03/12/2020
Good evening everyone. It has been a long and emotional day for the students and I. After getting caught up on a few hours of sleep, I wanted to take the time and address what happened today. Here is the message from the state FBLA.
FBLA STATE CONFERENCE UPDATE:
For the last few weeks, Florida FBLA PBL has been monitoring all available information regarding COVID 19.
Our organization considers the safety of everyone involved, including students, sponsors, staff and stakeholders, a top priority. Therefore, the Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 FBLA State Leadership Conference. We know the timing of the decision comes with challenges, but in order to best ensure the safety and well being of our members, we need to enact the federal recommendations and cancel our public event. Thousands of student members from across the state have studied and prepared for this event, and that work will not be in vain. We are currently exploring all options, including holding online competitions, to ensure our students have the opportunity to showcase their skills and have the ability to qualify for the National Conference.
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to providing you with updates in the hours and days to come.
Even though the Conference itself was canceled it does not take away the initial goal, which is to make nationals. National is much bigger and comes with a once in a lifetime opportunity for the students. So until I get further word on the next steps, I will do what I can to prepare the students. Thanks and have a blessed evening.
