FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA LOUISIANA CHAPTER GUIDELINES

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1 FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA LOUISIANA CHAPTER GUIDELINES

2 Table of Contents State Chapter Information... 3 FBLA Awards Program... 5 Louisiana Student Competitive Guidelines... 6 FBLA Competitive Awards Accounting I Agribusiness American Enterprise Project Banking and Financial Systems Business Calculations Business Communication Business Ethics Business Financial Plan Business Law Business Plan Community Service Project Computer Applications Computer Problem Solving Current Events and General Information Digital Video Production Economics Electronic Career Portfolio Emerging Business Issues Entrepreneurship FBLA Principles and Procedures Global Business Healthcare Administration Help Desk Hollis and Kitty Guy Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit Hospitality Management Impromptu Speaking Insurance and Risk Management Introduction to Business Introduction to Business Communication Introduction to Business Presentation Introduction to Business Procedures Introduction to Financial Math Introduction to Information Technology Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure Job Interview Local Chapter Annual Business Report Louisiana Who s Who in FBLA Award Marketing Mr. and Ms. Future Business Leader Parliamentary Procedure Partnership with Business Project Personal Finance Public Service Announcement Public Speaking I Public Speaking II Publication Design Richard D. Clanton Memorial Scholarship Award Sales Presentation Social Media Campaign Sports and Entertainment Management Spreadsheet Applications Website Design Word Processing Richard D. Clanton Memorial Award Preliminary and Final Rating Sheet Who s Who in Louisiana FBLA Award Preliminary and Final Rating Sheet Permission to Travel Form FBLA-PBL Dress Code Louisiana FBLA Chapter Guidelines 2

3 LOUISIANA FBLA STATE CHAPTER INFORMATION REMINDER: State and National dues are sent to the National Office in one check. The National Office will send correspondence to local chapters providing instructions on how to send dues. Chapters must pay both state and national dues. DUES: FBLA State $5.00 DUES: FBLA National $6.00 MAIL TO NATIONAL ADDRESS: National Membership Dues FBLA-PBL Inc. P. O. Box Baltimore, MD Phone: Fax: Website Address: ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. The Louisiana FBLA Adviser In-Service will be held on October 8, 2016 in Ville Platte at the Ville Platte Civic Center. Check the Louisiana FBLA website for registration information. 2. There will be three sites of the National Fall Leadership Conference. November 6-7 November November Omaha, NE Charleston, SC Baltimore, MD 3. Mr. FBL, Ms. FBL, and Parliamentary Procedure cash awards are given for the first place winner(s) at each district The district winners will be recognized at the 2016 State Leadership Conference opening session. Louisiana Who s Who in FBLA cash awards are given for the first, second, and third place winners at the state 5. Mr. and Ms. FBL Scholarship donations must be received on or before January 22. The Mr. and Ms. FBL Scholarship donation form is available online on the Louisiana FBLA web site. Please print a copy of the form before submitting it online. Keep a copy of the form for your records and include a copy with your check. Checks should be made payable to Louisiana FBLA. Donations should be mailed to: Mr. Andrew Ducote, State Adviser Louisiana FBLA 4200 Chateau Blvd. Apt. D Kenner, LA State Conference Plaque donations must be received on or before January 22. The State Conference Plaque donation form is available online on the Louisiana FBLA web site. Please print a copy of the form before sumitting it online. Keep a copy of the form for your records and include a copy with your check. Checks should be made payable to Louisiana FBLA. Donations should be mailed to: Mr. Andrew Ducote, State Adviser Louisiana FBLA 4200 Chateau Blvd. Apt. D Kenner, LA Contributions to the Louisiana FBLA Foundation must be received on or before January 22. The Foundation form is available online on the Louisiana FBLA web site. Please print a copy of the form before submitting it online. Keep a copy of the form for your records and include a copy with your check. 4. Mr. FBL, Ms. FBL, Parliamentary Procedure, and the Richard D. Clanton Memorial cash awards are given for the first place winner(s) at the state Checks should be made payable to: Louisiana FBLA Foundation Additional contributions should be mailed to: Louisiana FBLA Guidelines 3

4 Mrs. Mary Baker, Secretary-Treasurer Louisiana FBLA Foundation 4621 East Quail Hollow Lake Charles, LA FBLA Foundation: One dollar from each member s state dues will automatically be designated to the Louisiana FBLA Foundation; therefore, a chapter with 50 members will automatically be a member of the Foundation after paying their state dues. Chapters with fewer than 50 members may make an additional contribution for the balance of the $50 to become members. Chapters are encouraged to make additional contributions to the Louisiana FBLA Foundation. Membership Classifications include: Bronze: $ Silver: $ Gold: $ Honorary Life: $ or more Please note that a $50 chapter contribution will make your chapter eligible for Foundation membership. State winners from chapters belonging to the Foundation are eligible for the Foundation stipend to assist in expenses to the National Leadership Conference. Any funds allotted to the FBLA Chapters will be distributed after the National Leadership Conference. 8. FBLA 2016 District Conference Dates: District VI January 27, 2016 Southeastern Univ. Hammond District IV January 28, 2016 McNeese State Univ. - Lake Charles District V January 29, 2016 Conven. Center & Cajundome Lafayette District II Univ. of Louisiana Monroe February 3, 2016 District III Northwestern State Univ. - Natchitoches February 5, FBLA 2016 State Leadership Conference Dates: April 3-5, 2016 Conference Headquarters: Lafayette Convention Center and Cajundome, Lafayette, LA The State Conference Packet will be available online before the district conferences begin. Check the Louisiana FBLA website for updates. 10. ALL WRITTEN REPORTS AND/OR PROJECTS AND/OR APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 27. This includes: American Enterprise Project Business Financial Plan Business Plan Community Service Project Digital Video Production Electronic Career Portfolio Introduction to Business Presentation Local Chapter Annual Business Report Partnership with Business Project Public Service Announcement Publication Design Social Media Campaign Web Site Design THREE COPIES of the resume` and/or application materials for the following should be mailed to: Mrs. Jeanie Pontiff FBLA State Committee Member 935 Oscar Rivette Road Arnaudville, LA Job Interview Louisiana Who s Who Award (NLC Who s Who Contestant) Mr. FBL Ms. FBL District I Homer High School - Homer February 4, 2016 Louisiana FBLA Guidelines 4

