National FBLA Chapter Challenge
Open to all chapters, this recognition program encourages recruitment, retention, and member involvement. The FBLA Chapter Challenge consists of 3 parts listed below.
1. Super Sweeps, August 1 through October 20 (preview Super Sweeps activities)
2. Non-stop November, November 1 through December 10 (preview Non-Stop November activities)
3. Action Awareness, January 1 through March 1 (preview Action Awareness activities)
————————->Chapter Challenge Dashboard
————————->Chapter Challenge User Guide
National Community Service Program
Chapters who have members participating in Pennsylvania’s Big 33 program should be encouraged to participate in the national Community Service Awards program.
1. Community Service Awards Guidelines
National Business Achievement Awards Program
The BAA program has at its heart the core ideals of FBLA: service, education, and progress. Students enhance leadership skills, expand their business knowledge, and contribute to their local communities by immersing themselves in school, community, and FBLA programs.
1. Business Achievement Awards Guidelines
August 2019
August 01 — FBLA PA — Membership Processing Begins
All state and national dues are paid to PA 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 — 2019-20 Event Topics Available
2019-20 Event Topics Available for Competitors
Information for the following evenets: (1) 3D Animation, (2) Broadcast Journalism, (3) Business Ethics, (4) Business Financial Plan, (5) Coding & Programming, (6) Computer Game & Simulation Programming, (7) Digital Video Production, (8) E-business, (9) Emerging Business Issues, (10) Graphic Design, (11) Introduction to Business Presentation, (12) Mobile Application Development, (13) Public Service Announcement, (14) Publication Design, (15) Social Media Campaign, (16) 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 — FBLA PA — SLW Registration/Lodging Opens
SLW Registration and Lodging Instructions Document
Registration/lodging deadline: October 1, 2019
Final “received by” payment deadline: October 18, 2019
OCC Reference Item #046, OCC Reference Item #076
August 01 — National FBLA — Super Sweeps Begins
Super Sweeps—Complete ten tasks focused on recruitment and retention.
All members of successful chapters who attend the 2020 National Leadership Conference will receive ribbons.
Dates: August 1–October 20.
Preview the Super Sweeps activities.
OCC Reference Item #033.2
August 10 — FBLA PA — Big 33 Submission Deadline for July 2019
Big 33 Monthly Reporting Form Link
1. Big 33 Overview Document Link
2. Big 33 Examples Document Link
OCC Reference Item #048.0
August 22 — FBLA PA — Adviser Webinar — New FBLA Adviser/Co-Advisers — 4:00 pm
New FBLA Adviser/Co-Adviser Webinar Registration Form Link
OCC Reference Item #017.1
August 27 — FBLA PA — Special Video Projects Guidelines Available
FBLA State Project Promotion Guidelines Document Link
FBLA Dress Code Promotion Guidelines Document Link
Special Video Project Event Entry Form Link
OCC Reference Item #097
August 27 — FBLA PA — New FBLA Adviser Registration Form Available
New Chapter Adviser Registration Form Link
OCC Reference Item #017.1
August 27 — FBLA PA — Adviser Webinar — New FBLA Adviser/Co-Advisers — 8:00 pm
New FBLA Adviser/Co-Adviser Webinar Registration Form Link
OCC Reference Item #017.1
August 28 — FBLA PA — Student Webinar — Chapter Officers: Effectively Running a Meeting — 8:00 pm
Chapter Officers — How to Effectively Run a Chapter Meeting Webinar Registration Form Link
OCC Reference Item #017.1
August 29 — FBLA PA — Adviser Webinar — Leading Your Chapter to Gold (Seal): Using the PA FBLA Outstanding Chapter Criteria — 4:00 pm
Leading Your Chapter to Gold Registration Form Link
OCC Reference Item #017.1
September 2019
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 — 2019-20 Event Topics Available
2019-20 Event Topics Available for Competitors
Information for the following evenets: (1) 3D Animation, (2) Broadcast Journalism, (3) Business Ethics, (4) Business Financial Plan, (5) Coding & Programming, (6) Computer Game & Simulation Programming, (7) Digital Video Production, (8) E-business, (9) Emerging Business Issues, (10) Graphic Design, (11) Introduction to Business Presentation, (12) Mobile Application Development, (13) Public Service Announcement, (14) Publication Design, (15) Social Media Campaign, (16) Website Design
September 04 — National FBLA — Webinar — Welcome Back
Information will be posted once details are announced by the national office.
