Pennsylvania FBLA understands that the 2021-22 school year continues to bring uncertainty regarding travel and face-to-face meetings. Pennsylvania FBLA will be carefully monitoring the pandemic response in Pennsylvania and the health and safety protocols/mandates established by the Governor, the Pennsylvania Department of Health, and local school systems. As a result, all dates are “subject to change” based on conditions across the Commonwealth.
Adviser Welcome Guides
FBLA Guide (grades 9-12)
FBLA-ML Guide (middle level, grades 5-8)
Implementation Guides
National FBLA has created monthly implementation guides for FBLA advisers. These documents are originally found in the National FBLA Local Chapter Adviser Leadership Community.
FBLA Implementation Guides | |||
August | September | October | November |
December | January | February | March |
April | May | June | July |
FBLA-ML Implementation Guides | |||
August | September | October | November |
December | January | February | March |
April | May | June | July |
National FBLA Champion Chapter
Champion Chapter is a series of membership engagement-focused challenges that chapters may complete for national recognition. By completing activities, chapters accrue points. Completing activities across four sections (to accrue points) will result in Champion Chapter recognition, with a banner for the adviser’s classroom/meeting space or school award case. Additional incentives such as ribbons at conferences, national recognition in publications, and plaques are available. Champion Chapter is open to all active chapters.
1. Summer Starter, August 1 through September 15
Focuses on chapter building and membership strategy. Summer Starter tasks are designed to help chapters set the foundation for a successful membership year including: electing chapter officers, developing a student-led program of work, setting goals, and mapping out the year.
2. Shaping Success, September 16 through October 31
Focuses on membership recruitment and retention. Shaping Success tasks are designed to promote membership benefits and foster engagement such as hosting special events and registering for programs.
3. Service Season, November 1 through December 15
Focuses on community service and engagement. Service Season tasks are designed to meet the core of the FBLA mission: being community-minded business leaders. Tasks are design to find ways to contribute to the community as well as connect with alumni and business/industry professionals.
4. CTE Celebration, January 1 through March 1
Focuses on chapter excellence and CTE awareness. CTE Celebration tasks are designed to showcase FBLA excellence and achievements, as well as promote the mission of the organization.
National Business Achievement Awards Program
The Business Achievement Awards (BAA) are an individual achievement award program for active, paid high school student members in FBLA. Participating students have the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills, expand their business knowledge, contribute to their local communities, and earn recognition by immersing themselves in their school and communities. There are four levels to the Business Achievement Awards.
1. Contributor Award (level one)
Members are introduced to the foundations of FBLA and learn how to best take advantage of the opportunities available to members.
2. Leader Award (level two)
Members learn the fundamentals of leadership and explore their personal leadership style.
3. Advocate Awards (level three)
Members have the opportunity to select a business skill of content area that they would like to further develop. Once completed, members have the choice of continuing on to the Capstone Project (level four) or selecting a new business skills or concept to earn an additional Advocate Award.
4. Capstone Award (level four)
Participating members will design, complete, and reflect on a project that solves a real-world problem. Interested members can submit their project for competitive review at the NLC.
National FBLA-ML LEAD Awards Program
The LEAD Awards are an individual achievement award program for active, paid FBLA-ML student members in FBLA. Participating students have the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills, expand their business knowledge, contribute to their local communities, and earn recognition by immersing themselves in their school and communities. There are two levels to the LEAD Awards.
1. Explore Award (level one)
Members are introduced to the foundations of FBLA and learn how to best take advantage of the opportunities available to members through three courses.
2. Aspire Award (level two)
Members take a deep dive into specialized content areas, such as Time Management.
August 2021
August 01 — FBLA PA — Membership Processing Begins
All state and national dues are processed through and paid to National FBLA.
Membership is unified; a member must be a member at both the state and national levels.
Link to membership processing instructions:
Membership Processing Instructions Document
OCC Reference Item #001
August 01 — FBLA PA — Chapter Intent Declaration Form Available
PA FBLA Chapter Intent Online Declaration Form
Please complete the form to declare whether your chapter will be active/inactive and new/reactivated.
August 01 — FBLA PA — New FBLA Adviser Registration Form Available
New Chapter Adviser Registration Form Link
OCC Reference Item #017.1
August 01 — FBLA PA — 2021-22 Event Topics Available
2021-22 Event Topics Available for Competitors
Information for the following events: (1) 3D Animation, (2) Broadcast Journalism, (3) Business Ethics, (4) Business Financial Plan, (5) Coding & Programming, (6) Computer Game & Simulation Programming, (7) Data Analysis, (8) Digital Video Production, (9) E-business, (10) Graphic Design, (11) Introduction to Business Presentation, (12) Introduction to Social Media Strategy, (13) Mobile Application Development, (14) Public Service Announcement, (15) Publication Design, (16) Social Media Strategies, (17) Website Design.
