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

21 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. HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION 1. Each chapter may enter three individuals in this event. 2. Competitors will be given a one hour written objective test, which may consist of the managing office procedures medical terminology legal and ethical issues communication skills managing financial functions health insurance records management infection control medical history technology 3. One-fifth of those competing will receive a superior rating at the district 4. Calculators can be used in all written events as appropriate; however, no graphing calculators, PDAs (i.e., Palm Pilots), phones, or other memory storage devices HELP DESK 1. Each local chapter may enter one member. 2. An objective test will be administered for this event at the district and state levels. 3. Competitors will be given a one hour written help desk concepts help desk operations people component: help desk roles and responsibilities process component: help desk process and procedures information component: help desk performance measure help desk setting customer support as a profession management processes 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 state level, the written test must be taken at the scheduled time. 6. An interactive/role-play scenario will be given based on customer service in the technical field. 7. This is a role play event. 8. Ten (10) minutes before the performance, the competitor will receive the scenario. 9. Two (2) 4 x 6 note cards will be provided to the 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. 10. No additional reference materials allowed. 11. Competitor should introduce himself/herself, describe the situation, make the recommendations, and summarize the case. 12. All questions raised in the case must be addressed during the presentation. 13. The competitor has five (5) minutes to interact with a panel of judges to demonstrate in a clear and effective way how he/she would solve the problem. 14. At the end of four (4) minutes, a timekeeper will stand until noticed indicating one (1) minute remains. At five (5) minutes the timekeeper will stand indicating time is up. 15. One-fifth of those competing will receive a superior rating at the district 16. Calculators can be used in all written events are allowed in any event including during the prep and preparation time. 17. Performances are not open to conference attendees. HOLLIS & KITTY GUY GOLD SEAL CHAPTER AWARD OF MERIT 1. Outstanding local chapters are recognized at the National Leadership Conference with Louisiana FBLA Guidelines 21

22 the Hollis and Kitty Guy Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit. 2. To be eligible to be nominated as an outstanding local chapter from Louisiana, chapters must submit a Local Chapter Annual Business Report online on or before February The top ten chapters will be recognized at the State Leadership Conference. Chapter rankings will be determined by the local chapter s participation in state sponsored events such as donations to Mr./Ms. Scholarship Fund, The Louisiana Foundation, March of Dimes, Silent Auction, State Conference plaque donations, completion of the State Project, completion of the Community Service Project, the submission of an American Enterprise Project, and the ranking of the Local Chapter Annual Business Report. HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT 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 hospitality operation and management functions hotel sales process hospitality marketing concepts human resource management in hospitality industry environmental, ethical, and global issues customer service in the hospitality industry legal issues, financial management, and budgeting current hospitality industry trends types of hospitality markets and customers 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 given and consist of a scenario in the hospitality management industry. 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 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 in the performance. 15. Teams have seven (7) minutes to interact with a panel of judges and present the solution to the case. Judges 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 as appropriate; however, no graphing calculators, PDAs (i.e., Palm Pilots), phones, or other memory storage devices are allowed in any event including during prep and preparation time. 19. Performances are not open to conference attendees. IMPROMPTU SPEAKING 1. Each local chapter may enter one member in the event. 2. Competitors schedule for their speaking time according to conference instructions. 3. Each competitor will be given the same topic related to the FBLA-PBL goals. 4. Each speech must be from 3:31 to 4:29 in length. A time keeper will stand at the end of three (3) minutes and again at four (4) minutes. A deduction of five (5) points will be made for any time under 3:31 or over 4: Two (2) 4" x 6" note cards will be provided to the competitor and may be used during event preparation and performance. Information may be written on both sides of the note card. The cards will be collected following the performance. Louisiana FBLA Guidelines 22

23 6. No other reference materials such as visual aids or electronic devices may be brought to or used during the event preparation or performance. 7. Competitors will not be allowed into the prep area with phones or other memory storage devices. 8. One-fifth of those competing will receive a superior rating at the district 9. At State, ALL competitors must report for instructions 15 minutes prior to the first scheduled preparation time. 10. Performances are not open to conference attendees. INSURANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT 1. Each local chapter may enter three individuals in this event. 2. Competitors will be given a one hour written risk management process property and liability insurance health, disability, and life insurance insurance knowledge decision making careers ethics 3. One-fifth of those competing will receive a superior rating at the district 4. Calculators can be used in all written events INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS 1. Each local chapter may enter three individuals in this event. Students in grades 7, 8, 9 and 10 are eligible to compete in this event. 2. Competitors will be given a one hour written money management, banking, and investments consumerism characteristics and organization of business economic systems rights and responsibilities of employees, managers, owners, and government career awareness global business ethics insurance 3. One-fifth of those competing will receive a superior rating at the district 4. Calculators can be used in all written events INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS COMMUNICATION 1. Each local chapter may enter three individuals in this event. Students in grades 7, 8, 9 and 10 are eligible to compete in this event. 2. Competitors will be given a one hour written grammar punctuation and capitalization oral communication concepts reading comprehension word definition and usage proofreading and editing spelling 3. One-fifth of those competing will receive a superior rating at the district 4. Calculators can be used in all written events INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS PRESENTATION (NEW) 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. Students in grades 7, 8, 9, and 10 are eligible to compete in this event. 3. This is a prejudged event. 4. The topic to be developed in this presentation and submitted for competition for the 2016 State and National Leadership Conference will be: You have just taken first place in Introduction to Business Presentation at your FBLA State Leadership Conference, and you are now faced with the need to raise over $2,000 per person on your team to attend the FBLA National Leadership Conference in Atlanta. Louisiana FBLA Guidelines 23