September 04 — FBLA PA — Student Webinar — Leading Your Chapter to Gold (Seal): Using the PA FBLA Outstanding Chapter Criteria — 8:00 pm
Leading Your Chapter to Gold Registration Form Link
OCC Reference Item #017.1
September 05 — FBLA PA — Adviser Webinar — New FBLA Adviser/Co-Advisers — 4:00 pm
New FBLA Adviser/Co-Adviser Webinar Registration Form Link
OCC Reference Item #017.1
September 10 — FBLA PA — Adviser Webinar — Super Sweeps: What Is It, and How Does My Chapter Get Involved? — 4:00 pm
Super Sweeps: What Is It, and How Does My Chapter Get Involved? Registration Form Link
OCC Reference Item #017.1
September 10 — FBLA PA — Student Webinar — Super Sweeps: What Is It, and How Does My Chapter Get Involved? — 8:00 pm
Super Sweeps: What Is It, and How Does My Chapter Get Involved? Registration Form Link
OCC Reference Item #017.1
September 10 — FBLA PA — Big 33 Submission Deadline for August 2019
Big 33 Monthly Reporting Form Link
1. Big 33 Overview Document Link
2. Big 33 Examples Document Link
OCC Reference Item #048.0
September 11 — FBLA PA — Adviser Webinar — New FBLA Adviser/Co-Advisers — 4:00 pm
New FBLA Adviser/Co-Adviser Webinar Registration Form Link
OCC Reference Item #017.1
September 11 — FBLA PA — Adviser Webinar — New FBLA Adviser/Co-Advisers — 8:00 pm
New FBLA Adviser/Co-Adviser Webinar Registration Form Link
OCC Reference Item #017.1
September 12 — FBLA PA — Student Webinar — Chapter Officers: Effectively Running a Meeting — 8:00 pm
Chapter Officers — How to Effectively Run a Chapter Meeting Webinar Registration Form Link
OCC Reference Item #017.1
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 16 — FBLA PA — Adviser Webinar — Creating a Chapter Plan of Work — 4:00 pm
Creating a Chapter Plan of Work Webinar Registration Form Link
OCC Reference Item #017.1
September 16 — FBLA PA — Student Webinar — Leading Your Chapter to Gold (Seal): Using the PA FBLA Outstanding Chapter Criteria — 8:00 pm
Leading Your Chapter to Gold Registration Form Link
OCC Reference Item #017.1
September 16 — National FBLA — Stock Market Game Begins
Registration Deadline: October 16, 2019
September 16 – December 6, 2019
For details on the FBLA SMG program, login to the National FBLA Advisers Area and click “Stock Market Game”.
