FBLA Pennsylvania Calendar of Events

This list is not all inclusive. A good tool to use to plan activities is the William Selden Outstanding Chapter Criteria. The OCC also provides suggestions of activities that can be conducted during the year.

Printable Monthly Calendars with Deadline Dates
Printable monthly calendars of deadlines/other events

---------->August 2010--------------->September 2010----------->October 2010---------->November 2010
---------->December 2010--------->January 2011---------------->February 2011--------->March 2011
---------->April 2011----------------->May 2011--------------------->June 2011-------------->July 2011

Suggested August Activities

Hold a local chapter officer meeting and establish a plan of work for the 2009-10 year
Volunteer to lead school tours during orientation days for new students at your school
Staff FBLA information booths during new student orientations|
Establish and add content to the local chapter’s web site, including membership recruitment materials
Make contact with American Red Cross and plan state project related activities
Develop membership recruitment posters and display around school
Plan FBLA membership recruitment announcements to be used when students return to school
Sponsor a “welcome back” snack day for teachers and other school staff
Volunteer to assist with “open house” activities at your school
Hold a “bowl-a-thon” fundraiser for the state project
Submit an article to the local newspaper about the chapter’s activities

Suggested September Activities

Conduct a local officer training meeting
Develop a plan of work for the year
Plan membership recruitment activities
Plan an event/meeting with food and a guest speaker to kick off the new year
Secure gift certificates from local businesses as awards for new members
Send letters to schools in your area without FBLA chapters encouraging them to form an FBLA chapter
Establish a dues “discount” deadline
Encourage formation of a middle-level FBLA chapter in your school system
Recruit professional members
Hold a “Dress Professional” day
Post an article in the chapter news section of the PA FBLA web site
Submit an article to the local newspaper about the chapter’s activities
Hold a chapter car wash for the state project
Sponsor National Grandparents Day activities
Volunteer to work at the local public library
Hold a “mum” sale to benefit the state project
Sponsor a pizza party for new members
Hold a “dutch treat” dinner meeting for members at a local restaurant
Organize an “Adopt a Freshman” campaign
Prepare a bulletin board promoting FBLA activities
Invite parents to chapter member induction ceremony

Suggested October Activities

Sponsor a community service project
Conduct an officer and new member installation/induction ceremony
Plan a fundraiser
Sponsor a “Halloween Howl” social with food and prizes·
Decorate pumpkins for a hospital/nursing home
Plan a tailgate party at the high school football game
Attend the State Leadership Workshop
Secure items for State Workshop Charity Basket Auction
Attend the Regional Leadership Workshop in your area
Hold a “movie night” for elementary children
Hold mock interviews for students
Begin planning activities for American Enterprise Day
Plan activities for “homecoming” week
Post an article in the chapter news section of the PA FBLA web site
Submit an article to the local newspaper about the chapter’s activities
Plan activities to support the local SPCA
Schedule a speaker at a local chapter meeting
Volunteer to rake leaves at senior citizen homes
Sponsor a coloring contest for elementary children
Hold a high school “outdoor clean-up” day
Assist with the United Way drive in your local community
Assist with or organize a “haunted house” for area youth
Assist the local PTO with its membership campaign
Create a public service announcement regarding American Enterprise Day and distribute to the local radio/TV stations
Sponsor activities during National Fire Prevention Week

Suggested November Activities

Conduct American Enterprise Day activities
Sponsor a hunter safety program
Sponsor a career fair
Plan a social activity for dues-paying members
Participate in a Thanksgiving food drive
Attend the National Fall Leadership Conference
·Attend the Regional Leadership Workshop in your area
Volunteer at the local food bank
Post an article in the chapter news section of the PA FBLA web site
Submit an article to the local newspaper about the chapter’s activities
Schedule a speaker at a local chapter meeting
Sponsor Veterans’ Day activities
Hold a stuffed animal collection for the local Toys4Tots campaign
Collect used eyeglasses for the local Lions/Lioness Club
Conduct an Internet safety program for parents in the district
Speak about FBLA at a local service organization meeting
Meet with local leaders and legislators to promote FBLA

