9.0 Appendices

APPENDIX A

INSTALLATION OF CHAPTERS

PARTICIPANTS:

Installing Official	State Secretary
Speaker No. 1 (Future)	State Treasurer
Speaker No. 2 (Business)	Vice President and Large 1
Speaker No. 3 (Leaders)	Vice President and Large 2
Speaker No. 4 (America)	Vice President and Large 3

INSTALLING OFFICIAL: (standing) The Future Business Leaders of America is a national organization for business students who are preparing for careers in business or business education. I have been authorized by the national association to conduct the installation of _______________________High School into the national organization of FBLA.

Since the letters, FBLA, are used to designate the organization, its units and members, it is fitting that we consider what these letters and the words they represent mean to our organization.

FUTURE: Our daily educational experiences and our involvement in leadership activities prepare us for the future–a time to accept challenges. In FBLA, we have found the tools to prepare for the future. We profit from the experiences of others, those who have preceded us as well as our teachers and others with whom we associate. Our studies and activities help us meet changing conditions and further our understanding of the world’s varied economic systems.

BUSINESS: We realize the importance of education and training in business methods and procedures. We appreciate the roles of business and education in our daily lives.

LEADERS: The future of our country depends on the quality of leadership. Leadership implies honor, foresight, tact, competence, dependability, discretion, and integrity. A leader must listen, withstand criticism and be flexible. A leader accepts failure in stride but is willing to profit from it. As members of FBLA, it is our duty to prepare for the enormous responsibility of business leadership in the years ahead.

AMERICA: If America is to remain a world leader, intelligent young men and women are needed to guide our country. As members of FBLA, we prepare ourselves for this responsibility by studying America’s past and analyzing her present. The initiative and success of leaders in business help shape the future of America. FBLA is our opportunity to strive for leadership in the field of business, thereby helping to strengthen America.

INSTALLING OFFICER: (standing) As a representative of your school, please stand, come forward, and receive the spirit of chapter membership by lighting your candle from the candle held by the president of the Pennsylvania chapter. (Alternating left and right from the outside toward the center, the representatives light their candles and return to their chairs.)

Will the representatives raise their right hands and accept the following charge:

Speaking on behalf of the members of your chapters, do you solemnly promise to uphold the aims and responsibilities of the Future Business Leaders of America as printed in the state constitution and do you promise to promote the growth and activity of your chapter. If so, answer “I do.”
(Representatives answer)

Will the representatives please face the assembly.

I declare that your schools have been duly installed as chapters of the Pennsylvania Future Business Leaders of America.

The responsibility of making these chapters a success rests on all of the members of the Pennsylvania chapter. Will all of you please rise and affirm your support to these new chapters by reciting in unison the FBLA pledge.

(Installing official leads the following pledge.)

I solemnly promise to uphold the aims and responsibilities of Future Business Leaders of America and, as an active member, I shall strive to develop the qualities necessary in becoming a responsible business leader.

(At the conclusion of the pledge, the installing official asks the members to welcome new chapters with applause.)

APPENDIX B

INSTALLATION OF STATE OFFICERS

SETTING: The room is darkened. Ten candles are arranged on the table in the following order: gray, three white, blue, violet, yellow, orange, red, and white. The white candle nearest the podium should be the tallest. Since the incoming officers will be holding the candles during the installation, perhaps some precaution should be taken for dripping wax. (Small discs of cardboard or the like may be used at the base of the candle.)

The new officers should come forward in the following order: parliamentarian, vice presidents at large(3), reporter, treasurer, secretary, first vice president, and president. Each enters from the lower left corner of the stage when his/her office is announced, stands before the installing officer during the charge, then retires to the opposite end of the table still holding the candle and facing the onlooking members.

Outgoing President: Will the newly elected officers of the Pennsylvania Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America please come forward as I announce your office. (Outgoing president lights tall white candle.) Lighting the tallest candle symbolizes the chapter in its entirety with all its members working together. With this symbol we shall charge each officer to do the job for which he or she has been elected.

Outgoing Parliamentarian:________________________, parliamentarian. (Parliamentarian comes forward.) You have been named parliamentarian of the Pennsylvania Chapter of FBLA. As parliamentarian, it will be your responsibility to monitor all formal chapter meetings so that they are conducted within the framework of parliamentary procedure. Through your efforts, the chapter meetings will be conducted in an orderly fashion, resulting in the efficient disposition of business. Do you accept this responsibility?

Parliamentarian: I do.

Outgoing Parliamentarian: I now declare you, in the name of the Pennsylvania Chapter of FBLA, the parliamentarian. (Parliamentarian selects gray candle from table, and outgoing parliamentarian lights it with the white candle.) This gray candle symbolizes the achievements possible when chapter meetings are conducted in an orderly fashion.

Outgoing Vice Presidents at Large: (One of the outgoing vice presidents at large should speak for all three.) _____________________, __________________, and ____________________, vice presidents at large. (The vice presidents at large come forward with the small white candles.) You have been elected vice presidents at large. In selecting you for this office, the members have indicated their desire to have you represent them on the state Executive Committee and speak in their behalf as you participate in the planning and administration of state chapter activities. Will you pledge to accept the responsibilities of this office and represent faithfully the members of each district during 20__-20__?

Vice Presidents at Large: (In unison) I will.

Vice President at Large: I now declare you, in the name of the Pennsylvania Chapter of FBLA, the vice presidents at large. (Each outgoing vice president at large takes the tall white candle and lights the candle held by his/her successor.) The color of these three small candles matches the tall candle. Together they symbolize that you represent all of the members of the Pennsylvania chapters.

Outgoing Reporter: __________________________, reporter. (Reporter comes forward.) You have been elected reporter of the Pennsylvania Chapter of FBLA. Accepting this office obligates you to publicize the activities of the state chapter. Do you accept this responsibility?

Reporter: I do.

Outgoing Reporter: I now declare you, in the name of the Pennsylvania Chapter of FBLA, the reporter. (Reporter selects violet candle from table and outgoing reporter lights it with the white candle.) This violet candle symbolizes the importance of maintaining proper communications at all levels.

Outgoing Treasurer: ________________________, treasurer. (Treasurer comes forward.) You have been elected treasurer of the Pennsylvania Chapter of FBLA. In electing you to this office, the members have shown their faith in your business ability and your honesty. Do you promise to keep accurate records of all money received and spent and to present orderly reports upon requests?

Treasurer: I do.

Outgoing Treasurer: I now declare you, in the name of the Pennsylvania Chapter of FBLA, the treasurer. (Treasurer selects blue candle from table and outgoing treasurer lights it with white candle.) This lighted blue candle symbolizes the trust and confidence which the members have in your ability to safe guard all funds.

Outgoing Secretary: _____________________, secretary. (Secretary comes forward.) You have been elected secretary of the Pennsylvania Chapter of FBLA. Accepting this office obligates you to be present and keep a record of what takes place at every meeting. Do you accept this responsibility?

Secretary: I do.

Outgoing Secretary: I now declare you, in the name of the Pennsylvania Chapter of FBLA, the secretary. (Secretary selects yellow candle from table and outgoing secretary lights it with the white candle.) This yellow candle symbolizes constancy in attendance and in keeping members informed of the chapter’s progress.

Outgoing First Vice President: _______________________, first vice president.(First vice president comes forward.) You have been elected first vice president of the Pennsylvania Chapter of FBLA. Your duty will be to assume the responsibilities in the absence of the president. Will you strive to carry out the duties of this office?

First Vice President: I do.

