Future Business Leaders of America attend FLC
Launch the media gallery 1 playerThe Nebraska Fall Leadership Conference was held September 25 in Kearney at the Ramada Inn. This conference was a one-day workshop for FBLA officers and members. The FBLA state officers shared information on various activities and state goals. This year's theme is "Leadership in Action."
The 2007-08 Nebraska FBLA goals are Achievement: promote Business Achievement Awards, increase All-State Quality Member applications, encourage Who's Who participation; Community: Tally It Up to 31,000 hours, Initiate Clean Up Nebraska, Raise $15,000 for the March of Dimes; Teaching: educate members on business etiquette, support Job Shadow Program; Information: enhance Nebraska FBLA web site, provide recruitment strategies; Opportunities: promote the Nebraska FBLA Foundation, increase membership by 2 members per chapter, charter/reactivate 7 chapters; News: start a One-on-One section for the Pledge, offer example of news releases.
The general session was led by Eddie Slowikowski. His presentation was titled, "Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way." He told the students that they have a choice to take the lead for ourselves and set the pace for others or get in line and follow. It's up to you to decide. His speech was followed by an entertaining dance revolution. Following the general session, the officers and members attended individual workshops.
Launch the media gallery 2 playerThe following officers and members attended the conference: President Lauren K., Vice President Lauren B., Secretary Erica L., Treasurer Brianna R., News Reporter Andrea E., Historian Randian S., Committee Rep Michelle B., and members Mariah K. and Crista B. Also attending the conference was adviser Kristy Most.