About California and Madera High FBLA
About Madera High FBLA
The Madera High FBLA Chapter was founded in 1952, two years after the first state leadership conference. Since then Madera High FBLA has been leading the way for future of business for 67 years. Apart from helping it's members gain skills for a career in business, it has also be able to offer leadership experiences as well, throughout the history of Madera High FBLA it has had young men/women been apart of the Central Section Leadership Team. Even to this day there are still representatives of Madera High take parting in the leadership experience that FBLA has to offer. Madera High FBLA has also gain recognition through different projects and competitive events.
About California FBLA
Mission
California FBLA is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) student organization committed to preparing today's students for success in business leadership. With over 50 years' experience, California FBLA is the premiere organization for student leaders.
California FBLA is an affiliate of Future Business Leaders of America - Phi Beta Lambda, Inc. - the largest student business organization in the world with more than 225,000 members.
FBLA is an important partner in the success of school-to-work programs, business education curriculums, and student leadership development. FBLA is recognized by the U.S. Departments of Education and Labor as an integral part of a co-curricular approach to business and leadership education.
The FBLA Mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. We bring our mission to life through the application of our Motto:Service, Education, and Progress.
Goals
The FBLA concept was developed in 1937 and launched in 1940, under the sponsorship of the National Business Education Association, to unite the thousands of individual business clubs in the nation's high schools and colleges. The first chapter was chartered at Johnson City, Tennessee on February 3, 1942. Two days later, the second chapter was organized in St. Albans, West Virginia. By the end of 1942, 39 chapters had been chartered; within three years, another 38 had joined; and 80 chapters were chartered by 1946. By 1947, the first state chapter was chartered in Iowa, with Indiana and Ohio quickly following. Within three years, a total of ten state charters had been issued.
1969 was a watershed year when articles of incorporation were signed and the association became FBLA-PBL, Inc. a non-profit student educational association with its own board of directors and full-time staff under the direction of CEO Edward Miller . Membership at this time was approximately 80,000 members in 4,500 local chapters. Dr. Miller retired as CEO of FBLA-PBL in 1997, marking a major milestone for the association. Jean Buckley was appointed at that time as the second CEO in the association's history.
California's involvement in FBLA began in 1947, with the chartering of Fullerton Junior College . The first State Leadership Conference was held on April 29, 1950, with over 200 members in attendance. State officers were elected at this time and a constitution approved. The conference theme was "Leadership in Action."
California FBLA celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2000, with a theme of "Building on Tradition . . . 50 Years of Excellence." Membership at this time exceeded 7,000 members in approximately 200 active chapters.
Click here for the State Officers' History Document. If you notice any errors or omissions, please notify the State Program Coordinator.
Conferences:
Leadership Development Institute (LDI). This statewide leadership development experience is generally held in late October or early November for chapter officers, members with leadership potential, and chapter advisers. The LDI is planned and hosted by the state officers and the state management team. Sessions include motivational general sessions, workshops presented by state leaders, and training delivered by professionals from the business community.
Section Conferences. Each section hosts one conference and a variety of training sessions each year. The training sessions are held early in the fall of each year and are designed to train chapter officers and leaders about the association and their role as local leaders. In addition, each section hosts an annual Section Leadership Conferences, held generally in late February or early March. Delegates at these events elect section officers, conduct section business, and participate in the first round of competitions leading to the State Leadership Conference.
National Fall Leadership Conferences (NFLCs). These nationally sponsored training programs are held each fall in various cities around the country. The program focuses on career development, chapter management, and general leadership education.
State Leadership Conference (SLC). Held in the spring, and rotated between the northern and southern regions of the state, the purpose of this conference is to elect state officers, conduct state business, offer leadership and career development training, and administer statewide competitions to determine who will represent California in national competitions.
Institute for Leaders (IFL). Held in conjunction with the National Leadership Conference, this focused, specialized training program represents the premier leadership and career training available to FBLA members. Participants select specific tracks to focus their training and participate in both required sessions and elective sessions where they can customize their overall experience. Tracks currently offered include Principles of OfficerShip, Mastering OfficerShip, Communications, Entrepreneurship, Personal Success, and Adviser Leadership.