Outgoing First Vice President: I now declare you, in the name of the Pennsylvania Chapter of FBLA, the first vice president. (First vice president selects orange candle from table and outgoing first vice president lights it with the white candle.) This orange candle is the symbol of the harmony and faithfulness which should characterize your efforts in working with the president to carry out the ideals of this chapter.

Outgoing President: __________________, president. (President comes forward.) The members of the Pennsylvania Chapter of FBLA have bestowed upon you a great honor in electing you the president. Your major responsibility is to lead and encourage this chapter in all its activities. It is your duty to preside at all meetings and see that they are conducted in accordance with the constitution and correct principles of parliamentary practice. Do you accept this responsibility?

President: I do.

Outgoing President: I now declare you, in the name of the Pennsylvania Chapter of FBLA, the president. (President takes red candle from the table and outgoing president lights it with the white candle.) This red candle is the symbol of your duties and obligation to the chapter and its members.(Outgoing president turns to members.) You have heard the pledges of your officers. You also must cooperate. Your membership in this organization indicates your willingness to strive to follow the FBLA purposes. Members of the Pennsylvania Chapter of FBLA, I present to you, your officers for 20__-__. I declare them duly installed to plan and direct programs and activities toward our goals of “Service, Education, and Progress.”

(Lights are turned on and officers are seated. The newly-elected president is then called forward and with a few appropriate remarks; the outgoing president presents the gavel to the new president, who closes the meeting.)

APPENDIX C

DELEGATE CODE OF CONDUCT

Pennsylvania Future Business Leaders of America

One of the goals of FBLA is to facilitate the transition from school to work. Individual conduct and appearance are a part of that training. It is a special privilege to attend an FBLA conference, and it is the responsibility of all delegates to conduct themselves in a proper, businesslike manner at all times.

FBLA members have an excellent reputation. Delegate conduct at every FBLA function should make a positive contribution to the reputation that has been established. Listed below are conduct rules for every FBLA function. The term “delegate” shall be any person attending any FBLA function.

1. All delegates shall behave in a courteous and respectful manner, refraining from language and actions that might bring discredit upon themselves, their school, or upon FBLA.
2. Conduct not conducive to an educational function will not be allowed. Such conduct includes, but is not limited to, actions disrupting a businesslike atmosphere, association with non-conference individuals, or activities which endanger self or others. Any damages to any property or furnishings in the hotel or convention center will be paid for by the individual or chapter responsible.
3. Student delegates shall keep their advisers informed of their activities and whereabouts at all times. Accidents, injuries, or illnesses must be reported to the local adviser and/or PA FBLA Executive Director immediately.
4. Traditional business attire is required for all general sessions, competitive events, caucusing, workshops, meal functions, and receptions. Attire for social functions shall be listed in the conference program. Delegates shall abide by the dress code established by the PA FBLA Board of Directors for all state functions. Delegates not adhering to the dress code shall not be admitted to the functions listed above.
5. The specific dress code for all delegates shall be:
   Permitted for Gentlemen
   
   • Business suit with collar dress shirt, and necktie or
   • Sport coat, dress slacks, collared shirt, and necktie or
   • Dress slacks, collared shirt, and necktie.
   • Banded collar shirt may be worn only if sport coat or business suite is worn.
   • Dress shoes and socks.

   Permitted for Ladies
   

   • Business suit with blouse or
   • Business pantsuit with blouse or
   • Skirt or dress slacks with blouse or sweater or
   • Business dress or
   • Dress capris (below the knee) or dress gauchos (below the knee) with a coordinating jacket.
   • Dress shoes.
   • The length of ladies’ dresses, skirts, etc. shall be no shorter than 1 inch above the top of the ladies’ knees.

   Not Permitted for Ladies and Gentlemen
   

   • Jewelry in visible body piercing, other than ears.
   • Denim or chambray fabric clothing of any kind, overalls, shorts, skorts, stretch or stirrup pants, exercise or bike shorts.
   • Off-the shoulder, backless, see-through, tight-fitting, spaghetti straps, strapless, or extremely short or low-cut blouses/tops/dresses/skirts.
   • T-shirts, Lycra, spandex, midriff tops, tank tops; bathing suits.
   • Sandals, athletic shoes, industrial work shoes, hiking boots, bare feet, or over-the-knee boots.
   • Athletic wear, including sneakers.
   • Hats or flannel fabric clothing.
   • Bolo ties.
   • Visible foundation garments.
   • Cargo pants.

   Casual attire is acceptable for specific functions as listed in the program or during times when not attending specific conference functions. New fashion trends may be in style, but not necessarily appropriate. The best way to operate is to avoid walking the line. If there is doubt, select something else to wear. Be a professional.

6. It is the responsibility of all student delegates to adhere to the curfews which are listed in the conference program. Curfew is described as being in your assigned room during the designated hours. It is the responsibility of advisers to enforce curfews with the assistance of security personnel.
7. No alcoholic beverages or narcotics of any form shall be possessed at any time, under any circumstances. Use or possession of such substances may subject the student delegate to criminal prosecution.
8. Advisers are responsible for the supervision of conduct. Student delegates who disregard the code of conduct will be subject to disciplinary action, and they and/or their chapter delegation can be sent home at their own expense and will be disqualified from competitive awards or withdrawn from office, if applicable. Parents and/or school district officials will be notified.
9. Student delegates are not permitted to leave conference facilities without the approval and supervision of their adviser.
10. There will be NO SMOKING/NO TOBACCO PRODUCTS/NO E-CIGARETTES OR SIMILAR DEVICES in any meeting rooms or at any meal functions by any conference participants. Student delegates shall not possess or use tobacco products, e-cigarettes, or similar devices at any time, in any location of the workshop or conference.
11. Delegates are responsible for reviewing their conference/workshop program upon arrival at any function. Student delegates are responsible for any specific duties as assigned by their chapter adviser (may include, but not be limited to, attendance at workshops, general sessions, competitions which permit audiences, etc.)
12. Voting delegates are required to attend all voting delegate meetings.
13. No male students are permitted in female students’ rooms or vice versa unless the door to the hall is completely open.
14. Advisers are responsible for taking all reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of their student delegates at all FBLA functions and must be readily available in case of an emergency.
15. Delegates shall wear their conference name tags at all times while on site.
16. Delegates shall respect and abide by the authority vested in the PA FBLA Board of Directors.
17. No adviser should accept responsibility for a student delegate from another school without a written agreement between the administrations of the two schools. That agreement should be attached to the State Leadership Workshop and/or State Leadership Conference registration forms. No student delegates will be accepted without an adviser listed or a written agreement attached.
18. Adult student delegates shall abide by the rules and regulations for a minor student delegate.
19. Delegates must be accompanied by an adviser if leaving the Opening Session and Awards Program.
20. Delegates must be in attendance for the duration of the Opening Session and Awards Program.
21. All hotel rooms at PA FBLA functions are property of the hotel and PA FBLA—not the individual(s) and/or school district(s)—and may be searched at any time for any suspected violation of the Delegate Code of Conducts at the request of a PA FBLA staff member or student’s/students’ adviser.

APPENDIX D

CRITERIA TO EVALUATE POSTSECONDARY INSTITUTIONS that plan to OFFER AN FBLA SCHOLARSHIP

The following criteria are to be considered guidelines. Institutions will undoubtedly have other aspects to consider depending on the needs of the area served and the resources available. Information in these criteria has been developed to complement and supplement the report of a member of the FBLA Board of Directors or representatives of the Board who visit the institution.

