Pennsylvania FBLA Scholarship Program .............................................................................................. 75
Past Presidents ...................................................................................................................................... 77
Welcome to the 62nd Annual Pennsylvania FBLA State Leadership Conference! Congratulations on Igniting Innovation and qualifying to make it here to Hershey.
The connections you make in FBLA are life changing – a smile or a simple hello can go a long way. You may meet your future boss at this conference and not even know it. Through my time in FBLA, I’ve learned that all of us here are ready to Ignite Innovation throughout the next few days. I know that getting to the SLC is no easy task; you should all be extremely proud of your accomplishment.
This week, there are many activities that you can get involved in here at the conference which will help you grow not only as an FBLA member, but as a person. Take advantage of all the opportunities we offer – workshops, open competitive events, leadership training, and much more – and make new friends and memories! Over the next few days, I am confident that you will continue to make your advisers, families, local schools and communities proud. I wish you all the best of luck in your competitions and hope to see many of you on stage at the Awards of Excellence Program on Tuesday evening to see who will represent PA FBLA at this summer’s National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, CA!
On a personal note – PA FBLA, I cannot thank you enough. It has been my pleasure to serve as your State President for the 2012-2013 year. It is because of you I have been able to live out my dream of serving in this position. This year’s SLC is a bittersweet moment for me as it may be my last FBLA conference as a student member. When I was at the SLC my freshman year reading the President’s Message, I never imagined I would someday be writing it. I am thankful to every member for encouraging me, supporting me, and allowing me to lead the greatest state chapter of the world’s largest student business organization.
On behalf of this year’s PA FBLA State Officer Team, I would like to thank you for all the hard work and dedication you put into our organization year after year. To the graduating seniors – thank you for your commitment to PA FBLA over the last few years. I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors. I hope our paths will cross again someday. To all those who will be returning next year, please keep up the hard work and continue to make us all “Pennsylvania Proud.”
Best of luck in your competitive events and enjoy your time here in Hershey!
Sincerely
Emily WolfeState President, Pennsylvania FBLA
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9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. PA FBLA Tour Desk/Will Call Open 3:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Adviser Cyber Café 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Pre-Conference Registration 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. State Officer Candidate Briefing (Cocoa Suite 6) 8:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Industrial Rhythm Off Broadway Show Audience Interactive - Everyone is invited! Great American Hall/Red Room 11:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. Curfew
Overflow Hotel Shuttles: 2:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Last Hotel Shuttle leaves Lodge for overflow hotels: 10:15 p.m. Attraction Shuttles operate from Hershey Lodge 9:00 a.m.-10:15 p.m. Attraction Shuttles stop at Restaurant Row 2:00 p.m.-10:15 p.m. (with stops in the K-Mart Plaza and Applebee’s)
Legend: Hotel Hershey (HH); Hotel Harvest Building (HB); Hershey Lodge (HL)
Overflow Hotel Shuttles: 6:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Last Hotel Shuttle leaves Lodge for overflow hotels: 11:30 p.m.
Attraction Shuttles operate from the Hershey Lodge 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Attraction Shuttles stop at Restaurant Row 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
6:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast - (see Schedule of Events in program) 6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Conference Headquarters Open (HH) 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Conference Headquarters Open (HL) 7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. Judges/Chief Administrators Meetings (HH) 7:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Judges/Chief Administrators Meetings (HL) 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Online Testing (HL) 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. FBLA Information Desks (HL) 7:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Adviser Cyber Café (HL) 7:15 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Special Invitation Breakfast/Meeting (HL) 2013-2014 Region Presidents 2013-2014 Region Secretaries 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Exhibits Open (HL) 8:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Competitive Event Performances (HH) 8:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Region Officer Academy/Chapter Presidents* 2013-2014 Region Presidents/Secretaries Underclassmen Local Chapter Presidents* 8:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Competitive Event Performances (HB) 8:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Workshop Sessions (HL) Students (39 selections) 8:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Competitive Event Performances (HL) 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Workshop Sessions (HL) Advisers (5 selections) 9:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Open Competitive Events (HL) 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Advisers Coffee Break (HL) 10:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch – Chocolate Ballroom (HL) 11:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. Voting Area Open (HL) Voting Delegates ONLY in this area 3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Business Session – Great American Hall (HL) 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Orientation for New State Officers (HL) 4:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Dinner – Chocolate Ballroom (HL) 5:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Executive Committee/Board of Directors Recognition Dinner – Cocoa Suites 4-5 (HL) 7:00 p.m. - 10:15 p.m. Awards of Excellence Program (HL) 10:15 p.m. - 11:15 p.m. National Leadership Conference Orientation (HL) 10:15 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Adviser Reception (HL) Sponsored by: Hershey Lodge & Convention Center 12:00 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. Curfew Overflow Hotel Shuttles: 5:45 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Last Hotel Shuttle leaves Hershey Lodge for overflow hotels: 11:30 p.m. Attraction Shuttles operate from the Hersey Lodge 9:00 a.m.-2:15 p.m.
7:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Conference Headquarters Open (HL) 8:30 a.m.-9:15 a.m. Breakfast – Incoming/Outgoing State Officers & Advisers (HL) 8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Competitive Events Scores Posted (HL) 9:15 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Orientation for New State Officers (HL)
Overflow Hotel Shuttles: 6:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Last Hotel Shuttle leaves Lodge for overflow hotels: 11:30 a.m.
Have a safe and healthy summer. See you at the SLW this fall
at the Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, State College.
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Monday, April 15, 2013
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
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Delegate Code of ConductOne of the goals of FBLA is to facilitate the transition from school to work. Individual conduct and appearance are a part of that training. It is a special privilege to attend an FBLA conference, and it is the responsibility of all delegates to conduct themselves in a proper, businesslike manner at all times.
FBLA members have an excellent reputation. Delegate conduct at every FBLA function should make a positive contri-bution to the reputation that has been established. Listed below are conduct rules for every FBLA function. The term “delegate” shall be any person attending any FBLA function.
1. All delegates shall behave in a courteous and respectful manner, refraining from language and actions that might bring discredit upon themselves, their school, or upon FBLA.
2. Conduct not conducive to an educational function will not be allowed. Such conduct includes, but is not lim-ited to, actions disrupting a businesslike atmosphere, association with non-conference individuals, or activities that endanger self or others. Any damages to any property or furnishing in the hotel or convention center will be paid for by the individual or chapter responsible.
3. Student delegates shall keep their advisers informed of their activities and whereabouts at all times. Accidents, injuries, or illnesses must be reported to the local chapter adviser or the PA FBLA Executive Director immediately.
4. Traditional business attire is required for all general sessions, competitive events, caucusing, workshops, meal functions, and receptions. Attire for social functions shall be listed in the conference program. Delegates shall abide by the dress code established by the PA FBLA Board of Directors for all state functions. Delegates not adhering to the dress code shall not be admitted to the functions listed above.
5. The specific dress code for all delegates shall be:
Permitted for Gentlemen • Business suit with collar dress shirt, and necktie or • Sport coat, dress slacks, collared shirt, and necktie or • Dress slacks, collared shirt, and necktie. • Banded collar shirt may be worn only if sport coat or business suit is worn. • Dress shoes and socks.
Permitted for Ladies • Business suit with blouse or • Business pantsuit with blouse or • Skirt or dress slacks with blouse or sweater or • Business dress or • Dress capris (below the knee) and dress gauchos (below the knee) with a coordinating jacket. • Dress shoes. • The length of ladies’ dresses, skirts, etc., shall be no shorter than 1 inch above the top of the ladies’ knees.
Not Permitted for Ladies and Gentlemen • 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. • Off the shoulder, backless, see-through, tight-fitting, spaghetti straps, strapless, or extremely short or low-
cut 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-the-knee boots. • Athletic wear, including sneakers. • Hats or flannel fabric clothing. • Bolo ties. • Visible foundation garments. • Cargo pants
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Delegate Code of Conduct Casual attire is acceptable for specific functions as listed in the program or during times when not attending
specific conference functions.
New fashion trends may be in style, but not necessarily appropriate. The best way to operate is to avoid walking the line. If there is doubt, select something else to wear. Be a professional.
6. It is the responsibility of all student delegates to adhere to the curfews which are listed in the conference pro-gram. Curfew is described as being in your assigned room during the designated hours. It is the responsibility of advisers to enforce curfews with the assistance of security personnel.
7. No alcoholic beverages or narcotics of any form shall be possessed at any time, under any circumstances. Use or possession of such substances may subject the student delegate to criminal prosecution.
8. Advisers are responsible for the supervision of conduct. Student delegates who disregard the code of conduct will be subject to disciplinary action, and they and/or their chapter delegation can be sent home at their own expense and will be disqualified from competitive awards or withdrawn from office, if applicable. Parents and/or school district officials will be notified.
9. Student delegates are not permitted to leave conference facilities without the approval and supervision of their adviser.
10. There will be NO SMOKING/NO TOBACCO PRODUCTS in any meeting rooms or at any meal functions by any conference participants.
11. Delegates are responsible for reviewing their conference/workshop program upon arrival at any function. Stu-dent delegates are responsible for any specific duties as assigned by their chapter adviser (may include, but not be limited to, attendance at workshops, general sessions, competitions which permit audiences, etc.)
12. Voting delegates are required to attend all voting delegate meetings. 13. No male students are permitted in female students’ rooms or vice versa unless the door to the hall is completely
open.
14. Advisers are responsible for taking all reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of their student delegates at all FBLA functions and must be readily available in case of an emergency.
15. Delegates shall wear their conference name tags at all times while on site.
16. Delegates shall respect and abide by the authority vested in the PA FBLA Board of Directors.
17. No adviser should accept responsibility for a student delegate from another school without a written agreement between the administrations of the two schools. That agreement should be attached to the State Leadership Workshop and/or State Leadership Conference registration forms. No student delegates will be accepted with-out an adviser listed or a written agreement attached.
18. Adult student delegates shall abide by the rules and regulations for a minor student delegate.
19. Delegates must be accompanied by an adviser if leaving the Opening Session and/or Awards Program.
20. Delegates must be in attendance for the duration of the Opening Session and Awards Program.
PA FBLA Policy Leadership Handbook, pp. 78-80. Revised 09.15.12.
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2012-2013 State Officers
Emily WolfEState President
Central Columbia High School
DaniEllE DuBEEfirst Vice President
Delaware Valley High School
JamES CoulSonState Secretary
Wissahickon High School
lorEnzo SErVEDioState Treasurer
Sayre Area J/S High School
alliSon VinEState reporter
Athens Area High School
maDiSon WinEgarDnErState Parliamentarian
Chestnut Ridge High School
Sara mcConnEllVice President at largeNorth Penn High School
EriCa ornDorffVice President at large
Waynesboro Area High School
morgan STahrVice President at largeHazleton Area High School
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THANK YOU
On behalf of all 13,068 members in Pennsylvania FBLA, a sincere thank you to all exhibitors, advertisers, workshop presenters, event sponsors, and friends of FBLA for their generous contributions and support of the Pennsylvania FBLA State Leadership Conference. A special thank you is extended to the following Pennsylvania FBLA State Leadership Conference Sponsors:
Cengage Learning Adviser of the Year Awards
(monetary and plaque)
Crooked Creek Creations Special Recognition Awards Sponsor
East Stroudsburg University Conference Sponsor
Harrisburg University of Science & Technology
Event Sponsorships
Hershey Lodge & Convention Center
Adviser Reception Adviser of the Year Get-Away Weekend @ Hershey Lodge
Event Sponsorships
Men’s Wearhouse State Officer Tuxedos
Pennsylvania Business Education Association
Event Sponsorship
TRI Leadership Resources LLC Event Sponsorships
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PA FBLA Board of Directors
Melissa McDonald, Board of Directors President
Laura Barletta, Board of Directors President-elect
Bruce E. Boncal, Secretary
Mrs. Maura Angle .................................................................................... Adviser at Large, First Vice President’s Adviser
Mrs. Laura Barletta ......................................................................... Adviser at Large, Board of Directors President-elect
Mr. Bruce Boncal ...................................................................................................... Executive Director/State Chairman
Mrs. Brenda DeWire ....................................................................................... Adviser at Large, State President’s Adviser
Miss Danielle DuBee ......................................................................................................................... First Vice President
Mrs. Renee Hughes ............................................................................................................................... Adviser at Large
Mrs. Melissa McDonald ........................................................................... Adviser at Large, Board of Directors President
Mrs. Michele Myers .................................................................................................................................Person at Large
Mr. Robert Nemchik .......................................................................................... Business and/or Industry Representative
Miss Kristi Ryland ....................................................................................................................................... State Adviser
Mr. Derek Selleck .................................................................................................................................. Adviser at Large
Mr. Luke Skerpon .................................................................................................................... Middle-level Coordinator
Ms. Kara Spittler ...................................................................................................................................... FBLA Alumnus
Mrs. Mary Thomas ...........................................................................................................................School Administrator
Ms. Fran Vitovsky .................................................................................................................................... Board Treasurer
Miss Emily Wolfe ......................................................................................................................................State President
Mr. Howard Leight ................................................................... Business Education Adviser/PA Department of Education
Vacant ......................................................................................................CTSO Facilitator/PA Department of Education
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF FINALISTS IN PERFORMANCE EVENTSBanking and Financial Systems, Global Business, and Management Information Systems will have re-sults from the online testing posted by 10:45 a.m. Monday. Finalists must be at the Hotel Hershey for instructions at 12:15 p.m. The online test results for these events will be published using the following methods:
Results of the remainder of Monday’s online preliminary tests and preliminary performance rounds of competition will be published when available using the following methods:
(PLEASE NOTE: The preliminary round results will be posted as soon as possible, but there isno guarantee that they will be ready during or immediately following the Opening Session.)
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General InformationEnforcement of fBla regulationsPA FBLA’s goal is to make this conference a very professional, rewarding, and memorable experience. Part of that experience is proper professional behavior and attire. Remember, you are preparing to be “future business and community leaders of America.” FBLA advisers have volunteered to enforce various FBLA regulations such as the dress code. If one of these advisers suggests that a conference participant is in violation of the conference regula-tions, please respect the request for compliance.
Dress Code Advisers, you are responsible for making sure your students are in compliance with the dress code. Please review the newly REVISED dress code BEFORE arriving to the conference. 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. The dress code as set forth by the PA FBLA Board of Directors requires appropriate attire for all attendees–advisers, members, and guests. Proper attire for all events is outlined in the Schedule of Events. Current fashion trends may be in style but not necessarily appropriate. The length of ladies’ skirts and dresses will be enforced. Skirts and dresses shall be no shorter than 1 inch above the top of the ladies’ knees. This includes any formal wear for Tuesday’s Awards Program. Measuring stations will be set up in the Cocoa Lobby, the entrances to the Great American Hall, online testing area, and the entrance to the Chocolate Ballroom. At Hotel Hershey, a station will be set up outside Garden Terrace West. Anyone not appropriately dressed will not be admitted until in compliance with the dress code.
hotel Check-in/Check-outCheck-in and check-out must be completed by the chapter adviser; no students will be permitted to register the delegation. Check in is after 4 p.m. at all hotel properties.
luggage StorageHershey Lodge and all overflow hotels will have luggage storage available for those who arrive before check-in, which is after 4 p.m. Luggage storage at Hershey Lodge on Sunday is in the Aztec Room; on Monday, on the Upper Level Parking Deck. A bell hop will check your luggage and make sure it is secure until pick up. On Sunday, it is highly recommended that schools plan their arrival time AFTER 2 p.m. unless tickets were bought for Hersheypark. Hershey Lodge will provide luggage storage for all those going to Hersheypark on Sunday, April 14, (Aztec Room) regardless of your assigned hotel.
name BadgesConference badges must be worn to all conference activities. Any request for a replacement badge must be made by an adviser at Conference Headquarters in the Cocoa Terrace. Replacement badges cost $5 each. Students must keep their emergency information sheet in their name badge holder. Advisers must pick up registration packets at the Convention Center Registration Desk before attending any conference activities. This includes Sunday evening activities at the Hershey Lodge, To-Go Breakfast and lunch on Monday.
fBla “hotel” Shuttle Bus ServiceContinuous shuttle bus service will operate between all overflow hotel properties and Hershey Lodge & Conven-tion Center on Sunday from 2:00p until 10:30p, Monday from 6:00a until 11:30p and on Tuesday from 5:45a until 11:30p. On Wednesday, limited shuttle bus service will be available from 6:30a to 11:30a.
On Sunday, all hotel shuttles will pick up and depart from the Convention Center entrance of Hershey Lodge. On Monday and Tuesday, the hotel shuttles will pick up and drop off as follows: Hershey Lodge hotel lobby entrance: Comfort Inn, Days Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites Hershey Lodge Convention Center entrance: Hilton Garden Inn, Holiday Inn, Hotel Hershey, and SpringHill SuitesOn Wednesday, the drop off point is the pick up location.
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General InformationThere will be no hotel shuttle service during the Opening General Session and the Awards Program. Please allow plenty of time to get from one property to the next. For specific details, refer to the Shuttle/Attraction Bus Schedules printed in the program.
