Running for FBLA Office
by Liliana Wang, State Vice President, Central Area
Ready for something more? While FBLA chapter membership is great, being a part of a board can bring your FBLA experience to the next level. Officer positions of President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer are common for local chapter, each serving a pivotal role in making FBLA the best it can be. Running for office is a great opportunity and teaches you valuable life lessons. And with the the end of the year fast approaching, now is your chance to do something more as an FBLA member!
Running for a position begins with a purpose. Think about why you want to run and what you plan to do as an officer. Have some new ideas? Want to make FBLA even better? This is your moment! Becoming an elected officer allows you to serve your area on a greater level, connecting people on a larger scale and getting the responsibility to do some amazing things.
The process of running is also an amazing experience that teaches you social skills you’ll use for the rest of your life. Campaigning means meeting and talking to people you might not have met otherwise. I encourage you to run for your local chapter office. Learn to listen, communicate, and connect with people while simultaneously making your presence known all over the school community.
by Liliana Wang, State Vice President, Central Area
Ready for something more? While FBLA chapter membership is great, being a part of a board can bring your FBLA experience to the next level. Officer positions of President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer are common for local chapter, each serving a pivotal role in making FBLA the best it can be. Running for office is a great opportunity and teaches you valuable life lessons. And with the the end of the year fast approaching, now is your chance to do something more as an FBLA member!
Running for a position begins with a purpose. Think about why you want to run and what you plan to do as an officer. Have some new ideas? Want to make FBLA even better? This is your moment! Becoming an elected officer allows you to serve your area on a greater level, connecting people on a larger scale and getting the responsibility to do some amazing things.
The process of running is also an amazing experience that teaches you social skills you’ll use for the rest of your life. Campaigning means meeting and talking to people you might not have met otherwise. I encourage you to run for your local chapter office. Learn to listen, communicate, and connect with people while simultaneously making your presence known all over the school community.
Running a Campaign
by Graham Gordon, State Treasurer
Running a campaign is a tricky slope to go down. To many, having a good campaign is having the most money. This couldn’t be farther from the truth when it comes to a good campaign. Here are some tips and tricks to run a quality campaign.
The first thing that needs to be thought about is your table. Your table is your bread and butter and requires the most focus on. It’s the first and last thing your electorate is going to see, so making it the best it can be is priority number one. Make it takes two parts: the trifold and the handout. The trifold should have some pictures of your FBLA Chapter, you doing some form of community service, and tells a little bit about yourself. This organizes what you say to people when they stop at your table. The handout you give should be something eatable and rememberable. Doing candy or a baked goods are sellers but have the mentality that having more is better than not having enough.
Another part of your campaign is having a theme. Your theme can be a slogan or an overall topic. Make sure you theme is on everything that may be related to your campaign. The tri fold, handout, table and speech should all have an element of said theme. When picking a theme, ask yourself these questions. Is it recognizable to the public? Is it positive and fit what FBLA is about? Is it possible that somebody else could have this theme? If you can answer yes to all these, congrats you found a theme.
The final tip is to talk with everyone you can. Getting your name out is key to a good campaign and what better way then face to face. Make sure you talk with respect and courtesy. Remember this simple rule when it comes to talking. Two ears, one mouth. You should listening twice as much as you talk.
I hope that you find some of these tips help you or inspire you to run for an office.
by Graham Gordon, State Treasurer
Running a campaign is a tricky slope to go down. To many, having a good campaign is having the most money. This couldn’t be farther from the truth when it comes to a good campaign. Here are some tips and tricks to run a quality campaign.
The first thing that needs to be thought about is your table. Your table is your bread and butter and requires the most focus on. It’s the first and last thing your electorate is going to see, so making it the best it can be is priority number one. Make it takes two parts: the trifold and the handout. The trifold should have some pictures of your FBLA Chapter, you doing some form of community service, and tells a little bit about yourself. This organizes what you say to people when they stop at your table. The handout you give should be something eatable and rememberable. Doing candy or a baked goods are sellers but have the mentality that having more is better than not having enough.
