Anyone who wants to learn more about leadership, teamwork, and business, is in grades 5-9, and is in a business or a business-related class.

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1 What Does FBLA-ML Offer Students? National recognition for local members and chapters with an exciting new program called the Middle Level Achievement Program (MAP) written exclusively for the middle level division. This program focuses on: Competitive Recognition events offered in business skill areas such as spreadsheets, computer slide show presentation, keyboarding, proofreading/editing, desktop publishing, etc. Individual Recognition members can compete for three individual recognition levels designed to reward members who excel in their FBLA participation. This program is designed with integrated classroom activities and focuses on community/school service, education, leadership, and career exploration. Chapter Recognition chapters can compete for the Excellence Award which encourages projects and activities in the areas of school/community service, education, and leadership. Membership Recognition awarded to chapters who focus on building and maintaining membership. Leadership development and achievement through projects, activities, and programs; Community service experience with organizations such as the March of Dimes, the Red Cross, etc.; Friendship and fun through local, state, and national activities; Career exploration opportunities through local chapter projects such as business guest speakers, business tours, and job-shadowing activities; A magazine, published four times a year; A membership card; An online Web site with message boards, interactive business games, business publications, and a homework help section. Who Can Join FBLA-ML? Anyone who wants to learn more about leadership, teamwork, and business, is in grades 5-9, and is in a business or a business-related class. LOCAL MEMBER SIGN-UP FORM Yes, I want to join FBLA- ML Homeroom: Name: Grade/Class: Address: City: State: Zip: Birthday: NOTE: FOR LOCAL CHAPTER USE ONLY

2 NEW CHAPTER/REACTIVATION APPLICATION FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA-ML Send application to: FBLA-PBL, Inc.; P.O. Box 79063, Baltimore, MD For questions call Complete and return this application to National FBLA-PBL together with the following: Membership List State and National Remittance (one check payable Reactivation/New Charter Fee to FBLA-PBL, Inc). State check should be made Local Chapter Bylaws payable to state if not under direct membership. Upon receipt of this application, the national center will issue you a charter certificate, membership cards, and a Chapter Management Handbook to assist your chapter. I. CHAPTER INFORMATION School Name: School Phone: ( ) Street Address: Fax Number: ( ) City: State: Zipcode: Main Adviser: Additional Adviser(s): Principal/Administrative Head: II. MEMBERSHIP LIST (You need at least 3 members to start a chapter) (If additional space is needed, list names on school letterhead, and attach to this application). 1. (President) 2. (Vice President) 3. (Secretary) 4. (Treasurer) 5. (Reporter) Local, state, and national memberships are unified and not available separately. Signed: Approved: (President signature) (Adviser signature) III. STATE REMITTANCE Cost per member FBLA-ML $ per year = $ IV. NATIONAL REMITTANCE FBLA-ML $4 each per year $ + New Charter/Reactivation Fee ($20) $ 20 TOTAL $ Total enclosed (state, national, react/charter fee If applicable give charter number $ # APPROVED: State: Date: National: Date: Charter # : Sponsoring Chapter: Comments:

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4 Role of the Adviser Provide guidance by directing, chaperoning, and coordinating supervision of local chapter activities. Organize the selection process for chapter officers. Hold regular chapter meetings. Most local chapters hold membership meetings once a month and officer meetings once a month. Delegate assignments to student members. Use a bulletin board or central meeting place to post information on local chapter activities and programs. Example: FBLA-ML Stepping Stones to Success. Decorate a bulletin board with a blue paper background for the pond. Cut circles out of brown construction paper for stones to go across the pond. Put different words on the stones (Leadership, Teamwork, Community Service, Career Exploration, Fun). Place fish cutouts and frog cutouts throughout. Cut out green construction paper for the grass surrounding the pond. Put the title FBLA-ML: Stepping Stones to Success at the top. Be knowledgeable of the different programs and opportunities that membership in the middle level division of Future Business Leaders of America provides. You will receive this information in the Chapter Management Handbook upon submitting your chapter application form, bylaws, application fee, and membership dues. District/region and state information will be sent to you from your state chair or state adviser once your chapter is established. How Do I Get Started? 1. Make an appointment with your principal/administrator to secure approval to begin an FBLA-ML chapter at your school. Highlight what FBLA-ML will offer the business department and the students and the goals of FBLA-ML: Develop competent, aggressive business leadership. Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work. Create more interest in and understanding of American Business Enterprise. Encourage members in the development of individual projects that contribute to the improvement of home, business, and community. Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism. Encourage and practice efficient money management. Encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty. Assist students in the establishment of occupational goals. Facilitate the transition from school to work. Check out the Membership section of the web site ( under Recruitment Tools for a PowerPoint presentation explaining FBLA-ML that can be shown to both administrators and students or membershipdir@fbla.org for a copy. 2. Set a date for your first organizational meeting. Post the enclosed membership poster on a bulletin board or in your classroom. Make flyers with catchy slogans and important information to give out in your classes. Example: Label some hand-held plastic or paper fans with Cool down with FBLA-ML. Include information about the first meeting. Sponsor a Day of the Body Snatchers. Award a prize to the person who brings the most nonmembers (snatches bodies) to the first meeting. Photocopy and hand out the local member sign-up form included in this kit to recruit members.

