Future Business Leaders of America (Chapter 4464)
 

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ABOUT FBLA

MISSION STATEMENT: FBLA-PBL inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences.

FBLA-PBL’s programs focus on:

• Leadership Development—members develop essential soft skills by holding chapter officer positions at the local, state, and national levels; by networking with accomplished business professionals; and by participating in business-focused workshops, seminars, and academic competitions.

• Academic Competitions—members demonstrate their business expertise at high-profile regional, state, and national competitive events. The top students are recognized with trophies and cash awards. Learn more about FBLA, PBL, and FBLA-Middle Level competitive events.

• Educational Programs—members create career portfolios, enhance their knowledge with world-recognized skills certifications, and have access to select college scholarships. Learn more about educational programs for FBLA, PBL, and FBLA-Middle Level.

• Membership Benefits—members receive exclusive discounts and enhanced benefits for travel, education, and more. Learn about the benefits available to FBLA, PBL, and FBLA-Middle Level members.

• Community Service—members work with the March of Dimes to help end premature births by participating in awareness campaigns and the March for Babies fundraiser. Discover how FBLA, PBL, and FBLA-Middle Level members support the March of Dimes.

• Awards & Recognition—members build a portfolio of accomplishments with a wide range of awards programs. Learn more about FBLA, PBL, and FBLA-Middle Level awards programs.

FBLA-PBL Divisions

• Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) for high school students, with over 196,950 members and more than 5,200 chapters.

• FBLA-Middle Level (FBLA-ML) for junior high and middle school students, with over 21,900 members and more than 750 chapters.

• Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) for college students, with over 8,000 members and more than 350 chapters.

• Professional Division (PD) for FBLA-PBL alumni, business professionals, educators, and parents who support the goals of the association, with over 3,900 members.

Goals

• 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 that 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.

FBLA-PBL Code of Ethics

I will:

• be honest and sincere.

• approach each task with confidence in my ability to perform my work at a high standard.

• willingly accept responsibilities and duties.

• seek to profit from my mistakes and take suggestions and criticisms directed toward the improvement of myself and my work.

• abide by the rules and regulations of my school.

• exercise initiative and responsibility and will cooperate with my employer and fellow workers.

• dress and act in a manner that will bring respect to me and to my school.

• seek to improve my community by contributing my efforts and my resources to worthwhile projects.

FBLA-PBL Creed

I believe:

• education is the right of every person.

• the future depends on mutual understanding and cooperation among business, industry, labor, religious, family, and educational institutions, as well as people around the world. I agree to do my utmost to bring about understanding and cooperation among all of these groups.

•  every person should prepare for a useful occupation and carry on that occupation in a manner that brings the greatest good to the greatest number.

• every person should actively work toward improving social, political, community, and family life.

• every person has the right to earn a living at a useful occupation.

• every person should take responsibility for carrying out assigned tasks in a manner that brings credit to self, associates, school, and community.

• I have the responsibility to work efficiently and to think clearly. I promise to use my abilities to make the world a better place for everyone.

Pledge

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