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National Staff

National Board of Directors Ted L. Harshbarger, Chair

Chris Pendleton

Karen Heslep, Chair-elect

Lisa Weeks

Nebraska PBL State Adviser Peru State College tharshbarger@peru.edu Mountain Plains Region

PBL Adviser Arkansas State University Mountain Home kheslep@asumh.edu Southern Region

Zulema Garcia

KPMG LLP zgarcia@kpmg.com Business/Industry Representative

Lisa Hofstetter

FBLA Adviser Linn County Area Career and Technical Center lhofstetter@brookfield.k12.mo.us North Central Region

Lee C. Marcoux

FBLA Adviser Hidden Valley High School chris.pendleton@threerivers.k12.or.us Western Region FBLA-PBL State Adviser Alabama State Department of Education lweeks@alsde.edu Southern Region

Kelly Wilkerson

FBLA Adviser Warren Township High School kwilkerson@wths.net North Central Region

MEMBERSHIP Troy D. White Director, Marketing & Membership marketing@fbla.org

David Jones

PBL National President pblpres@fbla.org Rhode Island Professional Division National President pdpres@fbla.org Maryland Ex-Officio Members

Monty C. Rhodes, Past Chair Georgia FBLA Executive Director monty@georgiafbla.org Southern Region

Jean M. Buckley

FBLA-PBL, Inc. President and CEO ceo@fbla.org

2014–15 FBLA National Officer Team Sam Kessler

FBLA National President Wissahickon High School, Pennsylvania fblapres@fbla.org

Sarah Niederee

FBLA Mountain Plains Region Vice President Great Bend High School, Kansas fblampvp@fbla.org

Annika Mulaney

Nick Crawford

Ruben Torres

Ian Mullane

FBLA National Secretary Bartow High School, Florida fblasec@fbla.org FBLA National Treasurer Warren Township High School, Illinois fblatres@fbla.org

Hiral Patel

FBLA National Parliamentarian Castle Rock High School, Washington fblaparl@fbla.org

Mary Ait Staff Accountant finance@fbla.org

FBLA National President fblapres@fbla.org Pennsylvania

Sam Kessler

Shea Padilla

PBL Adviser Colorado Mesa University dparman@coloradomesa.edu Mountain Plains Region

Becky Grant, CMP Programs Coordinator programscoordinator@fbla.org

FBLA-PBL Division Presidents

Beau Cobb

Deb Parman

Elena R. Daly Executive Assistant eassistant@fbla.org

Colin Murphy Customer Service/Reception Associate general@fbla.org

FBLA State Director Connecticut State Department of Education lee.marcoux@ct.gov Eastern Region FBLA-PBL State Chair Arizona Department of Education shea.padilla@azed.gov Western Region

ADMINISTRATION Jean M. Buckley President and CEO ceo@fbla.org

FBLA Southern Region Vice President Ringgold High School, Georgia fblasrvp@fbla.org FBLA Western Region Vice President Centennial High School, Arizona fblawrvp@fbla.org

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Sabrena Sabet

FBLA Eastern Region Vice President Lakeland High School, New York fblaervp@fbla.org

Tomorrow’s Business Leader Spring 2015 Volume 45, Issue 4 (ISSN 0279-9685). Published quarterly (summer, fall, winter, and spring) by Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda. Periodicals postage paid at Herndon, VA and at additional mailing offices. SUBSCRIPTION: $1.25 of the national dues pays for a one-year subscription. Editorial and advertising sales offices at FBLA-PBL, Inc., 1912 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1591 703.860.3334. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Tomorrow’s Business Leader, 1912 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1591. Materials may be reprinted with prior permission of the editor. Editorial submissions are encouraged and should be addressed to the editor. All FBLA-PBL, Inc. publications use the Chicago Manual of Style. Publisher: Jean M. Buckley.

