Future Business Leaders of America

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 August Member of the Month, Payton Furman!

We had 53 members last year and want to exceed that amount this year! Currently, we are already up to 26 members after RUSH week. 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. The cost will be $60 to attend. This will pay for your entrance into the rally and fair and an unlimited rides pass ($45). Part of the cost is a t-shirt ($15) that we will design and wear that day. The $60 will be due to Mrs. Carter or through MySchoolBucks by September 3. The rally and t-shirt are listed separately. You need to purchase both. There are a limited number of spots available, so sign up early.

T-Shirt Design: Members will VOTE on the design for the shirt for rally. On Thursday, August 21, Mrs. Carter will send out a Google form for members to vote on the design. The theme is Shattering Limits.
If you just want a shirt and are not attending rally, you can pay Mrs. Carter $15 by September 3 or purchase it on MySchoolBucks.

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)!

August service project is to donate new, unused school supplies. Bring your items to Mrs. Carter or Mrs. Copeland by August 29 to earn service hours.
September service project is to donate items for veterans and include thank you letters for their service. Bring your items to Mrs. Carter or Mrs. Copeland by September 29.

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.

BAA Night will be September 17 in Mrs. Carter's room from 3-6 pm. Come to work on your BAAs and eat pizza.

* 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.