Special note: After the Awards Program on Tuesday evening, the hotel shuttles will drop off students at their respective hotels. Students will not be able to return back to Hershey Lodge. Any business that needs attended to at Hershey Lodge must to be taken care of before boarding the hotel shuttles. All NLC qualifiers and their advisers must attend the mandatory NLC Orientation BEFORE returning to their hotels.
fBla Shuttle Buses to the off-Site Competitive Events at hotel hershey and harvest BuildingShuttle bus service will be provided for all competitors who are registered in an event held either at the Hotel Hershey or Harvest Building. Competitor shuttle buses will depart from Hershey Lodge at the hotel lobby entrance at the times listed in the program. Spectators will ride Hotel Hershey “hotel” shuttle buses. Hotel Hershey “hotel” shuttles depart from and arrive back to Hershey Lodge on the Convention Center side of the building. Hotel shuttles depart approximately every 15 minutes from Hershey Lodge outbound and from Hotel Hershey and Harvest Build-ing inbound.
meeting room locationsRefer to the map of Hershey Lodge and Convention Center, Hotel Hershey, and the Hotel Hershey Harvest Building for meeting room locations. The Pennsylvania Room 5806 is located on the 5th floor of the tower guest rooms in Hershey Lodge. Take the main lobby elevators to the 5th floor.
mealsAdvisers and students must present their meal cards for entrance into the dining rooms. Without the proper meal card, appropriate attire, and name tag, you will be denied access to the dining room. All meals for advisers and members will be served at Hershey Lodge in the Chocolate Ballroom with the following exceptions: Breakfast will be served on Tuesday and Wednesday morning at Hilton Garden Inn for overnight guests. Breakfast will be served on Tuesday morning in the Castilian Room at Hotel Hershey for overnight guests. (Meal tickets for breakfast at Hotel Hershey and Hilton Garden Inn will be provided at registration.) On Tuesday, breakfast will be served for all other advisers and members in the Chocolate Ballroom in Hershey Lodge. On Monday, the To-Go Breakfast (pre-ordered) can be picked up in the Hershey Lodge, Chocolate Ballroom. Refer to the Schedule of Events for specific details.
Video StreamingThe Awards Program on Tuesday, April 16, will be broadcast “live” over the Internet so family, friends, teachers, and school administrators can watch the program from home. Please be sure to remind your folks at home to log on to http://www.pafbla.org and click the button at the top right of the screen labeled, “Watch the 2013 SLC Awards of Excellence Program LIVE!”
Seating assignmentsSeating in the Opening Session is on a first-come, first-serve basis. No seats are reserved other than those for spe-cial guests, special video project school finalists, and schools that have a member on the Executive Committee or Board of Directors. Please fill every seat. Assigned seating will be made for voting delegates at Tuesday’s Business Session. Assigned seating for all schools by region will be made for the Awards Program. Priority seating will be given to regions that met the “2013 Membership Incentive.” A diagram for Awards Program seating will be posted by 5 p.m. in the Cocoa Lobby and Great Lobby areas.
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General InformationCell Phone and gadgets (Electronic Devices)As a courtesy to all conference participants, proper cell phone and gadget etiquette is required. During competitive events, cell phones and gadgets must be powered down. All other times (during all general sessions, workshops, meals, and other scheduled events), the ringers must be turned off. Be considerate and respectful of those around you. Avoid high-tech interruptions at the most inappropriate moments.
mandatory attendanceAll members and advisers are required to attend the Opening General Session and the Awards Program. Members will not be permitted to leave the session early, unless accompanied by an adviser.
Student accountability JournalThe SLC is an educational experience—an extension of the learning environment in your classrooms at school. Advisers are asked to assist their members in creating a schedule of activities that will effectively utilize time to en-hance learning while at the conference. The Student Accountability Journal is stitched into the official SLC program.
Workshop SessionsEducational workshops for members and professional development seminars for advisers are offered throughout the day on Monday and Tuesday. Some sessions may be BYOD—bring your own mobile device (optional). Refer to the Workshop Descriptions in the program to determine which sessions provide hands-on instruction. Arrive early as some sessions are only offered once.
awards Program The awards session is an exciting and suspenseful event. However, let’s respect all members’ and advisers’ right to enjoy the session free of needless interruption. Students will not be permitted to return to their rooms or hotel until the end of the awards program. If a circumstance develops, the student must be accompanied by an adviser. Please support all of Pennsylvania’s award winners, and give them the respect they deserve. Please help us enforce proper behavior during the Awards Ceremony.
award WinnersAward winners may stop by the Exhibit Hall Office immediately following the Awards Program to pick up a foam protective sleeve for their award. A foam sleeve can also be picked Wednesday from 8:30-10:00a in the Cocoa Lobby.
local Chapter Voting DelegatesEvery local chapter was entitled to have two local chapter voting delegates, and these delegates were identified by the adviser on the chapter’s registration form. Voting delegates will wear a special “delegate ribbon” on their badges. Voting delegates are reminded that they are required to attend the Delegates Orientation meeting and Campaign Booths on Monday evening and the Voting Session and Business Session on Tuesday.
ExhibitorsBe sure to stop by and visit the exhibitors in the Great Lobby. At the exhibits, you can talk to representatives from post-secondary institutions about future educational plans, learn about new fund raising programs, and hear how you can participate in exciting leadership programs. The exhibitors will be here on Monday and Tuesday.
William Selden Scholarship PinsAll conference participants can purchase their official FBLA pin at the Information Table in the Cocoa Lobby or from any state officer. The pins are $4 each, and all proceeds benefit the William Selden Scholarship Fund.
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General InformationPa fBla neck WalletsAll conference participants can purchase a PA FBLA Neck Wallet at the Information Table in the Cocoa Lobby. You can store your name badge, meal tickets, pens, and even your cell phone in zippered pockets to keep them safe and secure. Neck Wallets cost $2, and all proceeds benefit the William Selden Scholarship Fund.
Competitive Events OfficeThe competitive events office is located in Lebbie Lebkicher’s in Hershey Lodge. Only advisers on official business are permitted in this room. All other inquiries/issues should be directed to the personnel stationed at one of two FBLA Information Tables located at the Convention Hall Registration Desk and in the Cocoa Lobby.
Conference Offices The main conference headquarters is located in Hershey Lodge/Cocoa Terrace. Garden Terrace West, located in Hotel Hershey is the conference headquarters/competitive events office for Hotel Hershey and the Harvest Build-ing. Only advisers on official business are permitted in this room. All other inquiries/issues should be directed to the personnel stationed at one of two FBLA Information Tables located at the Hershey Lodge/Convention Center and Cocoa Lobby.
finalists/interviewsPerformance times for American Enterprise Project, Business Ethics, Business Financial Plan, Business Plan, Business Presentation, Client Service, Community Service Project, Computer Game & Simulation Programming, Desktop Application Programming, Digital Design & Promotion, Digital Video Production, E-business, Electronic Career Portfolio, Emerging Business Issues, Impromptu Speaking, Job Interview, Mr. Future Business Leader, Ms. Future Business Leader, Partnership with Business Project, Public Speaking I, Public Speaking II, and Web Site Design will be published as soon as ready. The preliminary round results will be posted as soon as possible, but there is no guarantee that they will be ready during or immediately following the Opening Session.
Contestants in the Banking and Financial Systems, Business Ethics, Client Service, Emerging Business Issues, En-trepreneurship, Global Business, Help Desk, Impromptu Speaking, Job Interview, Management Decision Making, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Mr. Future Business Leader, Ms. Future Business Leader, Network Design, Parliamentary Procedure, Public Speaking I, and Public Speaking II, events are reminded to check the des-ignated publications below for a list of finalists in these events.
announcement of finalists in Performance EventsBanking and Financial Systems, Global Business, and Management Information Systems will have results from the online testing posted by 10:45 a.m. Monday. Finalists must be at Hotel Hershey by 12:15 p.m. for instructions. The online test results for these events will be published using the following methods: R Posted on the bulletin boards located in the Cocoa Suite Lobby and Convention Center Lobby. R Posted on the Home Page of the PA FBLA web site at www.pafbla.org.
Results of the remainder of Monday’s online preliminary tests and preliminary performance rounds of competition will be published when available using the following methods: R On screen - during the Opening Session in the Great American Hall; R On the bulletin boards located in the Cocoa Suite Lobby and Convention Center Lobby; and R On the Home Page of the PA FBLA web site at www.pafbla.org web site.Performance times for all final rounds will be randomly drawn and posted as indicated above.
Spectator EventsAll preliminary and final performances on Monday and all final performances on Tuesday are open to spectators ex-cept for Job Interview, Mr. Future Business Leader, Ms. Future Business Leader. Refer to the SLC conference program for locations of each performance event. Arrive early to guarantee a seat. The chief administrator will not allow spectators in the performance room once a contestant or a team’s performance is in progress.
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General Informationonline TestingAll objective tests (excluding Open Competitive Events) will be taken online at the conference either in Empire A-D or Crystal A. Both meeting rooms are located on the Confection Level of the Conference Center. Refer to the SLC Program for the times and locations of each event. A map of Hershey Lodge/Convention Center can be found in the SLC Program. Prior to entering the computer labs, a brief orientation will be provided covering general procedures for taking an online test. Calculators will be provided in all events where permitted. Competitors must bring their own sharpened pencils with erasers. Allow plenty of time to arrive to the testing area. Dress code compliance will be checked upon entry into the testing area.
Competitive Events ScoresAll written test scores and Individual Rating Sheets for performance skill events will be posted in the Adviser Re-stricted Area on the pafbla.org web site after the conference. Scores will also be posted in the Cocoa Suites 3-5 from 8:30a-10:00a on Wednesday. Individual Rating Sheets for performance skill events will be mailed to advisers after the conference.
advisers hospitalityOn Tuesday morning, there will be an Adviser’s Coffee Break in the Cocoa Suite Board Room and Cocoa Suite 1 and on Tuesday evening there will be an Adviser’s Reception in Cocoa Suite 1 & Cocoa Suite 6 immediately following the Awards Program. Please stop by for some refreshments, treats, and fellowship with your colleagues.
hotel SafetyAdviser and student safety is of utmost importance while at this conference. Making fraudulent emergency calls to 911 is a felony and individuals will be prosecuted. The Hershey Lodge has a system in place that monitors all calls made to 911. Any expenses incurred as a result of this action will be billed to your individual school district.
hotel PropertyStudents and advisers are reminded that all contents in guest rooms are the property of the individual hotel. Any item(s), including the pillows and pillow cases, missing from a guest room upon check out will be charged back to the schools assigned to that room. Students are reminded not to disconnect the video cables from the back of the television in guest rooms. A reconnection fee will be assessed to the room and a minimum charge of $85 will be added to your bill.
CurfewCurfew is listed in the program, and all student delegates are to abide by the curfew times. Security and advisers will be in the halls enforcing the curfew.
EXHIBITSMembers and advisers are encouraged to visit the Exhibits located in the Great Lobbyfrom 2:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Monday and from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
education & leadership opportunity programs for members, fundraising companies,and the conference apparel merchandise vendor.
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Open Competitive Events Program
Pennsylvania FBLA is proud to offer “Open Competitive Events” to all members attending the State Conference. The guidelines are:
1. There will be 15 “open” competitive events offered at the 2013 State Leadership Conference. They are:
• AGRIBUSINESS In this event, students will be tested on their knowledge of the concepts, economic principles, and manage-
ment tools necessary related to companies that process, market, and merchandise agricultural products.
• COMPUTEROPERATINGSYSTEMS In this event, students will be tested on their knowledge of computer operating systems and related
concepts.
• CURRENTEVENTS In this event, students will be tested on current news events making the news.
• DIGITALTOOLS In this event, students will be tested on their knowledge of digital and electronic devices used in business
and communications.
• FASHIONMARKETING In this event, students will be tested on their knowledge of marketing and management principles as it
relates to the fashion industry.
• FBLACREED/CODEOFETHICS In this event, students will be tested on their knowledge of the FBLA Creed and Code of Ethics as found in
the PA FBLA Policy/Leadership Handbook.
• GOOGLEAPPS/SOCIALMEDIA/OPENSOURCE In this event, students will be tested on their knowledge of Google Apps, Social Media, Open Source and
related concepts.
• HTML In this event, students will be tested on their knowledge of HTML, HTML tags and related concepts.
• HUMANRESOURCEMANAGEMENT In this event, students will be tested on their knowledge of human resource management and related
concepts.
• INVESTMENTS/STOCKMARKET In this event, students will be tested on their knowledge of business and personal investments and related
concepts.
• LEADERSHIP In this event, students will be tested on their knowledge of leadership and management skills and related
concepts.
• PENNSYLVANIAFBLAPOLICIESANDPROCEDURES In this event, students will be tested on their knowledge of Pennsylvania FBLA based on content found in
the PA FBLA Policy/Leadership Handbook and on the PA FBLA website.
• PROJECTMANAGEMENT In this event, students will be tested on their knowledge of the discipline of planning, organizing, and
managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives.
• RETAILMANAGEMENT In this event, students will be tested on their knowledge of managing the day-to-day operations of a retail
store.
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Open Competitive Events Program
• THEINTERNET In this event, students will be tested on their knowledge of basic Internet related concepts.
2. Any student already qualified to attend the 2013 State Leadership Conference may take these tests—even if he or she has already participated in these events. Chapters may not bring additional members to compete in these events.
3. There is no pre-registration for these events. They are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.
4. These events will be offered between the hours of 9:15 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, April 16. All events will be administered in the same room.
5. Students may take as many of these tests in this 2 ½ hour period as they wish. All tests are machine graded mul-tiple choice or true/false type tests. Students must bring their own #2 pencil. Most tests contain 50 questions. Students may have as much or as little time as necessary to complete any one test.
6. Certificates will be awarded to the Top 10 students in each event and their names will be flashed across the screen during the Awards Program. The first place winner in each event will be recognized on stage. Certificates will be mailed after the conference. These events do not qualify a student to attend the National Leadership Conference.
7. In the event of a tie, the first tiebreaker will be the same tiebreaker procedure as is used in other written objective tests and found in the PA FBLA Policy/Leadership Handbook. In the event the tie cannot be broken with the first tiebreaker, the tie will be broken by lottery as the second tiebreaker. Time is not a factor and will not be consid-ered in breaking a tie.
8. There are no formal written guidelines for these events. The content of each event is listed above.
9. The contestants are required to comply with all dress code and name tag requirements.
10. The testing procedure shall be:
a. At 9:15 a.m., the test administrators will open the door to the testing room (The White Room of the Great American Hall), which is capable of seating approximately 600 students. A line will form outside the Great American Hall.
b. The test administrator will permit the first 600 students to enter the room and be seated. Once all seats are filled, the doors will be closed. Tests will be distributed to those seated (students may request any one of the 15 different tests).
c. The initial group of students will begin taking the test at the test administrator’s direction.
d. As a student finishes a test, he or she will turn in the test to the test administrators and will then be required to leave the room.
e. Once one student leaves the room, the test administrators will permit another student to enter the room and request a particular test.
f. The process will continue for the 2 ½ hour period of time.
g. If a student wishes to take another test, he or she must leave the room and go to the back of the line to await entry. Students may take as many different tests in the 2 ½ hour period as they can schedule, but they must leave the room each time and go to the back of the line.
h. All testing will be stopped and papers collected promptly at 11:45 a.m., regardless of how much or how little time a student has had to work on the test he/she has in his/her possession.
Upon completion of competition, take the “hotel” shuttle bus back to Hershey Lodge. Bus stop is where you were dropped off. Hotel shuttles loop approximately every 15 minutes.
Hershey or Harvest Building will board at Hershey Lodge (THE HOTEL LOBBY SIDE) according to the
schedule above.
As a courtesy to competitors, ALL other individuals going to Hotel Hershey or Harvest Building are asked to ride Hotel Hershey ‘HOTEL’ shuttle buses. Hotel shuttles depart from the CONVENTION CENTER SIDE of the Hershey Lodge complex.
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Workshop Descriptions
aDViSEr SESSionmonDay, aPril 15, 2013
TaKing BCiT STanDarDS inTo ThE nEXT gEnEraTionADVISER SESSION: Monday, April 15 – 2:00p-2:45pROOM: Tower Suite 1PRESENTER: Donna gavitt, BCIT Department Chair, BCIT Standards Committee, Selinsgrove SD, Selinsgrove
Note: BYOD (optional) for building a lesson and unit.
The Standards for BCIT address the generation of ‘Social Media-ites’ as well as Personal Finance, Economics, Global Business and more. We will build a lesson and a unit, collaboratively, using the Understanding By Design Model on which SAS is based.
aDViSEr SESSionSTuESDay, aPril 16, 2013
EThiCS in CorPoraTE amEriCa – ThE nEW inDuSTry STanDarDADVISER SESSION: Tuesday, April 16 – 10:15a-11:15aROOM: Cocoa Suite 1PRESENTER: rosemary n. Potts, The Boeing Company
This session is designed to engage faculty and advisers on the importance of Ethics in Corporate America and how to better prepare students for the future. In today’s world, ethical standards are paramount to one’s success. How are you as an FBLA adviser driving this message home? Come learn what you can do to better prepare your students for today’s workplace.
frEE onlinE PErSonal finanCE rESourCES from EVErfiADVISER SESSION: Tuesday, April 16 – 8:30a-9:30aROOM: Cocoa Suite 1PRESENTER: Tom Parisi, Vice President, EverFi, Washing-ton, DC
Note: BYOD (optional) – Bring your own device.
EverFi, Inc. creates engaging, online resources to help teachers address critical Personal Finance topics like bud-geting, saving/investing, credit scores, college student loans, and mortgages with their students. These resources are available to schools at no cost thanks to the support from sponsoring partners. EverFi will demo them, provide accounts to any interested teacher and also share key data/findings from across the country.
gET firED uP! “SimPlE STraTEgiES ThE EVEryDay hEro Can TaKE To KEEP ThEir firE aliVE!”ADVISER SESSION: Tuesday, April 16 – 11:30a-12:30pROOM: Cocoa Suite 1PRESENTER: aric Bostick, President/Owner, Aric Bostick Success Training, San Antonio, TX
Being an educator or counselor advocate is one of the most rewarding occupations in the world. However, it is also one of the most challenging, underappreciated, and exhausting jobs one can possibly take on. If you have ever lost your focus, lost your passion or simply felt burnout by the enormous task of being all things to all people then this workshop will be just what the doctor ordered. Get ready to be rejuvenated, refocused and fired up to make a differ-ence once again!
