Chapter Leadership & Development Event Objectives & Goals Gain leadership skills for your role as an officer Learn best practices from other schools to improve chapter management Seek to fine-tune your presentation for the National Leadership Conference in front of judges Registration Information Registration Cost: FREE Lunch: $15 Registration Deadline: June 1, 2023 Registration Link: form.jotform.com/iowafbla/23-CLD Register Now Event Information Arrival: Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 10 AM Depart: Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 3 PM Location: Waukee High School Address: 555 SE University Ave, Waukee, IA 50263 Parking: Complimentary parking is available on the south side of the high school. Dress Code Chapter Leadership FBLA Casual Khakis, Slacks, or Dress Pants FBLA T-Shirt or Polo National Qualifier Business Casual Khakis, Slacks, or Dress Pants Polo or Business Casual Top Preparing for the Event Laptop Laptop Charger Writing Utensils Phone Charger Download the SFLC Budget Template Pick a Track The Chapter Leadership & Development event has two tracks. The National Qualifier track and the Chapter Development track. Chapter Development Work with state officers throughout the day as you learn about Chapter Management, Service Learning, Financial Leadership, Leadership Development. Develop your local chapter Program of Work. National Qualifier Practice your NLC project or presentation in front of judges while fine tuning your work before getting to the conference. Receive immediate feedback from judges and modify your presentation to perfection. Register to Judge Register to assist national qualifiers prepare for the upcoming National Leadership Conference. Student competitors will present their competitive event as they would for the conference and receive real time feedback from judges. Register Now

Discover FBLA programs in the state of Iowa Our Programs These programs equip students with communication, teamwork, and professional skills that prepare them for future success in school, careers, and beyond. Enhance your leadership skills in school and community by participating in one of our programs. Membership Challenge Participate in the Iowa FBLA Membership Challenge! Recruit members and climb the ladder to earn prizes and incentives. Learn More FBLAOPOLY Get more involved with Iowa FBLA by competing against other chapters in this state competition. Learn More American Enterprise Celebrate American Enterprise Day and Iowa FBLA Day on November 15.The day highlights the importance of innovation, hard work, and economic freedom. Learn More Our Partners & Sponsors

Membership Challenge Join the challenge to help Iowa FBLA reach 4,000 members this year. Grow your chapter to move up the levels and earn various prizes and incentives throughout the year. Overview High School/Middle School Collegiate Maintain Maintain your chapter's 2025-26 membership and earn website & social media recognition. Gain 5 Gain 5 new members to unlock a ribbon for each member's lanyard at SLC, a chapter certificate at DLC, and an adviser magnetic name tag. Connect 10 Connect 10 new members to unlock a chapter choice prize of stickers or notepads for every member, and an adviser choice prize of a wireless clicker or travel-size power bank. Grow 15 Grow 15 new members to unlock a brand new 4x2 FBLA vinyl banner for your chapter, and an adviser padfolio. Thrive 25 Finally, add 25 new members to your chapter and earn a trophy at DLC, an Iowa FBLA-sponsored pizza party for your chapter, and an adviser choice prize of a $25 gift card or an FBLA polo. Maintain Maintain your chapter's 2025-26 membership and earn website & social media recognition. Gain 5 Gain 5 new members to unlock a ribbon for each member's lanyard at SLC and a chapter certificate at SLC. Connect 10 Connect 10 new members to unlock one ticket for the SLC raffle basket. Chapters will be able to enter their tickets at SLC and a winner will be chosen to receive the basket. Grow 15 Grow 15 new members to unlock a brand new 4x2 FBLA vinyl banner for your chapter, and an additional raffle-basket ticket. Thrive 20 Finally, add 20 new members and earn one more additional raffle-basket ticket, a breakfast reception at SLC, and a chapter trophy at SLC. Welcome to the 2026-2027 Iowa FBLA Membership Challenge! We are on a mission to reach 4,000 FBLA members across all three divisions - Middle School, High School, and Collegiate. Chapters can participate in the challenge by maintaining their membership count from the previous school year and increasing by tier. View your respective division's tab across the top for the levels, incentives, and bonuses that your chapter can WIN. The deadline to compete in the challenge is December 1, 2026.

Discover FBLA programs in the state of Iowa Our Programs These programs equip students with communication, teamwork, and professional skills that prepare them for future success in school, careers, and beyond. Enhance your leadership skills in school and community by participating in one of our programs. Road to SLC Get more involved with Iowa FBLA by competing against other chapters in this state competition. Learn More Membership Challenge Participate in the Iowa FBLA Membership Challenge! Recruit members and climb the ladder to earn prizes and incentives. Learn More Our Partners & Sponsors

Midwest Career Connections Conference Connect with major regional employers, explore internships and career pathways, and build relationships with professionals who could help shape your future. Hear directly from industry leaders through engaging panels, gain practical career advice in interactive workshops, and discover what it takes to stand out in today’s competitive job market. Midwest Career Connections Conference Date: November 13-14, 2026 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Registration Opens September 23 More information coming soon!