24 Prepare seven-minute presentation that can be used in front of a variety of potential sponsors that may include community service groups, local small businesses, the school board, etc. 5. Use a presentation software program as an aid in delivering a business presentation. 6. Visual aids and samples specifically related to the project may be used in the presentation; however, no items may be left with the judges or audience. 7. Competitors must prepare projects. Advisers and others are not permitted to help. 8. Competitors are expected to follow all applicable copyright laws. Refer to Format Guide for copyright guidelines, page Competitors are responsible for bringing a copy of their project to show the judges. 10. Presentation of the entry must be conducted by competitors who authored the event. 11. At the State Conference, five minutes (5) will be allowed to set up equipment or presentation items. 12. The individual or team has seven (7) minutes to deliver the presentation. 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. When the presentation is finished, the timekeeper will record the time used, noting a deduction of five (5) points for any presentation over seven (7) minutes. 13. Following each presentation, judges will conduct a three (3) minute question-answer period. 14. Instructions should be included with the entry describing the procedures necessary to run the presentation. All software and required elements for allowing the judges to plug and play the presentation must be included with the entry. 15. Media may be labeled using any method, but must include name of the school, state, name of the event, and name(s) of the competitor(s) and year (20XX XX). THE CHAPTER MUST PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE FOR THE PRESENTATION AT STATE. 16. The presentation file must be saved in a readable format for prejudging. The filename should be schoolname-ibp.??? Ex. sacredheart-ibp.pptx. 17. The presentation file must be uploaded through the online submission form located on the Louisiana FBLA web site on or before FEBRUARY The finalists from the prejudging will be announced at the opening session of the state Adviser must schedule the time for performance. 19. The finalists will make a presentation. Refer to the National Guidelines rating sheet. 20. Those who qualify for nationals need to refer to the NATIONAL GUIDELINES for additional criteria for the National Leadership Conference competition. 21. All performances are open to conference attendees, space permitting. Performing competitors of this event may not view other competitors performance in this event. INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS PROCEDURES (NEW) 1. Each local chapter may enter three individuals in this event. Students in grades 7, 8, 9 and 10 are eligible to compete in this event. 2. Competitors will be given a one hour written human relations technology concepts business operations communication skills information processing decision making/management career development database and information management ethics and safety finance 3. One-fifth of those competing will receive a superior rating at the district 4. Calculators can be used in all written events INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL MATH (NEW) 1. Each local chapter may enter three individuals in this event. Students in grades 7, 8, 9 and 10 are eligible to compete in this event. 2. Competitors will be given a one hour written basic math concepts consumer credit data analysis probability fractions Louisiana FBLA Guidelines 24

25 percentages discounts decimals 3. One-fifth of those competing will receive a superior rating at the district 4. Calculators can be used in all written events INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 1. Each local chapter may enter three individuals in this event. Students in grades 7, 8, 9 and 10 are eligible to compete in this event. 2. Competitors will be given a one hour written computer hardware and software operating systems common program functions word processing spreadsheets presentation software networking concepts and electronic communication 3. One-fifth of those competing will receive a superior rating at the district 4. Calculators can be used in all written events INTRODUCTION TO PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE 1. Each local chapter may enter three individuals in this event. Students in grades 7, 8, 9 and 10 are eligible to compete in this event. 2. Competitors will be given a one hour written Parliamentary Procedure principles FBLA National Bylaws Robert s Rules of Order Newly Revised 11 th Edition Some questions may be drawn from the NAP official test bank 3. One-fifth of those competing will receive a superior rating at the district 4. Calculators can be used in all written events 5. Competitors in this event may not be a member of their chapter s Parliamentary Procedure Team. JOB INTERVIEW **MODIFIED** 1. Each local chapter may enter one member. Students in grades 9-12 are eligible to compete in this event. 2. Each competitor must apply for a business or business-related job at Merit Corporation (a fictitious company) in Washington, D.C. The job must be one for which the competitor is now qualified or he/she will be qualified for at the completion of the current school year. It may be a part-time, internship, or full-time job. 3. On the District level, each competitor must provide the following in 3 letter-size manila folders: One page cover letter. Must follow FBLA letter format provided in National Guidelines, page 145. The letter must be addressed to: Dr. Terry Johnson Director of Human Resources Merit Corporation 1640 Franklin Place Washington, D.C The Merit Corporation is located at the above address. Company benefits include paid holidays and vacations, sick leave, a retirement plan, and health insurance. Salary will be commensurate with experience and education. Merit is an equal opportunity employer. Brief resume` not to exceed two pages. Emphasize your work/volunteer experience. Must follow FBLA Resume` format in National Guidelines, page 157. Each folder must be labeled with the name of the school, state, name of the event, name of the competitor and year (20XX XX). Louisiana FBLA Guidelines 25

