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#NLC Atlanta, Georgia
National Board of Directors
Karen Heslep, Chair
PBL Adviser
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home
kheslep@asumh.edu
Southern Region
Lisa Weeks, Chair-elect
FBLA-PBL State Adviser
Alabama State Department of Education
lweeks@alsde.edu
Southern Region
Elizabeth A. Garofalo
FBLA Adviser
Canastota High School
egarofalo@canastotacsd.org
Eastern Region
Julie Jensen
FBLA Adviser
Aurora High School
jjensen@4rhuskies.org
Mountain Plains Region
Lee C. Marcoux
National Staff
Piera Palazzolo
Dale Carnegie Training
piera.palazzolo@dalecarnegie.com
Business & Industry Representative
Deborah Parman
PBL Adviser
Colorado Mesa University
dparman@coloradomesa.edu
Mountain Plains Region
Elena R. Daly
Executive Assistant to the President
eassistant@fbla.org
Kelly Wilkerson
Becky Grant, CMP
Programs Coordinator
programscoordinator@fbla.org
FBLA Adviser
Warren Township High School
kwilkerson@wths.net
North Central Region
FBLA-PBL Division Presidents
Colin Murphy
Customer Service Associate
general@fbla.org
Karthik Krishnan
MEMBERSHIP
Troy D. White
Director, Marketing & Membership
marketing@fbla.org
FBLA National President
fblapres@fbla.org
Georgia
PBL National President
pblpres@fbla.org
Maryland
Stacee Y. McIff
Professional Division National President
pdpres@fbla.org
Massachusetts
Stacy M. Nahas
KPMG LLP
stacynahas@kpmg.com
Business & Industry Representative
Shea Padilla
FBLA-PBL State Chair
Arizona Department of Education
shea.padilla@azed.gov
Western Region
Blake Reynolds
Ex-Officio Members
Ted L. Harshbarger, Past Chair
PBL Adviser
Peru State College
tharshbarger@peru.edu
Mountain Plains Region
Jean M. Buckley
FBLA-PBL
President and CEO
ceo@fbla.org
2015–16 FBLA National Officer Team
José Espinel
FBLA National President
Pope High School (GA)
fblapres@fbla.org
Josie Luptak
FBLA National Secretary
Harrison High School (IN)
fblasec@fbla.org
Hirsh Sisodia
FBLA Eastern Region Vice President
Souderton Area High School (PA)
fblaervp@fbla.org
Keaton Erickson
FBLA Mountain Plains Region Vice President
Carrington Area High School (ND)
fblampvp@fbla.org
Ashtyn Rottinghaus
Nicolas Ferguson
Vanessa Ting
Alexis Crane
FBLA National Treasurer
Wellsville High School (KS)
fblatres@fbla.org
FBLA National Parliamentarian
Parsippany Hills High School (NJ)
fblaparl@fbla.org
Mary Ait
Staff Accountant
finance@fbla.org
José Espinel
FBLA State Director
Connecticut State Department of Education
lee.marcoux@ct.gov
Eastern Region
PBL Adviser
Snow College
stacee.mciff@snow.edu
Western Region
ADMINISTRATION
Jean M. Buckley
President and CEO ceo@fbla.org
FBLA North Central Region Vice President
Turpin High School (OH)
fblancvp@fbla.org
FBLA Southern Region Vice President
Saraland High School (AL)
fblasrvp@fbla.org
Grace Ramstad
FBLA Western Region Vice President
Centennial High School (OR)
fblawrvp@fbla.org
Lisa Smothers
Membership Director
membershipdir@fbla.org
Tom Payne, CPA
Director, PBL College/University Relations
phibetalambda@fbla.org
Ashley Witherspoon
Customer Service/Database Associate
custserv@fbla.org
CONFERENCE
Richard Bowen
Conference Director
conferencedir@fbla.org
Robert Smothers
Conference Manager
conferencemgr@fbla.org
EDUCATION
Kelly Scholl
Education Director
education@fbla.org
John Golden
Education Associate
education2@fbla.org
COMMUNICATIONS
Laura Morgan
Communications Manager
communications@fbla.org
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Publisher: Jean M. Buckley. Editor: Laura Morgan
Calendar of Events
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Receipt Deadlines:
• Membership Madness and
Membership Mania
• Membership Achievement
Award
• 100 Percent Class
Participation
• Outstanding Chapter
• Distinguished Business
Leader Scholarship
• Chapter/State Membership
Recognition Awards
• Big 10 Awards Membership
deadline
• National Bylaws Amendment
20 Webinar: CONNECT in Atlanta at
#NLC16FBLA
29 HowTheMarketWorks, free Stock
Market Challenge ends
30
BAA America award and CSA
Achievement award receipt
deadline
BAA Fight to the Finish deadline
Professional Division Membership
Awards dues deadline
April/May March for Babies: Check with your
local March of Dimes office for
specific dates
#NLC16FBLA
Chapter Challenge Winners
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Adviser Wall of Fame: Nomination
deadline
Spring Stock Market Game ends
Receipt Deadlines:
