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William H. Selden Outstanding Chapter Criteria

William H. Selden Outstanding Chapter Criteria (under revision)

Under no circumstances should any adviser, chapter officer, or member assume that every item shown below need to be completed to be a PA FBLA Outstanding Chapter. These are items that are a “pick-and-choose” list to incorporate into their local chapter Plan of Work.  While the goal is to earn as many points as possible by February 28, it would take a herculean effort to complete all of those.  Don’t overwhelm yourself.

This area of the William Selden Outstanding Chapter program is undergoing realignment and revision to better include items found in the Champion Chapter.  Here’s what you need to know:

  • DO NOT attempt to add any new submissions to OCC until you see links start to appear in Categories A-L.
  • The OCC is being transferred to a new platform called “jotform” and away from “WuFoo.”  This will provide additional flexibility to begin submitting data; saving it; and then returning to complete an item.  The person submitting will have the opportunity, if they choose, to save an item; create a login and password; and them return to add and complete a final submission.  One Hint:  from the time the particular item is saved, there is a 60-day timeline to complete the item.  For every item saved, make sure the same username and password is saved.
  • Since the conversion of these items takes time, items will be posted in “phases.”  Priority conversion will be given to those identified by a “now” timeline. After that, priority will be given to those that occur chronologically  in the fall and continuing into the spring.  Once you see a link appear for any item in Categories A-L, it is fair to complete that item.  In addition, there will be additional explanation provided for someone of the items.
  • DO NOT add items in the old OCC found at the end of this page.
  • As an FYI, the Who’s Who Criteria has been realigned and revised and ready to be used by your chapter’s senior members.  The process will be the same.
  • There may be some additions to the current chart as a review of the Champion Chapter and the Outstanding Chapter is conducted.
  • Alignment Codes:
    • ST — Summer Starter
    • SS — Shaping Success
    • SV–Service Season
    • CT–CTE Celebration
    • C+–Champion Plus

As an adviser, if you believe there is a Champion Chapter alignment that has been missed or should be recategorized, please email Bruce Boncal with your suggestion.  Your suggestions will be appreciated.

Questions?  Contact Bruce Boncal, PA FBLA Executive Director, bboncal@pafbla.us 

Category A:  Membership
Item # Description CC Align Timeline
A1 Entered At Least Five Chapter Members into FBLA Connect by October 20; Invoice Generated and Marked Paid by October 31 (national FBLA requires 10) SS1 by October 31
A2 Maintained or Increased 2026-2027 Membership Over 2025-2026 by January 31
A3 All Chapter Officers Entered in the FBLA Connect Chapter Officers Module No Later Than November 01 (location:  manage membership > transition officers & advisers > define officers > assign members to officer positions) no later than November 01
A4 Chapter Submitted a 2026-2027 Membership Madness Submission by the February 28, 2027, Deadline
A5 Chapter Submitted a 2026-2027 Membership Mania Submission by the February 28, 2027, Deadline
Category B:  Promoting FBLA and Recruiting New Chapters
Item # Description CC Align Timeline
B1 Held an Online Meeting with Advisers/Students from Another School Encouraging Them to Charter/Reactivate an FBLA Chapter Between February 21, 2026, and February 28, 2027
B2 Traveled to Another School to Promote FBLA to Staff/Students to Encourage Them to Charter/Reactivate an FBLA Chapter, Especially Middle Schools in Your School System SV8
B3 Received Visitors from Another School to Promote FBLA to Staff/Students to Encourage Them to Charter/Reactivate an FBLA Chapter Between February 21, 2026, and February 28, 2027
B4 Conducted a Chapter Installation Ceremony at a School Chartering an FBLA Chapter Between February 21, 2026, and February 28, 2027
B5 Chapter Has An Active Middle School Chapter in Its School System No Later Than February 28, 2027
Category C:  Membership Recruitment/Retention and Member Recognition
Item # Description CC Align Timeline
C1 Sent Cards/Emails to Prior Year Members Encouraging Them to Rejoin FBLA; Must Be Done in August, September, or October 2026 ST4
C2 Held an Informational Meeting for Prospective Students to Promote FBLA Membership in the FBLA Chapter No Later Than October 20, 2026 ST8
C3 Conducted Membership Recruitment Activities During August/September/October/November No Later Than November 30, 2026
C4 Created a “Member of the Month Program” and Promoted Members on the Chapter’s Instagram and/or Facebook Page No Later Than September 30, 2026
C5 Developed a “Why Join FBLA” 2-3 Minute Video and Shared with the PA FBLA State Office for Potential Use No Later Than February 28, 2027
C6 Created a “Why Join FBLA” Promotional Brochure, Flyer, or Social Media Post for Members at Your School No Later Than October 31, 2026 SS2
C7 Created a Plan for Chapter Member Recruitment and Retention; Set a “Bring a Friend” Meeting ST10, SS11
C8 Link Returning Member with New Member as a “Buddy”; Conduct a “Buddy” Activity SS3
C9 Set Up a Recruitment Booth/Table at School Where There is a Lot of Foot Traffic (example:  cafeteria; school lobby) SS13
C10 Send Letter to Graduating Middle School Students to Encourage Them to Join the High School FBLA Chapter  C+10
     
