FBLA MEMBERS ATTEND FALL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
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The 2015-16 state goals spell out UNITE. Utilize: publish a website to aid local secretaries, create a template on how to write an article, promote parliamentary procedures resources, update the SLC Survival Guide and update the competitive event resources. Network: collaborate with another CTSO, FBLA chapter or school club on a state project, increase social media presence by reaching 1,500 likes on Facebook and 1,300 followers on Twitter, create monthly webinars and boost local chapter activities. Involve: encourage chapters to participate in Seven Up, increase involvement in state and national projects, have 25% of total local chapters complete one section of the Chapter Challenge, spread awareness of the March of Dimes and increase state participation by 10% in the Business Achievement Awards. Target: charter or reactivate 5 chapters, charter 2 middle level chapters, tally it up to 27,000 service hours, donate $15,000 to the Nebraska FBLA Foundation and raise $17,000 for March of Dimes. Educate: promote the Community Service Awards, inform students about state and national deadlines, educate students about financial literacy and post weekly tip, tricks and reminders on social media.
The keynote speaker at the general session was Kevin Wanzer from Indianapolis, Indiana. His presentation was titled, “Empowering Audiences One Laugh at a Time.” In his fast-paced, hilarious, yet touching keynote address, he recalled and reinforced essential life and love lessons. He reminded us that success in life ultimately comes down to finding joy in everyday situations and the importance of who and what we choose to love. Following the general session, the officers and members attended individual workshops on getting involved with FBLA, the Foundation, Program of Work and the March of Dimes.
The following officers and members attended the conference: President Haley Huebert, Vice President Leslie Braun, Secretary Owen Wurst, Treasurer McKenna Friesen, News Reporter Mark Perez, Historian Eve Vanderneck, Committee Rep. Ethan Hall, Bailey Monnier, Jose Romo and Adviser Kristy Most.