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Table of CONTENTS President’s Message ........................................................ 2 CONNECT at your SLC and the NLC PBL Perspective ................................................................ 2 Step Up to Phi Beta Lambda (PBL)

Calendar of Events

Competitive Events .......................................................... 3 LifeSmarts & Virtual Business Challenge Winners

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Step Up to Start-ups ........................................................ 3 Learn about FBLA’s new partnership with Better World Collective

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FBLA-PBL Week 2015 ....................................................... 4 See how chapters across the country celebrated FBLA-PBL Week Got App-titude? ............................................................... 6 National partner KPMG shares branding tips #NLC2015 ......................................................................... 8 Get ready for the National Leadership Conference (NLC) in Chicago Stepping up to the NLC ................................................. 10 Competition and voting tips from your FBLA national officers Sponsors & Partners ...................................................... 11 Discover FBLA Sponsors & Partners Step Up to the #SweetStop Challenge ......................... 12 Learn how to win a visit from the Krispy Kreme Cruiser March of Dimes .............................................................. 14 Meet the March of Dimes 2015 National Ambassador Fundraising .................................................................... 15 Explore FBLA national fundraisers to help pay your way to #NLC2015 Chapter Highlights ........................................................ 16 See projects and activities from chapters across the country

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Professional Membership Recognition Awards: Receipt deadline Webinar: Step Up to #NLC2015 in Chicago BAA America awards and CSA Achievement awards: Deadline BAA Fight to the Finish and BAAtle of the Regions deadline March of Dimes March for Babies: Check with your local March of Dimes Office for specific dates

FBLA Adviser Wall of Fame: Application postmark deadline National Leadership Conference: Intern application receipt deadline March of Dimes Fundraising Report: Receipt deadline FBLA “Eco Chapter” Go Green Project: Receipt deadline National officer candidate application: Receipt deadline FBLA NLC and IFL: Early bird registration deadline

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Congratulations to 2015–16 Membership Poster Design Contest winner

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President’s Message

by FBLA National President Sam Kessler Welcome to conference season! Gear up for an exciting, fast-paced few months, and make the most of every opportunity that comes your way.

Remember—the year is not over yet! Spend the rest of this school year planning fun and valuable events to help retain members for next year. The best way to start off 2015–16 with a bang is to ensure the return of engaged, enthusiastic, and experienced members.

For those of you who are attending a State Leadership Conference, I have a challenge for you: Make it a goal to meet as many new members as possible and stay connected after your conference. I challenge you to expand your network by connecting with five or more new people at your conference.

Seek out chapter officers from a school near you and resolve to work together in the future to plan joint events like fundraisers or business plan competitions. You may even be able to assemble a larger FBLA team for your local March for Babies.

For college-bound seniors, if you know where you are going to school next year, conferences are the perfect place to meet future classmates. It is always nice to know someone before you start your first semester, and who knows … you may even find a roommate!

My challenge to connect with new people extends to the National Leadership Conference (NLC). Establishing a network around the country may help you gain opportunities down the line. The opportunity to collaborate with FBLA chapters in different states can provide unique learning experiences for all members involved.

I have met countless members Stepping Up to the Challenge within FBLA and beyond. New students are joining FBLA each day and I am glad to see increased participation in national programs like the BAAs and CSAs. I am so confident in the future of this organization, and I look forward to watching FBLA grow and develop even more when we CONNECT next year.

Step Up to Phi Beta Lambda (PBL)

by PBL National President Beau Cobb

It’s hard to believe the 2014–15 year is coming to a close. It has been outstanding serving as PBL national president. This position has been an amazing opportunity that I will cherish for the rest of my life.

For those of you who will be joining us at the National Leadership Conference (NLC) in the Windy City, I have a few tips and tricks for a successful NLC trip: • • • • • •

Pack an extra tie, belt, shirt/blouse, and shoes. You never know what to expect.

Save room in your luggage for awards and souvenirs, and of course your FBLA-PBL MarketPlace items.

Roll your clothes in your luggage—this will save a lot of room! All hotels provide an iron.

