CGMS FBLA Principles and Procedures
How many advisors does this organization have?
10,939
How many members does the postsecondary division have?
11,000
What year was the name Future Business Leaders of America selected?
1940
When did the National Council for Business Education (now National Business Education Association) propose FBLA-PBL?
1940
When was the postsecondary division created?
1958
When was FBLA-PBL granted independent status and when did FBLA-PBL acquire full time staff and a board of directors?
1969
When was the alumni division created?
1979
When did the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation purchase land for future FBLA-PBL headquarters?
1981
When did FBLA annual membership top 200,000?
1987
When was the professional division formed?
1989
When was the groundbreaking ceremony held for the FBLA-PBL National Center?
1990
When was the grand opening of the FBLA-PBL National Center?
1991
When did the FBLA-Middle Level join the organization?
1994
When was FBLA-Middle Level formed?
1994
When did Edward D. Miller retire as president and chief executive officer?
1997
How many members does the FBLA-Middle Level have?
20,000
When was the national mortgage retired?
2001
How many members does the high school division have?
250,000
How many members does the professional division have?
3,000
How many chapters were chartered by the end of 1942?
39
How many publications are put out by FBLA-PBL?
6
How many chapters does this organization have?
6,462
What is the National Fall Leadership Conference?
A series of four conferences that new leaders and advisers attend to guide and motivate success for the following year
What is the Institute for Leaders?
A two day seminar held in conjunction with NLC focused on leadership experience in state and local chapter officers as well as advisers
What are the FBLA career clusters?
Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Arts, A/V Technology, & Communication Business Management & Administration Finance Health Science Hospitality & Tourism Human Services Information Technology Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Marketing
Where will the 2017 NLC/IFL take place?
Anaheim, California
Who is FBLA-PBL recognized by?
Association for Career and Technical Education, International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education, National Association of Parliamentarians, National Association of Secondary School Principles, National Business Education Association, and the U.S. Department of Education.
Where will the 2016 NLC/IFL take place?
Atlanta, Georiga
Where will the 2018 NLC/IFL take place?
Baltimore, Maryland
What are the FBLA National Programs?
Business Achievement Awards, Community Service Awards, Competitive Events, Skills Certification Testing, Stock Market Game, Virtual Business Finance Challenge.
Where was the FBLA concept developed?
Columbia University in New York
What significant event occurred in 1973?
Edward D. Miller is appointed the first full time executive director
What are the Business Achievement Awards?
Future Business Leader America
What does FBLA-PBL stand for?
Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda
FBLA-PBL Pledge
I solemnly promise to uphold the aims and responsibilities of Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda and, as an active member, I shall strive to develop the qualities necessary in becoming a responsible business leader
When/where was the first state chapter chartered?
Iowa in 1947
When did the Professional Division begin?
It originally started as the Alumni Division in 1979
Who is the current president and chief executive officer?
Jean Buckley
Where/when was the first high school chapter chartered?
Johnson City, Tennessee on February 3, 1942
Who is the national board comprised of?
Local teachers, state educators, business leaders, and the division presidents
What are the community service programs of FBLA?
March of Dimes, Presidents's Volunteer Service Awards, Lead2Feed Student Leadership Program, America Saves, Community Service Award, Go Green Project
How is FBLA-PBL funded?
Membership dues, conference fees, corporate contributions, and grants
When is Prematurity Awareness Month?
November
When is Prematurity Awareness Day?
November 15
Where will the 3 2015 National Fall Leadership Conferences take place?
Omaha, Nebraska; Charleston, South Carolina; Baltimore, Maryland
Dress Code
Professional Business Attire
PBL Business Leader
Published 3 times a year for PBL members
PBL Advisers' Hotline
Published 3 times a year for college advisers
FLBA Advisers' Hotline
Published 3 times a year for high school teachers
FBLA-Middle Level Advisers' Hotline
Published 3 times a year for middle school teachers
Tomorrow's Business Leader
Published 4 times a year for FBLA and FBLA-Middle Level students and advisers
The Professional Edge
Published for the Professional Devision
Where will the 2019 NLC/IFL take place?
San Antonio, Texas
Who purchased 1.3 acres of land for future FBLA-PBL headquarters?
The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation
When is FBLA community service day?
The Saturday of FBLA week
What two significant events occurred in 1946?
The United Business Education Association assumed sponsorship of FBLA and the headquarters office for FBLA in established in Washington, D.C.
What are the FBLA-PBL publications?
Tomorrow's Business Leader, FBLA Advisers' Hotline, FBLA-Middle Level Advisers' Hotline, PBL Advisers' Hotline, PBL Business Leader, and The Professional Edge
Where/when was the first collegiate chapter chartered?
University of Northwestern Iowa in 1958
Where did the 3 2014 NFLC take place?
Washington, D.C.; Minneapolis, Minnesota; New Orleans, Lousianna
What is FBLA-PBLs Internal Revenue Code?
nonprofit 501(c)(3) education organization