Another part of your campaign is having a theme. Your theme can be a slogan or an overall topic. Make sure you theme is on everything that may be related to your campaign. The tri fold, handout, table and speech should all have an element of said theme. When picking a theme, ask yourself these questions. Is it recognizable to the public? Is it positive and fit what FBLA is about? Is it possible that somebody else could have this theme? If you can answer yes to all these, congrats you found a theme.
The final tip is to talk with everyone you can. Getting your name out is key to a good campaign and what better way then face to face. Make sure you talk with respect and courtesy. Remember this simple rule when it comes to talking. Two ears, one mouth. You should listening twice as much as you talk.
I hope that you find some of these tips help you or inspire you to run for an office.
Summer Leadership Workshop
by Ean Fox, State Vice President, Southwestern Area
Future Business Leaders of American (FBLA) as an organization, runs around a set standard of goals. These goals are directly what the organization as a whole strives to accomplish, and we as students and members of FBLA, should also strive to do the same. Some of the FBLA goals include: Develop competent, aggressive business leadership, strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work, develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism. As these are just three of the nine primary goals of FBLA, which can be found at, (https://web.fbla-pbl.org/baa3/default.asp?p=goals). They all can be accomplished or worked towards at Summer Leadership Workshop (SLW).
At this mere 2-day conference you will find your inner leadership skills and find confidence in your self as a leader and in your work. To make attendance easy for all members of Illinois FBLA, this conference is set in Springfield, IL and inexpensive. Some of the activities included in SLW are: chapter planning time, Happy Leader Grams, mock chapters, elections, awards, adviser collaboration time, a dance, and more! Not only does SLW allow you to aim to accomplish your FBLA goals, but lets the fun side of FBLA shine. Being involved in all the different activities, all why in a relaxed environment, including a laid back and relaxed dress code. After attending SLW members will walk away with many new ideas, meet people from all over the state, and your chapter will have several hours to plan your school year and make it great! As an individual who has attended this conference for three years straight, I would definitely insist you make your best effort to attend. Every year in attendance I have grown or learned in some way, and because of this very conference I am in the state leadership position that I hold now. This years Summer Leadership Workshop is set for June 28-30, 2018 in Springfield, IL. I hope that many of you sign up for this amazing conference, that can not be outdone, in the category of leadership development, and all around fun.
by Ean Fox, State Vice President, Southwestern Area
Future Business Leaders of American (FBLA) as an organization, runs around a set standard of goals. These goals are directly what the organization as a whole strives to accomplish, and we as students and members of FBLA, should also strive to do the same. Some of the FBLA goals include: Develop competent, aggressive business leadership, strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work, develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism. As these are just three of the nine primary goals of FBLA, which can be found at, (https://web.fbla-pbl.org/baa3/default.asp?p=goals). They all can be accomplished or worked towards at Summer Leadership Workshop (SLW).
At this mere 2-day conference you will find your inner leadership skills and find confidence in your self as a leader and in your work. To make attendance easy for all members of Illinois FBLA, this conference is set in Springfield, IL and inexpensive. Some of the activities included in SLW are: chapter planning time, Happy Leader Grams, mock chapters, elections, awards, adviser collaboration time, a dance, and more! Not only does SLW allow you to aim to accomplish your FBLA goals, but lets the fun side of FBLA shine. Being involved in all the different activities, all why in a relaxed environment, including a laid back and relaxed dress code. After attending SLW members will walk away with many new ideas, meet people from all over the state, and your chapter will have several hours to plan your school year and make it great! As an individual who has attended this conference for three years straight, I would definitely insist you make your best effort to attend. Every year in attendance I have grown or learned in some way, and because of this very conference I am in the state leadership position that I hold now. This years Summer Leadership Workshop is set for June 28-30, 2018 in Springfield, IL. I hope that many of you sign up for this amazing conference, that can not be outdone, in the category of leadership development, and all around fun.