Remember your purpose and rise above the bureau-cracy and trivial
Build lasting relationships with your students that keep you energized Happiness and health tips that will keep your tank full so you have more to give!
ADVISERS! You are welcome to attend any of the
member workshop sessions on Monday and Tuesday.
2013 Post-Secondary Interns(Former FBLA Members)
Bethany Barefoot, Indiana UniversityMark Egan, Sussex County Community College
Terah Glose, Penn State UniversityDominic Lyate, Temple University
Lea Scopelliti, University of ScrantonEmmellene Usera, Moravian CollegeKaitlyn Wrona, Mercyhurst College
Robert Boggs – Abington HSQuadair Smith, Lehigh CTI
2013 Hershey LodgeInternship Recipients
Danielle Angle, Delaware Valley HSCarlos Osario, Delaware Valley HS
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Workshop DescriptionsinVESTmEnTS, ThE SToCK marKET gamE anD EnTrEPrEnEurShiP ProgramSADVISER SESSION: Tuesday, April 16 - 12:45p-1:45p ROOM: Cocoa Suite 1PRESENTER: Carolyn Shirk, Vice President, Economics Pennsylvania, Selinsgrove
Join Carolyn Shirk as she presents to you the basics of investments, shows you how to research stocks on the Internet, provides every participant a free Adult Stock Market Game ($25 value), along with information about two Entrepreneurship Programs that you can use for free!
TaKing BCiT inTo ThE nEXT gEnEraTionADVISER SESSION: Tuesday, April 16 – 2:00p-3:00pROOM: Cocoa Suite 1PRESENTER: Donna gavitt, BCIT Department Chair, BCIT Standards Committee, Selinsgrove SD
Note: BYOD (optional) for building a lesson and unit.
The Standards for BCIT address the generation of ‘Social Media-ites’ as well as Personal Finance, Economics, Glob-al Business and more. We will build a lesson and a unit, collaboratively, using the Understanding By Design Model on which SAS is based.
mEmBEr SESSionS(monDay anD TuESDay)
a BranD CallED youMEMBER SESSION: Monday, April 15 - 1:00p-1:45p; 2:00p-2:45p ROOM: Wild Rose BPRESENTER: latrell armstrong, FOCUS Training, Milwaukee, WI
What does your brand say about you? From your Facebook page, to the way you dress, to the words you choose, ev-eryday you are promoting your own personal brand. In this workshop, FBLA leaders will improve their ability to use their personal brand to get results for their chapters and en-sure they are helping their fellow members along the way.
a PaSSion inTo BuSinESSMEMBER SESSION: Monday, April 15 - 1:00p-1:45p ROOM: Magnolia AMEMBER SESSION: Tuesday, April 16 – 2:15p-3:00pROOM: Tower Suite 2PRESENTER: Tim Dershem, Business Teacher and FBLA Adviser, Greenwood High School, Founder – Totally Tennis, Millerstown
This workshop encompasses all of the components of a true ENTREPRENEUR. Have a passion for a Sport/Hobby? Take that passion to the next level and start a business. Learn what it takes, and see how one’s passion can be used to create a lifelong business. This workshop covers all fac-ets of business, including Sports Management, Entrepre-neurship, Networking, Time Management, Marketing, Fi-nance/Accounting, Desktop Publishing, Web Publishing, Apps, Merchandising, Sales, Communications, Customer Service, and much more.
BaCKSTaBBErS, BullDozErS, anD WimPy hanDShaKES MEMBER SESSION: Tuesday, April 16 - 8:15a-9:00a; 9:15a-10:00aROOM: Tower Suite 1PRESENTER: alyzabeth Smith, Tax Consultant, PICPA Member – Savran Benson, LLP, Bala Cynwyd
If you made it through junior high school, you’ve encoun-tered most of the basic personality types. Sadly, those per-sonality types often transition into the professional work-place. In your first professional job you may find that there are still prom queens, jocks, and cliques, differentiated from high school only by additional education and author-ity. This presentation will cover different ways to effectively deal with varying personality types without compromising your objectives. In the world of “lols” and omgs,” profes-sional written communication will also be discussed.
PA FBLA “NECK WALLETS”(multiple use name badge holder)
Cost: $2 eachON SALE NOW
at the Information Desk in the Cocoa LobbyHershey Lodge
✓ It’s easy to see because it’s lime green . . .✓ Its inside zippered compartment will keep
your small personal items (and meal tickets) secure . . .
✓ It will hold your pencils and pens and your cell phone, too!
✓ Wear it around your neck so your name badge is easy to see . . .
✓ It’s yours to keep—use it now—use it later, use it at the NLC.
All Proceeds Benefit theWilliam Selden Scholarship Fund
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Workshop DescriptionsCrEaTiVE ThinKing ChallEngESMEMBER SESSION: Tuesday, April 16 – 11:15a-12:00p; 12:15p-1:00pROOM: Magnolia APRESENTER: Sara zwiefelhofer, FOCUS Training, Milwaukee, WI
Brain-teasers, puzzles, enigmas? Tackling unusual and challenging problems is something every leader needs to deal with. Creative Thinking Challenges is a crash course in creative problem solving and time management.
DrESS for SuCCESSMEMBER SESSION: Monday, April 15 – 1:00p-1:45p ROOM: Cocoa Suite 1MEMBER SESSION: Monday, April 15 – 4:00p-4:45pROOM: Wild Rose AMEMBER SESSION: Tuesday, April 16 – 1:15p-2:00p; 2:15p-3:00pROOM: Cocoa Suite 5PRESENTER: laura ahankoob, Senior Operations Man-ager, The Men’s Wearhouse, Sykesville, MD, The Men’s Wearhouse Staff, Pennsylvania Satellite Stores
The dynamic Men’s Wearhouse staff will teach you how to make a positive first impression, prepare for a college or job interview, and dress for the job you want. This work-shop is co-ed.
EffECTiVE mEETingS uSing ParliamEnTary ProCEDurEMEMBERS SESSION: Tuesday, April 16 – 1:15p-2:00p; 2:15p-3:00pROOM: Cocoa Suite 3PRESENTERS: Diana Brush, Director, Career Services, Clarion University, Clarion
This interactive session will introduce the basic principles of parliamentary procedure. Brush up on your knowledge of rules of order, agendas, common motions, and proper debate in order to hold efficient and effective meetings. By the end of the session you will be able to develop an agenda; obtain the floor properly; make motions that are in order, speak clearly and concisely; and, obey the rules of debate. Advisers are welcome.
finanCial liTEraCy: ThE Big PiCTurEMEMBER SESSION: Monday, April 15 – 1:00p-1:45pROOM: Great American Hall/Red RoomPRESENTER: Patrick fitzpatrick, U.S. Congressman/U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC
This workshop will focus on the value of everyone from elected officials to young emerging leaders being well versed in financial literacy.
firED uP – hEro on DuTy! “WhaT you Do SPEaKS louDEr Than WhaT you Say!”MEMBER SESSION: Tuesday, April 16 – 8:15a-9:00a; 9:15a-10:00aROOM: Great American Hall/Blue RoomPRESENTER: aric Bostick, President/Owner, Aric Bostick Success Training, San Antonio, TX
Webster’s Dictionary defines a Hero as any person ad-mired for courage, nobility, and regarded as an ideal role model. It is hard to be a Hero but heroes are what we need to change our schools, our communities and our world. Are you FIRED UP and READY for the challenge? YES YOU ARE!!!!!
Through participation in hands-on interactive activities, you will learn how to become a HERO ON DUTY so you can make a difference everyday at home, school, in your community and our WORLD!
friEnDS, fanS, anD folloWErSMEMBER SESSION: Tuesday, April 16 – 11:15a-12:00p; 12:15p-1:00pROOM: Great American Hall/Blue RoomPRESENTER: Kyle Willkom, FOCUS Training, Milwau-kee, WI
How can social networking benefit your chapter? In a fun and interactive way, participants will discuss and brain-storm best practices and leave with specific initiatives that they can use in their own chapters.
gamifiCaTion for BuSinESS anD EnTrEPrE-nEurShiPMEMBER SESSION: Tuesday, April 16 – 8:15a-9:00a; 9:15a-10:00aROOM: Cocoa Suite 6PRESENTER: amjad umar, Ph.D. Professor & Director of eBusiness, Harrisburg University of Science & Technology, Harrisburg
This session will show how the latest developments in the exciting world of gamification can be used for business and entrepreneurship.
gET off ThE monEy CruTChMEMBER SESSION: Monday, April 15 – 1:00p-1:45pROOM: Cocoa Suite 5MEMBER SESSION: Tuesday, April 16 – 1:15p-2:00pROOM: Cocoa Suite 4PRESENTER: Doug hassenbein, Assistant Investor Edu-cation Coordinator, PA Department of Banking & Securi-ties, Harrisburg
Money from parents, guardians, and relatives is great…or is it? Find out why it’s not such a great thing when parents cover your cell phone bill. Avoid breaking your financial legs. See how you can make your own money work for you.
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Workshop Descriptionsgoal SETTing WiTh aTTiTuDEMEMBER SESSION: Monday, April 15 – 10:00a-10:45a; 1:00p-1:45pROOM: Wild Rose APRESENTER: michael galante, Speaker for American Management Association, Operation Enterprise, New York City
This program is designed to help students achieve a greater level of success. Goals for life, school, careers and even sports are discussed. It focuses on a simple five-step pro-cess that can be used for personal or professional growth.
griD WalKMEMBER SESSION: Monday, April 15 – 3:00p-3:45p; 4:00p-4:45pROOM: Wild Rose BPRESENTER: latrell armstrong, FOCUS Training, Milwaukee, WI
Teams work together to navigate their way across the Grid while overcoming various road blocks. Map Masters and Scorekeepers provide the framework of direction for each team as they develop systems to communicate and achieve the goal. Grid Walk emphasizes the importance of taking risks, effective communication, and teamwork.
hE BECamE an EnTrEPrEnEur anD maDE $1,000,000!MEMBER SESSION: Monday, April 15 – 11:00a-11:45a ROOM: Great American Hall/Red RoomPRESENTER: Dave Schropfer, CEO of EnviroDerm, Inc., Speaker for American Management Association, Opera-tion Enterprise, New York City
Hear how an entrepreneur made $1,000,000. Now you can learn to do the same! Winning business and marketing strategies, financing methods and leveraging techniques that work are revealed.
hoW To nEgoTiaTE anD Win WhaTEVEr you WanTMEMBER SESSION: Monday, April 15 – 9:00a-9:45a; 12:00p-12:45pROOM: Great American Hall/Red RoomPRESENTER: Dave Schropfer, CEO of EnviroDerm, Inc., Speaker for American Management Association, Opera-tion Enterprise, New York City
Dave Schropfer will teach quick tips on how to negoti-ate successfully to achieve what you want with teachers, coaches, college admissions and employers! Experience how you can satisfy your issues and theirs with these easy and fun steps. Learn the one thing you must know before negotiating with anyone including mom, dad and friends.
hoW lEaDErS managE ConfliCTMEMBER SESSION: Monday, April 15 – 3:00p-3:45p; 4:00p-4:45pROOM: Great American Hall/Red RoomPRESENTER: robert m. Donley, Professor of Legal Stud-ies, Central Penn College, Summerdale
This is a fun, interactive workshop that teaches future lead-ers how to tell when a conflict has arisen in a team, what damage that conflict might do to the team’s efficiency and effectiveness, and how to deal with the conflict without endangering the team or its mission. Key conflict man-agement skills, including communication, listening, and professionalism, are taught and practiced in a variety of scenarios.
human maChinEMEMBER SESSION: Tuesday, April 16 – 10:15a-11:00a; 11:15a-12:00p; 12:15p-1:00pROOM: Great American Hall/Red RoomPRESENTER: latrell armstrong, FOCUS Training, Milwaukee, WI
Participants create a moving, functional machine and sell it to the public. The catch? This invention is made of peo-ple! This often-outrageous activity gets participants think-ing about teamwork and promotion of FBLA from a whole new perspective.
“i’m noT a gooD TEST TaKEr…” anD oThEr Poor EXCuSESMEMBER SESSION: Tuesday, April 16 – 10:15a-11:00aROOM: Tower Suite 1MEMBER SESSION: Tuesday, April 16 – 2:15p-3:00pROOM: Cocoa Suite 2PRESENTER: Kristin austin, Assistant Director of Admis-sions, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg
This is a statement that countless college applicants lead with when applying to college. But why? This workshop focuses on putting together an outstanding admissions ap-plication no matter what your (perceived) strengths and weaknesses are. No one should be applying to college without first learning the insiders tips discussed in this pre-sentation.
inTErPErSonal CommuniCaTionMEMBER SESSION: Monday, April 15 – 4:00p-4:45pROOM: Cocoa Suite 1PRESENTER: Jill greenbaum, Speaker for American Management Association, Operation Enterprise, New York City
Discover your communication style and learn how to develop a flexible style to communicate effectively with family, friends, supervisors and customers.
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Workshop DescriptionsinTErViEW WiTh ConfiDEnCEMEMBER SESSION: Monday, April 15 – 2:00p-2:45pROOM: Cocoa Suite 1PRESENTER: Jill greenbaum, Speaker for American Management Association, Operation Enterprise, New York City
Learn new techniques that will set you apart from your peers and help highlight your strengths in an interview. Discover key skills for making the best impression when you are competing for that one coveted position or intern-ship.
maJor in youMEMBER SESSION: Monday, April 15 – 3:00p-3:45pROOM: Cocoa Suite 1PRESENTER: Jill greenbaum, Speaker for American Management Association, Operation Enterprise, New York City
Learn the first steps to discovering the right college for you! In this session we will focus on these key areas: you, becoming strategic about the college search and selection process, staying organized, and getting clear on the fact that making the decisions about where to apply involves both your head and your heart.
marKET maDnESSMEMBER SESSION: Tuesday, April 16 – 8:15a-9:00a; 9:15a-10:00aROOM: Great American Hall/Red RoomPRESENTER: Sara zwiefelhofer, FOCUS Training, Milwaukee, WI
In the fast-paced world of the stock market, some lose and some win big! This activity focuses on synergy and trust. We’ll talk about individual responsibilities each member has to the overall success of a team, and how this plays an important role in any organization’s success.
nEgoTiaTion STraTEgiESMEMBER SESSION: Monday, April 15 – 11:00a-11:45aROOM: Wild Rose APRESENTER: michael galante, Speaker for American Man-agement Association, Operation Enterprise, New York City
During this session, you will learn how to get more of what you want—time, money, a new car, and even a better job. In addition to gaining knowledge on winning negotiation techniques, students use a prepared Case Study to actually negotiate during the course.
nETWorKing, 2013 anD BEyonD STylEMEMBER SESSION: Tuesday, April 16 - 11:15a-12:00pROOM: Tower Suite 1MEMBER SESSION: Tuesday, April 16 - 1:15p-2:00pROOM: Cocoa Suite 2
PRESENTER: Kristin austin, Assistant Director of Admis-sion, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg
Are you aware the average student encounters over 100 opportunities to network weekly? How many are you miss-ing out on? This workshop will introduce basic networking skills and habits and demonstrate how students can use their network to further their personal goals.
nETWorK your Way To ThE CarEEr, CollEgE or BuSinESS you WanTMEMBER SESSION: Monday, April 15 – 10:00a-10:45aROOM: Great American Hall/Red RoomPRESENTER: Dave Schropfer, CEO of EnviroDerm, Inc., Speaker for American Management Association, Opera-tion Enterprise, New York City
Use Social Networks and other proven ways to success! Besides tweets and texts, now you can learn to build relationships to achieve your educational and career goals. Plus, by attending this interactive session, you will learn to avoid six Internet mistakes!
nETWorKing liKE a ProMEMBER SESSION: Tuesday, April 16 – 1:15p-2:00p; 2:15p-3:00pROOM: Magnolia BPRESENTER: latrell armstrong, FOCUS Training, Milwaukee, WI
They say it’s all about who you know. An important part of any conference is networking and relationship building. This workshop focuses on why networking is so important and tips for you to make yourself stand out among the crowd.
PErSonal finanCE – SKillS for lifEMEMBER SESSION: Monday, April 15 – 9:00a-9:45aROOM: Wild Rose APRESENTER: Joseph P. Cunningham, Assistant Profes-sor, Harford Community College, Bel Air, MD
This workshop describes why FBLA members need personal finance skills for life. Whether it is planning for college or for retirement, good personal financial habits enable student to deal effectively with challenges that life presents them with.
Want to put your FBLA skills to the test? Looking for some-thing fun to do next summer? Come to my workshop and learn how you can get involved in Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week 2013.
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Workshop DescriptionsrEaChing your PEaK anD ThEn SomEMEMBER SESSION: Monday, April 15 – 2:00p-2:45p; 3:00p-3:45pROOM: Wild Rose AMEMBER SESSION: Tuesday, April 16 – 2:15p-3:00p ROOM: Cocoa Suite 4PRESENTER: Jean Santin, National Sales Director Emeritus, Mary Kay Cosmetics
In this session, we will cover why some people succeed and others do not even though they have many degrees and a high IQ! We do not wait for success to happen, we seek it by building relationships to take us to the next level, by learning about ourselves and different personalities to get along better with co-worker and employers, and by us-ing our full potential and then some!
rEgion offiCEr aCaDEmy – i’m an offiCEr, noW WhaT?EXCLUSIVELY FOR REGION OFFICERS AND LOCAL CHAPTER PRESIDENTS: Tuesday, April 16 – 8:15a-11:45a ROOM: Wild Rose APRESENTERS: Jill greenbaum, Speaker for American Management Association with Guest Speaker, Emily Wolfe, PA FBLA State President
Note: Session is limited to Region Officers and underclass-man local chapter presidents. The first 50 participants will be accepted into the Academy.