• NLC competitive event registration
• NLC Intern application
• Businessperson of the Year
nomination
• Prejudged materials must be
received at FBLA-PBL National
Center
• National Anthem audition
National Officer Candidate application
receipt deadline
(5:00 p.m. Eastern Time)
FBLA NLC and IFL: early bird
registration deadline
Receipt Deadlines:
• March of Dimes Fundraising Report
• All competitive events computer
production tests must be received
at FBLA-PBL National Center
JUNE/JULY
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29–July 2
Last day to make competitive events
name changes
FBLA Local & State Voting Delegates:
Registration deadline
FBLA Institute for Leaders—
Atlanta, Georgia
FBLA NLC—Atlanta, Georgia
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President’s Message
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FBLA-PBL & Nasdaq Closing Bell
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How did you celebrate FBLA-PBL Week?
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Lead2Feed Student Leadership Program
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CONNECT to Leadership
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National Recognition
7–8 CONNECT at #NLC16FBLA in Atlanta
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National Fundraisers
10 Chapter Finance Tips
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The Sound of Glass Shattering
13–14
National Sponsors & Partners
15–16
Chapter News
@FBLA_National
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President’s Message
by FBLA National President José Espinel
Competition season is in full swing!
FBLA members across the country and in our international chapters are journeying
toward the ultimate goal of national recognition through competition at State Leadership
Conferences (SLCs). SLCs are the aspiring business leader’s dream—where informative workshops and networking
opportunities are melded with a wide array of challenging competitive events.
Competitors who earn top rankings at SLCs may advance to the National Leadership Conference (NLC). Home to the
World of Coke, the Georgia Aquarium, and an assortment of leading corporations, this year’s host city of Atlanta is
the perfect place to create unforgettable memories with your chapter and prepare for your future career! CONNECT
with us June 29–July 2 as we compete for national recognition and celebrate the achievements of our future
business leaders.
Members interested in growing their leadership skills should consider attending the Institute for Leaders (IFL). Held
June 28–29 (prior to NLC), IFL showcases exciting workshops and interactive sessions that help members become
better communicators, planners, and leaders.
Each year during NLC, FBLA’s members elect the next national officer team. Serving as a national officer is a unique
privilege—you encounter opportunities to guide FBLA’s future on the national level; promote programs to boost
recruitment, education, and participation; and engage with members in all corners of the country. If you desire to
expand your service by leading a national organization comprised of 200,000+ diverse members, consider stepping
up and running for a national office.
Thank you for a wonderful year. Meeting you and hearing your stories, your ambitions, and your dreams have
inspired, and will continue to inspire, me. I lament how short my term has felt, that my time with you could not
be longer, but I look, with hope, toward the future. I am confident that next year’s national officers will commit
themselves wholeheartedly to the task of leading our membership—and that in the end, they too will look back
upon a year full of growth and success.
José Espinel
FBLA National President
fblapres@fbla.org
Greetings, FBLA Members!
My name is Karthik Krishnan and I proudly serve as the PBL national president. PBL, or
Phi Beta Lambda, is the collegiate division of FBLA. We have over 9,000 members in almost
450 chapters.
During your time in FBLA, you learned numerous skills and you connected with members
from all across the nation. Well, I have some good news for you—your journey with
FBLA‑PBL isn’t over yet! This association offers a plethora of opportunities to stay involved
after high school. So after graduating high school, make sure you join the local chapter,
charter your own chapter, or join as a virtual member. You are always welcome in this lifetime association.
