National FBLA History – Flashcards
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Who is the Father of FBLA?
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Hamden L. Forkner, Columbia University, New York
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Where was the first local FBLA chapter organized in the U.S.?
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Johnson City, Tennessee in 1942
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Where were the first state chapters of FBLA organized?
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Iowa and Indiana in 1947
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Who formed the first Phi-Beta Lambda chapter?
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University of Northern Iowa in 1958
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When was the Professional Division formed?
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1989
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When was the grand opening of the PBLA-PBL National Center?
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1991
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Who retired as President and Chief Executive Officer in 1997?
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Dr. Edward D. Miller
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What and when was formed for students in grades 5-9?
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FBLA-Middle Level Division in 1994
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When was the first National Leadership Conference held?
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Chicago, Illinois in 1952
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Where was the 2012 FBLA National Leadership Conference held?
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San Antonio, Texas
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Who was appointed as the association's first full-time executive director?
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Dr. Edward D. Miller
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When did the National Board of Directors approve establishment of the FBLA-PBL National Center?
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1979
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What foundation purchased 1.6 acres of land in the Center for Educational Associations, Reston, Virginia, as the site for a future FBLA-PBL National Center in 1981?
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The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation
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When did the National Center mortgage retire?
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2001
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Where was the 2013 FBLA National Leadership Conference held?
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Anaheim, California
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When was the last National Leadership Conference held in Washington, D.C.?
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1996
