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FBLA's mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. FBLA is not just another student group - it gives you the competitive edge through career exploration, self-improvement, and community service opportunities. As a member of FBLA, you will build your resume, meet business leaders in your community and beyond, experience the rewards of volunteerism, and enjoy travel and special activities. [ top of page ]
The national headquarters of FBLA is in Reston, Virginia, and members belong to local, state, and national chapters (membership is not available separately). At the local level, chapters operate under charters granted by the national organization. Each chapter has its own constitution and adopts projects and programs within the general framework of the national organization. Membership dues for all three levels are collected at the local level. Local chapters are led by student officers; their activities are guided by a business faculty member who serves as the chapter adviser. A state chapter comprises all local chapters within a state. Like local chapters, state chapters operate under charters granted by the national organization. They also have their own constitutions, projects, and programs, and set their own dues amounts. State chapters are led and guided by a state committee and student officers. Each active state chapter holds annual statewide competitions in the spring to qualify entrants for the national competition. State chapters are organized in FBLA's five regions (Eastern, Southern, North Central, Mountain Plains, and Western). Each region hosts an annual Fall Leadership Conference to update members on national programs. The national organization is governed by a board of directors comprising professional educators, local and state advisers, state and local supervisors, business and industry representatives, and the presidents of FBLA, PBL, and the Professional Division. The national dues amount is set by the board and approved by a vote of the membership at a National Leadership Conference. The board appoints a president/chief executive officer who directs the National Center staff in Reston, Virginia. The Five National Regions: Click Image to Enlarge 
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I solemnly promise to uphold the aims and responsibilities of the Future Business Leaders of America and, as an active member, I shall strive to develop the qualities necessary in becoming a responsible business leader. The information above was obtained from the Virginia State Handbook, 1999 Edition. [ top of page ]
The information above was obtained from the Virginia State Handbook, 1999 Edition. [ top of page ]
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| For understanding, leadership In home, in church, and school, To work and think efficiently, Live by the Golden Rule, CHORUS F-B-L-A, F-B-L-A For all these things we stand. We'll work for thee With faith and hope, All members hand in hand! | | For freedom in our native land, In spite of race and creed; For friendship with our foreign friends, Together we'll succeed. Click here to sing the FBLA Song along with our advisers Joyce Bell, Carol Wilt, and Bernice Golden. You will need the new, free Shockwave Plug-in to listen to it; the file is 698 KB. The information above was obtained from the Virginia State Handbook, 1999 Edition. [ top of page ]
The word service denotes the idea that every individual should be interested in, and take responsibility for, promoting better social, political, community, and family life. The word education is symbolic of the idea that education is the right of every individual in America. The word progress represents the challenge of tomorrow, which depends upon mutual understanding and cooperation of business, industry, labor, religious, family, and educational institutions and by the people of our own and other lands. The word future reminds us that the future of the world depends upon the quality of leadership we are able to produce, and we in FBLA will be the business leaders of the future. We must learn to recognize the situations in which our individual talents will become useful. The world of business is our world. To be successful in business, a person must be educated both formally and informally in business methods and procedures and in the basic principles of our economic system and government. The word leaders represents the search for knowledge in order for us to become better citizens. This knowledge will prepare us for the great task of leadership in years ahead. Finally, we think about America. The future of America depends upon our generation. We should pledge ourselves to use any abilities endowed to us to make America a better place for everyone. All the words now attached stand for Future Business Leaders of America. The shield stands for our organization, which provides opportunities for each member to become a leader of tomorrow. The information above was obtained from the Northern Virginia Regional Spring Conference Handbook [ top of page ]
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