5 3. Plan the agenda for the first meeting. Make it fun! Begin with an icebreaker such as: Human Taco: Stick a labeled note card (with taco ingredient) on the back of everyone s shirt (e.g., the word meat printed on a note card). Have each student mingle through the group asking yes/no questions to find out the taco ingredient that is on his/her back. Explain the correct order of the ingredients in a human taco shell, meat, cheese, lettuce, tomato, salsa and give them the start command. I m hungry! Let s eat! Run for the order! Each individual must find out which ingredient they are and then find enough other ingredients to form a complete human taco. Award a prize to the first group of students that forms a complete taco. 4. Arrange for prize drawings at the first meeting. Businesses are often happy to donate items such as movie passes, soda, candy, chips, etc. Arrange for food to be served following the meeting. A pizza party works well for an organizational meeting. 5. A sample first meeting agenda could be: Welcome Ice Breaker Benefits of FBLA-ML Membership (Use the PowerPoint presentation found on the Web site) Activities Scheduled for the Year (check the calendar on the Web site for ideas) Nomination of Officers (Most chapters have a president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and reporter) Election of Officers Body Snatchers Award Membership Sign-up/Dues Collection Drawings for Prizes Pizza Party Adjournment 6. Collect dues before and at the meeting. Give receipts to those students paying dues. Record dues. 7. Hold first meeting of the FBLA-ML chapter. Complete the New Chapter/Reactivation Application form found in this information packet. Attach state and national membership dues. Some chapters attach a local dues fee that they keep to start off the treasury. (Offer a special trip or a business tour for those students paying dues by a specific deadline.) Enclose a reactivation/new chapter fee of $20. Enclose local chapter bylaws. Use the template included in this packet. New Chapter Adviser Checklist Read through the Chapter Start-up information in this kit. Check out the FBLA-PBL Web Site ( Secure approval for chapter from principal and/or administrator. Set date for the first organizational meeting. Advertise the meeting and prepare bulletin board. Talk about FBLA-ML in classes. Copy and hand out local member sign-up and recruitment form.

6 Run the Body Snatchers contest. Hold first meeting and elect officers. Collect initial state and national dues. (Refer to Web site for online membership form with state dues amounts). Complete bylaws for your local chapter. Complete New Chapter/Reactivation Application. Enclose your check and mail. Receive Chapter Management Handbook and membership cards from the national center. Your charter will be sent from your state chapter. Continue recruiting members. Send in additional member names on additional membership reporting form that comes with Chapter Management Handbook. FBLA-PBL is the largest student business organization in the world with more than a quarter million members and over 4 million alumni! FBLA-ML is our fastest growing division! What Does FBLA-ML Offer Teachers? Build your business department and career/technology center enrollments by bringing business and education together through leadership, community service, and team-building opportunities. If you are a creative teacher in a business or a business-related area seeking new ways to bring the curriculum to life, inspire your middle level students to learn, and to make your job more interesting, then FBLA-ML is for you. Our organization offers teachers: A Chapter Management Handbook filled with ideas designed to motivate middle level students; Integrated curriculum activities with an emphasis on career exploration through the Middle Level Achievement Program (MAP); A complete PowerPoint presentation library on a variety of topics, including program benefits, recruitment, leadership, and involving local businesses in chapter activities; Free school store curriculum complete with camera-ready forms that can be adapted for local chapter use; A New York City stock market tour program that complements the NBEA Achievement Standards in Economics, International Business, and Career Development; A stock market game that can be integrated into any class; A national Web site ( complete with a password-protected area for advisers, online membership renewal, and a comprehensive online library that includes educational games, Internet projects, lesson plans, motivational activities, and grant and program-funding opportunities; Skills certification opportunities, including some 250-plus examinations in areas such as MS Access, MS Office Specialist, HTML Programmer, etc.; Professional development hours and graduate credit; Hotel, car rental, and airline discounts; and A newsletter published three times a year, highlighting curriculum and project integration ideas.