August 01 — FBLA PA — Region Leadership Conference Reporting Form Available
Region Leadership Conference Dates Reporting Form (for region advisers)
Region advisers, please complete the form to declare your RLC dates.
August 01 — National FBLA — Summer Starter Begins
Summer Starter—Complete tasks focused on chapter building and membership strategy.
All members of successful chapters who attend the 2022 National Leadership Conference will receive ribbons.
Dates: August 1–September 15
Preview the Summer Starter activities
OCC Reference Item #033.2
August 01 — National FBLA ML — MERIT Award Program Begins
MERIT Award—Complete activities on a membership engagement-focused challenge in a BINGO card format.
All members of successful chapters who attend the 2022 National Leadership Conference will receive ribbons.
Dates: August 1–September 15
Preview the MERIT program activities.
August 10 — FBLA PA — Big 33 Submission Deadline for July 2021
Big 33 Monthly Reporting Form Link
1. Big 33 Overview Document Link
2. Big 33 Examples Document Link
Due to COVID-19 school closures, members may submit hours earned for the period March 2021-December 2021 by January 10, 2022 (or as possible by FBLA members). Other accommodations may also be made based on conditions.
OCC Reference Item #048.0
September 2021
September 01 — FBLA PA — New FBLA Adviser Registration Form Available
New Chapter Adviser Registration Form Link
September 01 — FBLA PA — Chapter Intent Declaration Form Available
PA FBLA Chapter Intent Online Declaration Form
Please complete the form to declare whether your chapter will be active/inactive and new/reactivated.
September 01 — FBLA PA — Region Leadership Conference Reporting Form Available
Region Leadership Conference Dates Reporting Form (for region advisers)
Region advisers, please complete the form to declare your RLC dates.
September 01 — FBLA PA — 2021-22 Event Topics Available
2021-22 Event Topics Available for Competitors
Information for the following events: (1) 3D Animation, (2) Broadcast Journalism, (3) Business Ethics, (4) Business Financial Plan, (5) Coding & Programming, (6) Computer Game & Simulation Programming, (7) Data Analysis, (8) Digital Video Production, (9) E-business, (10) Graphic Design, (11) Introduction to Business Presentation, (12) Introduction to Social Media Strategy, (13) Mobile Application Development, (14) Public Service Announcement, (15) Publication Design, (16) Social Media Strategies, (17) Website Design.
September 10 — FBLA PA — Big 33 Submission Deadline for August 2021
Big 33 Monthly Reporting Form Link
1. Big 33 Overview Document Link
2. Big 33 Examples Document Link
Due to COVID-19 school closures, members may submit hours earned for the period March 2021-December 2021 by January 10, 2022 (or as possible by FBLA members). Other accommodations may also be made based on conditions.
OCC Reference Item #048.0
September 15 — FBLA PA — Penn Pal Issue 1 Article Deadline
Submit articles and pictures to the PA FBLA State Reporter using this online form:
Penn Pal Article Submission Form Link
OCC Reference Item #018
September 15 — National FBLA — National Officer Councils Application Deadline
See main page of PA FBLA website for application and approval details Application due no later than 11:59 pm.
OCC Reference Item #051
September 15 — National FBLA — Summer Starter Ends
September 16 — National FBLA — Shaping Success Begins
Shaping Success—Focuses on member recruitment and retention.
All members of successful chapters who attend the 2022 National Leadership Conference will receive ribbons.
Dates: September 16–October 31
Preview the Shaping Success activities
OCC Reference Item #033.2
September 30 — National FBLA — Tomorrow’s Business Leader — Fall Article Deadline
Use this link to submit articles/pictures to the national office.
OCC Reference Item #019, OCC Reference Item #021
September 30 — FBLA PA — Directory Confirmation Deadline to Executive Director
Watch for a personalized email for each chapter adviser. Use this form to update contact information for returning advisers.
October 2021
October 10 — FBLA PA — Big 33 Submission Deadline for September 2021
Big 33 Monthly Reporting Form Link
1. Big 33 Overview Document Link
2. Big 33 Examples Document Link
Due to COVID-19 school closures, members may submit hours earned for the period March 2021-December 2021 by January 10, 2022 (or as possible by FBLA members). Other accommodations may also be made based on conditions.
OCC Reference Item #048.0
October 11 — National FBLA — Stock Market Game Begins
Registration Deadline: October 29, 2021
October 11 – December 17, 2021
OCC Reference Item #058
October 18 — National FBLA — Fall LifeSmarts Challenge Begins
FBLA LifeSmarts Registration Website Link
National LifeSmarts Flyer
Fall Competition: October 20 – November 13, 2020
OCC Reference Item #066
October 20 — FBLA PA — Initial Dues Deadline for National Publications and Outstanding Chapter Criteria
Dues must be postmarked by this date for OCC. Dues must be received by this date for national publications.