1. The institution provides a sequentially planned business curriculum that conforms to the needs of the students and adequately prepares them for the working world and or/graduate school.
2. The institution has an internship or work-release program.
3. The institution has extra-curricular programs or business-related clubs such as Phi Beta Lambda available for students.
4. The institution makes continuous in-depth follow up of former students. As a result, the curriculum is continuously updated.
5. The institution has a business advisory committee composed of members of the business community versed in various disciplines the college offers.
6. What is the employment rate of recent business graduates?
7. What is the acceptance rate at graduate schools of recent graduates of the business program?
8. The institution maintains an adequate number of books, periodicals, and other materials in the field of business.
9. Business students have access to up-to-date electronic equipment which they might come in contact with in the working world.
10. The institution requires students to present evidence of satisfactory oral and written command of the English language as determined by a standard test which the institution may apply and/or offers a remedial program to assist those students in need.
11. The institution has an adequate administrative and supervisory staff who are genuinely interested in the business program.
12. The members of the business staff have earned degrees beyond the bachelor’s level and have had work experience in their teaching specialty.
13. The institution has an effective placement service.
14. Faculty from the institution are available and willing to speak with FBLA chapters concerning careers in their particular field.
15. The institution has a non-discriminatory policy.
16. The school is accredited by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
17. Other agencies that have accredited this institution include:
18. The scholarship will be offered on an annual basis. Specify what the scholarship will cover:
    1. Specific amount
    2. Term covered
    3. Minimum grade point average required to maintain scholarship
    4. Name of contact person
       Title of contact person
       Address of contact person
    5. Number of scholarships to be offered
    6. What admission test(s) is/are required?
    7. Is prior application required for awarding of the scholarship?

APPENDIX E

BATTLE OF THE CHAPTERS

Guidelines for State Leadership Workshop

1. Questions may be formulated from any of the FBLA-PBL state or national publications (Chapter Management Handbook, PA FBLA Policy/Leadership Handbook, Tomorrow’s Business Leader, Robert’s Rules of Order–Newly Revised, 1990, National FBLA-PBL Web Site, or Pennsylvania FBLA Web Site, etc.) or current news issues from any newspaper or magazine.
2. Questions will be developed in the state office.
3. A moderator will read the questions; judges will verify if the answer is correct. Judges will use their FBLA-PBL knowledge to ascertain if a question, if not exact, is acceptable. Judges’ decisions are final.
4. For the final round of competition, scores are recorded on a chalkboard.
5. If a discrepancy exists between two publications, the information in the most recent publication will prevail.
6. A student may not participate in this event if he or she has participated in prior years.

Preliminary Round

1. Two or three persons from each chapter shall make up a team.
2. Team members are lined up across the stage or in front of the stage from stage right to stage left in alphabetical order.
3. An announcer will give a question to each team beginning in alphabetical order by chapter. The first team member will have a chance to answer the question within ten seconds. A timekeeper will state when the ten seconds are up. If the team member answers incorrectly, the next chapter’s team member will attempt to answer the same question.
4. If more than one answer is given by a team member, the first answer will be the only one used by the judges.
5. When the question has been answered correctly, a new question will be asked of the next chapter’s team member. If no one answers correctly, the question is discarded. Another question is given with no one disqualified from the previous question.
6. Team members are not allowed to discuss the question. The audience is asked to remain quiet and not to respond to the question.
7. When a team member answers incorrectly, he/she will leave the stage, only after the question has been answered correctly.
8. Questions will be asked of team members until only two chapters are represented. All three team members of these two remaining teams will participate in the finals.

Final Round

1. Two chapters will be represented in the finals.
2. Each chapter has a bell placed in the center of its table. When the moderator asks a question, team members may discuss the answer among themselves. The first chapter team member to ring the bell gets the chance to answer the question first. The person who rings the bell must answer the question. Each correct answer is worth 5 points.
3. If an answer given is incorrect, the other chapter team has the opportunity to answer the question. Only five seconds will be allowed to give an answer in the finals. After time is up, another question will be given.
4. If members of both teams ring the bell at the same time, the question may be thrown out and another question would be asked.
5. There will be no penalty points for incorrect answers.
6. The team that reaches 50 points first will be the winner.

APPENDIX F

EMBLEM CEREMONY

The organization’s official emblem should be constructed from paper, cardboard, felt, or wood large enough for handling and have a number of removable parts. These parts are to be affixed to the shield.

PRESIDENT:

(raps gavel once for the group to come to order)

You are about to witness the emblem ceremony in which the significance of each component of our emblem is described.

(the president raps the gavel once, and the officers stand)

PRESIDENT:

(stands at rostrum and picks up the eagle)

The eagle denotes our belief in democracy, liberty, and the American way of life.

(affixes the eagle to stand and steps back a few feet from the rostrum)

Member 1:

(moves to rostrum and picks up word “service”)

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.

(affixes word and steps back)

Member 2:

(moves to rostrum and picks up word “education”)

The word education is symbolic of the idea that education is the right of every individual in America.

(affixes word and steps back)

Member 3:

(moves to rostrum and picks up word “progress”)

The word progress represents the challenge of tomorrow which depends on mutual understanding and cooperation of business, industry, labor, religious, family, and education institutions and by the people of our own and other lands.

(affixes word and steps back)

Member 4:

(moves to rostrum and picks up word “future”)

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.

(affixes word and steps back)

Member 5:

(moves to rostrum and picks up word “business”)

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.

(affixes word and steps back)

Member 6:

(moves to rostrum and picks up word “leaders”)

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 ahead.

(affixes word and steps back)

Member 7:

(moves to rostrum and picks up word “America”)

Finally, we think about America. The future of America depends on our generation. We should pledge ourselves to use any abilities endowed to us to make America a better place for everyone.

(affixes word and steps back)

PRESIDENT:

(moves to rostrum and gives closing)

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 president raps the gavel once and the members sit down)

APPENDIX G

CONSTITUTION

PENNSYLVANIA STATE CHAPTER
FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA

ARTICLE I – NAME

The name of this organization shall be the Pennsylvania State Chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America, hereinafter referred to as “the chapter.”

ARTICLE II – PURPOSE

The purpose of this FBLA Chapter shall be to further the goals of FBLA within the state of Pennsylvania. The chapter shall provide as an integral part of the instructional program additional opportunities for secondary students (grades 9-12) in business and/or business related fields to develop vocational and career supportive competencies and to promote civic and personal responsibilities.

The specific goals of the Chapter are to:

• Develop competent, aggressive business leadership
• Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work
• Create more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise
• Encourage members in the development of individual projects which contribute to the improvement of home, business, and community
• Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism
• Encourage and practice efficient money management
• Encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty
• Assist students in the establishment of occupational goals
• Facilitate the transition from school to work

The Chapter shall not have any purpose nor engage in any activity inconsistent with the status of an educational and charitable organization as defined in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code of 1954 or any successor provision thereto and none of these goals shall at any time be deemed or construed to be other than the public benefit purposes and objectives consistent with such educational and charitable status nor shall the Chapter adopt goals or engage in any activity inconsistent with the goals and policies of FBLA-PBL, Inc.

ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIP

The membership of the Chapter shall consist of FBLA members residing within the state of Pennsylvania. Classes of membership identical to those established by FBLA-PBL, Inc., shall be established by the Chapter. Such classes, together with the voting and rights of each, may be more specifically set forth in the Bylaws.

ARTICLE IV – DUES AND FINANCE

Section 1. The Chapter may assess dues from the members in addition to dues assessed by FBLA-PBL, Inc.

Section 2. No part of the net earnings of the Chapter shall inure to the benefit of any member, sponsor, donor, creator, director, officer, employee, or any other private individual or to the benefit of any corporation or organization, any part of the net earnings of which inure to the benefit of any private individual; provided, this shall not prevent payment of reasonable compensation for services annually rendered the Chapter in effecting its goals.

