INTRO TO FBLA PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES
Lifetime Professional Dues are _______________________.
$350.00
Individuals AZ state dues are ...........
$5.00
Individual national dues are ............
$6.00
The name "Future Business Leaders of America" was coined in which year?
1940.
In what year was the FBLA-Middle Division formed?
1994.
When was the Middle Level Division established?
1994.
FBLA-PBLA has ________________________ members in ___________________________ chartered chapters.
250,000 , 13,000
With the exception of the three divisions presidents and ex - officio members, the term of office for members of the Board of Directors is .............
3 years.
How many voting delegates are allowed for a chapter of 73 members entitled to at the state conference?
3.
According to FBLA national laws, what is the vote required for the National Executive Council to adopt an action by mail?
3/4.
Not counting the front and back cover, the maximum number of pages allowed for a written event is _____________________________ pages.
30.
FBLA Membership is open to what grades?
5-12
FBLA middle level division is open to which grade levels?
5-9.
How many FBLA National Officers are there?
8.
How many FBLA-PBL goals are there?
9.
The discussion of the merits of a motion is called __________________________________.
A Debate.
If the chair makes a mistake in assigning the floor ______________________________.
A member may raise a point of order.
FBLA recognizes which type of members?
Active, Professional, Honorary Life, and National Honorary Life.
Special committees are also called __________________________________.
Ad Hoc.
The FBLA-PBL publication for advisors is called ____________________________.
Advisor's Hotline.
Who is the Arizona state president for 2003-2004?
Amanda Celaya.
Which of the following typically takes place first at an official FBLA business meeting?
Approval of Previous Meeting's Minutes.
Proposed amendments to the National Bylaws must be submitted in writing no later than which date?
April 1.
Which of the following is above the Board of Directors on the FBLA/PBL organizational chart?
Articles of Incorporation.
The state advisor for FBLA is ...........
Betty Essex.
The official colors of FBLA are ...............
Blue and Gold.
The _______________ candle symbolizes the office of treasurer during the installation ceremony.
Blue.
Which of the following are considered inappropriate attire for official FBLA activities?
Bolo Ties, Hats, and Sneakers.
What type of educational program is FBLA?
Business/Vocational.
FBLA is considered a(n) ________________________________ activity by the AZ Deparment of Education.
Co - Curricular.
There are seven words found on the official FBLA emblem, which of the following is NOT on the emblem?
Community.
What is AZ FBLA's largest source of funding?
Conference registration fees.
The land for the FBLA - PBL National Center was purchased through a grant from the .............
Conrad Hilton Foundation.
....... I promise to use my abilities to make the world a better place for everyone is part of the FBLA
Creed.
Where was the 2003 NLC?
Dallas, Texas.
Where will the 2004 NLC be held?
Denver, Colorado.
An example of an FBLA competitive events team event is ...............
Desktop Publishing.
Which of the following is not included in the goals of FBLA-PBL?
Develop strong business ethics.
What is the name of the national scholarship offered to members for their activity and involvement in FBLA?
Distinguished Business Leader Scholarship.
What is the name of the scholarship offered to FBLA members by the National Association?
Distinguished Business Leader Scholarship.
The concept of FBLA was developed by whom?
Dr. Hamden L Forkner.
What symbol on the FBLA emblem denotes belief in democracy, liberty, and the American ways of life?
Eagle.
The American Enterprise event is named in honor of which of the following individual(s)?
Edward Miller.
The source for FBLA chapter management materials, emblematic items, and publications is the ..............
FBLA-PBL MarkeyPlace
Former FBLA members, businesspersons, community supporters, and parents can join the ______________________.
FBLA-PBL Professional Divison.
In which month is National Career and Technical Education Week?
February.
How many privileged motions are there in parliamentary procedure?
Five.
How many members make up a team in the Parliamentary Procedure event?
Four or Five.
During the installation ceremony, the ___________________ candle represents the parliamentarian.
Gray.
In order to be eligible to run for an FBLA National Office, all of the following criteria must be met, EXCEPT ............
Having paid dues by October 20.
The FBLA Local Chapter Officer responsible for maintaining the state scrapbook is the _____________________________.
Historian.
FBLA recognizes the local chapters who ______________________________.
