Florida FBLA 2024 SLC Communicator

THE FLORIDA

COMMUNICATOR Florida Future Business Leaders of America

WHAT'S INSIDE WELCOME MESSAGE FROM STATE PRESIDENT

SLC SCHEDULE

AN OVERVIEW OF THE CONFERENCE

MIDDLE SCHOOL TOUR GET TO KNOW FL SLC SPEAKER

SILENT AUCTION

A PREVIEW OF THE FUNDRAISER

VOLLEYBALL/MOD FLORIDA FBLA FOUNDATION

PAST COMMUNICATOR SEE OUR PAST EDITIONS

Conference ip h rs e d a e L te Sta arch 15-18 Hilton Orlando | M

REPORTER’S MESSAGE THANK YOU FROM THE REPORTER

and much more!

SLC 2024 SPECIAL EDITION WELCOME TO THE STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 2024!

Keynote Speaker Mr. Alex Sheen

Florida FBLA

Florida FBLA

STATE OFFICER TEAM

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Florida FBLA State Officer Team is made up of nine officers from across the state, who are responsible for many Florida FBLA initiatives and ready to serve.

The Florida FBLA Board of Directors is composed of business professionals, FBLA Advisers, and the State Presidents. It is Florida FBLA's policy making body.

Vinesh Jarajapu, President Middleton High School

flfblapres@gmail.com

Lea Hernandez Bower, Secretary Riverview High School Sarasota

flfblasec@gmail.com

Fabio Fabbiani, Reporter

Mater Academy Charter High School

flfblarep@gmail.com

Anika Prasad, Parliamentarian Strawberry Crest High School

flfblaparl@gmail.com

Gabriel Smith, Region I VP Bethlehem High School

flfblavp1@gmail.com

Nikhil Kumar, Region II VP Creekside High School

flfblavp2@gmail.com

Sophia King, Region III VP Sebastian River High School

flfblavp3@gmail.com

Macie Sullivan, Region IV VP Lakewood High School

flfblavp4@gmail.com

Joel Vincent, Region V VP

Suncoast Community High School

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Mr. Ron Pierce, President Business & Industry Representative Ms. Tonya Alvarez, Vice-President Professional Division Representative Ms. Jody Jones Florida FBLA State Adviser Ms. Brenda Kirkland FBLA High School Representative Mr. Kevin Schacter FBLA High School Representative Ms. Melissa Konkol FBLA High School Representative Mr. Brian Simmons FBLA High School Representative Mr. Will Cohen FBLA High School Representative Mr. Paul Minzenko FBLA Middle School Representative Dr. Cathileen Montersachio Collegiate Representative Ms. Glenda Bethel Collegiate Representative Dr. Joanne Muniz Collegiate Representative Mr. Vinesh Jarajapu FBLA State President Mr. Chad Mayo Collegiate State President Mr. Albert Amaya Professional Division President Mr. Robert Quinn FABTES Representative Mr. Chris Borg Professional Division Representative Ms. Kaitlyn Owen Business & Industry Representative Mr. Alan Alvarez Business & Industry Representative

The Florida Communicator: SLC Special Edition

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CONTENTS

THE FLORIDA

COMMUNICATOR

SLC Special Edition

FLORIDA LEADERSHIP

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WELCOME MESSAGE

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SLC 2024 AGENDA

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MIDDLE SCHOOL TOUR

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SLC SILENT AUCTION

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GOOSECHASE

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PIE IN THE FACE

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OUTLOOK TO NLC

5

CALENDAR

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PAST COMMUNICATORS

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EDITOR’S NOTE

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FLORIDA FBLA STATE OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS FROM THE STATE PRESIDENT HIGHLIGHTS & MAIN EVENTS FUEL YOUR EXPERIENCE

