MSB FBLA Induction Ceremony program

McCluer South-Berkeley High School FBLA Induction Ceremony

Thursday, October 17, 2013 6:00-8:00pm

McCluer South-Berkeley High School 201 Brotherton Lane Ferguson, MO Dawn Richards, Adviser

FBLA Tidbits Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) education association with a quarter million students preparing for careers in business and business-related fields. The association has four divisions: 1. Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) for high school students; 2. FBLA-Middle Level for junior high, middle, and intermediate school students; 3. Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) for postsecondary students; and 4. Professional Division for businesspeople, FBLA-PBL alumni, educators, and parents who support the goals of the association.

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.

Membership

FBLA-PBL is the largest business career student organization in the world. The high school division has 215,000 members, while the postsecondary division reaches over 11,000 college students. Finally, the Professional Division has reached over 3,000 members.

Competitive Events Program

FBLA-PBL’s National Awards Program recognizes and rewards excellence in a broad range of business and career-related areas. Through state-based competition at the spring State Leadership Conferences, students compete in events testing their business knowledge and skills. Top state winners then are eligible to compete for honors at the National Leadership Conference each summer.

Conferences & Seminars

FBLA-PBL sponsors conferences and seminars for members and advisers. These programs are designed to foster the development of business leadership skills.

• National Leadership Conference • Institute for Leaders • National Fall Leadership Conference

GOALS • • • • • • • • •

Develop competent, aggressive business leadership.

Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work.

Create more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise.

Encourage members in the development of individual projects that contribute to the improvement of home, business, and community.

Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism.

Encourage and practice efficient money management.

Encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty.

Assist students in the establishment of occupational goals.

Facilitate the transition from school to work.

MISSION Our mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.

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.

PLEDGE I solemnly promise to uphold the aims and responsibilities of Future Business Leaders of America and, as an active member, I shall strive to develop the qualities necessary in becoming a responsible business leader.

McCluer South-Berkeley High School FBLA INDUCTION CEREMONY PROGRAM

Meet & Greet (6:00-6:15) Welcome............................................................Charlene Davis Occasion..............................................................Mrs. Richards Officer Installation............................................Mrs. Richards Invocation Dinner Introduction of Speakers....................................Savoy Smith

Dasha Cushshon Keynote Speakers......................Drs. Isaac & Lakesha Butler New Member Induction..................................FBLA Officers Presentation of FBLA Emblem....................FBLA Officers FBLA Pledge Closing Remarks

2013 Graduates of FBLA, DECA, & FCCLA with Rep. Courtney Curtis @ MO Legislative day in Jefferson City.

Drs. Issac & Lakesha Butler As a humble servant, Dr. Isaac Butler is honored to use his time, talent, and treasures to make the world we live in a better place. His passions are to improve healthcare for those in need and to help young adults develop life skills.

Professionally Dr. Butler serves as the Senior Director of Retail Pharmacy Strategy, at Express Scripts, the largest Pharmacy Benefits Management company in the world. He leads a team that develops and implements healthcare quality improvement and cost management programs.

Dr. Butler supports several community organizations including the BESt Pharmacy Summer Institute, Focus St. Louis, and The University of Missouri Kansas City. In addition he serves as a board member and Youth Minister at the Ark of Safety Christian Church.

Dr. Butler has completed 3 degrees: a Doctorate of Pharmacy, Masters in Business Administration and Bachelors of Science in Chemistry. His professional and civic contributions have led to several awards and recognitions.

Please feel free to contact Dr. Butler at IsaacButler.org, to request a motivational speaking engagement or to learn more about faith, leadership, or other topics.

Dr. Lakesha Butler is a Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at SIUE School of Pharmacy. Her responsibilities include didactic and experiential teaching of graduate level doctorate of pharmacy students and providing medication management services as a clinical pharmacist at the Volunteers in Medicine Clinic, a local free health clinic. She is also the coordinator of the SIUE Healthcare Diversity Summer Camp held annually to expose minority high school students to healthcare careers.

Dr. Butler received the SIUE School of Pharmacy Teaching Distinction Award for her valuable contributions in and outside of the classroom. She was also recognized as a 2013 St. Louis American Salute to Young Leader and for her contributions to the greater St. Louis community, she was the recipient of the 2013 SIUE Kimmel Community Service Award for Faculty.

Butler received a Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from Mercer University and completed a pharmacy practice residency at the University of Illinois-Chicago. She is a board certified pharmacotherapy specialist.

The Butlers are very active members of Ark of Safety Christian Church. In addition to all they do professionally, they serve together as the leaders of the ASCC teen ministry helping to guide young people on their christian journey. They are also the proud parents of Isaac, II, and Kennedy Marie.

Chapter Officers

Ms. Dawn Richards

Dasha Cushshon

Chapter Adviser

Savoy Smtih

President

Vice-President

Pernell Robinson

Danesha Jones

Chayla Graham

Tyra Coleman

Parliamentarian

Treasurer

Akilah Murphy

Secretary

Reporter/Public Relations

Historian

Chapter Members

Patricia Booker

Donetra Cohen

Charlene Davis

Lovell Gordon

Cayla Graham

Tayler Greenlee

Ronyea Harvey

La’Tajua London

Catelyn Redmon

Carlesha Travis

Acknowledgments McCluer South-Berkeley Administration

Betty Fagan, Principal Ayo Alfred, Assistant Principal Tim Luecke, Assisstant Principal Keith Rhodes, Athletics/Activities Director Jay Boleach, Coordinator of Career & Technical Education

Ferguson-Florissant School District Administration Dr. Art McCoy, Superintendent Dr. Gwendolyn Diggs, Chief Learning Officer Nicole Whitesell, Director of Secondary Education

Programs, Invitations, & Decorations Dawn’s Designs & Invitations, etc.

Catering

Pasta House, & Co.

Desserts

Laila P Creations

Special thanks to the members of the MSB custodial staff, teachers, parents, and all who helped to make this event a success.

We appreciate your support!