The Chapter shall not divert any part of its income or corpus to any member, sponsor, donor, creator, director, officer, or employee; by lending any part of its income or corpus without receipt of adequate security and a responsible rate of interest; by paying any compensation in excess of reasonable allowance for salaries, or other compensation for personal services actually rendered; by making any purchase of security or other property for more than adequate consideration for money or money’s worth; by selling any substantial part of its securities or other property for less than adequate consideration for money or money’s worth; or by engaging in any other transaction which, either directly or indirectly, results in such division of its income or corpus.

The Chapter shall not make any accumulation of its income unreasonable in amount or duration.

Section 3. The Chapter shall not use any income for purposes other than the objects in this Constitution set forth or invest any income in any manner which might jeopardize the fulfillment or carrying out if its objects. The Chapter shall not devote a substantial portion of its activities to carrying on propaganda or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and in no event shall the Chapter engage in any legislative activities other than those in direct furtherance of the Chapter’s stated objectives. The Chapter shall not participate in or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office. In general the Chapter shall not act in any way or engage in any activity which might affect its right or right of FBLA-PBL, to full tax exemption or the rights of donors to the Chapter of FBLA-PBL, Inc., and the Chapter shall be so operated as to be entitled to and receive all tax exemptions, federal or local, which may be granted to charitable, scientific, or educational associations or foundations.

ARTICLE V – ORGANIZATION

Section 1. The Chapter is a subsidiary of the Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc. As an integral part of FBLA-PBL, Inc., the Chapter shall have goals and engage in activities consistent with the organization’s status as a charitable and educational organization as defined in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. Reports shall be submitted to FBLA-PBL. Inc., as requested.

Section 2. The Chapter shall be governed by a Board of Directors which shall serve as the policy making body for the Chapter, and which shall be subject to this Constitution, the FBLA Bylaws, and the Board of Directors of FBLA-PBL, Inc.

Section 3. The Chapter shall adopt a set of Bylaws consistent with this Constitution, which shall include the powers and duties of the Board of Directors, officers and elections, meetings of the Chapter, and any other provisions necessary for the orderly administration of the Chapter.

Section 4. The Chapter shall maintain such relationship with FBLA local chapters within the state of Pennsylvania as shall be approved by the Board of Directors. The Chapter may apply to the Internal Revenue Service for a group tax exemption ruling on behalf of the local chapters within the state.

ARTICLE VI – EMBLEMS AND INSIGNIA

The Chapter emblems shall be emblems of the national organization. Only members in good standing may use official emblems and insignia.

ARTICLE VII – AMENDMENTS

The Constitution is a mandatory Constitution drafted by FBLA-PBL, Inc., for adoption by its state chapters and shall be unamendable without the written consent of FBLA-PBL, Inc. Should amendments be required for the purpose of qualifying or retaining qualification under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 or any successor provision thereto, such amendments, as approved by the Board of Directors of FBLA shall become a part of this Constitution with or without the consent of the Chapter.

BYLAWS

ARTICLE I

Section 1. The Pennsylvania State Chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America shall be Pennsylvania’s representative body in the national organization of FBLA-PBL, Incorporated.

Section 2. The state chapter is organized into three districts which include regions approved by the Board of Directors, each with several local chapters.

Section 3. The state chapter shall be governed by a Board of Directors, an Executive Committee, and delegates at the state leadership conference.

Section 4. Regional and local chapter officers may be elected to the office of president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer, and shall have the same duties on the regional and local levels as specified for the position on the state level. Regional and local chapter officers shall serve under the direction of the regional and local chapter advisers respectively to assist in the promotion and development of FBLA activities. Regional advisers shall be selected by the local advisers within each region.

Section 5. Each local chapter shall have an adviser who shall be a faculty member who is teaching a business or business-related course.

ARTICLE II – BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section 1. Purpose. The Board of Directors shall serve as the policy making body of the state chapter.

Section 2. Composition. The Board of Directors shall be comprised of the following voting members: (a) six local advisers at large, (b) the PA FBLA state president, (c) the PA FBLA state first vice president, (d) the PA FBLA Board Treasurer, (e) a representative from business and/or industry, (f) a representative from school administration, (g) an alumnus of FBLA, (h) two persons at large, (i) two retired members of education or the education field, (j) the adviser to the state president, and (k) the adviser to the state first vice president. The following shall serve on the Board of Directors in an ex-officio, non-voting capacity: (a) the PAFBLA Executive Director/State Chairman, (b) the PA FBLA Conference Coordinator, (c) the PDE business education adviser, (d) the PDE CTSO facilitator, (e) the past president of the Board of the Directors, (f) the PA FBLA State Adviser, and (g) the PA FBLA Competitive Events Coordinator.

Section 3. Qualifications.

1. Executive Director/State Chairman. The Executive Director/State Chairman is selected by the Board of Directors using criteria necessary to efficiently run the FBLA state program. The Executive Director/State Chairman shall have FBLA experience for a minimum of three years and shall possess a working knowledge of the national, state, and local organization. Duties of the Executive Director/State Chairman will be in accordance with the job description approved by the Board of Directors. The Executive Director will also serve as State Chairman, which is approved by the President and CEO of the national organization.
2. State Adviser. The State Adviser shall be a business teacher or a teacher of a business-related course with a minimum of two years’ experience as an FBLA local chapter adviser. The State Adviser is selected by the Board of Directors using criteria necessary to efficiently manage the duties in accordance with the job description approved by the Board of Directors.
3. Six Local Advisers. Six local advisers at large shall be elected on a rotational basis to serve three-year terms with one-third of this group elected annually.
4. Representative from Business and/or Industry. One representative from business and/or industry shall be appointed by the Board for a three-year term.
5. School Administrator. One school administrator from a school that has an active FBLA chapter shall be appointed for a three-year term.
6. Alumnus of FBLA. One alumnus of FBLA shall be elected by the local chapter advisers for a three-year term.
7. PDE Business Education Adviser. The business educator adviser shall be an employee of the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
8. CTSO Facilitator. The CTSO Facilitator who provides assistance to FBLA shall be employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
9. Board Treasurer. The Board Treasurer shall have served as an FBLA local chapter adviser and shall possess a thorough working knowledge of the national, state, and local organizations.
10. Competitive Events Coordinator. The Competitive Events Coordinator is selected by the Board of Directors using criteria necessary to efficiently manage the duties in accordance with the job description approved by the Board of Directors.
11. Conference Coordinator. The Conference Coordinator is selected by the Board of Directors using criteria necessary to efficiently manage the duties in accordance with the job description approved by the Board of Directors.
12. Persons at Large. Two persons at large shall be appointed by the Board of Directors for a three-year term.
13. Retired Members of Education or the Educational Field. Two retired members of the education or educational field that have a knowledge base of PA FBLA and have worked with PA FBLA on the state level, regional level, or local level in some capacity will be appointed by the Board of Directors for a three-year term.

Section 4. Board of Directors Officers. The Board President shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and shall appoint all committees and committee chairmen.

The President of the Board of Directors shall be elected by secret ballot at an annual meeting from among all Board voting members who have two years remaining in their terms. The member chosen shall then be declared to be the President-elect and shall assume the duties of Board President one year following the election.

Upon completion of the term as Board President, the Board President shall then serve an additional one-year period as Past President of the Board.

Should the Board President for any reason not be able to complete the term or be unable to serve, then the President-elect shall immediately succeed to the office of Board President.

The Executive Director/State Chairman will be the Board Secretary who shall keep the minutes of all Board of Directors meetings.

