FBLA is a local, state, and national organization of young people preparing for success as leaders in business, government, and communities. Our mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through leadership and career development programs.
The Future Business Leaders of America organization is for high school students interested in a business or business-related career. To join, students must pay national, state, and regional dues. Currently, the dues to join the Bridgeport chapter are $15.00 which includes dues at all levels ($7 goes to national dues, $5 to state dues, and $3 to regional dues). If paying the dues presents a hardship for any member, the student should see the advisor to discuss the situation. Several community members are willing to hire FBLA members to help defray membership costs.
2007-2008 FBLA Officers
President
|
Pedro |
Vice President
|
Eddy |
Secretary
|
Rebecca |
Treasurer
|
Nichole |
Public Relations
|
Danielle M. |
ASB Representative
|
Arely |
Advisor
|
Mrs. Fischer |
The following people who attended the winter conference in Wenatchee on Wednesday 13,2008 placed in the following events:
Rogelio - Word Processing II - First
Arely/Danyelle M. - Desktop Publishing - First
Pedro/Alfredo - Business Graphics - First
Nichole - Creed - First
Arely - FBLA Principles & Procedures - First
Danyelle C. - Word Processing II - Second
Maria Christina/Alyssa - Desktop Publishing - Second
Danielle M. - Future Business Leader - Second
Maria Christina - FBLA Principles & Procedures - Second
Danielle M. - Word Processing II - Third
Juan - Accounting II - Third
Arely - Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure - Third
Arely - Creed - Third
Rogelio - FBLA Principles & Procedures - Third
Danielle M. - Business Communications - Third
Cristina/Yesenia - Business Graphics - Fourth
Ariana - FBLA Principles & Procedures - Fourth
Arely - Word Processing II - Fifth
Judenic/Ariana - Desktop Publishing - Fifth
Danyelle C. - Introduction to Parliamentary Procedures - Fifth
Danyelle C. - Creed - Fifth
Judenic - FBLA Principles & Procedures - Fifth
Congratulations to all of the FBLA members who placed!
The FBLA members who placed at the Winter Conference in February recieved the opportunity to compete at the State Leadership Conference April 4-7, 2007 in Spokane. We arrived Wednesday and were able to relax at the beautiful Double Tree Hotel. The following morning was when the competitions took place. We also were able to hear presentations by colleges, businesses, and inspirational keynote speakers. We had lots of fun! Danielle M. took home 5th place in FBLA Principles and Procedures which qualifies her to attend the National Leadership Conference in Chicago, Illinois in June. Way to go Danielle! Good job to all the FBLA members who attended the conference and tried their best!
Members attending were:
| Alisha M. | Kirsten D. | Juan L. |
| Danyelle C. |
Danielle M. | Artur S. |
| Mackenzie R. | Maura T. | Pedro T. |
| Nichole J. | Angie M. | Alfredo T. |
| Rebecca F. | Eddie M. |
Food Drive: Rebecca & Nichole
Babysitting: Home & School- Mitzi
PAC- Mitzi
Football Concessions: Pedro, Eddy, Juan, & Alfredo
Silent Auction: Pedro & Danyelle C.
Calendar: Pedro
Computer Dating: Patty & Jessica
Harvest Carnival: Angie
Elementary Book Drive: Brooke & Christina B.
The Bridgeport Chapter of FBLA attends leadership conferences throughout the year. At the regional conferences, Bridgeport members network with FBLA members from schools throughout North Central Washington. At the state conference, members meet students from all over Washington state.
The conferences are expensive to attend as all costs are born by the FBLA organization. Our chapter organizes several fundraisers throughout the year to fund these conference trips. Members are usually asked to provide a nominal down payment as deposit to assure attendance since registrations are generally non-refundable.
Conferences
Officer Training
Leavenworth
October 10, 2007
Fall Regional Leadership Conference
Wenatchee
October 31, 2007
Winter Regional Leadership Conference
Wenatchee
February 13, 2008
State Leadership Conference
Bellevue
April 9-12, 2008
National Leadership Conference
Atlanta, Georgia
June 26-29, 2008
Updated February 2008
Bridgeport School District
Bridgeport, Washington