26 Include the competitor s name on all pages submitted. No letterhead of any type is to be used (school or personal). Each set should be paper clipped. Photographs are not allowed. 4. At the District conference, each individual competitor will take the folders of materials to the interview. 5. On the State level follow the same guidelines listed for the District Conference with the following exception: Materials will be prejudged and must be mailed to: Mrs. Jeanie Pontiff FBLA State Committee Member 935 Oscar Rivette Road Arnaudville, LA The three (3) letter-size manila folders containing the cover letter and resume` must be received on or before FEBRUARY 27. No other materials will be accepted. At the State Leadership Conference, there will be a preliminary round of judging for all competing in Job Interview the first day of the State Conference. The interview time for the preliminary judging will be assigned by the state office. The finalists will be announced at the end of the Opening General Session. Advisers must schedule the time for interview. Any member competing in this event MUST participate in the preliminary judging on Sunday.. 6. A deduction of five (5) points will be made for not following guidelines. 7. Refer to the National Guidelines rating sheet. 8. Those who qualify for nationals need to refer to the NATIONAL GUIDELINES for additional criteria for the National Leadership Conference competition. LOCAL CHAPTER ANNUAL BUSINESS REPORT **MODIFIED** 1. Each local chapter is eligible 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. Report should include the chapter s program of work. 5. Report describes activities of the chapter that were conducted between the start of the previous State Leadership Conference and the current State Leadership Conference. 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. 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. A chapter must submit a Local Chapter Annual Business Report in order to be eligible for nomination for a National Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit. 9. Report file must be saved in the PDF format as one document. The filename should be schoolname-lcabr.pdf Ex. sacredheart-lcabr.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. Louisiana FBLA Guidelines 26

27 LOUISIANA WHO S WHO IN FBLA AWARD (STATE AND NATIONAL) 1. The Louisiana Who s Who in FBLA Award is an award of distinction given to the outstanding FBLA member each year. 2. Each local chapter may enter one member. Students in grades are eligible to compete in this event. 3. The competitor must have completed the Future level of the FBLA-PBL Business Achievement Award. 4. Criteria to be considered in the selection of the competitor for this award should include: Participation in competitive events on the District, State, and National level Office, chairperson, and committee membership on local, district, state, and national levels Contributions to chapter projects and participation in state and nationally approved projects Contributions to and participation in other organizations and activities Academic achievement Knowledge of FBLA-PBL History 5. The winner of the Louisiana Who s Who in FBLA will represent Louisiana for the National Who s Who in FBLA Award at the FBLA National Leadership Conference. (National Officers are automatically recognized as Who s Who winners.) 6. The Louisiana Who s Who winner receives a plaque and the cost to attend the National Leadership Conference for a quad room. 7. A scholarship will be awarded to the top three winners in this event in the amount of $500 each. 8. Competitors should prepare and submit: three (3) cover letters for the award. The letter should state the reasons the competitor is deserving of the award. Must follow FBLA letter format provided in National Guidelines, page 145. three (3) brief resumes` (no more than two pages) describing his/her major contributions and accomplishments as a member of FBLA. Must follow FBLA Resume` format provided in National Guidelines, page 157. Applications to the state office should be received on or before FEBRUARY Each competitor must provide three (3) folders, each labeled with name of the school, state, name of the event, name of the competitor and year (20XX XX). The following must be contained in the letter-size folders: A one-page cover letter addressed to: LOUISIANA WHO S WHO IN FBLA AWARDS COMMITTEE c/o Louisiana FBLA Mr. Andrew Ducote, State Adviser 4200 Chateau Blvd., Apt. D Kenner, LA Resume` No letterhead of any type is to be used (school or personal). Each set should be paper clipped. Three sets of materials must be submitted. The cover letter and resume` are prejudged and the score earned is added to the interview score at the state Materials must be mailed to: Mrs. Jeanie Pontiff FBLA State Committee Member 935 Oscar Rivette Road Arnaudville, LA Application materials will not be returned. 11. Refer to the National Guidelines rating sheet. 12. Nominees must be selected in accordance with the regulations of the State chapter and the National association. 13. If the State chapter nominee is unable to attend the National Leadership Conference, the State may designate another of its delegates to accept the award for the nominee. MARKETING 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. Teams will be given a one hour written basic marketing fundamentals economics selling and merchandising channels of distribution marketing, information research, and planning promotion and advertising media legal, ethical, and social marketing aspects e-commerce Louisiana FBLA Guidelines 27

28 4. The finalists at the State level will be scheduled by the adviser 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. The team who takes the written test must participate in the presentation. 8. A marketing problem is proposed and a solution is discussed. 9. This is a role play event. 10. Twenty (20) minutes before the performance, the team will receive the problem. 11. 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. 12. No additional reference materials are allowed. 13. Teams should introduce themselves, describe the situation, make the recommendations, and summarize the problem. 14. All team members are expected to actively participate in the performance. 15. All questions raised in the problem must be addressed during the presentation. 16. The team has seven (7) minutes to interact with a panel of judges and present the solution to the problem. The judges will play the role of the second party in the presentation and refer to the problem for specifics. 17. At the end of (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. 18. One-fifth of those competing will receive a superior rating at the district 19. Calculators can be used in all written events are allowed in any event including during prep and preparation time. 20. Performances are not open to conference attendees. MR. AND MS. FUTURE BUSINESS LEADER 1. Each chapter may enter one member in each event. Students in grades 9-12 are eligible to compete in this event. 2. First place winners at the district conferences will receive $100 to be awarded at the state The first place winners at state will receive a $1000 cash award. 3. On the District level, competitors will be given a one hour written objective test, which may consist of the following competencies: Currents Events General business concepts and knowledge such as accounting, economics, law, communication, math, technology, business procedures, and international business FBLA-PBL history, programs, and bylaws Parliamentary Procedure 4. On the District and State levels, each competitor must provide the following for judges and each folder should be labeled with the name of the school, state, name of the event, name of the competitor and year (20XX XX). The following must be contained in THREE (3) letter-size manila folders: A one-page cover letter stating the reasons for deserving the honor of this award. Must follow FBLA letter format provided in National Guidelines, page 145. The cover letter should be addressed to: Mr. Andrew Ducote, State Adviser Louisiana FBLA 4200 Chateau Blvd. Apt. D Kenner, LA Brief resume` of the participant (not to exceed two pages). List your FBLA activities and involvement. Must follow FBLA Resume` format provided in National Guidelines, page 157. No letterhead of any type is to be used (school or personal). Each set should be paper clipped. Include competitor s name on all pages submitted. 5. At the District level, each competitor will take the folder of materials to the interview. Interview times will be scheduled during conference registration. Louisiana FBLA Guidelines 28