Increase Membership over the previous year and recruit 100% of a single class as chapter members.
What three categories do the national events fall into?
Individual, Team, Chapter.
Which state had the first FBLA state charter?
Iowa.
Currently the FBLA-PBL President ad CEO is .............
Jean Buckley.
What city was the first FBLA chapter chartered?
Johnson City, Tennessee.
The fiscal year for AZ FBLA-PBL is ___________________________________.
July 1 - June 30.
In order to compete in the NCL, a member must have paid their dues by __________________________.
March 1.
Who sponsors Mission Lift?
March of Dimes.
In order to be considered for a national office in FBLA, a candidate must file an official application with the assocation president and CEO by which date?
May 15.
Which of the following is true about the Institute for Leaders?
Members and advisors may participate.
FBLA - PBL is financed primarily through .................
Membership Dues.
Which organization is NOT affiliated with FBLA-PBL?
NEA.
Which of the following statements is true about the 2004 NLC?
NLC is held during July.
Which group sets policy for FBLA - PBL?
National Board of Directors.
FBLA-PBL has sponsored American Enterprise Day since its inception. It is celebrated on what day?
November 15
When is American Enterprise Day?
November 15.
How many national officers may be elected from the same state chapter in the name year?
One
How many competitive events may an individual member enter at the NLC?
One.
Which two Arizona State offices are appointed annually?
Parliamentarian and Webmaster.
The FBLA national officer NOT elected during a general session at the NLC is .............
Parliamentarian.
What is the name of the college division of FBLA?
Phi Beta Lambda.
A(n) ________________ calls attention to a violation of parliamentary procedure.
Point of Order.
Which of the following is not the responsibility of the state Treasurer?
Prepare New Releases.
According to the National FBLA-PBL Handbook, chapter activities fall into five functional areas. Which five are they?
Professional Development, Civic, Service, Social, Financial.
Which of the following is NOT a goal of FBLA-PBL?
Promote the adoption of free enterprise around the world.
The __________________ candle symbolizes the office of the president during the installation ceremony.
Red.
FBLA-PBL is headquartered in __________________________________.
Reston, VA.
Where is the FBLA - PBL National Center located?
Reston, Virginia.
In the absence of the president and the vice president at a regular meeting, the meeting should be called to order by ...........
Secretary.
Who nominates candidates for National Vice President during the regional meetings at the NLC?
State Chapters.
Which of the following is the governing body for AZ FBLA-PBL?
State Committee.
Which group has the authority to determine FBLA membership dues?
State voting delegates at the NLC.
When an assembly wishes to do something it cannot do without violating one or more of its rules, it can adopt a(n) motion to ___________________.
Suspend the Rules.
The purpose of laying a motion on the table is to _____________________________________.
Temporarily allow more important business to be addressed.
The first FBLA chapter was chartered in which state?
Tennessee or Iowa.
What symbol on the FBLA emblem denotes our belief in democracy, liberty, and the American way of life?
The Bald Eagle.
Minutes should include __________________________________.
The Wording of each Motion, the Disposition of each motion, and Points of Order and Appeals.
If the FBLA national president resigns, who fills the position for the remainder of the term?
The national vice president from the president's region.
FBLA state voting delegates elect how many national officers?
Three.
How many local chapters are needed to have an active state chapter?
Three.
How many regions are there in AZ?
Three.
FBLA-PBL publication for middle - and high - school students is called _________________________________.
Tomorrow's Business Leader.
How many active FBLA state chapters currently make up the Southern region?
Twelve.
A local chapter with 23 members would be entitled to how many voting delegates?
Two.
Each FBLA state chapter in good standing is entitled to send how many voting delegates from its active membership to the NLC?
Two.
FBLA-PBL has chapters in _____________________________.
US, Puerto Rico, Guam, and Virgin and Cayman Islands.
___________________ was the first university to charter a PBL chapter.
University of Northern Iowa.
Arizona is located in the ____________________ region.
Western.
Which of the following is NOT an FBLA region?
Western.
During the installation ceremony, the ___________ candle represents the chapter in its entirety.
White.
The address of the FBLA-PBL website is _________________________________.
wwww.fbla-pbl.org.
