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THE STREETS ARE SAFE WITH METTER HIGH FBLA
For the past three years Metter High FBLA has worked side by side with Road Rules for Reid, an organization created by an ambitious mother who lost her son in a tragic car accident. After the death of a student this past year due to a car accident, the FBLA members created a community service project named Driving Safety, which has become a well-known project throughout the community. With Road Rules for Reid’s assistance, Driving Safety has become very successful in raisin awareness for the need of seatbelt safety as well as the hazards of texting and driving. This year, a plethora of projects have been implemented including “The Town is Down” where members practiced their leadership skills by speaking to many business leaders in the community. Members communicated with business leaders in order to gain corporate support for the driving safety awareness project. Successfully, many businesses that owned a message board posted a driving safety message. From restaurants and fast-foods to prominent hotels, the community businesses were very accommodating. Having the citizens of our community practice safe driving habits has become a personal goal of Metter High FBLA.
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ALEXANDER HIGH FBLA AND HOSA GOES GREEN!
Recently, the Alexander High FBLA Chapter President partnered with the HOSA Chapter President, who also happens to be the Local Chapter’s FBLA Secretary, in order to create a group whose purpose is managing and maintaining the grounds of Alexander High School. The two groups put together a.jpg) team of volunteers to prepare the school for the first annual Trail of Terror, sponsored by the Student Government Association, which will preserve the beauty of the spacious land on which the school sits. Bags were handed out in order to collect trash and debris from the wooded running trails, parking lots, sidewalks, and football stadium. These students met at the conclusion of the project to discuss their findings and how to continue their efforts. The work occurring at Alexander High demonstrates the connection and support that exists between all Career Technology Student Organizations.
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Butler High School FBLA hosted a March of Dimes Prematurity Campaign November 7-18, 2011. This is the first annual campaign by March of Dimes to
recognize the issue of premature babies. During the two-week time span, FBLA members had activities every day during lunches including Baby Photo Day, School Colors for BabiesDay, Purple Wristband Day, Twins for Babies Day, Crazy Socks for Babies Day, Purple Ribbon Day, Walk for Babies Day, World Prematurity Day, and Jerseys for Babies Day. FBLA members made announcements twice a day to promote the effort and provide premature birth facts. High school students signed badges declaring their support and their intention of being a part of the March of Dimes Walk for Babies in April while wearing their purple wristbands and ribbons.
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BRUNSWICK HIGH FBLA GOES PURPLE FOR PREMATURITY AWARENESS
You’ve heard of pink elephants and spotted cows, but PURPLE PIRATES? Well, purple was the color of the day on Thursday, November 17, when the Brunswick High chapter of FBLA honored its commitment to the March of Dimes to promote Prematurity Awareness by figuratively painting its halls and classrooms purple.
As one of only 15 schools nationwide to receive a mini-grant for the sole purpose of promoting the event, Brunswick High paraded their specially- designed t-shirts that boasted of its support of the organization and Prematurity Awareness Day.
T-shirt packages that consisted of the t-shirts, Mardi gras beads, and bracelets were sold to those who wanted to participate in the activity. The goal was to have at least 10% of the student body and faculty support the event.
An incentive for student involvement was the "Most Purple Attire" contest that challenged participants to don as much purple as possible to win prizes of $100, $50, and $25 for the top three winners. Selecting the winners posed quite a challenge since many of the competitors were literally covered from head to-toe in purple (hair, face paint, scarves, jewelry, gloves, socks, shoes, and much more. It was truly a sight to behold.)
As a finale to the day, students and available faculty dressed in the shirts formed a human March of Dimes logo on the floor of the school’s gymnasium to pose for a commemorative photograph.
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SWAINSBORO HIGH FBLA SUPPORTS THE MARCH OF DIMES
 Swainsboro High School Future Business Leaders of America is very supportive of the March of Dimes. Just recently a group of FBLA members sold awareness bracelets and paper pumpkins outside of the local Wal-Mart Supercenter. The chapter also hosted four Blue Jeans for Babies days. Teachers could pay $5.00 per day to wear blue jeans. All proceeds raised benefit the March of Dimes to help save premature babies. Members raised over $600 during the day at Wal-mart and almost $400 during the Blue Jeans for Babies drive.
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RIVERDALE HIGH SCHOOL FBLA SPONSORS MOVIE NIGHT
The recruitment committee of the Riverdale High School FBLA chapter sponsored a free movie night to attract new members. All members were asked to bring a guest to the media center to enjoy a free movie. The students enjoyed watching Fast Five and snacking after school. The movie night was a success in more ways than one – everyone enjoyed the movie and new members have joined the organization. The recruitment committee will continue to plan fun activities and promotions to encourage students to join FBLA.
