Many Years ago, FBLA-PBL’s founder, Dr. Hamden L. Forkner said, “Leadership is not the ability to lead others. Leadership is the ability to get others to lead themselves.”
Texas FBLA members display their pride at the National Leadership ConferenceFuture Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda is rich in tradition: from our blue and gold official colors, to our navy blue blazers, to our spirit always on display at FBLA-PBL National Leadership Conferences.
The crest, which includes the words Service, Education, and Progress, emphasizes the values that are the cornerstone of FBLA-PBL’s to mission to prepare members to make a difference in their careers, their communities, and the world.
Why is FBLA-PBL so popular? It’s simple. We have developed a unique value program that motivates students, faculty and administrators, and business professionals to make an impact in the world of business.
Don’t be afraid to call upon your state and national officers for help, to ask questions, or just to talk. These members are here to help you and your chapter find the Gateway to Greatness!
Miami Sunset Senior High School FBLA synchronize their pride with matching sweatshirtsNeed some ideas to celebrate FBLA-PBL Pride?
1. Show Your True Colors. If your members are wearing FBLA-PBL colors, blue and gold, put their names in a drawing for a prize to reward them for showing their FBLA-PBL spirit.
2. Complete the Scavenger Hunt. Have your members complete the FBLA-PBL internetscavenger hunt. Offer a prize to the person who completes it first. (Answers).
3. Schedule a Skype Meeting with Your National Officers. Request a Skype meeting with National FBLA President Taylor Sarman or National PBL President Jake Barreau.
- Skype Request with National FBLA President Taylor Sarman
- Skype Request with National PBL President Jake Barreau
4. Celebrate with Food. Have a special FBLA-PBL meeting with food to end the school week. Your officers could present the FBLA-PBL emblem ceremony or pass out the materials and have them review it. They could either present it at a future meeting or video tape it to use for special occasions.
5. Test Your FBLA Trivia. If you are in FBLA, have your members listen to the FBLA-PBL Week Trivia Contest audio files (each one is about a minute long). Then have them complete the crossword puzzle and award a prize to the person that completes it first. (Answers to crossword puzzle).
Another trivia idea: Gather some volunteers and create two teams. Play the FBLA-PBL trivia game in front of members at a meeting. Use the SlideShare presentation below (here is the link to the Trivia Game answers).
