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Tennessee FBLA Membership Update
It's never too late to submit your chapter membership rosters or add additional members. Our Tennessee FBLA goal is to surpass 7,500 members. The minimum chapter size required is five student members and one chapter adviser. As of Jan. 31, our association has 5,454 members.
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Tennessee FBLA Membership Campaign Award Winners
Congratulations to the following chapters for participating in our 2017-18 membership campaign and reaching their chapter goals by Dec. 1, 2017!
| Tennessee FBLA Chapter Name |
Membership Campaign Level |
CLUB 50 & CLUB 100 |
| Shelbyville Central High School |
PLATINUM |
CLUB 100 |
| Dekalb County High School |
GOLD |
CLUB 100 |
| Anderson Co Career & Tech Center |
SILVER |
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| Bolton High School |
SILVER |
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| Centennial High School |
SILVER |
CLUB 50 |
| Chester County High School |
SILVER |
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| Clarksville High School |
SILVER |
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| Covington High School |
SILVER |
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| Cumberland County High School |
SILVER |
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| Dickson County Senior High |
SILVER |
CLUB 50 |
| Dresden High School |
SILVER |
CLUB 50 |
| Hickman County High School |
SILVER |
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| Hixson High School |
SILVER |
CLUB 50 |
| Lawrence County High School |
SILVER |
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| Lebanon High School |
SILVER |
CLUB 50 |
| Lewis County High School |
SILVER |
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| Macon County High School |
SILVER |
CLUB 50 |
| McNairy Central High School |
SILVER |
CLUB 50 |
| Midway High School |
SILVER |
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| Milan High School |
SILVER |
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| Oak Ridge High School |
SILVER |
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| Powell High School |
SILVER |
CLUB 50 |
| Santa Fe High School |
SILVER |
CLUB 50 |
| Sequatchie County High School |
SILVER |
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| Seymour High School |
SILVER |
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| Sullivan Central High School |
SILVER |
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| Sullivan East High School |
SILVER |
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| Summertown High School |
SILVER |
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| Waverly Central High School |
SILVER |
CLUB 50 |
| West Wilson Middle School |
SILVER |
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| Bristol Tennessee High School |
BRONZE |
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| Carter High School |
BRONZE |
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| Cascade High School |
BRONZE |
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| Central High School |
BRONZE |
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| Central High School |
BRONZE |
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| Clarksburg High School |
BRONZE |
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| Cocke County High School |
BRONZE |
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| Columbia Central High School |
BRONZE |
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| Cornersville High School |
BRONZE |
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| Cosby High School |
BRONZE |
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| Germantown High School |
BRONZE |
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| Giles County High School |
BRONZE |
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| Hampton High School |
BRONZE |
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| Happy Valley High School |
BRONZE |
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| Jackson County High School |
BRONZE |
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| Johnson County High School CTE |
BRONZE |
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| Monterey High School |
BRONZE |
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| Montgomery Central High School |
BRONZE |
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| Morristown - Hamblen East High School |
BRONZE |
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| Morristown - Hamblen West High School |
BRONZE |
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| Mt. Pleasant High School |
BRONZE |
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| Northeast High School |
BRONZE |
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| Scott High School |
BRONZE |
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| Unicoi County Vocational School |
BRONZE |
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| Van Buren High School |
BRONZE |
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| Washburn High School |
BRONZE |
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| Wayne County Technology |
BRONZE |
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| West High School |
BRONZE |
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| Wilson Central High School |
BRONZE |
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Regional Leadership Conference (RLC) Results
All regional conference results can be found here. Congratulations to all state qualifiers!
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Scholarship Applications and Special Recognition
The following state scholarship applications and other special recognition opportunities must be submitted no later than Friday, Feb. 23, 2018 at 5 p.m. CST:
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State Leadership Conference (SLC) Registration
Conference registration will be available online using the same registration system as the regional conferences. Students whose membership dues have not been paid will not be able to be registered for the conference. On-site registration and/or registration changes will not be allowed. Changes will not be allowed after Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 at 5 p.m. CST.
