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 December Member of the Month, Jackie Salazar!
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.
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)!
- November/December's service project was to bring UNEXPIRED canned goods and non perishable items for needy families in Cook County for November and unwrapped, new toys for needy children for December. FBLA donated 73 toys and 523 canned goods.
- January's service project is to write letters to residents at local nursing homes. We would also like to include soft socks with the letters. Bring your letters/socks by January 29.
- The Alzheimer's Association--Ongoing donation of loose change (bills if you can) that is due April 24. If FBLA earns $500 by that date, we will have a special party. We have currently raised $208.12. Keep it coming, FBLA!!
Fall Leadership Conference was held in Athens, GA, this year on November 18-19. We had 12 that attended FLC.
- Broadcast Journalism (Eli, Josue, Azari)
- Career Portfolio (Yadira)
- Financial Planning (Sam & Abel)
- Future Business Educator (Emma)
- Impromptu Speaking (Ana'ey)
- Social Media Strategies (Mai, Jessica, Jackie)
- Job Interview (Payton)
Region Leadership Conference is held in Valdosta, GA, this year on January 15. We have 9 members attending.
State Leadership Conference is held in Atlanta, GA, this year on March 13-15. Members should be signing up now. Check your email for more information.
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.
Secret Santa - Interest form for Secret Santa was due November 14. Those interested received their name on November 20. Our Secret Santa party will be December 11 until 5:30pm.
