Georgia FBLA

Miller Grove
Perry High
Butler High
Coosa High
Walnut Grove HS
North Forsyth High

Networking, Competition & Fun…That’s what the Rally is All About!!

The 2009 Future Business Leaders of America Georgia Fall Motivational Rally was a hug hit with the New Members of Miller Grove High School and Miller Grove Middle School! Yes, the carnival’s rides were sensationally fun and funnel cakes were delicious, but the motivational speaker’s enthusiastic words truly grabbed the attention of the Miller Grove High School’s Future Business Leaders of America members.

This year, our FBLA chapter took a record breaking 28 new members to the Rally. We also participated in the Chapter T-Shirt Contest with the hopes of placing in the top 3 again. All of our members took advantage of the Competitive Event Pre-Tests that were offered with hopes of get a “competitive edge” for Region and State.

Although this was the first year FBLA has held the Rally & Fair in Perry Georgia, the students had a marvelous time. They were all excited to see all of 8,000 FBLA members from across the state of Georgia as well as the state and regional officers, the guest speaker and don’t forget all the attraction of the wonderful Georgia National Fair.

FBLA GOT THE SPIRIT

Students of Miller Grove High School gladly illustrated their school spirit adorned in their school colors. The sponsor of the Future Business Leaders of America at MGHS and officers agreed to do face paintings that displayed the students’ grade level, year they intend to graduate, and other advertisements. All week the students have been dressing as their favorite celebrities or characters, stereotypical nerds, and other fun fixations that caused many laughs in classrooms and in the halls. Spirit Day, Friday, the day of the pep rally, each grade chose to show how they feel about the school with jubilant yells and jovial chants. Just having on a class t-shirt was not enough for many students, students were constantly entering the FBLA headquarters to have their face painted. It was nearly impossible to turn a corner at Miller Grove without seeing a face that expresses what was appropriate for Spirit Day.

FBLA Celebrates American Enterprise Week

Did you know that November 9th -15th is American Enterprise Week? Well, the FBLA members of Miller Grove High did! This week is the celebration of America’s Free Enterprise System- meaning we have the freedom to own a businesses, buy, product and sell goods as well as the freedom to own property and entering into agreements or contracts just to name a few.

MGHS’s FBLA members presented facts in their classes, made daily announcements, provided displays during lunches and even held a contest! Each members was asked to participate in the “Facts About My Future”
activity where members “dressed” as the future careers while presenting information and answers questions.

For the “Name that Entrepreneur Content”, the student body was shown during the morning televised announcements a display of 24 Entrepreneurs. Then they were asked to stop by the FBLA display table during lunch to
identify as many entrepreneurs as they could possible guess. Students could work solo or as a team. The student or team with the most correct would win an AMC movie gift card. The “Name that Entrepreneur” contest
lasted Monday through Wednesday with the Winner being announced on Friday. FBLA Members and students both had a great time trying to guess the “actual” names of those famous entrepreneurs. Even some of the teachers got into the game trying to guess.

FBLA
& HOSA Breast Cancer Awareness Article
Bring Awareness through Unison!

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f Miller Grove High School’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) sponsor their first annual joint Breast Cancer Awareness week long campaign.
Members from both organizations helped to prepare awareness materials such as bookmark, signs, displays, candy and ribbons. During the week, daily announcements on preventative measure and Breast Cancer facts were broadcasted on our local school’s news channel.

During lunches, students attended Breast Self Examination sessions held by the HOSA students while FBLA students help spread the word with Self Examination bookmarks, about Mammograms and male and female Breast Cancer stats. Students were given “Don’t Be A Dum Dum, Be Aware” lollipops and pink ribbon to wear. FBLA members also made special ribbons with informational card for the faculty & staff. The success of this campaign, not only helped our students, staff and faculty, but the members of FBLA and HOSA to realize the “Teamwork Make the Dream Work!”

Perry High School and Perry Middle FBLA Leaders connecting to plan for a Successful Year

On 22 August 2009, Perry High School FBLA partnered with Perry Middle School for our Annual Local Officer Training. The officers were provided their contracts, responsibilities, and upcoming events. The students participated in several team building activities hosted by Region officers Kelley Le and Chayla Bryant. The officers continued events planning for the year, determined Rush Week activities, and set dates for membership meetings. Everyone had a great time, learned a ton, and have neat activities planned for a successful FBLA year. Advisers: Angie Birdsong, Sherry Johnson, and Diana Phillips (PMS)

Perry High School FBLA
Kick-off the year with
"Ice Cream Social and Who's the next American Idol?"