OCC Reference Item #058
September 17 — FBLA PA — Adviser Webinar — New FBLA Adviser/Co-Advisers — 4:00 pm
New FBLA Adviser/Co-Adviser Webinar Registration Form Link
OCC Reference Item #017.1
September 20 — 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 23 — FBLA PA — Adviser Webinar — New FBLA Adviser/Co-Advisers — 4:00 pm
New FBLA Adviser/Co-Adviser Webinar Registration Form Link
OCC Reference Item #017.1
September 23 — FBLA PA — Student Webinar — Creating a Chapter Plan of Work — 8:00 pm
Creating a Chapter Plan of Work Webinar Registration Form Link
OCC Reference Item #017.1
September 24 — FBLA PA — Adviser Webinar — Getting Involved with the Business Achievement Awards (BAAs) — 4:00 pm
Getting Involved with the Business Achievement Awards (BAAs)
OCC Reference Item #017.1
September 24 — FBLA PA — Student Webinar — Getting Involved with the Business Achievement Awards (BAAs) — 8:00 pm
Getting Involved with the Business Achievement Awards (BAAs)
OCC Reference Item #017.1
September 25 — FBLA PA — Student Webinar — Big 33 Community Service/National Community Service Award — 8:00 pm
Big 33 and National Community Service Webinar Registration Form
OCC Reference Item #017.1
September 26 — FBLA PA — Student Webinar — Who’s Who Criteria/Selden Scholarships — 8:00 pm
Who’s Who/Selden Scholarships Webinar Registration Form Link
OCC Reference Item #017.1
September 30 — FBLA PA — Last Day for SLW Refund Requests
SLW Registration/Lodging Refund Requests Link
September 30 — FBLA PA — Directory Confirmation Deadline to Executive Director
Watch for a personalized email for each chapter adviser.
October 2019
October 01 — FBLA PA — SLW Registration/Lodging Closes
OCC Reference Item #046.0
October 02 — FBLA PA — Adviser Webinar — Leading Your Chapter to Gold (Seal): Using the PA FBLA Outstanding Chapter Criteria — 4:00 pm
Leading Your Chapter to Gold Registration Form Link
OCC Reference Item #017.1
October 03 — FBLA PA — Student Webinar — Leading Your Chapter to Gold (Seal): Using the PA FBLA Outstanding Chapter Criteria — 8:00 pm
Leading Your Chapter to Gold Registration Form Link
OCC Reference Item #017.1
October 07 — FBLA PA — SLW Shirt Order Deadline
Shirt details and graphic found on the main page of the website.
SLW Shirt Order Form Link
October 07 — FBLA PA — Adviser Webinar — National FBLA Outstanding Chapter AND PA FBLA Outstanding Chapter Criteria (Different, but Similar Two for One) — 4:00 pm
National Outstanding Chapter AND PA FBLA Outstanding Chapter Criteria (Different, but Similar Two for One)
OCC Reference Item #017.1
October 07 — FBLA PA — Student Webinar — Getting Involved with the Business Achievement Awards (BAAs) — 8:00 pm
Getting Involved with the Business Achievement Awards (BAAs)
OCC Reference Item #017.1
October 08 — FBLA PA — Student Webinar — National FBLA Outstanding Chapter AND PA FBLA Outstanding Chapter Criteria (Different, but Similar Two for One) — 8:00 pm
National Outstanding Chapter AND PA FBLA Outstanding Chapter Criteria (Different, but Similar Two for One)
OCC Reference Item #017.1
October 09 — FBLA PA — Student Webinar — Big 33 Community Service/National Community Service Award — 8:00 pm
Big 33 and National Community Service Webinar Registration Form
OCC Reference Item #017.1
October 09 — FBLA PA — Virtual Business Management & Finance Challenge Registration Opens
October 10 — FBLA PA — Big 33 Submission Deadline for September 2019
Big 33 Monthly Reporting Form Link
1. Big 33 Overview Document Link
2. Big 33 Examples Document Link
OCC Reference Item #048.0
October 14 — National FBLA — Fall LifeSmarts Challenge Begins
FBLA LifeSmarts Registration Website Link
National LifeSmarts Flyer
Fall Competition: October 14 – November 8, 2019
OCC Reference Item #066
October 14 — FBLA PA — Student Webinar — Chapter Officers: Effectively Running a Meeting — 8:00 pm
Chapter Officers — How to Effectively Run a Chapter Meeting Webinar Registration Form Link