Discover FBLA events taking place in the state of Iowa. Our Events Iowa FBLA members are provided opportunities to participate in conferences and events at the state and national levels. Go beyond the classroom and enhance your business and leadership skills by participating in these events that take place in the fall and spring semesters. Events & Conferences Chapter Leadership Retreat September 18, 2026 Des Moines, IA Learn More National Fall Leadership Conference November 5-7, 2026 Washington, DC Learn More Midwest Career Connections Conference November 13-14, 2026 St. Louis, MO Learn More State Leadership Conference April 3-4, 2027 Cedar Rapids, IA Learn More National Leadership Conference June 23-26, 2027 Columbus, OH Learn More

Iowa FBLA is the premier business organization preparing students to become leaders in business and careers. Welcome to 2026-2027, Where Leaders Begin Our Mission FBLA inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences. Learn More Middle School Explore High School Explore Collegiate Explore 3.5K+ Iowa FBLA serves more than 3,500 students, over 200 teachers, and thousands of alumni across middle schools, high schools, and colleges, creating a statewide network of future business leaders and professionals. Join Iowa FBLA 125K+ Over the past five years, more than $125,000 has been raised to support Iowa FBLA members, chapters, service projects, conferences, and educational initiatives across the state. Support Iowa FBLA 200+ Iowa FBLA has more than 200 middle school, high school, and collegiate chapters across the state, preparing students for future careers while developing essential leadership and professional skills. Start a Chapter Get Involved with Iowa FBLA Together, we can impact student leaders and prepare them for their futures after high school and college. Partner Help set a strong foundation that engages, supports, and impacts the next generation of business leaders far into the future. Partner Volunteer Give your time and advice to members by serving as a judge for competitive events in a wide variety of areas. Volunteer Learn Stay up to date with the latest news from Iowa FBLA through our pressroom and social media. Press Room Our Partners & Sponsors