5 THREE COPIES of the resume` and/or application materials for the following should be mailed to: Richard D. Clanton Awards Committee c/o Louisiana FBLA Mr. Andrew Ducote, State Adviser 4200 Chateau Blvd. Apt. D Kenner, LA Richard D. Clanton Memorial Scholarship Award (State Award) 11. FBLA 2016 National Leadership Conference Dates: Atlanta, GA June 29 July 2, The Outstanding Local Adviser award will be determined by the State Committee after receiving nominations. Local chapter members, as well as advisers from other schools, may nominate someone for Outstanding Local Adviser. All nominations must be submitted online on or before February 27. The nomination form is available online on the Louisiana FBLA website. events and guidelines for the Awards Program that will be available to Louisiana students. Some events at the national level are not offered at the district and/or state level. Members can only compete at the national level in events offered at the district and/or state level. When there is a difference between the National Awards Program and the Louisiana Awards Program, a notation will be made. Events are divided into three categories: Individual, Team, and Chapter events. At the district and state conference, whenever a chapter has several competitors in the same event, all of them must take the test at the same time either regular time or conflicting time, but together. A local chapter may enter three (3) competitors in all individual, objective test events. This does NOT include any of the speaking events, or any of the events that include a demonstration, interview, or performance later at the state Competitors who place in the top three at the state leadership conference in ALL events will be eligible to compete at the National Leadership Conference. This includes individual, team, and chapter events. FBLA Awards Program Competitive spirit and recognition of excellence reflect important aspects of the education process that prepares students for their roles in the American Enterprise System. Today s students demand and deserve learning experiences that enable them to achieve success through effective participation in careerrelated activities designed to reach professional goals. The Awards Program offers this opportunity by providing support for curriculum development that facilitates practical applications and increases conceptual knowledge of business principles. The National Awards Program at the National Leadership Conference exemplifies the range of activities and focus of Future Business Leaders of America. These events are based on projects developed from the goals of FBLA-PBL and the curriculums of business education programs. The State Awards Program attempts to conform to the National Awards Program as much as possible. Some differences do exist in order to serve the members of Louisiana FBLA. This specific guide contains all of the To compete at the NLC in Future Business Leader, those qualifying will be as follows: the Mr. FBL winner, the Ms. FBL winner, and the person scoring the highest on the Mr./Ms. FBL written exam at the FBLA State Leadership Conference will represent Louisiana at the NLC. At the National level, a member may enter only one individual or one team event, and one chapter event with the exception of a member taking the Parliamentary Procedure test for consideration as national parliamentarian. This person may compete in another event. Members may not compete in two chapter events. In the event a member is physically challenged and/or requires special event services in order to participate on the District or State levels, the adviser will be responsible for completing an Event Participant with Special Needs Form with the modifications needed and submit to the State Adviser two weeks before the Advisers please take note of the following opportunities for your students to earn Louisiana FBLA Guidelines 5

6 scholarship money. At all district conferences, the first place winners in Mr. FBL and Ms. FBL will receive $100. In addition, the winning parliamentary procedure team will also receive $100. At the state conference, the first place winners in Mr. FBL, Ms. FBL, and the Parliamentary Procedure team will receive $1000. The first place winners in Richard D. Clanton Memorial Award and the Entrepreneurship Team will receive $500. The first place winner in Who s Who in Louisiana FBLA will receive $500 plus the cost to attend the National Conference for a quad room. In addition, the second and third place winners in Who s Who in Louisiana FBLA will also receive $500. Special guidelines include: 1. Chapter advisers are responsible for all chapter business and activities. Correspondence with the state adviser must be with and through the local adviser (not a parent or student). 2. Advisers should refer to the state guidelines when competing at the district and state level. 3. Advisers should refer to the national guidelines when competing at the national level. 4. A student may not compete in more than two events with the exception of: Please encourage your students to compete in these events, particularly at our district conferences. Every chapter should have an entry in Mr. and Ms. Future Business Leader. A foundation donation is made to national competitors only and provided that the chapter is a member of the Louisiana FBLA Foundation. Any funds allotted to the FBLA Chapters will be distributed after the National Leadership Conference. FOR AN FBLA MEMBER TO QUALIFY FOR NATIONAL COMPETITION, THE MEMBER MUST TRAVEL WITH THE STATE DELEGATION TO THE CONFERENCE. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE. LOUISIANA STUDENT COMPETITIVE GUIDELINES The intent of the following guidelines is to increase the number of individual competitors that a local chapter could involve in the District or State Leadership Conference. Consideration has been given to the effects of a competitor s individual schedule and workload during a conference day as well as the extra workload that must be accommodated in the conference headquarters in determining the official results of the day. Additional consideration has also been given to the facilities and judges that will be required. American Enterprise Project Business Financial Plan Business Plan Community Service Project Digital Video Production Electronic Career Portfolio Local Chapter Annual Business Report Louisiana Who s Who in FBLA Award Richard D. Clanton Memorial Scholarship Award Partnership with Business Project Social Media Campaign Website Design 5. A school may enter three individuals in the following events: Accounting I Agribusiness Business Calculations Business Communication Business Law Computer Applications Computer Problem Solving Economics FBLA Principles and Procedures Healthcare Administration Insurance & Risk Management Introduction to Business Introduction to Business Communication Introduction to Business Procedures Introduction to Financial Math Introduction to Information Technology Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure Personal Finance Spreadsheet Applications Word Processing A local school does not have to offer or teach a specific course in order to enter a contestant in an event. For example, a local chapter member can enter Economics or Business Law although the school may not offer Economics or Business Law classes. Louisiana FBLA Guidelines 6