Chapter Social Activity Ideas
by Snehitha Talugula, State Parliamentarian
Social activities are great way for a whole chapter or for officer teams to connect and build close relationships! Social events allow members to step out of the business professional world of FBLA and enjoy their time with friends within the organization, or even make new friends. The following are possible ideas for social activities, small and big, for either your officer team or whole chapter.
by Snehitha Talugula, State Parliamentarian
Social activities are great way for a whole chapter or for officer teams to connect and build close relationships! Social events allow members to step out of the business professional world of FBLA and enjoy their time with friends within the organization, or even make new friends. The following are possible ideas for social activities, small and big, for either your officer team or whole chapter.
- Themed Parties: A Holiday party right before finals week before winter break is a great way, not only to destress, but to get into the holiday spirit early! Plan a winter themed party filled with food, christmas music and fun team games. You can make the party a potluck and have each member bring one dish to share, or charge $5 and order pizza for everyone. Ideas for games can involve having members in pre assigned teams where they are given the name of a song and have to draw it out for their team members. There can also be relay races, and a competition to find the best gift wrapper.
- Dodgeball/kickball: Organize a tournament in the school gym. Have members create teams of 4-6 to compete. This social event could also work as a fundraiser if you charge an entrance fee per team.
- Escape room: This social event might be better suited for smaller chapters or officer teams, but is the best way to get members to think on their feet and learn to work as a team. There are resources online on how to create your own escape room mystery, or try to find an established one in your town.
- Day out at the Movies: Contact your local theater about getting a discount rate to rent out a whole theater for your chapter. An alternative would be to book your school’s gym or auditorium and show a favorite movie on the projector screen. Members would have access to popcorn, and this can be done for free, or at a low cost entrance fee.
- Corn maze or Sledding/Ice-Skating: Depending on the season, take advantage of the weather! Corn mazes in the fall are a fun way to build team working skills and not to mention roasting s'mores over a fire is absolutely delicious. Or take advantage of the snow and ice and go sledding with your chapter. You can also book an ice rink for your chapter members, and maybe even extend the invite to their families and make this social event a fundraiser.
Western Area Conference
by Natalie Seamen, State Vice President, Western Area
The Western Area Conference of FBLA was held on Friday, January 19, 2018 at Western Illinois University. At the conference, FBLA members of the Western Area were able to interact and network with other FBLA members and advisors. Western Area President Natalie Seaman opened the conference and introduced the Western Area advisor Mrs. Tonya Gaither and the Western Area officers. Advisors of other Western Area FBLA chapters were also recognized for their continuing support of our organization.
The Dean of the College of Business and Technology at Western Illinois, Dr. Elfrink, served as the conference’s keynote speaker. Dr. Elfrink spoke about Western Illinois University’s college of business and the academic programs offered.
Next was a workshop courtesy of Illinois FBLA Business Person of the Year, Mr. James Hamman. The title of Mr. Hamman’s workshop was “How to Be Top 3”. In this workshop, Mr. Hamman gave members advice on how to impress the judges of FBLA competitive events and how to go the extra mile in order to be in the ‘Top 3’.
After lunch, the conference reconvened for the installation of the 2018-2019 Western Area officers, the awards ceremony, and the Battle of the Chapters. The Western Area has elected a great team of officers for next year who will lead the area well. During the awards ceremony, the top ten in every competitive event were recognized for their performance on the exams. The FBLA members with the highest scores were encouraged to compete at the State Leadership Conference. The Battle of the Chapters was fun to watch, and even more fun for those competing in it. We had a strong competition this year, and the victors are excited to compete in the State Leadership Conference’s “Battle of the Areas”.
Overall, it was a great year for the Western Area of Illinois FBLA, and we are all looking forward to State Leadership Conference in April.
by Natalie Seamen, State Vice President, Western Area
The Western Area Conference of FBLA was held on Friday, January 19, 2018 at Western Illinois University. At the conference, FBLA members of the Western Area were able to interact and network with other FBLA members and advisors. Western Area President Natalie Seaman opened the conference and introduced the Western Area advisor Mrs. Tonya Gaither and the Western Area officers. Advisors of other Western Area FBLA chapters were also recognized for their continuing support of our organization.