Category D:  Chapter Promotion/Publicity
Item # Description CC Align Timeline
D1 Developed a Chapter T-Shirt Design Between February 21, 2026, and February 28, 2027; Must Comply with FBLA Brand Guidelines ST7
D2 Held a Chapter Spirit Day Wearing Blue & Gold or FBLA Branded Attire/Posted to Social Media in September/October 2026 SS5
D3 Articles Published in the Local Newspaper/Online Paper; Magazine; School System Magazine/Website That Reaches a Broad Community Audience Between February 21, 2026, and February 28, 2027
D4 News Articles Published in PA FBLA Online News Portal Between September 01, 2026, and February 28, 2027
D5 Submitted Articles to Tomorrow’s Business Leader Between August 01, 2026, and February 28, 2027 now
D6 Articles Published in the Tomorrow’s Business Leaders or National FBLA Online News Portal Between August 01, 2026, and February 28, 2027
D6 Maintains an Active Instagram Social Media Site to Inform and Promote Chapter Activities now
D7 Maintains an Active Facebook Social Media Site to Inform and Promote Chapter Activities now
D8 Write Thank-You Notes to a Community Group for Supporting the Chapter SV2
D9 Have Members Wear Pink to Show Their Love for FBLA; Create a Video By Students Explaining What FBLA Means to Them CT10
     
Category E:  Chapter/Individual  Awards/Recognition
Item # Description CC Align Timeline
E1 Submitted an Application for State Local Market Share Award By February 03, 2027
E2 Chapter Has an Adviser That Appears on the National FBLA Wall of Fame now
E3 Earned 2026-2027 Champion Chapter/Summer Starter Recognition (As Announced by National FBLA) after September 24
E4 Received 2026-2027 Champion Chapter/Shaping Success Recognition (As Announced by National FBLA) after November 05
E5 Earned 2026-2027 Champion Chapter/Service Season Recognition (As Announced by National FBLA) after January 07
E6 Achieved 2026-2027 Champion Chapter/CTE Celebration Recognition after March 04
E7 Received 2025-2026 Champion Chapter Gold/Silver/Bronze Recognition now
E8 Participated in the 2026-2027 Champion Chapter/Champion+ Program no later than February 28
E9 Chapter Had Award Winners at the June 2026 National Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas now
E10 Chapter Had Award Winners at the April 2026 State Leadership Conference in Hershey now
E11 Chapter Had Award Winners at the December 2026/January 2027 Region Leadership Conference
E12 Chapter Received a Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit Certificate at the 2026 NLC in San Antonio, Texas now
E13 Member Received an FBLA Scholarship During the Period February 21, 2026, and February 20, 2027
E14 Chapter Had a Member Submit Who’s Who Criteria Online Material by February 28, 2027
E15 Chapter Had an Adviser Submit Outstanding Adviser Criteria Online Materials by February 28, 2027
E16 Chapter Submitted a Community Service Project Report by the February 13, 2027, Deadline; Had a Team Participate in the Required Zoom Preliminary Round on February 23, 2027 CT4
E17 Chapter Submitted a Local Chapter Annual Business Report by the February 13, 2027, Deadline; Had a Team Participate in the Required Zoom Preliminary Round on February 24, 2027
E18 Chapter Submitted a American Enterprise Project Report by the February 13, 2027, Deadline; Had a Team Participate in the Required Zoom Preliminary Round on February 23, 2027
E19 Chapter Submitted a Partnership with Business Project Report by the February 13, 2027, Deadline; Had a Team Participate in the Required Zoom Preliminary Round on February 24, 2027
E20 Chapter Had a Member Submit National FBLA Distinguished Business Leader Scholarship Application No Later Than February 28, 2026 C+5
E21 Chapter Had a Member Selected for the National Business Honor Society/PA FBLA Chapter at the 2026 State Leadership Conference in Hershey now
E22 Chapter Submitted a Businessperson of the Year Nomination to the PA FBLA State Office by February 01, 2027
E23 Chapter Submitted a Business Partnership of the Year Nomination to the PA FBLA State Office by February 01, 2027
E24 Chapter Submitted a School Administrator of the Year Nomination to the PA FBLA State Office by February 01, 2027
E25 Established a Sign-Up Process for Competitive Events; Review Competitive Events Guidelines SS10
     
