FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America

2024-25 Officers

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!

2023-24 Promotional Video


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 MonthTaylor 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!!

Cook County Ford
ShadeTree Bakery
Chaparral Boats
Walmart
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 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

CHS FBLA
FBLA Connect
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

Gold Chapter of the Year
Chapter of the Year Award

Chapter of the Year Award 22-23

Wed Dec 06 01:16 PM

Badges Earned
State Leadership Conference

State Leadership Conference 22-23

Wed Dec 06 01:10 PM

Awards
Region Leadership Conference

Region Leadership Conference 22-23

Wed Dec 06 01:05 PM

Secret Santa Social
Secret Santa Social

Secret Santa Social 22-23

Wed Dec 06 01:01 PM

Cameron
BAA & Pizza Social Event

BAA & Pizza Social Event 22-23

Wed Dec 06 12:55 PM

News
Pretzel Rod Fundraiser Winners

Pretzel Rod Fundraiser Winners 22-23

Wed Dec 06 12:52 PM

Barry, Emily, and Caia
Fall Frolic

Fall Frolic 22-23

Wed Dec 06 12:50 PM

Caia
Fall Leadership Conference

Fall Leadership Conference 22-23

Wed Dec 06 12:48 PM

Stuffing Bags
Halloween Parade Service Project

Halloween Parade Service Project 22-23

Wed Dec 06 12:46 PM

Perry Fair
Fall Motivational Rally (Perry Fair)

Fall Motivational Rally (Perry Fair) 2022-23

Wed Dec 06 12:43 PM

Barry and Caia
SLOTS 2022-23

SLOTS

Wed Dec 06 12:42 PM

Chapter of the Year, Silver
Chapter of the Year Award

Chapter of the Year Award

Wed Dec 06 12:39 PM

Caia
Eager Business Award

Eager Business Award

Wed Dec 06 12:37 PM