ALABAMA FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA
66TH ANNUAL
STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE SHERATON-BIRMINGHAM HOTEL BIRMINGHAM-JEFFERSON CONVENTION COMPLEX BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA APRIL 6-7, 2017
FBLA-PBL STATE LEADERSHIP TEAM 2016-2017 President: Elise Chandler, Lincoln High School Adviser: Amber Brown Secretary: Keenan Carter, W. P. Davidson High School Adviser: Debbie Andress Vice Presidents District I: Preston Bassham, Hatton High School Adviser: Chasity Carroll District II: VACANT District III: Landon McNellage, Saraland High School Adviser: Vicky Crane District IV: VACANT District V: Mary Grace Yates, Munford High School Adviser: Leslie Gilliam District VI: Briana Seeger, Weaver High School Adviser: Cassie Talley
FBLA-PBL ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD 2016-2017 Debbie Andress · W. P. Davidson High School Ian Barnes · Shades Valley High School Sonia Burden · Lawrence County Center of Technology Stephen Byrd · Geneva High School Vicky Crane · Saraland High School Susan Evans · Charles Drew Middle School Lori Jones · Athens High School Tyler Laye · Sylacauga High School Benny Morgan · Talladega CTC Audrey Marshall · Auburn High School Matthew Osborn · Colbert County High School LaTrenda Salter · Ben C. Rain High School Millie Shankle · W. P. Davidson High School Donnita Tucker · Francis Marion High School Amy Willingham · Muscle Shoals Career Academy Patricia Woods · Huntsville High School
STATE STAFF Mr. Michael Sentance · State Superintendent of Education · Alabama Department of Education Dr. Philip C. Cleveland · Deputy State Superintendent of Education · Career and Technical Education/Workforce Development Dawn Morrison · Education Administrator · Commerce and Information Technology Education Rochelle Seals · Education Specialist · Commerce and Information Technology Education Lisa Weeks, FBLA-PBL State Adviser · Education Specialist · Commerce and Information Technology Education Elizabeth Fisher · Administrative Assistant · Commerce and Information Technology Education
C O M M E R C E A N D I N F O R M AT I O N T E C H N O L O G Y A D V I S O RY C O M M I T T E E M E M B E R S 2 0 1 6 - 2 0 1 7 ALABAMA SECURITIES COMMISSION Joseph Borg, Director Dan Lord, Education & Public Affairs Manager 401 Adams Avenue, Suite 280 P.O. Box 304700 Montgomery, AL 36130-4700 334-242-2984 (Mr. Borg) 334-353-4858 (Dan Lord) dan.lord@asc.alabama.gov
BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF ALABAMA Jeff Adams, Executive Director Community Relations 450 Riverchase Parkway East Birmingham, AL 35244 205-220-7821 205-220-8541 (Fax) jjadams@bcbsal.org
AUBURN UNIVERSITY Leane Skinner Associate Professor/Graduate Program Officer Curriculum & Teaching, College of Education 108 Wallace Building Auburn, AL 36849 334-844-3823 (Wallace) 334-844-5779 (Office) skinnal@auburn.edu
HIGGINS & ASSOCIATES Bob Higgins 9190 Fairway Drive Foley, AL 36535 251-616-0107 251-752-2274 (Cell) bob@rjhiggins.com
EXPRESS PRINT & PROMOTIONAL ITEMS Wanda McKoy, Owner 2009 Carraway Lane Birmingham, AL 35235 205-222-0555 205-854-3535 (Fax) wmckoy3033@aol.com BANCORPSOUTH & ALABAMA JUMP$TART Buffy Murphy, Assistant Vice President and Compliance & Community Affairs Officer 4680 Hwy 280 South Birmingham, AL 35242 205-437-2712 205-933-8167 (Fax) Buffy.murphy@bxs.com FEDERAL RESERVE BANK Julie Kornegay 524 Liberty Parkway Birmingham, AL 35242-7531 205-968-6728 205-298-6607 (Fax) Julie.l.kornegay@atl.frb.org AIDT Kendall H. Haywood, CM Leadership Development Manager One Technology Court Montgomery, AL 36116 334-280-4437 khaywood@aidt.edu