Category F:  Professional Learning
Item # Description CC Align Timeline
F1 Advisers and/or Members Participated in at Least Five PA FBLA Zoom Meetings Between August 01, 2026, and February 28, 2027
F2 Adviser and/or Members Participated in National FBLA Webinars Between February 21, 2026, and February 28, 2027
F3 Write a Letter to Invite Guest Speakers; Had Guest Speakers at In-Person or Online Meetings Between February 21, 2026, and February 28, 2027 (example:  FBLA Collegiate Member, Business Leader, FBLA Alumnus) ST9, SS6, CT11
F4 Member Attended Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week During Summer 2026 now
F5 Took an In-Person or Virtual FBLA/Business-Related Field Trip Between February 21, 2026, and February 28, 2027 SV5
F6 Adviser and/or Members Presented Workshop at an RLW, RLC, SLW, SLC, or NLC Between February 21, 2026, and February 28, 2027
F7 Chapter Member Served as Intern at an April 2026 State Leadership Conference, June 2026 National Leadership Conference, or the November 2026 State Leadership Workshop after November 02
F8 Chapter Participated in the National FBLA Lead4Change Program Between August 1, 2026, and February 28, 2027 C+3
F9 At Least Two Chapter Members Completed Business Achievement Awards/Contributor Status Between August 01, 2026, and February 28, 2027 C+1
F10 At Least Two Chapter Members Completed Business Achievement Awards/Leader Status Between August 01, 2026, and February 28, 2027
F11 At Least One Chapter Member Completed Business Achievement Awards/Advocate Status Between August 01, 2026, and February 28, 2027
F12 At Least One Chapter Member Completed Business Achievement Awards/Capstone Status Between February 21, 2026, and February 20, 2027
F13 Member Earned Keystone Leadership Award at the April 2026 State Leadership Conference now
F14 Chapter Held a 2026-2027 “Competitive Events Boot Camp/Study Night or Session” to Prepare Members for the Region and/or State Level Competitive Events Between August 01, 2026, and February 28, 2027 SV6
F15 Invite a State or National Officer  to Attend the Local Chapter Meeting in-Person or Virtually CT12
Category G:  Chapter Management
Item # Description CC Align Timeline
G1 Elected/Appointed a Local Officer Team; Conducted an Officer Training Session ST2
G2 Entered Local Officer Team into FBLA Connect No Later Than November 01, 2027 by November 01
G3 Conducted a Series of Online or In-Person Chapter Meetings Between February 21, 2026, and February 21, 2027
G4 Developed a Chapter Plan of Work Between August 01, 2026, and February 28, 2027; Have Officers Review Regularly ST1, SS9, SV9 now
G5 Formulated a Chapter Budget Between August 01, 2026, and February 28, 2027 ST11 now
G6 Crafted a Public Relations Plan/Schedule Between August 01, 2026, and February 28, 2027
G7 Developed Meeting Agenda for the First Chapter of the Year Starting No Earlier Than August 01, 2026 ST12 now
G8 Recorded Chapter Meeting Minutes and Presented at a Meeting Between February 21, 2026, and February 20, 2027 now
G9 Presented Treasurer’s Report at Chapter Meeting Between February 21, 2026, and February 20, 2027 now
G10 Maintains a Set of Chapter Bylaws now
G11 Organized and Operated Chapter Committees Between August 01, 2026, and February 28, 2027
G12 Chapter’s Members Were Surveyed for Input When Developing the 2026-2027 Membership Year Plan of Work C+12
G13 Created an August 01, 2026-June 30, 2027, Chapter Calendar Distributed to Members with Event Dates/Deadlines Dates ST13
G14 Plan and Organize an After-School/Evening Social Activity/Outing for Chapter Members SS4
G15 Conducted a Local Chapter Fundraiser Between August 01, 2026, and February 28, 2027 SS12
G16 At Least One Chapter Member Volunteered to Assist with Chapter Management Tasks Between August 01, 2026, and February 28, 2027 SV12
G17 Set Up a Communication Channel Between Local Chapter Officers and Members; Could Be Through Connect or Private Social Media Group ST6
     
