FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America
2024-2025 FBLA Officers:
Ana'ey Hernandez - President
Josue Hernandez - Vice-President
Patience Scruggs - Secretary
Payton Furman - Treasurer
Eli Fender - Communications
Watch our 2024-25 Promotional Video and Join FBLA!
Announcements
The next FBLA meeting will be held in the cafeteria during advisement on Monday, December 9! You must be a member to attend. Dues are $20 and can be paid in cash or check to Mrs. Carter or through MySchoolBucks. We are looking forward to seeing you at our meeting!
Congratulations to our November Member of the Month, Taylor Furman!
November/December Service Project is to bring UNEXPIRED canned goods and non perishable items for needy families in Cook County for November and bring unwrapped, new toys for needy children at Christmas for December. Please bring your items to Mrs. Carter or Mrs. Tillman by November 14.
Please check your email for the Secret Santa form. If you wish to participate at our after-school party on Thursday, December 12, you must fill out and submit the form by Thursday, November 14. If you fill out the form, you will get the name and information of your person for who you will purchase a gift (under $20). Secret Santa names/information will be given out to participants on November 15.
The Top Recruiter Race winner will be announced at the December meeting! Keep up the good work! We have 52 members so far!
BAA/Competition Night was a blast! Congratulations to the following members who have earned Business Achievement Awards so far:
- Taylor Furman - Contributor level
- Emma Hamilton - Contributor, Leader, and Advocate levels
Fall Leadership Conference will be held in Athens on November 19-20. We're looking forward to our trip and competitions. The following members will be competing:
- Emma and Ana'ey - Broadcast Journalism
- Payton - Job Interview
- Taylor - Social Media Strategies
Region Leadership Conference will be held in Moultrie on January 24, 2025. The following members will be competing:
- Payton - Accounting 1, Financial Math
- Taylor - Business Communication, Personal Finance
- Alyssa - Business Communication, Intro to Business Procedures
- Nathaniel - Economics, Financial Math
- Josue - Financial Math, Personal Finance
- Ellijah - Personal Finance, Marketing
- Emma - Hospitality and Event Management, Public Speaking
- Ana'ey - Word Processing, Public Service Announcement
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)!
Check us out on social media -- Cook High School FBLA on Facebook and Twitter and @cookfbla on Instagram. Georgia FBLA can be found on Facebook, Twitter, 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 31, 2025.
See Mrs. Carter or Mrs. Tillman 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 31, 2025.
Upcoming Events
Thank you to our sponsors!!
FBLA Goals
* 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.
Documents
Activities Planned for 2024 - 2025
* SLOTS in Cordele (July)
* Sign-Up for BAA
* Fall Rally in Perry (October)
* Fall Leadership Conference in Athens (November)
* Toys for Cook Kids (November/December)
* Region Competition (December)
* Region Leadership Conference in Moultrie (January)
* FBLA Week Activities (February)
* March of Dimes Service Projects and Fundraisers (February)
* State Leadership Conference in Atlanta (March)
* National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, CA (June 28 - July 2, 2025)
* Many, many more . . .
Chapter News
FBLA Attend Fall Motivational Rally at Perry Fair
Mon Oct 28 01:00 PM
FBLA Attends State Leadership Conference
Wed May 08 09:30 AM
Members enjoyed attending the conference in Moultrie and networking with other members in Region 1.
Wed Mar 13 09:18 AM
FBLA Chapter Champion Awards Received 2023-24 School Year
Thu Mar 07 09:11 AM
FBLA Attends Fall Leadership Conference 23-24 Written by Jess Taylor, Communications Officer
Fri Dec 08 12:36 PM
FBLA Chapter Champion Awards Received 2022-23 School Year
Wed Dec 06 01:18 PM
Fall Motivational Rally (Perry Fair) 2022-23
Wed Dec 06 12:43 PM