Guest Speaker, Emily Wolfe, PA FBLA State President, will bring greetings on behalf of PA FBLA and the State Officer Team and will discuss the important connection and role the officers play from the local chapter president to the region chapter on up to the state chapter. Officers often find themselves in leadership roles, only to discover they have no idea what they’re supposed to do once they get there. A project-based learning approach will be used to cover real-life areas of communication, teamwork, project planning and development, and presentation. At the con-clusion of the academy, officers will be ready to effectively lead their region or chapter during the 2013-2014 school year. You must be a region officer or a local chapter under-classman president to participate. The first 50 participants will be accepted into this special program.
SEnSaTional imProViSaTionalMEMBER SESSION: Tuesday, April 16 – 1:15p-2:00p; 2:15p-3:00pROOM: Magnolia APRESENTER: Sara zwiefelhofer, FOCUS Training, Mil-waukee, WI
You never know what you are going to get in this im-promptu speaking exercise. Members combine randomly assigned concepts to create unexpected and interesting re-sults. We talk through techniques for impromptu speaking with ease.
SoCial mEDiaMEMBER SESSION: Monday, April 15 – 12:00p-12:45pROOM: Wild Rose APRESENTER: michael galante, Speaker for American Management Association, Operation Enterprise, New York City
This course will look at the emergence and popular-ity of social media. The focus will be on case examples of organizations that engage in the activity and how it is used to connect with their customers. The topics covered include: 1) An overview of how social media was born by a generation accepted by multiple age groups and has woven itself into the fabric of society; 2) We will also examine the worldwide presence of this trend and its staying power relative to traditional marketing options; and 3) How social media is driven by the popularity of the Internet, advancement in technologies and the increased mobility of the world.
STrEET SElling 101MEMBER SESSION: Monday, April 15 – 1:00p-1:45p ROOM: Cocoa Suite 6MEMBER SESSION: Monday, April 15 – 2:00p-2:45pROOM: Great American Hall/Red RoomMEMBER SESSION: Tuesday, April 16 – 10:15a-11:00aROOM: Great American Hall/Blue RoomPRESENTER: Tori molnar, President/CEO, Utoria, Scenery Hill
Have you ever had an idea for a product or business but thought you were too young, too broke, or too busy to make it happen? These high school entrepreneurs will get rid of your doubts. Learn about what it takes to build a fol-lowing, make your first sale, use free tools to market your business, and much more. This interactive workshop led by high school entrepreneurs, Krispy Feldman of Anony-mous Mad Villiany (@AMVClothingCo), and Tori Molnar of Utoria (@torimolnar) will leave you inspired and mo-tivated, not to mention ready to take on your own vision.
ThE PoWEr of PrEziMEMBER SESSION: Monday, April 15 – 3:00p-3:45p; 4:00p-4:45p ROOM: Tower Suite 1MEMBER SESSION: Tuesday, April 16 – 2:15p-3:00pROOM: Magnolia CPRESENTER: matthew D. Claar, BCIT Teacher, Ferndale Area SD, Johnstown
One of the most commonly used tools by both students and teachers is Microsoft PowerPoint. However, with ev-eryone using it, it can be boring. What if there was other software for presenting information that was more exiting? Oh wait, there is….Prezi. Join me in exploring Prezi and open a new world of possibilities!
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Workshop DescriptionsThE ToWEr of TEamingMEMBER SESSION: Tuesday, April 16 – 12:15p-1:00p; 1:15p-2:00pROOM: Tower Suite 1PRESENTER: rosemary n. Potts, The Boeing Company
Students will compete in teams to build a structure from limited resources. Each round will progressively cut re-sources but will add additional time for strategy sessions amongst the team. With moderated introductions and conclusions this workshop will go over lessons learned in Business Leadership/Team-building, Strategy, and Com-munication.
TimE managEmEnT maSTEryMEMBER SESSION: Monday, April 15 – 9:00a-9:45a; 12:00p-12:45pROOM: Wild Rose BPRESENTER: Phil Vassallo, Speaker for American Man-agement Association, Operation Enterprise, New York City
Is the constant juggle of assignments and commitments taking you to the edge? Get a grip on what time manage-ment really means, confront bad planning habits, and be-come a time-management master. We will explore and
Use the best practices of time managements’ mas-ters.
Distinguish between activities and tasks to increase efficiency.
Enjoy the proactive and reactive sides of time Man-agement.
TWiSTED ToWErMEMBER SESSION: Tuesday, April 16 – 1:15p-2:00p; 2:15p-3:00p ROOM: Wild Rose ABPRESENTER: latrell armstrong, FOCUS Training, Milwaukee, WI
Teams are challenged to build the tallest, free-standing, portable tower they can using only tape and balloons. Although it sounds simple – watch out! There’s a twist!
WElComE To hoSPiTaliTyMEMBER SESSION: Monday, April 15 – 1:00p-1:45pROOM: Cocoa Suite 2MEMBER SESSION: Tuesday, April 16 – 2:15p-3:00pROOM: Tower Suite 1PRESENTER: Jaclyn hald, Former FBLA Member; Stu-dent, School of Hospitality Management, Widener Univer-sity, Chester
The hospitality and tourism industry is one of the biggest businesses in the world! This workshop will introduce stu-dents to the variety of professional opportunities available in this vast, varied, and exciting global industry. The pre-senter, a hospitality management student from Widener University, will also discuss her experiences, her aspira-tions, and the benefits of earning a four-year degree in this field.
WriTE iT WiTh r-E-S-P-E-C-TMEMBER SESSION: Monday, April 15 – 10:00a-10:45a; 11:00a-11:45aROOM: Wild Rose BPRESENTER: Phil Vassallo, Speaker for American Man-agement Association, Operation Enterprise, New York City
The key to winning the heart of your friends, family, class-mates, and teachers is respect. Get in on some tricks to writing with respect that even most adults don’t know – stuff you can use the rest of your life. In this session, we will
Identify the elements of respectful writing. Apologize unequivocally to strengthen your rela-
tionship with people.As the culminating activity, we will write an acknowledg-ment message that will move your reader to remembering you forever.
Ladies, Is Your Skirt or Dress TOO Short?Know Before You Go to Avoid Being Turned Away
Stop by the “MEASURING STATIONS” to check the lengthto make sure you are in compliance with the dress code.
Measuring Station locations:Cocoa Lobby, across from the Bear’s Den – Entrances into the Great American Hall
Entrance into the Chocolate Ballroom – Confection Hall including the online testing areaHotel Hershey, outside Garden Terrace West
REMEMBER: NO SHORTER THAN 1 INCH ABOVE THE TOP OF YOUR KNEES!
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Major Competitive Event Sponsors$1,000 or more . . .
Thank you for your generous monetary contribution. Our success is in part due to your fi nancial help and commitment
to the members of Pennsylvania Future Business Leaders of America.
Cybis Communications Corporation
The Boeing Company
Hershey Lodge
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Keynote Speaker
aric Bostick’s Bio Aric Bostick has inspired over half a million people worldwide to get FIRED UP for their life! He speaks to middle school, high school and college students as well as parents, teachers and Fortune 500 Compa-nies with his simple message: YOUR LIFE MATTERS! Find out WHY you are here and what you want to give to your world and you will be able to let go of anything that is holding you back. Success and hap-piness are an inside job and defined by you. You can be the person you really want to be! Get ready to be FIRED UP about who you are and how AWESOME your life can be starting right now!
ARIC’S STORYAric is proof that setting goals and striving to live out your dream is possible even under the most difficult circumstances. From personal experience, he understands that many students and teens don’t have the “perfect” home life. Divorce, emotional neglect, instability and verbal or physical abuse can
certainly create a sense of self-doubt and hamper one’s ability to achieve in school and in life. Aric faced some of these very same circumstances as a teen, but rather than surrender, he decided to harness his energy to do something positive for himself to change things in his own life. That’s why, in high school, Aric decided to leave his mother’s home in Houston and move back to San Antonio with his father. But Aric knew he needed more, and he was determined to make a change not only in where he lived, but also in how he lived his life. Aric began accompanying his father, a recovered alcoholic, to assemblies where he listened to inspirational speakers and participated in deep therapeutic sessions. These experiences taught Aric how to take personal responsibility for his own thoughts, behavior and, ultimately, achievements in life. Aric began his quest by going to college and becoming a teacher at San Antonio’s Judson High School. He recognized that his students were looking for someone to help guide them and inspire them, just as he had when he was a teen. It became Aric’s mission to help his students overcome their own personal stories – the stories that were holding each of them back. Aric started by launching an after school program called the Goal Setters Club. He quickly saw how powerful this experience was and what a difference it made in students’ lives, thus, he knew he needed to reach as many students as possible. Aric’s career as a motivational speaker was born. In the past decade, Aric has spoken to over half a million students across the United States on how to be true to themselves by living their own dreams – not someone else’s. Aric teaches actionable lessons on how to succeed at the game of life by making good choices, staying in school, and being a role model for others, helping others to see their own potential. Aric’s presentations and workshop training for parents and teachers are equally as powerful; firing them up to make a difference in young people’s lives, showing them what it takes to be a great parent and teacher, and sharing with them the communication and motivation tools he’s found to benefit students. Aric’s all-encompassing assemblies, team building, and motivational messages are empowering and infectious!
Schedule . . . Sunday, April 14
sunday30 • PA FBLA . . . IGNITING INNOVATION
9:00a-5:00p Pa fBla Tour DESK/Will Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hershey lodge/Cocoa Lobby Only advisers may pick up Hersheypark tickets. Complimentary Hershey Gardens and Hershey Story tickets are also available here. Casual attire (including jeans) is acceptable.
3:00p-10:30p aDViSErS CyBEr CafE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hershey lodge/Cocoa Board Room The adviser café “social networking board room” is a place where advisers can meet, relax, collaborate, and access the Internet while away from home. Casual attire (including jeans) is acceptable/name badge required.
STaTE offiCEr CanDiDaTE BriEfing/7:00p-9:00p aPProVal of CamPaign maTErialS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hershey lodge/Cocoa Suite 6 All candidates and their advisers must report during this time for candidate briefing and approval of campaign materials. Business attire/name badge required.
8:00p-8:45p SunDay EVEning SoCial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hershey lodge/Red Room Members and advisers are invited to attend this high-energy, audience interactive evening of live entertainment featuring Industrial Rhythm from Long Island City, New York. Admission is free. Casual attire (including jeans) is acceptable/name badge required.
9:15p-10:15p STuDEnT TEaChEr oriEnTaTion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hershey lodge/Cocoa Suite 5 All student teachers are encouraged to attend this meeting. This will be the only orientation session. Casual attire (including jeans) is acceptable/name badge required.
IMPORTANT SHUTTLE BUS SCHEDULE ANNOUNCEMENTATTENTION OFF-SITE CONFERENCE HOTEL GUESTS
For everyone’s safety, it is important that all shuttle bus riders assemble in the boarding area in an orderly and profes-sional manner. On Monday and Tuesday, “hotel” shuttle buses will load and unload at the following Hershey Lodge entrances:Hershey Lodge – hotel lobby entrance – Comfort Inn, Days Inn, Hampton InnHershey Lodge – Convention Center entrance – Hilton Garden Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Hotel Hershey, SpringHill Suites
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Monday, April 15, 2013
Stations will be set up in the following areas of the convention center so the length of skirts and dresses may be checked for compliance with the dress code: Cocoa Lobby, entrances to the Great American Hall, the Confection Hall to includethe online testing area, and the entrance into the Chocolate Ballroom dining hall. At Hotel Hershey, a station will be set up outside Garden Terrace West. Skirts and dresses shall be no shorter than 1 inch above the top of the knees.
*Competitor shuttle buses to Hotel Hershey/Harvest Building will begin boarding at Hershey Lodge hotellobbyentrance according to the time schedule published in the official conference program. Competitors are asked to board Hotel Hershey “hotel” shuttle bus when returning to Hershey Lodge. (To guarantee enough seats for competitors on the “competitor” buses, we ask that only ComPETiTorS riDE ThE ComPETiTor BuS.) Buses will also be available to transport spectators from Hershey Lodge to Hotel Hershey/Harvest Building and back to Hershey Lodge. 6:30a-7:30a ElECTroniC CarEEr PorTfolio PraCTiCE SESSion . . . .hotel hershey/Rose Garden Pleasenote: This is the only time to ensure that equipment is working. Competitors may not enter the room after performances have begun. Casual attire (including jeans) is acceptable/name badge required.
6:30a-6:00p ConfErEnCE hEaDQuarTErS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hotel hershey/Garden Terrace West Only advisers are permitted in the conference headquarters area.
7:00a JuDgES anD ChiEf EVEnT aDminiSTraTorS mEETing . . hotel hershey/Garden Terrace West DesktopApplicationProgramming (final performances) ElectronicCareerPortfolio (final performances) Orientation for JUDGES and CHIEF ADMINISTRATORS Business attire/name badge required.
7:00a-11:30p ConfErEnCE hEaDQuarTErS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hershey lodge/Cocoa Terrace Only advisers are permitted in the conference headquarters area.
7:15a-7:15p informaTion DESK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .hershey lodge/Convention Hall Lobby The CONVENTION HALL INFORMATION DESK, located at the south entrance to the Convention Center, is staffed by members of the Executive Committee, other advisers, student teachers, and conference interns. During this time, stop by; they will try to answer your questions or lead you to someone who will. If you lost a personal item, you may find it here. Also, Facebook and Twitter social media followers will be able to pick up ribbons here. Casual attire (including jeans) is acceptable/name badge required.
7:15a-7:15p informaTion DESK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hershey lodge/Cocoa Lobby The COCOA LOBBY INFORMATION DESK, located across from the Bear’s Den, is staffed by members of the Executive Committee, other advisers, student teachers, and conference interns. During this time, stop by; they will try to answer your questions or lead you to someone who will. If you lost a personal item, you may find it here. Don’t’ forget to purchase your official PA FBLA pin and/or your FBLA Neck Wallet. These items will be sold exclusively at this desk. All proceeds benefit the PA FBLA William Selden Scholarship Fund. Also, Facebook and Twitter social media followers will be able to pick up ribbons here. Casual attire (including jeans) is acceptable/name badge required.
7:30a-8:30a E-BuSinESS PraCTiCE SESSion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hershey lodge/Cocoa Suite 2 Pleasenote: This is the only time to ensure that equipment is working. Competitors may not enter the room after performances have begun. Casual attire (including jeans) is acceptable/name badge required.
Schedule of Events
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7:30a-8:30a WEB SiTE DESign PraCTiCE SESSion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hershey lodge/Cocoa Suite 3 Pleasenote: This is the only time to ensure that equipment is working. Competitors may not enter the room after performances have begun. Casual attire (including jeans) is acceptable/name badge required.
7:30a-9:30a To-go BrEaKfaST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hershey lodge/Chocolate Ballroom Pre-order breakfast meals may be picked up here during this time. Seating is available in this dining hall. YOUMUSTHAVEATO-GOMEALTICKETTOENTERTHEDININGAREA. Casual attire (including jeans) is acceptable/name badge required.
7:30a-7:30p aDViSErS CyBEr CafE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hershey lodge/Cocoa Board Room The adviser café “social networking board room” is a place where advisers can meet, relax, collaborate, and access the Internet while away from home. Casual attire (including jeans) is acceptable/name badge required.
7:45a JuDgES anD ChiEf EVEnT aDminiSTraTorS mEETing . . . hotel hershey/Garden Terrace West BusinessEthics (preliminary performances) Orientation for JUDGES and CHIEF ADMINISTRATORS Business attire/name badge required.
*Competitor shuttles to Hotel Hershey will begin boarding at Hershey Lodge, hotellobbyentrance, at 7:15a and will depart promptly at 7:30a. ONLY competitors may ride the “competitor” shuttles. Competitors will ride Hotel Hershey “hotel” shuttle buses when returning back to Hershey Lodge. Name badges are required to board the shuttle buses.
**Spectators will ride Hotel Hershey “hotel” shuttle buses to and from Hotel Hershey. Hotel Hershey “hotel” shuttles depart from and arrive back to Hershey Lodge ConventionCenterentrance approximately every 15 minutes. Name badges are required to board the shuttle buses.
*Competitor shuttles to Hotel Hershey/Harvest Building will begin boarding at Hershey Lodge, hotellobbyentrance, at 8:00a and will depart promptly at 8:15a. ONLY competitors may ride the “competitor” shuttles. Competitors will ride Hotel Hershey “hotel” shuttle buses when returning back to Hershey Lodge. Name badges are required to board the shuttle buses.
**Spectators will ride Hotel Hershey “hotel” shuttle buses to and from Hotel Hershey. Hotel Hershey “hotel” shuttles depart from and arrive back to Hershey Lodge Convention Centerentrance approximately every 15 minutes. Name badges are required to board the shuttle buses. 9:00a-9:45a mEmBEr WorKShoPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hershey lodge/Convention Center How to Negotiate and Win Whatever You Want . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Great American Hall/Red Room Personal Finance—Skills for Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wild Rose A Time Management Mastery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wild Rose B Business attire/name badge required. (see workshop section for descriptions)
**Spectators will ride Hotel Hershey “hotel” shuttle buses to and from Hotel Hershey. Hotel Hershey “hotel” shuttles depart from and arrive back to Hershey Lodge ConventionCenterentrance approximately every 15 minutes. Name badges are required to board the shuttle buses.