Category H:  Conferences
Item # Description CC Align Timeline
H1 Chapter Had Adviser, Chaperone, and/or Members Attend the June 2026 National Leadership Conference in San Antonio; Pre-Register for the 20267 National Leadership Conference in Columbus, Ohio C+11 now
H2 Chapter Had Adviser and/or Members Attend the April 2026 State Leadership Conference in Hershey now
H3 Chapter Had Adviser and/or Members Attend the November 2026 State Leadership Workshop at Kalahari Poconos Resort after November 02
H4 Chapter Had Adviser and/or Members Attend the November 2026 National Fall Leadership Conference in Washington DC C+8 after November 08
H5 Chapter Had Adviser and/or Members Attend the December 2026/January 2027 Region Leadership Conference
H6 Chapter Had Adviser and/or Members Attend the Local Region’s 2026-2027 Region Leadership Workshop Held Between August 01, 2026 and February 28, 2027
H7 Chapter’s “New Adviser” participated in the PA FBLA New Adviser Zoom Meeting and Attended Adviser Sessions at the State Leadership Workshop
H8 Chapter Had Adviser, Who Also Serves as the Region Adviser/Co-Adviser, Attended the Region Advisers Meeting/Summit at the State Leadership Workshop after November 01
H9 Chapter Served as “Host or Co-Host” for the December 2026-January 2027 Region Leadership Conference
H10 Chapter Served as “Host or Co-Host” for the 2026-2027 Region Leadership Workshop Held Between August 01, 2026 and February 28, 2027
H11 Chapter Adviser and/or Officers Attended a Region In-Person or Online Planning Meeting
H12 Chapter Had Adviser or Chaperone + Member Register for the June 2027 National Leadership Conference in Columbus, Ohio (can’t be considered for OCC as it is due before registration opens) C+11
H13 Chapter Had Adviser Assist with the Administration of a Competitive Event at the April 2026 State Leadership Conference
H14 Chapter Had Adviser Assist with the Administration of a Competitive Event at the June 2026 National Leadership Conference
H15 Chapter Had Adviser/Chaperone Serve as a Judge at the April 2026 State Leadership Conference
H16 Chapter Had Adviser/Chaperone Serve as a Judge at the June 2026 National Leadership Conference
Category I:  Leadership Development/Opportunities
Item # Description CC Align Timeline
I1 Ran a Candidate for National Office at the June 2026 NLC; Member Was Elected/Appointed now
I2 Ran a Candidate for State Office at the April 2026 SLC; Member Was Elected/Appointed now
I3 Ran a Candidate for Region Office at the December 2026-January 2027 RLC; Member Was Elected/Appointed
I4 Ran a Candidate for National Office at the 2026 NLC; Member Was Not Elected/Appointed now
I5 Ran a Candidate for State Office at the 2026 SLC; Member Was Not Elected/Appointed now
I6 Ran a Candidate for Region Office at the 2026-27 RLC in January/December; Member Was Not Elected/Appointed
I7 Chapter’s Adviser Serves as a Region Adviser/Co-Adviser Between August 01, 2026, Through February 28, 2027 now
I8 Chapter Had Member Serving on a National Committee or National Officer Board Between August 01, 2026, Through February 28, 2027 once nominated & accepted
I9 Chapter’s Adviser Served on a National FBLA Board of Directors, Competitive Events Operation Team, or other National FBLA Volunteer Committee Between August 01, 2026, and February 21, 2027 once nominated & accepted
I10 Chapter has Member or Adviser Serving on the PA FBLA Board of Directors Between February 21, 2026, and February 20, 2027 now
Category J:  FBLA Week Activities — February 07-13, 2027 / Career & Technical Education Month (February 2027)
Item # Description CC Align Timeline
J1 Chapter Conducted an FBLA Week “Sunday” (February 07) Activity in Alignment with the National FBLA Week Planning Guide
J2 Chapter Conducted an FBLA Week “Monday” (February 08) Activity in Alignment with the National FBLA Week Planning Guide
J3 Chapter Conducted an FBLA Week “Tuesday” (February 09) Activity in Alignment with the National FBLA Week Planning Guide
J4 Chapter Conducted an FBLA Week “Wednesday”  (February 10) Activity in Alignment with the National FBLA Week Planning Guide
J5 Chapter Conducted an FBLA Week “Thursday” (February 11) Activity in Alignment with the National FBLA Week Planning Guide
J6 Chapter Conducted an FBLA Week “Friday” (February 12) Activity in Alignment with the National FBLA Week Planning Guide
J7 Chapter Conducted an FBLA Week “Saturday” (February 13) Activity in Alignment with the National FBLA Week Planning Guide
J8 Chapter Had an FBLA Week Proclamation Signed by One of the Following Governing Groups:  County Commissioners, City/Town (or Other Local Municipality) Mayor and City Council/Supervisors, School Board; Can Be Accomplished Prior to FBLA Week CT3
J9 Member Represented the Chapter at a Community Organization During the February 2027 CTE Month to Promote FBLA (example:  Make a Presentation about CTE and FBLA to the School Board; Advisory Committees; etc. C9
J10 Chapter Organized a Chapter “Spirit Day” on Any Day During the February 2027 Career & Technical Education Month
J11 Chapter Conducted a “Professional Attire Day” During FBLA Week or During Career & Technical Education Month/Pictures Posted on Chapter’s Social Media Sites and Submitted for PA FBLA Chapter News
J12 Chapter Conducted an FBLA Week Activity (example:  social activity) Not Claimed Under Any Other FBLA Week Items or Other Outstanding Chapter Criteria Items CT6
J13 Planned an Activity To Show Appreciation for FBLA Advisers, Teacher, or Staff Members during FBLA Week or During Career & Technical Education Month in February 2027 SV11
J14 Have At Least One Member Participate in the National President’s Forum Webinar During FBLA Week CT5
J15 Have Members Participate in the National FBLA Goosechase during FBLA Week CT8
J16 Reviewed the FBLA Week Toolkit to establish FBLA Week goals CT1
J17 Members Created a Flyer, PSA, Bulletin Board, or Video About Importance of Career & Technical Education CT2
J18 Have an FBLA Member “Share Their Story” on Instagram and Facebook During FBLA Week CT7
J19 Chapter Participated in the FBLA Week Social Media Challenge (As Presented in the FBLA Week Toolkit to Be Released) CT13
     