AUBURN BANK Laura Carrington, Vice President Human Resources P.O. Box 3110 Auburn, AL 36831-3110 334-887-2731 334-887-2764 (Fax) lcarrington@auburnbank.com BUSINESS COUNCIL OF ALABAMA Trevor Parrish, Legislative Policy Coordinator 2 North Jackson Street Montgomery, AL 36104 334-240-8773 334-241-5984 (Fax) trevorp@bcatoday.org HUNTINGDON COLLEGE Dr. Samir R. Moussalli Dean, School of Business 1500 E. Fairview Avenue Montgomery, AL 36106 334-833-4509 samirm@hawks.huntingdon.edu INFORMATION TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS Quincy P. Minor, President and Chief Operating Officer 335 Jeannette Barrett Industrial Blvd. Wetumpka, AL 36092 334-567-1993 quincy.minor@its-networks.com PAYABLE, LLC Ronald Davis, Co-Founder Chief Technology Officer Sheffield, Alabama Adjunct Professor, UNA rondavisjr@gmail.com
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TRAVEL LEADERS Benita Froemming Independent Travel Consultant 6983 Halcyon Park Drive Montgomery, AL 36117 334-213-2014 bfroemming@fwtravel.net INFOMEDIA, INC. Jason Lovoy, President 2081 Columbiana Road, Birmingham, AL 35216 Office: 205-823-4440 Cell: 205-432-9519 Twitter: @jasonlovoy www.infomedia.com jason@infomedia.com PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. Nick Collins Retail Staffing Specialist 2600 Delk Road, S.E. Marietta, GA 30067-6202 770-952-6601 Ext. 3671 nick.collins@publix.com UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA Dr. J. Michael Hardin, Dean of Research Culverhouse College of Communication & Business Administration Tommie Syx, AlabamaREAL Center for Community-Based Partnerships Box 870221 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0221 205-348-8901 mhardin@cba.ua.edu tsyx@cba.ua.edu MEDJET ASSIST Willis McKee Vice President, MARCOM 3500 Colonnade Parkway, Suite 500 Birmingham, AL 35243 205-599-6465 wmckee@medjet.com UAB|The University of Alabama at Birmingham Collat School of Business Dr. John D. Hansen, Associate Professor jdhansen@uab.edu 205-996-2069 205-612-5108
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2016-2017 FBLA STATE OFFICERS Front Row – Left to Right Elise Chandler, President, Lincoln High School Briana Seeger, District 6 VP, Weaver High School Mary Grace Yates, District 5 VP, Munford High School Back Row – Left to Right Preston Bassham, District 1 VP, Hatton High School Keenan Carter, State Secretary, W.P. Davidson High School Landon McNellage, District 3 VP, Saraland High School
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CONFERENCE SPEAKERS Mansfield Key Mansfield Key III, known to most as Ole Pete Key, is a coach, consultant, speech writer, certified HIV/AIDS Instructor, social entrepreneur, and mentor. Mr. Key is an International Motivational Speaker who is a leading Growth Development Strategist. He has impacted the lives of over a million people through presentations, programs, and products. His proudest accomplishment other than his relationship with God is his devotion to his loving wife, Sharlene. He is the proud father of two beautiful daughters Erin Ruth and Joi Da’Nae.
A Tribute to Advisers By Joanna Fuchs
The Best Teachers Teachers open up young minds, showing them the wonders of the intellect and the miracle of being able to think for themselves. A teacher exercises the mental muscles of students, stretching and strengthening, so they can make challenging decisions, find their way in the world, and become independent. The best teachers care enough to gently push and prod students to do their best and fulfill their potential. You are one of those.