7 6. A school may enter one individual in the following events: Electronic Career Portfolio Help Desk Impromptu Speaking Job Interview Louisiana Who s Who in FBLA Award Mr. Future Business Leader Ms. Future Business Leader Public Speaking I Public Speaking II Richard D. Clanton Memorial Scholarship Award Sales Presentation 7. Only one team per local chapter may be entered: Current Events (2 to 3 members) Banking and Financial Systems (2 to 3 members) Business Ethics (2 to 3 members) Emerging Business Issues (2 to 3 members) Entrepreneurship (2 to 3 members) Global Business (2 to 3 members) Hospitality Management (2 to 3 members) Marketing (2 to 3 members) Parliamentary Procedure (4 to 5 members) Sports & Entertainment Management (2 to 3 members) 8. A school may have one entry (individual or one team of two members) in the following event: Publication Design 9. The following are classified as an individual or team event. The project may be authored by an individual member or by a team of two to three members. Business Financial Plan Business Plan Introduction to Business Presentation Digital Video Production Public Service Announcement Social Media Campaign Website Design 10. The following are classified as chapter events. The project may be authored by an individual member or by a team of two to three members. American Enterprise Project Community Service Project Local Chapter Annual Business Report Partnership with Business 11. A member may not compete in an event at District or State if they have competed in that event on the National level with the exception of the following rules which you can refer to: Repeat competitors for the National Leadership Conference in the National Guidelines. 12. The following events are considered to be linked in a series. Once a member has competed in the second or advanced event in the series he/she may not subsequently compete in the first or introductory event. Event series impacted by this regulation include: Introduction to Business Communication and Business Communication Introduction to Financial Math and Business Calculations Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure and Parliamentary Procedure. A competitor in Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure may not be a member of their chapter s Parliamentary Procedure team. Public Speaking I and Public Speaking II 13. In order to compete in events at the state level (other than written reports and projects), a school must receive a superior rating at the district level. 14. All students are expected to provide their own number two (#2) pencils in order to complete the answer sheets for tests to be machine graded. (Pencils should be sharpened before arrival at the testing site.) 15. There are NO registration refunds from the District Conference. 16. See the State Conference Planning Packet on registration refunds. Louisiana FBLA Guidelines 7

8 17. Current Events is a District and State event. There is no National competition for this event. 18. Students competing in the following events on the District and State level must compete in the event at the regularly scheduled time. These events cannot be re-administered. If there is a conflict, please consult the state adviser. District Current Events (Written & Oral) Speaking/Interview Events State Current Events (Written & Oral) Speaking/Interview Events Banking and Financial Systems (Written & Oral) Business Ethics (Written & Oral) Emerging Business Issues (Written & Oral) Entrepreneurship (Written & Oral) Global Business (Written & Oral) Help Desk (Written & Oral) Hospitality Management (Written & Oral) Introduction to Business Presentation (Oral) Job Interview (Preliminary and Final) Marketing (Written & Oral) Mr. FBL (Written & Interview) Ms. FBL (Written & Interview) Parliamentary Procedure (Written & Oral) Public Service Announcement (Oral) Publication Design Sales Presentation (Oral Preliminary and Final) Sports & Entertainment Management (Written & Oral) The team members who take the written tests must also be the same members to demonstrate or perform at the state conference for the following events. NO SUBSTITUTIONS OR ADDITIONS ARE PERMITTED: Banking and Financial Systems Business Ethics Emerging Business Issues Entrepreneurship Global Business Hospitality Management Marketing Parliamentary Procedure Sports & Entertainment Management The team members who take the written test must also be the same members to go on stage at the district and state conferences; NO SUBSTITUTIONS OR ADDITIONS ARE PERMITTED: Current Events 20. The following competitive events will be a collaborative test in which all team members will take one written test together: Banking and Financial Systems Business Ethics Emerging Business Issues Entrepreneurship Global Business Hospitality Management Marketing Sports & Entertainment Management 21. At District, there will be no demonstrations for the following events: 19. At the District and State Conferences, the entire team MUST TAKE THE WRITTEN TEST AT THE SCHEDULED TIME in the following events: Banking and Financial Systems Business Ethics Current Events Emerging Business Issues Entrepreneurship Global Business Hospitality Management Marketing Parliamentary Procedure Sports & Entertainment Management Louisiana FBLA Guidelines 8 Banking and Financial Systems Business Ethics Emerging Business Issues Entrepreneurship Global Business Help Desk Hospitality Management Marketing Parliamentary Procedure Sports & Entertainment Management 22. The following events are limited to students in only grades 7-10: FBLA Principles and Procedures Introduction to Business Introduction to Business Communication Introduction to Business Presentation