The Dean of the College of Business and Technology at Western Illinois, Dr. Elfrink, served as the conference’s keynote speaker. Dr. Elfrink spoke about Western Illinois University’s college of business and the academic programs offered.
Next was a workshop courtesy of Illinois FBLA Business Person of the Year, Mr. James Hamman. The title of Mr. Hamman’s workshop was “How to Be Top 3”. In this workshop, Mr. Hamman gave members advice on how to impress the judges of FBLA competitive events and how to go the extra mile in order to be in the ‘Top 3’.
After lunch, the conference reconvened for the installation of the 2018-2019 Western Area officers, the awards ceremony, and the Battle of the Chapters. The Western Area has elected a great team of officers for next year who will lead the area well. During the awards ceremony, the top ten in every competitive event were recognized for their performance on the exams. The FBLA members with the highest scores were encouraged to compete at the State Leadership Conference. The Battle of the Chapters was fun to watch, and even more fun for those competing in it. We had a strong competition this year, and the victors are excited to compete in the State Leadership Conference’s “Battle of the Areas”.
Overall, it was a great year for the Western Area of Illinois FBLA, and we are all looking forward to State Leadership Conference in April.
How to Write a Speech
by Graham Gordon, State Treasurer
Many people have a fear of public speaking, more than the fear of death. I believe what helps this fear: having a speech that you are proud of. Almost everything in life gives you more when you have created it. Writing a speech has such a satisfying end feeling, however it has one of the longest processes to slog through. From campaign to class assignments, a few little tweaks here and there can make a speech from 1 to 100. I am here to help you with some, but not all, when it comes to writing a perfect speech.
Hook them in from the start. A hook is a simple sentence that grabs the attention of the room. The hook can be a fact over the topic, a personal scene you tell your audience, or a rhetorical question. Read over your hook or tell others of your hook to ask their opinion.
Whenever you colminate your writing, write about something personal. Add a story or make a personal connection to your topic. When adding this, give yourself time to explain the relation well but not too long to where you drag on and on. This creates a connection to your reader, making them read more and actively reading as well. Most speeches include this in either their beginning or in the middle of the speech.
Make your point known after your personal addition. This should tide you story and your thesis together. Your thesis or point should be strong and straightforward so there is no confusion.
Try to not use weasel words when writing your speech. These include: is, are, was, were, am, be, been, being, seems, got, went, appears, and became. These words make your speech weak and will bore your listener fast.
I hope this tip prove useful for you as you write your speech.
by Graham Gordon, State Treasurer
Many people have a fear of public speaking, more than the fear of death. I believe what helps this fear: having a speech that you are proud of. Almost everything in life gives you more when you have created it. Writing a speech has such a satisfying end feeling, however it has one of the longest processes to slog through. From campaign to class assignments, a few little tweaks here and there can make a speech from 1 to 100. I am here to help you with some, but not all, when it comes to writing a perfect speech.
Hook them in from the start. A hook is a simple sentence that grabs the attention of the room. The hook can be a fact over the topic, a personal scene you tell your audience, or a rhetorical question. Read over your hook or tell others of your hook to ask their opinion.
Whenever you colminate your writing, write about something personal. Add a story or make a personal connection to your topic. When adding this, give yourself time to explain the relation well but not too long to where you drag on and on. This creates a connection to your reader, making them read more and actively reading as well. Most speeches include this in either their beginning or in the middle of the speech.
Make your point known after your personal addition. This should tide you story and your thesis together. Your thesis or point should be strong and straightforward so there is no confusion.
Try to not use weasel words when writing your speech. These include: is, are, was, were, am, be, been, being, seems, got, went, appears, and became. These words make your speech weak and will bore your listener fast.
I hope this tip prove useful for you as you write your speech.