OCC Reference Item #001
October 19 — National FBLA — Fall Virtual Business Finance Challenge Begins
October 19 — National FBLA — Fall Virtual Business Management Challenge Begins
Registration Opens: October 5
Competition period: October 19 – November 12, 2021
Virtual Business Challenge Registration Web Site Link
OCC Reference Item #066
October 31 — National FBLA — Shaping Success Ends
October 31 — FBLA PA — Officer Team OCC Document Deadline
OCC Online Form to Report Local Chapter Officers
OCC Reference Item #024.1
October 31 — FBLA PA — Chapter Plan of Work OCC Document Deadline
OCC Online Form to Report Your Chapter’s Plan of Work
Supporting Documents:
Click here for a sample chapter plan of work
Click here for a sample Nebraska local chapter plan of work
OCC Reference Item #024.2
October 31 — FBLA PA — Chapter Budget OCC Document Deadline
OCC Online Form to Report Your Chapter’s Budget
Supporting Document:
Click here for a sample chapter budget.
OCC Reference Item #024.3
October 31 — FBLA PA — Chapter Public Relations Plan OCC Document Deadline
OCC Online Form to Report Your Chapter’s Public Relations Plan
Supporting Document:
Click here for a sample public relation plan.
OCC Reference Item #024.4
October 31 — FBLA PA — Chapter Committees OCC Document Deadline
OCC Online Form to Report Your Chapter Committees
Supporting Document:
Click here for recommended chapter committees.
OCC Reference Item #024.5
October 31 — FBLA PA — Chapter Bylaws OCC Document Deadline
OCC Online Form to Report Your Chapter’s Bylaws
Supporting Document:
Click here for sample chapter bylaws (Word file).
OCC Reference Item #024.6
November 2021
November 01 — National FBLA — Service Season Begins
Service Season: Focuses on community service and engagement.
Dates: November 1 – December 15
Preview the Service Season activities
OCC Reference Item #033.3
November 08 — FBLA PA — Region Conference Registration Opens (all regions) via Blue Panda
November 10 — FBLA PA — Big 33 Submission Deadline for October 2021
Big 33 Monthly Reporting Form Link
1. Big 33 Overview Document Link
2. Big 33 Examples Document Link
Due to COVID-19 school closures, members may submit hours earned for the period March 2021-December 2021 by January 10, 2022 (or as possible by FBLA members). Other accommodations may also be made based on conditions.
OCC Reference Item #048.0
November 12 — National FBLA — Fall LifeSmarts Challenge Ends
November 12 — National FBLA — Fall Virtual Business Finance Challenge Ends
November 12 — National FBLA — Fall Virtual Business Management Challenge Ends
November 17 — FBLA PA — RLC School-site Testing Begins
School-site tests will be distributed to local chapter advisers 1-2 days before the region’s published school-site testing opens.
November 17 — FBLA PA — RLC Online Testing Begins
Online testing passcodes will be distributed to chapter advisers and/or region advisers 1-2 days before the region’s published online testing window opens.
November 15 — National FBLA — American Enterprise Day Celebration
American Enterprise Day Activities Web Site Link
OCC Reference Item #057
November 15 — FBLA PA — Penn Pal Issue 2 Article Deadline
Submit articles and pictures to the PA FBLA State Reporter using this online form:
Penn Pal Article Submission Form Link
OCC Reference Item #018
November 18 — PBEA Conference — Online
PBEA website: www.pbea.info
November 30 — National FBLA — Tomorrow’s Business Leader — Winter Article Deadline
Use this link to submit articles/pictures to the national office.
OCC Reference Item #019, OCC Reference Item #021
December 2021
December 06 — FBLA PA — Region Conferences May Begin
OCC Reference Item #079
December 13 — FBLA PA — SLC Registration Opens via Blue Panda
SLC registration/lodging will open at 5:00 pm.
SLC registration fee: $85 per person
Step-by-step instructions will be posted at www.pafbla.org – main page.
OCC Reference Item #074
December 15 — FBLA PA — State-only Events Submission Deadline via Blue Panda
(1) 3D Animation, (2) Business Financial Plan, (3) Business Plan, (4) Coding & Programming, (5) Computer Game & Simulation Programming, (6) Data Analysis, (7) Digital Video Production, (8) E-business, (9) Electronic Career Portfolio, (10) Mobile Application Development, (11) Public Service Announcement, (12) Website Design
December 10 — FBLA PA — Big 33 Submission Deadline for November 2020
Big 33 Monthly Reporting Form Link
1. Big 33 Overview Document Link
2. Big 33 Examples Document Link
Due to COVID-19 school closures, members may submit hours earned for the period March 2021-December 2021 by January 10, 2022 (or as possible by FBLA members). Other accommodations may also be made based on conditions.