National Leadership Conference (NLC). This nationally-sponsored conference is held in June or July of each year in a different city around the country. State winners compete in the various competitive events. Leadership training is offered and national officers are elected.
California FBLA is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) student organization committed to preparing today's students for success in business leadership. With over 50 years' experience, California FBLA is the premiere organization for student leaders.
California FBLA is an affiliate of Future Business Leaders of America - Phi Beta Lambda, Inc. - the largest student business organization in the world with more than 225,000 members.
FBLA is an important partner in the success of school-to-work programs, business education curriculums, and student leadership development. FBLA is recognized by the U.S. Departments of Education and Labor as an integral part of a co-curricular approach to business and leadership education.
The FBLA Mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. We bring our mission to life through the application of our Motto:Service, Education, and Progress.
Goals
- Promote competent, aggressive business leadership
- Strengthen confidence of students in themselves and their work
- Create interest in and understanding of American business enterprise
- Encourage development of individual projects to improve home, business, and community
- Facilitate the transition from school to work
- Assist students in the establishment of career goals
- Encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty
- Encourage and practice sound financial management
- Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism
The FBLA concept was developed in 1937 and launched in 1940, under the sponsorship of the National Business Education Association, to unite the thousands of individual business clubs in the nation's high schools and colleges. The first chapter was chartered at Johnson City, Tennessee on February 3, 1942. Two days later, the second chapter was organized in St. Albans, West Virginia. By the end of 1942, 39 chapters had been chartered; within three years, another 38 had joined; and 80 chapters were chartered by 1946. By 1947, the first state chapter was chartered in Iowa, with Indiana and Ohio quickly following. Within three years, a total of ten state charters had been issued.
1969 was a watershed year when articles of incorporation were signed and the association became FBLA-PBL, Inc. a non-profit student educational association with its own board of directors and full-time staff under the direction of CEO Edward Miller . Membership at this time was approximately 80,000 members in 4,500 local chapters. Dr. Miller retired as CEO of FBLA-PBL in 1997, marking a major milestone for the association. Jean Buckley was appointed at that time as the second CEO in the association's history.
California's involvement in FBLA began in 1947, with the chartering of Fullerton Junior College . The first State Leadership Conference was held on April 29, 1950, with over 200 members in attendance. State officers were elected at this time and a constitution approved. The conference theme was "Leadership in Action."
California FBLA celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2000, with a theme of "Building on Tradition . . . 50 Years of Excellence." Membership at this time exceeded 7,000 members in approximately 200 active chapters.
Click here for the State Officers' History Document. If you notice any errors or omissions, please notify the State Program Coordinator.
Conferences:
Leadership Development Institute (LDI). This statewide leadership development experience is generally held in late October or early November for chapter officers, members with leadership potential, and chapter advisers. The LDI is planned and hosted by the state officers and the state management team. Sessions include motivational general sessions, workshops presented by state leaders, and training delivered by professionals from the business community.
Section Conferences. Each section hosts one conference and a variety of training sessions each year. The training sessions are held early in the fall of each year and are designed to train chapter officers and leaders about the association and their role as local leaders. In addition, each section hosts an annual Section Leadership Conferences, held generally in late February or early March. Delegates at these events elect section officers, conduct section business, and participate in the first round of competitions leading to the State Leadership Conference.
National Fall Leadership Conferences (NFLCs). These nationally sponsored training programs are held each fall in various cities around the country. The program focuses on career development, chapter management, and general leadership education.
State Leadership Conference (SLC). Held in the spring, and rotated between the northern and southern regions of the state, the purpose of this conference is to elect state officers, conduct state business, offer leadership and career development training, and administer statewide competitions to determine who will represent California in national competitions.
Institute for Leaders (IFL). Held in conjunction with the National Leadership Conference, this focused, specialized training program represents the premier leadership and career training available to FBLA members. Participants select specific tracks to focus their training and participate in both required sessions and elective sessions where they can customize their overall experience. Tracks currently offered include Principles of OfficerShip, Mastering OfficerShip, Communications, Entrepreneurship, Personal Success, and Adviser Leadership.
National Leadership Conference (NLC). This nationally-sponsored conference is held in June or July of each year in a different city around the country. State winners compete in the various competitive events. Leadership training is offered and national officers are elected.