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BOWDON HIGH FBLA GOES CHRISTMAS CAROLING
 Bowdon High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) enjoyed a day of community service on November 29, 2011. Dressed in Christmas attire, seventeen members along with their adviser visited six different nursing homes in the Carrollton/Bowdon area. As they walked down the hallways they sang Christmas carols and wished the residents Merry Christmas.
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BOWDON HIGH SCHOOL AMERICAN ENTERPRISE DAY WITH FBLA
 A time-honored tradition, American Enterprise Day reminds us Americans of free enterprise and how it has contributed positively to the economy. Proclaimed to be observed by American president Jimmy Carter, American Enterprise Day lets students as well as adults learn the fundamentals and values of starting a business and the chances taken. Celebrated on November 15, FBLA takes this opportunity each year to educate and help prepare students for careers in business. This year’s FBLA members at Bowdon High School in Bowdon, Georgia took a trip to Bowdon Middle School and performed a skit, consisting of American Enterprise Day facts. Giving the students an opportunity to increase confidence and work ethic, this day is crucial to the knowledge they possess to go out and pursue their own business ventures.
CHATTOOGA HIGH SCHOOL FBLA SPONSORS PREMATURE AWARENESS PROJECT
 For Premature Awareness Day on November 17, Chattooga High School FBLA Officers wore preemie diapers around their necks the entire school day. Inside these diapers were cards with information about the March of Dimes and facts about premature birth. The officers went about their day as usual with their diapers. If anyone asked the students about the diaper, the students stated that it was for Premature Awareness Day and gave them an information card. Throughout the day, many people made contributions to donate to the March of Dimes after being informed of the cause.
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SWAINSBORO HIGH SCHOOL FBLA MEMBERS HOST GIRL SCOUT WORKSHOP
Recently, fourteen Swainsboro High School FBLA members taught Brownie Troop 30031 a lesson on Computers and Technology. The girls needed this lesson in order to obtain their Point, Click, and Go Badge.
The activities and learning began immediately after school. The Girl Scouts came to the high school and enjoyed snacks and drinks to start off the lesson. They then were escorted to the computer lab in Adviser Stefanie Mason’s classroom. SHS FBLA Secretary and Georgia FBLA Region Officer, Emily Smith, planned and taught the lesson. The Brownies learned how to open Internet Explorer and how to type in a website address. They visited the Yahooligans.com website and researched a topic they were interested in. Brownies then opened a Microsoft Word document and learned how to make a chart. The chart included each of the girls’ names, the topic they researched, and one neat fact about their topic. When this was complete, they learned to personalize their chart by changing the font, font color, and style of the chart. To end the lesson, the girls played games on the Girl Scout website.
This was a great opportunity, not only for the Girl Scouts, but also for the FBLA members. While the brownies learned about surfing the web and creating charts using Microsoft Word, the FBLA members learned about creating and teaching lessons to young children. The lesson was a wonderful accomplishment for all!
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BOWDON HELPS MARCH OF DIMES
Bowdon High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) have been raising money for the March of Dimes this semester. To kick off the
 campaign, Carla Starling from the March of Dimes spoke to the FBLA during their August meeting. In September and October FBLA led the “Change for Babies” drive during 1st period. The first period that raised the most money won a waffle party! In November they celebrated Premature Baby Awareness Day and participated in the March of Dimes Nightwalk through the Fantasy in Lights at Callaway Gardens. As December winds down the campaign, the teachers at Bowdon High are participating in a “Blue Jeans for Babies” each Thursday of the month. Pictured are FBLA members from Bowdon High and Bowdon Middle enjoying the Nightwalk through Fantasy in Lights on November 20, 2011
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SONORAVILLE HIGH SCHOOLS DONATES TO GORDON HOSPITAL’S FUTURE CANCER CENTER
 Members of the Sonoraville High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) club sold Chick-fil-A chicken biscuits to fellow students and donated the proceeds totaling $100 to Gordon Hospital’s future cancer center in Calhoun, Georgia. “This donation means so much to me,” said Judy Jackson, who is a two-time cancer survivor. “A cancer center in Gordon County has been a dream of mine for a long time and because of these students’ generosity, we are closer to seeing that dream come true.” Mrs. Lisa Smith, SHS FBLA adviser, was proud to present the check to Mrs. Jackson as many of the local FBLA members looked on who participated in the event.
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