OCC Reference Item #048.0
December 15 — FBLA PA — State Officer Candidate Application Submission Deadline
Part 1: Student Portion, State Officer Application
Part 2: Adviser Portion, State Officer Application
Part 3: Signature/Approvals Page
OCC Reference Item #041.0, OCC Reference Item #044.0
December 15 — FBLA PA — National Officer Candidate Application Submission Deadline
Part 1: Student Portion, National Officer Application
Part 2: Adviser Portion, National Officer Application
Part 3: Signature/Approvals Page
OCC Reference Item #040.0, OCC Reference Item #043.0
December 15 — National FBLA — Service Season Ends
December 17 — National FBLA — Fall Stock Market Game Ends
December 31 — FBLA PA — Region Membership Incentives Dues “Received By” Deadline
Paid membership on this date will determine a chapter’s Plan A, B, C, or D at the number of competitors that may attend the SLC.
January 2022
January 01 — National FBLA — CTE Celebration Begins
CTE Celebration: Focuses on chapter excellence and CTE awareness.
Dates: January 1 – March 15
Preview the CTE Celebration activities
OCC Reference Item #033.3
January 10 — FBLA PA — Big 33 Submission Deadline for December 2021
Big 33 Monthly Reporting Form Link
1. Big 33 Overview Document Link
2. Big 33 Examples Document Link
Due to COVID-19 school closures, members may submit hours earned for the period March 2021-December 2021 by January 10, 2022 (or as possible by FBLA members). Other accommodations may also be made based on conditions.
OCC Reference Item #048.0
January 15 — FBLA PA — Penn Pal Article 3 Submission Deadline
Submit articles and pictures to the PA FBLA State Reporter using this online form:
Penn Pal Article Submission Form Link
OCC Reference Item #018
January 17 — FBLA PA — Chapter “Member at Large” Application Submission Deadline
Chapter “Member at Large” Application Submission Form Link
January 22 — FBLA PA — State-only Events Finalists — Final Notification Deadline
January 22 — FBLA PA — Final Date for RLCs to Be Held
January 22 — FBLA PA — Reporting 2022-23 Region Officers and Advisers
Region Adviser Reporting Form for Identifying 2022-23 Region Officers/Advisers
January 25 — FBLA PA — Region Advisers — Final Date to Submit Region Winners List
A spreadsheet of region competitors will be provided to region adviser to identify winners.
January 22-23 — FBLA PA — Board of Directors Meeting, Hershey
January 22-25 — FBLA PA — Executive Committee Meeting, Hershey
January 24 — FBLA PA ML — Middle-level Event Registration Deadline via Blue Panda
Online registration instructions will be posted.
Middle-level Competitive Events Registration Link
January 25 — FBLA PA — Last Day for Competitive Events Changes
Advisers may make additions/drops in competitive events through their region adviser.
Only drops will be accepted starting January 26.
January 31 — FBLA PA — Chapter Payment Plan Form Deadline
FBLA SLC “Chapter Payment Plan” Submission Form Link
January 31 — FBLA PA — Last Day for a Full SLC Registration Refund
FBLA SLC Registration Refund Form Link
January 31 — FBLA PA — SLC Lodging Forms Submissions Deadline
January 31 — National FBLA — Spring LifeSmarts Challenge Begins
FBLA LifeSmarts Registration Website Link
National LifeSmarts Flyer
Spring Competition: January 31 – February 25, 2022
OCC Reference Item #066
January 31 — FBLA PA — Board of Directors Application Deadline
Board of Directors Application Form Link
Positions to be appointed/elected: FBLA Alumnus, Adviser at Large #1, Adviser at Large #2, Person at Large#2
OCC Reference Item #050
February 2022
February 01-28 — National FBLA — National Career and Technical Education Month
February 01 — FBLA PA — SLC School-site Testing Window Begins
February 01 — FBLA PA — Business Partnership of the Year Application Submission Deadline
Business Partnership of the Year Application Submission Form Link
OCC Reference Item #069
February 01 — FBLA PA — Businessperson of the Year Application Submission Deadline
Businessperson of the Year Application Submission Form Link
OCC Reference Item #069
February 01 — FBLA PA — SLC Adviser Miscellaneous Duty Submission
Adviser/Guest/Chaperone SLC Miscellaneous Duty Selection Form Link
February 01 — FBLA PA — SLC Adviser/Guest/Chaperone Competitive Events Duties Submission Deadline
Adviser/Guest/Chaperone SLC Competitive Events Duties Selection Form Link
February 01 — National FBLA — Spring Virtual Business Finance Challenge Begins