29 On the State level follow the same guidelines listed for the District Conference with the following exception: Materials must be mailed to: Mrs. Jeanie Pontiff FBLA State Committee 935 Oscar Rivette Road Arnaudville, LA Applications must be received on or before FEBRUARY Photographs are not allowed. No other materials will be accepted. 7. At District conferences, the interview score sheets are added together and averaged. The interview average score and the written test score are added together to determine the superior winners. (Refer to the National Guidelines rating sheet.) 8. At the State Conference, the written test will determine the finalists who go on to be interviewed. The finalists will be announced at the end of the Opening General Session. Advisers must schedule the time for the interview. 9. The interview average score (Refer to the National Guidelines rating sheet.) and the written test score are added together to determine the order of winners. 10. A deduction of five (5) points will be made for not following guidelines. 11. At the national level, Mr. and Ms. FBL have been combined into a single Future Business Leader Event. Each state will be allowed three nominees at the NLC. The three members who will represent Louisiana FBLA in this event will be the winners of Mr. FBL and Ms. FBL and the person scoring the highest on the Mr./Ms. FBL written exam at the FBLA State Leadership Conference. 12. Calculators can be used in all written events calculators, PDAs (i.e. Palm Pilots), phones or other memory storage devices are allowed in any event. 13. Those who qualify for nationals need to refer to the NATIONAL GUIDELINES for additional criteria for the National Leadership Conference competition. president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and an additional member. All team members must be from one local chapter. 2. First place winners at the district conferences will receive $100 to be awarded at the state The first place team at state will receive a $1000 cash award. 3. Competitors will be given a one hour written Parliamentary Procedure principles FBLA National bylaws. Questions for the parliamentary procedure principles section of the test will be drawn from the National Association of Parliamentarian s official test bank. Robert s Rules of Order Newly Revised 11 th edition and other materials will be used for test questions. 4. At the state conference, final ranking will be determined by adding the total written scores to the total performance scores. 5. Calculators can be used in all written events 6. Finalists will schedule demonstration times at the State conference immediately following the First General Session. 7. All team members must take the Parliamentary Procedure test at the same time. All team members who take the test must participate in the demonstration at the state level. 8. Teams will be given twenty (20) minutes to prepare their demonstrations. Performance time may be from 8:31 to 11:29 without any deduction. A timekeeper will stand at eight (8) minutes. One (1) point will be deducted for each full half-minute (30 seconds) under or over the specified time. 9. Parliamentary Procedure reference materials may be used during the preparation period but not during the performance itself. The following items may be taken into the prep and performance room: a copy of the problem for each team member, the treasurer s report, a copy of the minutes from a preceding meeting. PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE 10. Performances must include presentation of procedures that are used in a complete The 11th edition of Robert s Rules of Order regular meeting of the chapter from the time Newly Revised is used for the written test and the meeting is called to order until it is for demonstrations. adjourned. Items designated in the case must be included in the appropriate order of 1. Each chapter may enter one team business, but other items should also be composed of four or five members-- taken up during the meeting. The secretary Louisiana FBLA Guidelines 29

30 will take notes during the performance, but notes will not be transcribed into minutes. 11. The problem may or may not include each class of motion, but all five (5) classes of motions main, subsidiary, privileged, incidental, and motions that bring a question again before the assembly must be demonstrated during the performance. 12. No reference materials, visual aids, or electronic devices may be brought to or used during the performance. 13. At least two teams will receive superior ratings at District. At the State Leadership Conference, the top ten teams with the highest average score on the written test will schedule a performance time with official judges. 14. A deduction of five (5) points will be made for not following guidelines. 15. The applicant for Parliamentarian earning the highest score on the written test will be appointed to the position by the State Adviser. 16. Refer to the National Guidelines rating sheet. 17. Performances are not open to conference attendees. PARTNERSHIP WITH BUSINESS 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. The report should demonstrate the development and implementation of an innovative, creative, and effective partnership plan. 5. Include: description of the partnership goals and planning activities; roles of business leaders and chapter members in developing and implementing the partnership; results, concepts learned, and impact of the project provided; degree of involvement (hours spent, personal contact executives and department heads contracted); and examples of publicity and recognition received as a result of the partnership. 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 Points will be deducted if the written project doesn t adhere to the guidelines Reports must not exceed 15 pages 7. Competitors must prepare the report. Advisers and others are not permitted to write the report. 8. Report file must be saved in the PDF format as one document. The filename should be schoolname-pwb.pdf EX. sacredheart-pwb.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. PERSONAL FINANCE 1. Each local chapter may enter three individuals in this event. 2. Competitors will be given a one hour written credit and debt earning a living (income, taxes) managing budgets and finance saving and investing banking and insurance financial principles related to personal decision making buying goods and services 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 30