*Competitor shuttles to Hotel Hershey will begin boarding at Hershey Lodge, hotellobbyentrance, at 11:15a and will depart promptly at 11:30a. ONLY competitors may ride the “competitor” shuttles. Competitors will ride Hotel Hershey “hotel” shuttle buses when returning back to Hershey Lodge. Name badges are required to board the shuttle buses.
**Spectators will ride Hotel Hershey “hotel” shuttle buses to and from Hotel Hershey. Hotel Hershey “hotel” shuttles depart from and arrive back to Hershey Lodge ConventionCenterentrance approximately every 15 minutes. Name badges are required to board the shuttle buses.
**Spectators will ride Hotel Hershey “hotel” shuttle buses to and from Hotel Hershey. Hotel Hershey “hotel” shuttles depart from and arrive back to Hershey Lodge ConventionCenterentrance approximately every 15 minutes. Name badges are required to board the shuttle buses.
**Spectators will ride Hotel Hershey “hotel” shuttle buses to and from Hotel Hershey. Hotel Hershey “hotel” shuttles depart from and arrive back to Hershey Lodge ConventionCenterentrance approximately every 15 minutes. Name badges are required to board the shuttle buses.
*Competitor shuttles to Hotel Hershey will begin boarding at Hershey Lodge, hotellobbyentrance, at 12:30p and will depart promptly at 12:45p. ONLY competitors may ride the “competitor” shuttles. Competitors will ride Hotel Hershey “hotel” shuttle buses when returning back to Hershey Lodge. Name badges are required to board the shuttle buses.
**Spectators will ride Hotel Hershey “hotel” shuttle buses to and from Hotel Hershey. Hotel Hershey “hotel” shuttles depart from and arrive back to Hershey Lodge ConventionCenterentrance approximately every 15 minutes. Name badges are required to board the shuttle buses.
oriEnTaTion for ParTiCiPanTS in ThE nEW/rEaCTiVaTED ChaPTEr4:45p-5:15p inSTallaTion CErEmony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hershey lodge/Great American Hall Representatives from new or reactivated chapters Blue Room Stage Area participating in the Installation Ceremony should report to this meeting. Business attire/name badge required.
4:45p-7:30p DinnEr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hershey lodge/Chocolate Ballroom Meal card MUST be presented. No one will be admitted into the dining hall without a meal card. Business attire/name badge required.
2012-2013 rEgion PrESiDEnTS anD SECrETariES mEETing anD PraCTiCE SESSion for ThE ParaDE of 5:30p-6:00p PrESiDEnTS anD SECrETariES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hershey lodge/Great American Hall All 2012-2013 Region Presidents AND Secretaries Blue Room Stage Area should report to this meeting to receive instructions for the annual Parade of Region Presidents and Secretaries. Business attire/name badge required.
6:15p-6:45p oriEnTaTion of STaTE offiCEr CanDiDaTES . . . . hershey lodge/Great American Hall All candidates for state office must participate Blue Room Stage Area in this orientation session. Business attire/name badge required.
DinnEr for 2012-2013 rEgion6:15p-7:15p PrESiDEnTS anD SECrETariES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hershey lodge/Convention Center All outgoing 2012-2013 Region Presidents and Secretaries Wild Rose AB have been invited to attend this recognition dinner. Attendance is by RSVP only. Business attire/name badge required. 7:45p-9:45p oPEning gEnEral SESSion anD CamPaign rally . . . .hershey lodge/Great American Hall There is no assigned seating for this session. Seating will be in the Blue, White, and Red Rooms. NationalAnthemVocalist,JordanLuntz,KnochHighSchool KeynoteSpeaker,AricBostick Business attire/name badge required. 10:00p-10:15p DElEgaTES oriEnTaTion mEETing . . . . . . . . . . . . . hershey lodge/Great American Hall All voting delegates must be present for this meeting. Blue Room Stage Area The meeting will begin immediately after the close of the Opening Session. Business attire/name badge required.
10:00p-11:30p aDViSErS CyBEr CafE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cocoa Board room Advisers are invited to stop by the café to access the Internet to keep in touch with family and friends at home. Casual attire (including jeans) is acceptable/name badge required.
YOU MUST HAVE A MEAL TICKET TO ENTER THE DINING AREA.THE BANQUET CAPTAIN CANNOT GRANT ANYONE PERMISSION TO ENTER WITHOUT A MEAL TICKET.
WITHOUT A MEAL TICKET – YOU WILL NOT BE SERVED A MEAL!
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10:00p-11:30p fBla informaTion DESK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hershey lodge/Cocoa Lobby Lost and found is here! Don’t forget to purchase your official PA FBLA pin and/or your PA FBLA Neck Wallet; they may be purchased here today and tomorrow. All proceeds benefit the William Selden Scholarship Fund. Social media followers may pick up ribbons here. Casual attire (including jeans) is acceptable/name badge required.
10:15 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.Please join us for “sweet treats” and fellowship as we close the
62nd PA FBLA State Leadership Conference
Sponsored by: Hershey Lodge
Schedule of Events
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Stations will be set up in the following areas of the convention center so the length of skirts and dresses may be checked for compliance with the dress code: Cocoa Lobby, entrances to the Great American Hall, the Confection Hall to includethe online testing area, and the entrance into the Chocolate Ballroom dining hall. At Hotel Hershey, a station will be set up outside Garden Terrace West. Skirts and dresses shall be no shorter than 1 inch above the top of the knees.
*Competitor shuttle buses to Hotel Hershey/Harvest Building will begin boarding at Hershey Lodge hotellobbyentrance according to the time schedule published in the official conference program. Competitors are asked to board Hotel Hershey “hotel” shuttle bus when returning to Hershey Lodge. (To guarantee enough seats for competitors on the “competitor” buses, we ask that ONLY COMPETITORS RIDE THE COMPETITOR BUS.) Buses will also be available to transport spectators from Hershey Lodge to Hotel Hershey/Harvest Building and back to Hershey Lodge.
6:00a-8:30a BrEaKfaST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .hershey lodge/Chocolate Ballroom Meal card MUST be presented. No one will be admitted into the dining hall without a meal card. Business attire/name badge required.
6:00a-8:30a BrEaKfaST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hilton garden inn/American Grill Meal card MUST be presented. No one will be admitted into the dining hall without a meal card. Casual attire is acceptable/name badge required.
6:00a-8:30a BrEaKfaST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .hotel hershey/Castilian Room Meal card MUST be presented. No one will be admitted into the dining hall without a meal card. Business attire/name badge required.
6:00a-5:00p ConfErEnCE hEaDQuarTErS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .hotel hershey/Garden Terrace West Only advisers are permitted in the conference headquarters area. Business attire/name badge required. 6:30a-5:00p ConfErEnCE hEaDQuarTErS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hershey lodge/Cocoa Terrace Only advisers are permitted in the conference headquarters area. Business attire/name badge required. 7:00a JuDgES anD ChiEf aDminiSTraTorS mEETing . . .hotel hershey/Garden Terrace West BusinessEthics (final performances) ClientService (final performances) HelpDesk (final performances) Marketing (final performances) Orientation for JUDGES and CHIEF ADMINISTRATORS Business attire/name badge required.
7:00a-5:00p informaTion DESK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hershey lodge/Convention Hall Lobby The CONVENTION HALL INFORMATION DESK is located at the south entrance to the Convention Center. If you lost an item, you may find it here. If in doubt where a certain meeting room or bus loading area is located, stop here and someone will be able to answer your question or direct you to someone who can. Social media followers may pick up Facebok and Twitter ribbons here. Casual attire (including jeans) is acceptable/name badge required.
7:00a-5:00p informaTion DESK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .hershey lodge/Cocoa Lobby The COCOA LOBBY INFORMATION DESK is located across from the Bear’s Den. If you lost a personal item, you may find it here. If in doubt where a certain meeting room or bus loading area is located, stop here and someone will be able to answer your question or direct you to someone who can. Don’t’ forget to purchase your official PA FBLA pin and/or your FBLA Neck Wallet. These items will be sold exclusively at this desk. All proceeds benefit the PA FBLA William Selden Scholarship Fund. Social media followers may pick up Facebook and Twitter ribbons here. Casual attire (including jeans) is acceptable/name badge required.
7:00a-6:30p aDViSErS CyBEr CafE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hershey lodge/Cocoa Board Room Advisers are invited to stop by the café to relax, collaborate, and access the Internet while away from home. Business attire/name badge required. aSSiSTanT EVEnT aDminiSTraTorS, 7:15a EVEnT ProCTorS, anD TimEKEEPErS mEETing . . hershey lodge/Great American Hall EmergingBusinessIssues (final performances) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red Room Entrepreneurship (final performances) ImpromptuSpeaking (final performances) JobInterview (final performances) ManagementDecisionMaking (final performances) Mr.FutureBusinessLeader (final performances) Ms.FutureBusinessLeader (final performances) NetworkDesign (final performances) ParliamentaryProcedure (final performances) PublicSpeakingII (final performances) Orientation for ASSISTANT EVENT ADMINISTRATORS, EVENT PROCTORS, and TIMEKEEPERS Business attire/name badge required.
Schedule of Events
tuesday46 • PA FBLA . . . IGNITING INNOVATION
BrEaKfaST for 2013-2014 rEgion7:15a-8:00a PrESiDEnTS anD SECrETariES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hershey lodge/Wild Rose A All newly elected 2013-2014 Region Presidents and Secretaries are invited to attend this breakfast. Attendance is by RSVP only. Business attire/name badge required.
*Competitor shuttles to Hotel Hershey will begin boarding at Hershey Lodge, hotellobbyentrance, at 7:00a and will depart promptly at 7:15a. ONLY competitors may ride the “competitor” shuttles. Competitors will ride Hotel Hershey “hotel” shuttle buses when returning back to Hershey Lodge. Name badges are required to board the shuttle buses.
**Spectators will ride Hotel Hershey “hotel” shuttle buses to and from Hotel Hershey. Hotel Hershey “hotel” shuttles depart from and arrive back to Hershey Lodge ConventionCenterentrance approximately every 15 minutes. Name badges are required to board the shuttle buses. 8:00a ConTESTanTS mEET for inSTruCTionS* . . . . . . . . . . . .hotel hershey/Harvest Building BusinessEthics (final performances) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blue Mountain 3 Marketing (final performances) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blue Mountain 2 Business attire/name badge required. *Competitor shuttles to Hotel Hershey will begin boarding at Hershey Lodge, hotellobbyentrance, at 7:00a and will depart promptly at 7:15a. ONLY competitors may ride the “competitor” shuttles. Competitors will ride Hotel Hershey “hotel” shuttle buses when returning back to Hershey Lodge. Name badges are required to board the shuttle buses.
**Spectators will ride Hotel Hershey “hotel” shuttle buses to and from Hotel Hershey. Hotel Hershey “hotel” shuttles depart from and arrive back to Hershey Lodge ConventionCenterentrance approximately every 15 minutes. Name badges are required to board the shuttle buses.
**Spectators will ride Hotel Hershey “hotel” shuttle buses to and from Hotel Hershey. Hotel Hershey “hotel” shuttles depart from and arrive back to Hershey Lodge ConventionCenterentrance approximately every 15 minutes. Name badges are required to board the shuttle buses.
8:15a-11:45a rEgion offiCEr aCaDEmy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hershey lodge/Wild Rose A The newly elected 2013-2014 Region Officers are pre-registered; local chapter underclassman presidents are invited guests; both groups will learn how to effectively lead their chapters by attending this dynamic leadership/teambuilding academy. Plan to stay for the duration. The first 50 officers will be accepted. Business attire/name badge required.
**Spectators will ride Hotel Hershey “hotel” shuttle buses to and from Hotel Hershey. Hotel Hershey “hotel” shuttles depart from and arrive back to Hershey Lodge ConventionCenterentrance approximately every 15 minutes. Name badges are required to board the shuttle buses.
**Spectators will ride Hotel Hershey “hotel” shuttle buses to and from Hotel Hershey. Hotel Hershey “hotel” shuttles depart from and arrive back to Hershey Lodge ConventionCenterentrance approximately every 15 minutes. Name badges are required to board the shuttle buses.
11:30a-1:45p VoTing arEa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hershey lodge/Cocoa Suite 6 All voting delegates should report to this room sometime during this time period to cast their votes for the 2013-2014 state officer candidates and the proposed bylaw amendments. Business attire/name badge required.
11:45a JuDgES anD ChiEf aDminiSTraTorS mEETing . . . . hershey lodge/Lebbie Lebkicher’s PublicSpeakingI (final performances) Orientation for JUDGES and CHIEF ADMINISTRATORS Business attire/name badge required.
YOU MUST HAVE A MEAL TICKET TO ENTER THE DINING AREA.THE BANQUET CAPTAIN CANNOT GRANT ANYONE PERMISSION TO ENTER WITHOUT A MEAL TICKET.
WITHOUT A MEAL TICKET – YOU WILL NOT BE SERVED A MEAL!
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aSSiSTanT EVEnT aDminiSTraTorS, 12:00p EVEnT ProCTorS, anD TimEKEEPErS mEETing . . . . . . . . hershey lodge/Wild Rose A PublicSpeakingI (final performances) Orientation for ASSISTANT EVENT ADMINISTRATORS, EVENT PROCTORS, and TIMEKEEPERS Business attire/name badge required.
3:15p-4:00p BuSinESS SESSion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hershey lodge/Great American Hall All voting delegates are required to be in attendance. The State Officer Program of Work awards will be presented, and the 2013-2014 State Officer team will be announced along with the by-law amendment results. Business attire/name badge required. 4:00p-4:30p oriEnTaTion for nEW STaTE offiCErS . . . . . . . . . hershey lodge/Great American Hall All newly elected state officers should report to the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blue Room Stage Area stage area immediately after the close of the Business Session. Business attire/name badge required.
YOU MUST HAVE A MEAL TICKET TO ENTER THE DINING AREA.THE BANQUET CAPTAIN CANNOT GRANT ANYONE PERMISSION TO ENTER WITHOUT A MEAL TICKET.
WITHOUT A MEAL TICKET – YOU WILL NOT BE SERVED A MEAL!
4:15p-6:45p DinnEr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .hershey lodge/Chocolate Ballroom Dinner Seating 1: 4:15p (Hershey Lodge Hotel Guests) Dinner Seating 2: 5:30p (Overflow hotel Guests) Meal card MUST be presented. No one will be admitted into the dining hall without a meal card. Business attire or formal wear/name badge required.
7:00p-10:15p aWarDS of EXCEllEnCE Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . hershey lodge/Great American Hall Awards Program seating is assigned by region. Before entering the Great American Hall, check the seating chart assignments posted in the Great Lobby and Cocoa Lobby. Regions that met the “2013 Region Membership Incentive” will have preferred seating near the stage. Business attire or formal wear/name badge required.
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10:15p-11:15p naTional lEaDErShiP ConfErEnCE oriEnTaTion . . . . hershey lodge/Cocoa Ballroom New state officers and advisers, first-place, second-place, and third-place winners and advisers, and others interested in attending the National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California must be at this meeting. Fourth-place winners are also strongly encouraged to attend this meeting. Business attire or formal attire/name badge required.
10:15p-11:30p aDViSErS CyBEr CafE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hershey lodge/Cocoa Board Room This evening will be the final time to check your email. Casual attire (including jeans) is acceptable/name badge required.
Thank you! Pennsylvania FBLA would like to thank all advisers, guests and other individuals at
this year’s PA FBLA State Leadership Conference who served as:
CHIEF ADMINISTRATORS
ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATORS
PROCTORS
TIMERS
We appreciate your commitment and dedication to PA FBLA and the student’s participation in the Competitive Events Program. Without your knowledge, help and assistance, we would not be able to provide these opportunities to our members. Your loyal dedication of time and effort in administering these events does not go unnoticed. Again, thank you.
We hope to see you again at the 2014 SLC in Hershey!
Many thanks from, PA FBLA State Management Team
Bruce Boncal, Executive Director Janet Skiles, Conference Coordinator
Kristi Ryland, State Adviser Candace Claar, Competitive Events Coordinator
Luke Skerpon, Staff Assistant/Middle Level Coordinator
BrEaKfaST for inComing anD 8:30a-9:15a ouTgoing STaTE offiCErS anD ThEir aDViSErS . . . . . hershey lodge/Cocoa Suite 1 Casual attire (including jeans) is acceptable/name badge required. 8:30a-10:00a ComPETiTiVE EVEnTS SCorES PoSTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . hershey lodge/Cocoa Suites 3-5 All online test scores will be posted in the Adviser Restricted Area on the pafbla.org web site after the conference. Scores will also be posted in Cocoa Suites 3-5 during this time. Individual Rating Sheets for performance skill events and reports will be mailed to advisers after the conference. These results will also be posted in the Cocoa Suites 3-5 during this time. Casual attire (including jeans) is acceptable/name badge required.
9:15a-11:00a oriEnTaTion for nEW STaTE offiCErS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hershey lodge/Cocoa Suite 2 All newly elected state officers and their advisers are required to attend this important meeting. Casual attire (including jeans) is acceptable/name badge required.