Category K:  Service to the Community and School
Item # Description CC Align Timeline
K1 Chapter Participated/Supported in a Community Project Conducted by a Local Civic Organization (examples:  Lions, Kiwanis, VFW, American Legion, Moose, Elks, local food bank/pantry, local church group); Promoted Participated by Promoting Activities via the Chapter’s Social Media Sites
K2 Chapter Had Members Receive Big 33 Community Service Certificate/Letter of Commendation at the April 2026 State Leadership Conference now
K3 Chapter Completed Service Activities on Behalf of the 2026-2027 State Project, the American Heart Association
K4 Chapter Raised Funds in Support of the 2026-2027 State Project, the American Heart Association, and Submitted Those Funds to the PA FBLA State Office
K5 Chapter Submitted a 2027-2028 State Project Proposal for Consideration by February 28, 2027, Deadline
K6 Chapter Held a Critical Needs Drive, Such as Food Drive, Coat Drive, Toy Drive, Shoe Drive etc., Between August 01, 2026, and February 28, 2027 SV3, SV7
K7 Chapter Held a “Wear Red” Day in Support of the American Heart Association Between August 01, 2026, and February 28, 2027
K8 Created a Local Chapter Community Service Committee; Plan a Community Service Project ST3, SS8
K9 Chapter Members Submit Community Service Hours Monthly for Big 33 SV4 submit monthly
Category L:  Participation in Other State and National Programs
Item # Description CC Align Timeline
L1 Members Were Registered and Participated in the LifeSmarts Program in Fall and/or Spring Sessions C+6
L2 Members Were Registered and Participated in the National FBLA Stock Market Program in Fall and/or Spring Sessions C+4
L3 Members Were Registered and Participated in the Virtual Business Challenge/Finance Program in Fall and/or Spring Sessions C+7
L4 Members Were Registered and Participated in the Virtual Business Challenge/Management Program in Fall and/or Spring Sessions C+7
L5 Conducted American Enterprise Day Recognition Activities on November 15 (or November 13 or 16 since November 15 is a Sunday) after November 15
L6 Using the National Entrepreneurship Month Toolkit Provided by National FBLA, Planned at Least One Activity to Celebrate National Entrepreneurship Month, November 2026 SV1 after November 30
L7 Conducted/Participated in a Joint Activity with an Active/Dues Paying FBLA Collegiate Chapter Between August 01, 2026, and February 28, 2027
L8 Chapter Held a “Wear Purple” Day in Support of the National FBLA Service Project, Alzheimer’s Association, in November 2027 SV13
L9 Using the National Financial Literacy Toolkit, the Chapter/Members Participated in the Financial Literacy Awareness Campaign C+9
L10 Prepared a Target List of at Least Five Potential Sponsors; Send a Letter to Try and Secure a Sponsorship ST5, SS8
L11 Sent Thank-You Notes/Letters to Outside Sponsors About the Value of Their Sponsorship SV10
L12 Participate in the “End Alz” Campaign Activity; Raise at Least $100 C+2
L13 Donate at Least $50 to the National Scholarship Fund C+13
L14 Donate at Least $25 to the PA FBLA William Selden Scholarship Fund  
 L15 Donate at Least $50 to Sponsor the PA FBLA State Leadership Conference Awards  
 L16  Chapter Conducted a “Local Initiated Project” Not Covered in Any of the Other Items Listed Above  
     