I look forward to seeing you join PBL! Feel free to contact me with questions at pblpres@fbla.org.
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National News
FBLA-PBL rang the Closing
Bell at the Nasdaq MarketSite
in Times Square on
February 17, 2016.
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Representing FBLA-PBL were members
from Monroe‑Woodbury High School
FBLA in New York, FBLA-PBL President
& CEO Jean Buckley, national board
member Elizabeth Garofalo, and other
special guests.
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life? Do you strive to make a difference in your community? That’s why I
speaker at the FBLA
developed Lead2Feed, a free leadership program to help middle and high National Leadership
school students experience leading, creating, and implementing team
Conference in Atlanta,
projects to find a need in their community and serve others.
June 29–July 2, 2016.
Lead2Feed was inspired by the personal and business lessons I’ve learned
and described in my book, Taking People with You. When you have the
opportunity to learn real-world business skills outside the classroom,
including project management, decision-making, and teamwork, it can
motivate you to set and achieve big goals.
Since 2012, student members have volunteered more than 22,000
hours to develop leadership skills. I always say the key to a leadership
mindset is “you gotta believe” and you will experience firsthand how
Lead2Feed can harness your team’s enthusiasm to help make a huge
difference in the world.
FBLA NLC Keynote Speaker
David Novak
David Novak is the founder and retired Chairman & CEO of Yum! Brands, one of the world’s largest
restaurant companies (Taco Bell, Pizza Hut & KFC) with over 41,000 restaurants in more than 125
countries and territories. During his tenure as CEO since 1999, Yum! Brands doubled in size and
established itself as a global industry leader.
David was recognized as “2012 CEO of the Year” by Chief Executive magazine, one of the world’s “30 Best
CEOs” by Barron’s, one of the “Top People in Business” by FORTUNE, and one of the “100 Best-Performing
CEOs in the World” by Harvard Business Review. He received the prestigious 2015 Horatio Alger Award
for his commitment to philanthropy and higher education, becoming a lifetime member of the Horatio
Alger Association of Distinguished Americans.
Novak’s leadership book, Taking People with You, inspired the 2012 launch of “Lead2Feed Student
Leadership Program,” a free leadership/community service program for secondary students.
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CONNECT to
Leader ship
Running for National FBLA Office
by PBL Mountain Plains Region Vice President Kennedy Reynolds
Serving as a state or national officer is one of the most rewarding things that you can do as an
FBLA member. The thrill and excitement of giving your speech in front of hundreds or thousands of
members and advisers is an indescribable and surreal experience.
The fast-paced environment of being at your campaign booth is one of the best feelings in the
world—getting to answer questions about your ideas to better the organization and being able
to explain your ideas to your fellow members. With a few tips and suggestions, the campaign
experience can be amplified. As a former FBLA national secretary candidate and PBL Mountain Plains
Region vice president candidate, I can tell you I learned a lot!
Be sure to start your application and campaign preparations early. For national office, applications
are due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on May 15. Note that the national campaign guidelines have been
updated this year, so be sure to read the National Officer Candidate Guide so you are prepared to
submit your application to get your campaign started. Check with your state adviser for your state’s
application deadline and guidelines.
National campaign materials should be prepared early. The earlier that you submit your drafts, the
earlier they will be approved, allowing more time to rehearse your speech and get items ordered.
Drafts of all campaign items must be submitted online with your application by May 15, so start
working on them soon!
The national campaign budget limit is $2,000. I suggest talking to the officer currently in the position
that you plan to run for to get a better idea of how many of each item is needed. I found that it was
best to get as many items donated as possible to save money on campaign expenses. Review the
campaign guidelines about donations and how to include this in your campaign financial statement.
Practicing for the Q&A session and the candidate interview is essential. Have friends, teachers, or
advisers ask you questions that relate to your FBLA-PBL experience or your campaign platform
and goals. Ask members from your local and state chapters to help at your campaign booth. It will
engage these members and make campaigning more fun for you. Be sure to eat while campaigning;
sometimes you get so caught up in the excitement that you forget to eat!
Campaigning is one of the best experiences that a member can have, and I highly recommend that
everyone does it at least once.
