Dear Illinois FBLA Members and Advisers,
As your State President, it is my pleasure to bring greetings on behalf of the entire state officer team! As we recently adjourned from our summer meeting to plan the 2017-2018 Program of Work, I feel very confident in our team of leaders for this year. I anticipate we will reach our new goals we implemented, as well as exceed those previously set in place.
The state officer team's first order of business this year was attending the ICCCTSO Conference. We were given the opportunity to meet with other student leaders from other CTSO's and discuss what we could do to promote not only our own organizations, but promote our entire field. This conference was a great way for our team to first meet and be able to learn skills to help us become better officers. We were able to practice public speaking, parliamentary procedure, and even dinner etiquette!
Following the ICCCTSO Conference, our organization held the annual Summer Leadership Workshop. We had over 125 members and advisers attend this year's conference, along with multiple experts in various fields of business, FBLA and CTSO Alumni, as well as a panel of judges for a Q & A. It was amazing to see the enthusiasm of our members in our mock elections. Not only did I witness the passion for success in the candidates themselves, but also in their "campaign managers", and the rest of their campaign team. It was amazing to see our members rally around one another to help their chosen candidates win.
Though we had a busy schedule launching the year, we allowed time during the workshop for local chapters to meet and plan their Program of Work for this year. It was great to hear those members sharing ideas that they heard took place across the state. We also had the privilege to have Patty Hendrickson, former FBLA National President, lead us throughout the workshop. She shared personal experiences that shaped her to be the leader she is today, hoping to help pave the path of success for us.
Coming to St. Louis, MO, the National Fall Leadership Conference is right around the corner. For many members, this is a way for them to better prepare for SLC. I encourage all chapters and advisers to provide the opportunity for their members to attend. With a great turnout at the National Leadership Conference early this summer in Anaheim, California, I hope to see even bigger numbers this fall. Illinois members will have the opportunity to rally around one another and keep themselves focused and motivated to compete at the state conference. This will also be another great way for our state chapter to interact and share ideas that will help our local chapters back home.
I hope to see all of you at the FBLA NFLC in St. Louis! For more information about FBLA, you can check out the national website at www.fbla-pbl.org or the new Illinois FBLA website at www.ilfbla.org. Add us on Facebook at “Illinois FBLA” and follow us on Twitter @IllinoisFBLA!
Sincerely,
Bradley Marks
Illinois FBLA State President
As your State President, it is my pleasure to bring greetings on behalf of the entire state officer team! As we recently adjourned from our summer meeting to plan the 2017-2018 Program of Work, I feel very confident in our team of leaders for this year. I anticipate we will reach our new goals we implemented, as well as exceed those previously set in place.
The state officer team's first order of business this year was attending the ICCCTSO Conference. We were given the opportunity to meet with other student leaders from other CTSO's and discuss what we could do to promote not only our own organizations, but promote our entire field. This conference was a great way for our team to first meet and be able to learn skills to help us become better officers. We were able to practice public speaking, parliamentary procedure, and even dinner etiquette!
Following the ICCCTSO Conference, our organization held the annual Summer Leadership Workshop. We had over 125 members and advisers attend this year's conference, along with multiple experts in various fields of business, FBLA and CTSO Alumni, as well as a panel of judges for a Q & A. It was amazing to see the enthusiasm of our members in our mock elections. Not only did I witness the passion for success in the candidates themselves, but also in their "campaign managers", and the rest of their campaign team. It was amazing to see our members rally around one another to help their chosen candidates win.
Though we had a busy schedule launching the year, we allowed time during the workshop for local chapters to meet and plan their Program of Work for this year. It was great to hear those members sharing ideas that they heard took place across the state. We also had the privilege to have Patty Hendrickson, former FBLA National President, lead us throughout the workshop. She shared personal experiences that shaped her to be the leader she is today, hoping to help pave the path of success for us.
Coming to St. Louis, MO, the National Fall Leadership Conference is right around the corner. For many members, this is a way for them to better prepare for SLC. I encourage all chapters and advisers to provide the opportunity for their members to attend. With a great turnout at the National Leadership Conference early this summer in Anaheim, California, I hope to see even bigger numbers this fall. Illinois members will have the opportunity to rally around one another and keep themselves focused and motivated to compete at the state conference. This will also be another great way for our state chapter to interact and share ideas that will help our local chapters back home.
I hope to see all of you at the FBLA NFLC in St. Louis! For more information about FBLA, you can check out the national website at www.fbla-pbl.org or the new Illinois FBLA website at www.ilfbla.org. Add us on Facebook at “Illinois FBLA” and follow us on Twitter @IllinoisFBLA!
Sincerely,
Bradley Marks
Illinois FBLA State President