Category:  Membership

Item # Description Complete
Timeline
01.0
Item 001 — initial membership entered in FBLA Connect by October 20/payment postmarked by October 31 (Shaping Success #1)
—–>click here for membership promotion video
no later than
October 31
02.0 Item 002 — membership increased or maintained (Summer Starter #10)
—–>click here for Membership Incentive (Member at Large)  program information (page 10 of document)

—–>online application link (online deadline January 31, 2026)
after membership processing finished for the year
03.0 Item 003 — received visitors or traveled to promote FBLA
03.1 Item 003.1 — conducted online meeting with prospective chapters to promote FBLA
04.0 Item 004 — installed new chapters
05.0 Item 005 — Sent cards/emails to prior-year members during August/September (Summer Starter #4)
06.0 Item 006 — conducted recruitment activities during August / September / October / November (Summer Starter #1, #8) (Champion+ #10)  (Shaping Success #3, #13) (Service Season #08)
07.0 Item 007 — surveyed returning members to help set current year goals (Champion+ #12)
08.0 Item 008 — developed a chapter T-shirt design (Summer Starter #7)
09.0 Item 009 — State Local Market Share Award
—–>State Market Share Award Form (online deadline February 03, 2026, to state office)
no later than
February 03
10.0 Item 010 — created a “Chapter Member of the Month” program (Shaping Success #2)
11.0 Item 011 — hosted a Chapter Spirit Day/posted to social media (Shaping Success #5)
11.1 Item 011.1 — hosted an informational meeting for prospective members (Summer Starter #08)
12.0 Item 012 — retired retired
13.0 Item 013 — retired retired
14.0 Item 014 — retired retired
15.0 Item 015 — retired retired

Category:  Public Relations

Item # Description Complete
Timeline
16.0 Item 016 — articles published in school/city newspaper/website
17.0 Item 017 — participation in TV/radio program
17.1 Item 017.1 — participation in PA FBLA/National FBLA webinars
18.0 Item 018 — articles for Penn Pal
—–>Penn Pal Online Submission Form
deadline dates published on website
19.0 Item 019 — articles for Tomorrow’s Business Leader
—–>click here to submit chapter news for the TBL

—–>click here for previous issues of the Tomorrow’s Business Leader
20.0 Item 020 — adviser posted in FBLA Advisers Leadership Community about chapter project
21.0 Item 021 — articles published in Tomorrow’s Business Leader
—–>click here for previous issues of the Tomorrow’s Business Leader
22.0 Item 022 — chapter web site, Facebook, Instagram (Summer Starter #6) Now
23.0 Item 023 — Adviser Wall of Fame nominee
—–>Adviser Wall of Fame Form (online deadline May 1, 2026) (data must be verified by the PA FBLA Executive Director)
—–>
List of Advisers on Wall of Fame

Category:  Chapter Management

Item # Description Complete
Timeline
24.0 Item 024 — chapter meetings upload dates
24.1 Item 024.1 — chapter officers (Summer Starter #2) Now
24.2 Item 024.2 — chapter plan of work (Summer Starter #1) (Summer Starter #13) (Shaping Success #9) (Service Season #9)
—–>click here for a sample chapter plan of work
—–>click here for a sample Nebraska local chapter plan of work
Now
24.3 Item 024.3 — chapter budget (Summer Starter #11)
—–>click here for a sample chapter budget
Now
24.4 Item 024.4 — chapter public relations plan
—–>click here for a sample public relation plan
Now
24.5 Item 024.5 — chapter committees (Summer Starter #3)
—–>click here for recommended chapter committees
Now
24.6 Item 024.6 — chapter bylaws 
—–>click here for sample chapter bylaws (Word file)
Now
24.7 Item 024.7 — chapter meeting agenda (Summer Starter #12)
—–>
click here for a sample chapter meeting agenda
Now
24.8 Item 024.8 — chapter minutes
—->click here for a sample chapter meeting minutes
Now
24.9 Item 024.9 — chapter treasurer’s report
—–>click here for a sample chapter treasurer’s report
Now

Category:  Professional Development/Learning

Item # Description Complete
Timeline
25.0 Item 025 — guest speakers (Summer Starter #9) (Shaping Success #6) (CTE Celebration #11, #12) (Champion+ #4)
26.0 Item 026 — FBLA/business-oriented field trips (Shaping Success #4) (Service Season #5)
27.0 Item 027 — present a workshop at RLW/RLC
28.0 Item 028 — present a workshop at SLW/SLC
29.0 Item 029 — present a workshop at NFLC/NLC
30.0 Item 030 — participation in PA FBLA partnership
31.0 Item 031 — Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week
—–>click here to visit the PFEW web site
Now
31.1 Item 031.1 — PICPA Career Day
—–>click here to visit the PICPA web site
after event
32.0 Item 032 — SLC or SLW or NLC conference intern after SLW