Find information on applying for national FBLA office at go.fbla.org/NLC. If you have questions about
running for national office, contact a current national officer or email membershipdir@fbla.org. Good
luck campaigning in Atlanta!
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National Recognition
Congratulations to chapters earning the
Chapter Challenge award by completing
Super Sweeps, Non-Stop November, &
Action Awareness. NLC attendees from these
chapters will each receive a pin in their chapter’s
NLC registration packet.
Athens High School (AL)
Hoover High School (AL)
Leeds High School (AL)
Pell City High School (AL)
Saraland High School (AL)
Sylacauga High School (AL)
Vestavia Hills High School (AL)
Paris High School (AR)
Los Osos High School (CA)
Sangre De Cristo High School (CO)
Valley High School (CO)
Manchester High School (CT)
Simsbury High School (CT)
Hialeah Gardens High School (FL)
Mater Academy Charter High School (FL)
Robinson High School (FL)
Appling County High School (GA)
Bowdon High School (GA)
Brookwood High School (GA)
Coffee High School (GA)
Mary Persons High School (GA)
Metter High School (GA)
Mundy’s Mill High School (GA)
Shaw High School (GA)
South Forsyth High School (GA)
Bellevue High School (IA)
Creston High School (IA)
Mundelein High School (IL)
Warren Township High School (IL)
Wauconda High School (IL)
Marysville High School (KS)
Rock Hills High School-Mankato (KS)
Santa Fe Trail High School (KS)
Wellsville High School (KS)
Atlanta High School (LA)
Fort Zumwalt South High School (MO)
Niangua High School (MO)
Platte County High School (MO)
Pine Forest High School (NC)
Divide County High School (ND)
Stanley High School (ND)
Arlington High School (NE)
Blair High School (NE)
Dundy County Stratton High School (NE)
Elmwood-Murdock High School (NE)
Johnson-Brock High School (NE)
Kearney High School (NE)
Lakeview High School (NE)
Roncalli Catholic High School (NE)
Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca High School (NE)
Wakefield High School (NE)
West Boyd High School (NE)
Pequannock Township High School (NJ)
Piscataway High School (NJ)
West Career and Technical Academy (NV)
Mamaroneck High School (NY)
Baker Senior High School (OR)
Claysburg-Kimmel High School (PA)
Fernando Callejo High School (PR)
North Augusta High School (SC)
Coffee County High School (TN)
Stewart County High School (TN)
Walker Valley High School (TN)
George Wythe High School (VA)
Odessa High School (WA)
Muskego High School (WI)
Seymour Community High School (WI)
Cheyenne South High School (WY)
Glenrock High School (WY)
Upton High School (WY)
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NLC Internship Opportunities
March of Dimes Mini March for Babies
Enhance your experience by working as an NLC intern
in Atlanta! Conference interns help national staff with
conference logistics, headquarters office management,
and more. Interested applicants must be available to
attend the NLC during these dates and times:
FBLA-PBL and our national service partner, the March
of Dimes, will sponsor a mini March for Babies at
#NLC16FBLA in Atlanta. All members and advisers
are encouraged to participate and contribute to the
March of Dimes. Dress for this event is casual, so wear
your FBLA T-shirt and your favorite pair of blue jeans.
Remember to bring your $5 donation and get ready to
have a great time!
June 29–July 28:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
To participate, you must be available during the
majority of the NLC. Interns must pay the conference
registration fee, accommodations, travel, and meals.
Complete the application at go.fbla.org/NLC (including
a current résumé and one letter of recommendation).
Internship categories include:
• judge confirmation
• conference headquarters
• registration desk
• exhibit hall
• workshops
• photography
• silent auction
• national officer assistant
• Awards of Excellence trophy setup
• Awards of Excellence social media
• Awards of Excellence photo usher
Application receipt deadline is Friday, May 13.
National Anthem
Do you sing? We are looking for an
FBLA member to sing the national
anthem in traditional style at the NLC.
Interested performers should visit
go.fbla.org/NLC for more details. If
selected, soloist must be a paid NLC
registrant.
Email submissions to mmuir@pdcproductions.com or
mail to:
Megan Muir, CMP
PDC Productions (NLC Anthem)
3217 N Flood Ave
Norman, OK 73069
Audition receipt deadline is May 13.
