Chapter Bonding

By Sonika Tamilarasan, Illinois FBLA State Treasurer

Apart from having fun, chapter bonding events have many benefits to your overall FBLA chapter! They are a great way to bring the members of your chapter together and build a strong sense of community. Bonding events can help members get to know each other better, understand their strengths and weaknesses and work collaboratively as a team which can lead to more effective communication and better participation in the club's activities and projects. Club bonding events can also provide opportunities for members to network and build professional relationships. Networking can be especially valuable for students looking to build their careers.

Now, here are some ideas for FBLA chapter bonding events: 

• Trivia night: You can include trivia questions about FBLA, current events, music, etc… This is a wonderful way to test your members’ knowledge and foster a collaborative environment. 
  

• Potluck Dinner: Host a dinner where each member can bring in their favorite dish and share a meal! 
  

• Scavenger hunt: Plan a scavenger hunt around the city or at your school to encourage teamwork and problem-solving skills. 
  

• Movie night: All you need is a projector and a big screen, you can host it outdoors or indoors depending on the weather. Make sure you choose a movie a majority would like! 
  

• Outdoor sports: Who doesn’t love sports? Dodgeball, volleyball, soccer, kickball, and the list goes on. 
  

• Karaoke night/Just Dance night: What better way to get to know one another other than by singing at the top of your lungs or dancing your heart out?
  

All of these activities can help create a positive and supportive environment where chapter members can collaborate, motivate, and grow together!