February 01 — National FBLA — Virtual Business Management Challenge Begins
Registration Opens: TBD
Competition period: February 01 – February 25, 2022
Virtual Business Challenge Registration Web Site Link
OCC Reference Item #066
February 06 — FBLA PA — State Officer Candidate Interviews, Group 1, Hershey
February 06 — FBLA PA — Future Business Leader/Job Interview Materials Submission Deadlines
Future Business Leader Materials Submission Form Link
Job Interview Materials Submission Form Link
February 06 — FBLA PA — State & National Market Share Award Submission Deadline
PA FBLA Local Market Share Entry Form Link
National FBLA Local Market Share Entry Form Link
OCC Reference Item #009
February 07 — FBLA PA — SLC Lodging Payment Postmark Deadline
February 10 — FBLA PA — SLC Hospitality Intern Submission Deadline
FBLA SLC Hospitality Intern Submission Form Link
Application Procedures Document Link to be posted
February 10 — FBLA PA — SLC Multimedia Intern Submission Deadline
SLC Multimedia Intern Application/Submission Form Link
Application Procedures Document to be posted
February 10 — FBLA PA — SLC National Anthem Singer Submission Deadline
SLC National Anthem Singer Application/Submission Form Link
Application Procedures Document to be posted
February 10 — FBLA PA — SLC Grade 11 Conference Management Job Shadowing/Intern Opportunity
SLC Grade 11 Conference Management Job Shadowing/Intern Application/Submission Form Link
Application Procedures Document to be posted
February 10 — FBLA PA — Big 33 Submission Deadline for January 2022
Big 33 Monthly Reporting Form Link
1. Big 33 Overview Document Link
2. Big 33 Examples Document Link
OCC Reference Item #048
February 13 — FBLA PA — State-only Events Submission Deadline via Blue Panda
(1) American Enterprise Project, (2) Community Service Project, (3) Local Chapter Annual Business Report, (4) Partnership with Business Project
—American Enterprise Project — OCC Reference Item #085
—Community Service Project — OCC Reference Item #087
—Local Chapter Annual Business Report — OCC Reference Item #086
—Partnership with Business Project — OCC Reference Item #088
February 13-19 — National FBLA Week (all FBLA week activities identified in red)
FBLA Week Resource Site
OCC Reference Item #060, OCC Reference Item #060.3
February 13 — National FBLA — Share Your Story Day
Share your FBLA-PBL story on social media. Tell why you joined, your favorite FBLA-PBL memory, or what FBLA-PBL has done for you. Tag your story on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram with #FBLAPBLWeek.
OCC Reference Item #060.1
February 14 — National FBLA — President’s Forum Webinar
Connection details will be distributed via an Adviser Blast.
OCC Reference Item #060.2
February 15 — FBLA PA — State Project Check Submission Deadline (for OCC credit)
OCC Reference Item #054
February 15 — FBLA PA — William Selden Scholarship Check Submission Deadline (for OCC credit)
OCC Reference Item #072
February 15 — National FBLA — Each One Reach One Day
Talk to peers and community members about your FBLA-PBL experiences. And, of course, ask them to join!
OCC Reference Item #064
February 16 — FBLA PA — SLC School-site Testing Window Ends
February 16 — National FBLA — Adviser Appreciation Day
Share your appreciation for those that teach, lead, and mentor your FBLA chapter.
OCC Reference Item #063
February 16 — National FBLA — Professional Attire Day
Dress for Success today at school.
OCC Reference Item #061
February 17 — National FBLA — Career Awareness Day
Get involved with your Professional Division and connect with community leaders.
OCC Reference Item #062
February 18 — National FBLA — Spirit Day
Show your FBLA-PBL pride by posting a group photo to the FBLA-PBL Facebook page and using the hashtag #FBLAPBLWeek on Twitter and Instagram.
OCC Reference Item #065
February 19 — FBLA PA — SLC School-site Files Online Submission Deadline
FBLA SLC “Computer Applications” Files Online Submission Form Link
FBLA SLC “Database Applications” Files Online Submission Form Link
FBLA SLC “Spreadsheet Applications” Files Online Submission Form Link
FBLA SLC “Word Processing” Files Online Submission Form Link
February 19 — National FBLA — Community Service Day
Choose a community service project to support. Suggested activities include working with the PA FBLA State Project (The American Heart Association), March of Dimes, volunteering at a homeless shelter, or conducting a blood drive.
