A Brief History...
The first chapter of the Fort Defiance High School Future Business Leaders of America was activated in September 2014. The chapter collected $10 state and national dues from 21 students. Advisers were: Mrs. Doris Gardner, Ms. Courtney Skemp, and Mrs. Heather Yeager.
2021-2022 Events
We returned to school 5-days a week with masks required in Fall 2021. In spite of no regular traditional monthly club days, we were able to increase membership (26 members) and participation as we held six monthly meetings during a modified activity schedule during teacher planning periods. Masks became optional in the middle of second semester; regional and state events returned to 'normal' as in-person conferences with virtual options. The State Leadership Conference was held during our Spring Break and no students were able to attend this year.
August 2021
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2021-2022 Officer TeamEllie Cook & Martha Lambert, Co-Presidents
D.J. Conklin, Secretary/Reporter Holden Crouse, Treasurer/Historian |
2020-2021 Year in Review
As we returned to school after being shut down in March 2020 for COVID-19, we had three members willing to serve as officers. They planned the October 20, 2020 meeting which was held at 7:30 am, with safe distancing, and a special guest speaker from the JMU Admissions Office, Mr. Jason Gochenour. Mr. Gochenour used Google Meet to speak to members remotely about tips on the college application process.
In 2020-2021, we had 15 members and their dues were paid for by a county source. Unfortunately, due to COVID restrictions, we did not have much participation or interest in our other planned activities. All FBLA Conferences were held virtually, due to COVID restrictions. In March and April, two members placed at Regionals and States in Financial Math and Impromptu Speaking events. Our president, A. McLean, competed at Nationals in the Impromtpu Speaking event. |
2020-2021 Officer TeamHailey Crouse & Anna McLean, Co-Presidents
Talal Mahmood, Secretary/Reporter |
2019-2020 Year in Review
July 2019
2018-2019 Year in Review2018-2019 Officers
Caleb Protil, President
Parth Raval, Vice President Brantley Harrell, Secretary Cara Landes, Treasurer/Historian 2017-2018 Year in Review
2016-2017 Year in Review...
In 2016-2017 our chapter participated for the first time in regional and state events. Officers attended a Fall Leadership Conference at the 4-H Center in Front Royal and another Leadership Dinner in January. We were excited to have two members compete and win at the regional level and go on to compete at the State Leadership Conference in Reston.
August 2016 - Back-to-School & Recruitment Activities
January 2017 - Career Development
2015-2016 Year in Review...
We welcomed Mrs. Tonya Cleveland as our new business teacher and FBLA adviser. During the second year of having a chapter of FBLA at FDHS, there were eleven members. For fundraising, the chapter continued to sell treats on the 'Candy Cart' after school in the main lobby.
Monthly meetings were held, including the following programs: August 2015 - Back-to-School Activities
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In 2019-2020, our chapter had 19 members. Our creative officer team conducted several interactive activities during our monthly meetings. We were pleased to have our regional and state presidents join us in November for a special combined meeting with the SMS FBLA chapter.
One day after three members competed at regionals, our schools were closed for the remainder of the year due to COVID-19. Therefore we did not attend the state conference. 2019-2020 Officer Team
In 2018-2019 our chapter had 15 members. Five members competed at regionals, with two advancing to state competition. At the State Leadership Conference in April, one student placed 4th in the Computer Problem Solving Skills event.
August 2018
In 2017-2018 our chapter had a slight increase in membership. We also had recognition at the State Leadership Conference in April, with a 4th place winner in Spreadsheet Application.
August 2017
2017-2018 Officers
Co-President, Rian Lipinski (Class of 2018)
Co-President, Madeleine Powell (Class of 2018) Vice President, Parth Raval (Class of 2019) Secretary/Reporter, Brantley Harrell (Class of 2020) Treasurer, Gwen Ragland (Class of 2019) 2016-2017 Officers
Co-President, Kayla Keister (Class of 2017)
Co-President, Austin Boyd (Class of 2017) Vice President, Tucker Dameron (Class of 2017) Secretary, Rian Lipinski (Class of 2018) 2015-2016 Officers
Co-President, Kayla Keister (Class of 2017)
Co-President, Austin Boyd (Class of 2017) Secretary, Rian Lipinski (Class of 2018) |
2014-2015 OfficersPresident, Blake Boyers (Class of 2015)
Co-Vice President, Rachel Miller (Class of 2015) Co-Vice President, Ashley Riley (Class of 2015) Secretary, Austin Boyd (Class of 2017) Treasurer, Austin Arbaugh (Class of 2016) |
2014-2015 Year in Review ...Monthly meetings were held where officers conducted business meetings using parliamentary procedures. The following monthly activities were conducted:
September 2014 - Team Building Activity & Recruitment
October 2014 - Team Building Activity
November 2014 - Entrepreneurship Activity
December 2014 - Community Service Activity
February 2015 - Entrepreneurship Activity & FBLA Week Events
March 2015 - Career Development Activity
April 2015 - Picture Day & Team Building Activity
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