Section 5. Removal from Office. An appointed or elected member of the Board of Directors may be removed by a two-thirds vote of the members of the Board of Directors for failure to uphold the responsibilities of the office such as failure to attend two or more consecutive meetings. A Director may resign at any time by giving written notice to the PA FBLA Executive Director/State Chairman and/or the Board President of the PA FBLA Board of Directors.

Section 6. Vacancies on the Board of Directors. Vacancies on the Board of Directors shall be filled by a majority vote of the remaining members of the Board of Directors. A Director elected by the Board to fill a vacancy shall be elected to hold office for the remainder of the term of the Director whose position and category is being filled.

Section 7. Board Committees. The four standing committees of the Board of Directors shall be (1) the Finance Committee, (2) the Membership Committee, (3) the Human Resource Committee, and (4) the Conferences/Workshops Committee. Ad-hoc committees may be appointed as necessary by the Board President of the Board of Directors.

Section 8. Personal Liability. A director shall not be personally liable as a director for monetary damages, for any action taken, or any failure to perform the duties of his/her office under Section 8363 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania consolidated Statutes, and the breach or failure to perform such duties constitutes self-dealing, willful misconduct, or recklessness. This section shall not apply to the responsibility or liability of a director pursuant to any criminal statute, or the liability of a director for the payment of taxes pursuant to Local, State, or Federal law, nor shall this section apply to any actions filed prior to the date of the amendment adding this section to the bylaws, nor to any breach or performance of duty or a failure of performance of duty by a director prior to April 4, 1989. No amendment to or repeal of this section shall apply to or have any effect on the liability or alleged liability of any director for, or with respect to, any acts or omissions of such director occurring prior to such amendment or repeal.

ARTICLE III – EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Section 1. Purpose. The Executive Committee shall plan and implement, under the guidance of the Board of Directors, the total program of youth leadership development.

Section 2. Composition. The Executive Committee shall be comprised of (a) the state president, (b) the state first vice president, (c) the state secretary, (d) the state treasurer, (e) the state reporter, and (f) the state parliamentarian. In addition, there shall be three vice presidents at large. The membership, therefore, shall consist of nine members. Local chapter advisers of the state officers and members of the Board of Directors shall serve in an ex-officio capacity.

Section 3. Method of Selection. The eight student members of the Executive Committee shall be elected to state office by plurality vote of the voting delegates at the state leadership conference. The highest scoring ninth, tenth, or eleventh grade member, who submitted an application for the parliamentary procedure written test, which is administered at the state leadership conference, shall be appointed by the chairman to act as parliamentarian.

Section 4. Qualifications.

1. To be considered for state office, a candidate shall
   (1) be recommended by the chapter’s adviser;
   (2) file an official application with the state office by the date designated;
   (3) have at least one full year remaining as an active member in his/her educational program if running for the office of president, first vice president, secretary, reporter, or treasurer;
   (4) have at least two full years remaining as an active member in his/her business program if running for the office of vice president at large;
   (5) hold or have held an elective office in either his/her local or regional chapter or a comparable office in an organization on the approved list of national activities released by the National Association of Secondary School Principals if running for the office of president, first vice president, secretary, reporter, or treasurer, and
   (6) be approved by the orientation committee.
2. Not more than one candidate for state office may campaign from a local chapter.
3. The candidates for state office shall be present at the State Leadership Conference to be eligible for official nomination.
4. The state committee may appoint a student as a state officer if a vacancy exists after elections are held at the State Leadership Conference. The state committee may choose from among students not elected to other offices; students from schools with already elected state officers; or by advertising a vacancy.

Section 5. Duties.

1. State President. It shall be the duty of the president to serve as a member of the Board of Directors, serve as chairman of the Executive Committee under the direction of the State Adviser, preside over the committee meetings of the state chapter, maintain a close and continuing relationship with the state adviser, serve as a voting delegate at the national leadership conference, and perform other duties for the promotion and development of local, regional, and state activities.
2. State First Vice President. It shall be the duty of the first vice president to serve as a member of the Board of Directors, serve as chairman of all Executive Committee committees, and be responsible for their reports. He/she shall serve as a voting delegate at the national leadership conference. The first vice president shall assist the president in duties assigned to him/her. In the president’s absence, he/she shall preside over all chapter meetings and meetings of the Executive Committee.
3. Secretary. The secretary shall perform all the duties common to this office, be prepared to go to the national leadership conference as the first alternate voting delegate, and keep an accurate record of all sessions of the state chapter, meetings of the Executive Committee, prepare correspondence on behalf of the Executive Committee, and perform duties assigned to him/her by the executive director/state chairman or state adviser.
4. State Treasurer. The treasurer shall be responsible for coordinating financial matters regarding the state project(s).
5. State Reporter. The reporter shall be responsible for producing and distributing a state newsletter and publicizing the activities of the state chapter.
6. Vice Presidents at Large. The vice presidents at large shall perform duties assigned to them by the state president, the state adviser, or the executive director/state chairman.
7. State Parliamentarian. The parliamentarian shall be responsible for the orderly conduct of business during meetings of the Executive Committee and during business meetings at the state leadership conference.

ARTICLE IV – MEMBERSHIP

Section 1. Membership Class. Membership in the Pennsylvania state chapter of FBLA, Inc., shall be active, professional, and honorary life.

Section 2. Active Members shall be students participating in a business and/or business-related course who accept the purposes of FBLA, subscribe to its creed, demonstrate willingness to contribute to good school-community relations, and possess qualities for employment. Active members shall be eligible to participate in state chapter events, serve as voting delegates to the state leadership conference, hold state office, and represent their local chapter as approved by their respective local advisers. A business-related course is defined as one in which one or more of the SCANS five competencies and three-part foundations are integrated.

Section 3. Professional Members shall be persons associated with or participating in the professional development of FBLA as approved by the state chapter. Such members may include local and state chapter advisers, business teachers, business teacher educators, state supervisors of business education, employers or supervisor of cooperative work-training students, advisory committee members, businesspersons, and other persons contributing to the growth and development of FBLA. Professional members shall not participate in competitive events, serve as voting delegates, or hold office.

Section 4. Honorary Life Members may be elected to a local or state chapter by a majority vote of the members. They shall be persons who are assisting in the advancement of business education, and/or who are rendering outstanding service to FBLA. Honorary Life Members are not eligible to vote or hold office and are not required to pay dues.

ARTICLE V – DUES

Section 1. State dues, based on fiscal reports by the PA FBLA Executive Director/State Chairman and on the recommendations by the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors, shall be determined by a majority vote of the voting delegates present at the state leadership conference.

Section 2. Initial dues shall be remitted on specially designed forms by October 20 of the current school year. Dues for additional members shall be postmarked by January 31 or prior to the date of the member’s RLC if earlier than January 31.

Section 3. Newly created chapters shall remit dues when the application for the chapter charter is submitted.

ARTICLE VI – FINANCES

Section 1. The PA FBLA Executive Director/State Chairman shall administer all finances and submit an annual budget to the Board of Directors for approval.

Section 2. An external review of the financial records of the organization shall be performed annually by a professional accounting firm.

Section 3. The fiscal year of the PA FBLA shall be July 1 through June 30.

ARTICLE VII – MEETINGS

Section 1. All formal meetings shall be conducted according to Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, 2000.

Section 2. Board of Directors Meetings. The Board of Directors shall meet when necessary on dates designated by the Executive Director/State Chairman and/or the Board President of the Board of Directors. A majority of members shall constitute a quorum.

Section 3. Executive Committee Meetings. The Executive Committee shall meet on dates designated by the Executive Director/State Chairman and/or the State Adviser. A majority of members shall constitute a quorum.

Section 4. State Chapter Meetings. The business meetings of the state chapter shall take place during the state leadership conference, which shall be held annually. A majority of the voting delegates shall constitute a quorum.