OCC Reference Item #059
February 20 — FBLA PA — State Officer Candidates Group 1 Action Plans Deadline
February 20 — FBLA PA — State Officer Candidate Interviews, Group 2, Hershey
February 20 — FBLA PA — Final Payment Date for State-only Competitors
February 20 — FBLA PA — SLC Plaques Sponsorship Deadline (for OCC credit)
OCC Reference Item #071
February 21 — FBLA PA ML — Middle-level Outstanding Adviser Submission Deadline
February 21 — FBLA PA ML — Middle-level Outstanding Member Submission Deadline
February 21 — FBLA PA ML — Middle-level Outstanding Supporter Submission Deadline
February 21 — FBLA PA ML — Middle-level Outstanding Chapter Submission Deadline
Middle-level Outstanding Chapter Criteria Items
February 21 — FBLA PA ML — Middle-level School-site Test Request Form Deadline
February 21 — FBLA PA — Outstanding Chapter Criteria Final Submission Deadline
Outstanding Chapter Criteria Items to be posted
OCC Reference Item #092
February 21 — FBLA PA — Who’s Who Final Submission Deadline
Who’s Who Criteria Items to be posted
Applicants must be seniors and must have completed the BAA—Future level award.
OCC Reference Item #090
February 22 — FBLA PA — Last Day for a Full SLC Lodging Refund
FBLA SLC Lodging Refund Form Link
February 22 — National FBLA — Tomorrow’s Business Leader — Spring Article Deadline
Use this link to submit articles/pictures to the national office.
OCC Reference Item #019, OCC Reference Item #021
February 25 — National FBLA — Spring LifeSmarts Challenge Ends
February 25 — National FBLA — Virtual Business Finance Challenge Ends
February 25 — National FBLA — Virtual Business Management Challenge Ends
February 28 — FBLA PA ML — Middle-level Presentation Videos Reports Deadline
February 28 — FBLA PA ML — Middle-level Chapter Reports Deadline
February 28 — FBLA PA ML — Middle-level Recognition Events Submission Deadline
February 28 — FBLA PA ML — Middle-level State-only Events Submission Deadline
February 28 — FBLA PA ML — Middle-level Market Share Submission Deadline
FBLA Middle-level Market Share Application/Submission Form Link
March 2022
March 01 — FBLA PA — State-only Chapter Events Finalists — Final Notification Deadline
March 01 — FBLA PA — SLC Special Needs/Dietary Needs Form Deadline
SLC Special Needs/Dietary Needs Form Link
March 01 — National FBLA — Action Awareness Ends
March 01 — National FBLA — BAA Awards: “Future” Submission Deadline
BAA General Information Website
Preview “Future” Activities
OCC Reference Item #035
March 01 — National FBLA — BAA Awards: “Business” Submission Deadline
BAA General Information Website
Preview “Business” Activities
OCC Reference Item #036
March 01 — National FBLA — BAA Awards: “Leader” Submission Deadline
BAA General Information Website
Preview “Leader” Activities
OCC Reference Item #037
March 01 — FBLA PA ML — Middle-level Testing Window Opens
March 01 — National FBLA ML — Middle-level LEAD Award Submission Deadline
Preview LEAD Gold Level Activities: https://www.fbla-pbl.org/middle-level/recognition-awards/lead/gold/
LEAD Information: https://www.fbla-pbl.org/middle-level/recognition-awards/lead/
March 01 — National FBLA ML — Middle-level LEAD Bronze Level Submission Deadline
Preview LEAD Bronze Level Activities: https://www.fbla-pbl.org/middle-level/recognition-awards/lead/bronze/
LEAD Information: https://www.fbla-pbl.org/middle-level/recognition-awards/lead/
March 01 — National FBLA ML — Middle-level LEAD Silver Level Submission Deadline
Preview LEAD Silver Level Activities: https://www.fbla-pbl.org/middle-level/recognition-awards/lead/silver/
LEAD Information: https://www.fbla-pbl.org/middle-level/recognition-awards/lead/
March 02 — FBLA PA — National Business Honor Society Submission Deadline
National Business Honor Society Application/Submission Form Link
OCC Reference Item #049
March 02 — FBLA PA — Outstanding Adviser Submission Deadline
Outstanding Adviser Criteria Submission Link to be posted
OCC Reference Item #089
March 02 — FBLA PA — State Project Proposal Submission Deadline for 2022-2023
State Project Proposal Submission Form Link
Applicants must review the following Better Business Bureau www.give.org information for the nominated charity:
https://give.org/charity-reviews/national/
Better Business Bureau Standards of Accountability Snapshot (must be uploaded as part of the application)