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Friday, July 1 @ 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Open Events
Everyone can compete! The Open Events program
offers tests members can take without prequalification
or preregistration. You don’t have to be a state
winner—just a member. FBLA members may only take
one open event. FBLA-Middle Level members may take
two open events.
FBLA-Middle Level
July 1—8:00 a.m.
Business Principles
Computer Technology
Financial Literacy
Parliamentary Procedure Concepts
FBLA
July 1—9:30 a.m.
July 1—11:00 a.m.
Advertising
Computer Operating Systems
JournalismLeadership
StatisticsMicroeconomics
Institute for Leaders
This high-energy, intensive, two‑day seminar is a
focused leadership experience for state and local
chapter officers, as well as members and advisers.
This training conference prepares student leaders and
members to assume their elected responsibilities and
develop valuable life skills.
#NLC16FBLA in Atlanta
FBLA-Middle Level Academy
FBLA Bank On It® Tournament
Do you have what it takes to be FULL of leadership?
Get ready to fill your leadership buckets with the colors
of the rainbow. This high-energy leadership program is
organized chaos meets leadership, mixed with energy,
mission-based moments, and lots of COLOR+FULL! fun!
Presented by AICPA
Sponsored by Start Here, Go Places.®
Official Conference App
Download the official FBLA-PBL National Conference
app.
Test your accounting knowledge in the ultimate Bank
On It® tournament! FBLA students are invited to be a
part of the first‑ever, national FBLA Bank On It® Bracket
Challenge. The AICPA’s Start Here, Go Places.® has
teamed up with FBLA to host an in‑person “Bank On It
Tournament” at the 2016 NLC. The tournament is open
to the first 64 FBLA students who register.
Schedules, maps, and social media on your mobile
device—FREE!
Date: July 1, 2016
Time: 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Location: International 1–10
Create your personal NLC schedule, be the first to see
event finalists, receive update messages throughout the
conference, learn about exhibitors,
and more!
Registration: Students must register for an account at
StartHereGoPlaces.com/students prior to registering for
the tournament. A link to the Bank On It® registration
page will be available at go.fbla.org/NLC.
Search the app store for FBLA-PBL
National Conferences and look for
this icon, or scan the code below for
your device.
Did we mention there will be awards for the
champions? Don’t miss out on being part of the
inaugural FBLA Bank On It® tournament. We hope
you’re game!
National Officer Elections
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Certifications
Adobe Certified Associate
$50 per exam ($65 after June 10)
Autodesk Certified User
$50 per exam ($65 after June 10)
Autodesk Certified Professional
$50 per exam ($65 after June 10)
Certiport
FREE (up to two exams)
• Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) 2013
• Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA)
• IC3
• QuickBooks (QBCU)
Space is limited, so sign up today at go.fbla.org/NLC.
An important and exciting part of the NLC is the
election of the 2016–17 national officers. Students
interested in running for national office can request
the National Officer Candidate Guide from their state
adviser, or download it from go.fbla.org/NLC. Note
the application and campaign guidelines have been
updated this year.
Candidates display literature at their
campaign booths where members can
talk with them about their platforms.
Don’t miss the spirited competition
and bid for delegate votes by the
candidates and their campaign teams.
National voting and all regional voting will be
conducted via electronic ballot. Voting delegates
should bring a data‑enabled device (phone, tablet, etc.)
to cast their votes. Delegates may share devices. No wifi
connection will be available. Standard message and data rates may apply.
Atlanta Photo: ©2014, Gene Phillips, Courtesy of ACVB & AtlantaPhotos.com
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National Fundraisers
Association Motor Club Marketing (AMCM) offers a roadside assistance
program that earns profit now and on renewals. Email fbla@amcm-online.com,
call 605.254.8876, or visit amcmfbla.com.
Better World Collective provides a brand new and easy-to-use online auction
platform called Auction360. Visit betterworldcollective.com/fbla for more
information.
Country Meats features fresh, smoked snack sticks that everyone loves! Sell
for $1 and receive 45% profit! For FREE SAMPLES call 800.277.8989 or visit
countrymeats.com/samplepack.
DormCo.com guarantees $200 for distributing FREE $30 gift cards for graduating
seniors along with posting an online link to DormCo.com and also offers custom
T-shirts (non-FBLA). Contact Jeff@DormCo.com.
