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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, including the members' names.
-------------------------------->2.  Add the students' grade levels after each name.

  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.  Copy of local chapter bylaws
------------->3.  Membership dues check

 To process additional memberships after you submit your initial application forms:
------------->Advisers will receive a username and password to enter members online at the PA FBLA web site.
------------->Enter members; generate an invoice.  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.  National FBLA Fact Sheet
2.  PA FBLA Competitive Events Program Brochure
3.  Local Chapter Organization Document
4.  Recruiting New Members



   
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