OCC Reference Item #056
March 06 — FBLA PA — Keystone Leadership Award Submission Deadline
Keystone Leadership Award Submission Form Link
Keystone Leadership Award Requirements Document to be posted
OCC Reference Item #050
March 10 — FBLA PA — Big 33 Submission Deadline for February 2021
Big 33 Monthly Reporting Form Link
1. Big 33 Overview Document Link
2. Big 33 Examples Document Link
OCC Reference Item #048.0
March 13 — FBLA PA — State Officer Candidates Campaign Material Submission Deadline
March 15 — FBLA PA — Penn Pal Issue 4 Article Deadline
Submit articles and pictures to the PA FBLA State Reporter using this online form:
Penn Pal Article Submission Form Link
OCC Reference Item #018
March 16 — FBLA PA — SLC Emergency Forms Deadline
Student Emergency Form (1 per student) to be posted
Adviser/Guest/Chaperone Emergency Form (1 per adviser/guest/chaperone) to be posted
Accompanying Form with Contact Information (1 per chapter) to be posted
Hotel/Safety Guidelines (1 per adviser/guest/chaperone) to be posted
Delegate Code of Conduct (1 per student) to be posted
March 19 — FBLA PA — SLC Hersheypark Ticket Order Deadline
March 19 — FBLA PA — SLC Disney on Ice Ticket Order Deadline
March 19 — FBLA PA — SLC Shirt Order Deadline
March 19 — FBLA PA — State Membership Madness/Mania Submission Deadline
Membership Madness Submission Form
Membership Mania Submission Form
March 19 — FBLA PA — Retirees Notification Deadline for Recognition at the SLC
SLC Retirees Notification Submission Form Link
March 20 — FBLA PA — SLC Regular Registration Deadline Ends — $110 Per Conference Attendee
March 21 — FBLA PA — SLC Tier 3 Registration Deadline — $135 Per Conference Attendee Begins
March 24 — FBLA PA — SLC “Breakfast to Go” Order Deadline
March 26 — FBLA PA — Last Day for SLC 50% Registration/Lodging/Commuter Fee Refunds
SLC 50% Refund Request Form
March 31 — FBLA PA — SLC “Hersheypark” Payment Postmark Deadline
March 31 — FBLA PA — SLC “Breakfast to Go” Payment Postmark Deadline
March 31 — FBLA PA ML — Middle-level Testing Window Closes
April 2022
April 01 — National FBLA — Membership Mania– Submission Deadline
National FBLA Membership Mania Submission Form Link
OCC Reference Item #007
April 01 — National FBLA — 100 Percent Class Participation Award — Submission Deadline
National FBLA 100% Percent Class Participation Award Submission Form Link
OCC Reference Item #005
April 01 — National FBLA — Distinguished Business Leader Scholarship — Submission Deadline
FBLA Distinguished Business Leader Scholarship Application Link
FBLA DBL Scholarship Information
OCC Reference Item #039
April 01 — National FBLA — Membership Achievement Award — Submission Deadline
National FBLA Membership Achievement Award Submission Form Link
OCC Reference Item #008
April 01 — National FBLA — Membership Madness — Submission Deadline
National FBLA Membership Madness Submission Form Link
OCC Reference Item #006
April 01 — National FBLA — Outstanding Chapter Award — Submission Deadline
National FBLA Outstanding Chapter Registration Form
Preview National Outstanding Chapter Activities.
OCC Reference Item #034
April 01 — National ML FBLA — Middle-level Champion Chapter Submission Deadline
National FBLA Middle-level FBLA Champion Chapter Information
National FBLA Middle-level Champion Chapter Submission Form Link
Includes list of activities to qualify as a Champion Chapter.
April 02 — FBLA PA — SLC App Available for Download
Details will be posted on the PA FBLA website, by direct email, and by social media regarding download procedures.
April 03 — FBLA PA — Day 1 State Leadership Conference Monday Performance Schedules Posted
April 10 — FBLA PA — Big 33 Submission Deadline for March 2022
Big 33 Monthly Reporting Form Link
1. Big 33 Overview Document Link
2. Big 33 Examples Document Link
OCC Reference Item #048.0
April 09-10 — FBLA PA — Executive Committee Meeting, Hershey
April 10 — FBLA PA — SLC Registration Desk Open 7:00-9:00 pm
April 10 — FBLA PA — State/National Officer Candidate Briefing, Hershey
April 11-13 — FBLA PA — State Leadership Conference
OCC Reference Item #074
April 11 — FBLA PA — State Project Contributions Final Deadline for SLC Awards
Money may be turned in at the state office.
Deadline: 12:00 noon for consideration for awards at Opening General Session.
