FBLA Priciples: Procedures – Flashcards
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Font style used in Tomorrow's Business Leader
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Chicago Manual
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How many times a year is Tomorrow's Business Leader produced?
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4
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What regular articles are included in Tomorrow's Business Leader?
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President's Message, Officer Notes, Alumni Spotlight,Member Spotlight, Chapter News
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Membership deadline for fall publications and chapter/state membership awards.
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October 20
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Prematurity Awareness Month
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November 1-30
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American Enterprise Day
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November 15--celebrates free enterprise
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Adviser's Hotline
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online only edition--keeps adviser's informed about FBLA
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Second full week of February.
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FBLA Week
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Saturday of FBLA Week.
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Community Service Day
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National dues deadline to FBLA voting delegates and competitive events.
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March 1
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Membership Madness/Membership Mania deadline
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March 1
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Membership Achievement, 100% Class Participation, Outstanding Chapter, Distinguished Business Leader deadline.
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April1
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BAA America Award deadline
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April 1
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BAA Future, Business, and Leader deadline
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March 1
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"Eco-Chapter" Go Green Project deadline
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May 15
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Duties of the President
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Preside over and conduct meetings according to accepted parliamentary procedures by keeping members and discussion on track.
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Duties of Vice-President
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Assists the president in the discharge of duties. Fills in for president in meeting when president is gone. Serves as ex-officio member of chapter committees.
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Duties of the Secretary
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Prepare the program of work once it is approved by the chapter adviser. Prepares and records minutes of meetings.
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Duties of the Treasurer
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Prepares the chapter budget. Keeps financial records. Prepares monthly financial reports.
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Duties of the Reporter
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Develops media lists and public relations for the chapter. Does all press releases.
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Duties of the Historian
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Files paper and electronic clippings and pictures. Makes a scrapbook for the chapter. Helps the president with the Local Chapter Annual Business Report.
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Duties of the Parliamentarian
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Assists chapter member in understanding the basic purpose of parliamentary procedure.
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Program of Work
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Activities that chapter will do throughout the year with dates, duties and deadlines.
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The forum in which ideas are brainstormed, decisions are made and events planned.
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Chapter meetings.
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Prepared for every meeting and distributed to all in attendance and it is a framework for discussions.
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Agenda
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Parliamentary Procedures
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Maintain orderly meetings, protect rights of members, allow every opinion to be heard, enable majority rule, determine general will on a maximum number of items in a minimum amount of time.
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FBLA Emblem Ceremony
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Can be used with officer installation, new chapter instillation, or new member induction.
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President part of FBLA Emblem Ceremony
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"Service"
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Vice-President part of FBLA Emblem Ceremony
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"Progress"
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Treasurer part of FBLA Emblem Ceremony
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"Future"
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Reporter part of FBLA Emblem Ceremony
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"Business"
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Historian part of FBLA Emblem Ceremony
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"Leaders"
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Parliamentarian part of FBLA Emblem Ceremony
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"America"
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Installing Officers Ceremony white candle symbolizes.
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White is the tallest candle and stands for the whole chapter.
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Parliamentarian candle color in installation ceremony.
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Gray candle symbolizes the achievement possible when chapter meetings are conducted in an orderly fashion.
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Historian candle color in installation ceremony.
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Green candle symbolizes the satisfaction that can be derived from preserving the past and recording the present, while preparing for the future.
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Reporter candle color in installation ceremony.
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Violet candle symbolizes the inspiration and enlightenment that can be brought by reporting the activities of the FBLA chapter.
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Treasurer candle color in installation ceremony.
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Blue candle symbolizes the trust and confidence that the members have in your ability to safeguard all funds.
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Secretary candle color in installation ceremony.
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Yellow candle symbolizes constancy in attendance and in keeping members informed of the chapter's progress.
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Vice President candle color in installation ceremony.
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Orange candle symbolizes the harmony and faithfulness that should characterize your efforts in working with the president to carry out the ideals of the chapter.