Plan some last-minute practice for your events! Make sure to use the last few weeks before the conference to have your presentations on point! Don’t overthink your event, you have already qualified for the NLC and you are the best of the best in your state!

Bring business cards to network with other members from across the nation.

Have fun! Chicago is where my FBLA-PBL NLC journey began. I will never forget my first National Leadership Conference—there are so many exciting opportunities for you!

To the graduating seniors, congratulations—you made it! I personally extend an invitation for you to join PBL. If you are interested in knowing if the school you plan to attend has a PBL chapter, please email me at pblpres@fbla.org.

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Virtual Business Management Challenge Congratulations to these Management Challenge Round 2 qualifiers who are eligible to compete at the NLC. AZ—Metro Tech HS Christian Barrera, Jesus Lozano, & Daisy Garay CA—Gabrielino HS Nguyen Nguyen, Jason Chen, & Julie Chang FL—Lakewood Senior HS Vikash Singh & Tyler Sankel KY—duPont Manual HS Yidi Huang, Rishi Jonnala, & Ankit Patel ND—Divide County HS Joran Oien, Troy Knudson, & Tyler Deering NV—West Wendover HS Kahles Wells, Rigoberto Carrillo, & Charitee Phillips PA—Dublin Senior HS Kyle Lee, Dennis Li, & Dustin Zhang WV—John Marshall HS Julie Francis & Amanda West

Congratulations to the LifeSmarts Spring Challenge winners who are eligible to compete at the NLC. AL—Brookwood HS �������������������������������� Scott Trull & Ian Mckee CA—Los Osos HS ������������ Jason Tedjakusnadi & Stephen Pham CO—Ellicott HS ������������������������� Micah Pacot & Graydon Brewer CT—Simsbury HS ������������������������ Joshua Hollis & Eric Lepowsky IL—O’Fallon Township HS ������ Anthony Lambert & Shree Patel IA—Alburnett HS �������������� Ethan Sperfslage & Grant Neighbor MD—Century HS ������������������ Matthew Saxton & Noah Eckman MO—Ft. Zumwalt South HS ������������ Ryan Smith & Alex Bojdak NE—Arlington HS ��������������������������� Trevor Koger & Blake Bracht

Virtual Business Finance Challenge

ND—Divide County HS ����������� Travis Binde & Jarret Obenchain

Congratulations to the top winner of the Spring Virtual Business Finance Challenge, Daegan Wilcox from West Wendover HS (Nevada) who will receive a $500 cash prize.

PA—Fox Chapel Area HS ������� Jacob Kronman & Ben Kronman TX—Seven Lakes HS ������������� Pawan Rai & Vinuthna Garidipuri

Step Up to Start-ups

Enhancing FBLA’s business partnerships through social entrepreneurship and real-world business experiences

by FBLA National President Sam Kessler Each year, FBLA-PBL strives to add new national partnerships and enhance these partnerships to offer new opportunities for FBLA members to gain real‑world business experiences through establishment of FBLA programs that capitalize on our highly-entrepreneurial alumni network.

As leaders of the “start-up generation,” FBLA members are ready to Step Up to the Challenge of helping build and grow the next generations of start-ups. Socially conscious entrepreneurship is the wave of the future—a wave that present and former FBLA members are helping to lead and power!

Among other exciting new sponsors and partners added this year is start-up company Better World Collective (BWC). BWC was co-created by 2008–09 FBLA National President Joe Riley. Joe is pursuing his doctorate in International Relations at Oxford University as a Rhodes and Truman Scholar and is an infantry officer in the United States Army.

We are in the final stages of developing a BWC program that will allow FBLA members a hands‑on, real-world opportunity to learn about social entrepreneurship.

In college, Joe and his classmate, Whit Hunter, began to design an online platform to help student organizations use the Internet to increase their fundraising potential and minimize the work that often accompanies student fundraisers. The software they created allows organizations to host simple, secure, and successful online auctions, regardless of the organization’s technical expertise or prior experience with auctions.