Suggested December Activities

Create holiday cards for a local nursing home or hospital
Plan a holiday party for chapter members
Sponsor a canned food drive for community members
Plan an interview skills workshop for members at a chapter meeting
Conduct a “letters to Santa” campaign for elementary children
Hold “secret Santa” activities
Post an article in the chapter news section of the PA FBLA web site
Submit an article to the local newspaper about the chapter’s activities
Encourage students to apply for an FBLA scholarship
Solicit competitive event sponsors for the FBLA State Conference
Solicit monetary scholarships for the FBLA state conference
Serve as a “bell ringer” for the Salvation Army
Register members for the local regional leadership conference
Hold a Christmas caroling session at the local hospital/nursing home
Hold a “movie afternoon” for elementary children and a visit with Santa
Volunteer to wrap gifts at local stores/mall

Suggested January Activities

Have students take a free Brainbench exam
Post an article in the chapter news section of the PA FBLA web site
Submit an article to the local newspaper about the chapter’s activities
Attend your local school board meeting and recognize board members during January’s School Board Recognition month
Sponsor Super Bowl Week activities throughout the school
Collect soda can tabs for a Ronald McDonald house
Organize “coin drops” throughout the community to support the state project
Participate in your local regional leadership conference
Schedule a speaker at a local chapter meeting
Conduct an activity for the National March of Dimes project
Hold “casual for a cause” activities
Enter teams in the Virtual Business Challenge
Sponsor Career Day activities
Organize a high school variety show
Assist with a local American Red Cross blood drive
Research a local business from your area that operates internationally and present your findings at a local chapter meeting; invite a member of the business to speak at the meeting
Design an FBLA public service announcement and submit to the local radio/TV stations
Invite a former FBLA member to speak at a local chapter meeting
Plan activities for Martin Luther King Day on January 15

Suggested February Activities

Celebrate National FBLA Week by planning a different activity for each day
Plan a job shadowing activity for FBLA members
Sponsor a Valentine’s Day activity
Post an article in the chapter news section of the PA FBLA web site
Submit an article to the local newspaper about the chapter’s activities
Participate in National Job Shadow Day activities
Create personalized tote bags for wheelchairs at local hospital/nursing home
Schedule a speaker at a local chapter meeting
Hold a Businesspersons Breakfast
Collect used books for the local public library book sale
Collect used ink cartridges for recycling

Suggested March Activities

Plan a spring field trip
Organize practice/study sessions for SLC competitors
Schedule a spring fundraiser
Post an article in the chapter news section of the PA FBLA web site
Submit an article to the local newspaper about the chapter’s activities
Schedule activities for Dr. Seuss’ birthday on March 2
Schedule a speaker at a local chapter meeting
Hold prep session for SLC competitors
Encourage members to apply for PA Free Enterprise Week
Assist with “Daffodil Day” activities

Suggested April Activities

Attend the State Leadership Conference
Organize an Easter Egg hunt
Begin planning the end of the year awards banquet
Recognize secretaries/administrative assistants
Post an article in the chapter news section of the PA FBLA web site
Submit an article to the local newspaper about the chapter’s activities
Conduct Earth Day activities
Hold “prep” sessions for SLC competitors
Distribute smoke detector batteries on Daylight Savings Time

Suggested May Activities

Elect new officers for next school year
Hold an end-of-the-year field trip
Conduct an end-of-the-year awards banquet
Post an article in the chapter news section of the PA FBLA web site
Submit an article to the local newspaper about the chapter’s activities
Conduct activities during National Teacher Appreciation Week/Day
Assist with the Special Olympics in your area
Organize a team for the local Relay for Life
Sponsor Mother’s Day activities
Assist with Memorial Day activities
Assist with prom activities

Suggested June Activities

Elect new officers for next school year
Hold an end-of-the-year field trip
Conduct an end-of-the-year awards banquet
Post an article in the chapter news section of the PA FBLA web site
Submit an article to the local newspaper about the chapter’s activities
Sponsor Father’s Day activities
Assist with graduation activities

Suggested July Activities

Publicize attendance at National Leadership Conference