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President candle color in installation ceremony.
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Red candle is the symbol of you duties and obligations to the chapter and its members.
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New Member Induction is lead by...
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The President and he/she goes over what Future, Business, Leader, and America.
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100% Classroom Attendance
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Membership building chapter award for recruiting all students in a class.
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Membership Achievement Award
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Recognizes chapters that maintain or increase membership.
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Membership Madness
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Recognition for recruiting 5 or more new members.
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Membership Mania
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Recognition for recruiting 10 or more new members.
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Who is eligible for Professional Membership?
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Anyone interested in FBLA.
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What are professional member dues?
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$23 per year (Lifetime member is $350 with $50 going to the state chapter)
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Official FBLA Fundraisers
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Clutch Performance--customized web site to sell items Country Meats--meats and cheeses Dave's Billboard--"business in a box" Otis Spunkmeyer--cookies Ozark Delight Candy Co.--suckers Pride Distribution--"Your Townopoly" Schermer Pecans--pecans School Spirit Coffee--custom coffee Tow-Wat--catalog sales Zinch.com--scholarship search ($1 for each sign up)
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How is FLBA-PBL organized?
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As a 501(c)(3)--non profit
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Who developed the concept for FBLA ? When? Where?
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Dr. Hamden L. Forkner in 1937 at Columbia University
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Where was the first high school chapter?
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Johnson City, TN in 1942
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When and where was the first PBL?
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1958 in Iowa
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When was the professional division started?
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1979
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When was the middle level started?
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1994
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What is the current FBLA membership number?
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215,000 members
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What is the middle level FBLA membership number?
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15,000 members
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What does ACTE stand for?
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Association for Career and Technical Education
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What does NASSP stand for?
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National Association of Secondary School Principals
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What does NBEA stand for?
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National Business Education Association
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How many FBLA goals are there?
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9
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How many FBLA creed stanzas are there? What do they start with?
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7 "I believe"
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The FBLA Code of Ethics has how many stanzas? What do they start with?
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8 "I will"
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What is the FBLA Mission Statement?
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Our mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.
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What is the FBLA Pledge?
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I solemnly promise to uphold the aims and responsibilities of Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda and, as an active member, I shall strive to develop the qualities necessary in becoming a responsible business leader.
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The male FBLA dress code will only allow a banded collar shirt with what?
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Sport coat or business suit.
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The female FBLA dress code will only allow capris or gauchos to be worn with what?
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A coordinating jacket.
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Can you wear a sleeveless dress?
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Yes
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Can you wear sling-back shoes and open-tow shoes?
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Yes
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Official acronyms for Future Business Leaders of America include...
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FBLA, PBL, FBLA-PBL, FBLA-PBL Inc.
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Service marks of FBLA are...
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Tomorrow's Business Leader, FBLA Adviser's Hotline, PBL Business Leader, FBLA Middle Level Advisers Hotline, The Professional Edge
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Who had the idea for FBLA?
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Hamden L Forkner in 1937.
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Where and when was the first FBLA chapter started?
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Johnson City, TN in 1942
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Where and when was the first state chapter of FBLA?
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Iowa in 1947.
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When and where was PBL started?
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1958 at the University of Northern Iowa.
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Who was appointed as FBLA's first executive director and when?
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Edward D. Miller in 1973
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What company donated the land that for the FBLA headquarters in 1981?
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The Conrad N Hilton Foundation..
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Where is the headquarters for FBLA?
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Reston, VA
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When did FBLA top 200,000 members?
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1987
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When was the ground breaking ceremony for the FBLA National Center?
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1990
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When was the grand opening of the National Center?
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1991
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When was the FBLA Middle Level formed?
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1994
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When did Edward D. Miller retire and who took his place as president and chief executive officer of FBLA?
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1997 Jean Buckley
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When was the National center mortgage retired?
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2001
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What does Article I of the FBLA by-laws establish?