Krispy Kreme Fundraising offers doughnuts, BOGO cards, certificates, and
coffee to help your chapter raise some dough! Visit krispykreme.com/fundraising,
email fundraising@krispykreme.com, or call 800.4KRISPY.
Ozark Delight lollipops are only available for fundraising. They do not sell to stores
or other retail markets. Call 800.334.8991 or visit ozarkdelight.com.
Popcorn Palace offers premium popcorn in lots of flavors guaranteed to be fresh
and delectable. Keep 50% profit upfront. To get your free information kit, call
800.873.2686 or visit popcornpalace.com/Home/Fundraising.
Schermer Pecans offers a delicious and healthy fundraising product.
Call 800.841.3403, email schermerpecans@yahoo.com, or visit schermerpecans.
com.
School Spirit Coffee provides personalized packaging for their coffee fundraiser.
Call 800.570.1443, email Debbie@schoolspiritcoffee.com, or visit
schoolspiritcoffee.com.
Tom-Wat Fundraising features multiple fundraisers from catalog sales to cookie
dough and much more. Call 800.243.9250, email sales@tomwat.com, or visit
tomwat.com.
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Chapter Finance Tips
by Nikolas Lazar, National Treasurer’s Council—Head of Sponsorship
Managing your chapter’s finances can be a challenging task for even the most seasoned FBLA
leader. While it’s challenging, it can also be rewarding. By having a solid plan for your chapter’s
finances, you’ll be able to run your chapter more efficiently while creating opportunities for
members through scholarships and stipends for conferences. Here are three tips that have
worked in my chapter, Newton South (MA).
1. Have a designated chapter officer.
You should have one person that is solely in charge of your chapter’s finances. This can be
in the form of a “treasurer” or “CFO.” By streamlining your finances, confusion and difficulties
will decrease. Have this chapter officer be in charge of planning fundraisers and activity/
conference expenses and keeping accurate accounting records.
2. Go beyond the bake sale.
Bake sales are the most popular form of fundraiser, as they’re relatively easy to plan and
execute. That said, you can maximize your funds by diversifying your fundraising portfolio.
Approach fundraising as a valuable skill rather than a grueling task. Through fundraising,
members will have the opportunity to hone their marketing and sales skills while raising
funds for your chapter.
• FBLA has a variety of fundraising partners ranging from online auctions to selling coffee or
lollipops to the community. One partner that has worked for my chapter is DormCo.com,
which can be found at go.fbla.org/fblafundraising.
• A great tip from Milton FBLA (MA) is to sell items to your student body. For example,
they’ve sold Milton HS ties and ornaments in the past along with bandanas and rally
towels for their school’s pep rally. Selling these customized items take a bit more work, as
you have to create the product, but sales tend to be higher.
• Have members create a presentation and contact local businesses about sponsoring your
chapter.
3. Keep a budget.
This is the simplest tip, yet it’s often the most overlooked. Have your designated chapter
officer submit monthly budgets to chapter leadership and your adviser to ensure everyone
knows the financial status of the chapter.
Check out all of FBLA’s national fundraising partners at
go.fbla.org/FBLAfundraising
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The
Sound of
Glass
Shattering
L
ynne Doughtie is KPMG’s new
chairman and chief executive officer, a
role she began on July 1, 2015. With a
commitment to maintaining the highest
levels of professionalism and quality in
KPMG’s client service and support of the
capital markets, Doughtie is well positioned
to lead in this dynamic marketplace.
Doughtie joined the firm in 1985 in the Audit
practice and served in a number of national,
regional and global leadership roles, including
lead engagement partner for some of the firm’s
major clients. She led KPMG’s Advisory practice
in the U.S. from 2011 to 2015, charting a path of
tremendous growth, including the establishment
of market-leading positions in business and risk
consulting and transaction advisory services. In
addition to her U.S. leadership role, she serves on
KPMG’s Global Board and Executive Committee.