31 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 1. Each chapter may submit one entry. 2. Entries may be created by an individual member or a team of two to three members. 3. The topic to be developed in this presentation and submitted for competition for the 2016 State and National Leadership Conference will be: In the light of current events with professional sports teams, franchises, and professional sports players the image of these companies has been tarnished. Produce a PSA demonstrating the positive impact of sports. 4. Competitors must research and form an objective on the given topic provided. 5. Create a 30-second video on the topic. 6. The video production may use any method to capture or create moving images. 7. The public service announcement must be shown to the judges. 8. The presentation should include the team s objective toward the topic, major findings from the topic research, the script writing process, use of different video techniques, a list of equipment and software used, and copyright issues with pictures, music or other items. 9. Competitors must bring their own script copy if they want to refer to it during the presentation. They are also responsible for bringing a copy of their project to show to the judges. 10. Competitors must prepare the project. Advisers and others are not permitted to help. 11. Competitors are expected to follow all applicable copyright laws. Refer to the Format Guide for copyright guidelines page Presentation of the entry must be conducted by competitors who authored the event. 13. Visual aids related to the project may be used; however, no items may be left with the judges or audience. 14. Five (5) minutes will be allowed to set up and remove equipment. 15. Teams will have five (5) minutes to describe the project and show their video. 16. At the end of four (4) minutes, a timekeeper will stand until noticed indicating one (1) minute remains. At the end of five (5) minutes a timekeeper will stand until noticed indicating time is up. 17. When the presentation is finished, the timekeeper will record the time used, noting a deduction of five (5) points for any time over five (5) minutes. 18. Following each presentation, judges will conduct a three (3) minute question-answer period. 19. THE CHAPTER MUST PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE FOR THE PRESENTATION AT STATE. 20. The video must be uploaded through YouTube or SchoolTube, marked unlisted with comments disabled. 21. The video URL and competitive event information must be entered in the online Statement of Assurance form located on the Louisiana FBLA web site. 22. The completed online Statement of Assurance form must be submitted on or before FEBRUARY All performances are open to conference attendees, space permitting. Performing competitors of this event may not view other competitors performance in this event PUBLIC SPEAKING I 1. Each local chapter may enter one member. Students in grades 7, 8, 9 and 10 are eligible to compete in this event. 2. The speech should be 3:31 to 4:29 in length. The content must be of a business nature and must be developed from one or more of the nine (9) FBLA-PBL goals. 3. When delivering his/her speech, the competitor may use notes or note cards. 4. No other reference materials such as visual aids or electronic devices may be brought to or used during the event presentation. 5. Each speech must be from 3:31 to 4:29 in length. A time keeper will stand at the end of three (3) minutes. A deduction of five (5) points will be made for any time under 3:31 or over 4:29. Refer to the National Guidelines rating sheet. 6. All performances are open to conference attendees, space permitting. Performing competitors of this event may not view other competitors performance in this event. PUBLIC SPEAKING II 1. Each local chapter may enter one member. 2. The speech should be 4:31 to 5:29 in length. The content must be of a business nature and must be developed from one or more of the nine (9) FBLA-PBL goals. 3. When delivering his/her speech, the competitor may use notes or note cards. Louisiana FBLA Guidelines 31

32 4. No other reference materials such as visual aids or electronic devices may be brought to or used during the event presentation. 5. Each speech must be from 4:31 to 5:29 in length. A time keeper will stand at the end of four (4) minutes. A deduction of five (5) points will be made for any time under 4:31 or over 5:29. Refer to the National Guidelines rating sheet. 6. All performances are open to conference attendees, space permitting. Performing competitors of this event may not view other competitors performance in this event. PUBLICATION DESIGN (NEW) 1. Each local chapter may enter one individual or one team of two members. 2. The event is to highlight print publications. 3. This is a prejudged event. 4. The topic to be developed in this presentation and submitted for competition for the 2016 State and National Leadership Conference will be: You have been hired by a new restaurant owner who is offering both a bakery and restaurant for gluten-free products. Being gluten- and wheat-free is considered the norm in today s society. The owner, who is gluten-free, decided to get funding to open a business. The entrepreneur specializes in making baked goods from breads to muffins and pastries, as well as simple lunch or dinner menu items for the casual diner who is gluten- and/ or wheat-free. The owner has hired one of the top pastry and restaurant chefs in the area with experience in gluten- and wheat-free foods. To attract new customers and let people know about the restaurant, the owner has asked you to develop a series of print items suitable for a new bakery and restaurant marketing campaign. This will include the design of a brochure, ¼ page newspaper ad, magazine coupon, and campaign poster not to exceed 18 x 24. Before you begin, design a logo for the company. This logo should communicate the company name, incorporate graphic elements, and include a tagline/slogan that you create. The logo should be used on all promotional items. The marketing campaign should be cohesive. Create contact information including a URL. 5. Competitors must prepare the project. Advisers and others are not permitted to help. 6. Competitors are expected to follow all applicable copyright laws. Refer to Format Guide for copyright guidelines, page Competitors are responsible for bringing a copy of their project to show the judges. 8. Presentation of the entry must be conducted by competitors who authored the event. 9. Visual aids and samples specifically related to the project may be used in the presentation; however, no items may be left with the judges or audience. 10. Competitors may bring copies of printed materials designed for presentation. 11. The presentation should include the team s objective toward the topic; the script writing process; use of different video techniques; a list of equipment and software used; and copyright issues with pictures, music, or other items. 12. At the State Conference, five (5) minutes will be allowed to set up equipment or presentation items. 13. The individual or team has seven (7) minutes to deliver the presentation. 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. When the presentation is finished, the timekeeper will record the time used, noting a deduction of five (5) points for any presentation over seven (7) minutes. 14. Following each presentation, judges will conduct a three (3) minute question-answer period. 15. Media may be labeled using any method, but must include the name of the school, state, name of the event, and name(s) of the competitor(s) and year (20XX XX). 16. THE CHAPTER MUST PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE FOR THE PRESENTATION AT STATE. 17. The publication design files must be saved in the PDF format. The filename for each file should be schoolname-pdnameofpublication.pdf. Ex. sacredheart-pdbrochure.pdf 18. The publication design PDF files must be uploaded through the online submission form located on the Louisiana FBLA web site on or before FEBRUARY The finalists from the prejudging will be announced at the opening session of the state Advisers must schedule the time for performance. 20. The finalists will make a presentation. Refer to the National Guidelines rating sheet. Louisiana FBLA Guidelines 32