OCC Reference Item #017.1
October 15 — FBLA PA — Adviser Webinar — Non-Stop November: What Is It, and How Does My Chapter Get Involved? — 4:00 pm
Non-stop November: What Is It, and How Does My Chapter Get Involved? Registration Form Link
OCC Reference Item #017.1
October 15 — FBLA PA — Student Webinar — Non-Stop November: What Is It, and How Does My Chapter Get Involved? — 8:00 pm
Non-stop November: What Is It, and How Does My Chapter Get Involved? Registration Form Link
OCC Reference Item #017.1
October 16 — FBLA PA — Student Webinar — Keystone Leadership Award — 8:00 pm
Striving to Achieve the Keystone Leadership Award Registration Form Link
OCC Reference Item #017.1
October 16 — FBLA PA — SLW Emergency Forms Deadline
Student Emergency Form (1 per student)
Adviser/Guest/Chaperone Emergency Form (1 per adviser/guest/chaperone)
Accompanying Form with Contact Information (1 per chapter)
Hotel/Safety Guidelines (1 per adviser/guest/chaperone)
Delegate Code of Conduct (1 per student)
October 16 — FBLA PA — SLW Special Needs Submission Deadline
SLW Special Needs Form Link
October 17 — FBLA PA — Student Webinar — Non-Stop November: What Is It, and How Does My Chapter Get Involved? — 8:00 pm
Non-stop November: What Is It, and How Does My Chapter Get Involved? Registration Form Link
OCC Reference Item #017.1
October 18 — FBLA PA — Final SLW Registration/Lodging Payment Deadline
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 20 — National FBLA — Super Sweeps Ends
October 21 — FBLA PA — Adviser Webinar — Regional Competitive Events Program — 8:00 pm
Regional Competitive Events Adviser Webinar Registration Form
OCC Reference Item #017.1
October 22 — National FBLA — Fall Virtual Business Finance Challenge Begins
October 22 — National FBLA — Fall Virtual Business Management Challenge Begins
Registration Opens: October 9, 2018
Competition period: October 22 – November 15, 2019
Virtual Business Challenge Registration Web Site Link
OCC Reference Item #066
October 23 — FBLA PA — SLW App Available for Download
Details will be posted on the PA FBLA website and social media regarding download procedures.
October 23 — FBLA PA — Adviser Webinar — Regional Competitive Events Program — 4:00 pm
Regional Competitive Events Adviser Webinar Registration Form
OCC Reference Item #017.1
October 23 — FBLA PA — Student Webinar — Regional Competitive Events Information — 8:00 pm
Regional Competitive Events Student Webinar Registration Form Link
OCC Reference Item #017.1
October 24 — FBLA PA — Student Webinar — Regional Competitive Events Information — 4:00 pm
Regional Competitive Events Student Webinar Registration Form Link
OCC Reference Item #017.1
October 26 — FBLA PA — SLW “Dinner for a Cause” Order Deadline
SLW “Dinner for a Cause” Order Form Link
October 26 — FBLA PA — Kalahari “Behind the Scenes” Tour Registration Deadline (tentative)
SLW “Behind the Scenes” Tour Registration Form Link
October 28 — FBLA PA — Student Webinar — Regional Competitive Events Information — 8:00 pm
Regional Competitive Events Student Webinar Registration Form Link
OCC Reference Item #017.1
October 31 — FBLA PA — SLW “Dinner for a Cause” Payment Deadline
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 Nesbraska 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 2019
November 01 — FBLA PA — RLC School-site Test Request Form Available
Chapter RLC School-site Test Request Form Link
Required to request the following tests: Computer Applications, Database Applications, Spreadsheet Applications, Word Processing
November 01 — National FBLA — Non-stop November Begins
Non-stop November: FBLA chapters must complete a total of 5 tasks focused on recruitment and retention.
Two (2) activities are required and three (3) are chosen from a list of 8 optional activities.
Dates: November 1 – December 10
Preview the Non-stop November activities.
