapter Annual Business Report1st Place

Partnership with Business Project1st Place

Public Service Announcement, 3rd PlacePublic Service Announcement, 4th Place

Public Speaking IPublic Speaking II, 2nd PlacePublication Design, 2nd Place

Sales Presentation, 4th PlaceSocial Media Campaign, 1st Place

Sports & Entertainment Management1st Place

Spreadsheet ApplicationsWebsite Design

Kaleigh SmithKeziah SandersDalton AndersonElizabeth ArnoldMaggie GreenDavid CarpenterAnderson WykoffSylacauga FBLA

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Caitlyn McTierKonner KnightKali RhodesFaith RichardsonChandler DeermanAnna LivingstonTommy MarloweShaun WadhwaMadison ClarkGabby KnoxMarleigh HopkinsSara HunnicuttChase MerkelAnna RobinsonKate BallardMaggie MayfieldBrook Moore

2017 Alabama FBLA State Leadership Conference Participants and Winners—Sylacauga High School

Alabama FBLA’s Most Outstanding Chapter — Sylacauga High SchoolGold Seal Chapter — Sylacauga High School

District V Who’s Who — Caitlyn McTier and Jack WilbanksAlabama FBLA Foundation Scholarship Recipient — Jack Wilbanks


Sylacauga FBLA member, McKenzie Hosey, crowned Miss SHS.

Sylacauga FBLA distribute and inventory Chromebooks.

FBLA members at the 2017 Alabama State Leadership Conference.

Sylacauga FBLA members volunteer at Breakfast With Santa.

Sylacauga FBLA member Jordan McKinney crowned Miss Homecoming.

FBLA members placing at 2017 National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, CA

Sylacauga FBLA members participating in March of Dimes Photobooth.

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Sylacauga FBLA member filming Jessica Baeder, Miss America’s Outstanding Teen 2018.

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