It is the Tennessee FBLA policy that all schools adhere to a 1:10 ratio of adults to students. Please make arrangements to have adequate supervision of your chapter members at the state conference.
Registration Availability
Regular registration window: Feb. 5-16, 2018
Registration Fee
Regular Registration: $85.00 per attendee
Registration Fee without Hotel Reservations in a Conference Hotel
Regular Registration: $135.00 per attendee
(Conference attendees who choose to stay in a non-conference hotel are assessed an additional $50.00 per attendee.)
Registration Link
Online registration will open on Monday, Feb. 5, 2018.
Registration will be available online by clicking here.
Please note special needs (physical and dietary) for attendees in the registration system.
Conference Payment Information
All payments are due in full in the Tennessee FBLA office by Friday, Feb. 23, 2018. Checks should be made payable to Tennessee FBLA. Once registration is closed, changes will not be allowed. There will be no on-site changes allowed.
Deadlines and Testing Information
Prejudged Material Deadline: Feb. 23, 2018 at 5 p.m. CST
School-Site Online Testing: Feb. 26-March 2, 2018 (closes at 5 p.m. CST daily)
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State Leadership Conference (SLC) Online Testing
This year, all SLC competitive event testing, including objective and production tests, must be conducted online at your local school prior to the state conference using the same testing procedures as the regional conferences. Paper testing will not take place at the state conference.
The online testing window for all Tennessee FBLA chapters is Feb. 26-March 2, 2018.
Important Things to Remember:
- You are welcome to register as many proctors as needed for your students to test efficiently.
- Please verify the correct spelling of your proctor’s email address to prevent delays in testing.
- All online testing must be administered during the week of Feb. 26-March 2, 2018 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. CST each testing day.
- You are highly encouraged to test your students early in the week. Please avoid waiting until the last day to test your students.
- All proctor instruction emails will be sent on the weekend of Feb. 24-25, 2018.
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State Leadership Conference (SLC) Prejudged Events
The following SLC competitive event materials must be submitted online using the links provided below. (These competitive event materials should not be mailed to the Tennessee FBLA office.)
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State Leadership Conference (SLC) Exhibitors & Sponsors
Do you know of an industry leader or company that would be interested in participating in SLC as an exhibitor or sponsor? Interested parties can find out more information about how to do so here.
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State Leadership Conference (SLC) Judge Recruitment
Do you know business and industry leaders who would be interested in volunteering as a competitive events judge at SLC? If so, please encourage them to sign-up to judge here.
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State Leadership Conference (SLC) Non-Competitive Opportunities
Voting Delegates
- Each chapter is encouraged to bring two voting delegates to the state conference. Every voting delegate must be registered as a voting delegate to represent their chapter in the voting delegate sessions. Competitors with performances associated with their events are not allowed to be voting delegates.
#ElevateYourFuture Academy
- This leadership development academy is for non-competing students only. In the #ElevateYourFuture leadership academy, students will learn strategies to develop their local chapter and engage their community while networking with Tennessee FBLA leaders of today and tomorrow. Each chapter is allotted up to two spots for this academy. The academy's content will be directed to freshman, sophomore, and junior members.
Hospitality Committee
- The hospitality committee is the glue that holds the state conference together behind the scenes. Members of this committee will help prepare conference registration materials, welcome and escort judges to their assigned areas, serve as runners for the advisers working the competitive events, assist in setting up the opening and closing sessions, and assist the state adviser and other conference management staff as needed throughout the conference. This small group of students are the go-to crew for anything that needs a little extra attention or assistance during the conference. Students must apply to be a part of this team. Consider your current or potential chapter officers who are extremely responsible, mature and task-oriented for this role. The applications can be found here. Chapter advisers will be notified once all applications have been reviewed and the strongest applicants have been selected to serve in this capacity. The application deadline is Feb. 9, 2018 by 5 p.m. CST.