OCC Reference Item #033.3
November 02 – Executive Committee Meeting, Kalahari Resort Poconos
November 03-04 – State Leadership Workshop, Kalahari Resort Poconos
OCC Reference Item #076
Region Adviser Summit, November 03 — OCC Reference Item #080
New Chapter Adviser Summit, November 02 (by invitation only) — OCC Reference Item #081
November 08 — FBLA PA — Deadline for “Regional” School-site Test Registration
Chapter RLC School-site Test Request Form Link
Required to request the following tests: Computer Applications, Database Applications, Spreadsheet Applications, Word Processing
November 08 — FBLA PA — Region Conference Registration Opens (all regions)
November 08 — National FBLA — Fall LifeSmarts Challenge Ends
November 10 — FBLA PA — Big 33 Submission Deadline for October 2019
Big 33 Monthly Reporting Form Link
1. Big 33 Overview Document Link
2. Big 33 Examples Document Link
OCC Reference Item #048.0
November 12 — FBLA PA — RLC School-site Testing Begins
School-site tests will be distributed to identified school-site administrators 1-2 days before the region’s published school-site testing opens.
November 14 — FBLA PA — Adviser Webinar — Topic to Be Announced
Online registration form will be posted.
OCC Reference Item #017.1
November 14 — 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 15 — 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
November 16 — National FBLA — Fall Virtual Business Finance Challenge Ends
November 16 — National FBLA — Fall Virtual Business Management Challenge Ends
November 15 — 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
November 20 — FBLA PA — Special Video Project 1 (State Project) Submission Deadline
FBLA State Project Promotion Guidelines Document Link
Special Video Project Event Entry Form Link
OCC Reference Item #097
November 20 — FBLA PA — Student Webinar — National Business Honor Society
Online registration form will be posted.
OCC Reference Item #017.1
November 21-22 — PBEA Conference — Harrisburg
PBEA website: www.pbea.info
December 2019
December 02 — FBLA PA — Region Conferences May Begin
OCC Reference Item #079
December 03 — FBLA PA — SLC Forms Posted on Website
SLC registration/lodging will open at 5:00 pm.
Step-by-step instructions will be posted at www.pafbla.org – main page.
OCC Reference Item #074
December 03 — FBLA PA — SLC School-site Test Form Available
Chapter SLC School-site Test Request Form Link
Required to request the following tests: Computer Applications, Database Applications, Spreadsheet Applications, Word Processing
December 06 — FBLA PA — State-only Events Submission Deadline
See PA FBLA website for Event Entry Forms for the following events:
(1) 3D Animation, (2) American Enterprise Project, (3) Business Financial Plan, (4) Business Plan, (5) Coding & Programming, (6) Community Service Project, (7) Computer Game & Simulation Programming, (8) Digital Video Production, (9) E-business, (10) Electronic Career Portfolio, (11) Mobile Application Development, (12) Partnership with Business Project, (13) Public Service Announcement, (14) Website Design
—American Enterprise Project — OCC Reference Item #085
—Community Service Project — OCC Reference Item #087
—Partnership with Business Project — OCC Reference Item #088
December 10 — FBLA PA — Big 33 Submission Deadline for November 2019
Big 33 Monthly Reporting Form Link
1. Big 33 Overview Document Link
2. Big 33 Examples Document Link
OCC Reference Item #048.0
December 15 — FBLA PA — Special Video Project 2 (Dress Code) Submission Deadline
FBLA Dress Code Promotion Guidelines Document Link
Special Video Project Event Entry Form Link
OCC Reference Item #097
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 18 — FBLA PA — Student Webinar — Topic to Be Announced
Online registration form will be posted.
OCC Reference Item #017.1
December 18 — FBLA PA — Reporting 2020-21 Region Officers and Advisers
Region Adviser Reporting Form for Identifying 2020-21 Region Officers/Advisers
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 2020
January 01 — National FBLA — Action Awareness Begins
Action Awareness: Chapters complete one task for each day of FBLA-PBL Week, one task for CTE month, and promote awareness of FBLA programs.
Dates: January 1 – March 1, 2019
Preview Action Awareness activities.