33 21. Those who qualify for nationals need to refer to the National Guidelines for additional criteria for the National Leadership competition. 22. All performances are open to conference attendees, space permitting. Performing competitors performance of this event may not view other competitors in this event. RICHARD D. CLANTON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD (STATE ONLY) 1. The Richard D. Clanton Memorial Scholarship Award is an award of distinction given to an outstanding FBLA member each year in memory of Louisiana s Father of FBLA. Each local chapter may enter one member. Students in grades are eligible to compete in this event. 2. Criteria to be considered in the selection of the contestant for this award should include: Participation in competitive events on the District, State, and National level Office, chairpersonships, and committee membership on local, district, state, and national levels Contributions to chapter projects and participation in state and nationally approved projects Contributions to and participation in other organizations and activities Academic achievement Knowledge of Louisiana FBLA History 3. The RDC winner receives a special plaque and a $500 scholarship. The winner s school also receives a plaque. In addition, the RDC winner s name is engraved in the RDC monument marker located at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana. 4. Competitors should prepare and submit: three (3) brief resumes` (no more than two pages) describing his/her major contributions and accomplishments as a member of FBLA. Must follow the FBLA Resume` format provided in National Guidelines, page 157. Applications to the state office must be received on or before FEBRUARY 27. The Clanton family will be responsible for reviewing the letters and resumes and selecting the finalists to appear before a panel of judges during the State Leadership Conference. Each competitor must provide three (3) folders, each labeled with the name of the school, state, name of the event, name of the competitor and year (20XX XX). The following must be contained in the letter-size folders: A one-page cover letter No letterhead of any type is to be used (school personal) Brief resume` of the competitor (not to exceed two pages). Each set should be paper clipped. Three sets of materials must be submitted. 5. Application materials will not be returned. Refer to the rating sheet in the guidelines. SALES PRESENTATION 1. Each chapter may submit one entry. 2. Entries are created by an individual member. 3. Competitor will sell a product or concept of his/her choice to the judges. 4. The presentation will be developed prior to the State Conference and will be used when giving the Sales Presentation. three (3) cover letters for the award. 5. The competitor shall provide the necessary The letter should state the reasons materials and merchandise for the the competitor is deserving of the demonstration along with the product. honor of the award. Must follow the 6. Each competitor s demonstration must be FBLA letter format provided in the result of his/her own efforts. Facts and National Guidelines, page 145. working data may be secured from any source. The letter should be addressed and 7. The competitor is expected to follow all mailed to: applicable copyright laws. Refer to Format Guide for copyright guidelines, page 141. Richard D. Clanton Awards 8. Competitor, not advisers, must prepare the Committee demonstration. c/o Louisiana FBLA 9. Visual aids and samples related to the Mr. Andrew Ducote, State Adviser presentation may be used in the 4200 Chateau Blvd. Apt. D presentation; however, no items may be left Kenner, LA with the judges or audience. 10. When delivering the demonstration, the competitor may use notes, note cards, and Louisiana FBLA Guidelines 33

34 props. All materials must be removed at the end of the performance. 11. The competitor is responsible for bringing a copy of his/her project to show the judges. 12. Five (5) minutes will be allowed to set up and remove equipment or presentation items. 13. The competitor has seven (7) minutes to present to the judges. 14. 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 record the time used, noting a deduction of five (5) points for any time over the seven minutes. 15. Following each presentation, judges will conduct a three (3) minute question-answer period. 16. Refer to the National Guidelines` rating sheet. 17. THE CHAPTER MUST PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE FOR THE PRESENTATION AT STATE. 18. At the State Leadership Conference, there will be a preliminary round of judging for all competing in Sales Presentation the first day of the state 19. The presentation time for the preliminary judging will be assigned by the state office. 20. The finalists will be announced at the opening session of the state Adviser must schedule the time for presentation. 21. Any member competing in this event MUST compete in the preliminary judging on Sunday. 22. Those who qualify for nationals need to refer to the NATIONAL GUIDELINES for additional criteria for the National Leadership Conference competition. 23. All final performances are open to conference attendees, space permitting. Performing competitors of this event may not view other competitors performance in this event. SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN 1. Each chapter may submit one entry. 2. Entries may be created by an individual member or a team of two to three members. On the state level, this is a prejudged event. Competitors do not make a presentation before judges. However, those qualifying for national competition will have to make a presentation not to exceed seven (7) minutes. This presentation must include the produced content or final product of the Social Media Campaign event. Refer to the FBLA National Guidelines for more information. The topic to be developed and submitted for competition for the 2016 State and National Leadership Conference will be: Create a social-media campaign to market your new business: a banquet hall to be used for wedding receptions, engagement parties, and any type of celebrations or business presentation meetings. You must use at least three sources of social media (e.g., Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, etc.). 3. The production should: Effectively address a recruitment opportunity and a strategic approach to targeting prospective members, as well as engaging existing members. Topic is addressed effectively and is appropriate for the audience. Campaign has high level of engagement and interactivity: Likes, Shares, Retweets, RSVPs, etc. Demonstrates knowledge of social media marketing beyond community management, including but not limited to: developing unique content, effectively utilizing existing content, optimizing content for search, and distributing content across as many platforms as possible within a limited budget. Describe any applicable insight/research methodology as to why you have chosen specific platforms, messaging, content, engagement, and outreach strategies. Overall campaign images, videos, copywriting, graphic designs (if applicable) is creative and appealing. Final product indicates a clear thought process, a well-formulated campaign, and execution of a firm idea. Effectively communicate required information and drive the campaign toward a clear call-to-action. Competitors are expected to follow all applicable copyright laws. Refer to Format Guide, page Competitors must prepare the project. Advisers and others are not permitted to help. 5. The URL(s) and competitive event information must be entered in the online Statement of Assurance form located on the Louisiana FBLA web site. Louisiana FBLA Guidelines 34

