Future Business Leaders of America

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

Congratulations to our February Member of the Month, Zamaria Bryant!

We had 51 members last year and wanted to exceed that amount this year! Currently, we are already up to 62 members. We have been recruiting members all year and competing for a top recruiter award. I'm proud to announce that our top recruiters have brought three new members each to FBLA. Congratulations to Ana'ey Hernandez and Jackie Salazar.

Ice Cream Party will be held on March 11 until 5 pm. Seniors that earned their cord will receive it at the event. (See Senior FBLA Members below)

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)!

February's service project is to donate books for the local elementary and middle schools. Bring your books by February 27.
The Alzheimer's Association--Ongoing donation of loose change (bills if you can) that is due April 24. We have currently raised $508.12. Keep it coming, FBLA!!
Summer Blessings--Payton is working on her Capstone project, the last level of BAA. She will be placing three blessing boxes around Adel this summer with shelf-stable food. Families that need food can pull from her boxes for assistance. What she needs from us is donated canned foods and shelf-stable items to replenish her boxes this summer. She is asking all clubs at CHS and classes to donate. The club or class that donates the most will receive biscuits at their last meeting. We won the food drive, so let’s win this one too. Donations are due by April 6. You will earn service hours for donating.

State Leadership Conference is held in Atlanta, GA, this year on March 13-15. We have 7 members attending.

Future Business Leader (Sam)
Advertising (Ana'ey)
Business Law (Ana'ey)
Computer Problem Solving (Abel)
Cybersecurity (Abel)
Website Design (Payton)
Advanced Accounting (Zamaria)
Human Resource Management (Tomas)
Insurance & Risk Management (Tomas)
Healthcare Administration (Jackie)
Journalism (Jackie)
Intro to FBLA (Sam, Zamaria)
Networking Infrastructures (Payton)

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.

Congratulations to Sam Moore for completing her Contributor level.
Congratulations to Jackie Salazar for completing her Leader level.
Congratulations to Zamaria Bryant for completing her Contributor level.

* 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.