Weekly Words of Wisdom

“We know not where our dreams will take us, but we can probably see quite clearly where we’ll go without them.”

-Marilyn Grey 

Weekly Words of Wisdom

Leadership has a harder job to do than just choose sides. It must bring sides together.”
-Jesse Jackson 

Weekly Words of Wisdom

“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Service In Sync: Promoting Elementary Literacy

Nevada FBLA!

You and your fellow state chapters have the opportunity to serve the communities in the Eastern, Northern, and Southern Regions at the same time!

It’s our Service in Sync project and we invite you to participate this February during FBLA-PBL week!

WHAT

Service in Sync is a statewide service effort organized to get as many FBLA members as possible helping the community in synchronicity. This year, each region will come together in an effort to promote literacy for our Future Business Leaders.

WHO

For Service in Sync to be successful, every member is encouraged to be a part of this endeavor. Every chapter and adviser can help by collecting books from the student body to be donated to a local elementary school.

WHERE

At your chapter’s high school

WHEN

Service in Sync will happen during all of FBLA Week, February 6-10. Mark your calendars!

WHY

The FBLA Creed states, “I believe every person should actively work toward improving social, political, community, and family life.” Help those less fortunate, make a difference in your community, and fulfill your “promise to use [your] abilities to make the world a better place for everyone.”

PROJECT DOCUMENTS

Service In Sync Flyer (pdf)

Service In Sync Form (doc)

Service In Sync Fact Sheet (doc)

DISTRIBUTION

Chapters may choose an elementary school of their choice to distribute the books.  Once distributed, chapters need to complete the participation form and email it to Nevada FBLA State Director, Danielle Tolentino Tuason at statedirector@nevadafbla.org and Vice President of Service, Jacquee Giovo at vpservice@nevadafbla.org.

Weekly Words of Wisdom

“Practice is the best of all instructors.”

-Pubilius Syrus 

Stick with Vivian: President’s Message

Throughout the month of January, the State Officer Team has been working on planning upcoming events including Service-in-Sync and the Regional Conferences! Service-in-sync is a statewide effort to connect FBLA members in helping the community. Stay tuned for more information regarding the event!

Have you guys been thinking about the State Business Leadership Conference yet? Don’t worry, it is still a few months away. However, if you are unsure whether or not you should attend, try attending one of our Regional Conferences that will be held in March. Regional Conferences are a mini version of the State Conference. Members get the chance to compete in online competitive events, listen to inspiring keynote speakers, and network with members from your region. The Regional Vice President’s have been working to plan these conferences, so we hope to see you there!

This weekend, your State Officer Team will be heading to Reno to attend their Mid-Year Retreat. Can’t wait to share that experience with you next month!

Closing out, here’s a sticky note reminder:

Quote by Duke Ellington

Everyone faces challenges in their life. Don’t let it bring you down. When difficulties come your way, make sure to face them by giving it your all. I always believe in giving 100% effort. By doing your best, you’ll never have to wonder what you would’ve done differently. Life’s trials always make the most memorable experiences, it’s something you can always learn from.

Quick! Grab this opportunity: the Erin Hackman Travel Scholarship

With FBLA comes the long journey of preparing for tests and competitive events… always with the hope lingering in member’s minds of qualifying for the National Leadership Conference. However, even though this hope becomes a reality for many through hard work, there are still obstacles to overcome in order to make it to that National stage. And being that NLC is a once in a lifetime experience, it could be assumed there is a pretty heavy price tag attached to it, right? Well Nevada FBLA knows this and because the organization is dedicated to giving members every opportunity possible, we don’t want money to stand in the way of that. In order to assure everyone gets the chance to be submersed in the wonderful world of leadership on the national level, Nevada FBLA has made it possible to receive a $100 stipend to alleviate the cost of NLC. This scholarship is presented in the name of Erin Hackman, a former Nevada FBLA State President who tragically died in a car accident.

So how to do qualify? It’s simple! The application entails three different requirements: 1.) a Letter of Application stating why and how you intend to maximize the NLC experience and how the experience will benefit your local and state chapter, a description of your FBLA accomplishments, and a statement of plans for your career objective; 2.) a resume of FBLA involvement, offices held, etc.; and 3.) a letter of recommendation from your chapter adviser or school administrator.  For more information, visit our website:  http://www.nevadafbla.org/PDF/competitive_events/NLC%20Travel%20Scholarship.pdf

Sounds easy, right? This is just one of many ways to keep on your path towards that Gateway to Greatness. So don’t miss out on this opportunity to make it to NLC in San Antonio, Texas!

Know an outstanding student? Nominate them as the CTE Student of the Month!

Career Technical Education (CTE) students, including FBLA members, are among the nation’s most hardworking individuals, and CEV Multimdeia, Ltd. is honored to recognize CTE student achievements by providing scholarships to aid in furthering their education. Every month, CEV will award one $500 scholarship to a deserving student who has proven his/her outstanding involvement in high school CTE student organizations, service to the community, and leadership abilities.

Some requirements must be met to be the CTE student of the month. The student must be a junior or senior in high school, must have participated in a CTE student organization for at least the last two years, and must be a current member of a CTE organization.

Teachers can nominate one student per month to be the CTE student of the month. If a nomination form gets submitted and that student doesn’t win, he or she is still eligible to win in the upcoming months. The CTE student of the month will be announced the first business day of each month.

Please visit http://nevadafbla.org/resources_scholarships.php to learn more!

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Happy Holidays from Nevada FBLA!

With the holiday season in full swing, we want to extend our warmest greetings and wishes for a cheerful holiday this year. On behalf of the State Officer Team, we wish you a safe, happy, and memorable holiday. This holiday season we know many of your chapters will be actively participating in community service projects, and we hope to hear all about them. As FBLA members, we are some of the most generous students in the nation, and we truly look forward to hearing about the community service your chapters are participating in.  Enjoy your Holiday and the Winter Break!

Weekly Words of Wisdom

“Try, try, try, and keep on trying is the rule that must be followed to become an expert in anything.”

-W. Clement Stone