9 Introduction to Business Procedures Introduction to Financial Math Introduction to Information Technology Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure Public Speaking I 23. The following events are limited to students in only grades 11-12: Louisiana Who s Who in FBLA Richard D. Clanton Memorial Award 24. The following events are limited to students in only grades 9-12: Job Interview Mr. Future Business Leader Ms. Future Business Leader 25. Competitors MUST adhere to the dress code for all conference activities, including the awards ceremony. When advisers, members, and guests arrive at District Conferences and the State Conference, you must be in proper business attire for all conference activities. Award winners must be properly dressed in order to receive plaques on stage. Dress code monitors will be posted at the stage entrances to enforce the dress code. 26. NO COMPETITOR MAY LEAVE AND BE READMITTED ONCE THEY HAVE BEGUN TAKING THE TEST. Competitors will not be allowed into the testing area with phones or other memory storage devices. 28. Audiences are permitted to observe the following events, space permitting. Business Ethics Current Events Emerging Business Issues Introduction to Business Presentation Public Service Announcement Public Speaking I Public Speaking II Publication Design Sales Presentation 29. **NEW** Beginning with the school year the following policy will go into effect. District and State Conferences: Changes in competitive event entries for the district and state conference may be made only up to the late registration deadline. No substitutions and/or additions will be allowed on site for any individual written tests, interviews, or speaking events. New on-site competitive event entries will not be allowed at the district or state 27. Audiences are NOT permitted to observe the following events: Banking and Financial Systems Entrepreneurship Global Business Help Desk Hospitality Management Impromptu Speaking Marketing Parliamentary Procedure Sports and Entertainment Management Louisiana FBLA Guidelines 9

10 FBLA COMPETITIVE AWARDS INDIVIDUAL AWARDS EVENT LEVEL* Accounting I Agribusiness Business Calculations Business Communication Business Law Computer Applications Computer Problem Solving Economics Electronic Career Portfolio S/N FBLA Principles and Procedures [Grades 7-10] Healthcare Administration Help Desk Impromptu Speaking Insurance Risk & Management Introduction to Business [Grades 7 10] Introduction to Business Communication [Grades 7-10] Introduction to Business Procedures [Grades 7 10] Introduction to Financial Math [Grades 7-10] Introduction to Information Technology [Grades 7-10] Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure [Grades 7-10] Job Interview [Grades 9-12] Mr. Future Business Leader [Grades 9-12] Ms. Future Business Leader [Grades 9-12] Personal Finance Public Speaking I [Grades 7-10] Public Speaking II Sales Presentation S/N Spreadsheet Applications Word Processing Richard D. Clanton Memorial Scholarship Award [Grades 11-12] S Who s Who in FBLA [Grades 11-12] S/N TEAM EVENTS Current Events (2-3 members) D/S Banking and Financial System (2-3 members) Business Ethics (2-3 members) Emerging Business Issues (2-3 members) Entrepreneurship (2-3 members) Global Business (2-3 members) Hospitality Management (2-3 members) Marketing (2-3 members) Parliamentary Procedure (4 5 members) Sports & Entertainment Management (2-3 members) CHAPTER EVENTS American Enterprise Project (1 3 members) S/N Community Service Project (1 3 members) S/N Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit S/N Local Chapter Annual Business Report (1 3 members) S/N Partnership with Business Project (1 3 members) S/N THESE EVENTS CAN BE CLASSIFIED AS INDIVIDUAL OR TEAM OF 2-3 MEMBERS (Please consult your guidelines.) Business Plan S/N Business Financial Plan S/N Introduction to Business Presentation [Grades 7 10] S/N Digital Video Production S/N Public Service Announcement S/N Publication Design (Individual or Team of 2 members) S/N Social Media Campaign S/N Website Design S/N * D - District S - State N - National SPECIAL NOTE: These are the only events offered through Louisiana FBLA. The following event exists at the State Level but is not a part of the National Awards Program: Current Events. Louisiana FBLA Guidelines 10

11 ACCOUNTING I 1. Each local chapter may enter three individuals in this event. A competitor must not have had more than one (1) course of high school accounting instruction, nor be enrolled in or have completed any additional accounting courses. 2. Competitors will be given a one hour written journalizing account classifications terminology concepts and practices types of ownership posting income statements balance sheets worksheets bank reconciliations payroll depreciation manual and computerized systems ethics 3. One-fifth of those competing will receive a superior rating at the district 4. Calculators can be used in all written events 5. Since accounting terminology varies with textbook publishers, a list of cross-reference terms will be included in the test. AGRIBUSINESS 1. Each local chapter may enter three individuals in this event. 2. Competitors will be given a one hour written economics finance and accounting health, safety, and environmental management management analysis and decision making marketing AMERICAN ENTERPRISE PROJECT (Edward D. Miller Award) Each local chapter may submit one project for this event. 1. Entries may be created by an individual member or a team of two to three members. 2. First, second, and third place state winners are eligible for national competition. 3. The project must promote an awareness of some facet of the American enterprise system within the school and/or community and be designed for chapter participation. 4. Reports must describe chapter activities conducted between the previous State Leadership Conference and the current State Leadership Conference. 5. Competitors must prepare the report. Advisers and others are not permitted to write the report. 6. Report Guidelines: Front cover is not counted against page limit Front cover contains the following information: name of the school, state, name of the event and year (20XX- XX) Divider pages and appendices are optional and must be included in the page count Reports must include a table of contents and page numbers Pages must be numbered and formatted to fit 8 ½ x 11 paper Chapter reports start from previous State Leadership Conference to current State Leadership Conference Follow the rating sheet sequence when writing the report. Refer to the National Guidelines rating sheet If information is not available for the particular criterion, include a statement to that effect in your report Reports must not exceed 15 terminology and trends pages 3. One-fifth of those competing will receive a 7. Report file must be saved in the PDF superior rating at the district format as one document. The filename should be schoolname-aep.pdf Ex. sacredheart-aep.pdf. 4. Calculators can be used in all written events 8. The report PDF file must be uploaded through the online submission form Louisiana FBLA Guidelines 11 Points will be deducted if the written project doesn t adhere to the guidelines