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Doughtie is a graduate of Virginia Tech, where
she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in
accounting. She is past president of the Advisory
Board of the school’s Pamplin College of Business
and a member of the Accounting and Information
Systems Advisory Board. In 2007, she was awarded
the Distinguished Alumnus Award, for outstanding
career accomplishments and contributions to the
college. She has earned CPA certifications in Virginia
and New York and is a member of the American
Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Doughtie
has been profiled in top media outlets, including
The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The
Washington Post, and Fox Business Network.
She was recently named one of Crain’s New York
Business 50 Most Powerful Women in New York.
“
It’s an honor to have the chance
to lead KPMG at such a pivotal
moment, when ensuring quality
and confidence in the work we
do has never been more important.
Our firm, our clients and the
entire marketplace are looking
at a future of unprecedented
change and extraordinary
opportunity, where ‘business-asusual’ is going to mean constant
innovation and transformation.
I’m excited to team with our
incredibly talented people, as we
work closely with companies and
other organizations to help them
deliver real results.
”
Q.
Following your strategic vision for the firm,
can you give a brief “elevator pitch” for the KPMG
of tomorrow?
A.
KPMG is a place that offers endless opportunities
for professionals to grow and develop in our audit,
tax and advisory service areas. With passion and
purpose, we work shoulder to shoulder with leading
organizations, integrating innovative approaches and
deep expertise to deliver real results.
Q.
What personal qualities will KPMG employees
need to possess and what professional skills will
be most important?
A. Our people are smart, inquisitive, courageous,
and relish a challenge. They embrace a mindset that
is rooted in innovation, collaboration and inclusion.
Leadership capabilities are also more important
than ever. It’s not just the ability to lead, but being
able to develop leadership in others. We also want
employees who are caring and passionate.
Q.
How does your professional journey —
including becoming the firm’s first female CEO —
serve as a model for emerging professionals both
male and female?
A.
I was willing to take risks and explore non-linear
career paths. I made it my aim to create and work
with high-performing teams. I’ve also had wonderful
mentors and sponsors who helped me embrace
opportunities and challenges alike. Male or female,
the keys are exploration, performance and learning
from those who’ve gone before.
Q.
What is the one compelling reason for the
next generation of accounting’s best and brightest
to choose KPMG as the place to build their
careers?
A.
KPMG’s culture — one defined by high
performance in pursuit of high purpose. It’s an
inclusive and robust culture of professionalism,
integrity, commitment to quality, and giving back to
our communities as we care for and about each other.
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National Sponsors & Partners
The Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) is a nonprofit that provides free educational resources for
middle school and high school students. The business world is changing rapidly. How will the emergence of the
sharing economy and artificial intelligence affect existing business models? What is an entrepreneur’s role in
society? FEE publishes daily economic content on FEE.org addressing questions like these to better prepare you
for the future business world.
FEE hosts nationwide student seminars and events, provides free books/eBooks and our economic magazine—
the Freeman—to FBLA students, and offers a free online course called The Economics
of Entrepreneurship: Serving Yourself by Serving Others Well. This course is filled with
engaging videos, articles, and activities. Learn more by emailing us at support@fee.org or
visiting FEE.org/courses.
Atlanta High School in
Louisiana (Jason Mercer,
adviser) was one of
the early submission drawing winners in the
Lead2Feed Student Leadership Program. Senior
FBLA chapter member and Louisiana FBLA
Parliamentarian Casey Creel had the following to
say about his experience:
“Our local chapter has completely focused on
community service, and we put most of our
efforts towards helping out our community. The
Lead2Feed project has opened my eyes to the
needs of our community.”
Our community has needs that are overlooked,
but projects such as this one allows students
to change and impact the world around them.
I have learned that FBLA isn’t always about the
competitions and events, but it is about growing
as a leader. I have gained humbleness out of
this experience that will follow me throughout
my life. I took the leadership lessons learned
through the Lead2Feed curriculum and used it to
guide me in a successful bid for Louisiana FBLA
Parliamentarian.
Another classmate was elected District 3 Vice
President. During our time as state officers
we have encouraged chapters to be active in
community service and to participate in the
Lead2Feed program.
I am very pleased to know that our chapter has
impacted the lives of many members of our
community and joined together to achieve
this very important goal. The impact we made
helping others sparked a fire and made us want
to do more.
Go forth and WIN!”