Eastern Area Conference
by Adam Grimes, State Vice President, Eastern Area
The main responsibility of an area officer is to host a local conference, uniting the chapters in the area with competition. An area conference is the preliminary event to the state and national conferences. It’s a great chance for members to test their wit in selected events while competing against other area members. During January I had the privilege to plan and execute a successful area conference; while it may have been stressful at times, it was worth it one hundred percent.
The original date was January 13th, but the conference had to be postponed to the predetermined date of the 27th. I’m glad we planned a backup date because the 2017 area conference was cancelled due to not having a backup date. Two weeks after the original date the weather was decent enough to host a conference at Edwards County High School, my personal high school. Approximately 145 members attended the conference. I expect that number to sharply increase in 2019 due to recruitment efforts. I was relected to my position for my second term during the conference, which was a great achievement.
Overall, the area conference was a great time personally, and I hope the members from my area enjoyed it also. I can’t wait to see my area grow and develop in 2019, along with the state FBLA program.
by Adam Grimes, State Vice President, Eastern Area
The main responsibility of an area officer is to host a local conference, uniting the chapters in the area with competition. An area conference is the preliminary event to the state and national conferences. It’s a great chance for members to test their wit in selected events while competing against other area members. During January I had the privilege to plan and execute a successful area conference; while it may have been stressful at times, it was worth it one hundred percent.
The original date was January 13th, but the conference had to be postponed to the predetermined date of the 27th. I’m glad we planned a backup date because the 2017 area conference was cancelled due to not having a backup date. Two weeks after the original date the weather was decent enough to host a conference at Edwards County High School, my personal high school. Approximately 145 members attended the conference. I expect that number to sharply increase in 2019 due to recruitment efforts. I was relected to my position for my second term during the conference, which was a great achievement.
Overall, the area conference was a great time personally, and I hope the members from my area enjoyed it also. I can’t wait to see my area grow and develop in 2019, along with the state FBLA program.
Southern Area Conference
by Trisha Nair, State Vice President, Southern Area
Hello Members!
I am Trisha Nair, your State Vice President from the Southern Area. I hope you are as excited as I am about the upcoming State Leadership Conference. It’s hard to believe that this will be my last year attending as an FBLA member but I do hope to return as a PBL member! I have enjoyed all four years of attendance to this conference but it can sometimes be intimidating. As a chapter officer of 2 years, I know for a fact that showing the promotional video for the State Conference will give rise to two different emotions: excitement, or fear. The goal for most chapters is to figure out how can we eliminate that fear factor? And the easiest way to do that is to attend the area conference! I am the President of the Southern Area and I can confidently say that after our area conference, members are more excited than ever to attend the State Leadership Conference. This year, for the first time ever, we had two different workshops students could attend. And both were a massive success! But you may be wondering, what do you even do at the Southern Area Conference? Well first and foremost, students should pick an event to compete in. In the Southern Area, we utilize online testing to maximize efficiency at the actual conference. But for performance event competitors, they show up bright and early at the Southern Illinois University- Carbondale Student Center and compete in front of a panel of judges. Once they are done competing, depending on the time of their event, they can explore the student center, talk to area officer candidates, talk to the college exhibitors, grab some lunch before watching our favorite event, Battle of the Chapters! From attending all four years, I can not think of a better way to get your membership excited for the State Conference other than to push attendance to the area confernce. I look forward to seeing you all this spring and I hope you are all as excited as I am!
by Trisha Nair, State Vice President, Southern Area
Hello Members!