12 located on the Louisiana FBLA web site on or before FEBRUARY Those who qualify for nationals need to refer to the NATIONAL GUIDELINES for additional criteria for the National Leadership Conference competition. BANKING AND FINANCIAL SYSTEMS 1. Each local chapter may enter one team of two to three members. 2. A collaborative objective test will be administered for this event at the district and state levels. 3. Competitors will be given a one hour written concepts and practices basic terminology government regulation of financial services impact of technology on financial services types/differences of various institutions ethics careers in financial services taxation 4. The finalists at the State level will be scheduled for a performance time. The interactive/role play presentation score will determine the final rank. The written test score will be used in the event of a tie. 5. At the district level, all members of a team must take the written test at the same time. 6. At the state level, the written test must be taken at the scheduled time. 7. An interactive case study will be given consisting of a problem or scenario encountered in the banking and financial business community. 8. This is a role play event. 9. Twenty (20) minutes before the performance, the team will receive the case study. 10. Two (2) 4 by 6 note cards will be provided to each competitor and may be used during event preparation and performance. Information may be written on both sides of the note cards. Note cards will be collected following the presentation. 11. No additional reference materials allowed. 12. Teams should introduce themselves, describe the situation, make their recommendations, and summarize their case. 13. All team members are expected to actively participate in the performance. 14. All questions raised in the case must be addressed during the presentation. 15. The team has seven (7) minutes to interact with a panel of judges and present the solution to the case. The judges will play the role of the second party in the presentation and refer to the case for specifics. 16. At the end of six (6) minutes, a timekeeper will stand until noticed indicating one (1) minute remains. At seven (7) minutes the timekeeper will stand indicating time is up. 17. One-fifth of those competing will receive a superior rating at the district 18. Calculators can be used in all written events are allowed in any event including during the prep and presentation time. 19. Refer to the National Guidelines rating sheet. 20. Performances are not open to conference attendees. BUSINESS CALCULATIONS 1. Each local chapter may enter three individuals in this event. 2. Competitors will be given a one hour written consumer credit mark-up and discounts data analysis and reporting payroll interest rates investments taxes bank records insurance ratios and proportions depreciation inventory 3. One-fifth of those competing will receive a superior rating at the district 4. Calculators can be used in all written events BUSINESS COMMUNICATION 1. Each local chapter may enter three individuals in this event. Louisiana FBLA Guidelines 12

13 2. Competitors will be given a one hour written nonverbal and oral communication communication concepts report application grammar reading comprehension editing and proofreading word definition and usage capitalization and punctuation spelling digital communication 3. One-fifth of those competing will receive a superior rating at the district 4. Calculators can be used in all written events BUSINESS ETHICS 1. Each local chapter may enter one team of two to three members. 2. A collaborative objective test will be administered for this event at the district and state levels. 3. Competitors will be given a one hour written make ethical business decisions in the business world and workplace provide a rationale for ethical decisions presented critical thinking and problem solving have outstanding verbal communication skills effectively answer questions 4. The finalists based on the written test score at the State level will need to schedule a presentation time following the opening session. The presentation score will determine the final rank. The written test score will be used in the event of a tie. 5. At the district level, all members of a team must take the written test at the same time. 6. At the state level, the written test must be taken at the scheduled time. 7. The 2016 State and National Leadership Conference topic to be researched and presented will be: Research an ethical topic related to animal testing on products for safety and human use of those products. 8. Competitors must research the topic prior to the conference and be prepared to present their findings and solutions. 9. Facts and data must be cited and secured from quality sources (peer review documents, legal documents, etc.). 10. Teams are permitted to bring prepared notes. 11. Books, other bound materials, and props will NOT be allowed. 12. Presentation of the entry must be conducted by competitors who authored the event. 13. Teams will have seven (7) minutes to present the ethical dilemma. At the end of six (6) minutes, a timekeeper will stand until noticed indicating one (1) minute remains. At seven (7) minutes the timekeeper will stand until noticed indicating time is up. At the end of the presentation, the timekeeper will record the time used. A five (5) point deduction will be made for presentations over seven (7) minutes. 14. Following each presentation, judges will conduct a three (3) minute question and answer period. 15. Calculators can be used in all written events 16. Refer to the National Guidelines rating sheet. 17. All performances are open to conference attendees, space permitting. Performing competitors of this event may not view other competitors performance in this event BUSINESS FINANCIAL PLAN 1. Each local chapter may submit one entry. 2. Entries may be created by an individual member or a team of two to three members. 3. First, second, and third place state winners are eligible for national competition. 4. This project is to establish and develop a complete financial plan for a business venture by writing a report on the topic given. 5. A one-page description of the plan should be the first page of the report (not included in the page count). 6. The 2016 State and National Leadership Conference topic to be researched will be: You just recently graduated from your university with a degree in Health and Physical Fitness. You played two sports at your university and continue to remain healthy by Louisiana FBLA Guidelines 13

