FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America

2025-26 Officers

2025-2026 FBLA Officers

Ana'ey Hernandez - President

Josue Hernandez - Vice-President

Emma Hamilton - Secretary

Payton Furman - Treasurer

Jackalyn Salazar - Communications

Laiba Munir - Community Service

Samantha Moore - Membership Recruitment

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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 October Member of the Month, Ana'ey Hernandez!

We had 51 members last year and want to exceed that amount this year! Currently, we are already up to 55 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.

    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)!

    • September service project was to donate items for veterans and include thank you letters for their service. Thank you, FBLA, for donating 10 boxes.
    • 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.
    • November/December's service project is 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. Bring your items to Mrs. Carter or Mrs. Copeland by November 14.

    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. We have 12 that will be attending FLC.

    Region Leadership Conference is held in Valdosta, GA, this year on January 15. Members are allowed to choose two competitive events. The $30 registration will be due by November 14.

    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.

    • Members enjoyed BAA Night on September 17 in Mrs. Carter's room from 3-5 pm. Members in attendance started to work on their BAAs.

    Movie Night - Movie night will be held on October 17 until 6:16 pm. Please sign up by October 15 to attend on the Google sheet sent to your email. There is either a $2 or food item entry fee. 

    Game Night - Game night will be held on November 10 until 5:15 pm. Please sign up by November 6 to attend on the Google sheet sent to your email. Snacks will be provided.

    Upcoming Events

    Thank you to our 2025-26 sponsors!!

    ShadeTree Bakery
    Stephanie Renee's Salon and med Spa LLC
    Professional Locators
    Walmart
    Southeastern Supply Co.
    Cook County Ford
    Carter's Fried Chicken
    Stone's Home Furniture
    Way's Creative Catering
    Cook Community Bank
    Dough Boys Adel
    National
    National FBLA Website
    GA FBLA
    Georgia FBLA Website

    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.

    Activities Planned for 2025 - 2026

    * 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 Connect
    Ana'ey Hernandez
    October Member of the Month

    October Member of the Month

    Mon Oct 06 10:25 AM

    Waiting on the Meeting to Start
    September Monthly Meeting

    FBLA always has fun at our monthly meetings.

    Mon Sep 08 04:35 PM

    Josue Hernandez
    September Member of the Month

    September Member of the Month

    Mon Sep 08 04:16 PM

    Payton Furman, August MOM
    August Member of the Month

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    Mon Aug 18 09:21 AM

    FBLA Officers
    FBLA Officers Attend SLOTS

    FBLA Officers Attend SLOTS

    Mon Jul 21 02:15 PM

    Member of the Month
    March Member of the Month

    March Member of the Month

    Tue Mar 18 11:00 AM

    Eli Fender
    February Member of the Month

    Member of the Month

    Thu Feb 27 02:00 PM

    Attendees at RLC
    Region Leadership Conference

    Region Leadership Conference

    Thu Jan 30 04:00 PM

    Josue
    January Member of the Month

    Member of the Month

    Thu Jan 30 03:30 PM

    L to R, Josue, Emma, Payton, Ana'ey, Taylor, Eli
    Fall Leadership Conference

    FLC in Athens, GA

    Fri Dec 13 12:51 PM

    Emma Hamilton
    December Member of the Month

    December Member of the Month

    Fri Dec 13 12:31 PM

    Meeting Treat
    December Monthly Meeting and Awards

    We are proud of all the FBLA members who are getting involved.

    Fri Dec 13 12:30 PM

    Taylor Furman
    November Member of the Month

    November Member of the Month

    Fri Nov 15 10:15 AM

    Ana'ey Hernandez
    October Member of the Month

    Congratulations Ana'ey!

    Fri Nov 15 10:04 AM

    Payton Furman
    September Member of the Month

    Congratulations Payton!

    Fri Nov 15 10:04 AM

    FBLA Officers with Finding Nemo
    First Annual Trunk or Treat

    First Annual Trunk or Treat

    Mon Nov 04 11:45 AM

    Payton and Taylor
    BAA and Competition Pizza Night

    BAA and Competition Pizza Night

    Mon Nov 04 11:30 AM

    FBLA Members Attending
    FBLA Attend Fall Motivational Rally at Perry Fair

    FBLA Attend Fall Motivational Rally at Perry Fair

    Mon Oct 28 01:00 PM

    Scavenger Hunt Grand Prize Winner
    FBLA Spirit Day Scavenger Hunt

    FBLA Spirit Day

    Fri Sep 13 12:30 PM

    Pictured left to right (Eli Fender, Josue Hernandez Ramirez, Ana’ey Hernandez, and Payton Furman)
    Cook High School’s FBLA Attends SLOTS

    Cook High School’s FBLA Attends SLOTS

    Tue Jul 30 06:10 PM

    Gold Chapter of the Year
    FBLA Attends State Leadership Conference

    FBLA Attends State Leadership Conference

    Wed May 08 09:30 AM

    FBLA Week Meeting -- Invite a Friend
    February Monthly Meeting

    February Monthly Meeting

    Wed Mar 13 09:30 AM

    Jessica, Patience, Ana'ey, and Josue at Moultrie Tech
    Region Leadership Conference

    Members enjoyed attending the conference in Moultrie and networking with other members in Region 1.

    Wed Mar 13 09:18 AM

    News
    FBLA Chapter Champion Awards Received 2023-24 School Year

    FBLA Chapter Champion Awards Received 2023-24 School Year

    Thu Mar 07 09:11 AM

    Jessica and Josue
    December Member of the Month

    Student of the month for December

    Mon Jan 08 03:00 PM

    Attendees
    January Monthly Meeting

    Meeting for the month of January.

    Mon Jan 08 03:00 PM

    Merry Christmas
    FBLA Enjoys Secret Santa Party

    Secret Santa Party for FBLA

    Wed Dec 13 11:30 AM

    Josue, Treasurer, Leading the Meeting
    Monthly Meetings

    November Meeting

    Fri Dec 08 12:42 PM

    News
    FBLA Service Activities

    FBLA Service Activities 23-24

    Fri Dec 08 12:40 PM

    Savanna Hodges
    November Member of the Month

    November's Member of the Month

    Fri Dec 08 12:39 PM

    Gabby, Patience, Ana'ey, Khalil, & Angel
    Fall Frolic

    Fall Frolic 23-24

    Fri Dec 08 12:38 PM

    Josue Hernandez
    October Member of the Month

    October Member of the Month

    Fri Dec 08 12:38 PM

    Ana'ey Hernandez
    September Member of the Month

    September Member of the Month

    Fri Dec 08 12:37 PM

    Savanna, Gabby, Jess, Ana'ey, and Josue
    FBLA Attends Fall Leadership Conference

    FBLA Attends Fall Leadership Conference 23-24 Written by Jess Taylor, Communications Officer

    Fri Dec 08 12:36 PM

    Patience Scruggs
    August Member of the Month

    August Member of the Month

    Fri Dec 08 12:36 PM

    BAA and Competition Pizza Night
    BAA and Competition Pizza Night

    BAA and Competition Pizza Night 23-24

    Fri Dec 08 12:34 PM

    Fall Motivational Rally (Perry Fair)
    Fall Motivational Rally (Perry Fair)

    Fall Motivational Rally (Perry Fair) 23-24

    Fri Dec 08 12:32 PM

    Patience and Ana'ey
    SLOTS

    SLOTS 23-24

    Fri Dec 08 12:30 PM

    News
    FBLA Chapter Champion Awards Received 2022-23 School Year

    FBLA Chapter Champion Awards Received 2022-23 School Year

    Wed Dec 06 01:18 PM