STATE OFFICER CANDIDATE & ADVISER PODCAST

INFORMATIONAL PACKET

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The information included in this podcast packet is meant to accompany the audio
podcast that you are required to listen to. Please follow along and take notes on the
different items as you progress through the podcast. You will be required to answer
questions relating to the podcast via the link provided to you by the deadline. Both
the candidate and the adviser will need to answer the questionnaire separately.
In addition to the document below, please be sure to read through the required
documentation as a part of your state officer application agreement. Questions
pertaining to the information covered in these documents will also be a part of the
podcast questionnaire and the face-to-face interview and/or knowledge exam.
Questions can be directed to Miss Kristi Ryland, PA FBLA State Adviser, at
kryland@pafbla.us or Mr. Luke Skerpon, PA FBLA Staff Assistant/Middle Level
Coordinator, at lskerpon@pafbla.us.

WHAT IS LEADERSHIP?
Ability to inspire, direct or influence the actions of others.
Successful leaders have a blend of leadership
characteristics.
EXPECTATIONS
Take advantage of opportunities
Recognize your skills
Build a strong team dynamic
QUALITIES OF A GOOD LEADER
Be respectful of others
Take responsibility for your actions
Show initiative
Be enthusiastic
Remain optimistic
Be a positive role model
HIGH EXPECTATIONS/PRIVILEGE
Privilege to be a state officer
Do not disappoint
SELECT GROUP SELECT RULES
Delegate code of conduct
Code of Ethics

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Officer Regulations
OFFICER ACCOUNTABILITY GUIDE
Rules adopted by the Board of Directors
Disciplinary Action for Violation
Individual duties outline in Policy Leadership Handbook
Acceptance of Responsibility Form
EXPECTATIONS FOR ADVISERS
Good working relationship
Open communication
Enforce rules and deadlines
TECHNOLOGY
Importance of email
Creation of email accounts
Acceptable use of email
Microsoft Office
Internet access
School District filtering issues
Funding, if elected
CAMPAIGN GUIDELINES INTERVIEW
Mandatory Face-to-Face Interview
o February 22
o March 1
Professional Business Attire
FBLA Knowledge Exam
Adviser-Only Interview Component
CAMPAIGN GUIDELINES CAMPAIGN
MATERIALS/CAMPAIGNING
$500 Monetary Limit
Candidate Briefing (Must be at SLC on Sunday, April 6)
Campaign Booth Setup

CAMPAIGN GUIDELINES SPEECH

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Speeches by all but Parliamentarian

2 minutes maximum
Stage orientation w/ CYBIS at SLC
Professional Delivery

CAMPAIGN GUIDELINES VOTING

Tuesday, April 8, 2014
NO CAMPAIGNING
Newly elected officers announced at Business Session
ADDITIONAL SLC REQUIREMENTS
National Leadership Conference Meeting
Breakfast for Incoming/Outgoing Officers & Advisers
Incoming Officer & Adviser Orientation Meeting
MAY/JUNE MEETING GETTYSBURG
Thursday, May 29 (arrival evening) Sunday, June 1
Leadership Training
State Project Selection
State Goals Established
Plans of Work Drafted
NLC Planning
SLW Planning
Adviser Responsibilities
SPECIAL THIS YEAR: Washington DC tour, Laying of Wreath at
Arlington, National FBLA Headquarters Tour, possible tour of
White House, Capitol, monuments, etc.
IMPORTANT ROLES
PA FBLA State Management Team
o State Adviser Miss Kristi Ryland
o Executive Director Mr. Bruce Boncal
o Conference Coordinator Mrs. Janet Skiles
o Competitive Events Coordinator Mr. Derek Selleck
o Staff Assistant/Middle Level Coordinator Mr. Luke
Skerpon
Advisers

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Officers
REQUIRED DATES
May 16-17, 2014 Board of Directors Meeting (Hershey)
o President. First Vice President and Respective Advisers
May 29 June 1, 2014 Executive Committee Meeting
(Gettysburg)
DATE National Leadership Conference (Nashville, TN)
DATE State Leadership Workshop* (State College)
o *Subject to Change pending signed contract
January 23-24, 2015 Board of Directors Meeting (Hershey)
o President, First Vice President and Respective Advisers
April 11-12, 2015 Executive Committee Meeting (Hershey)
April 13-15, 2014 State Leadership Conference (Hershey)