35 6. 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. SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT 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 management basics event management management functions decision making management strategies strategic planning tools networking and delegating leadership managing groups and teams ethics management for entertainment industry marketing concepts and buyer behavior marketing information management and research marketing mix and product life cycle distribution, pricing, and market conditions promotion, advertising, and sponsorship sales entrepreneurship human resource management careers 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. An interactive case study will consist of a problem outlining the understanding and awareness of sports and entertainment issues within today s society. 8. This is a role play event. 9. Twenty (20) minutes before the performance, the team will receive the problem. 10. Two (2) 4 x 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 after the presentation. 11. No other reference materials are allowed. 12. Teams should introduce themselves, describe the situation, make their recommendations, and summarize the 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. Teams have seven (7) minutes to interact with a panel of judges and present a case solution. Judges will role play the second party in the presentation and refer to the case for specifics. 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. 16. One-fifth of those competing will receive a superior rating at the district 17. Calculators can be used in all written events as appropriate; however, no graphing calculators, PDAs (i.e., Palm Pilots), phones, or other memory storage devices are allowed in any event including during prep and preparation time. 18. Performances are not open to conference attendees. SPREADSHEET APPLICATIONS 1. Each local chapter may enter three individuals in this event. 2. Competitors will be given a one hour written formulas functions graphics, charts, reports purpose for spreadsheets pivot tables and advanced tools macros and templates filters and extraction of data format and print options 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 35

36 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. WEBSITE DESIGN 1. Each chapter may submit one entry. 2. Entries may be created by an individual member or a team of two to three members. 3. The topic to be addressed by the Web site developed for competition at the 2016 State and National Leadership Conference will be: You have been hired by a new restaurant owner who is offering both a bakery and restaurant for gluten-free products. Being gluten- and wheat-free is considered the norm in today s society. The owner, who is gluten-free, decided to get funding to open a business. The entrepreneur specializes in making baked goods from breads to muffins and pastries, as well as simple lunch or dinner menu items for the casual diner who is gluten- and/or wheat-free. The owner has hired one of the top pastry and restaurant chefs in the area with experience in gluten- and wheat-free foods. Develop a company identity including a name and logo that has a cohesive design structure to be used throughout the website. The site should have elements typical of a restaurant, including but not limited to: Menus Contact information and hours of operation Make a reservation online About Us Preferred customer loyalty program Reviews 7. Competitors must prepare the project. 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 URL and competitive event information must be entered in the online Statement of Assurance form located on the Louisiana FBLA web site. 13. 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. WORD PROCESSING 1. Each local chapter may enter three individuals in this event. 2. Competitors will be given a one hour written related application knowledge advanced applications document formatting rules and standards grammar, punctuation, spelling, and proofreading printing 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. 4. The website must be available for viewing on the Internet at the time of judging. No changes can be made to the website after the official entry date. 5. Websites should be designed to allow for viewing on as many different platforms as possible. 6. Explanations should include the development and design process, the use and implementation of innovative technology, and the use and development of media elements. Louisiana FBLA Guidelines 36

37 RICHARD D. CLANTON MEMORIAL AWARD Preliminary Rating Sheet Points given may range between zero (0) and the maximum number indicated. (1) LETTER OF APPLICATION AND RESUME Clear and concise presentation of facts with logical arrangement 5 Correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and acceptable business style 5 Evidence of career knowledge and career plans 5 TOTAL POINTS SECTION (1) 15 (2) LEADERSHIP ROLE IN FBLA Offices sought or held 10 Achievement/Participation in competitive events on the district level 5 Achievement/Participation in competitive events on the state level 5 Achievement/Participation in competitive events on the national level 5 Committee membership on the local, state, and national levels 5 Contributions to chapter projects and participation in state and national projects and activities 5 TOTAL POINTS SECTION (2) 35 (3) ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION IN OTHER ACTIVITIES Academic achievement 5 Membership in and participation in other organizations 5 TOTAL POINTS SECTION (3) 10 FINAL SCORE (TOTAL POINTS ALL SECTIONS) 60 NAME SCHOOL JUDGE S SIGNATURE Louisiana FBLA Guidelines 37

38 RICHARD D. CLANTON MEMORIAL AWARD Final Rating Sheet Points given may range between zero (0) and the maximum number indicated. (1) LETTER OF APPLICATION AND RESUME Clear and concise presentation of facts with logical arrangement 5 Correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and acceptable business style 5 Evidence of career knowledge and career plans 5 TOTAL POINTS SECTION (1) 15 (2) LEADERSHIP ROLE IN FBLA Offices sought or held 10 Achievement/Participation in competitive events on the district level 5 Achievement/Participation in competitive events on the state level 5 Achievement/Participation in competitive events on the national level 5 Committee membership on the local, state, and national levels 5 Contributions to chapter projects and participation in state and national projects and activities 5 TOTAL POINTS SECTION (2) 35 (3) ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION IN OTHER ACTIVITIES Academic achievement 5 Membership in and participation in other organizations 5 TOTAL POINTS SECTION (3) 10 (4) INTERVIEW Poise and Maturity 5 Self-Confidence, Initiative, and Assertiveness 5 Personal Appearance (Grooming and Appropriate Business Attire) 5 Communication Skills 10 Knowledge of Mr. Richard D. Clanton/History of Louisiana FBLA 15 TOTAL POINTS SECTION (4) 40 FINAL SCORE (TOTAL POINTS ALL SECTIONS) 100 NAME SCHOOL JUDGE S SIGNATURE Louisiana FBLA Guidelines 38

