Future Business Leaders of America

We look forward to an awesome year with FBLA! You must be a member to attend. Dues will be $25 and can be paid in cash or check to Mrs. Carter or through MySchoolBucks.

Congratulations to our September Memberof the Month, Josue Hernandez!

We had 53 members last year and want to exceed that amount this year! Currently, we are already up to 48 members. Remember to tell new members to list you as their recruiter to earn points towards the Top Recruiter Race award announced in December.

Fall Motivational Rally - We are excited to attend the Perry Fair on October 9. We will leave school that morning at 7:30 am and return at 6:30 pm. Students should wear their club-designed t-shirt that day.

T-Shirts will be delivered to attendees by October 3.
Be on the lookout for permission slip packets for the trip.

Community Service Award levels include Community (50 hours), Service (200 hours), and Achievement (500 hours). These hours can accumulate over your high school career and count toward your Service Seal on your diploma (120 hours needed)!

August service project was to donate new, unused school supplies. Thank you, FBLA, for donating 143 items to help students in Cook County.
September service project is to donate items for veterans and include thank you letters for their service. Bring your items to Mrs. Carter or Mrs. Copeland by September 26.
- We will package these items after school on September 29.
October service project is to donate bags of candy for the Fall Frolic and Trunk or Treat. Bring your candy to Mrs. Carter or Mrs. Copeland by October 24.

Fall Leadership Conference is held in Athens, GA, this year on November 18-19. Officers are allowed to attend and any member that chooses a competition that starts at FLC. Payment for FLC will be due September 30. Be on the lookout for the cost of the trip the week of September 15.

Sign Up List -- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fbdIl3bcyHN2ucDGegtOob4MkY0hDpuQXlu4yvyI4bg/edit?usp=sharing
Competition Information (Georgia) -- https://georgiafbla.org/high-school-competitive-events/
Competition Information (National) -- https://www.fbla.org/high-school/competitive-events/

Region Leadership Conference is held in Moultrie, GA, this year in January. Members are allowed to choose two competitive events. The $30 registration will be due by November 14.

Sign Up List -- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fbdIl3bcyHN2ucDGegtOob4MkY0hDpuQXlu4yvyI4bg/edit?usp=sharing

Competition Information (Georgia) -- https://georgiafbla.org/high-school-competitive-events/
Competition Information (National) -- https://www.fbla.org/high-school/competitive-events/

Check us out on social media -- Cook High School FBLA on Facebook and @cookfbla on Instagram. Georgia FBLA can be found on Facebook and Instagram.

Senior FBLA members who have earned the Contributor and Leader level BAA during high school will be awarded a graduation cord. BAA levels must be earned in order. Senior FBLA members who have earned the Contributor, Leader, Advocate, and Capstone level BAA during high school will be awarded a tricord. DUE DATE: FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2026.

See Mrs. Carter to receive login information for the Business Achievement Awards (BAA). You will receive a Level Award upon completion and verification of the online program. DUE DATE: FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2026.

BAA Night will be September 17 in Mrs. Carter's room from 3-5 pm. Come to work on your BAAs and eat pizza.

* Develop competent, aggressive business leadership.
* Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their world.
* Create more interest in and understanding of the American business enterprise.
* Encourage members in the development of individual projects that contribute to the improvement of home, business, and community.
* Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism.
* Encourage and practice efficient money management.
* Encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty.
* Assist students in the establishment of occupational goals.
* Facilitate the transition from school to work.