Dan Lord Dan Lord is the Education and Public Affairs Manager for the Alabama Securities Commission (ASC). He organizes events to inform citizens about enforcement activities, fraud prevention and financial education programs. He has received a national a national award for state and national contributions to investor education. Dan is a retired Lieutenant Colonel who commanded four Air Force squadrons, managed an 800 million dollar program budget, and taught ROTC at the University of Michigan. His hobbies include saving and investing wisely.
Thank you.
F U T U R E D AT E S Alabama CTSO Leadership Summit • June 10-16, 2017 - Montgomery, AL FBLA Institute for Leaders • June 28-29, 2017 - Anaheim, CA FBLA National Leadership Conference • June 29-July 2, 2017 - Anaheim, CA Alabama Association for Career and Technical Education Professional Development Conference August 1-3, 2017 - Birmingham, AL Joint Leadership Development Conference • October 16-17, 2017 - Birmingham, AL FBLA National Fall Leadership Conference November 3-4, 2017 – Buffalo, NY November 10-11, 2017 – St. Louis, MO November 17-18, 2017 – New Orleans, LA FBLA State Leadership Conference • April 12-13, 2018 - Birmingham, AL 7
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Accounting II Sponsored by Auburn University Montgomery 4. ________________________________ Advertising 4. ________________________________
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American Enterprise Project Sponsored by The Knight Family 4. ________________________________
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Banking & Financial Systems Sponsored by Friends of Lincoln High School FBLA 4. ________________________________
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Business Calculations Sponsored by Trinity Bank 4. ________________________________
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Business Communications Sponsored by Hatton High School FBLA 4. ________________________________
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Business Ethics Sponsored by First Bank of Alabama 4. ________________________________ Business Financial Plan 4. ________________________________
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Coding & Programming Sponsored by Friends of Munford High School FBLA 4. ________________________________ Community Service Project 4. ________________________________
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Emerging Business Issues Sponsored by Friends of Hatton High School FBLA 4. ________________________________ Entrepreneurship 4. ________________________________ FBLA Principles and Procedures 4. ________________________________
Future Business Leader Sponsored by Alabama Army National Guard 4. ________________________________
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Health Care Administration Sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama 4. ________________________________ Help Desk 4. ________________________________
Hospitality Management Sponsored by Birmingham Sheraton and Westin Hotels 4. ________________________________
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Insurance & Risk Management Sponsored by Alabama Securities Commission 4. ________________________________
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Introduction to Business Sponsored by TVA and Athens High School – Partners in Education 4. ________________________________
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Introduction to Business Communication Sponsored by Alabama Army National Guard 4. ________________________________
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Introduction to Information Technology Sponsored by Goodheart-Willcox Publishers 4. ________________________________ Introduction to Parliamentary Procedures 4. ________________________________
Job Interview Sponsored by Greater Birmingham Visitors & Convention Bureau 4. ________________________________ Journalism 4. ________________________________
Local Chapter Annual Business Report Sponsored by Sylacauga High School FBLA 4. ________________________________
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Management Decision Making Sponsored by Auburn University Montgomery 4. ________________________________ Management Information Systems 4. ________________________________
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Partnership with Business Project Sponsored by Lincoln Hardware and Supply 4. ________________________________
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T H E S TA R S PA N G L E D B A N N E R
This patriotic song, whose words were written by Francis
America’s armed forces. There were other contenders for the
Scott Key on Sept. 14, 1814, during the War of 1812 with
title, including “America the Beautiful” and “Yankee
Great Britain, was adopted by Congress as the U.S. national
Doodle.” Maryland legislators and citizens were among the
anthem in 1931. For many years before Congress made this
most active groups and individuals who pressed to get
choice, the song was popular and regulations for military
Francis Scott Key’s words and accompanying English tune
bands required that it be played for ceremonies.
ratified into law as the country’s first national anthem. That
Though Key wrote the words during the British
finally happened with passage of P.L. 823 and President
bombardment of Fort McHenry at Baltimore, the melody was
Herbert Hoover’s signature on March 3, 1931.
an English tune well known in America by the 1790s. It was
The anthem has four verses, each ending with the line,
the music for a poem, “To Anacreon in Heaven,” written
“O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave.”
about 1780 as the official song of a British social and musical organization, the Anacreontic Society. In fact, Key had used
First Verse
the music in 1805 to accompany another poem he wrote to
Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn's early light,
honor Commodore Stephen Decatur.