OCC Reference Item #033.4
January 05 — FBLA PA — State Officer Candidate Podcast Available for Viewing
January 08 — FBLA PA — Student Webinar — Topic to Be Announced
Online registration form will be posted.
OCC Reference Item #017.1
January 09 — FBLA PA — Adviser Webinar — Topic To Be Announced
Online registration form will be posted.
OCC Reference Item #017.1
January 10 — FBLA PA — Big 33 Submission Deadline for December 2019
Big 33 Monthly Reporting Form Link
1. Big 33 Overview Document Link
2. Big 33 Examples Document Link
OCC Reference Item #048.0
January 11 — FBLA PA — Final Date for RLCs to Be Held
January 12 — 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 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 18 — FBLA PA — State Officer Candidate Podcast Response Deadline
Online form will be posted.
January 18 — FBLA PA — State-only Events Finalists — Final Notification Deadline
January 20 — FBLA PA — Chapter Payment Plan Form Deadline
FBLA SLC “Chapter Payment Plan” Submission Form Link
January 20 — FBLA PA — Last Day for a Full SLC Registration Refund
FBLA SLC Registration Refund Form Link
January 20 — FBLA PA — SLC Lodging Forms Submissions Deadline
January 21 — FBLA PA — SLC Regular Registration Deadline Begins — $110 Per Conference Attendee
January 22 — FBLA PA — SLC School-site Test Request Deadline
Chapter SLC School-site Test Request Form Link
Required to request the following tests: Computer Applications, Database Applications, Spreadsheet Applications, Word Processing
January 24-25 — FBLA PA — Board of Directors Meeting, Hershey
January 24-26 — FBLA PA — Executive Committee Meeting, Hershey
January 24 — FBLA PA ML — Middle-level Event Registration Deadline
Online registration instructions will be posted.
Middle-level Competitive Events Registration Link
January 29 — FBLA PA — Student Webinar — Topic to Be Announced
Online registration form will be posted.
OCC Reference Item #017.1
January 30 — FBLA PA — Adviser Webinar — Topic To Be Announced
Online registration form will be posted.
OCC Reference Item #017.1
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
January 31 — FBLA PA — Last Day for a Full SLC Lodging Refund
FBLA SLC Lodging Refund Form Link
January 31 — FBLA PA — SLC Lodging Payment Postmark Deadline
February 2020
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 — Last Day for Competitive Events Changes
Advisers may make additions/drops in competitive events through their region adviser.
Only drops will be accepted starting February 2.
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 — FBLA PA — State Officer Candidate Interviews, Group 1, Hershey
February 02 — National FBLA — Stock Market Game Begins
Registration Deadline: TBD
February 2 – April 24, 2020
For details on the FBLA SMG program, login to the National FBLA Advisers Area and click “Stock Market Game”.
OCC Reference Item #058
February 02 — National FBLA — Spring LifeSmarts Challenge Begins
FBLA LifeSmarts Registration Website Link
National LifeSmarts Resources Website
Spring Competition: February 02 – February 28, 2020
OCC Reference Item #066
February 02-08 — National FBLA Week (all FBLA week activities identified in red)
FBLA Week Resource Site
OCC Reference Item #060, OCC Reference Item #060.3
February 02 — 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 03 — National FBLA — President’s Forum Webinar
Connection details will be distributed via an Adviser Blast.
OCC Reference Item #060.2
February 03 — National FBLA — Spring Virtual Business Finance Challenge Begins
February 03 — National FBLA — Virtual Business Management Challenge Begins
Registration Opens: TBD
Competition period: February 03 – February 28, 2020
Virtual Business Challenge Registration Web Site Link
OCC Reference Item #066
February 04 — 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 05 — National FBLA — Adviser Appreciation Day
Share your appreciation for those that teach, lead, and mentor your FBLA chapter.
OCC Reference Item #063
February 05 — National FBLA — Professional Attire Day
Dress for Success today at school.
OCC Reference Item #061
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 06 — National FBLA — Career Awareness Day
Get involved with your Professional Division and connect with community leaders.