ARTICLE VIII – DELEGATES

Section 1. Two delegates shall represent each local chapter to act on all matters that may come before the state chapter at the state leadership conference.

Section 2. Voting delegates to the national leadership conference shall consist of the state president and the state first vice president. The alternative voting delegate shall be the state secretary.

ARTICLE IX – AMENDMENTS

Proposed amendments to these bylaws shall be submitted in writing to the state office at least 90 days prior to the state leadership conference by a member of the Board of Directors, a member of the Executive Committee, a regional officer or adviser, or a local chapter officer or adviser. A copy of the proposed amendments shall be mailed to each chapter at least 30 days prior to the state leadership conference. The proposed amendments shall be presented and discussed at a business meeting during the state leadership conference and shall be passed by a two-thirds vote of the voting delegates present.

APPROVAL DATE, APRIL 10, 1997
Revised March 30, 2004
Revised April 20, 2006
Revised May 1, 2007
Revised April 16, 2013

APPENDIX H

SCANS Workplace Skills Standards

The FBLA-PBL competitive events program is designed to correlate with national recognized business curriculum standards. For instance, members participating in competitive events demonstrate their mastery of the Foundation Skills and Competencies outlined by the SCANS Workplace Skills Standards. These include:

Foundation Skills

• Basic skills: reading, speaking, listening, and knowing arithmetic and mathematical concepts
• Thinking skills: reasoning, making decisions, thinking creatively, solving problems, seeing things in the mind’s eye, and knowing how to learn
• Personal qualities: responsibility, self-esteem, sociability, self-management, integrity, and honesty

Competencies

• Resources: identifying, organizing, planning, and allocating time, money, materials, and workers
• Interpersonal skills: negotiating, exercising leadership, working with diversity, teaching others new skills, serving clients and customers, and participating as a team member
• Information skills: using computers to process information and acquiring and evaluating, organizing and maintaining, and interpreting and communicating information
• Systems skills: understanding systems, monitoring, and correcting system performance, and improving and designing systems
• Technology utilization skills: selecting technology, applying technology to a task, and maintaining and troubleshooting technology

APPENDIX I

PA FBLA STATE OFFICER CANDIDATE GUIDELINES

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THROUGH ALL MATERIALS.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL GUIDELINES WILL RESULT IN YOUR NAME
NOT BEING PLACED ON THE BALLOT.

Congratulations on your decision to run for an office within PA FBLA. In seeking election, all applicants must complete the following requirements. All elements must be completed, or your name will not be placed on the ballot.

OFFICER CANDIDATE

The following elements must be included in your state officer application uploaded via the online Wufoo form.

The state officer candidate’s adviser also has an online component to be completed and upload via the online WuFoo form.

Submissions must be completely uploaded by 11:59PM EST on December 15, and will be received by Bruce E. Boncal, PA FBLA Executive Director/State Chairman.

Please note: No individual file can exceed 10MB of size when uploading into the Wufoo.

• UPLOAD A RESUME (PDF Format)
  Include current GPA, any offices/leadership positions held, FBLA activities, any other experiences, and business classes taken.
• UPLOAD A ONE-PAGE LETTER OF APPLICATION (PDF Format)
  Include qualifications and reasons why you would be an asset to the PA FBLA state officer team. For proper letter format, please reference the Personal Letter Sample found in the FBLA-PBL Format Guide.
  Letter is to be addressed to:
  Mr. Bruce E. Boncal
  Executive Director/State Chairman
  Pennsylvania FBLA
  PO Box 5085
  Jersey Shore, PA 17740

• COMPLETE THE ONLINE QUESTIONNAIRE
  These answers are to be as complete and detailed as possible. This is your opportunity to expand upon any comments made in your letter of application and/or resume.
• UPLOAD AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (PDF Format)
• SUBMIT A COMPLETED STATE OFFICER ADVISER ONLINE QUESTIONNAIRE
• SECURE THREE RECOMMENDATION LETTERS TO BE UPLOADED BY YOUR ADVISER(PDF Format)
  Note: letters are to be signed by the creator and the original scanned into PDF Format
  • Your local chapter adviser
  • School administrator or counselor
  • Coach, teacher, or employer

  Letter is to be addressed to:

  Mr. Bruce E. Boncal
  Executive Director/State Chairman
  Pennsylvania FBLA
  PO Box 5085
  Jersey Shore, PA 17740

Upon receipt of your officer application submission, you will receive written documentation from Miss Kristi Ryland, State Adviser, regarding the required Podcast, as well as your interview, which are the next two elements of the state officer candidate process.

• The interview must be attended by you and your local chapter adviser
• You may not report to this interview alone, nor with a parent
  • Failure to comply will result in your name being removed from the ballot

• Failure to report to your scheduled interview will result in your name being removed from the ballot
• Professional FBLA business attire is required by candidate and adviser for the interview
• During the interview, you will be evaluated on specific criteria
  • Please see the attached rubric for evaluation

Note: Interviews will be held at the Hershey Lodge in Hershey, PA on Saturday, February 03, 2018, and Saturday, February 17, 2018. You are only required to attend one interview session.

In addition, officer candidate and adviser must view a podcast and complete the required online questions relating to the Podcast. The Podcast and required online questions will be made available for viewing for one week, from January 07-13, 2018. Podcast response is due January 19, 2018at 9:00PM EST.

State officer candidates will be required to attend a mandatory state officer candidate briefing meeting on Sunday, April 08, 2019, at the Hershey Lodge. Specific meeting details will be provided by the state adviser.

If you have any questions about the process, please contact Miss Kristi Ryland, State Adviser, at kryland@pafbla.us.

STATE OFFICER APPLICANT QUESTIONNAIRE

The following questions are to be TYPED and entered into the WuFoo form as part of the applicant’s packet. This is your chance to explain further any comments made in your resume or letter of application. Be sure your answers are as complete as possible. Please limit your responses to two typewritten pages total for all questions.

Why do you wish to become a state officer of Pennsylvania FBLA?

Why do you believe that you are qualified for the state officer position for which you applied?

What will be the principal duties of the office you seek?

How do you plan to schedule your time to complete the tasks/assignments associated with being a state officer?

From a personal standpoint, explain what being a member of FBLA has done for you?

If elected, what specific projects or programs would you encourage the state officer team to consider to enhance PA FBLA and why?

What have you personally done to help promote FBLA within your local school?

What do you believe is the fundamental reason for the success of PA FBLA? How could you enhance this success at the state level?

STATE OFFICER ADVISER APPLICANT QUESTIONNAIRE

The following questions are to be TYPED and entered into the Adviser WuFoo form as part of the applicant’s packet. In order for the state officer to have a positive officer experience, it is absolutely necessary that his/her adviser assumes an active part and complete the team element. Thus, we are requiring all state officer advisers to complete a questionnaire as well and it will become part of the officer application packet. These questions should be completed by the adviser who will serve as the main adviser to the state officer candidate.

When thinking of your state officer applicant, what three words come to mind? Please explain your reasoning for choosing each word.

How many years have you served as a local chapter adviser? Have you ever served as an adviser to a state officer before? If so, when and to what state officer positions?

What will be your student’s responsibilities if elected to the position for which he/she has applied?

One of the most important aspects of a state officer and adviser relationship is the ability to communicate and work together as a team. Explain the team dynamic between you and your state officer candidate?

Do you have any concerns about your candidate being able to perform the duties required of a state officer? If so, please explain.

How do you plan to schedule your time to assist the officer in accomplishing his/her duties?

What do you believe are your responsibilities when serving as an adviser to a state officer?