What so proudly we hail'd at the twilight's last gleaming?
Key was a well known 34-year-old Washington, D.C.,
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro' the perilous fight,
lawyer-poet. The British had captured Washington and taken
O'er the ramparts we watch'd, were so gallantly streaming?
William Beanes, a physician, prisoner. They were holding him
And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air Gave proof thro' the night that our flag was still there.
aboard ship in their fleet off the Baltimore shore. Friends of
Oh, say, does that Star-Spangled Banner yet wave
Beanes persuaded Key to negotiate his release. Key went
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
out to the British fleet and succeeded in gaining Beanes’ release but, because the British planned to attack Baltimore
Second Verse
at that time, both were detained.
On the shore dimly seen, thro' the mists of the deep, Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes,
During the night of Sept. 13-14, Key watched the
What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep,
bombardment of Baltimore from the deck of a British ship.
As it fitfully blows half conceals, half discloses?
Although rain obscured the fort during the night, at daybreak
Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam,
he could see the American flag still flying from Fort McHenry.
In full glory reflected, now shines in the stream;
The fort still stood after the British had fired some 1,800
'Tis the Star-Spangled Banner, Oh long may it wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.
bombs, rockets and shells at it, about 400 of them landing inside. Four defenders were killed and 24 wounded. Key
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drafted the words of a poem on an envelope. The American
And where is that band who so vauntingly swore
detainees were sent ashore, the British fleet withdrew, and
That the havoc of war and the battle's confusion
Key finished the poem and made a good copy of it in a
A home and a country should leave us no more? Their blood has wash'd out their foul footstep's pollution.
Baltimore hotel the next day.
No refuge could save the hireling and slave
According to some accounts, Key showed the poem to
From the terror of flight or the gloom of the grave,
relatives of his wife in Baltimore and these people had it
And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave
printed immediately and distributed throughout the city on a
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.
handbill, entitled “The Defense of Fort McHenry. ”Within a
Fourth Verse
couple of weeks, Baltimore newspapers published the poem,
Oh, thus be it ever when free men shall stand
it gained instant popularity and was renamed “The Star-
Between their loved homes and the war's desolation!
Spangled Banner.” An actor sang it to the popular British
Blest with vict'ry and peace, may the heav'n rescued land
tune at a public performance in Baltimore.
Praise the Pow'r that hath made and preserved us a nation! Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,
Only with the start of the Civil War did “The Star-
And this be our motto, "In God is our trust"
Spangled Banner” become a nationally popular song. Both
And the Star-Spangled Banner in triumph shall wave
Union and Confederate forces rallied to it. During World War
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!