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State Leadership Conference (SLC) Design Contest Winners
Congratulations to the following members who won our 2018 SLC design contests:
- Program Cover: Tonya Franklin, Craigmont High School
- T-Shirt: Delaney Harris, Hardin County High School
- State Pin: Kaitlyn Rogers, Unicoi County High School
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State Leadership Conference (SLC) Silent Auction
The Tennessee FBLA State Leadership Conference silent auction is organized as a means to raise funds to offset students’ costs to attend the National Leadership Conference. Chapters are asked to submit two baskets of theme-based items or single items, such as a gift cards or specific paraphernalia (college or professional sports teams, etc.). State conference attendees will have an opportunity to bid on the items throughout the conference, and the proceeds will be donated to directly to the Tennessee FBLA National Leadership Conference (NLC) sponsorship fund.
Requirements for Basket/Gift Item Donation
- Baskets must represent a specific theme (ex: University of Memphis items, office supplies, health and wellness, etc.). – (Value of $20 or More)
- All items inside the baskets (or individual items) must be new. When selecting your donations and creating your baskets, try to choose items that you personally know you would want to bid on and purchase as well. WE WANT TO SELL EVERYTHING!
- Gift cards should have an original receipt denoting the amount on the card. This can be taped to the back of the card.
- A submission form should be completed and submitted with EACH donation (5 donations = 5 forms). Donation drop off will be Sunday, March 11 (during registration) and Monday, March 12 from 8–10:30 a.m. (in Silent Auction room)
Silent Auction Hours of Operation
- Silent Auction Hours are as follows:
- Monday, March 12, 2018 | 3–6 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 13, 2018 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
- Winning bidders (and donators of unpurchased items) will be contacted from 12–1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13.
- Advisers on assignment and hospitality committee members will make these calls.
- Winning basket/unpurchased donation pick up will be on Tuesday, March 13 from 1:30–2:30 p.m.
- Doors will be locked at 2:30 p.m.
- NO CASH PAYMENTS will be accepted. Credit and debit card payments will be accepted. Checks should be made payable to Tennessee FBLA. A valid ID will be required for all purchases.
Guidelines for NLC Sponsorship Recipients
- Students who place first or second at the State Leadership Conference are eligible for reimbursement of the National Leadership Conference registration if they choose to compete in their winning event at NLC.
- In order to receive reimbursements, the competitors must attend all required sessions at the National Leadership Conference as detailed on the signature card he/she will receive upon arrival to the conference. Tennessee FBLA personnel will be available at the conclusion of each event to provide attendance signatures. Signature cards must be submitted at the end of the awards/closing session after obtaining the final signature.
- Reimbursement amounts are based on funds raised during the silent auction. In the instance of team events, the reimbursement amount may be divided equally among team members.
If you have any questions, please contact Amber Stokes, West Tennessee Professional Liaison and Silent Auction Coordinator, at StokesAM@scsk12.org.
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State Leadership Conference (SLC) Required Cluster Trainings
The required cluster trainings for the competitors in the events below are designed to offer an exclusive opportunity for these competitors who only have an objective test associated with their competitive event to participate in an on-site event at our State Leadership Conference this year. These 75-minute premier trainings will be facilitated by skillful presenters who will help our members strengthen their skills in these clustered areas. Competitors in these events will not be allowed to advance to NLC if they do not attend their required training at SLC. Attendance is mandatory.
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State Leadership Conference (SLC) Hotels
Conference hotel reservations will be available from Monday, Feb. 19, 2018 at 8 a.m. CST until Friday, Feb. 23, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. CST.
To assist in accurate reservations, please only reserve rooms at the hotel where you can commit to staying. All hotel rooms in the FBLA room blocks will be available on Feb. 19, 2018. Additional rooms will not be added after this date.
Tennessee FBLA has an agreement with the Chattanooga Marriott Downtown and the Chattanoogan (behind the convention center) to book 80 percent of the contracted rooms; otherwise, our organization will face additional costs. Please consider staying at these two hotels.
Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. Please only reserve the number of hotel rooms necessary for your chapter. The hotel rates are as follows:
- Chattanooga Marriott Downtown
- $148/night + applicable taxes & fees
- The Chattanoogan
- $157/night + applicable taxes & fees
- Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel
- $119/night + applicable taxes & fees
- Days Inn Rivergate Downtown
- $119/night + applicable taxes & fees
- Doubletree Hotel Chattanooga
- $169/night + applicable taxes & fees
- Hampton Inn & Suites Chattanooga Downtown
- $169/night + applicable taxes & fees
- Hilton Garden Inn Chattanooga Downtown
- $169/night + applicable taxes & fees
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chattanooga Downtown
- $169/night + applicable taxes & fees
- The Read House Historic Inn & Suites
- $139/night + applicable taxes & fees
(NOTE: The total taxes are 17.25%. Of that percentage, 9.25% can be waived by the hotel if the appropriate tax exempt form for your school is provided upon check-in. The remaining 8% is an occupancy tax that cannot be waived.)
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State Leadership Conference (SLC) Community Service
March of Dimes
The March of Dimes is our national community service partner. Each chapter is encouraged to donate a check in the amount of $1.00 per conference attendee. Donating will allow us to help babies begin a healthy life. Each chapter is encouraged to submit their check to the local March of Dimes office and turn in a March of Dimes Fundraising Report during onsite chapter check-in. If chapters choose to bring their donation to the conference, checks must be made payable to "March of Dimes" and can be turned in at the conference registration desk. (Each chapter will have an opportunity to send their chapter president or another designee on stage during the opening session to submit their chapter’s donation.)
Ronald McDonald House Can Tab Drive
By donating can tabs to the Ronald McDonald House, Tennessee FBLA members can help provide families a place to stay while their critically ill children receive inpatient or outpatient medical care at area hospitals. Chapters can collect can tabs and place them in gallon jugs. Can tabs should be donated at your local Ronald McDonald House. Chapters that deliver can tabs must submit the Can Tab Verification Form at registration to be recognized during the conference.
Tennessee Family Literacy Project
For a number of years, Tennessee FBLA members have collected books to donate to Tennessee families. While we encourage you to make donations of new books in your community and submit a Tennessee Family Literacy Project Donation Verification Form, during onsite chapter check-in, your chapter can submit new children's books to be donated to Chattanooga-area families.
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Required CTSO Release Form for 2017-18
All 2017-18 CTSO conference participants must have a signed CTSO release form on file before they can participate. Please click here to download a copy of the form. Advisers must keep all release forms in their possession at all times and be prepared to show them at the registration table of any FBLA conference. Attendees without a signed form on file will be sent home from the conference and will be unable to participate.
All required Tennessee FBLA forms can be found here.
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Call for Proposals: 2018 Institute for CTE Educators
The theme for this year's Institute for CTE Educators is The Vision of Excellent CTE Instruction: Rigorous, Relevant, and Focused. Educators will experience a week full of instructional resources, networking opportunities, and professional growth. The Institute will be held July 9–13, 2018, at the Music City Center in Nashville. Educators, administrators, postsecondary partners, and industry leaders are encouraged to submit a proposal to present by Feb. 9, 2018.
Similar to last year, presenters can submit proposals for 75-minute sessions, 25-minute Promising Practices Roundtable sessions, and workshops. A description of each option and specific proposal questions are available on the proposal website.
Focus Areas:
- Sharing best practices within programs of study
- Using technology to enhance student learning
- Developing a strong CTE culture by marketing your programs with students, school staff, parents, and the community
- Creating instructional activities/lessons aligned to course standards
- Providing career exploration (job shadowing, guest speakers, tours, etc.) activities for students.
Have another engaging session idea? We want to hear about it! Select "other" as your focus area on the application.
For more information, visit our website. If you have questions regarding the 2018 Institute for CTE Educators, please email cteinstitute@utk.edu.
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Important Dates and Deadlines
February 2018
5–16 State Leadership Conference Registration Opens
19–23 State Leadership Conference Hotel Reservation Period
26–March 2 State Leadership Conference Online Testing Period
23 State Leadership Conference Payments Due
23 State Officer and Scholarship Applications Due
March 2018
11–14 State Leadership Conference | Chattanooga, TN
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