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The name "Future Business Leaders of America"
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What does Article II section 1 of the FBLA by-laws establish?
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FBLA's purpose to provide opportunities for secondary students in business related fields to develop vocational and career supportive opportunities.
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What does Article II section 2 of the FBLA by-laws establish?
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The goal of FBLA.
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What does Article II of the FBLA by-laws establish?
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Membership
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What does Article III of the FBLA by-law deal with?
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Active members, Professional Members, Honorary Life Members, National Honorary Life Members.
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Can Honorary Life members vote and do they pay dues?
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No voting and they do not pay dues.
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How do you become an Honorary Life Member?
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They may be elected to a state or local chapter by a majority vote.
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Can National Honorary Life Members vote or pay dues?
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No on both.
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How do you become a National Honorary Life Member?
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They may be recommended by the membership and shall be accepted upon approval by the board of directors of FBLA.
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What does Article IV of the FBLA by-laws establish?
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Dues and Finance.
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How much are National Dues?
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$6.00
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What is the fiscal year of FBLA?
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July 1 - June 30. (Article IV section 5)
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What does Article V of the FBLA by-laws establish?
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Organization.
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Article V section 5 established the five administrative regions--what are they?
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Eastern Region (including Europe), Southern Region, North Central Region, Mountain Plains Region, and the Western Region.
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What is the Europe FBLA chapter known as?
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DsDDS-E
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What does article VI of the FBLA by-laws establish?
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Officers and Elections.
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What national offices does FBLA have?
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1 president, 5 vice presidents representing each region, 1 secretary, and 1 treasurer.
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To be a candidate for a national office office you must:
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1. Have at least one year left in your program 2. Have held an elective office in your state chapter 3. Be recommended by the chapter advisers and endorsed by your local/state chapters. 4. File an official application with the association president and chief executive officer by May 15. 5. Pass the officer screening committee and caucus in state chapter meetings. 6. Candidates for treasurer must have completed one year of accounting, bookkeeping, or record keeping.
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What does Section 3 of Article VI deal with ?
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Nominations
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What does Section 4 of Article VI deal with?
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Elections
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What does Section 5 of Article VI deal with?
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Term of Office.
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When does the term for newly elected national officers begin?
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At the close of the National Leadership Conference.
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What does NAP stand for?
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National Awards Program.
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How do you become the national Parliamentarian?
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You must score the highest on the Parliamentary Procedures test.
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What does Article VII of the FBLA by-laws establish?
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Duties of the National Officers. They are very similar to the chapter officer duties.
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What does Article VIII of the FBLA by-laws establish?
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National Leadership Conference
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How many voting delegates do state chapters get at NLC?
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2
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How many voting delegates do school chapter get at NLC?
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Under 50 members--2 50-100 members--3 Over 100 members--4
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What does Article IX of the FBLA by-laws establish
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National Executive Council
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What does Article X of the FBLA by-laws establish?
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Committees
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What does Article XI of the FBLA by-laws establish?
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Emblems and colors
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What are the official colors of FBLA?
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Blue and gold (section 3 article XI)
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Article XII of the FBLA by-laws establishes?
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Parliamentary Procedure--FBLA follows "Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised"
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Article XIII of the FBLA by-laws establishes?
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Amendments--must be submitted no later than April 1
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When were the FBLA by-laws last amended?
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July 3, 1995
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What are FBLA's publications?
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1. Tomorrow's Business Leader 2. PBL Business Leader 3. FBLA Adviser's Hotline (online) 4. FBLA Middle Level Adviser's Hotline (online) 5. PBL Adviser's Hotline (online) 6. The Professional Edge
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What is the Open Events Program?
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A number of exams that can be taken at the National Leadership Conference without any prequalification.
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What is America Saves?
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A national program that encourages students to save money.
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When is America Save Week?
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The last week of February in to the first days of March.
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What does AICPA stand for?
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American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
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What does AMA stand for?
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American Management Association
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What does Brainbench do for FBLA?