14 working out and eating well. Your dream has been to open your own athletic club with high-end equipment, structured class exercise rooms, cardio exercise equipment, weight machines, and free weights. You want to offer 30- and 60-minute massages and personalized fitness plans. You will have locker rooms and operate 24 hours/7 days a week. There is an opportunity to grow and hire other employees who could be personal trainers working with you in the same school of philosophy. You have thousands of dollars of debt and no disposable income because you have not been hired for your first job since graduating. You really want to open this athletic club. You are planning to open your own facility in a 15,000 square foot, standalone building. You will need equipment, inventory, software for schedules, and more to open your doors. You did your research and you found a great opportunity to present your idea including a business financial plan to a major Angel Investor who may want to invest in your plan. Prepare a well-written business financial plan following the parameters and FBLA Performance Indicators as assigned. You will need to submit your report and then give a seven-minute presentation to the Angel Investor (judges). 7. Competitors must prepare the report. Advisers and others are not permitted to write the report. 8. Report Guidelines: Front cover is not counted against page limit Front cover contains the following information: name of the school, state, name of the event, name(s) of the competitor(s) and year (20XX- XX) Divider pages and appendices are optional and must be included in the page count Reports must include a table of contents and page numbers Pages must be numbered and formatted to fit 8 ½ x 11 paper Chapter reports start from previous State Leadership Conference to current State Leadership Conference Follow the rating sheet sequence when writing the report. Refer to the National Guidelines rating sheet If information is not available for the particular criterion, include a statement to that effect in your report Points will be deducted if the written project doesn t adhere to the guidelines Reports must not exceed 15 pages 9. Report file must be saved in the PDF format as one document. The filename should be schoolname-bfp.pdf Ex. sacredheart-bfp.pdf. 10. The report PDF file must be uploaded through the online submission form located on the Louisiana FBLA web site on or before FEBRUARY Those who qualify for nationals need to refer to the NATIONAL GUIDELINES for additional criteria for the National Leadership Conference competition. BUSINESS LAW 1. Each local chapter may enter three individuals in this event. 2. Competitors will be given a one hour written legal systems contracts and sales business organization property laws agency and employment laws negotiable instruments, insurance, secured transactions, bankruptcy consumer and product/personal liability computer law domestic and private law 3. One-fifth of those competing will receive a superior rating at the district 4. Calculators can be used in all written events Louisiana FBLA Guidelines 14

15 BUSINESS PLAN 1. Each local chapter may submit one entry. 2. Entries may be created by an individual member or a team of two to three members. 3. First, second, and third place state winners are eligible for national competition. 4. Business must not have been in operation more than twelve months. 5. An effective business plan should include the following information: Executive Summary provides a brief synopsis of the key points and strengths included in the plan. Company Description Industry Analysis Target Market Competitive Analysis Marketing Plan and Sales Strategy Operations Management and Organization Long-Term Development Financials Appendix 6. See National Guidelines page 62 for more details. 7. Competitors must prepare the report. Advisers and others are not permitted to write the report. 8. Report Guidelines: Front cover is not counted against page limit Front cover contains the following information: name of the school, state, name of the event, name(s) of the competitor(s) and year (20XX- XX) Divider pages and appendices are optional and must be included in the page count Reports must include a table of contents and page numbers Pages must be numbered and formatted to fit 8 ½ x 11 paper Chapter reports start from previous State Leadership Conference to current State Leadership Conference Follow the rating sheet sequence when writing the report. Refer to the National Guidelines rating sheet If information is not available for the particular criterion, include a statement to that effect in your report Points will be deducted if the written project doesn t adhere to the guidelines Reports must not exceed 30 pages 9. Report file must be saved in the PDF format as one document. The filename should be schoolname-bp.pdf Ex. sacredheart-bp.pdf. 10. The report PDF file must be uploaded through the online submission form located on the Louisiana FBLA web site on or before FEBRUARY Those who qualify for nationals need to refer to the NATIONAL GUIDELINES for additional criteria for the National Leadership Conference competition. COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT 1. Each local chapter may submit one project for this event. 2. Entries may be created by an individual member or a team of two to three members. 3. First, second, and third place state winners are eligible for national competition. 4. Reports must describe one (1) chapter project that serves the community. 5. The project must be in the interest of the community and be designed for chapter participation. Include: a description of the project, chapter member involvement, degree of impact on the community, evidence of publicity received, and project evaluation. 6. Competitors must prepare the report. Advisers and others are not permitted to write the report. 7. Report Guidelines: Front cover is not counted against page limit Front cover contains the following information: name of the school, state, name of the event and year (20XX- XX) Divider pages and appendices are optional and must be included in the page count Reports must include a table of contents and page numbers Pages must be numbered and formatted to fit 8 ½ x 11 paper Chapter reports start from previous State Leadership Conference to current State Leadership Conference Follow the rating sheet sequence when writing the report. Refer to the National Guidelines rating sheet Louisiana FBLA Guidelines 15

16 If information is not available for the particular criterion, include a statement to that effect in your report Points will be deducted if the written project doesn t adhere to the guidelines Reports must not exceed 15 pages 8. Report file must be saved in the PDF format as one document. The filename should be schoolname-csp.pdf Ex. sacredheart-csp.pdf. 9. The report PDF file must be uploaded through the online submission form located on the Louisiana FBLA web site on or before FEBRUARY Those who qualify for nationals need to refer to the NATIONAL GUIDELINES for additional criteria for the National Leadership Conference competition. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 1. Each local chapter may enter three individuals in this event. 2. Competitors will be given a one hour written basic computer terminology and concepts presentation, publishing and multimedia applications , integrated and collaboration applications netiquette and legal issues spreadsheet and database applications security formatting, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and proofreading 3. One-fifth of those competing will receive a superior rating at the district 4. Calculators can be used in all written events 5. School Site production testing will be administered by the State Office and sent to National Office for grading. The competitors will attend the NLC for the written portion of the test. COMPUTER PROBLEM SOLVING 1. Each local chapter may enter three individuals in this event. 2. Competitors will be given a one hour written operating systems networks personal computer components security safety and environmental issues laptop and portable devices printers and scanners 3. One-fifth of those competing will receive a superior rating at the district 4. Calculators can be used in all written events CURRENT EVENTS AND GENERAL INFORMATION (DISTRICT AND STATE) 1. Each local chapter may enter one team of two to three members. 2. A written test will be administered to all team members to determine eligibility for the oral competition. At the District level, the top 50 percent of the teams taking the written test will be eligible for the oral competition. The top ten will be recognized at the state The team with the highest written average score will also qualify for state competition. At the State level, the top 10 teams will compete in the oral competition. There is no competition on the National Level. 3. At the district level, all members of a team must take the written test at the same time. 4. At the state level, the written test must be taken at the scheduled time. 5. Team scores will be derived by averaging the written scores of the team members. 6. Only those members who take the written test will be allowed to compete in oral competition. 7. Competitors will be seated three deep across the stage. A drawing to determine stage position is held prior to the beginning of the event. Competitors will be questioned in consecutive order beginning with the first person on the first team and ending with the third person on the final team. After the completion of the first round and each subsequent round, all team members will move forward to fill vacated seats. All second and third team members will be questioned before the first team members are questioned again. No team will have to answer two (2) consecutive questions. Louisiana FBLA Guidelines 16

