Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Headquarters | Haraway Center

11:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Registration/Seating Area

Room 102 A

Objective testing will be held in the Technical Education Building 1, Room 120.

Group 1 reports for testing at 12:15 p.m.

Group 2 reports for testing at 1:45 p.m.

*Students must have school ID or government issued ID to enter for testing. Students from all chapters are randomly assigned to both testing groups. If a student is taking more than one test, he/she will be testing in both groups.

3:30 p.m. Opening Session	Room 102 B
Introduction of 2023-2024 State Officers	Dr. Kimberly Jones, FBLA State Adviser
Call to Order	Mr. Briar Hamilton, State FBLA Vice President
Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance	Mr. Briar Hamilton, State FBLA Vice President
National Anthem	Dr. Angenette Dixon, MCCB
Greetings	Dr. Michael J. Heindl, NWCC President
Foundation Presentations/Remarks	Mrs. Lisa Courtney, FBLA-PBL State Coordinator
Parade of Chapter Presidents	Mrs. Lisa Courtney, FBLA-PBL State Coordinator
March of Dimes Awards	Ms. Christy Ferguson, ECCC FBLA Adviser
Local Who’s Who  & Gold Seal Chapters	Ms. Ashley Hobson, FBLA State Adviser
Introduction of Speaker	Ms. Arianna Chestnut, DSU, State FBLA Secretary
Keynote Speaker	Dr. Stephanie Duguid, Do Good Leadership
State Officer Candidate Speeches	Mrs. Lisa Courtney, FBLA-PBL State Coordinator
Announcements/Adjournment	Mr. Briar Hamilton, State FBLA Vice President

Campaign booths will be setup in the hallway following Opening Session.

Thursday, February 15, 2024

All event presentations will occur in the Haraway Center Rotary Room.

Room 102 A is the Seating Area; Room 102 B is the Holding Room.

Noise in the Seating Area must be kept to a minimum

8:15 a.m.	Sign-in
8:30 a.m.	Adviser Briefing
8:30 a.m.	Flight One students report to holding area
9:30 a.m.	Business Communication Test Technical Education Building 1, Room 120
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	State Officer Voting Technical Education Building 1, Room 120

COMPETITIVE EVENTS FLIGHT ORDER

Friday, February 16, 2024

9:30 a.m.

Awards of Excellence Program

2024 COMPETITIVE EVENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION

   FBLA DRESS CODE

Future Business Leaders of America members and advisers should develop an awareness of the image of one’s appearance projects. The purpose of the dress code is to uphold the professional image of the association and its members and to prepare students for the business world.  Appropriate attire is required for all attendees – advisers, members, and guests – at all general sessions, competitive events, regional meetings, workshops, and other activities unless otherwise state in the conference program.  Conference name badges are part of the dress code and must be worn for all conference-related functions.

ACCEPTABLE

1. Business dress
2. Dress shoes/dress boots
3. Business suit with blouse OR collared dress shirt and neck or bow tie
4. Dress pants or skirt with blouse OR collared dress shirt and neck or bow tie
5. Blazer with dress pants and blouse OR collared dress shirt and neck or bow tie

MISSION

FBLA inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences.