FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America

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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2023-24
2024-25
Announcements
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.
- Be on the lookout for permission packets to get completed
- Competition Information (Georgia) -- https://georgiafbla.org/high-school-competitive-events/
- Competition Information (National) -- https://www.fbla.org/high-school/competitive-events/
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.
- Sign Up List -- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fbdIl3bcyHN2ucDGegtOob4MkY0hDpuQXlu4yvyI4bg/edit?usp=sharing
- Competition Information (Georgia) -- https://georgiafbla.org/high-school-competitive-events/
- Competition Information (National) -- https://www.fbla.org/high-school/competitive-events/
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!!
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 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













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