MEETINGS HELD IN ROOM S103

Mrs. Tracy Farrell, farrelltr@egcsd.org

Mrs. Donna Shepardson, shepardsondo@egcsd.org

2009-10 Officers

·        Co-Presidents--Becky Harris and Sean Kelton

·        Vice President--Chris Burek

·        Treasurer--Dan Grimaldi

·        Co-Secretaries--Stephanie Horowitz and Lauren Johnson

·        Historian--Scott Boyle

·        Parliamentarian--Nick Fusaro

·        Reporter--Cole Hopper

·        Membership Chair--Matt Koleta

2008-09 Officers

Ryan Hotaling, Sean Kelton, Co-Presidents

Jane Lu, Vice President

Erin Rigsbee, Secretary

Becky Harris, Treasurer

Jamie Buell, Historian

Stephanie Horowitz, Parlimentarian

Leann Buell, Fundraising Chairperson

Jamison Bundy, Membership Chair

CONGRATULATIONS!

FBLA STATE CONFERENCE WINNERS, 2009

Future Business Leaders of America students qualify for National Leadership Conference

Columbia High School’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) recently participated in the New York State Leadership Conference held in Rochester, New York. The students completed written tests in Marketing, Business Procedures, Computer Problem Solving, Technology Concepts, and Personal Finance. The students also participated in the team events of Management Decision Making, Network Design, and Business Ethics. In addition, there was an Impromptu Speaking event and a Community Service Project event.

Two Columbia High School juniors brought home gold medals. Scott Boyle earned first place in Business Procedures and Dan Grimaldi earned first place in Technology Concepts. This qualifies both students to compete at the National Conference in Anaheim, California this summer.

CONGRATULATIONS!

STATE CONFERENCE RESULTS

April 7, 8, 9, 2008

1^st Place (on to Nationals)

SPRING DISTRICT MEETING

FEBRUARY 11, 2007, EMPIRE STATE PLAZA

RESULTS

First Place Winners:

Jane Lu--Banking and Financial Services

Jane Lu--Job Interviewing

Alicia Verdille--Public Speaking

Jessica Haynor--Public Speaking II

Second Place Winners:

Rebecca Trotter--Banking and Financial Services

Sam Rabenburg--Basic Decision Making

Third Place Winner:

Ben Mancino--Career and Financial Management

Fourth Place Winner:

Kelly Richards--Business Law

FBLA FALL DISTRICT MEETING

Approximately twenty FBLA students attended the Fall District Meeting held at Bryant and Stratton College in Albany.  Session topics included:  Dressing for Success, Fundraising Ideas, and How to Promote Your Program.  Our students met with students from over eight area high schools and shared ideas.  What was learned will be implemented at CHS.

GIFFY'S BARBEQUE

On October 19, 2007 the CHS FBLA Chapter held a Giffy's Barbeque.  Over two hundred meals were sold and served.  Giffy's chicken dinners were enjoyed by all!

OPEN HOUSE 2007

Several of our current members and officers showcased FBLA at the 2007 Open House!  Officers and members encouraged new students to participate in this year's activities.  Many parents stopped by the table to learn about our chapter!

MARCH OF DIMES WALK AMERICA

Ten of our dedicated members walked in Colonie on April 29, 2007, for the FBLA National Fundraiser of March of Dimes.  We are proud that our students raised over $400 for this worthy cause.

STATE LEADERSHIIP 2007 RESULTS

There were over 700 students who participated in the three-day conference at the Nevele Grande in Ellenville, NY.  The following students placed in the top five and were recognized with plaques and trophies.  As you will read below, 21 awards were brought home to CHS.

Maddie Hope, District IV/V Vice President—State Officer Outstanding Achievement Award

First Place Winners

Nick Scrico                  E Business

Danae Balenger            Website Development

Stephanie Wyld             Word Processing

                        Second Place Winners

Dean Fiacco                  Business Law

Danae Balanger             Community Service Project—

                                     Global Warming

Ali Dubin                       Community Service Project—

                                     Global Warming

Carleigh Baldwin            Global Business

Kelly Griffin                    Global Business

Matt Dibble                    Management Decision Making

Armelle Kessler              Management Decision Making

Ryan Kelton                   Management Decision Making

                        Fifth Place Winners

Matt Dibble                    Business Ethics

Carla Stephan                 Business Ethics

Adam Perrella                 Business Ethics

Sean Kelton                    Career and Financial Management

Carleigh Baldwin             Desktop Publishing

Kelly Griffin                     Desktop Publishing

Jake Godgart                   Introduction to Technology Concepts

Dean Fiacco                    Marketing

Maddie Hope                  Ms. FBL (Future Business Leader)

THIRD ANNUAL ITALIAN DINNER, March 2007

Congratulations to all those who participated in the FBLA's Third Annual Italian Dinner.  The event was a huge success.  The bake sale's proceeds will be donated to the March of Dimes.  The proceeds from the dinner will help support the cost of attending the State Leadership Conference in April 2007. 

SPRING DISTRICT CONFERENCE

On Thursday, February 8, 2007, the Columbia High School FBLA students participated in the FBLA New York State District 4 Spring Meeting at the Empire State Plaza.  Congratulations to the 21 students who participated.  It was a great experience for all. 

Special Congratulations go to the following award winners: