FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America
2026-2027 FBLA Officers:
Payton Furman - President
Jackie Salazar - Vice-President
Zamaria Bryant - Secretary
Sam Moore - Communications
Emma Phillips - Officer-Elect
Kamilah Merritt - Officer-Elect
Regina Salazar - Officer-Elect
Recap Video
Watch our 2026-27 Promotional Video and Join FBLA!
2023-24
2024-25
2025-26
Announcements
We look forward to an awesome new school year with FBLA! After the first open meeting in August, you must be a member to attend all future meetings. Dues are $25 and can be paid in cash or check to Mrs. Carter or through MySchoolBucks. Join during RUSH week for a special surprise.
RUSH Week--August 17-21:
- Make it Disappear Monday
- Time to Rise Tuesday
- Wacky Wednesday
- Rubber Duck Thursday
- Fix it Friday
We had 62 members last year and want to exceed that amount this year! Those that bring new members to join FBLA will be competing for the top recruiter award. The winner will be announced in December.
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 for CHS)!
- The Alzheimer's Association--Ongoing donation of loose change (bills if you can) that is due April 30, 2027. During the 2025-26 school year, FBLA earned $815.56. Let's crush that amount this year, FBLA!!
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 29, 2027.
Contributor Level
Zamaria Bryant
Payton Furman
Sam Moore
Jackie Salazar
Leader Level
Payton Furman
Jackie Salazar
Advocate Level
Payton Furman
Capstone Level
Upcoming Events
Thank you to our 2026-27 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 2026 - 2027
* 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 Valdosta (January)
* FBLA Week Activities (February)
* Alzheimer's Fundraisers (February)
* State Leadership Conference in Atlanta (March)
* National Leadership Conference in Columbus, Ohio (June 23 - June 26, 2027)
* 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