This partnership will help motivated members gain the real-world experience they need to someday run their own company. In doing so, BWC will help empower members to Step Up to the Challenge of building businesses that seek to not only make money, but also achieve meaningful progress in their communities and around the world.

For more information on Better World Collective, visit betterworldcollective.com/fbla.

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John has built and sold multiple companies while travelling to 46 countries on six continents. He has instructed rock climbing, white-water rafting, wilderness survival, sailing, mountaineering, and participated in dozens of expeditions and adventures around the world. John’s integration of his outdoor adventure stories and his powerful success strategies will catapult you to a new level of personal achievement.

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Stepping Up to the National Leadership Conference

by FBLA Mountain Plains Region Vice President Sarah Niederee With state leadership conferences coming to an end, it’s not too early to begin planning for the National Leadership Conference (NLC) in Chicago, the Windy City! The NLC will be June 29– July 2, 2015. Take advantage of all the NLC has to offer: internship positions, networking opportunities, competitive events, sightseeing, elections, and much more!

To prepare for your competitive events, make sure you take advantage of every opportunity available to you. Many practice tests can be found online. For performance events, sample presentations can be found on YouTube. Practice in front of a local Rotary Club or even your local school board. Whatever your event, practice makes perfect.

The Institute for Leaders (IFL) leadership program takes place prior to the National Leadership Conference.

Participants select a leadership track to enhance leadership skills on a local, state, and national levels.

This year’s IFL will be June 28–29. This opportunity allows you to expand your leadership skills and network with the best leaders in the organization, as well as many business professionals.

Remember to experience the beautiful city of Chicago!

The Adler Planetarium, Brookfield Zoo, Wrigley Field, and Chicago Riverwalk are just a few attractions Chicago has to offer! #NLC2015 is YOUR opportunity to Step Up to the Challenge. Embrace every moment of every opportunity.

Check out the “Conference” page at fbla-pbl.org for the most current hotel, conference registration, and event information!

A Guide for Voting Delegates at the NLC

by FBLA National Parliamentarian Hiral Patel

Serving as a local/state chapter voting delegate at the NLC can be an exciting experience. Here are some tips: Campaign booths: Any member can talk to candidates and learn more details about their goals and qualifications.

Campaign speeches: Speeches give members a brief overview of each candidate’s goals. Candidates for president, secretary, and treasurer (national offices) give their campaign speeches at the opening session. Candidates for regional vice president give speeches at the first regional session.

Q & A session: Delegates can ask candidates questions and compare each candidate’s answer. The Q & A for vice presidents is after campaign speeches. The president, secretary, and treasurer Q & A time is listed in the NLC program. Only voting delegates may ask the vice president candidates questions. Voting delegates and state presidents may ask national office candidates questions.

Represent your chapter: For local chapter delegates, talk to your chapter the night before voting, so that you can make a decision on which vice president candidate will receive your vote. For state delegates, get opinions from as many chapters as possible. Be sure to have alternates to vote for in case your first choice candidate is dropped. As you represent your state/local chapter, be sure to keep everyone’s opinions in mind while voting.

Be on time: It is important for all delegates to show up on time (and in business attire) to the national and their respective regional voting sessions. Business can only be transacted once a quorum is present. A quorum is the minimum number of members that must be present in order for business to be conducted. A quorum for all business at the NLC is a majority of all registered delegates.

Voting session expectations: Listen to the directions and fill out ballots as you are instructed to do so. Voting sessions can last less than one hour or could go on for several hours. A candidate has to receive a majority before he/she can be elected. If no candidate receives a majority, the person receiving the lowest amount of votes will be dropped from the fourth vote and each subsequent vote. It takes time to count and recount votes, so come prepared to be in the session until someone receives a majority.