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They offer technical and career certification testing and FBLA members can take one test for free with them.
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What does CIW stand for?
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Certified Internet Web Professional
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What is Certiport?
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The offer certification exams on Microsoft and Adobe products.
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What is the official travel tour company of FBLA?
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Junior Tours--they offer trips to New York, Chicago, and Atlanta.
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What is Lifesmarts?
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The Ultimate Consumer Challenge--it is a free program open to all 6-12 grade students letting them compete on consumer awareness topics. Teamsmarts is also a part of this.
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What is FBLA official program that helps premature babies.
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March of Dimes
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What is the March of Dimes project called?
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Mission Lift
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Can you get grants from March of Dimes to help implement a fundraising program?
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Yes
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What is the Virtual Business Challenge?
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A program that students can enter and compete in. You run a "virtual" business and see how you do.
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When is FBLA week?
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The second full week of February.
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When is Community Service Day?
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The Saturday of FBLA Week.
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What does BAA stand for?
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Business Achievement Awards
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What are the four levels of the BAA?
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Future, Business, Leader, and America
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What are the three sections of each level of the BAA?
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Service, Education, Progress
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When is the deadline for the Outstanding Chapter Award?
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April 1
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What are the three areas of the Outstanding Chapter Award?
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Membership/Chapter Mgt. Community/School Education/Progress
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When is the dealing to submit the FBLA Distinguished Business Leader Scholarship?
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April 1
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What is the mission of the National Awards Program (NAP)?
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To prepare students for successful careers in business through support for curriculum development and innovative assessment tools.
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What are the three types of competitive events?
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Individual, Team, and Chapter
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When must dues by paid by to compete at Nationals?
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March 1
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What events are for 9th and 10th grader members only?
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Business Math FBLA Prin/Proc. Intro. to Business. Intro. to Bus. Communications Intro. to Parliamentary Proc, Intro. to Tech. Concepts Public Speaking I Word Processing I
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Who is the American Enterprise Project named after?
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Edward D. Miller
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How many teams or individuals will perform in the final round for performance events?
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15
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For events requiring a report what is the maximum number of pages?
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30 pages except for Business Financial Report is 15 pages. Including cover and back pages for both.
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For performance events, how many teams can each state enter at Nationals
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Two
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For online testing events, how many entries can each state enter?
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Three
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How many members can Desktop Publishing have?
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Two
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Who is the Gold Seal Award of Merit names after?
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Hollis and Kitty Guy
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Who is Local Chapter Annual Business Report named after?
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Hamden L. Forkner
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Who is the Parliamentary Procedure event named after?
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Dorothy L. Travis
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What level of the BAA must you complete to be considered for the Who's Who in FBLA?
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The Future level.
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When is the deadline for recommending a new or modified competitive event?
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The first Friday in May.
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What are the hours for Marketplace
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8:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm. EST
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Where is Marketplace located?
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Lanham, MD
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How long should you allow for orders placed with Marketplace to arrive?
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2-3 weeks
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Can you order custom 3'x6' banners from Marketplace?
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yes
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Who sponsors FBLA Principles and Procedures at NLC?
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Tennessee FBLA
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Which month is national Education for Business month?
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November
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What's the year of the dedication/grand opening of the FBL-PBL National Center?
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1991
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How long does the FBLA-PBL Board of Directors chairmen serve in that office?
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one year
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What year did FBLA gain independent status?
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1969
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When is American Enterprise Day observed each year?
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November 15
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What does NAP stand for?
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National Awards Program
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What is the official Parliamentary Procedure reference record of FBLA?
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Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised
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Job Interview consists of what three parts?
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Letter of Application, Resume, and Interview
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Who determines the cost of National Dues?
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The National Board of Directors
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Excluding the 3 division presidents, what is the term of office for the National Board of Director's members?
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3 years
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How much does the charter cost to activate/reactivate a chapter?
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$20.00
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How much does it cost to become a lifetime member of the professional division?