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The School of Business at Stevens Institute of
Technology
Before graduating from Stevens in 2015,
Marques Brownlee had already made a name
for himself as a top-flight tech reviewer on
YouTube. He was even invited to ask President
Obama a question during an online fireside
chat. But in January, he got his biggest audience
yet when he was selected to ask a question of
Democratic presidential candidates during a
nationally-televised debate. Marques asked how
politicians could balance digital privacy with
security concerns and won praise from his three
million YouTube subscribers for cutting to the
heart of a thorny issue. “A lot of my classes tied
into the topics I make videos about,” Marques
said. “Courses in economics and social media
marketing were
eye-opening,
in terms of
understanding
companies and
their behavior.”
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Spring 2016
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Chapter News
PUERTO RICO
CALIFORNIA
Redwood High School in Visalia honored Ms. Doris Lowe, long-standing
FBLA Adviser who passed away in 2008, by dedicating the school’s Business
Building in her honor. Over 100 alumni, staff (past and present), and local
community members joined several family members at this well-deserved
celebration. Ms. Lowe was a teacher and FBLA adviser at Redwood for more
than 30 years. Honors and achievements for Ms. Lowe include being the
1985 California Local Chapter Adviser of the Year, being on the national
FBLA Wall of Fame, and attending 30 consecutive National Leadership
Conferences. Redwood FBLA is
excited to have her dedication
recognized since it will display
her legacy for many years to
come.
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Puerto Rico FBLA celebrated their
second State Goofy Games. During
this activity, every local chapter
collected items such as dog food, cat
food, cleaning supplies, shampoo,
and other necessities. The state
chapter then donated those items
to a local organization known as
“Official Investigators of Animal
Cruelty,” where they have many
animals in need of care. Puerto Rico
FBLA decided to help those who help
animals live a better life.
ALABAMA
Geneva FBLA members attended the
District 4 ACE Workshop where they
met local officers from the schools in
their district. At this meeting, they
connected with Enterprise High School
and began the plans to host a Zombie
Run for the March of
Dimes. The Zombie
Run was a huge
success, and they
look to maintain
this connection
and make the run
bigger and better
in the years to
come.
Chapter News
NEBRASKA
This year, Blair FBLA chose to help students and community members secure jobs.
Collaborating with the Blair Area Chamber of Commerce provided Blair FBLA with
outstanding opportunities to help students and adults prepare for their futures.
They hosted classes at the Chamber of Commerce throughout October and November.
During the first week of class, attendees were educated on the process of filling out an
application for employment. They provided two weeks of instruction on creating résumés
nts, we covered interviewing
and two weeks on writing cover letters. After creating these two essential employment docume
local business professionals.
strategies. During the final class, adult learners were able to benefit from mock interviews with
employment.
These seven classes provided an excellent foundation for interested people who are looking for
TENNESSEE
Coffee County FBLA
members, officers,
and
advisers, along wit
h special voluntee
rs, spent
many hours organi
zing the “Team Up
to Tackle
Breast Cancer” even
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T-shirts and Otis Sp
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cookies. They also
hosted a “pink out”
ga
m
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where the football
team wore pink je
rseys
sponsored by Farm
Bureau Insurance an
d all
other participants
at the game sporte
d pink.
Funds raised from
these activities ha
ve totaled
$6,000. The donati
on is being presen
ted to
the Tennessee Brea
st Cancer Coalition
with all
funds set to benefit
breast cancer patien
ts in
Coffee County.
MASSACHUSETTS
On February 3, FBLA members from Newton South,
Newton North, and Westborough chapters attended
the Massachusetts March of Dimes Baskets for Babies
event. Volunteers sold 50/50 raffle tickets during the
Boston Celtics game, raising money
and awareness for the March of Dimes
and its initiatives, while honing
members’ marketing skills. This
allowed volunteers and Celtics fans
to build a greater appreciation for the
March of Dimes.
The Boston Celtics’ Baskets for Babies
50/50 raffle program sold over
$3,800 worth of 50/50 raffle tickets,
meaning that the Massachusetts
March of Dimes chapter will be receiving
over $1,900.
Submit your chapter news at go.fbla.org/news
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Design the 2016 NLC T-shirt!
The winning designer
will receive a $50
American Express gift card.
Get more info at
go.fbla.org/NLCshirt
Submission Deadline:
Wednesday
April 20
5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
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Design
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