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October 2020
Volume 2, Issue 3
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In This Issue:
- Upcoming Dates
- Congrats 2019-2020 Gold Seal Chapters!
- Board of Directors Chair Message
- State Program & Events Manager--Virtual Adviser Retreat, OAT Days, LDI, and more
- State Executive Officer Team Update
- Cy-Pres Financial Literacy Grant Program Continues
- AmazonSmile for CA FBLA
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October 1 - Apply to Affiliate Your Chapter www.cafbla.org under "Resources--Adviser Resources" (Required to register members or for events)
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October 1 - Registration is still open for Virtual Adviser Conference (10/10) and Virtual LDI (11/14), www.cafbla.org "Conferences & Events"
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October 1 - Registration for National SuperSweeps and both Fall Virtual Business Challenges is Open, Instructions HERE
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October 9/10 - Virtual Advisers Retreat (Complimentary & Required for chapters planning to apply for chapter grants later in 20-21)
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October 16 - National Fall Stock Market Game Registration Deadline
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October 20 - Gold Seal Eligibility Deadline for National Membership Minimum and Dues Paid & Received
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October 20 - Beginning Date for National SuperSweeps and both Fall Virtual Business Challenges (Instructions HERE)
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October 30 - LDI Virtual Registration Closes
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November 1-30 - National Prematurity Month (March of Dimes)
- November 14 - Virtual Leadership Development Institute (LDI)
- November 15 - American Enterprise Day
- November 17 - March of Dimes World Prematurity Day
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Mid-November - 2019-2020 Round 3 Chapter Support Grant Checks Mailed
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November 30 - Cy-Pres Financial Literacy Grant - Last Day to Apply or Submit Reimbursement/Activity Report Forms
New mailing address:
California FBLA, 1812 W. Burbank Blvd. #1029, Burbank, CA 91506
(Be sure to inform your business office to change our address in their systems.)
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Congrats 2019-2020 Gold Seal Chapters! |
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Gold Seal Chapters will receive 2019-2020 year plates to be applied to perpetual plaques by end of November.
Stay eligible for Gold Seal 2020-2021
Don't miss the first deadline date:
October 20
Initial Membership Dues Paid
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Message from your Board Chair |
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Hello CA FBLA!
On behalf of the Board of Directors, welcome to Fall 2020! As the work for our virtual events continues, the excitement is building. With the tireless efforts of your State Executive Board, the Management Team, and the State Staff, the offering this fall is as robust as ever. First of all, we hope that everyone participating in the OAT Day for their section enjoyed their experience and learned all they can to take back to their local chapters.
As we get into October, CA FBLA’s first exclusively Adviser Retreat in 30 years will be happening on October 9 and 10. With the help our new partner TEAMTRI, new and returning advisers will receive training and information that will help them maximize the FBLA experience for their students.
Despite the ongoing challenges that we are facing in California that are keeping most of you at home seated in front your computer screen, CA FBLA is still working to bring you the same quality experience. On November 14, we will be hosting our Virtual Leadership Development Institute for all to participate statewide. This year we will be offering top quality workshops for everyone, a chance for students to sample competitive event testing, and, not one, but TWO excellent keynote speakers. We hope that all students and advisers can take advantage of this unique opportunity.
As we venture forth in these uncertain times, you can count on CA FBLA to continue bringing you exciting and challenging experiences. All you have to do is take advantage of these opportunities and ASPIRE to reach new heights.
John Chris Gomez, Chair
CA FBLA Industry Board of Directors
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Adviser's Conference, LDI ... |
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Hello Advisers,
It is finally starting to feel a little more like Fall in California, and leadership conferences are underway! By now, most of you have attended your section's OAT Day. Congratulations to our Section Directors and Section Officer Teams on hosting successful OAT Day experiences, especially considering the unique challenges of this year. We have heard lots of positive feedback, and our teams continue to work to improve upon each virtual event in order to make the next even more dynamic and successful!
The CA FBLA leadership team can't wait to see you all virtually at our first-ever Adviser Retreat this Saturday, October 10. We are excited to partner with Tri Leadership to offer this opportunity to join with your adviser colleagues in order to learn and share together about advancing as an educator and leader in order to enhance your students’ FBLA experiences and meet their goals. It's not too late to register! This conference is FREE!
Conference details and login information will be sent to all registered attendees by Friday morning. If you have not received conference details by Friday morning, please contract Melanie Dias at mdias@cafbla.org.
Schedule: (See your email inbox for the full agenda.)