April 11 — FBLA PA — SLC Campaign Rally Broadcast Live
Link to Broadcast: www.thinkcybis.com/pafbla-live
6:30 pm to 7:45 pm (tentative)
April 11 — FBLA PA — Opening General Session Broadcast Live
Link to Broadcast: www.thinkcybis.com/pafbla-live
8:30 pm – 10:15 pm (tentative)
April 12 — FBLA PA — Awards Program Broadcast Live
Link to Broadcast: www.thinkcybis.com/pafbla-live
7:00 pm – 10:30 pm (tentative)
April 15 — National FBLA — NLC Registration Opens
April 25 — National FBLA — BAA Awards: “Capstone” Submission Deadline
OCC Reference Item #038
April 30 — FBLA PA — Deadline for $400 Non-refundable Per Person NLC Travel Deposit (Chicago) (received by date)
FBLA NLC Travel Deposit Form Link
OCC Reference Item #075
April 30 — FBLA PA — Deadline for NLC Event Entry Forms
FBLA NLC Event Entry Form Link
April 30 — FBLA PA — Deadline for NLC Travel Forms
Form A. NLC Travel Deposit Form Link
—–Form A: Instructions Document
Form B. NLC Travel Package Selection Link
—–Form B: Instructions Document
Form C. NLC Airline Passenger Form Link
—–Form C: Instructions Document
Form D. NLC Hotel Rooming List Link
—–Form D: Instructions Document
Form E. NLC Shirt Order Form Link
—–Form E: Instructions Document
Form F. NLC Blue Package Add-ons Form Link
—–Form F: Instructions Document
Form H. NLC Participants with Special Dietary Needs Form Link
—–Form H: Instructions Document
April 30 — FBLA PA — NLC Event Administrator Duty Selection Online Form
NLC Event Duty Online Selection Form
May 2022
May 01 — National FBLA — Adviser Wall of Fame: Postmark Deadline
National FBLA Adviser Wall of Fame Nomination Form Link
OCC Reference Item #023
May 05 — FBLA PA — Business Honor Society Honor Cord Order Deadline for Eligible Seniors
Business Honor Society Honor Cord Request Form Link
May 10 — National FBLA ML — Middle-level Multimedia & Website Development/Community Service Project Upload Deadline
For potential national ML competitors.
May 10 — National FBLA ML — Middle-level Young Leader Award Submission Deadline
May 10 — FBLA PA — Big 33 Submission Deadline for April 2022
Big 33 Monthly Reporting Form Link
1. Big 33 Overview Document Link
2. Big 33 Examples Document Link
OCC Reference Item #048.0
May 10– National FBLA — NLC Competitor Registration Deadline Submission Deadline by Executive Director
All NLC competitors must be submitted to the national office no later than 11:59 pm.
May 10– National FBLA — NLC Pre-judged Materials Submission Deadline by Executive Director
NLC competitors who must submit items for pre-judging must have their projects uploaded by the PA FBLA Executive Director to the national office no later than 11:59 pm.
May 10 — National FBLA — NLC Intern Application Submission Deadline
May 10 — National FBLA: NLC Registration Early-bird Deadline
May 13 — FBLA PA — Deadline for NLC Final Payments
May 15 — National FBLA — National Officer Candidate Application Deadline
OCC Reference Item #040
May 17 — National FBLA: School-site Test Competitors Upload Deadline
NLC competitors in Computer Applications, Database Applications, Spreadsheet Applications, and Word Processing must upload tests for judging to the national office no later than 11:59 pm.
May 21 — FBLA PA — NLC Emergency Forms Deadline
Student Emergency Form (1 per student) to be posted
Adviser/Guest/Chaperone Emergency Form (1 per adviser/guest/chaperone) to be posted
Accompanying Form with Contact Information (1 per chapter) to be posted
Hotel/Safety Guidelines (1 per adviser/guest/chaperone) to be posted
June 2022
June 10 — FBLA PA — Big 33 Submission Deadline for May 2022
Big 33 Monthly Reporting Form Link
1. Big 33 Overview Document Link
2. Big 33 Examples Document Link
OCC Reference Item #048.0
June 27 — FBLA PA — Travel Day to Chicago, Illinois, NLC
OCC Reference Item #077
June 29-30 — FBLA PA — National FBLA NLC
July 2022
July 01-02 — FBLA PA — National FBLA NLC
July 02 — National FBLA — Awards Program Broadcast Live
Broadcast details will be published.
July 03 — FBLA PA — Travel Day from Chicago, Illinois, NLC
July 10 — FBLA PA — Big 33 Submission Deadline for June 2022
Big 33 Monthly Reporting Form Link
1. Big 33 Overview Document Link
2. Big 33 Examples Document Link
OCC Reference Item #048.0
July 22-23 — FBLA PA — Board of Directors Meeting, Kalahari Resort
July 22-24 — FBLA PA — Executive Committee Meeting, Kalahari Resort
August 2022
August 01 — FBLA PA — Membership Processing Begins
All state and national dues are paid to National FBLA and processed through the National FBLA membership system.
Membership is unified; a member must be a member at both the state and national levels.
August 01 — FBLA PA — State Leadership Workshop Registration and Lodging Opens via Blue Panda
Additional instructions will be provided.
August 01 — FBLA PA — Deadline for NLC Competitor Reimbursement Check Requests/Test Evaluations
August 10 — FBLA PA — Big 33 Submission Deadline for July 2022
Big 33 Monthly Reporting Form Link
1. Big 33 Overview Document Link
2. Big 33 Examples Document Link
OCC Reference Item #048.0