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, March 10! 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!
Do you want to be an officer for the 2025-2026 year? If you completed a BAA level by January 31, you are eligible to apply to be an officer for next school year. Mrs. Carter has sent out an email regarding running for office for next school year. Please read the requirements carefully and complete your application process by February 28.
Congratulations to our February Member of the Month, Eli Fender!
February Service Project is to bring books to donate to the local elementary/middle schools. Please bring your books to Mrs. Carter or Mrs. Tillman by February 26.
We now have 53 members! The Top Recruiter Race winner is Ana'ey Hernandez who recruited five members!
Congratulations to the following members who have earned BAA levels this month:
- Laiba Munir, Jackie Salazar - Contributor level
- Payton Furman - Advocate level
Region Leadership Conference was held at Lowndes High School on January 28, 2025, and the results are:
- Payton - Accounting 1 -- placed 7th and is advancing to state
- Taylor - Social Media Strategies -- placed 2nd, Business Communication -- placed 9th and is advancing to state in both events
- Alyssa - Intro to Business Procedures -- placed 10th and is advancing to state
- Ana'ey - Public Service Announcement -- placed 3rd
State Leadership Conference will be March 14-16, 2025 in Atlanta. Permission slips are due by March 7.
FBLA Week is the week of February 10. See the calendar below and the email that Mrs. Carter sent, and be sure to participate in the activities!
- Monday – Teacher Appreciation (Do a good deed for one or all of your teachers) & Recruit a Friend (You could have invited a friend to the meeting today).
Tuesday – FBLA Spirit Day (Wear an FBLA T-shirt. Send your pictures to Mrs. Carter.) & Service Activity (Come to Mrs. Carter’s advisement to make goody bags for lunch, custodian staff, teachers, and office staff).
Wednesday – FBLA Quiz (See how much you know about FBLA. Take the quiz that will be sent to your email to try and win a prize) & Lunchroom Staff Appreciation (Deliver goody bags to staff).
Thursday – Adviser Appreciation (let your FBLA advisers know how much you appreciate them) & Teacher Appreciation (Deliver goody bags to teachers).
Friday – Member Appreciation (Come by Mrs. Carter’s room during the day to get a goody.) & Custodian/Office Appreciation (Deliver goody bags to custodians and office staff).
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






We are proud of all the FBLA members who are getting involved.
Fri Dec 13 12:30 PM






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