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NEW NATIONAL FUNDRAISER

Designed in part by former FBLA National President Joe Riley, Better World Collective (BWC) has created a brand new and easy-to-use online auction platform for FBLA, called Auction360. BWC helps student organizations, like FBLA, double or even triple their fundraising by enabling chapters to increase their donor base and helping supporters think creatively about noncash ways of contributing. Advanced technology removes 90% of the work that is traditionally associated with this type of fundraiser—making it now incredibly easy to run a successful and engaging online auction. And, because of BWC’s history with FBLA, we are offering local chapters the best deals ever, including no upfront cost and personal, seven-days-a-week support.

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Upon graduation, LIU students are welcomed into a community of nearly 200,000 alumni and become global leaders in fields that include the arts, health sciences, media, education, pharmacy, business, technology, and public service. Learn more at liu.edu.

Mercy College School of Business—FBLA juniors with GPAs above 90 (3.5) and demonstrated leadership and public speaking skills are invited to apply to Mercy College’s Summer Leadership Academy. Last year, we reviewed over 1,500 applications from over 20 states. 150 were selected.

There is no charge for tuition, and you stay in the dorm for free. You simply need to provide your own transportation to and from campus, as well as a check in the amount of $190 for food.

During the weeklong Business Leadership Academy, you’ll learn leadership lessons from faculty and leaders from top companies, while participating in active learning and team-building opportunities and visiting Fortune 500 companies. Visit mercy.edu/business/leadership/academy to learn more and apply at jotform.us/asic22/2015MercyLeadership.

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Step Up to the #SweetStop Challenge Visit the Krispy Kreme Cruiser at the FBLA National Leadership Conference (NLC), and the Cruiser just might visit your school this fall. All you need to do is post a chapter spirit photo to Twitter or Instagram when the Cruiser visits the FBLA NLC on June 30.

If you’re the lucky winner, the Krispy Kreme Cruiser will show up at your school for a #SweetStop: that means lots of tasty treats for your school and a chance to win prizes with the Cruiser prize wheel.

In addition to raising some dough, it’s also a good way for you to promote your chapter to local media and your school administration.

The #SweetStop Contest: How to Enter 1. Visit the Krispy Kreme Cruiser on June 30 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the NLC (location will be

announced at the NLC).

2. Post a chapter spirit photo to Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #FBLAKrispyKreme.

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Tip: Bonus points if you include your state’s Twitter and/or Instagram handle!

You may visit multiple times and submit multiple photos since your members may be free at different times during the day. In fact, post early and post often! The goal is to have all your members participate at some point during the day.

Spread the joy! Encourage all your members, whether they are at NLC or not, to retweet, repost, and share your photo. It will take a team effort to win a #SweetStop!

The deadline to submit your photo is 5 p.m. Central Time on Tuesday, June 30, 2015.

Vote for the final five photos on Facebook between 6 p.m. on June 30 and 12 noon on July 2.

Look, Don’t Touch. There is no standing, leaning, or climbing on the Cruiser. Advisers, please ensure your members act in a safe and responsible manner. FBLA-PBL will disqualify any entries it deems offensive, in poor taste, or that violate the “Look, Don’t Touch” rule.

Judging Criteria Five semifinalist photos will be posted to Facebook on June 30 at 6 p.m. Central Time based on the following criteria: Creativity of photo.

Photo must include the Cruiser at the NLC. Creativity of caption. The theme is “Why Our Chapter Deserves a #SweetStop.”

Caption must include chapter name and state. Hashtag #FBLAKrispyKreme must be in the body of the post, not in the comments.

5. Methods of distributing the photo to receive maximum exposure via retweets, shares, likes, etc.

6. Adherence to rules.

7. Chapter must be located in the 48 contiguous states and is able to be served by the Cruiser.

(The Cruiser does not travel to Hawaii or Alaska).

8. Availability of the Cruiser depends on a number of factors, including logistics and scheduling.

9. The winner will be notified via Twitter at @FBLA_National shortly before the Awards of Excellence program begins. Questions can be submitted to @FBLA_National.

All judging is at FBLA-PBL’s sole discretion and all decisions are final.