Category:  Leadership Development

Item # Description Complete
Timeline
33.0 Item 033.0 — Participated in the Lead4Change  program (Champion+ #3)
33.1 Item 033.1 — Participated in a project supporting the Alzheimer’s Association (Service Season #13, CTE Celebration #13, Champion+ #2)
34.0 Item 034.0 — retired
34.1 Item 034.1 — Participated in national Summer Starter program (online deadline September 24, 2025) (Summer Starter) after 9/24
34.2 Item 034.2 — Participated in national Shaping Success program (online deadline November 05, 2025) (Shaping Success) after 11/05
34.3 Item 034.3 — Participated in national Service Season program (online deadline January 07, 2026) (Service Season) after 01/07
34.4 Item 034.4 — Participated in the national CTE Celebration Program (online deadline March 04, 2026) (CTE Celebration ) after 03/04
34.5 Item 034.5 — Received Champion Chapter recognition (Champion Chapter Bronze, Silver, Gold Status at end of previous year) Now
34.6 Item 034.6 — Participated in the national Champion+ Program (online deadline May 01, 2026) after 05/01
35.0 Item 035.0 — received BAA “CONTRIBUTOR” award (Champion+ #1, #8) after completion
36.0 Item 036.0 — received BAA “LEADER” award (Champion+ #1, #8) after completion
37.0 Item 037.0 — received BAA “ADVOCATE” award (Champion+ #1, #8) after completion
38.0 Item 038.0 — received BAA “CAPSTONE” award (Champion+ #1, #8) after completion
39.0 Item 039 — submit “Distinguished Business Leader scholarship application (Champion+ #5)
—–>FBLA Distinguished Business Leader Scholarship Information
—–>FBLA DBL Scholarship Application Form (online deadline April 15, 2026)
40.0 Item 040 — ran candidate for national office/not elected Now
041.0 Item 041 — ran candidate for state office/not elected Now
042.0 Item 042 — ran candidate for regional office/not elected after RLC
043.0 Item 043 — national officer elected
——>check www.fbla.org for national officer application materials
Now
044.0 Item 044 — state officer elected (online application deadline December 15, 2025)
—–>click here for state officer election process information
—–>click here for state officer candidate application  (student portion)

—–>click here for state officer candidate application materials (adviser portion)
—–>approvals page
Now
045.0 Item 045 — region officer elected after RLC
045.1 Item 45.1 — region adviser or region co-adviser Now
046.0 Item 046 — leadership track completed at SLW after SLW
047.0 Item 047 — retired
048.0 Item 048 — Big 33 form submitted
—–>click here for more information on Big 33 (forms/overview) (Service Season #4) (Service Season #12)
Now
049.0 Item 049 — member selected for National Business Honor Society
—–>click here for more information on NBHS (online deadline March 6, 2026/awards based on last year’s awards) 
Now
050.0 Item 050 — member received Keystone Leadership Award (online deadline March 1, 2026, to state office/awards based on last year’s awards)
—–>click here for more information on KLA

—–>Keystone Leadership Award Online Submission Form
Now
051.0 Item 051 — member appointed to national committees/boards Now
052.0 Item 052 — adviser on National BOD or CEC Committee or other national volunteer committee Now
053.0 Item 053 — PA Board of Directors members Now

Category:  School and Community Projects

Item # Description Complete
Timeline
54.0 Item 054 — raised funds for state project (Feeding Pennsylvania)
—–>click here for monetary contributions scale to determine points
—–>click here for Feeding Pennsylvania state project information
55.0 Item 055 — service project for state project (Feeding Pennsylvania) (Service Season #3, #7)
—–>click here for the service project form
056.0 Item 056 — submitted state project proposal for consideration (online deadline March 3, 2026) (Shaping Success #8)
—–>click here for the online submission form