I am Trisha Nair, your State Vice President from the Southern Area. I hope you are as excited as I am about the upcoming State Leadership Conference. It’s hard to believe that this will be my last year attending as an FBLA member but I do hope to return as a PBL member! I have enjoyed all four years of attendance to this conference but it can sometimes be intimidating. As a chapter officer of 2 years, I know for a fact that showing the promotional video for the State Conference will give rise to two different emotions: excitement, or fear. The goal for most chapters is to figure out how can we eliminate that fear factor? And the easiest way to do that is to attend the area conference! I am the President of the Southern Area and I can confidently say that after our area conference, members are more excited than ever to attend the State Leadership Conference. This year, for the first time ever, we had two different workshops students could attend. And both were a massive success! But you may be wondering, what do you even do at the Southern Area Conference? Well first and foremost, students should pick an event to compete in. In the Southern Area, we utilize online testing to maximize efficiency at the actual conference. But for performance event competitors, they show up bright and early at the Southern Illinois University- Carbondale Student Center and compete in front of a panel of judges. Once they are done competing, depending on the time of their event, they can explore the student center, talk to area officer candidates, talk to the college exhibitors, grab some lunch before watching our favorite event, Battle of the Chapters! From attending all four years, I can not think of a better way to get your membership excited for the State Conference other than to push attendance to the area confernce. I look forward to seeing you all this spring and I hope you are all as excited as I am!
Central Area Conference
by Liliana Wang, State Vice President, Central Area
For members both new and old, I’m taking the time to tell you all about one of the most exciting events FBLA has to offer. The Central Area Conference is the experience of a lifetime, and members who attend find themselves better off than they were before. Meet dozens of other FBLA members from schools across the area, strengthening your network skills and building new friendships as you do so. From interviewing to socializing, learn to interact with others who share the same goals as you and experience business at a new level.
FBLA’s 2017-2018 Central Area Conference took place in fantastic Normal, Illinois, allowing our FBLA members to educate themselves in a central city. Prepping for state by participating in competitive events, our members found great success. The Tabor School of Business at Millikin University also gave out scholarships to winners of a few events -- a new feature this year. We were also very lucky to host our national secretary, Bruna Tavares, who represents our area on the national officer team. Bradley Marks, state president, and Corbin Robinson, PBL North Central Region Vice President, also brought greetings.
The Central Area Conference boasted a workshop hosted by the Tabor School of Business at where members can learned, listened, and interacted with each other as they educated themselves about the different aspects of running a business. What should I do with my idea? How can I use my resources to get this start-up off of the ground? All this and more were answered at the Central Area!
When attending, members get to see just how advantageous being in FBLA can be. See this organization on more than just a chapter level and experience FBLA on a district level!
by Liliana Wang, State Vice President, Central Area
For members both new and old, I’m taking the time to tell you all about one of the most exciting events FBLA has to offer. The Central Area Conference is the experience of a lifetime, and members who attend find themselves better off than they were before. Meet dozens of other FBLA members from schools across the area, strengthening your network skills and building new friendships as you do so. From interviewing to socializing, learn to interact with others who share the same goals as you and experience business at a new level.
FBLA’s 2017-2018 Central Area Conference took place in fantastic Normal, Illinois, allowing our FBLA members to educate themselves in a central city. Prepping for state by participating in competitive events, our members found great success. The Tabor School of Business at Millikin University also gave out scholarships to winners of a few events -- a new feature this year. We were also very lucky to host our national secretary, Bruna Tavares, who represents our area on the national officer team. Bradley Marks, state president, and Corbin Robinson, PBL North Central Region Vice President, also brought greetings.
The Central Area Conference boasted a workshop hosted by the Tabor School of Business at where members can learned, listened, and interacted with each other as they educated themselves about the different aspects of running a business. What should I do with my idea? How can I use my resources to get this start-up off of the ground? All this and more were answered at the Central Area!
When attending, members get to see just how advantageous being in FBLA can be. See this organization on more than just a chapter level and experience FBLA on a district level!
Preparing for Competitive Events
by Zayyan Faizal, State Reporter
So, you are just about ready to present your presentation to the panel of judges, and suddenly you forgot how to speak and all water contained inside your body just comes out instantly and there you are frozen, with nothing to say...
To avoid this situation during the State Leadership Conference, the most important thing to do is practice. This applies to all the various types of events that FBLA offers from testing events to role-play presentations. The best way to practice is to just do several runs of whatever you are competing in, so if you are taking a test, find any practice test you could possibly find. One great resource created by a former FBLA member is FBLAtests.org. This website includes many practice tests from previous years which have questions frequently reused in later tests.