I, a drive began in Congress to make it the official anthem of
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FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA-PHI BETA LAMBDA FBLA-PBL is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) education association of students preparing for careers in business and business-related fields. The Association has four divisions: • FBLA for high school students • FBLA Middle Level for junior high, middle and intermediate school students • PBL for postsecondary students • and the Professional Alumni Division for business people, educators and parents, who support the goals of the Association. The FBLA-PBL mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. FBLA-PBL is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, and organized on local, state and national levels. Business teachers/advisers and advisory councils (including school officials, business people, and community representatives) guide local chapters. State advisers and committee members coordinate chapter activities for the national organization. ABOUT US Dr. Hamden L. Forkner, head of the Commercial Education Department of the Teachers College of Columbia University developed the FBLA concept in 1937. In the fall of 1940, the National Council for Business Education accepted official sponsorship of FBLA; on February 3, 1942, the first high school chapter was chartered in Johnson City, Tennessee. In 1958, the first Phi Beta Lambda chapter was chartered in Iowa. The Professional Division (originally the Alumni Division) began in 1979; the latest group to join FBLA (in 1994) was the FBLA Middle Level, for students in Grades 5-9. The Board of Directors is comprised of local and state educators, business leaders, and the membership division presidents. The Board sets policy and employs a President/CEO, who directs a national staff and Association programs. The Association’s National Center is an 11,600 square foot building, which was completed in 1991. The 1.6-acre site it occupies was purchased through a grant from the Conrad Hilton Foundation. MEMBERSHIP For the past few years, FBLA-PBL has enjoyed an annual increase in membership. The high school level has more than 215,000 members, while Phi Beta Lambda (postsecondary level) reaches over 10,000 college students. The newest group, FBLA Middle Level (Grades 5-9) is showing remarkable growth with 8,000 student members and is developing member interest for the high school level. FUNDING FBLA-PBL, Inc. is funded by membership dues, conference fees, corporate contributions and grants. CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS National Leadership Conference - Each year, the best and brightest of FBLA and PBL convene to compete in leadership events, share their successes and learn new ideas about shaping their career future. These four-day sessions are considered the pinnacle of the FBLA-PBL experience, especially for those running for national office. FBLA-PBL sponsors conferences and seminars for members and advisers, which are designed to enhance experience initially developed on the local and state level. Among them are: • Institute for Leaders - This four-day seminar is a focused leadership experience for state and local chapter officers as well as members and advisers. It offers a unique chance to build leadership and career skills that last a lifetime in tracks focusing on entrepreneurship, communication and FBLA-PBL leadership. It is held in conjunction with the National Leadership Conference each year. • National Fall Leadership Conference - Each fall, new leaders and advisers from chapters across the nation gather for regional conferences designed to guide and motivate their success for the year. This includes workshops, seminars, and a plenary session, as well as the benefit of networking among their peers from other cities. PUBLICATIONS FBLA-PBL national publications bring fresh ideas, new directions and network-building news to our members. They are published three times (except Tomorrow's Business Leader which is four times) each year: Tomorrow's Business Leader goes to FBLA & FBLA Middle Level students; Adviser Hotline to high school teachers; Middle Level Advisers' Hotline to Middle Level teachers; and PBL Business Leader to PBL members and advisers. The Professional Division receives The Professional Edge. ENDORSEMENTS FBLA-PBL is officially endorsed by American Management Association, Association for Career and Technical Education, Career College Association, March of Dimes, National Association of Parliamentarians, National Association of Secondary School Principals, National Business Education Association, National Management Association, and the U.S. Department of Education.
FBLA-PBL CREED I believe education is the right of every person. I believe the future depends on mutual understanding and cooperation among business, industry, labor, religious, family, and educational institutions, as well as people around the world. I agree to do my utmost to bring about understanding and cooperation among all of these groups. I believe every person should prepare for a useful occupation and carry on that occupation in a manner that brings the greatest good to the greatest number. I believe every person should actively work toward improving social, political, community, and family life. I believe every person has the right to earn a living at a useful occupation. I believe every person should take responsibility for carrying out assigned tasks in a manner that brings credit to self, associates, school, and community. I believe I have the responsibility to work efficiently and to think clearly. I promise to use my abilities to make the world a better place for everyone.
Alabama State Department of Education Michael Sentance, J.D., LL.M., State Superintendent of Education
April 2017
The Alabama State Board of Education and the Alabama State Department of Education do not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, disability, sex, religion, national origin, or age in their programs, activities, or employment and provides equal access
to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person is responsible for handling inquiries regarding the
non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, Alabama State Department of Education, PO Box 302101, Montgomery, AL
36130-2101, telephone (334) 242-8165.