OCC Reference Item #062
February 07 — 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 08 — 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 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 2020
Big 33 Monthly Reporting Form Link
1. Big 33 Overview Document Link
2. Big 33 Examples Document Link
OCC Reference Item #048
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 — FBLA PA — State Officer Candidates Group 1 Action Plans Deadline
February 15 — FBLA PA — State Officer Candidate Interviews, Group 2, Hershey
February 18 — FBLA PA — SLC School-site Testing Window Ends
February 19 — FBLA PA — Final Payment Date for State-only Competitors
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 — FBLA PA — Student Webinar — Topic to Be Announced
Online registration form will be published.
OCC Reference Item #017.1
February 20 — FBLA PA — SLC Plaques Sponsorship Deadline (for OCC credit)
OCC Reference Item #071
February 20 — FBLA PA — Adviser Webinar — Topic To Be Announced
Online registration form will be published.
OCC Reference Item #017.1
February 20 — FBLA PA ML — Middle-level Outstanding Adviser Submission Deadline
February 20 — FBLA PA ML — Middle-level Outstanding Member Submission Deadline
February 20 — 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 — Local Chapter Annual Business Report Submission Deadline
LCABR Report Submission Form Link
OCC Reference Item #086
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 21 — 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 28 — National FBLA — Spring LifeSmarts Challenge Ends
February 28 — National FBLA — Virtual Business Finance Challenge Ends
February 28 — National FBLA — Virtual Business Management Challenge Ends
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
February 29 — FBLA PA — State Officer Candidates Group 2 Action Plans Deadline
March 2020
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 Gold 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 2020-2021
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 09 — FBLA PA — Final Payment Deadline for SLC Purchase Orders
March 10 — FBLA PA — Big 33 Submission Deadline for February 2020
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 12 — FBLA PA — Student Webinar — Topic to Be Announced
Online registration form will be published.
OCC Reference Item #017.1
March 13 — FBLA PA — Adviser Webinar — Topic to Be Announced
Online registration form will be published.
OCC Reference Item #017.1
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 22 — FBLA PA — Deadline for Parent Ticket Orders/Payments for Awards Program Attendance at the SLC
Online order form will be posted.
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 16 — FBLA PA — SLC Hersheypark Ticket Order Deadline (if Hersheypark is open)
Hersheypark Ticket Order Form Submission Link
March 16 — FBLA PA — SLC Shirt Order Deadline
SLC Shirt Order Form Link
March 16 — FBLA PA — State Membership Madness/Mania Submission Deadline
Membership Madness Submission Form
Membership Mania Submission Form
March 18 — 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 22 — FBLA PA — SLC “Breakfast to Go” Order Deadline
SLC “Breakfast to Go” Order Form Link
March 23 — 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.
March 26 — FBLA PA — Chapter Payment Plan — Final Payment Deadline
March 26 — FBLA PA — Last Day for SLC 50% Registration/Lodging/Commuter Fee Refunds
SLC 50% Refund Request Form
March 27 — FBLA PA — SLC “Hersheypark” Payment Postmark Deadline
March 29 — FBLA PA — SLC “Breakfast to Go” Payment Postmark Deadline
March 30 — FBLA PA — Day 1 State Leadership Conference Monday Performance Schedules Posted
March 31 — FBLA PA ML — Middle-level Testing Window Closes
April 2020
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 — Knowledge Matters Scholarship Application Submission Deadline
Knowledge Matters Scholarship Information/Application Link
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 04-05 — FBLA PA — Executive Committee Meeting, Hershey
April 05 — FBLA PA — SLC Registration Desk Open 7:00-9:00 pm
April 05 — FBLA PA — State/National Officer Candidate Briefing, Hershey
April 06-08 — FBLA PA — State Leadership Conference
OCC Reference Item #074
April 06 — 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 06 — FBLA PA — SLC Campaign Rally Broadcast Live
Link to Broadcast: www.thinkcybis.com/pafbla-live
6:30 pm to 7:45 pm (tentative)
April 06 — FBLA PA — Opening General Session Broadcast Live
Link to Broadcast: www.thinkcybis.com/pafbla-live
8:30 pm – 10:15 pm (tentative)
April 07 — FBLA PA — Awards Program Broadcast Live
Link to Broadcast: www.thinkcybis.com/pafbla-live
7:00 pm – 10:30 pm (tentative)
April 10 — FBLA PA — Big 33 Submission Deadline for March 2020
Big 33 Monthly Reporting Form Link
1. Big 33 Overview Document Link
2. Big 33 Examples Document Link
OCC Reference Item #048.0
April 17 — FBLA PA — Adviser Webinar — Topic to Be Announced
Online registration form will be posted.
