5.03.03 Program of Event

The purpose of the Region Leadership Workshop (RLW) is leadership development conducted at the local level.  The RLW may parallel topics presented at the State Leadership Workshop or include topics of local interest or business-related tours/educational programs/social programs and gathering such as a region event at a professional or semi-professional athletic event.

1. A session at which the regional president presides with the assistance of the regional secretary.
2. An opportunity for FBLA members and advisers to share ideas (preferably in small workshops) concerning FBLA activities.
3. Workshops on scholarships, competitive events, and Pennsylvania’s state project.
4. A businessperson or member of the professions who assists the participants in the development of leadership skills.
5. An opportunity for a member of the state Executive Committee to bring a brief message to the participants and/or present a workshop.
6. A discussion about regional chapter activities to be held during the latter part of the school year.

Refer to this document for a sample letter from the host chapter to chapters in the region, this document for a sample RLW program, and to this document for a sample meal reservation form. If possible, each chapter should be involved in the program.