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    Welcome to the High School FBLA page.  We will have a private teams page for information and news about the club. Interested in joining the club? Please fill out this year's newest 2024-2025 Form to be added to our list or email Mrs. Kozlek (kozlekv@hasdk12.org).   This form and our team page will be revamped this summer. All our latest information is posted on our private team page. So please make sure you are a member, as this club page does not always hold the latest information.. 



    Important Dates and Meetings:

    This year, I will try to host the meetings both virtually and in person as much as possible. The virtual meeting will also be recorded for students who can't attend either dates. Remember to check our TEAM page for latest news and announcements.  (Sign up for the 2024-2025 season here:https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=o8nkENqupkaIcIlnBqfb4ESe5fiLXGRMkEMiRXWqmR5UQzIzQjBWR0YzQTVIRFJDRVlNM0xMOERQRS4u  (updated )



    FBLA Club Announcement:
    The FBLA Club meetings of the year will take place the first week of October. Join us live in the HS library at 4:30pm on Wednesday October 2nd or Thursday October 3rd at 5:00pm.  We will also run this meeting virtually on October 8th at 7:00pm (It will be recorded). Members can feel free to bring their dues payment to any of our live meetings.  Please make sure to fill out our join form to be added to the team page to access our virtual meetings and latest FBLA news.  Contact Mrs. Kozlek or any of our FBLA officers with questions.




    2024-2025 FBLA MEETINGS
    Officer Meeting September 12th

    Informational Meetings (You only need to come to one):
    First FBLA Meetings: October 2nd (4:30pm) and 3rd (5:00pm) (HS Library)
    Virtual Meeting: October 8th at 7:00 PM



    2023-2024 FBLA Meetings  (Always check our Team Page for latest Information)
    July 22-24: Kalahari Conference with State Officers
    August 24th- FBLA Meeting for Connect System
    August- FBLA at HS Orientations
    September 15- FBLA Officer Meeting
    October 4th-Live FBLA Meeting at HS Library 5:00 pm (Topic-Welcome Meeting)
    Officer Dinner October 5th- Canceled (Will be rescheduled by region 16th soon)
    October 11-Virtual FBLA on teams at 7:00pm
    October 16th- Sign Up for Events Begin (Virtual Form will be posted on TEAMS)
    October 16th- Dues Collections Begin (See Team for information)
    October 24th- Live FBLA Meeting in HS Library 5:00pm (Topic Competitive Events)
    October 26th Virtual Meeting on Team
    October 28th-October 30th- Officer training retreat at SLW 
    November 7th- Virtual Meeting (Choosing your Event)
    November 15th- HS Library Live at 5:00 pm (FBLA Updates and competition prep) American Enterprise DAY
    November 16th- VIRTUAL on teams at 7:00 (FBLA Updates and competition prep)
    11/29- Visual Design Team Meeting 11th Grade Team 5:00
    11/21- Visual Design Design 10th grade team 6:00
    11/21-Social Media Team 5:00
    11/21- Broadcast Journalism  Team &:00 
    December: OFFICE HOURS and Testing at school 
    December 4th: RLC testing at STEM
    December 4th, 5th, 6th: TESTING AT HS
    December 11th: Presentation EVENTS at Pittson Area
    Jan 11th: Officer meeting
    Jan 11th- SLW and Awards Lunch
    Jan 26th-28th: FBLA OFFICER TRAINING WEEKEND
    FBLA WEEK MEETINGS: FEB 11-17th
    Jan 31st- SLC Rooming and Fundraising  Meeting
    Hockey Night March 1st
    Apple Sale Pick up March 26th
    3/11: Meeting with Student 5-7
    3/18: Meeting with Broadcast team
    3/25- Testing 3:40-5:00 in HS
    3/26- Apple Pickup 4-6
    3/26: Office Hour Meeting with Future Business Educator 6-9
    3/27- Testing STEM at  1:00 and after school in HS from 3:30-6:00
    4/3- Last Minute SLC Virtual Meeting
    4/4- Practice with Performance Events 5-8 in HS Library
    4/5-4/10- FBLA State Leadership Conference ( Friday- Wednesday with State Officers and Hazleton Area)
    4/17- NLC Virtual Meeting
    5/20- FBLA Banquet
    6/26-7/3- NLC in Orlando Florida
     