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$350
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What is another name for the Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit?
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Hollis and Kitty Guy Award
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How many members are on these teams? -Desktop Publishing -Parliamentary Procedures -Entreprenuership
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-2 -4-5 -2-3
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What is the national policy making body for National FBLA-PBL, INC?
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National Board of Directors
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How is FBLA-PBL INC. primarily funded?
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Membership Dues
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What is another term for a written plan of action?
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Program of Work
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A good resource on scholarships, competitive events, and bylaws is the:
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Chapter Management Handbook
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Which officer is prepared to explain any irregularity and its effect on the rights of all chapter members?
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Parliamentarian
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What state became FBLA's first state chapter?
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Iowa
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The parliamentary procedure term to close the meeting when no motion is pending and there is no future business called?
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Adjourn
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What is the national recognition program that recognizes local chapters who recruit 100% of a single course as chapter members called?
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100% Class Participation Award
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What category is Business Plan in?
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Individual/Team
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What's another name for the Parliamentary Procedure Event?
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The Dorothy L. Travis Award
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What is another name for the American Enterprise Project?
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The Edward D. Miller Award
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For what organization is the Mission LIFT held?
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March of Dimes
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What does LIFT stand for?
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Leading Into the Future Together
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What is the Post-Secondary Division of FBLA called?
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PBL or Phi Beta Lambda
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Who is the Father and Founder of FBLA?
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Hamden L. Forkner
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What is another name for the Local Chapter Annual Business Report Event?
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The Hamden L. Forkner Award
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According to the FBLA-PBL Format Guide, the top margin on a memorandum should be:
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2 inches
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According to the FBLA-PBL Format Guide, the only fonts allowed on a computer related skills test is:
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Times New Roman and Arial
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To what fictitious company is a letter of application addressed?
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Merit Corporation
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How long can an impromptu speaking speech last?
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4 minutes
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How long can a Public Speaking 1 speech last?
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4 minutes
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How long can a Public Speaking 2 speech last?
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5 minutes
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What online contest encourages members to test their skills at managing a distribution center individually or as a team?
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The Virtual Business Challenge
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This University offers scholarships to FBLA members interested in culinary careers:
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Johnson and Wales University
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What recognizes outstanding advisors with at least 20 years of service?
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Advisor's Wall of Fame
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What is the name of the intensive leadership training program held prior to the National Leadership conference?
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Institute for Leaders/IFL
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How many members must you recruit to be recognized for Membership Madness?
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5
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How many members must you recruit to be recognized for Membership Mania?
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10
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The Business Achievement Awards consist of how many levels? What are they?
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4. Future, Business, Leader, America
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Where was the first PBL chapter chartered?
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University of Northern Iowa
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The first FBLA chapter was chartered where?
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Johnson City, Tennessee
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What group was the original sponsoring group for FBLA?
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NBEA, National Business Education Association
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FBLA-PBL National Center is located at:
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1912 Association Drive, Reston, Virginia
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What is the name of the publication for middle school advisors?
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Middle Level Advisors Hotline
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What is the name of the publication for PBL members?
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PBL Business Leader
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What is the name of the publication for FBLA High School and Middle School members?
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Tomorrow's Business Leader
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What is the name of the publication designed for professional members?
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The Professional Edge
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How many publications are published by FBLA-PBL?
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5
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What is the FBLA fiscal year?
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July 1-June 30
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What two words are repeated throughout the FBLA-PBL Creed?
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I believe
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What does NBEA stand for?
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National Business Education Association
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Where can you buy FBLA-PBL merchandise?
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The Marketplace
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What is the last word of the FBLA-PBL pledge?
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Leader
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How many national officers can be elected from one state?
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1
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Into how many regions is FBLA divided?
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5
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What is the minimum of active chapters required in order for a state to be issued a state chapter?
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5
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What does CTSO stand for?
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Career and Technical Student Organization
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What is the method for breaking tie scores in objective graded tests?
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Performance on the last ten questions of the written exam
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In which month is National Career and Technical Week?
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February
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Who holds their scrumptious cookie dough fundraiser program through FBLA-PBL?
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Otis Spunkmeyer
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How many stanzas are in the FBLA-PBL creed?
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7
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How many FBLA goals are there?
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9
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What are the official colors of FBLA?
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Blue and Gold
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How many Ex-Officio Members are there?
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2
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How many people are on the National Awards Program Committee?
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10
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The First FBLA NLC was held where? What year?
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Chicago, Illinois 1952
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How many members are on the National Board of Directors?
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15
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What is the vote required to elect a national officer?
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Majority
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FBLA Candle Lighting Induction: Color for President?
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Red
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FBLA Candle Lighting Induction: Color for VP?
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Orange
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FBLA Candle Lighting Induction: Color for Secretary?
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Yellow
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FBLA Candle Lighting Induction: Color for Treasurer?
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Blue
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FBLA Candle Lighting Induction: Color for Reporter?
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Purple
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FBLA Candle Lighting Induction: Color for Parliamentarian?
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Gray
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FBLA Candle Lighting Induction: Color for Historian?
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Green
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FBLA Candle Lighting Induction: Color for the Club as a whole?
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White
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3 words on the FBLA emblem?
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Service, Education, Progress
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When is Career and Technical Education Month?
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February
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WHAT under NO circumstances should people do onstage during the Current Events competition?
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Cross your legs. It looks horrid. Cross ankles only ladies!
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What is the easiest mistakes you make in Business Attire?
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Incorrect shoes, wrong socks/tights
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What does NAP stand for?
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National Awards Program
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The First FBLA State Chapter was?
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Iowa
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Who was the 1999-2000 FBLA President ?
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Sunny Bergeron
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The official colors of FBLA-PBL are?
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Gold and Blue
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In a FBLA official Debate Each member of the debate has ____ times they are able to speak a motion?
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Twice
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Parliamentary Procedure is named after who?
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Dorthy L. Davis
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The Gold Seal Award of Merit is named after?
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Hollis and Kitty Guy
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FBLA-PBL is divided into ____ Administrative regions?
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Five
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The Three words of the FBLA and PBL emblems are ?
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Service, Education , and Progress
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FBLA week is held in which month every year?
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February
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A Local Chapter with 50 members would be entitled to how many local voting delegates ?
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Three
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What is the URL of the official FBLA-PBL website?
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www.fbla-pbl.org
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The first FBLA Local Chapter organized was?
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Johnson City, TN
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The minimum number of members you must have to be a official FBLA group is?
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Five
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In order to qualify for FBLA competitive event Dues must be turned in by
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March 1st
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American Enterprise Day is ?
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February
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How much is a lifetime membership in the Professional Division ?
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350.00$
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Who keeps the Minutes in a FBLA meeting?
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Secretary
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There are _____ Specific goals listed in the FBLA Bylaws?
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Nine
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Tomorrow's Business Leader is publish ___ times every year?
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5
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Who founded FBLA-PBL
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Hamden L. Forkner
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In what year was the Alumni Division known as the Professional Division ?
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1979
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When was the FBLA Middle Level Created?
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1994
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The FBLA -PBL National Center is located where?
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Reston, VA
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With the exception of the three division presidents and ex-officio members, the term of office for members of the Board of Directors is
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3 years
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The land for the FBLA-PBL National Center was purchased through a grant from the
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Conrad Hilton Foundation
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The Chapter office that presides over and conducts meetings is typically the
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President
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The Chapter office that assists the president in the discharge of duties and presides at meetings in the absence of the president is typically the
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Vice-President
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The source for official FBLA resources, emblematic items, publications, and study materials is
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FBLA-PBL Marketplace
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Not counting Chapter events, how many competitive events may an individual member compete in at the NLC?
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One
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How many National officers may be elected from the same state chapter in the same year?
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One
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The first FBLA chapter was chartered in what state?