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Hotel Hershey Floor Plan
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58 • PA FBLA . . . IGNITING INNOVATION
2013 SLC Judgesaccounting ii (school-site tests)Mr. Phillip Landers, Retired Professor of Business Administration & Accounting, Pennsylvania College of Technology
american Enterprise Project (pre-judged materials)Mr. Rob Nemchik, General Manager, Porsche Logistics Service, Inc.Mr. Ross Reiter, Tax, Accounting Methods & Credit Services, KPMG LLPMrs. Bette Slayton, President, Bedford County Development Association
American Enterprise Project (performance component - final round)Mr. A. James Bomberger, Retired TeacherMiss Rebecca Cummins, Traditional Admissions Director, Central Pennsylvania CollegeMs. Allyson Gard, Editor, Sunbury PressMr. David Martin, Career Development Specialist, Pittsburgh Technical InstituteMr. Martin Wise, Senior Professor, Harrisburg Area Community College
Banking and Financial Systems (final round) Mr. Joseph Cunningham, CPA, Assistant Professor, Harford Community CollegeMs. Paulette Rovito, Branch Manager, Fulton BankMr. William Van Gilder Sr., Business CoachMr. Justin Webb, Chief Credit Officer, Mid-Penn BankMs. Christina Yoder, Training & Development Officer, F&M Trust Company
Business Ethics (preliminary rounds)group 1Ms. Margaret Fuoco, Retired TeacherMrs. Joyce Greiner, Store Manager, Lauries Hallmark ShopMs. Ellen Haist, Commercial Sales, TycoMrs. Prudence Harclerode, Retired Business Education Teacher/FBLA Advisor
group 2Mrs. Sue Durr, Retired Business Education TeacherDr. Gossi Luke, Associate Professor, Business & Marketing, Pennsylvania College of TechnologyMiss Joan McGreevey, Retired Business Education TeacherMs. Sherry McQuaide, Agency Support Specialist, State Farm InsuranceMr. Nick Orrison, Slot Technician Supervisor, Penn National Gaming
group 3Ms. Kristin Austin, Coordinator of New Student Orientation/Assistant, Bloomsburg UniversityMrs. Allison DeArment, Admissions Representative, Consolidated School of BusinessMs. Lisa Segal, Clinical Analyst, Nextgen HealthcareMs. Lou Williams, Retired English Teacher
Business Ethics (final round)Dr. Christine Alichnie, President, Pennsylvania State Nurses AssociationMr. Mike Corle, Designer, CORLEation Marketing and DesignMr. Clayton Lee, Onboarding Specialist, Hershey Entertainment & ResortsMr. Allen Norton, Recruiter, HACCMs. Jean Santin, Sr. National Sales Director Emerita, Mary Kay Cosmetics
Business financial Plan (pre-judged materials)Mrs. Heather Fickes, CPA, Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLPMrs. Kelli Gift, CPA, Managing Member, PaySmart Payroll ServicesMs. Felicia M. Pasquerilla, CPA, Internal Audit, University of Pittsburgh
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2013 SLC JudgesBusiness Financial Plan (performance component - final round)Ms. Beth Donnelly, Business Teacher, Northampton Area High SchoolMrs. Kelli Gift, CPA, Managing Member, PaySmart Payroll ServicesMs. Jean Santin, Sr. National Sales Director Emerita, Mary Kay CosmeticsMrs. Edith Selleck, Administrative Assistant, Grange Mutual Fire Insurance CompanyMs. Kristi Smith, Operations Manager, The Men’s Wearhouse
Business Plan (pre-judged materials)Mrs. Donna Bon, Executive Director, Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial ExcellenceMrs. Melissa Miller, Materials Associate, Creative Pultrusions, Inc.Mrs. Janet Seggern, Professor of Business, Lehigh Carbon Community College
Business Plan (performance component - final round)Mrs. Lucretia DeMailo, Educational Data Systems, Inc.Ms. Norma Fisher, Retired Product ManagerMr. Alex Leedie, Regional Manager, The Men’s WearhouseMs. Maureen Pedzwater, Career Coordinator, South Fayette School DistrictMrs. Janet Seggern, Professor of Business, Lehigh Carbon Community College
Business Presentation (pre-judged materials)Miss Kayla Miller, Managing Member, Specialty Tax, Duff & Phelps, LLCMiss Michelle Mahouski, Computer Instructor, Cambria-Rowe Business CollegeMiss Kara Spittler, Procedures Analyst, PNC Lending Services
Business Presentation (performance component - final round)Mrs. Terry Khoury, Corporate Director of Admissions, DuBois Business CollegeMr. Scott McCoy, Front Office Manager, SpringHill Suites by Marriott, HersheyMrs. Diana Shephard, Director, Lehigh UniversityMiss Kara Spittler, Procedures Analyst, PNC Lending ServicesMr. Edward Wilk, Director, Sales and Marketing, iCepts Technology Groups, Inc.
Client Service (preliminary rounds)group 1Mrs. Allison DeArment, Admissions Representative, Consolidated School of BusinessMs. Rosalie Kuhen, Senior Sales Director, Mary Kay CosmeticsMr. Mark Mitchell, Principal, Claysburg-Kimmel School District
group 2Ms. Kristin Austin, Interim Assistant Director of Career Development Coordinator, Bloomsburg UniversityMr. Todd Milano, President Emeritus & Ambassador, Central Penn CollegeMs. Lisa Segal, Clinical Analyst, Nextgen HealthcareMs. Irene Wattay, Agency Training Specialist, State Farm Insurance
group 3Mrs. Sue Boarts, Business Teacher, West Shamokin High SchoolMs. Margaret Fuoco, Retired TeacherMr. Gary Prinzi, Retired FBLA AdvisorMrs. Michelle Smithmyer, Business Manager, Claysburg-Kimmel School District
Client Service (final round)Mrs. Jade Corle, Designer, CORLEation Marketing and DesignMrs. Kelli Gift, CPA, Managing Member, PaySmart Payroll ServicesMrs. Monica Meckes, Co-owner/Designer, id graphics, llc.Mrs. Edith Selleck, Administrative Assistant, Grange Mutual Fire Insurance CompanyMs. Sarah Shoop, Teacher, West Shamokin High School
60 • PA FBLA . . . IGNITING INNOVATION
2013 SLC JudgesCommunity Service Project (pre-judged materials)Mrs. Jean O’Neil, Retired Business Teacher/FBLA AdvisorMr. Mike Pastore, Business AssociateMs. Leigh Walter, Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs, PA Dept. of Community & Economic Development
Community Service Project (performance component - final round)Ms. Diana Brush, Member, Pennsylvania Association of ParliamentariansMs. Candice Fry, Area Sales Manager, PA Dutch HotelsMrs. Vicki Kulina, Director, Corporate Marketing & Social Responsibility, Hershey Entertainment & ResortsMiss Valerie Rheude, Retired TeacherMs. Leigh Walter, Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs, PA Dept. of Community & Economic Development
Computer applications (school-site tests)Ms. Amanda Winfield, Computer Technology Teacher, Cambria-Rowe Business College
Computer game and Simulation Programming (pre-judged materials)Mr. Adam Altemus, Software Engineer, Sonexis, Inc.Dr. Bahram Golshan, Associate Professor, School of Business and Computer Technologies, Pennsylvania College of
TechnologyMr. Kevin Slonka, Professor, Penn Highlands Community College
Computer Game and Simulation Programming (performance component - final round)Ms. Anita Girton, Assistant Professor, Pennsylvania College of TechnologyMrs. Victoria Kozlek, K-12 Technology Integration Specialist, Southern Columbia School District Mr. Kevin Slonka, Professor, Penn Highlands Community CollegeMr. Patrick Young, Program Coordinator, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Database Design and applications (school-site tests)Ms. Amanda Winfield, Computer Technology Teacher, Cambria-Rowe Business College
Desktop application Programming (pre-judged materials)Mr. Adam Altemus, Software Engineer, Sonexis, Inc.Dr. Bahram Golshan, Associate Professor, School of Business and Computer Technologies, Pennsylvania College of
TechnologyMr. Kevin Slonka, Professor, Penn Highlands Community College
Desktop Application Programming (performance component - final round)Mr. Kyle Fox, Programmer/Analyst, Fidelity Information ServicesDr. Irma Hunt, Assistant Professor, Shippensburg UniversityMrs. Victoria Kozlek, K-12 Technology Integration Specialist, Southern Columbia School District Mr. Anthony Marguccio, Software Engineer, Northrop Grumman CorporationMr. Kevin Slonka, Professor, Penn Highlands Community College
Digital Design and Promotion (pre-judged materials)Mr. Mike Corle, Designer, CORLEation Marketing and DesignMrs. Sarah R. Gority, Graphic Designer/Marketing Coordinator, Penn State AltoonaMrs. Monica Meckes, Co-Owner/Designer, id graphics, llc.
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2013 SLC JudgesDigital Design and Promotion (performance component - final round)Mrs. Jade Corle, Designer, CORLEation Marketing and DesignMr. Mike Corle, Designer, CORLEation Marketing and DesignMs. Jamie DePalma, Prepress Technician, Triangle PressMrs. Monica Meckes, Co-Owner/Designer, id graphics, llc.
Digital Video Production (pre-judged materials)Mrs. Jill Brazill, Promotion Manager, WATM ABC 23/WWCP Fox 8Ms. Amy Mearkle, Director of Marketing and Advertising, DelGrosso’s Amusement ParkMrs. Martha Ringler, Art Teacher, Richland School District
Digital Video Production (performance component - final round)Mrs. Brenda Bomberger, Retired FBLA AdvisorMrs. Jill Brazill, Promotion Manager, WATM ABC 23/WWCP Fox 8Mr. Matthew Claar, Business, Computer, & Information Technology Teacher, Ferndale Area School DistrictMrs. Terri Cole, Owner, Chickadee eMarketingMiss Holly Schoch, Associate Sales Representative, Cisco
E-Business (pre-judged materials)Mr. Arthur Beitler, President/Network Engineer, UTMostIT, Inc.Dr. Tulay Girard, Associate Professor of Marketing, Pennsylvania State University-AltoonaMr. Scott Mangol, Senior Director, Electronic Commerce, Capital BlueCross
E-Business (performance component - final round)Mrs. Stephanie Schwab, Curriculum Supervisor, North Penn School DistrictMs. Kelly Serrian, Business Development Coordinator, Community Action Development Corporation, BethlehemMr. Stephen Thompson, Senior Application Delivery Analyst, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.Mr. Jason Verdelli, Computer Engineer, Phase2SolutionsMr. William Zdankiewicz, Jr., Past President, Effective Communicators Toastmasters Club
Electronic Career Portfolio (pre-judged materials)Mrs. April Harmon, Instructional Designer, Sheetz, Inc.Ms. Missy Hill, Director of Career Services, Cambria-Rowe Business CollegeMs. Irene Wattay, Agency Training Specialist, State Farm Insurance
Electronic Career Portfolio (performance component - final round)Dr. Denise Drabick, Retired Public School PrincipalMs. Sylvia Hepler, President, Launching LivesMrs. Janna McColgan, Art Studio Owner/Teacher, Keystone Art StudioMrs. Jennifer Ponce de Leon, Account Manager, Lutron Electronics, IncMs. Irene Wattay, Agency Training Specialist, State Farm Insurance
Emerging Business issues (preliminary rounds)group 1Ms. Royce Boyd, Superintendent, Claysburg-Kimmel School DistrictMr. J. David Murphy, IT Consultant - Project ManagementMiss Kara Spittler, Procedures Analyst, PNC Lending ServicesMr. Martin Wise, Senior Professor, Harrisburg Area Community CollegeMr. William Zdankiewicz Jr., Past President, Effective Communicators Toastmasters Club
62 • PA FBLA . . . IGNITING INNOVATION
2013 SLC JudgesEmerging Business issuesgroup 2Ms. Candice Fry, Area Sales Manager, PA Dutch HotelsMr. Mike Hughes, Purchasing Manager, Eitel Presses, Inc.Ms. Maureen Pedzwater, Career Coordinator, South Fayette School DistrictMrs. Diane Sable, Retired Research BiologistMr. Liyakat Shaikh, Project Lead/Sr. Analyst, Foster Wheeler North America
group 3Mrs. Joyce Greiner, Store Manager, Lauries Hallmark ShopMrs. Terry Khoury, Corporate Director of Admissions, DuBois Business CollegeMr. Marc Sable, Retired GM Dealer, SCOREMiss Holly Schoch, Associate Sales Representative, CiscoMrs. Janet Seggern, Professor of Business, Lehigh Carbon Community College
Emerging Business Issues (final round)Mr. Wendell Hoover, Realtor, RE/MAX Realty Associates, Inc.Mr. Mark Mitchell, Principal, Claysburg-Kimmel School DistrictMr. Nick Orrison, Slot Technician Supervisor, Penn National GamingMs. Lisa Segal, Clinical Analyst, Nextgen HealthcareMr. Stephen Thompson, Senior Application Delivery Analyst, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
Entrepreneurship (final round)Ms. Sandra Berardone, Consultant, Workforce SolutionsMr. Larry Fegley, SCOREMr. Myles Miller, CEO & Founder, SuccessHQMr. Marc Sable, Retired GM Dealer, SCOREMr. William Van Gilder, Sr., Business Coach
Global Business (final round)Mr. John Jurasic, Retired Business Education TeacherMs. Alexis Leon, Business Consulting Projects Manager, Lehigh UniversityMr. Tom Parisi, Senior Schools Manager, EverFi
Help Desk (final round)Ms. Amy Hupko, Assistant Help Desk Manager, First Commonwealth BankMr. Stephen Juliano, Web Content Specialist, Central Penn CollegeMrs. Victoria Kozlek, K-12 Technology Integration Specialist, Southern Columbia School DistrictMr. Anthony Marguccio, Software Engineer, Northrop Grumman CorporationMr. Jeff Robins, Owner, Primerica
group 2Mrs. Tiffany Graham, Career Development Specialist, Pittsburgh Technical InstituteMs. Rebecca Landucci, Ameriwealth MercyMr. Nick Orrison, Slot Technician Supervisor, Penn National GamingMs. Michelle Warofka, Schools Manager, Pennsylvania Enterprise Week
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2013 SLC Judgesgroup 3Mr. Ryan Neff, Professor of Marketing, Harrisburg Area Community CollegeMrs. Robin Stetter, Freelance Editor/Writer, English/Speech TeacherMr. Matthew Swinehart, English Teacher, Central Columbia High SchoolMr. Stephen Thompson, Senior Application Delivery Analyst, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
Impromptu Speaking (final round)Ms. Ellen Haist, Commercial Sales, TYCOMs. Jennifer Mull, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, Hershey Entertainment & ResortsMs. Delores Remlinger, Assistant Director, Human ResourcesMrs. Diane Sable, Retired Research Biologist, MerckMr. William Zdankiewicz, Jr., Past President, Effective Communicators Toastmasters Club
Job interview (resume/cover letter component)Mrs. Connie Tate, Retired Business Teacher/FBLA Advisor
Job interview (preliminary rounds)group 1Ms. Sandra Jumper, Government Attorney, Department of the NavyMs. Lori Kane, Community Relations, McCann School of Business and TechnologyMrs. Lynea Mingle, Human Resources GeneralistMs. Sarah Shoop, Teacher, West Shamokin High School
group 2Mr. Thomas Brandt, Trauma Program Manager, Robert Packer HospitalMs. Angela Lynch, Executive Director, Chambersburg Area School District FoundationMs. Amy Neckes, Admissions Representative, Johnson & Wales UniversityMs. Gina Thompson, Senior Chemist, Merck and Co., Inc.
group 3Ms. Amanda Murry, Employee Services Specialist, Hershey Entertainment & ResortsDr. Susan Rubisch-Gisler, Assistant Dean, School of Management, Carlow CollegeMrs. Cindy Wareham, Administrative Assistant, Mingle Contracting, Inc.