BY THE FLORIDA FBLA

SLC SCAVENGER HUNT MARCH OF DIMES FUNDRAISER

Florida FBLA members at the 2023 State Leadership Conference

LOOKING FORWARD TO HOSTING IMPORTANT DATES FROM FLORIDA FBLA READ THE PAST COMMUNICATORS

SOCIAL MEDIA

A NOTE FROM THE STATE REPORTER

@fblafl @floridafblapbl floridafbla-pbl.com

RESOURCE

CENTER

Members at Awards at our 2023 State Conference

Check out the latest resources on the Florida FBLA Linktree linktr.ee/fblafl

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WELCOME MESSAGE FLORIDA FBLA STATE PRESIDENT

WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE

STATE PRESIDENT

By Florida FBLA State President Vinesh Jarajapu

Greetings Florida FBLA! VINESH JARAJAPU | FLFBLAPRES@GMAIL.COM Florida FBLA,

Welcome to the 2024 Florida FBLA State Leadership Conference! I’m ecstatic to join our members here in Orlando celebrating everyones’ many achievements and accomplishments. This coming weekend will be filled with exciting events, networking, and leadership development opportunities.

Looking back on the year, we’ve accomplished so much. The State Officer Team has worked hard throughout the year to bring our members new resources and ways to level up their leadership! Through virtual live sessions, comprehensive toolkits, and member resources, we’ve paved the way for our members to Fuel Their Future!

This weekend, I cannot wait to see how you all Fuel Your Future. Your competitive events will demonstrate your mastery of business knowledge and skills. The workshops will bring you professional knowledge from the real world. And most importantly, your fellow members will form connections to last a lifetime.

This State Leadership Conference, we bring tons of activities for you to maximize your conference experience. We encourage you to participate in all of these activities! From the Florida FBLA Foundation Silent Auction, to our SLC Scavenger Hunt on Goosechase, to our State Officer Pie in the Face, these activities will level up your conference experience.

I cannot wait to meet all of our members this year, and furthermore see what we all can accomplish in Florida FBLA as we Fuel our Futures!

Yours in Leadership, Vinesh Jarajapu Florida FBLA State President flfblapres@gmail.com

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SLC AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS AND MAIN EVENTS

SLC 2024 AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS FOR EXACT PRESENTATION TIMES & LOCATIONS VISIT THE YAPP APP

Friday, March 15th 3:00 p.m - 5:30 p.m.

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

5:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

8:30 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.

Conference Registration Hotel Registration State Officer Candidate Meeting Judges’s Meeting Performance Event Preliminaries Notified Event Finals Written Test for Performance Events Opening General Session

9:45 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

11:30 p.m.

Regional Meetings In-Room Curfew

Saturday, March 16th 7:30 a.m.

8:15 a.m.

8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m

Event Coordinator Meetings Judge’s Meeting State Officer Candidate Booths

9:00 a.m.

9:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

AM Case Study Finalist Report to Holding Prelims/Finals for Performance Events Written Test Events

9:00 a.m - 3:15 p.m.

10:00 am - 3:15 p.m 2:00 p.m.

2:30 p.m - 4:45 p.m.

3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m

Download the “YAPP” app to stay updated on the agenda!

11:30 p.m

Various Workshops PM Case Study Finalist Report to Holding Performance Event Finals Voting Opens (for Voting Delegates) FBLA Foundation Volleyball Tournament In-Room Curfew

Sunday, March 17th 7:30 a.m.

Rehearsal for Outgoing District Presidents

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

12:45 a.m - 2:45 p.m.

7:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m.

Immediately Following 12:00 a.m

Second General Session & Keynote District Directors/Presidents Luncheon Awards Rehearsal (New District Presidents) Awards Assembly & Officer Installation NLC Meeting for Advisers & 24-25 Officers In-Room Curfew

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MIDDLE SCHOOL TOUR FUEL YOUR EXPERIENCE

Middle School Tour: Members Selected & Opportunities at SLC The Florida FBLA State Leadership Conference Middle School Tour is a unique opportunity for middle school members to gain firsthand experience on the behind the scenes processes at the State Leadership Conference. Each year, only 10 members from across the state are selected to participate in this experience and spend the day with the State Officer Team.

This year, we congratulate the following members:

Aditya Pangil Ananya Shah Anvitha Senthil Ariana Elser Banks Mortimer

Emilia Kulikowski Rishi Gavini Shrina Surve Yash Panpaliya Zachary Greene

Visit the backstage of the State Leadership Conference and see how sessions are set up!