Do you have any concerns juggling professional duties, personal issues, and having a state officer? Why or why not? Please explain.

PA FBLA State Officer Application

PA FBLA Certification Form

PA FBLA State Officer Candidate Interview Rating Sheet

APPENDIX J

ELECTION CAMPAIGN REGULATIONS

1. All candidates must submit the following campaign materials prior to the State Leadership Conference (as per the posted deadline) in a portfolio holder, a three-ring binder or notebook with a cover page that includes the candidate’s name, school, and office sought, or through online forms established by PA FBLA:
   1. Final copy of campaign speech.
   2. Final copy of campaign brochure/data sheet.
   3. Candidate financial statement.
   4. One each of any campaign items and literature (stickers, flyers, sample design of campaign signs, etc.).
      1. These items must be properly identified with the name of the candidate and office sought.
   5. Candidates must include a description of any items which will be given away at the campaign booth to generate name recognition. In addition, candidates must provide a written or geographical description of any banners, posters, or other decorations in the campaign booth.
      1. Please remember that items may not be pinned, taped, tacked, or in any way adhere to the walls, floors, ceiling or furniture.
      2. Money, alcohol, and tobacco may not be distributed. Any food items that are distributed must be professionally sealed and packaged.
   6. A written description of any audio-visuals that are planned to be used must be included with the campaign material. It is the responsibility of the candidate to bring or rent his/her own equipment.
      1. Equipment costs (rental services, electrical access, etc.), if any, must be listed on the financial statement.
      2. Candidates who choose to use electricity in their campaign booths will be required to pay a service charge. The cost will be provided to approved candidates after the interview process.
2. All candidates and their advisers must attend the Candidate/Campaign Briefing Meeting at the State Leadership Conference.
   1. Each candidate and local chapter adviser (on record on the state officer application) must attend. Campaign manager attendance is optional.
   2. A roll call will be taken at each session. Any candidate AND adviser that is not present at one of the scheduled meetings will be disqualified unless prior arrangements have been made with a member of the state officer screening panel.
   3. The State Adviser and current state officers will conduct the Candidate Briefing Session.
   4. Campaign guidelines will be reviewed.
   5. Campaign booth assignments will be discussed.
   6. Handouts of campaign rules will be distributed.
   7. Candidates may submit an updated financial statement (with receipts) at this meeting if it has changed from the statement submitted prior to the SLC.
3. Candidate Financial Statement. A candidate may not spend or have received donated materials (at “fair market” value) and/or money totaling more than $500 in the campaign for a state office. Substantiated documentation for donations and receipts for all campaign materials must accompany the financial statement.
   1. Income plus Donations must equal Expenses (for example, if you have $275 income and $225 in donations, total expenses must also equal $500). Any additional income must be returned to whomever donated it.
   2. Audio-visual equipment rented or loaned to the candidate should be reported at either the actual rental rate or “fair market” estimation. You may use your own computer or speakers (as well as your schools), but any items donated from other people must be reported at “fair market” value.
   3. Candidates must use the financial reporting form provided after the interview process.
4. Specific Campaign Regulations that will be reviewed at the Candidate/Campaign Briefing meetings are as follows:
   1. Campaign literature shall not be mailed to other members prior to the State Leadership Conference.
   2. No literature shall be distributed prior to OR after the conclusion of the campaign booths at the campaign rally. Any material distributed outside of the campaign booth area is considered a violation of the state officer election process and will result in disqualification.
   3. No campaign clothing or campaign buttons may be worn prior to or enroute to the State Leadership Conference. They may only be worn during the campaign rally and after.
   4. Candidates may announce their candidacy and receive endorsement from their respective region during their RLC. Permission to do so must be received from the regional adviser prior to the RLC.
   5. Campaign guidelines will be reviewed.
   6. Candidates should be prepared to discuss the content of their campaign speech with the state officer screening panel.
5. All campaign materials will be approved by the state officer screening panel via the binder or online form submitted prior to the SLC. Members of the state officer screening panel will also review campaign booths at the conclusion of the set-up time to assure that all items were included in the binder.
   1. Campaign literature shall be placed on a table in the assigned location and shall not be distributed outside the campaign area, such as in dining rooms, in meeting rooms, under doors, on doors, or in hallways. No literature may be distributed before campaign booths officially open (as listed in the program) and no literature may be distributed after campaign booths officially close.
   2. Whistles or other noise-making devices (including musical instruments) shall not be permitted. Nothing may be thrown from the stage.
   3. Campaign hats, shirts, buttons, etc., may be worn outside the campaign area after the campaign rally.
   4. Candidates may present only a speech during the campaign rally, and no props of any kinds will be permitted with the exception of the candidate’s copy of the campaign speech.
   5. Campaign managers and campaign assistants will be provided a badge that must be worn when assisting in the campaign area. These badges will be distributed at the Candidate/Campaign Briefing Meetings.
6. The campaign rally with state officer campaign speeches will be held prior to the Opening General Session on the first evening of the conference, and it will be streamed live on the Internet.
   1. The campaign rally will be for candidates, their advisers, and voting delegates only; other conference attendees will not be permitted to attend.
   2. During the campaign rally, ALL candidates for state office will be allotted two (2) minutes to present their speeches. Candidates for all offices shall limit their campaign speeches to two (2) minutes.
   3. Timekeepers will be used to monitor each speech. A warning will be given when 1 minute 45 seconds has expired.
   4. Speeches should deal with the candidate’s qualifications, reasons for seeking office, and goals, if elected.
   5. No skits will be permitted at the State Leadership Conference. Campaign managers are not permitted to introduce the candidate at the campaign rally. Campaign speeches must be presented from the stage podium.
   6. Candidates for state office may announce candidacy utilizing social media following the conclusion of the campaign rally.
7. An area shall be designed for campaign booths.
   1. These booths shall be uniform in size for each candidate.
   2. One table shall be placed in each booth.
   3. Booths shall be set up according to office. For example: President #1-5, First Vice President #6-10, etc. (depending upon the number of candidates). Campaign booth assignments will be distributed at the Candidate/Campaign Briefing Meetings.
   4. Candidates are permitted to use approved materials in their designated booth.
   5. Candidates and campaign assistants are not permitted to distribute any materials except from behind the table in their designated campaign booth.
   6. Candidates must place a copy of their financial statement on the lower right hand corner of the campaign booth table.
   7. Campaign booths will be held the second morning of the conference for a minimum of two hours and a maximum of three hours for attendees to meet the candidates.
8. There will be a specified time period and location for all registered voting delegates to cast ballots; voting will occur after closing of campaign booths.
   1. Announcement of the newly elected officers will be made at the Awards Program.
   2. In the event of a tie, a secret ballot will be conducted of all present eligible voting delegates at the Business Session. In the event of an additional tie, additional secret ballots will be conducted until the tie is broken.
9. Any supplies, such as tape and pins needed to set up campaign materials, must be supplied by the candidate.
10. No candidate is permitted to campaign in the voting area while the voting is taking place.
11. All candidates must dismantle campaign booths by the time indicated in the program.

ANY CANDIDATE FOUND IN VIOLATION OF THESE CAMPAIGN REGULATIONS MAY BE DISQUALIFIED (NAME REMOVED FROM THE BALLOT)

APPENDIX K

TRAVEL POLICY

A state officer must be accompanied by his/her adviser or another designated professional staff member from his/her school or a state Executive Committee adviser for all FBLA activities. FBLA will not accept parents in lieu of an adviser or another faculty member.

If the state officer’s adviser cannot attend the function and another faculty member will attend in his/her place, the State Adviser and Executive Director/State Chairman must be notified in writing prior to the meeting, conference, etc., to receive approval.

