Posted on January 22, 2009
Tulips for sale & Club Information

Beginning next Monday, January 26, FBLA will be selling potted tulips during lunch for $10 a pot. The tulips are purple, and as they are potted, you will be able to replant them anywhere you want! These make a great gift for friends, loved ones, and favorite teachers. Best of all, they come in just before Valentine's Day! The tulips will be delivered during 3rd and 4th block Wednesday, February 11. All proceeds benefit the March of Dimes. So buy tulips, and save a baby today!

Regional forms were due already; however, if you still wish to compete at the state conference (April 2nd-4th) visit Mrs. Coggin in room 421. Regionals will take place February 6 at Cleveland State.

FBLA Week is from Monday, February 9 through Friday, February 13. Matchmaker results will be sold this week during lunch. There will also be a party where cake and snacks will be served during directed studies on Tuesday. You must be a paid FBLA member to attend. Any purchased tulips will be delivered Wednesday. Candy will be given out to all students on Thursday during lunch.

Posted on November 20, 2008
Updated Schedule

The club has been active the past few months; there have been many parties and events organized and conducted for the residents of Morning Pointe, and the American Enterprise project is well underway. The next few months will be just as busy. Here is an updated schedule of the upcoming events for the next few months!

• Morning Pointe Christmas Party - The OHS Choir will be attending! 3:00 to TBA on December 4th
• FBLA Chrismas Party - Will be held in Mrs. Wilhoit's room. The homeschool chapter of FBLA will be attending! Be sure to sign up in Mrs. Coggin's room to bring a snack or drink. And don't forget to bring a gift under $10 in value for the Chinese Auction! (2:30 - 4:00, December 9th)
• American Enterprise - The final day to participate in the American Enterprise project will be December 16. Pizza for the elementary kids!
• Courthouse Field Trip - FBLA and IT class students will be able to attend a field trip to the Courthouse and Jail on December 8th. However, only the first 50 who sign up will be able to go, so go see Mrs. Coggin for more information ASAP!
• REGIONAL AND STATE CONFERENCE UPDATE - Students MUST decide upon a competition by November 24. Early Bird competition (t-shirt, cover, and pin designs) deadline is December 1st. Regional forms and money are due December 12. The cost is $11. Please see Mrs. Coggin for the necessary forms!

Posted on September 11, 2008
Party for paid Members
Room 108, Tuesday, September 16

During Directed Studies next Tuesday, September 16th, there will be a social in Mrs. Simms' room for all FBLA members who have paid their fees. Greet and meet other members of FBLA, and discuss upcoming events such as the Susan G. Comen Race for the Cure. There will be refreshments and fun for everybody, so sign up today!

Posted on August 20, 2008
FBLA National President Visits Ooltewah
Induction of Ooltewah High School FBLA Officers

The National President of Future Business Leaders of America, Joseph Riley, will be visiting Ooltewah High School on Friday, August 22, 2008 to induct the school’s FBLA officers. The Induction Ceremony will take place at 2:20 p.m. in the Little Theatre of Ooltewah High.

Samantha Munro, President of the FBLA chapter at Ooltewah High School, is also the Tennessee Region 8 President, serving alongside Mr. Riley on the Tennessee FBLA State Officer Team. “It is such an honor to have Joseph conducting our induction ceremony. I have learned so much from working with him for the past two years as state officers. I hope that the Ooltewah FBLA members will be encouraged by his visit and realize that, just as Joseph, they can achieve anything they dream with perseverance and determination.”

Joseph Riley of McMinn Central High School in Etowah, Tennessee, was recently elected the 2008-2009 FBLA National President at the National Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia during the summer. Mr. Riley is the second person from Tennessee to be elected the FBLA National President, following in the footsteps of Jerry N. Estes who was the 1968-1969 National President. Joseph Riley also serves as the 2008-2009 FBLA Tennessee State President. Outside of FBLA, he has accomplished several things. Mr. Riley is a former governor of 4-H. He was also elected Tennessee Boys State Governor, which presented him with the opportunity to attend Boys Nation this summer in Washington D.C. With much determination, he was elected the Boys Nation President. Joseph Riley has proven himself to be an outstanding leader, as well as, role model.

 “Joseph is to me one of the most motivated young people that I have come in contact with during my 27 years of teaching. He is determined to excel in all aspects of his life. I look forward to seeing Joseph in Washington in the future as a member of the Senate, House, or even a future President of the United States. He is in fact ‘One of the best of the best.’ He is bound for a future of successes.”

All students and faculty members attending our installation ceremony Friday will have the opportunity to talk with Joseph Riley afterwards and ask questions about the future of FBLA and other activities.