17 8. Each competitor will have the opportunity to draw a question. The question may come from the following areas: FBLA, Sports, State Events, National Events, International Events, Entertainment, and General Information. The competitor will be able to choose the category. 9. General information questions that anyone should know can be asked in any category. For example: National Question: What is the address of the White House? State Question: What is the state flower? 10. When answering questions involving names of individuals, these guidelines apply: a. Competitors may give only the last name or the first and last name. However, if both names are given, both names must be correct. b. If two or more people have the same last name and are involved in the same type activity, a first name must be given. 11. The event administrator may call time on a competitor if there is too long of a delay in presenting an answer. 12. Once a competitor begins to answer a question, the competitor may not change that answer. 13. The FBLA Facts category will contain questions relative to the FBLA Fact Sheet, information found in FBLA publications, and general questions about the guidelines for the State Awards Program. 14. Upon depletion of all questions, state capitals of the United States and capitals of countries will be used. Almanacs usually contain this information. 15. A panel of advisers will be assigned to determine the accuracy of answers. The decision of the panel will be final. 16. Calculators can be used in all written events DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION Using a popular cover song as a starting point, create a parody music video that will promote FBLA. It should incorporate music, acting, singing, and multiple production elements. 4. The production may use any method to capture or create moving images. 5. The production should include sources used to research the topic; development and design process; use of different video techniques; a list of equipment and software used; and copyright information for pictures, music, or other items. 6. The video should be at least two (2) and no more than four (4) minutes in length. 7. Competitors must prepare the production. Advisers and others are not permitted to help. 8. Competitors are expected to follow all applicable copyright laws. Refer to the Format Guide for copyright guidelines, page Any photographs, texts, trademarks, or names used on the site must be supported by proper documentation and approvals indicated on the site. 10. When applicable, the use of templates must be identified. 11. (Refer to the National Guidelines rating sheet.) 12. The description area of the video must contain copyright information as well as the name of the school, state, name of the event, name(s) of the competitor(s) and year (20XX XX). 13. Video must be uploaded through YouTube or SchoolTube, marked unlisted with comments disabled. 14. The video URL and competitive event information must be entered in the online Statement of Assurance form located on the Louisiana FBLA web site. 15. The completed online Statement of Assurance form must be submitted on or before FEBRUARY Those who qualify for nationals need to refer to the National Guidelines for additional criteria for the National Leadership Conference competition. ECONOMICS 1. Each local chapter may submit one entry. 2. Entries may be created by an individual 1. Each local chapter may enter three member or a team of two to three members. individuals in this event. 3. The topic to be developed in this 2. Competitors will be given a one hour written production and submitted for competition for the 2016 State and National Leadership Conference will be: basic economic concepts and principles monetary and fiscal policy productivity Louisiana FBLA Guidelines 17

18 macroeconomics market structures investments and interest rates government role types of businesses/economic institutions business cycles/circular flow supply and demand international trade/global economics 3. One-fifth of those competing will receive a superior rating at the district 4. Calculators can be used in all written events ELECTRONIC CAREER PORTFOLIO 1. Each chapter may submit one entry. 2. Entries are created by an individual member. 3. Entries will be judged according to the rating sheet. (Refer to the National Guidelines rating sheet). This event is to be specific to the career goals and professional experiences that the student has completed; it is not a show case of FBLA experiences. All information should reflect the student s accomplishments and experiences that have actually occurred. The portfolio must include: a resume` and a career summary. The career summary should include career choice, description of career, skills and education required, and future job outlook (e.g. monetary, advancement). Sample materials also must be included in the portfolio, These samples must include, but are not limited to, the following: Career-Related Education: Describe career-related education that enhances employability. Include a summary of school activities, career research projects, application of business education, and/or related occupational skills and their relationship to job. Educational Enhancement: Describe educational opportunities that enhance employability. Include career opportunities development planning, summaries of job shadowing, internships, apprenticeships, informational interviews, community service projects, and products developed during these experiences. Examples of Special Skills: Includes up to five (5) examples of special skills, talents, and/or abilities related to job and career goals. These may be in any format but must fit within the dimensions of the portfolio. Audio and/or video recordings may be included in the portfolio. 4. The production cannot exceed seven (7) minutes. 5. Competitor must prepare the portfolio. Advisers and others are not permitted to help. 6. The Electronic Career Portfolio may be submitted in a file presentation format with the filename schoolname-ecp.??? Ex. sacredheart-ecp.pptx or a URL. 7. The Electronic Career Portfolio file may be uploaded through the online submission form or the Electronic Career Portfolio URL and competitive event information must be entered in the online Statement of Assurance form located on the Louisinaa FBLA web site. 8. The completed Statement of Assurance form or the Electronic Career Portfolio file must submitted online ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY Those who qualify for nationals need to refer to the National Guidelines for additional criteria for the National Leadership competition. EMERGING BUSINESS ISSUES 1. Each local chapter may enter one team of two or three members. 2. A collaborative objective test will be administered for this event at the district and state levels. 3. The test questions are based on the topic for the given year. 4. The finalists at the State level will be scheduled for a performance time. The presentation score will determine the final rank. The written test score will be used in the event of a tie. 5. At the district level, all members of a team must take the written test at the same time. 6. At the state level, the written test must be taken at the scheduled time. 7. One-fifth of those competing will receive a superior rating at the district Louisiana FBLA Guidelines 18

19 8. The topic to be researched and presented during the 2016 State and National Leadership Conferences will be: In the last several years, the entertainment industry has undergone a substantial number of changes. In the original days of television, there was nothing more than antenna. This was followed by cable, satellite, digital cable, digital antennas, and now, online streaming. Unlocked and jailbroken devices have become increasingly available and popular. It is your responsibility to research the following: Legal implications of unlocked or jailbroken devices Ethical implications of unlocked or jailbroken devices Potential penalties for using unlocked or jailbroken devices Availability of software/hardware/services to unlock or jailbreak a device presentation is finished, the time used will be recorded, noting a deduction of five (5) points for any presentation over seven (7) minutes. 16. Following the presentation, judges will conduct a three (3) minute question-answer period. 17. Refer to the National Guidelines rating sheet. 18. Calculators can be used in all written events 19. All performances are open to conference attendees, space permitting. Performing competitors of this event may not view other competitors performance in this event ENTREPRENEURSHIP 1. Each local chapter may enter one team of two or three members. 2. A collaborative objective test will be administered for this event at the district and state levels. 3. Competitors will be given a one hour written Competitors should be ready to argue community/business relations both the pro (there is nothing wrong with legal issues using unlocked or jailbroken devices) initial capital and credit and the con (legally and ethically, personnel management unlocked or jailbroken devices are financial management wrong) and present the arguments for marketing management both sides of the scenario to a panel of taxes judges, Competitors should be ready to government regulations answer questions. 4. The finalists at the State level will be scheduled for a performance time. The 9. Competitors will be expected to research the interactive/role play presentation score will topic prior to the conference and be determine the final rank. The written test prepared to present both the affirmative and score will be used in the event of a tie. negative arguments. 5. At the district level, all members of a team 10. Teams will be permitted to bring prepared must take the written test at the same time. notes of any type for the presentation. 6. At the state level, the written test must be 11. No reference materials, visual aids, or taken at the scheduled time. electronic devices may be brought to or used 7. An interactive case study will be given during the preparation or performance. and consist of a decision-making 12. Teams will have seven (7) minutes to problem encountered by entrepreneurs present both sides. in one (1) or more of the following areas: 13. Teams should introduce themselves, business planning, human relations, describe the situation, present both financial management, and marketing. affirmative and negative and make their 8. This is a role play event. recommendations, and summarize their 9. Twenty (20) minutes before the case. performance, the team will receive the case 14. Presentation of the entry must be conducted study. by competitors who authored the event. 10. Two (2) 4 x 6 note cards will be provided to 15. A timekeeper will stand at six (6) minutes each competitor and may be used during the and again at seven (7) minutes. When the Louisiana FBLA Guidelines 19 business plan

20 event preparation and performance. Information may be written on both sides of the note cards. Note cards will be collected following the presentation. 11. No additional reference materials allowed. 12. Teams should introduce themselves, describe the situation, make their recommendations, and summarize their case. 13. All team members are expected to actively participate in the performance. 14. All questions raised in the case must be addressed during the presentation. 15. The team has seven (7) minutes to interact with a panel of judges and present the solution to the case. The judges will play the role of the second party in the presentation and refer to the case for specifics. 16. At the end of six (6) minutes, a timekeeper will stand until noticed indicating one (1) minute remains. At seven (7) minutes the time keeper will stand indicating time is up. 17. One-fifth of those competing will receive a superior rating at the district The first place team at state will receive a $500 cash award. 18. Calculators can be used in all written events are allowed in any event including during the prep and presentation time. 19. Refer to the National Guidelines rating sheet. 20. Performances are not open to conference attendees FBLA PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES 1. Each chapter may enter three individuals in this event. 2. Competitors will be given a one hour written FBLA organization bylaws and handbook national competitive events guidelines national publications creed and national goals 3. Students in grades 7, 8, 9 and 10 are eligible to compete in this event. 4. One-fifth of those competing will receive a superior rating at the district 5. Calculators can be used in all written events GLOBAL BUSINESS 1. Each local chapter may enter one team of two or three members. 2. A collaborative objective test will be administered for this event at the district and state levels. 3. Competitors will be given a one hour written basic international concepts ownership and management marketing finance communications (including culture and language) treaties and trade agreements legal issues human resource management ethics taxes and government regulations currency exchange international travel career development 4. The finalists at the State level will be scheduled for a performance time. The interactive/role play presentation score will determine the final rank. The written test score will be used in the event of a tie. 5. At the district level, all members of a team must take the written test at the same time. 6. At the state level, the written test must be taken at the scheduled time. 7. An interactive case study will be given and consist of a problem encountered in the international/global arena. 8. This is a role play event. 9. Twenty (20) minutes before the performance, the team will receive the case study. 10. Two (2) 4 x 6 note cards will be provided to each competitor and may be used during the event preparation and performance. Information may be written on both sides of the note cards. Note cards will be collected following the presentation. 11. No additional reference materials allowed. 12. Teams should introduce themselves, describe the situation, make their recommendations, and summarize their case. 13. All team members are expected to actively participate in the performance. 14. All the questions raised in the case must be addressed during the presentation. 15. The team has seven (7) minutes to interact with a panel of judges and present the Louisiana FBLA Guidelines 20