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Prizes

The winner will receive a Krispy Kreme Cruiser Sweet Stop. The Cruiser will visit your school in the 2015–16 membership year and distribute doughnuts. If there is a Krispy Kreme store in your area, the Cruiser will provide fresh-baked doughnuts. If there is not a store nearby, it will distribute pre-packaged doughnuts.

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Meet 2014’s Winner: Claysburg-Kimmel FBLA (Pennsylvania) Claysburg-Kimmel FBLA members Elizabeth Weiland, Samantha Medasie, and Maria Knisely attended the 2014 NLC in Nashville where they networked with fundraising companies for ideas. While speaking with Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, they learned of the #SweetStop contest that required members to submit a photo with the Krispy Kreme Cruiser and creatively demonstrate the partnership between FBLA and Krispy Kreme.

The girls, dressed in pajamas and FBLA T-shirts, captured a photo of them “dreaming of FBLA and Krispy Kreme.” The top five photos were posted to the FBLA-PBL National Center Facebook page where people voted for their favorite. Claysburg‑Kimmel secured the most votes and won a visit from the Krispy Kreme Cruiser to Claysburg‑Kimmel High School and Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary.

In October, the Cruiser traveled from North Carolina to Pennsylvania to distribute tasty treats to the students.

Elizabeth, Samantha, and Maria distributed doughnuts and Krispy Kreme hats to all of the students, and students toured the Krispy Kreme Cruiser. The members and students of Claysburg‑Kimmel thank Krispy Kreme and FBLA for sponsoring this wonderful experience.

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Meet Elijah Jackson

March of Dimes 2015 National Ambassador In 2002, Elise and Todd Jackson were overjoyed to be expecting their first child, and weren’t expecting any complications with the birth of their son, Elijah. Elijah was born 15 weeks early weighing just over a pound and was 11 inches long—the length of a sheet of paper.

Initially only given a 10 percent chance of survival, Elijah spent seven months in a newborn intensive care unit (NICU). He underwent several delicate surgeries in the early weeks of life, and has been through years of physical, speech and occupational therapy for the long-lasting health consequences of his early birth.

Like Elijah, about 450,000 babies are born too soon in the United States each year. Every minute a baby is born too soon.

FBLA-PBL and the March of Dimes have been working together for more than 40 years to help give every baby a healthy start. FBLA‑PBL members like you have raised more than $15 million to support the March of Dimes and its mission of healthier babies. By raising awareness and funds, you are helping the March of Dimes, the Jackson family, and families just like them. Together, we will reach a day when no baby is born too soon and no family has to experience the serious effects of preterm birth.

To learn more about what you and your chapter can do visit marchforbabies.org/students.

March of Dimes Mini-walk at #NLC2015 FBLA-PBL and the March of Dimes will sponsor a mini-walk at #NLC2015. All members and advisers are encouraged to participate and contribute to the March of Dimes. Remember to bring your $5 donation and get ready to have a great time!

Wednesday, July 1 @ 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

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National FUNDRAISERS Association Motor Club Marketing (AMCM) offers a roadside assistance program that earns profit now and on renewals. Email fbla@amcm-online.com, call 605.254.8876, or visit amcmfbla.com.

Country Meats features fresh, smoked snack sticks that everyone loves! Sell for $1 and receive 45% profit! For FREE SAMPLES call 800.277.8989 or visit countrymeats.com/samplepack.

Crazy About Cookies provides FBLA-themed tubs of cookie dough in six top‑selling flavors. Visit pinevalleyfoods.com/site/FBLA-fundraising/.

DormCo.com provides FREE $5 DormCo.com gift cards to give to each senior in your high school with your chapter earning 15% of all sales. Call Jeff at 888.925.2899, email FBLA@DormCo.com, or visit DormCo.com/FBLA. Krispy Kreme Fundraising offers doughnuts, BOGO cards, certificates, and coffee to help your chapter raise some dough! Visit krispykreme.com/fundraising, email fundraising@krispykreme.com, or call 800.4KRISPY. Ozark Delight lollipops are only available for fundraising. They do not sell to stores or other retail markets. Call 800.334.8991 or visit ozarkdelight.com.