- Optional Pre-Event for Newer Advisers on Friday, October 9 from 4 – 6 PM
- Main Event on Saturday, October 10 from 9 AM – 3:30 PM
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Tri Leadership’s successful TEACH FBLA resource will be introduced during the conference. All affiliated Advisers will have full access throughout the school year to TEACH FBLA, an online support tool that provides hundreds of hours of leadership videos, series, pathways and resources.
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Advisers must have an approved chapter affiliation to have access to the TEACH FBLA online resource portal. Complete your affiliation application form ASAP in order to ensure your access and attendance at all conferences. Apply here.
Leadership Development Institute (LDI) – Saturday, November 14 – This year we are combining both LDI’s into one for a more impactful event. We are focusing on business professional led workshops, inspiring keynote speakers, engaging virtual social activities. LDI is a great opportunity to engage your current members and introduce new members to CA FBLA. Offered at an affordable price of only $10 per member this conference is a great way to kick-off members' FBLA year. Click here for conference details and registration instructions.
Looking forward to seeing you all this weekend!
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Melanie Dias
CA FBLA Program & Events Manager
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Student News From Our State President |
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Hello CA FBLA Advisers!
I hope everyone is having a very successful start to this unique school year. The State Executive Board has been working diligently to create and provide useful resources and opportunities to our members this year. It is our goal as a team to make FBLA as beneficial as possible despite COVID-19 restrictions.
In the month of September, the State Executive Board hosted a very informative webinar with private investigator, business owner, and television star, Derrick Levasseur. Derrick shared some of his personal experiences as an undercover detective and business owner and taught our members the importance of strong communication and leadership. We are so thankful that Derrick was willing to speak to our members!
The next CA FBLA webinar will be held on October 25 at 3 p.m. with former CA FBLA State President and Harvard graduate, Cameron Khansarinia. Cameron will be speaking to our members about the importance of making the most of FBLA and taking advantage of the opportunities provided by the organization.
The State Executive Board is excited to send out a liaison email to chapter presidents informing them of upcoming events and resources that will be provided in the coming weeks. We will be publicizing a social media roadmap, database of business professionals and government officials, and a landing page dedicated to information and recordings from previous CA FBLA webinars, which can be found here.
Central Section State Vice President, Jessica Abarca has developed a California FBLA Terminology Sheet that conveniently outlines FBLA acronyms, levels of competition, geography of the 6 sections in CA FBLA, and leadership events. The State Executive Board hopes that this will be yet another valuable resource of which our members can take advantage!
I am looking forward to seeing how our members utilize these resources and excel within our organization. If we all work together, I have no doubts that this year will be great for everyone involved. Thank you for your constant leadership and dedication to CA FBLA.
Best wishes,
Kelsea Whiting
CA FBLA State President
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Financial Literacy Grant Program
Grant Submissions Extended to November 30!
Bite of Reality and NGPF Now Offering Virtual Options!!!
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The Cy-Pres Financial Literacy Grant program was originally set to wind up on March 31, 2020, and all awards and recognitions were set to occur at the SLC. In order to make adjustments in light of the current health crisis, any grant sub-programs with March 31, 2020, deadlines have had their deadlines extended until November 30, 2020.
Basically, all parts of the program remain available for both new applications and for submission of final documentation for reimbursements and awards EXCEPT for two programs that are already completed: the Section Directors grant sub-program and the student video contest (already awarded--congrats to the team from Los Osos HS).
Advisers with previously approved grant applications received their reimbursements and cash stipends (in lieu of gift cards) during May/June provided their documentation was received by March 31. All other reimbursements and stipends will be provided within six weeks of documentation submissions. If you need to review the guidelines in order to make a new application, here is a link to the Cy-Pres Financial Literacy Grant page on our web site. Links to the applications forms and/or other instructions necessary appear under each sub-program description: https://www.cafbla.org/Page/2348
If you have any questions about the Cy-Pres Financial Literacy Grant Program, please contact Sue Christensen, Business Manager, at businessmanager@cafbla.org.
Virtual Possibilities & Suggestions:
- Check out the CalCRN Resource option! Get a $25 gift card for simply perusing and finding ways to use the resources in your lessons for teaching virtually!
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Sign up for a NGPF Virtual FinCamp to learn ways to virtually teach about financial literacy: https://www.ngpf.org/virtual-fincamp/
- Get connected to a local credit union partner who will assist you in holding a Virtual Bite of Reality event and send restaurant e-gift cards to participating students to use to join together for a meal after the activity.
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Sign up your students to participate in the Knowledge Matters Virtual Business Challenge - Finance Fall Event: https://www.fbla-pbl.org/competitive-event/virtual-business-finance-challenge/
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1812 W. Burbank Blvd. #1029
Burbank, CA 91506
(559) 799-3639
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