PHS FBLA opened the chapter with a bang on August 26th, 2009. PHS FBLA hosted an Ice Cream Social opened to the school. This provided students an opportunity to learn about FBLA, our upcoming events, community service projects, competitions and the places we will travel to this year. The ice-cream, leadership activities, and information were shared with all. The students had a great time and ended the celebration by singing and dancing as they challenged one another in becoming the next “American Idol.”

Perry High School FBLA
Celebrate September as "March of Dimes Month"

FBLA members kicked-off the month by picking up "March of Dimes" promotional items to sell to their family members, fellow classmates, and friends. One Friday was selected at "Blue Jeans for Babies Day" and teachers purchased ribbons to wear blue jeans and promote the March of Dimes.
On September 11, 2009, PHS Business Education and Family and Consumer Science hosted Jennifer Simmons, Middle Georgia Central Community Director, as a guest speaker. Ms. Simmons explained how March of Dimes supports the community, how the students could get involved, as well as the role FBLA plays in supporting March of Dimes. Ms. Simmons invited the students to come out and support the March of Dimes, March for Babies on the 19th of September at 9 am. Over 150 students had the opportunity to hear Ms. Simmons and welcomed the information she was able to share.
Saturday, September 19, 2009, the Perry Panthers were on the track early to support March of Dimes – March for Babies – PHS and FBLA had over 27 students, family members and friends who join in on the fun. As the DJ spun the tunes the Panthers’ walked 3 miles in hopes to raise awareness and end premature birth. Perry High School exceeded their donation goal of $300.

Perry High School
FBLA, Business & Computer Science Department, and FCCLA
Offer Annual Adult Computer Classes

Perry High Adult Computer Classes were held Oct. 19, Oct. 26, Nov. 2 and Nov. 9. Citizens from the community participated in computer classes during the four nights. Topics covered were: creating email accounts, creating facebook accounts, internet usage and searching, how to download pictures from a digital camera, creating PowerPoint presentations, creating flyers, and working in Office 2007.
The FBLA members and Business students served as teaching assistants. FCCLA and the Family and Consumer Sciences Department teachers Mrs. Beaumarchais and Mrs. Quick provided dinner all four nights. Teachers involved: Mrs. Birdsong, Mr. Sans, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. McPhail (Career Tech Supervisor/Assistant Principal) and Mrs. Dianne Phillips (Perry Middle Business Instructor).
At the conclusion of the classes participants were presented with a certificate of participation along with more knowledge of the computer. Student volunteers were presented with community service certificates and the opportunity to help members of the community learn more about computers.

American Enterprise Day

Observed November 15 Each Year

Entrepreneurial Ventures class at Butler High School in Augusta, GA, completed a 500 word report on American Enterprise Day. After completing the written project, students created posters and a PowerPoint presentation on American Enterprise Day.

On Friday, November 13, 2009, the class had a speaker, Mrs. Beulah Teachey, retired nurse from the Army after 25 years. Mrs. Teachey talked about setting goals, choosing a career, education, and entrepreneurship. She stated that the type of career that you set for yourself will determine the life style that you will have in life. Mrs. Teachey also told students that if you are willing to work hard get an education, you can venture into any fruitful area and succeed. Afterwards, the class held a reception in honor of American Enterprise Day.

Coosa High School recently entered a fair booth at the Coosa Valley Fair in Rome, Georgia and received 4th place and $100 in prize money. Their theme went along with the celebration of Rome's 175th birthday and the booth was entitled, "Working TOGAher to Make ROME Business Better".

FBLA Hosts Boy Scouts for American Enterprise

FBLA members at North Forsyth High School in Cumming, GA put their leadership skills to the test Saturday, November 7, 2009 when they hosted nearly 150 Boy Scouts from the local area along with Tennessee, Alabama, and South Carolina for various merit badge classes.

The NFHS students prepared workshop style clinics focused on the American Enterprise system and careers for their 2009 American Enterprise project. The high school students taught workshops such as American Business, Entrepreneurship and Graphic Arts which were aligned with the national FBLA goal “Create more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise.” The emphasis of the project was for the FBLA students to learn about the different facets of the American Enterprise system and then demonstrate and teach others what they learned.

“I learned that entrepreneurship is the foundation of American Enterprise system and the American economy. ” commented FBLA member Tyler Simmons about his experience in teaching the Entrepreneurship workshop.