Popcorn Palace offers premium popcorn in lots of flavors guaranteed to be fresh and delectable. Keep 50% profit upfront. To get your free information kit, call 800.873.2686 or visit popcornpalace.com/Home/Fundraising.

Pride Distributors specializes in producing “Your Town”-Opoly, a custom board game. Call Pride Distributors at 800.451.5442 or visit Townopoly.net.

Schermer Pecans offers a delicious and healthy fundraising product. Call 800.841.3403, email schermerpecans@yahoo.com, or visit pecantreats.com.

School Spirit Coffee provides personalized packaging for their coffee fundraiser.

Call 800.570.1443, email Debbie@schoolspiritcoffee.com, or visit schoolspiritcoffee.com.

Tom-Wat Fundraising features multiple fundraisers from catalog sales to cookie dough and much more. Call 800.243.9250, email sales@tomwat.com, or visit tomwat.com.

Zencaus offers FBLA gift cards that can be redeemed for a wide selection of products. Call 888.960.6148, email customerservice@zencaus.com, or visit fblagiftcards.com.

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Chapter HIGHLIGHTS

MISSOURI Gallatin FBLA members prepared a Bingo game to educate junior high students about the free enterprise system. With help from thei r adviser, they made five different bingo boards, developed questions about the free ente rprise system, and presented the game during a study hall. The junior high students lear ned a lot about the free enterprise system. The bingo game was a success!

MASSACHUSETTS PENNSYLVANIA Fleetwood FBLA teamed up with Andrew Maier Elementary School for National Read Across America Day, to honor the birthday of Dr. Seuss by reading his books and creating Seuss‑themed crafts. and created cat Kindergartners and first graders read The Cat in the Hat et and made masks, second graders read There is a Wocket in My Pock graders read wockets to go in pockets they laced themselves, and third ther.

Green Eggs and Ham and put rhyming egg puzzles toge “It turned out awesome,” said Andrew Maier’s Principal Chris Redding.

Masconomet FBLA participated in an American Management Association workshop on first job experiences and adjusting to the business world.

Participants learned about leadership and how to identify their own leadership identity and ability. This pilot workshop conducted by the state office, was a great success and the state board hopes to spread similar workshops throughout the state in the future.

NEW JERSEY Wallkill Valley Regional High School FBLA presented the March of Dimes with a check for $20,575 as a result of Super Night 2014. Super Night featured a 10-hour block, with more than 300 students taking part in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, a volleyball tournament, a dodgeball tournament, movie night, playing the Dating Game, and Jell-O eating contest.

The fundraiser focused on raising awareness about premature birth and raising money for research.

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KANSAS St. Mary’s Colgan (SM C) FBLA hosted a “Bus iness Lunch and Learn” with Eagl e Beverage Corporatio n President and General Manager Steve Beykirch who sp oke about becoming an entrepre neur and managing a business.

He discussed how impo rtant it is for a busine ss to keep accurate records of in ventory, especially with merchandise that may expire. Mr. Be ykirch brought figures from his business showing stud ents how they keep tr ack of sales, inventory, distributio n, and how to project sales. After the presentation, Mr. Beyk irch answered studen t questions and joined members for lu nch. SMC hosts two Bu siness “Lunch and Learn” sessions ea ch school year.

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TENNESSEE Coffee County FBLA members, officers, and advisers, along with volunteers, spent hours organizing the “Team Up to Tackle Breast Cancer” event. FBLA members sold T-shirts and Otis Spunkmeyer breast cancer cookies and hosted a “pink out” game sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance where the football team wore pink jerseys and all other participants at the game sported pink. A check for $5,000 from these activities was presented to the Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition with all funds set to benefit breast cancer patients in Coffee County.

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