Competitive Events offered through Iowa FBLA Competitive Events Looking for competitive event preparation resources? Visit the CE Prep Page in Connect. (Connect password required). 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MGMT Team (1-3) Project/Presentation District, State, National View Event Data Science & AI 9-12 IT Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Digital Animation 9-12 IT Team (1-3) Project/Presentation District, State, National View Event Digital Video Production 9-12 COMM Team (1-3) Project/Presentation District, State, National View Event Economics 9-12 FIN Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Entrepreneurship 9-12 MGMT Team (1-3) Objective Test/Presentation District, State, National View Event Event Planning 9-12 HOSP Team (1-3) Project/Presentation State, National View Event Financial Planning 9-12 FIN Team (1-3) Project/Presentation District, State, National View Event Financial Statement Analysis 9-12 FIN Team (1-3) Project/Presentation State, National View Event Future Business Educator 9-12 21ST Individual Project/Presentation State, National View Event Future Business Leader 9-12 21ST Individual Objective Test/Interview District, State, National View Event Graphic Design 9-12 COMM Team (1-3) Project/Presentation District, State, National View Event Healthcare Administration 9-12 MGMT Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Hospitality & Event Management 9-12 HOSP Team (1-3) Objective Test/Presentation District, State, National View Event Human Resource Management 9-12 MGMT Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Impromptu Speaking 9-12 21ST Individual Speech State, National View Event Insurance & Risk Management 9-12 FIN Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event International Business 9-12 MGMT Team (1-3) Objective Test/Presentation District, State, National View Event Introduction to Business Communication 9-10 MGMT Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Introduction to Business Concepts 9-10 MGMT Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Introduction to Business Presentation 9-10 MGMT Team (1-3) Project/Presentation District, State, National View Event Introduction to Business Procedures 9-10 MGMT Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Introduction to FBLA 9-10 FBLA Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Introduction to Information Technology 9-10 IT Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Introduction to Marketing Concepts 9-10 MKTG Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure 9-10 21ST Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Introduction to Programming 9-10 IT Team (1-3) Project/Presentation State, National View Event Introduction to Public Speaking 9-10 21ST Individual Speech District, State, National View Event Introduction to Retail & Merchandising 9-10 MKTG Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Introduction to Social Media Strategy 9-10 MKTG Team (1-3) Project/Presentation District, State, National View Event Introduction to Supply Chain Management 9-10 MKTG Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Job Interview 9-12 21ST Individual Interview District, State, National View Event Journalism 9-12 COMM Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Local Chapter Annual Business Report 9-12 MGMT Chapter (1-3) Report/Presentation State, National View Event Local Chapter Exhibit 9-12 COMM Chapter (1-3) Project/Presentation State View Event Management Information Systems 9-12 IT Team (1-3) Objective Test/Presentation District, State, National View Event Marketing 9-12 MKTG Team (1-3) Objective Test/Presentation District, State, National View Event Mobile Application Development 9-12 IT Team (1-3) Project/Presentation District, State, National View Event NLC Pin Design & Promotion 9-12 MKTG Team (1-3) Project State View Event NLC T-Shirt Design & Promotion 9-12 MKTG Team (1-3) Project State View Event Network Design 9-12 IT Team (1-3) Objective Test/Presentation District, State, National View Event Networking Infrastructures 9-12 IT Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Organizational Leadership 9-12 GOV Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Parliamentary Procedure 9-12 21ST Team (4-5) Objective Test/Presentation District, State, National View Event Personal Finance 9-12 FIN Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Project Management 9-12 MGMT Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Public Administration & Management 9-12 GOV Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Public Service Announcement 9-12 COMM Team (1-3) Project/Presentation District, State, National View Event Public Speaking 9-12 21ST Individual Speech District, State, National View Event Real Estate 9-12 MGMT Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Retail Management 9-12 MKTG Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Sales Presentation 9-12 MKTG Team (1-3) Project/Presentation District, State, National View Event Securities & Investments 9-12 FIN Individual Objective Test District, State, National View Event Social Media Strategies 9-12 MKTG Team (1-3) Project/Presentation District, State, National View Event Spelling Relay 9-12 COMM Team (1-3) Relay State View Event Sports & Entertainment Management 9-12 HOSP Team (1-3) Objective Test/Presentation District, State, National View Event Supply Chain Management 9-12 LOG Individual Project/Presentation District, State, National View Event Technology Support & Services 9-12 IT Individual Objective Test/Presentation District, State, National View Event Visual Design 9-12 COMM Team (1-3) Project/Presentation District, State, National View Event Vocabulary Relay 9-12 COMM Team (1-3) Relay State View Event Website Coding & Development 9-12 IT Team (1-3) Project/Presentation State, National View Event Website Design 9-12 COMM Team 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Iowa FBLA SLC Judge Form We invite you to judge at the Iowa FBLA State Leadership Conference. The State Leadership Conference provides a competitive event program for high school students from across the state of Iowa. The top winners in each event qualify to compete at the National Leadership Conference. Our competitive event program relies on the assistance of adult volunteers to judge our competitions. Competitions include speeches, presentations and role plays. You do not need to be an expert to help. We provide event guidelines and an evaluation sheet. The feedback you can provide our student members is invaluable. They work very hard on their competitive events and appreciate the experience of presenting to adults with real life business experience. Judge Interest Form Judging will take place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cedar Rapids Convention Complex, on March 30-31, 2025. First Name Email Last Name Cell Phone I have experience and background in the following areas (select all that apply): * Required Accounting & Finance Interview/Public Speaking Business/Management Technology Entrepreneurship Marketing Graphic Design Any Event I have judged at an FBLA event before: Please select I was involved in FBLA in high school: Please select I am able to bring my own laptop/tablet to judge: Please select I'm available to assist the following times (select all that apply): * Required Sunday, March 30, 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM Monday, March 31, 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM Monday, March 31, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Monday, March 31, Anytime 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Remote Judging Prejudged projects and reports (could be remote/online) Employer (Company) Name Special Dietary Needs (for Monday lunch): Other comments: Submit

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FBLA Collegiate FBLA helps college students prepare for careers in business through academic competitions, leadership development, and educational programs, fostering skills essential for success in the dynamic and competitive landscape of the business world. About FBLA Collegiate Opportunities FBLA Collegiate opens doors across industries like business, marketing, IT, finance, and more. Connect with leaders and explore diverse career paths. Skills Build the essential skills employers seek—communication, leadership, and teamwork. FBLA Collegiate equips you for success in any field. Success Achieve your career goals with real-world experiences. From internships to job offers, FBLA Collegiate members turn opportunities into success. Find a Chapter Near You Interested in joining one of our collegiate chapters? Develop an understanding of what it means to lead Understand fundamental business principles & how business impacts all sectors and careers Demonstrate the ability to use technical skills to solve problems Create your post-graduation career plan Explore State Officers Meet the Collegiate State Officer team: Request an officer visit Learn how to run for State Office Program of Work Explore Events & Conferences Join us at the FBLA Conference for an exciting opportunity to connect with future business leaders! Whether you're looking to enhance your skills or network with industry professionals take your FBLA experience to the next level! Learn More Competitive Events FBLA competitive events prepare students for successful careers in business by providing opportunities to apply classroom concepts in a workforce-simulated competitive environment and receive feedback from business professionals. Learn More Our Partners & Sponsors

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Road to SLC Road to SLC is the premier program for chapter development in Iowa. Road to SLC focuses on creating quality local chapters through recruitment, financial management, community service, service learning, marketing and public relations, and participation in state and national programs. Road to SLC Materials Road to SLC Game Board Instructions & Activity Details Submit an Activity For questions related to Road to SLC, contact a staff member.