FBLA Pennsylvania Starting a Chapter

Tue Jul 08, 2008
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STARTING/REACTIVATING A CHAPTER

Follow these steps to charter or reactivate a new chapter to charter a Grades 9-12 chapter:

Step #1: Read the cover letter listed below:
-------------->New/Reactivated Chapter Starter Packet Cover Letter

Step #2: Download and complete the chapter reactivation/starter application form listed below:
------------->New/reactivated chapter application form
---------------------->1. complete all information on the form except the members names.
---------------------->2. download the spreadsheet listed below and enter the members names on it; save it.
--------------------------------2a. Grades 9-12 Membership Spreadsheet
-------------------------------------------->Read the overview for completing the membership spreadsheet.
-------------------------------------------->Read the processing instructions for the spreadsheet.
---------------------->3. print two lists of members and attach to the application form.
--------------------------------3a. E-mail the spreadsheet as an attachment to: pafbla@comcast.net

Step #3: Complete the sample chapter bylaws found below:
------------->Sample Local Chapter Bylaws in PDF Format.
------------->Sample Local Chapter Bylaws in Word Format.

Step #4: Process one check for membership dues (and reactivation fees, if applicable):
------------->Make the check payable to: Pennsylvania FBLA.
------------->Dues are $12 per student ($6 state dues and $6 national dues).
------------->Dues are unified. A member must pay both state and national dues.
------------->Dues are not refundable once they are processed.

------------->If you are reactivating your chapter, you must include a $20 reactivation fee.
------------->If you are chartering a new chapter, PA FBLA will pay the $20 new chapter fee.

Step #5: Mail the following items to the PA FBLA State office:
------------->1. New/reactivated chapter application form
------------->2. Two copies of membership list
------------->3. Copy of local chapter bylaws
------------->4. Membership dues check

To process additional memberships after you submit your initial application forms:
------------->Complete the Grades 9-12 Membership Spreadsheet and e-mail to: pafbla@comcast.net
--------------------->Read the overview for completing the membership spreadsheet.
--------------------->Read the processing instructions for the spreadsheet.
------------->Make your check payable to: Pennsylvania FBLA
------------->Mail to the state office.

State Office Mailing Address:
Mr. Bruce E. Boncal
PA FBLA Executive Director
PO Box 5085
Jersey Shore, PA 17740

New/Reactivated Chapter Resource Materials:
1. PA FBLA Fact Sheet
2. PA FBLA Competitive Events Program Brochure
3. Local Chapter Organization Document
4. Recruiting New Members