Network with other Middle School members and the Florida FBLA State Officer Team!

Watch the State Officer campaigning process and interact with candidates!

Talk to empowering speakers at workshops!

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SLC SILENT AUCTION

BY THE FLORIDA FBLA FOUNDATION

The Florida FBLA Foundation Silent Auction What is the Silent Auction?

The Florida FBLA Foundation has put together a silent auction, taking place at the 2024 State Leadership Conference. A variety of objects, ranging from video games to signed memorabilia will be available to bid on throughout the conference. For students and advisers alike, we are confident that there will be something for you.

LOOKING FOR THE AUCTION?

FIND US AT THE STATE CONFERENCE!

SNEAK PEAK AHEAD:

Nintendo Switch - OLED Model

Morgan Wallen Concert Tickets

Two Night Hotel Stay

Bam Adebayo Autographed Photo

Beats Studio Pro Headphones

Tears of the Kingdom Videogame

AND SO MUCH MORE!!!

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GOOSECHASE & PIE IN THE FACE

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

2024 FLORIDA FBLA SLC!

JOIN CODE: LP19Z4

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CALENDAR

FLORIDA FBLA DATES TO KNOW

IMPORTANT 2024 DATES

IN THE CURRENT MEMBERSHIP YEAR January 1

Receipt deadline for letter of intent to run for national office

January 20-21

Winter Board of Directors Meeting

January 30

Receipt deadline for Spring Communicator Articles

February 1

Collegiate State/National Dues Postmarked for State Eligibility

February 11-17

National FBLA Week

February 11-13

Tallahassee Trip for State Officers

February 15

MS/HS receipt deadline SLC registration/hotel reservations/prejudged materials/State Officer Applications

February 21

Collegiate receipt deadline SLC registration/hotel reservations/prejudged materials/State Officer Applications

March 15 - 18

MS/HS State Leadership Conference, Hilton Orlando, Orlando, FL

March 21-24

Collegiate State Leadership Conference, Doubletree Seaworld, Orlando, FL

April 12-14

State Officer Training for Newly Elected State Officer Teams

April 13/20

Pre-NLCs

June 24-27

Collegiate National Leadership Conference, Orlando, FL

June 29-July 2

MS/HS National Leadership Conference, Orlando, FL

CHECK OUT OUR PAST FLORIDA COMMUNICATORS The Florida Communicator is the Florida FBLA State Publication which features the resources and stories from across the State Chapter! So far, we have released the Pre-NLC, Fall Edition, Winter 2024 for all of our members to enjoy!

WINTER 2024 FALL 2023 COMMUNICATOR COMMUNICATOR

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THANK YOU

FROM THE STATE REPORTER

A NOTE FROM THE

STATE REPORTER

and Editor of The Florida Communicator

FABIO FABBIANI | FLFBLAREP@GMAIL.COM

Florida FBLA:

On behalf of the entire State Officer Team and the Florida FBLA Board of Directors, I would like to thank you so much for reading and supporting the Florida FBLA Communicator. I am so proud of all that we have been able to accomplish together throughout this year through the reimagined Florida Communicator Program!

We began the year with a reimagined vision of what it means for Florida to go to NLC: The Florida FBLA Pre-NLC Communicator. This edition was the launch of the new design for The Communicator as well as a move to featuring the resources that helped Fuel the Future of Our Members. The Fall Communicator saw the launch of the Article Submission Program and highlighting of all the amazing things going on in both the state chapter and our local chapters, and the debut of the Florida FBLA Resource Center. The Winter Communicator continued the new formula for the Communicator with a focus on the Winter Activities of our local chapters.

Finally, we have this innovative SLC Edition. For the first time ever, we have a Florida Communicator geared to the State Leadership Conference.

This year has been so special for The Communicator Program. We have increased chapter participation thirteen-fold, substantially increased readership for the publication, and got it in the hands of our local chapters through expansive marketing. Florida FBLA, from the bottom of my heart, I thank you for joining me on this journey as State Reporter and coming on the ride as we reimagined the Florida Communicator.

Yours in Leadership, Fabio Fabbiani Florida FBLA State Reporter flfblarep@gmail.com

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