Business competition

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To secure a place in the state competition, students must complete two tests: the first test qualifies the student to attend the event, and the second qualifies him or her to compete. The tests assess one’s knowledge of general business practices, financial documents and income statements. When completing the entrance exam, Malesic was quizzed on his understanding of office dynamics, human resources management and different types of forms used by a manager. The exam also tested his ability to solve problems with generating revenue and balancing a company budget.

At the state competition, Malesic was assigned a prompt for a business management problem. After receiving the prompt, he had 20 minutes to read it and develop a solution, which he then presented to a panel of five judges. The judges asked f ollow-up questions and scored Malesic on the effectiveness of his solution. “In my management plan, I focused on guiding people to their own goals instead of telling them where to go,” Malesic said. “My goal as a manager is to help them stay on task and get where they need to go, but not to micromanage.”

The national competition will be similar to the state competition, and Malesic has already begun preparing for it. Although he will still need to navigate a business management problem, Malesic is f ocusing on categories in which he could have scored higher during his last presentation.

Malesic joined Hempfield High School’s FBLA club during his freshman year, although he did not start participating in competitions and conferences until this year. He credits events like pitch competitions, where students have to market an original business idea, with improving his people skills and public speaking ability. “It’s so much fun, and you learn a lot,” Malesic added. “You get to know a lot of people as you’re all presenting ideas.”

In Malesic’s entrepreneurship class, he developed an idea for a product called AnyCase: a gadget that combines a wallet and phone case into one accessory. Malesic and his group members presented AnyCase at the last pitch competition, and he plans to turn it into an official business in the future. After graduating from high school, Malesic plans to pursue business or finance in college.

Refresh Lancaster to launch summer efforts

Refresh Lancaster will hold a summer kickoff event on Friday, June 2, at Union Community Care, 304 N. Water St., Lancaster, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The organization will give away 32-ounce, widemouth water bottles filled with items such as sunscreen, socks, lip balm, snacks, a toothbrush, toothpaste, and a McDonald’s gift card. The organization will also provide lunch, haircuts, and information about different resources available through partnerships with other programs.

To donate toward the giveaway, visit “Refresh Lancaster” on Facebook. Checks can be made out to Lancaster EMS with “Refresh” in the memo line. Refresh hopes to raise $1,000 to give out 50 water bottles.

Refresh Lancaster is a mobile shower and medical care service unit offered by a partnership involving Lancaster EMS, LancCo MyHome, and a local entity depending on the area of the county where the unit deploys.

Memorial banners

from the community and the first banner, memorializing Air Force veteran Donald W. Dempster, was placed in April.

“I was thrilled to be able to have my father’s banner hung,” Long said.

“Many of us have family who served. Having a banner there to remember these people is so important.” Long’s father, Harry H. Hoffman, worked as a medical doctor in Landisville for over 50 years after he served in the military. To commemorate him, a banner was placed on Main Street in Landisville at the same location where he began his medical practice. “Many people might not have realized he served in the military,” Long frompg 1 added. “Just seeing his picture as a young man who served in (WWII) is gratifying.” scan this code for more local news townlively.com

For more information or to order a customized banner, visit www.herrhome stead.org and look under Homestead. Applications for a banner are also available at R.H. Cooper & Son Garage, 115 W. Main St., Salunga.