39 WHO S WHO IN LOUISIANA FBLA AWARD Preliminary Rating Sheet Points given may range between zero (0) and the maximum number indicated. (1) LETTER OF APPLICATION AND RESUME Clear and concise presentation of facts with logical arrangement Correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and acceptable business style Evidence of career knowledge and career plans TOTAL POINTS SECTION (1) 15 (2) LEADERSHIP ROLE IN FBLA Offices sought or held 10 Achievement/Participation in competitive events on the district level 10 Achievement/Participation in competitive events on the state level 10 Achievement/Participation in competitive events on the national level 10 Committee membership on the local, state, and national levels 5 Contributions to chapter projects and participation in state and national projects and activities 5 TOTAL POINTS SECTION (2) 50 (3) ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION IN OTHER ACTIVITIES Academic Achievement 5 Membership in and participation in other organizations 5 TOTAL POINTS SECTION (3) 10 FINAL SCORE (TOTAL POINTS ALL SECTIONS) 75 NAME SCHOOL JUDGE S SIGNATURE Louisiana FBLA Guidelines 39

40 WHO S WHO IN LOUISIANA FBLA AWARD Final Rating Sheet Points given may range between zero (0) and the maximum number indicated. (1) LEADERSHIP ROLE IN FBLA Offices sought or held 15 Achievement/Participation in competitive events on the district level 10 Achievement/Participation in competitive events on the state level 13 Achievement/Participation in competitive events on the national level 15 Committee membership on the local, state, and national levels 6 Contributions to chapter projects and participation in state and national projects and activities 6 TOTAL POINTS SECTION (1) 65 (2) ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION IN OTHER ACTIVITIES Academic Achievement 5 Membership in and participation in other organizations 5 TOTAL POINTS SECTION (2) 10 (3) INTERVIEW Poise and Maturity 5 Self-Confidence, Initiative, and Assertiveness 5 Personal Appearance (Grooming and Appropriate Business Attire) 5 Communication Skills 10 TOTAL POINTS SECTION (3) FINAL SCORE (TOTAL POINTS ALL SECTIONS) NAME SCHOOL JUDGE S SIGNATURE Louisiana FBLA Guidelines 40

41 LOUISIANA FBLA TRAVEL EMERGENCY/RELEASE FORM This form shall be duplicated as needed for each attendant to participate with or for FBLA sponsored activities. It should be completed and on file with the local adviser for District and State Conferences; on file with the State Chair/Adviser for National Conferences. This completed form is MANDATORY to be eligible for conference participation. School: Adviser: School Address and Telephone Number: 1. Name of FBLA Participant Address of Participant (Street Address, City, State, ZIP) Home Telephone Number 2. Name of Parent/Guardian to Contact in Case of Emergency Address of Parent/Guardian Telephone Number (Work & Home) 3. Name of Participant s Medical Doctor Telephone Number of Doctor 4. Name of Health Insurance Company/Address and Telephone Number of Insurance Company Insurance Policy Number I hereby give my permission for my son/daughter to participate in FBLA District, State, and National Conference(s). I understand that should an emergency occur, the above person(s) and/or company will be contacted to provide information/assistance for my child. I absolve the local school adviser(s), chaperone(s), and administration and Louisiana FBLA, Inc. of liability. Signature of Parent/Guardian Date Signature Date Louisiana FBLA Guidelines 41

42 FBLA-PBL NATIONAL DRESS CODE FBLA-PBL members and advisers should develop an awareness of the image 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 stated in the conference program. Conference name badges are part of this dress code and must be worn for all conference functions. For safety reasons, do not wear name badges when touring. Professional attire acceptable for official FBLA-PBL activities include: Males Business suit with collar dress shirt, and necktie or Sport coat, dress slacks, collar shirt, and necktie or Dress slacks, collar shirt, and necktie Banded collar shirt may be worn only if sport coat or business suit is worn Dress shoes and socks Females Business suit with blouse or Business pantsuit with blouse or Skirt or dress slacks with blouse or sweater or Business dress Capris or gauchos with coordinating jacket/suit, worn below the knee Dress shoes Inappropriate attire, for both men and women, includes: Jewelry in visible body piercing, other than ears Denim or chambray fabric clothing of any kind, overalls, shorts, skorts, stretch or stirrup pants, exercise or bike shorts Backless, see-through, tight-fitting, spaghetti straps, strapless, extremely short, or lowcut blouses/tops/dresses/skirts T-shirts, Lycra, spandex, midriff tops, tank tops, bathing suits Sandals, athletic shoes, industrial work shoes, hiking boots, bare feet, or over-thekneeboots Athletic wear, including sneakers Hats or flannel fabric clothing Bolo ties Visible foundation garments CLARIFICATION Many women s two-piece suits are currently designed so that they do not require a blouse. Therefore, this will be accepted. In addition, sling-back shoes, open-toe shoes, and sleeveless dresses are accepted. Revised 1/9/2009 Louisiana FBLA Guidelines 42