Wisconsin FBLA
e-Bulletin
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State President's Message
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Hello Wisconsin FBLA! Wow, it’s hard to believe that it’s already December. Time sure does fly!
It’s not too late for you and your chapter to complete your Business Achievement Awards, Community Service Awards, and the Outstanding Chapter Award. Registration for these programs is available on the
National FBLA Website
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Our state officer team and the
Wisconsin FBLA-PBL Foundation
are working hard to provide opportunities for chapters to grow their membership, deepen their involvement, and stay informed. Show your support by using
Amazon Smile
when you shop online and talk to FBLA alumni about becoming a
Friend of Wisconsin FBLA-PBL
.
Your chapter can also seek out community members who may be interested in sponsoring the WI FBLA State Leadership Conference, and direct them to the
sponsorship information online
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The first stop on your chapter’s journey to the
State Conference
and
Nationals
are the
Regional Leadership Conferences
held on February 1. For middle-level members, the middle-level Western conference will be held on February 8 and the middle-level Eastern conference will be held on February 15. Make sure that the members in your chapter are looking into what
competitive events
they plan to do in order to have ample to prepare. Also, check your Regional Vice President’s
Website
for updates on your region’s conference. The schedule, speaker information, workshop descriptions, and registration information will be available on these websites.
If your chapter has any questions or concerns at all throughout the year, do not hesitate to email me at
president@wifbla.org
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Brelynn Bille
State President,
Waupun Area High School
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State Members of the Month
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How to Succeed in Competition
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Madison O'Brion
State Parliamentarian,
Fall River High School
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As many of you have already picked the events you are going to compete in this year at the Regional Leadership Conference, you are wanting to start preparing for these events.
The first tip given for you to succeed this year while competing would be to study your topic inside and out. Ask your local chapter adviser or any of the state officers for information regarding your event. Study until you feel completely comfortable with your topic.
Second, make sure you have all materials ready for competition day. It’s always good to double check your list.
In the event of a tie, accuracy of the last 10 questions of objective tests will be used to decide placement, so consider answering these first.
If you are doing a presentation event, try to practice in front of a real business professional, whether it is a family friend or even your employer. Use their feedback to improve by competition day.
Last, go into competition day well rested and with lots of confidence. Good luck to all members!
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Keli Borem
Secretary/Treasurer,
Mauston High School
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Calling all Seniors! The time has come to focus on college applications, financial aid, and of course, scholarships. The national level of FBLA has a
multitude of scholarships
that have amazing opportunities for everyone. In addition to these scholarships, Wisconsin FBLA is proud to award the
Lorraine Missling Scholarship
to those who show initiative and appreciate the World of Opportunity that FBLA focuses on. This scholarship honors former Phi Beta Lambda State Adviser and University of Wisconsin Professor Lorraine Missling. Dr. Missling was a mentor and role model for FBLA advisers then and today. This scholarship has been established and given for over 30 years honoring her commitment to our organization and remembering her dedication to student leaders. If you intend on majoring in business education, information technology, business administration, or accounting- and are an official member of FBLA- this scholarship was made for you! This scholarship is due to the Wisconsin FBLA state office and the
UW-Eau Claire Foundation
by the third Friday in January so act fast and take advantage of this amazing opportunity! Continue your dedication to leadership and a future in business with the assistance of this scholarship.
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Brooke
Allemann
Vice President,
Cochrane-Fountain City High School
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Brelynn Bille
State President,
Waupun Area High School
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The Wisconsin Fall Leadership Conference was a huge success this year thanks to our various presenters and our keynote speaker, Stephen Mackey! Stephen inspired those who attended the conference to take charge of their lives. With his sports background and being a dad, he was able to connect with members and remind us that our goals are only achievable if we work for them. “What are you doing today to become better than you were yesterday?” was a key quote that carried his message through each keynote and during his breakout session with members. His humorous and engaging personality resonated with FBLA members as we all gathered in Stevens Point to learn how to build a World of Opportunity through our chapter work and state programs.
The state officer team and their advisers provided numerous workshops for members to learn about competitive event tips, the March of Dimes, FBLA dress code, leading with different personality types, fundraising, and teamwork. We also had Pat Rorabeck from SecureFutures present a session about financial literacy and how we can prepare for college, while also giving insight into how their program can be used to show projected income after college.
I would also like to say a huge thank you to everyone who contributed to our March of Dimes Miracle Moment, where the 422 members in attendance raised almost $470! Thank you all for supporting our national partner in their fight to end premature births.
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Madison O'Brion
State Parliamentarian,
Fall River High School
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A very successful Fall Leadership Lab was hosted by this years 2019-2020 state officers. The three day extravaganza would not have been as successful without the great members that attended the labs.
Each day started off with an opening session. The opening session included a brief introduction from the state officers attending, a March of Dimes Miracle Minute, and an introduction from our keynote speaker a former professional athlete, Erica Prosser. After the opening session the members were dispersed into groups to rotate through the workshops being presented that day. The workshops presented by the attending officers were to inform about the Business Achievement Award (BAA), Outstanding Chapter Award (OCA), and the Community Service Award (CSA). Erica Prosser also presented how to translate all the knowledge learned from FBLA into your real life. The first day in Madison, Isaac Wiegand, Wisconsin PBL Vice President presented a workshop to members. The second day in DePere, members were given a tour of the great St. Norbert College. On the last day in Menomonie, members were able to ask a panel of students from UW-Stout questions they had about college. After all workshops were presented, the day ended with a closing session to finish off each successful day.
Thank you to all the attending chapters at this years Fall Leadership Labs!
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