History
Advisers
Officers and Managers
Members
Organization

History
Robert E. Lee High School has over 1700 students, faculty and staff, representing 40 countries and speaking 45 languages. Since its establishment in 1958, Lee High School has become more diversified and international. The suburban setting of Springfield has allowed Lee High School to grow and interact with the community. Because of the close proximity to our nation's capital, the students of Lee High School have been able to experience the business world first-hand.

The Lee High School chapter of FBLA was established in the 1967 - 1968 school year. With only 25 members and two sponsors, the Future Business Leaders of America was established with the assistance of the business teachers. The president of the first Lee High School chapter of FBLA was Barbara Bayles; Mrs. Shulo and Mrs. Baily were its sponsors. Since then, FBLA has flourished at Lee High School.

The FBLA is the largest organization at Robert E. Lee High School. The Lee High School chapter membership for the 1999 - 2000 school year continues to be an award winning number - 276 active members. Our membership is committed to serving FBLA and the community. Our members reflect the diverse population of Lee High School.

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Advisers

Joyce Bell	Carol Wilt
Bernice Golden	Deborah Whitlock
Barbara Karcher	Thuc Huynh

Responsibilities of an Adviser:

	Be adaptive, innovative, and creative
	Know the history, principles, bylaws, ceremonies, typical activities, and other essentials for the active operation of a chapter
	Be aware of the guidelines for state and national competitive events
	Be up to date with all FBLA-related policies, documents, publications, procedures, etc.
	Share with members all materials received from state and national officers
	Schedule regular chapter meetings
	Ensure that chapter meetings are conducted in a businesslike manner using correct parliamentary procedure
	Help maintain necessary chapter records
	Distribute FBLA materials to members
	Ensure that school administration, faculty, students, and the public are informed of chapter activities and outstanding student achievements
	Serve as a liaison between the chapter and the school administration
	Encourage parents to get involved in chapter projects and activities
	Contact local businesses to promote FBLA in the community
	Use the chapter as an instructional tool to develop and refine leadership and followership skills
	Help develop an effective officer team, counsel chapter officers, and members, on an ongoing basis
	Establish rules that will help members lead themselves and remain consistent with school policies and FBLA bylaws
	Determine how best to integrate FBLA activities into the classroom
	Encourage civic responsibility
	LISTEN rather than do; GUIDE rather than lead; ENCOURAGE rather than implement

The information above was obtained from "Hints for Chapter Officers"

Officers and Managers
Starting in May of the past school year, new officers were elected. Those who chose to run were prepared for a year of hard work and time-consuming dedication to the Business Department. The officers, managers, and advisers of FBLA organize most of the activities for the Lee High School Business Department and its students.

Click on an officer's name to see a bio of the officer, a list of responsibilities, and how to contact him/her

President Linh	Vice President Michelle
Secretary Colin	Treasurer Suraya
Historian Crystal	Reporter Khalil
Parliamentarian Arman	Credit Union Manager Hong
Public Relations Manager Zoila	Web Page Manager Sohrab
Lance-A-Lot Balloon Store Manager Mike

What is the difference between officers and managers?

Officers are elected, and managers are appointed to take responsibility for a specific project.

Responsibilities of all Officers:

	Be informed about FBLA - know pledge, creed, goals, colors, etc.
	Develop a personal program of work
	Work closely with adviser on all chapter plans and activities
	Attend all chapter and executive board meetings
	Be cooperative and dependable; assume responsibilities and carry through
	Represent FBLA well and be an example to other members with grooming, manners, speech, and promptness
	Become familiar with and use chapter, state, and national bylaws
	Become familiar with state and national publications, Pride of Virginia and Tomorrow's Business Leader
	Work closely with other officers, committee chairmen, and members in carrying out the program of work
	Know and use correct parliamentary procedure
	Be diplomatic and democratic in working with others
	Develop a folder of materials concerning duties that can be given to successor
	Be prepared to give report of activities
	Be enthusiastic about FBLA responsibilities
	Advertise FBLA at every opportunity
	Plan budget and get approval from school administration (See Budget - 12 KB)

The information above was obtained from "Hints for Chapter Officers"

Members

Responsibilities of a Member:

	Be prompt when attending chapter meetings and completing assignments
	Accept their share of responsibilities for carrying out the business of the chapter
	Be proud of FBLA and knowledgeable of its goals and activities
	Be receptive to the ideas and opinions of others and respect their right to express these ideas and opinions
	Constantly think and act for the benefit of the organization
	Deliberate before reaching a decision, realizing the importance of compromise for the benefit of all chapter members
	Know the purpose of each meeting and work toward accomplishing that goal
	Complete all assignments to the best of their ability
	Act in the chapter and the community in a manner that reflects favorably upon FBLA and business education
	Cooperate with chapter officers and assist them in carrying out the leadership they were elected to provide
	Serve on committees and run for office
	Attend meetings and are actively involved

The information above was obtained from "Hints for Chapter Officers"

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