—–>click here for Charity Accountability Snapshot example from www.give.org
057.0 Item 057– participated in American Enterprise Day (celebrated November 15, 2025) (Service Season #1) after 11/15
058.0 Item 058 — participated in Stock Market Game (Champion+ #6)
059.0 Item 059 — chapter organized a Community Service Day  (Service Season #3, #7)
060.0 Item 060 — participated in FBLA Week activities (celebrated February 08-14, 2026)
—–>FBLA Week Resource Site (CTE Celebration #1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, #10)
after 02/14
060.1 Item 060.1 — participated in FBLA Week Sunday activities (celebrated February 08, 2026) (CTE Celebration #1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9) after 02/08
060.2 Item 060.2 — participated in FBLA Week Monday activities (celebrated February 09, 2026) (CTE Celebration #1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9) after 02/09
060.3 Item 060.3 — participated in FBLA Week Tuesday activities (celebrated February 10, 2026) (CTE Celebration #1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9) after 02/10
060.4 Item 060.4 — participated in FBLA Week Wednesday activities (celebrated February 11, 2026) (CTE Celebration #1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9) after 02/11
060.5 Item 060.5 — participated in FBLA Week Thursday activities  (celebrated February 12, 2026) (CTE Celebration #1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9) after 02/12
060.6 Item 060.6 — participated in FBLA Week Friday activities (celebrated February 13, 2026) (CTE Celebration #1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9) after 02/13
060.7 Item 060.7 — participated in FBLA Week Saturday activities (celebrated February 14, 2026) ((CTE Celebration #1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9) after 02/14
060.8 Item 060.8 — FBLA Week Proclamation (CTE Celebration #3)
—–>Click here for a sample proclamation  — Word version
after 02/14
060.9 Item 060.9 — National President’s Forum (CTE Celebration #5) after 02/14
061.0 Item 061 — chapter organized a Professional Attire Day 
062.0 Item 062 — chapter organized an FBLA State Theme Day 
063.0 Item 063 — chapter organized an FBLA Adviser Appreciation Day (CTE Celebration #8)
064.0 Item 064 — retired
065.0 Item 065 — chapter organized an FBLA Spirit Day (Shaping Success #5)
066.0 Item 066 — participated in the Virtual Business Challenge or LifeSmarts Challenge (Champion+ #6, 7)
—–>click here for more information on the Virtual Business Challenge
—–>click here for more information on the LifeSmarts Challenge
067.0 Item 067 — cooperated with a civic organization (Service Season #3)
068.0 Item 068 — conducted a chapter initiated project (Shaping Success #3) (Shaping Success #11) (Service Season #2, #3, #7, #8, #11) (CTE Celebration #10)
069.0 Item 069 — submitted Businessperson/Business Partnership/School Administrator of the Year (online deadline February 01, 2026)
070.0 Item 070– conducted activity with an FBLA Collegiate chapter
—–>click here to visit the PA FBLA Collegiate web site
070.1 Item 070.1 — conducted/partnered with another CTSO

Category:  Financial

Item # Description Complete
Timeline
071.0 Item 071 — secured SLC trophy sponsor (Summer Starter #5) (Shaping Success #7) (Service Season #10)
—–>click here for sample sponsorship letter
072.0 Item 072 — donated to Selden Scholarship Fund (Champion+ #13 (donation to PA FBLA Scholarship Fund))
073.0 Item 073 — used a national fundraising project/conducted a local fundraising project (Shaping Success #12)

 


Category:  Conferences and Workshops

Item # Description Complete
Timeline
074.0 Item 074 — attended the State Leadership Conference (Champion+ #9) Now
075.0 Item 075 — attended the National Leadership Conference (Champion+ #11) Now
076.0 Item 076 — attended the State Leadership Workshop (Champion+ #9) after SLW
077.0 Item 077 — attended the National Fall Leadership Conference (Champion+ #9) after NFLC
078.0 Item 078 — attended the Region Leadership Workshop after RLW
079.0 Item 079 — attended the Region Leadership Conference after RLC
080.0 Item 080 — attended the Region Advisers Summit after SLW
081.0 Item 081 — attended the New Chapter Advisers Summit after SLW
082.0 Item 082 — hosted an RLW and/or RLC after RLW/RLC
083.0 Item 083 — co-hosted an RLW and/or RLC after RLW/RLC
084.0 Item 084 — attended an RLW and/or RLC planning meeting after meeting

Category:  Competitive Events/Recognition

Item # Description Complete
Timeline
085.0 Item 085 — retired
086.0 Item 086 — submitted a Local Chapter Annual Business Report (online deadline February 13, 2026) after submission
087.0 Item 087 — submitted a Community Service Project (online deadline February 13, 2026)  after submission
088.0 Item 088 — retired
089.0 Item 089 — submitted an Outstanding Adviser Application (online deadline March 01, 2026)
—–>click here for the Outstanding Adviser Information
if submitted before 02/20
090.0 Item 090 — submitted an Who’s Who Application (online submission deadline March 01, 2026) after submission
091.0 Item 091 — member received an FBLA scholarship Now
092.0 Item 092.0 — received a Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit Now
093.0 Item 093 — Hold a competitive events study night or “boot camp” for members (Service Season #6)
094.0 Item 094 — 2025-26 Region Leadership Conference winners (Shaping Success #10) after RLC
095.0 Item 095 — 2024-25 State Leadership Conference winners
—–>click here for a list of 2025 SLC award winners
Now
096.0 Item 096 — 2024-25 National Leadership Conference winners
—–>click here for a list of 2025 NLC winners
Now