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Tennessee
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Which of the following items is not considered business attire for females according to the official FBLA-PBL Dress Code?
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Skorts
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Which of the following items is not considered business attire for males according to the official FBLA-PBL Dress Code?
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Denim
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According to FBLA-PBL Dress Code, which of the following items cannot be worn for dances and caucusing?
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Cut-off jeans
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In order for a state to be issued an FBLA state chapter charter, there must be how many active local chapters?
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Five
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Provides PBL members and adviser with information about national programs, chapter activities, career and professional development, and local chapter successes.
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PBL Business Leader
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Provides FBLA and FBLA-Middle Level members with suggestions for chapter programs, career, and business-related articles, and news of local chapter activities.
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Tomorrow's Business Leader
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I believe _____ is right of every person.
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Education
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I believe the future depends on mutual understanding and cooperation among business, _______, labor, religious, family, and educational institutions, as well as people around the world. I agree to do my utmost to bring about understanding and cooperation among all of these groups.
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Industry
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I believe every person should prepare for a ______ occupation and carry on that occupation in a manner that brings the greatest good to the greatest number.
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Useful
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I believe every person should actively work toward improving social, political, ______, and family life.
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Community
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I believe every person has the right to earn a living at a useful occupation and that this right should not be denied because of ______, color, creed, sex, and handicap.
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Race
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I believe every person should take responsibility for carrying out assigned tasks in a manner that brings credit to self, associates, _______, and community.
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School
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I believe I have the responsibility to work efficiently and to think ______. I promise to use my abilities to make the world a better place for everyone.
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Clearly
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Develop competent, _______, business leadership.
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Aggressive
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Encourage members in the development of ________ projects that contribute to the improvement of home, business, and community.
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Individual
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Develop __________, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism.
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Character
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Assist students in the establishment of ________ goals.
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Occupational
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Facilitate the transition from ______ to work.
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School
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Which of the following people is the President and CEO of FBLA-PBL?
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Jean Buckley
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The 1999 National Leadership Conference is in which city?
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Chicago, IL
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The term of office for FBLA National Officers begins
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at the close of the National Leadership Conference at which the candidates were elected.
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All voting delegates of local and state chapters must be submitted to the national office no later than
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20 days prior to the National Leadership Conference.
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Of the following, who serves as an ex-officio, nonvoting member of the National Executive Council?
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President and Chief Executive Officer
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The FBLA National President serves as a member of the National Board of Directors for
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One year or until his/her successor is elected or appointed.
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Amendments to the FBLA National Bylaws cannot be proposed by
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Local Members
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Of the following national officers, which is not elected at a general session of the FBLA National Leadership Conference?
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Vice-President
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The quorum for all business meetings of the FBLA National Leadership Conference is
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A majority of the registered voting delegates.
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There are ______ specific goals listed in the FBLA bylaws.
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Nine
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To be nominated, candidates for FBLA national office must be approved by the
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Officer Screening Committee.
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What is the date of the FBLA-PBL National Center dedication/grand opening?
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August 9, 1991
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A local chapter with 101 members, would be entitled to how many voting delegates at the National Leadership Conference?
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Four
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Advisers and members taking advantage of the "early-bird" registration for the National Leadership Conference save how much money each?
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$10.00
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Not counting front & back covers, the maximum number of pages allowed for the Local Chapter Annual Business Report competitive event is
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Thirty
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The Parliamentary Procedure Award at the NLC is named in honor of
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Dorothy L. Travis
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Voting delegates must be certified no later than ___ days before the NLC.
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Twenty
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Which of the following does not sponsor a National FBLA-PBL scholarship program?
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Operation Enterprise
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In electing National officers, how many rounds of voting takes place before the candidate receiving the lowest number of votes is dropped from the ballot?
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Three
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The new name for FBLA-PBL's March of Dimes project is
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Mission LIFT
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In 1937, the concept of FBLA was developed by
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Hamden L. Forkner