Under no circumstances will a state officer travel alone.

Under no circumstances should an adviser accept the responsibility of a state officer from another school unless he/she has a written agreement between the administrations of the two schools involved and the parents.

A copy of this agreement must be submitted 24 hours prior to the event to the State Adviser and Executive Director/State Chairman so that they are aware of who is responsible for supervising and transporting the state officer.

Neither the PA FBLA State Adviser nor the Executive Director/State Chairman will be responsible for a state officer.

APPENDIX L

APPLICATION FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The application form for the Board of Directors can be found here.

APPENDIX M

Sample Local Chapter Bylaws

Schools that are applying to either reactivate or charter their FBLA chapter are required to submit a file copy of their local chapter bylaws. Chapters may use this sample by simply filling in the appropriate blanks, they may modify portions of this sample, or they may draft new bylaws to fit their local needs.

Local chapter bylaws may not be inconsistent with state or national bylaws or with the FBLA-PBL, Inc. charter. Those provisions in local chapter bylaws which derive from these higher authorities may not be amended at the local level.

To obtain a Microsoft Word copy of the bylaws, please contact the PA FBLA Executive Director/State Chairman.

______________________________________________________CHAPTER
FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA
BYLAWS

Article I. Name

The name of this organization shall be the ______________________________________________________ chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America.

Article II. Purpose

Section 1. The purpose of this FBLA chapter is to provide as an integral part of the instructional program additional opportunities for high school students (grades 9-12) in business and/or business related fields to develop vocational and career supportive competencies and to promote civic and personal responsibilities.

Section 2. The specific goals of FBLA are to:

• Develop competent, aggressive business leadership.
• Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work.
• Create more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise.
• Encourage members in the development of individual projects which contribute to the improvement of home, business, and community.
• Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism.
• Encourage and practice efficient money management.
• Encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty.
• Assist students in the establishment of occupational goals.
• Facilitate the transition from school to work.

Article III. Membership

Section 1. FBLA membership shall consist of members of chartered local chapters. These members shall hold membership in their state and national chapters. Individual members shall be recognized only through a state chapter of FBLA except that, in the case where there is no state chapter, the member shall be recognized by the national office.

Section 2. National FBLA, as well as the state and local chapters, shall be open for membership to these classes of members:

Active Members shall be secondary students who become members while enrolled in business and/or business related classes at _________________________________________________ who accept the purpose of FBLA, subscribe to its creed, demonstrate willingness to contribute to good school-community relations, and possess qualities for employment. Active members shall pay dues as established by FBLA and may participate in national events, in accordance with the guidelines of the National Awards Program, serve as voting delegates to the National Leadership Conference, hold national office in accordance with Article VI, and otherwise represent their state and local chapters as approved by their respective state or local advisers.

Honorary Life Members may be elected to a state or local chapter by a majority vote. They shall be persons who are assisting in the advancement of business and office education and/or who are rendering outstanding service to FBLA-PBL, Inc. Honorary Life Members shall not vote or hold office and shall not be required to pay dues.

National Honorary Life Members may be recommended by the membership and shall be accepted upon approval by the Board of Directors of FBLA-PBL, Inc. They shall be persons making significant contributions to the field of business and office education and/or to the growth and development of FBLA-PBL, Inc. National Honorary Life Members shall not vote or hold office and shall not be required to pay dues.

Article IV. Dues and Finance

Section 1. Dues. National dues based on fiscal reports by the National Office, and on recommendations by the National Executive Council and the Board of Directors, shall be determined by a majority vote of the state voting delegates at the National Leadership Conference.

National dues of members shall be forwarded to the FBLA National Office or shall be submitted through state chapters at the discretion of the state chapter.

Section 2. The membership dues in the Future Business Leaders of America shall be $_____ a year, of which $_____ shall be in payment of national dues and $_____ in payment of state dues.

Section 3. The fiscal year of the Future Business Leaders of America shall be from July 1 to June 30.

Section 4. An annual report will be made by the treasurer at the end of the fiscal year.

Article V. Officers and Elections

Section 1. Officers of the chapter shall be: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Reporter, Historian, and Parliamentarian. These officers with the adviser as ex-officio member shall constitute the Executive Board. Officers shall be elected or appointed for a term of one year or until their successors are elected. Officers shall assume their duties at the close of the meeting at which they were elected.

Section 2. The chapter shall have an adviser who shall be a faculty member teaching business or business related subjects. The chapter may have as many special-emphasis groups under the chapter charter as it deems necessary to meet the interests of all students and shall assume full responsibility for coordinating the program for these interest groups.

Article VI. Duties of FBLA Officers

Section 1. The President shall (a) preside over all meetings of the chapter; (b) appoint all committees and serve as an ex-officio member of these committees; and (c) promote the growth and development of FBLA.

Section 2. The Vice President shall (a) preside in the absence of the president; and (b) assist the president in other ways as appropriate.

Section 3. The Secretary shall (a) keep an accurate record of the chapter and Executive Board meetings; and (b) submit the required reports to the state and national chapters.

Section 4. The Treasurer shall (a) act as custodian of the funds of the organization, collect dues, and give financial reports; and (b) send the membership list with the dues to the state and national chapters.

Section 5. The Historian shall (a) maintain records of the chapter, including an annual report of its activities, awards, and publicity.

Section 6. The Parliamentarian shall (a) serve in any capacity as directed by the president; and (b) advise the president or presiding officer on points of parliamentary procedure.

Section 7. The Reporter shall (a) act as a public relations officer for the chapter; (b) see that news stories and photographs are delivered to the school paper, the local newspaper, the state news bulletin, and the national Tomorrow’s Business Leader; and (c) cooperate with school officials concerning assembly, radio, and television programs.

Section 8. The officers shall serve on the Executive Board, and perform such duties as directed by the president and the adviser and not inconsistent with these bylaws or other rules adopted by the chapter.

Article VII. Meetings

Section 1. There must be at least one regular meeting a month during the school year. The________________________________ regular meeting shall be designated as the annual meeting for the purpose of electing officers, receiving reports of officers and committees, and for any other business which may arise. Other meetings may be held as deemed necessary by the President with the approval of the Executive Board.

Section 2. Quorum. ___________members of the chapter shall constitute a quorum.

Article VIII. Committees

Section 1. The President, in consultation with the adviser, shall appoint the following committees: (a) Finance/Fund-Raising; (b) Community Service; (c) Social; and (d) Membership Development. The President shall appoint additional committees as authorized by the Executive Board. Duties of committees shall be determined by the Executive Board and the adopted parliamentary authority.

Section 2. Local chapters may select advisory committees to assist in the growth and development of their respective chapters.

Article IX. Emblems, Insignia and Colors

Section 1. The chapter emblems shall be the emblems of the national association.

Section 2. The official emblem and insignia item designs are described and protected from infringement by registration in the U.S. Patent Office under the Trademark Act of 1946. The manufacture, reproduction, wearing, or display of the emblem shall be governed by the Board of Directors of FBLA-PBL, Inc.

Section 3. Emblems and insignia shall be uniform in all local and state chapters and within special-emphasis groups; they shall be those of FBLA. Only members in good standing may use official emblems and insignia.

Section 4. The official colors of FBLA shall be blue and gold.

Article X. Parliamentary Authority

The rules contained in Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised, 1990 Edition, shall govern the chapter in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with the rules of FBLA-PBL, Inc., these bylaws, or any special rules of order the chapter may adopt.

Article XI. Amendment of the Bylaws

Amendments to the bylaws shall be submitted in writing at a regular meeting and shall not be voted on until the following regular meeting. A two-thirds vote of the members present shall be required for adoption.