Job Interview (final round)Dr. Denise Drabick, Retired Public School PrincipalMr. John Jurasic, Retired Business Education TeacherMs. Kristi Smith, Operations Manager, The Men’s WearhouseMiss Kara Spittler, Procedures Analyst, PNC Lending ServicesMs. Irene Wattay, Agency Training Specialist, State Farm Insurance
local Chapter annual Business reportMr. Robert Gochenour, Retired Business Teacher/FBLA AdvisorDiana Q. Shepherd, Director, Lehigh University, Iacocca Institute
Management Decision Making (final round)Mrs. Joyce Greiner, Store Manager, Lauries Hallmark ShopMr. Alex Leedie, Regional Manager, The Men’s WearhouseMr. J. David Murphy, IT Consultant - Project ManagementMr. John Rinehart, Owner, Rinehart ConsultingMr. Carlo Silvesti, Professor of Accounting, Gwynedd-Mercy College
64 • PA FBLA . . . IGNITING INNOVATION
2013 SLC JudgesManagement Information Systems (final round)Mr. Sean Bartlett, President, IT/IS for You, Inc.Mr. Arthur Beitler, President/Network Engineer, UTMostIT, Inc.Mr. Anthony Marguccio, Software Engineer, Northrop Grumman CorporationMrs. Anne Wood, Director of Campus Network and Security, Juniata College
Marketing (final round)Mrs. Jill Brazill, Promotion Manager, WATM ABC 23/WWCP Fox 8Mr. Ronald Bruce, Associate Professor, Gwynedd-Mercy CollegeMr. Jack Cantwell, President, SkyLimit MarketingMs. Candice Fry, Area Sales Manager, PA Dutch HotelsMrs. Vicki Kulina, Director, Corporate Marketing & Social Responsibility, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
mr. future Business leader (resume/cover letter component)Mrs. Connie Tate, Retired Business Teacher/FBLA Advisor
mr. future Business leader (performance component - preliminary round)Mrs. Heather Fickes, Manager, CPA, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLPMs. CyndiLou Foster, Director of Sales, SpringHill Suites by Marriott, HersheyMr. Ryan Migone, Admissions Representative, Goldey-Beacom CollegeMr. Thomas Ward, Security Administration Supervisor, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
Mr. Future Business Leader (performance component - final round)Mrs. Patti Hanley, Admissions Coordinator, Pittsburgh Technical InstituteMr. Scott McCoy, Front Office Manager, SpringHill Suites by Marriott, HersheyMrs. Bette Slayton, President, Bedford County Development AssociationMrs. Sharon Zortman, Regional Recruitment Coordinator, Pittsburgh Technical InstituteMr. Frank Zukas, President, Schuylkill Economic Development
ms. future Business leader (resume/cover letter component)Mrs. Connie Tate, Retired Business Teacher/FBLA Advisor
ms. future Business leader (performance component - preliminary round)Mrs. Patti Hanley, Admissions Coordinator, Pittsburgh Technical InstituteMrs. Mary Hill-Hartman, Senior IT Architect, IBMMs. Beth Schulze, Principal, Athens Area High SchoolMrs. Nicole Steineman, Manager, CPA, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, LLPMrs. Sharon Zortman, Regional Recruitment Coordinator, Pittsburgh Technical Institute
Ms. Future Business Leader (performance component - final round)Ms. Royce Boyd, Superintendent, Claysburg-Kimmel School DistrictMr. Thomas Brandt, Trauma Program Manager, Robert Packer HospitalMr. Matthew Claar, Business, Computer, & Information Technology, Ferndale Area School DistrictDr. Brad Ferko, Superintendent, Charleroi Area School DistrictMs. CyndiLou Foster, Director of Sales, SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Hershey
Network Design (final round)Mr. Arthur Beitler, President/Network Engineer, UTMostIT, Inc.Mr. Matthew Linder, Technology Manager, First Commonwealth BankMr. Liyakat Shaikh, Project Lead/Sr. Analyst, Foster Wheeler North AmericaMr. Kevin Slonka, Professor, Penn Highlands Community CollegeMrs. Anne Wood, Director of Campus Network and Security, Juniata College
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2013 SLC JudgesParliamentary Procedure (final round)Mr. Sean Bartlett, President, IT/IS for You, Inc.Ms. Diana Brush, Pennsylvania Association of ParliamentariansMrs. Myrtle Council, National Association of Parliamentarians
Partnership with Business (pre-judged materials)Mr. Jonathan Reiter, Senior Associate, Tax Services, CBIZ, Inc.Ms. Krista Showers, CPA, Trout, Ebersole, & Groff, LLPMs. Amy Zecha, Director of International Partnerships, PA Department of Community & Economic Development
Partnership with Business (performance component - final round)Ms. Sandra Berardone, Consultant, Workforce SolutionsMrs. Kristina Jacoby, Operational Human Resources, Hershey Entertainment and ResortsMr. J. David Murphy, First EnergyMr. Jeff Robins, Owner, PrimericaMrs. Julie Webb, State VP-Pennsylvania, Keystone Insurer’s Group
Public Speaking i (preliminary rounds)group 1Ms. Megan Dancause, College Recruiter, Thaddeus Stevens College of TechnologyMrs. Heidi Etter, Human Resources Manager, Alpha Benefits GroupMr. Scott Mangol, Senior Director, Enterprise Architecture, Development & eCommerce, Capital BlueCrossMr. John Rinehart, Owner, Rinehart Consulting
group 2Mr. Nate Cooper, President, Kumfort HeatMrs. Tiffanie Falkenstein, Community Relations, ITT Technical InstituteMrs. Lindsey Holtzman, Events Marketing Manager, Harrisburg Regional Chamber CREDCMrs. Marilyn Small, Student Teaching Supervisor, Information Technology for Business Ed., Shippensburg
group 3Dr. Brad Ferko, Superintendent, Charleroi Area School DistrictMrs. Lindsay Garman, Administrative Assistant, PVH CorporationMr. Paul Jones, Career Development, YTI Career InstituteMs. Talli Miller, Lead Payroll Administrator, New Enterprise Stone and Lime, Inc.Dr. Cynthia Nicola, Professor, Carlow University
Public Speaking I (final round)Mr. Russell Kulp, Associate Dean, School of Business, Central Penn CollegeMiss Valerie Rheude, Retired TeacherMs. Alyzabeth Smith, Tax Consultant, PICPA Member – Savran Benson, LLPMr. Matthew Swinehart, English Teacher, Central Columbia High SchoolMrs. Deborah Wheeland, Retired Teacher/Librarian, Troy Area School District
Public Speaking ii (preliminary rounds)group 1Mr. Art Beitler, President/Network Engineer, UTMost, IT, Inc.Prof. R. Michael Donley, Professor of Legal Studies, Central Penn CollegeMs. Kristen Nickey, Assistant Dean of Admissions, Shippensburg UniversityMrs. Diane Sable, Retired Research Biologist, MerckMr. Marc Sable, Retired GM Dealer, SCORE
66 • PA FBLA . . . IGNITING INNOVATION
2013 SLC Judgesgroup 2Mr. Russell Kulp, Associate Dean, School of Business, Central Penn CollegeMr. Clayton Lee, Onboarding Specialist, Hershey Entertainment & ResortsMs. Amy Neckes, Admissions Representative, Johnson & Wales UniversityMrs. Amber Shearer, Community Relations, McCann School of BusinessMr. Matthew Swinehart, English Teacher, Central Columbia High School
group 3Dr. Brad Ferko, Superintendent, Charleroi Area School DistrictDr. Jill Greenbaum, College & Wellness Coach, VemmaMs. Rosalie Kuhen, Senior Sales Director, Mary Kay CosmeticsMr. Gary Prinzi, Retired FBLA Advisor, Tri Valley School DistrictMrs. Deborah Wheeland, Retired Teacher/Librarian, Troy Area School District
Public Speaking II (final round)Miss Larissa Bailey, Government Relations Manager, Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDCMr. Nate Cooper, President, Kumfort HeatMs. Allyson Gard, Editor, Sunbury PressMrs. Tiffany Graham, Career Development Specialist, Pittsburgh Technical InstituteMr. Vince Lewis, Career Services Director, YTI Career Institute
Spreadsheet applications (school-site tests)Mrs. Michele Sites, Instructor, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Website Development (pre-judged materials)Mrs. Connie Fake, owner, a.fake productions llc.Dr. John Miko, Associate Dean of Business, Saint Francis UniversityMr. Jonathan O’Harrow, Webmaster, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona
Website Development (performance component - final round)Mrs. Connie Fake, owner, a.fake productions llc.Mr. Stephen Juliano, Web Content Specialist, Central Penn CollegeMs. Denise Loote, Associate Professor, Pennsylvania College of TechnologyMr. Lee Seidel, Manager, Web Enterprises, Capital Blue CrossMr. Liyakat Shaikh, Project Lead/Sr. Analyst, Foster Wheeler North America
Word Processing i (school-site tests)Mrs. Virginia Foreman, Retired Business Teacher/FBLA Advisor
Word Processing ii (school-site tests)Mrs. Marian Vergona, Retired Business Teacher/FBLA Advisor
“All our dreams can come true –if you have the courage to pursue them.”
– Walt Disney
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2013 SLC Event Sponsorsaccounting iSayre Area Middle-level FBLA, Sayre
accounting iiSayre Area High School FBLA, Sayre
american Enterprise ProjectThe Boeing Company
Banking and financial SystemsAltoona First Savings Bank, Bedford
Business CalculationsThe Boeing Company
Business CommunicationWaynesboro Area High School FBLA, Waynesboro
Business EthicsHershey Lodge, Hershey
Business financial PlanHershey Lodge, Hershey
Business lawSayre Area High School FBLA, Sayre
Business mathSayre Area High School FBLA, Sayre
Business PlanHershey Lodge, Hershey
Business PresentationCybis Communications Corporation, Orlando, Florida
Business ProceduresSayre Area High School FBLA, Sayre
Client ServiceHershey Lodge, Hershey
Community Service ProjectHershey Lodge, Hershey
Computer applicationsThe Boeing Company
Computer game and Simulation ProgrammingThe Boeing Company
Computer Problem SolvingHershey Lodge, Hershey
Cyber SecurityHarrisburg University of Science & Technology, Harrisburg
Database Design and applicationsThe Boeing Company
Desktop application ProgrammingSayre Area Middle-level FBLA, Sayre
Desktop PublishingHershey Lodge, Hershey
Digital Design and PromotionCybis Communications Corporation, Orlando, Florida
Digital Video ProductionCybis Communications Corporation, Orlando, Florida
E-businessHarrisburg University of Science and Technology, Harrisburg
EconomicsCreative Pultrusions Inc., Alum Bank
Electronic Career PortfolioPennsylvania Business Education Association
Emerging Business issuesCybis Communications Corporation, Orlando, Florida
EntrepreneurshipHershey Lodge, Hershey
fBla Principles and ProceduresAla-Bob Farms, Mt. Lake
global BusinessThe Boeing Company
health Care administrationHershey Lodge, Hershey
help DeskHershey Lodge, Hershey
hospitality managementHershey Lodge, Hershey
impromptu Speaking The Boeing Company
introduction to BusinessHershey Lodge, Hershey
introduction to Business CommunicationSayre Are Middle-level FBLA, Sayre
introduction to Parliamentary ProcedureClaysburg-Kimmel High School FBLA, Claysburg
68 • PA FBLA . . . IGNITING INNOVATION
2013 SLC Event Sponsorsintroduction to Technology ConceptsWaynesboro Area High School FBLA, Waynesboro
Job interviewThe Boeing Company
largest local Chapter membershipHershey Lodge, Hershey
largest Percentage increase in local Chapter membershipHershey Lodge, Hershey
lifeSmarts ChallengeAla-Bob Farms, Mt. Lake
local Chapter annual Business reportThe Boeing Company
mr. future Business leaderTRI Leadership Resources, LLC, Owasso, Oklahoma
ms. future Business leaderTRI Leadership Resources, LLC, Owasso, Oklahoma
network DesignAla-Bob Farms, Mt. Lake
networking ConceptsHershey Lodge, Hershey
Parliamentary ProcedureThe Boeing Company
Partnership With Business ProjectHershey Lodge, Hershey
Personal financeThe Boeing Company
Public Speaking iPennsylvania Business Education Association
Public Speaking iiCybis Communications Corporation, Orlando, Florida
Sports managementHershey Lodge, Hershey
Spreadsheet applicationsHershey Lodge, Hershey
Technology ConceptsThe Boeing Company
Virtual Business ChallengeTRI Leadership Resources, LLC, Owasso, Oklahoma
Web Site DesignWaynesboro Area High School FBLA, Waynesboro
Who’s Who in Pennsylvania fBlaCybis Communications Corporation, Orlando, Florida
William Selden outstanding ChapterCybis Communications Corporation, Orlando, Florida
Word Processing iThe Boeing Company
Word Processing iiThe Boeing Company
Pennsylvania Future Business Leaders of Americagenuinely thanks all individuals, organizations, businesses, FBLA chapters,
and friends for their generous sponsorships provided for the2013 State Leadership Conference competitive events program.
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Past Advisers / Businesspersons of the Year
ouTSTanDing aDViSEr of ThE yEar aWarD1998 Kathleen Turner, Chestnut Ridge High School, New Paris
1999 Michele Hopple, Central Dauphin East High School, Harrisburg
2000 Elaine Berry, Valley View High School, Archbald
2001 Linda Madara, Line Mountain High School, Herndon
2002 Melissa Ruschak, Pleasant Valley High School, Brodheadsville
2003 Melissa McDonald, Chestnut Ridge High School, New Paris
2004 Caroline Tassone, Waynesboro High School, Waynesboro
2005 Mitchell Hummel, Cocalico High School, Denver
2006 James O’Connell, Bishop Canevin High School, Pittsburgh
2007 Dolly Oden, Jersey Shore Senior High School, Jersey Shore
2008 Renee Hughes, Pine Grove Area High School, Pine Grove
2009 Derek Selleck, Sayre Area High School, Sayre
2010 Kristi Ryland, Cocalico High School, Denver
2011 Brenda Dewire, Central Columbia High School, Bloomsburg
2012 Maura Angle, Delaware Valley High School, Milford
For a complete listing of Outstanding Advisers from 1975 to the present, please point your browser to the pafbla.org website/history/Past Outstanding Advisers.
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BuSinESSPErSon of ThE yEar aWarD1998 Michael J. Chain, Desmond Great Valley Hotel and Conference Center
1999 John Dugan, Ingersoll-Rand Corporation
2000 Trudy Barefoot, H. Fred Barefoot Trucking
2001 Rick Barefoot, H. Fred Barefoot Trucking
2002 Robert D. Sweet, Jr., Creative Pultrusions, Inc.
2003 Tammy Miller, Pepperidge Farm, Inc.
2004 Lee Lausch, Cocalico Community Chiropractic
2005 Michael Leid, Leid, Lorah & Company PC
2006 Jason Schultz, Greenlee Funeral Homes, LTD
2007 Robert Zaruta, Palladium Business Growth Services
2008 Andrew Swindell, AmeriSpec Home Inspection Service
2009 Thomas E. Brandt, Robert Packer Hospital
2010 Thomas Gosling, BELLCO Federal Credit Union
2011 Joshua Dziabiak, ShowClix
2012 Robert Nemchik, Porsche Logistics Services, LLC
For a complete list of past Businesspersons of the Year, please point your browser topafbla.org/history/past Businesspersons of the Year.
