Chambers County FBLA

11/15/2025

Come get your car washed today by your Chambers County FBLA members. We are here from 11:00-3:00 pm est! Donations assist members with registration for competitive events, travel, and club necessities. We appreciate all of our local community support!!

04/09/2025

“SUPPORTING FAMILIES IN NEED” The Lafayette and Valley FBLA is organizing an initiative to provide essential household supply baskets to the three local families affected by the recent spring break accident. We invite the Lafayette High Schools family and community to join us in this effort to extend support and compassion during a challenging time: FBLA members will personally deliver the assembled baskets to each family. Any contribution amount will be greatly and will go towards the purchase of the baskets and necessary items: DEADLINE TO DONATE: we will accept cash/venmo until April 10th

04/01/2025

🚀 The countdown is on! Just 16 days until the 2025 Alabama FBLA State Leadership Conference! 🏆✨ Get ready to lead, compete, and network with the best. Who’s excited? 🔥

02/18/2025

This was FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) week for Valley and Lafayette High School members. We are very grateful for our guest speakers that visited Mrs. Laura Heath’s Business Program at Lafayette High School to speak with students 9th-12th grade:

Dori Harmon with Harmon Insurance discussed the importance of business communication skills with clients including insurance specific certifications that are required.

Bailey Fucci from Auburn Bank (Valley Branch) discussed the importance of basic budgeting.

And, Clay Howard (instructor with CVCC and Entrepreneur) and Bo Colley (Political Communications and Entrepreneur). Both who discussed ways to give back to the community and how to start-up businesses including what degrees and certifications need to be obtained.

FBLA members from Ms Ashley Bridges Marketing program, showcased their e-commerce skills in digital marketing and how to target specific audiences.

Our Advisors and Members thank each guest for taking the time to come speak to each of our classes.

02/08/2025

02/07/2025

Calling all future National Officers... want to help up next membership year? The 2025 National Officer Candidate Guide for High School/Collegiate elections is now available at linktr.ee/fbla_national!

02/07/2025

FBLA Reminders as we prep for FBLA Week Sunday, 2/9-Saturday, 2/15:
-Download the remind app for important updates using code: cdhef99

-Monday: "Marketing Monday" (if you ordered an FBLA t-shirt, wear it Monday with khakis) (if you did not get on the first order of FBLA shirts, please wear a navy collared shirt with your khakis)
-Tuesday: "CTE Tuesday" High school and Collegiate members can join a lively CTE career panel beginning at 7:30 PM ET. Prizes will include FBLA merch!
-Wednesday: "Why Wednesday" Members can sign up to join the National President’s Forum at 7:00 PM ET to learn more about how to enhance their involvement within the organization and get a sneak peek at the 2025 NLCs. We’ll also celebrate “why” it’s great to be a part of FBLA, and we’ll launch a contest for chapters to suggest and design themes for the 2025-26 program year.
-Thursday- "Thankful Thursday" Members will thank advisers and state leaders for their commitment to the organization by posting stories, photos, and/or videos to their Instagram accounts using the hashtag .
-Friday- "Fundraising Friday" Chapters can attend a fundraising panel webinar at 7:00 PM ET with FBLA chapters that have held successful projects to help fund their chapters’ journeys to State and National Leadership Conferences. Our official fundraising partners and financial aid opportunities will also be highlighted.

01/30/2025

UPCOMING EVENTS:

FIRST PRIORITY: SELL THE CHOCOLATE.....FBLA IS LIKE ANY OTHER CLUB IN WHICH WE FUNDRAISE FOR OUR OWN COMPETITIONS, REGISTRATION, AND TRAVEL... THIS IS MANDATORY BY THE STATE OF ALABAMA FOR EVERY CLUB AND MEMBER...

-The majority of our FBLA events begin in February, please make note of what's to come:

FBLA Week is February 9th - February 15th (see the attachment in Google Classroom)-we will have guest speakers this week to come a talk Business, Banking, Human Resources, Economics, Entrepreneurship, etc.

The Stock Market Game: this begins on February 3 - April 11 - (teams that place will have the opportunity to WIN cash prizes) - we will go over how to register once we return to school.

Knowledge Matters-FBLA-Virtual Business Challenge begins on February 3 - February 28 - you will complete against other FBLA chapters in the State of Alabama in Personal Finance OR Business Management. You can compete individually or in teams of 3. If you end up ranking, you will proceed to the next round. Cash prizes to be awarded!!

Southern Union Business Tournament in Wadley will be held on March 5th- their are a variety of topics that you can compete in and we will review it all. Non FBLA member can attend and compete too, lunch is provided. I have requested for the school to pay for this and not the club since our fundraiser is still going on. I will need an exact head count as soon as possible. SEE THE TOPICS FOR THE BUSINESS TOURNAMENT ATTACHED BELOW AND LET ME KNOW WHICH ONE YOU WILL BE INTERESTED IN COMPETING.

**NOTE: The Stock Market Game and Virtual Business Challenges will be good practice for the SUSCC Business Tournament.

01/06/2025

Important reminder for FBLA members: the cutoff date for purchasing club shirts is 01/10/2025. Please settle payment within the week. Should you have questions or concerns, kindly refer to Google Classroom.

12/15/2024

Dreaming of leading Alabama FBLA to new heights? 🌟 Don’t miss this awesome webinar hosted by your Alabama FBLA State Officer Team! Learn about networking, travel, etiquette, communication, transparency, and leadership. 🚀

📅 December 16
⏰ 6:30 PM

Take the first step toward becoming a part of the NEXT State Officer Team. Let’s make your leadership journey unforgettable! 💼💙💛

12/13/2024

Merry Christmas