OCC Reference Item #017.1
April 18 — National FBLA — Webinar: 2020 NLC
Information will be distributed via an Adviser eBlast.
April 23 — FBLA PA — Student Webinar — Topic to Be Announced
Online registration form will be posted.
OCC Reference Item #017.1
April 24 — National FBLA — Spring Stock Market Challenge Ends
April 25 — National FBLA — BAA Awards: “America” Submission Deadline
BAA General Information Website
Preview “America” Activities
OCC Reference Item #038
April 25 — National FBLA — Community Service Awards: Submission Deadline
Community Service Awards Submission Information
OCC Reference Item #048.1
April 30 — FBLA PA — Deadline for $300 Per Person NLC Travel Deposit (Salt Lake City)
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 2020
May 01 — National FBLA — Adviser Wall of Fame: Postmark Deadline
National FBLA Adviser Wall of Fame Nomination Form Link
OCC Reference Item #023
May 08– National FBLA — NLC Pre-judged Materials Submission Deadline
NLC competitors who must submit items for pre-judging must upload to the national office no later than 11:59 pm.
May 08 — National FBLA — NLC Intern Application Submission Deadline
May 08 — FBLA PA — Adviser Webinar — Topic to Be Announced
Online registration form will be posted.
OCC Reference Item #017.1
May 09 — National FBLA ML — Middle-level Multimedia & Website Development/Community Service Project Upload Deadline
For potential national ML competitors.
May 09 — National FBLA ML — Middle-level Young Leader Award Submission Deadline
Information Regarding Young Leader Submission
May 10 — FBLA PA — Big 33 Submission Deadline for April 2020
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 — FBLA PA — Business Honor Society Honor Cord Order Deadline for Eligible Seniors
Business Honor Society Honor Cord Request Form Link
May 13 — FBLA PA — Deadline for NLC Final Payments
May 14 — FBLA PA — Student Webinar — Topic to Be Announced
Online registration form will be posted.
OCC Reference Item #017.1
May 15 — 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 15 — National FBLA — National Officer Candidate Application Deadline
OCC Reference Item #040
May 15-16 — FBLA PA — Board of Directors Meeting, Kalahari Resort
May 15-17 — FBLA PA — Executive Committee Meeting, Kalahari Resort
May 17 — National FBLA: NLC Registration Early-bird Deadline
May 20 — 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
June 2020
June 10 — FBLA PA — Big 33 Submission Deadline for May 2020
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 Salt Lake City, Utah, NLC
OCC Reference Item #077
June 29-30 — FBLA PA — National FBLA NLC
July 2020
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 Salt Lake City, Utah, NLC
July 10 — FBLA PA — Big 33 Submission Deadline for June 2020
Big 33 Monthly Reporting Form Link
1. Big 33 Overview Document Link
2. Big 33 Examples Document Link
OCC Reference Item #048.0
August 2020
August 01 — FBLA PA — Membership Processing Begins
All state and national dues are paid to PA FBLA.
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
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 2019
Big 33 Monthly Reporting Form Link
1. Big 33 Overview Document Link
2. Big 33 Examples Document Link
OCC Reference Item #048.0