Another tip is to find online textbooks, resources, and lectures which are free to use to maximize the information you can find. Typically, many of the tests FBLA offers cover material in an "intro" class, so basic materials can suffice. A diverse selection of materials can maximize your chance at placing at state and nationals.
READ! Going to your local library to find books on your topic is also a great resource. Libraries offer a plethora of materials on several different subjects, making it a great chance for you to scoop up some information.
Find professionals in the area for the field/topic you are studying/presenting on. Many times, the judges or the test-creators are people who are in the field already and are volunteering their time to judge. These people will be your best bet on finding concise, effective information to make your chance and being competitive even higher. Who knows, they could become a professional division member as well!
by Zayyan Faizal, State Reporter
So, you are just about ready to present your presentation to the panel of judges, and suddenly you forgot how to speak and all water contained inside your body just comes out instantly and there you are frozen, with nothing to say...
To avoid this situation during the State Leadership Conference, the most important thing to do is practice. This applies to all the various types of events that FBLA offers from testing events to role-play presentations. The best way to practice is to just do several runs of whatever you are competing in, so if you are taking a test, find any practice test you could possibly find. One great resource created by a former FBLA member is FBLAtests.org. This website includes many practice tests from previous years which have questions frequently reused in later tests.
Another tip is to find online textbooks, resources, and lectures which are free to use to maximize the information you can find. Typically, many of the tests FBLA offers cover material in an "intro" class, so basic materials can suffice. A diverse selection of materials can maximize your chance at placing at state and nationals.
READ! Going to your local library to find books on your topic is also a great resource. Libraries offer a plethora of materials on several different subjects, making it a great chance for you to scoop up some information.
Find professionals in the area for the field/topic you are studying/presenting on. Many times, the judges or the test-creators are people who are in the field already and are volunteering their time to judge. These people will be your best bet on finding concise, effective information to make your chance and being competitive even higher. Who knows, they could become a professional division member as well!
Central Northern Area Conference
by Nick Berta, State Vice President, Central Northern Area
The Central Northern Area Conference was held on January 13th at Coal City High School. From 6 area chapter over 150 members came to compete, these members competed in more than 30 events. With each year and every area conference a new officer team is elected, the 2018-2019 Central Northern Area officers are President Mallory Fortier, Vice President Tyler Milhouse, Secretary Audrey Zednick, and Treasurer Madison Glatz. Amid the competition and elections members got to hear from multiple speakers on promoting our chapters in the media, elevating our own futures, and becoming strong leaders. As is common at the area conference we held a battle of the chapter, which is always a tough competition among the schools of the Central Northern Area, and I think this year the CNA will be well represented at this year's battle at SLC. Before the day ended or members finished their events the 2016-2017 Vice President from the area, Sebastian Khattabi as well as last year’s State Treasurer Raj Patel made an appearance and were able to judge members in their competitive events. From the Central Northern Area team I would like to thanks all the advisers that came together to help make the CNA conference possible. And to the members, good luck at SLC, let’s represent the Central Northern Area well!
by Nick Berta, State Vice President, Central Northern Area
The Central Northern Area Conference was held on January 13th at Coal City High School. From 6 area chapter over 150 members came to compete, these members competed in more than 30 events. With each year and every area conference a new officer team is elected, the 2018-2019 Central Northern Area officers are President Mallory Fortier, Vice President Tyler Milhouse, Secretary Audrey Zednick, and Treasurer Madison Glatz. Amid the competition and elections members got to hear from multiple speakers on promoting our chapters in the media, elevating our own futures, and becoming strong leaders. As is common at the area conference we held a battle of the chapter, which is always a tough competition among the schools of the Central Northern Area, and I think this year the CNA will be well represented at this year's battle at SLC. Before the day ended or members finished their events the 2016-2017 Vice President from the area, Sebastian Khattabi as well as last year’s State Treasurer Raj Patel made an appearance and were able to judge members in their competitive events. From the Central Northern Area team I would like to thanks all the advisers that came together to help make the CNA conference possible. And to the members, good luck at SLC, let’s represent the Central Northern Area well!