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William Selden Scholarship Recipients
2005 Raul Patel, Cocalico HS Jessie Mitchell, Chestnut Ridge HS Megan Laskowski, Western Wayne HS Aaron Geiger, Central Columbia HS Abigail Hile, Clearfield HS Paul Blascovich, Central Dauphin East HS Mary Jonelle Pisaneschi, Wyoming Valley West HS Tristan Myers, Bermudian Springs HS James Breen, Garnet Valley HS Chris Prier, Great Valley HS
2006 Katherine Lynerd, Chestnut Ridge HS Genevieve Green, Western Wayne HS Azeem Khan, Stroudsburg HS Jason Woloski, James M. Coughlin HS Kelly Murphy, Central Columbia HS Sunny Saxena, Freedom HS Laura Barrett, Athens Area HS Dan Olsen, Cocalico HS Michael Sams, Hatboro-Horsham HS Amanda King, Springdale HS
2007 Emily Butler, Western Wayne HS Shanna Ross, Central Columbia HS Matthew Vitovsky, Western Wayne HS Miranda Charles, Jersey Shore Senior HS Kara Spittler, Pine Grove Area HS Laura Mazur, Weatherly Area HS Zach Baier, Jersey Shore Senior HS Katie Juskiewicz, James M. Coughlin HS Daisy Karlson, Stroudsburg HS James Tassone, Chambersburg HS Vanessa Bower, Jersey Shore Senior HS Kaitlyn Doherty, Hatboro-Horsham HS Soniya Patel, Cocalico HS Julie Ritchey, Hershey HS David Zlotnick, Abington HS
2008 Luke Skerpon, Sayre Area HS Leandra Eckman, Chestnut Ridge HS Patrick Landers, Central Columbia HS Mitchell Vitovsky, Western Wayne HS Olivia Webb, Chestnut Ridge HS Leanna Noon, Chestnut Ridge HS Sarah Wagner, Central Columbia HS Zena-Marie Lewoc, Pleasant Valley HS Holly Schoch, Hazleton Area HS Tiana Lucas, Central Columbia HS Kelly Andrews, Cedar Crest HS Justin Erdman, Line Mountain HS Eric Schindewolf, Hatboro-Horsham HS Robert Watson, Jersey Shore Senior HS Jasmine Williams, Hatboro-Horsham HS
2009 James Biery, Sayre Area HS Shikha Saxena, Freedom HS Fallon Shaffer, Chestnut Ridge HS Andrew Hagy, Cocalico HS Kelsey Diltz, Central Columbia HS Nick Green, Chestnut Ridge HS Stacie Beegle, Chestnut Ridge HS Josephine Bahn, Pleasant Valley HS Thinh Nguyen, Cumberland Valley HS Curtis Voelker, Littlestown HS Seth Lengel, Jersey Shore Senior HS Katie Willard, Waynesboro HS Cierra Humphrey, Central Columbia HS Elizabeth Walker, Sayre Area HS Rachel Waters, Western Wayne HS
2010 Zachary Gosling, Cocalico HS Katie Quinn, Western Wayne HS Tatiana Samson, Western Wayne HS Renee Reeke, Western Wayne HS Michael Setzer, Sayre Area HS Elizabeth Crews, Sayre Area HS Mark Hickey, Sayre Area HS Andrew Wu, Hatboro-Horsham HS Jenni Shi, Central Columbia HS Marci Crawford, Claysburg-Kimmel HS Jeremy Fanning, Jersey Shore Senior HS Maggie Calkins, Central Columbia HS Eric Grego, James M. Coughlin HS Jerrica Harvey, Bellefonte Area HS Alexander Tus, Council Rock North HS
2011 Darcie Shaffer, Chestnut Ridge HS Katherine Bischof, Chestnut Ridge HS Elizabeth Lynerd, Chestnut Ridge HS Sarah Hurley, Sayre Area HS Christina Benson, Central Columbia HS Martin Schneck, Cedar Crest HS Laura O’Donnell, Central Columbia HS Raphael Ingaglio II, Western Wayne HS Sarah Skerpon, Sayre Area HS Fawn Reid, Waynesboro Area HS Susan Barrows, Jersey Shore Area HS Kayla Vanorskie, Delaware Valley HS Gregory Drupp, Cedar Crest HS Jiyu Lin, Cedar Crest HS Hannah Robinson, Sayre Area HS
2012 Bethany Barefoot, Chestnut Ridge HS Shannon Myers, Western Wayne HS Lea Scopelliti, Sayre Area HS Joseph Ingaglio, Western Wayne HS Nicole Ryba, Chestnut Ridge HS Aaron Feathers, Chestnut Ridge HS Andrea Ward, Sayre Area HS
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For a complete listing of the William Selden Scholarship recipients from 1986 to present,please point your browser to: Pafbla.org/Scholarship Program/Past Selden Scholarships
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2012-13 Regional Representatives
Region Adviser President Secretary
1 ms. Jenette Busch amber fenno Cole mix Oswayo Valley HS Seneca HS Oswayo Valley HS 2 ms. Jeanne Pursel andrew henley antonio Blundo Neshannock HS Mohawk HS Neshannock HS 3 ms. rebecca Coulter Sarah Peles Courtney Kuzemchak Marion Center HS Purchase Line HS Penns Manor HS 4 mrs. Janet Skiles lindsay Cornell amber hughes Bentworth HS Bentworth HS 5 mrs. Bonnie makin Ethan gabany Kacie Erb Forest Hills HS Forest Hills HS Forest Hills HS mr. Steve Walter Claysburg Kimmel HS 6 mrs. anita Truax Sarah hansen Shelby mcguigan Northeastern HS Littlestown HS Northeastern HS 7 mrs. mary Thomas Jessica Crum Julia robinson mrs. Karen zimmerman Mansfield J/S HS Central Columbia HS Jersey Shore Area HS 8 mrs. Kelly ackerman Jess Swanson Erik rusiewicz Fleetwood HS Daniel Boone HS Daniel Boone HS 9 mrs. mary Beth Tomlinson Benjamin rowles Kerri mundy Downingtown STEM Academy Downingtown East HS Oxford Area HS ms. Kim Webber Oxford Area HS 10 mrs. Beth Smith James Dlugos Tracy Knittel Keystone Oaks HS Bishop Canevin HS Bishop Canevin HS mr. Tim Wanamaker Bishop Canevin HS 11 mr. anthony Kobus Tim ragan hannah neumann Penn Hills HS Kiski Area HS Kiski Area HS 12 mrs. Virginia Kownurko yashmeet Kaur megan Sutton Central Bucks East HS Neshaminy HS Council Rock North HS mrs. Janice farley Log College MS 13 ms. renee Digiacomo Tori orison Tippin harkins Beaver County CTC Beaver County CTC Beaver County CTC 14 ms. Stacey nath Christina ghinos Tina lu Bellefonte Area HS State College HS State College HS
15 ms. Stephanie rowe Jolene Schott Becky lynch Susquehanna Twp. MS Cedar Crest HS Eastern Lebanon County HS
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2012-13 Regional Representatives
Region Adviser President Secretary 16 mrs. laura Barletta rene rismondo alexandria ator Hazleton Area HS Lake-Lehman HS Hazleton Area HS ms. allison Stark-yourecko Dallas HS ms. Diana alichnie Dallas HS 17 mrs. nancy Clark mackenzi Winegardner madison Winegardner Everett Area HS Chestnut Ridge HS Chestnut Ridge HS 18 ms. Joan gorlaski Brock gosling zachary rissler Donegal HS Cocalico HS Cocalico HS ms. Kristi ryland Cocalico HS 19 mrs. Jessica mini Cory Bethrant Ken filson Haverford HS Interboro HS Penncrest HS 20 mrs. linda Westerlund Brendan hopkins James Coulson North Penn HS Wissahickon HS Wissahickon HS 21 ms. melissa ruschak reginald James nicole Sarwar Pleasant Valley HS East Stroudsburg South HS Pleasant Valley HS 22 ms. fran Vitovsky Carl Will Kaelyn Jacques Western Wayne HS Delaware Valley HS Western Wayne HS 23 mrs. Donna gavitt William Carlin Kelsey hughes Selinsgrove Area HS Pine Grove Area HS Pine Grove Area HS Chris hartman Warrior Run HS 24 mrs. maureen Bittner none elected none elected South Park HS mrs. Christine Bacola Thomas Jefferson HS ms. rhiannon miller South Park HS 25 ms. Kelly Scott John omelchuk antionique harris School District of Philadelphia Franklin Learning Center Murrell Dobbins CTC 26 mrs. Caroline Tassone Brittany hoffman Evan Perkowski Waynesboro HS Waynesboro Area HS Waynesboro Area HS ms. Stephanie Barnhart Chambersburg HS 27 mr. Derek Selleck lorenzo Servedio robert fauver Sayre Area HS Sayre Area HS Athens Area HS 28 mrs. leona myles alan Johnson Kathryn Wertz Notre Dame HS Parkland HS Notre Dame HS ms. Bonnie organski Southern Lehigh HS
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2013-14 Regional Representatives
Region Adviser President Secretary
1 ms. Jenette Busch Brian gilroy austin Dickerson Oswayo Valley HS Oswayo Valley HS Oswayo Valley HS 2 ms. Jeanne Pursel Jacob Berlin riley atterholt Neshannock HS Wilmington Area HS West Middlesex Area HS 3 ms. rebecca Coulter Calvin White madison Smith Marion Center HS United HS Homer-Center HS 4 mrs. Janet Skiles Dominic zboyovsky renee moyer Monessen HS Bentworth HS 5 mrs. Bonnie makin rachel Walter Emily Weiland Forest Hills HS Claysburg-Kimmel HS Claysburg-Kimmel HS mr. Steve Walter Claysburg-Kimmel HS 6 mrs. anita Truax Sarah hansen matthew Plitt Northeastern HS Littlestown HS Littlestown HS 7 mrs. mary Thomas Julia robinson Sydney gronka Jersey Shore Area HS Central Columbia HS Central Columbia HS 8 mrs. Kelly ackerman Kayln hess Kevin myers Fleetwood HS Fleetwood Area HS Governor Mifflin HS 9 mrs. mary Beth Tomlinson Jeffery Wang abby harvey Downingtown STEM Academy Downingtown STEM Academy Oxford Area HS ms. Kim Webber Oxford HS 10 mrs. Beth Smith Klay huebner Steven yamalis Keystone Oaks HS Keystone Oaks HS Keystone Oaks HS mr. Tim Wanamaker Bishop Canevin HS 11 mr. anthony Kobus Kevin heasley Shannon Kolenik Penn Hills HS Kiski Area HS Serra Catholic HS 12 mrs. Virginia Kownurko yashmeet Kaur meghan DelBianco Central Bucks East HS Neshaminy HS Council Rock North HS mrs. Janice farley Log College MS 13 ms. renee Digiacomo rachael mogielski Kaitlyn Bergman Beaver County CTC Beaver County CTC Beaver County CTC 14 ms. Stacey nath Jonathon Smith alexis franks Bellefonte Area HS State College HS Charles ross Bellefonte Area HS
15 Vacant ryan Straub-fisher Catherine hetrich Upper Dauphin Area HS Cedar Crest HS
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2013-14 Regional Representatives
Region Adviser President Secretary 16 mrs. laura Barletta rene rismondo Stephanie Pudish Hazleton Area HS Lake-Lehman HS MMI Preparatory School ms. allison Stark-yourecko Dallas HS ms. Diana alichnie Dallas HS 17 mrs. nancy Clark hannah miller Kimberly Bischof Everett Area HS Chestnut Ridge HS Chestnut Ridge HS 18 mrs. Joan gorlaski michelle Shober Spenser moser Donegal HS Cocalico HS Cocalico HS ms. Kristi ryland Cocalico HS 19 mrs. Jessica mini Justin miller Katherine hung Haverford HS Springfield HS Radnor HS 20 mrs. linda Westerlund Kelly Spalding ryan fitzpatrick North Penn HS North Penn HS Hatboro-Horsham HS 21 ms. melissa ruschak Blake hollister hailey Parks Pleasant Valley HS East Stroudsburg South HS Pleasant Valley 22 ms. fran Vitovsky Joseph Boyko adam Curtis Western Wayne HS Western Wayne HS Western Wayne HS 23 mrs. Donna gavitt Scott Werner Kelsey hughes Selinsgrove Area HS Pine Grove Area HS Pine Grove Area HS 24 mrs. maureen Bittner none elected none elected South Park HS mrs. Christine Bacola Thomas Jefferson HS ms. rhiannon miller South Park HS 25 ms. Kelly Scott no response no response School District of Philadelphia 26 mrs. Caroline Tassone nikki marjarum Evan Perkowski Waynesboro HS Waynesboro Area HS Waynesboro Area HS ms. Stephanie Barnhart Chambersburg HS 27 mr. Derek Selleck Dominic miller Samantha Bennici Sayre Area HS Sayre Area HS Montrose Area HS 28 mrs. leona myles michael lessel Diana Karam Notre Dame HS Emmaus HS Easton Area HS ms. Bonnie organski Southern Lehigh HS
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PA FBLA Scholarship Program
Pennsylvania FBLA is proud to offer its members academic scholarships made possible through the FBLA approved post-secondary schools listed below. This year, 15 schools offered scholarships to PA FBLA senior members. Scholarships available to 2014 graduates will be announced in the fall. Class of 2014 students should review the list published in September and send a letter indicating your intent to apply for a scholarship to the contact person listed for the school. That school will provide you with all necessary materials to apply for its scholarship; there are no other materials required by PA FBLA to be submitted. The individual schools are responsible for the selection of the scholarship recipient(s). The received by deadline date for the 2014 PA FBLA William Selden Scholarships will be in February 2014. Refer to the PA FBLA Scholarship Information on www.pafbla.org for specific details about each scholarship, or contact Mr. Luke Sker-pon, PA FBLA Staff Assistant/Middle Level Coordinator, at [email protected] for more information.
PA FBLA thanks the following schools for their generous participation in the 2013 Scholarship Program:
Please note that additional scholarship opportunities may become available throughout the school year. Notice will be sent to all PA FBLA advisers, and the information will be posted on the PA FBLA web site.
Bloomsburg university – Bloomsburg – www.bloomu.edu/cob• $1,000 scholarship to BU College of Business freshman who has been active in FBLA• $1,000 scholarship to BU College of Business freshman who is in the National Business Honor Society
Bradford School – Pittsburgh – www.bradfordpittsburgh.edu• One ½ tuition scholarship
Cambria-rowe Business College – Johnstown or Indiana – www.crbc.edu• $6,300 scholarship--$1,050 for each of six terms for full time study
Central Pennsylvania College – Summerdale – www.centralpenn.edu• $1,000 scholarship to all eligible students to be applied toward first three terms for full-time study
DuBois Business College – DuBois, Huntingdon, Oil City – www.dbcollege.com• Four ¼ scholarships at each campus for full-time study
goldey-Beacom College – Wilmington, DE – www.gbc.edu• $1,500 non-renewable scholarship for full-time study
harrisburg university of Science & Technology – Harrisburg, PA – www.HarrisburgU.edu• One year full tuition scholarship ($23,900) for any undergraduate program. Scholarship then converted to Presidential Merit Award ($8,000 per year) for remaining three years.
indiana university of Pennsylvania – Indiana – www.iup.edu/business• One $500 scholarship for incoming freshman in Eberly College of Business and Information Technology
Johnson & Wales university – Providence, RI – www.jwu.edu• One $1,500 scholarship renewable up to four years; one $1,200 scholarship renewable up to four years• One $1,000 scholarship renewable up to four years
mount aloysius College – Cresson – www.mtaloy.edu• Ten $1,000 a year renewable scholarships up to a maximum of four years
newport Business institute – Lower Burrell – www.nbi.edu• Two ½ tuition scholarships – approximate value $10,063
newport Business institute – Williamsport – www.newportbusiness.com• One ½ tuition scholarship
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PA FBLA Scholarship Program
Penn Commercial Business/Technical School – Washington – www.penncommercial.net• Two 30% of tuition scholarships
Pennsylvania College of Technology – Williamsport – www.pct.edu• Three $1,000 scholarships for full time students in business or computer technologies
South hills School of Business & Technology – State College – www.southhills.edu• One $500 annual renewable scholarship for full time study
Pa fBla William Selden Scholarship – www.pafbla.org• Fifteen (15) scholarshipsYou must complete the Who’s Who in PA FBLA Criteria to be eligible for these scholarships. This includes the Future Level of the National BAA Awards. Deadline to apply February, 2014 (received by State Office) (Exact deadline to be published in the fall.) 1 scholarship – $1,500 – First Place 1 scholarship – $1,000 – Second Place 1 scholarship – $750 – Third Place 7 scholarships – $500 – Fourth – Tenth Places 5 scholarships – $250 – Eleventh – Fifteenth Places
for detailed information about each scholarship, please point your browser to www.pafbla.org and click the link for Pa fBla. Scroll down to the Scholarship Program.
Please Support the
William SeldenScholarship Fund
by purchasing the
OFFICIAL FBLA Pin(different designs available)
Cost: $4 each
Now on Saleat the Information Desk, Cocoa Lobby
Hershey Lodge
2013Technology Support Staff
Thank You!Tim Worrell
Matt Vork
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Past Presidents1997-1998 Mr. Frank Marino, Canevin Catholic High School, Pittsburgh
1998-1999 Miss Theresa Wolcott, Athens Area High School, Athens
1999-2000 Miss Lisa Ognosky, Western Wayne High School, Lake Ariel
2000-2001 Miss Emily Dang, Athens Area High School, Athens
2001-2002 Mr. James C. Simmons, Waynesboro High School, Waynesboro
2002-2003 Mr. Brett Hollister, Western Wayne High School, Lake Ariel
2003-2004 Mr. Brett Hollister, Western Wayne High School, Lake Ariel
2004-2005 Mr. Raul Patel, Cocalico High School, Denver
2005-2006 Miss Laura Barrett, Athens Area High School, Athens
2006-2007 Miss Emily Butler, Western Wayne High School, Lake Ariel
2007-2008 Mr. Luke Skerpon, Sayre Area High School, Sayre
2008-2009 Mr. Zachary Roberts, Athens Area High School, Athens
2009-2010 Mr. Zachary Gosling, Cocalico High School, Denver
2010-2011 Miss Kayla Vanorskie, Delaware Valley High School, Milford
2011-2012 Mr. Cooper Nordquist, Stroudsburg High School, Stroudsburg
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For a complete listing of the Past State Presidents from 1953 to the present,please point your browser to: pafbla.org/History/past presidents.
“Ignite Innovation”2013 National Leadership Conference
Anaheim, CaliforniaJune 25-July 1, 2013We hope to see you there.
To learn more, come to the NLC Orientation meeting immediatelyafter the Awards Program in the Cocoa Ballroom
Congratulations on making states for FBLA! We are super proud of you!
Love, Mom, Dad, Molly & Lauren
ALLISON DECKER DELAWARE VALLEY HS
Congratulations, Allie! We love you and are so proud of you!
From: Mom, Dad & Chris
ZACHARY HOGAN NOTRE DAME FBLA
Zach, Congratulations for placing first at regionals. Go for it!
Love, Nanny
MR. DUANE BENEDICT MONTROSE HS
Thank you for all the time and support you give to FBLA.
Keep up the great work.
MISS RYLAND/MOM/CAPTAIN PA FBLA STATE ADVISER
WE LOVE YOU! Thanks for being the best mom ever!
From: Emily Wolfe, Brock, & OZ
KAYLEA BREGA CENTRAL COLUMBIA FBLA
We are so proud of you! Every day you give us a reason to smile.
Love you always, Mom & Dad
MRS. NICOLE SLOMER KNOCH HIGH SCHOOL FBLA
Thank you for all the time, effort, and energy you put into FBLA for our benefit.
You are awesome. From: Knoch High School FBLA
CENTRAL COLUMBIA DELEGATES
Central Columbia Blue Jays will fly high and make us proud!! Good Luck!!!
Emily . . . it’s been a pleasure. Best wishes!!!
From: Mrs. DeWire
AARON BURKETT CHESTNUT RIDGE HS
Best of luck Aaron and Jay! We are proud of you!!
From: Mom and Dad
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EBERLY COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYR AACSB International Accreditation—Hallmark of ExcellenceR Listed in Princeton Review’s Best Business Schools R FBLA scholarship sponsorR Majors available in: Accounting, Business Education, Finance, Human Resources
Management, International Business, Management Information Systems, Management (Tracks: General, Operations, Entreprenuership and Small Business), and Marketing
R Modern, high-tech complex R Bloomberg lab—12 terminal licenses R Digital Production Studio R Financial Trading RoomR Relatively small class sizesR Instruction by professors—not graduate assistantsR Professors with real-world experienceR Exceptional internship program/placement opportunitiesR Strong alumni networkR Numerous international exchange partnersR Academic partner with the Wall Street JournalR Business Honors Program for students with capacity and motivation to excel
For more information on the Eberly College:www.iup.edu/[email protected] Dr. Gracey at 724-357-3215
IUP is a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.
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Future Conferences
2013-2014 CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
June 25-July 1, 2013NATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Anaheim, California
November 10-11, 2013STATE LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP
Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, State College
2013 NATIONAL FALL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCESNovember 8-9 – Lake Grapevine, Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
November 15-16 – Cleveland, OhioNovember 22-23 – Salt Lake City, Utah
April 7-9, 2014STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Hershey Lodge & Convention Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania
June 27-July 3, 2014NATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Nashville, Tennessee
November 2-3, 2014STATE LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP
Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, State College
Future ConferencesApril 13-15, 2015
State Leadership ConferenceHershey Lodge & Convention Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania
June 27-July 3, 2015National Leadership Conference