    Past Season Records 
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     Past Season 2022-2023 FBLA Meetings
    Meeting One: What is FBLA/Welcome Back Meetings:
    Virtual Oct 4th (Recording available on Teams)
    Live in Person October 6th -COMEPTITION INFO  
    Oct 20th Virtual
    Oct 18- Homecoming Parade
    Oct 25th- In person Meeting-COMEPTITION INFO
    Nov 2nd- Region 16 Officer Dinner 6:00pm Pittston
    Nov 7th- Deadline to Sign Up for RLC 
    Nov 8-29- Office Hours to prepare for Events (Email Mrs. Kozlek to set up times etc)
    Nov 30th- Virtual Meeting 7:00pm Teams
    Dec 1-9 TESTING WEEK
    Dec 8th-Testing at STEM
    Dec 13- Pittston High School Performance Events
    Dec 14-State Projects Due
    Jan- RLC Awards
    Feb 6-10th- FBLA Week Activities 
    March 1st- Fundraiser and SLC Updating Virtual Meeting
    March 17th- FBLA Hockey Night
    March 20th- Testing for SLC
    March 21st- RLW at PSU
    April- Preparing for SLC
    April 1st- Parent Meeting Video Posted on Teams!
    April 2nd- Senior SLC meetings (Partnership with Business, MIS)
    April 3rd- Parly Pro Meeting
    April 4th- Graphic Design Team Meeting
    April 5th- Apple Pick Up, Testing in Lib, MIS meeting
    April 6th- Marketing Team Meeting
    April 13th- Intro Public Speaking Meeting
    April 12- Virtual FBLA meeting to answer questions about States
    April 17-19th- HERSHEY, PA for SLC
    May 30th- FBLA Banquet
    NLC-June 27-30, 2023 (Atlanta,Georgia)


     


    PAST MEETINGS from 2021-2022 Season (For a general idea of our schedule):
    Virtual October 7th: Welcome Meeting/ Information on FBLA (recorded on TEAMS)
    Live October 14th: Information on FBLA
    Virtual October 14th: Information about Competitions (recorded on TEAMS)
    Live October 28th: Information about Competitions
    November 15th and 16th: Volunteer Month, March of Dimes, Competition Information
    November 17th: Food Stand Event
    November 7th: Sign up for HAHS Competition Deadline 
    November 10th (Veterans Day Breakfast/select members helping out)
    November 15th: Live meeting at 5:00 pm (To talk about Service Opportunities, Competition Study Guides and Information)
    November 16th: Virtual Meeting at 7:00pm (Virtual Version of our live meeting/Recording available)
    November 17th (FBLA stand at PowderPuff Football Game)
    November 19th: RLC registration is due. Thank you for all who are participating this year. Good Luck!
    November 30th: TESTING WEEK (More info soon!!)
    December 8th and 9th: FBLA RLC Testing
    December 15th: Performance Events Due for uploading
    January 6th: RLC Zoom meeting (Region 16 Results)
    January 11th: Teams Meeting @ 7:00 pm
    Jan 24th: High School Meeting at 5:00 pm (Meeting cancelled due to Building closing)
    Jan 25th: Virtual FBLA Meeting at 7:00 pm
    February FBLA WEEK: Feb 13th- Feb 18th
    March 3rd: HAHS Auditorium Meeting for SLC goers
    March 11th: Fundraiser form drop off at High School after school
    March 18th: HOCKEY NIGHT! 
    March 21-25th: First round of SLC testing (check teams for times and meetings)
    March 22-Parent SLC Meeting/Fund raising pick up
    April  4th-8th FINAL SLC TESTING (check teams for times and meetings)
    April 10th-13th- State Leadership Conference
    May 24th: FBLA Banquet!
    June 28th-July 3rd: NLC


    2024-2025 HAHS Officers
    President: Mateo Feola
    Vice President: Maliah Graziano
    Secretary: Santino DeLorenzo
    Treasurer: Sophia Andrea
    Historian: Jonas Kozlek

    Building Representatives: Alexis Staffin, Brooke Harmonosky, Lauren Lamanna 


     Advisors - Mrs. Victoria Kozlek (with aid from your favorite High School Business teachers)
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    Future Business Leaders of America
     
    The mission of the FBLA-PBL is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda is a nonprofit, education association of students preparing for careers in business and business fields. The association has four divisions.
    • FBLA Middle Level for middle, intermediate, and junior high school students
    • FBLA for high school students (grades 9-12)
    • PBL for post secondary students
    • Professional Division for business people, educators, parents, and anyone who supports the goals of the association.
    Anyone who is interested in business or business-related careers can and should join the FBLA-PBL. Anyone can become a professional member. If you would like more information on Pennsylvania FBLA-PBL, click here.
     
    Over 250,000 students and advisers participate annually in over 14,000 chartered chapters in 50 states, including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, U.S. Territories, Bermuda, and the Department of Defense Dependent Schools worldwide. Pennsylvania membership is over 13,000, with 294 active chapters in 28 regions. PA FBLA is the 3rd largest chapter in the association. The Hazleton Area School District chapter of Future Business Leaders of America is the largest in the state with over 250 members.
     
    To learn more about this organization visit the PA FBLA website at www.pafbla.org or the national website at www.fbla-pbl.org.


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