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Meet and learn more about this year's state officer team. Collegiate State Officer Team Elected by their peers at the State Leadership Conference, FBLA State Officers represent Iowa’s collegiate membership. The FBLA state officer team develops a program of work to guide the work of the team and local chapters. Throughout the year, FBLA state officers are available to attend your chapter meetings, events, or work with your chapter officers directly. They are here to support you! Meet Your 2024-25 State Team Coming from different colleges across the State of Iowa, the collegiate officer team is made up of excited, motivated, and hardworking members ready to grow and develop Iowa FBLA's collegiate division. 01 Program of Work 02 Collegiate Program Calendar 03 Request a Visit 03 Contact a State Officer Five State Officers make up the Iowa FBLA Collegiate State Officer Team: State President Executive Vice President Vice President of Communication Vice President of Membership Vice President of Financial Development Jonathan Nevenhoven Collegiate State President Iowa State University Read Bio LinkedIn Emma LaFleur Vice President of Membership Iowa State University Read Bio LinkedIn Paige Mentzer Executive Vice President Des Moines Area Community College Read Bio LinkedIn Abbi Holloway Vice President of Financial Development University of Northern Iowa Read Bio LinkedIn Samuel Patterson Vice President of Communication Kirkwood Community College Read Bio LinkedIn Interested in Running for Collegiate State Office? Learn More! Applications are due January 30, 2025.

Iowa FBLA is the premier business organization preparing students to become leaders in business and careers. A career and technical student organization for students around the state of Iowa. High School Explore Collegiate Explore 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 Get Involved with Iowa FBLA Together, we can impact student leaders to prepare them for their futures after high school and college. Join Become part of a community of members who aspire to be future leaders and whose lives are changed by the incredible FBLA experience. Become a Member Volunteer Give your time and advice to members by serving as a judge for competitive events in a wide variety of areas. Volunteer Partner Help set a strong foundation that engages, supports, and impacts the next generation of business leaders far into the future. Partner Learn Stay up to date with the latest news from Iowa FBLA through our pressroom and social media. Press Room 2.3K+ Iowa FBLA has over 2,300 student members, 195+ teacher advisers, and alumni in middle and high schools and colleges throughout Iowa. Join Iowa FBLA 125K+ Over $125,000 has been raised to support members, chapters, service projects, and conferences in the past five years. Funds help support education initiatives and the FBLA community. Support Iowa FBLA 190+ Iowa FBLA has over 190+ school chapters in the state between middle, high school, and collegiate schools preparing students for future careers and helping them learn professional skills. Start a Chapter

Run for State Office As a FBLA collegiate state officer, you'll guide fellow students on a journey of professional development. Through mentorship, events, and resources, you'll empower them with skills, connections, and insights, ensuring a seamless transition from college to successful careers. Apply For 2025-2026 State Office Collegiate State Officer applications are now closed. Who is an Officer? Being an Iowa FBLA Officer is a privilege afforded for only those members deserving of the experience. Being an Officer is not about being seen in the public eye or about gaining extra recognition but instead about serving the 2,200+ members of our organization. Being an Officer requires a great deal of work, effort, and sacrifices. In return, officers will be greatly rewarded by discovering an experience unmatched by any other. Officers also have the privilege of receiving many opportunities, training, and experiences that will last a lifetime. Position Responsibilities President Executive Vice President VP of Communication VP of Membership VP of Financial Development Presides at officer meetings and official business meetings Appoints appropriately needed committees and committee chairpersons Maintains close communication with the state adviser and other division presidents Ensures that the tasks required to accomplish the program of work are being performed in a timely manner by the officer team Performs duties for the promotion and development of local, district, state, and national FBLA Serves a one-year term on the Iowa FBLA Board as a non-voting ex-officio member Presides at meetings in the absence of the president and would assume that position if it became vacant Promotes the national membership programs to chapters Assists the President with meetings Performs other duties as directed by the president or state adviser Performs duties for the promotion and development of local, district, state, and national FBLA Records the minutes of the officer meetings and official business meetings Keeps an accurate record of business brought before the voting delegates at the State Leadership Conference Assists the Vice President with the creation of communication materials Performs other duties as directed by the president or state adviser Performs duties for the promotion and development of local, district, state and national FBLA Serves as editor of all state publications that will keep all chapters informed of all local chapter activities Posts news articles submitted by local chapters to the association website Captures conference memories through video and pictures Performs duties for the promotion and development of local, district, state and national FBLA Updates membership on state officer expenditures at each conference Assists state president with organizing state scholarship canvassing Works with businesses and the state staff to promote and foster sponsorship and scholarships Performs other duties as directed by the president or state adviser Performs duties for the promotion and development of local, district, state and national FBLA 2025 Important Dates Jan 30 Collegiate State Officer Application Deadline 5:00 PM Feb 13 Campaign Materials Deadline 5:00 PM Feb 20 Officer Candidate Screenings Feb 27 - Mar 1 Collegiate State Leadership Conference (SLC) Feb 27 Collegiate Officer Candidate Briefing Feb 27 Collegiate Campaign Rally Feb 28 Collegiate Candidate Booths Open Mar 8 Elected Officer Orientation Candidate Documents State Officer Handbook 2025-2026 [pdf] Campaign Budget Template Campaign Budget Example [pdf] Questions? View all Iowa FBLA Staff Contact FBLA Staff for more information. Madison Kraemer State Officer Coach Contact

Run for State Office As an FBLA high school state officer, inspire your peers to greatness! Facilitate leadership opportunities, mentorship, and career insights, shaping students for success beyond high school. Why Run? Hear from past high school state officers about their favorite parts about being a state officer and why they think you should run for office! Who is an Officer? Being an Iowa FBLA Officer is a privilege afforded for only those members deserving of the experience. Being an Officer is not about being seen in the public eye or about gaining extra recognition but instead about serving the 2,200+ members of our organization. Being an Officer requires a great deal of work, effort, and sacrifices. In return, officers will be greatly rewarded by discovering an experience unmatched by any other. Officers also have the privilege of receiving many opportunities, training, and experiences that will last a lifetime. Position Responsibilities President Secretary Treasurer District 1 VP District 2 VP District 3 VP District 4 VP District 5 VP District 6 VP Presides at officer meetings and official business meetings Appoints appropriately needed committees and committee chairpersons Maintains close communication with the state adviser and other division presidents Ensures that the tasks required to accomplish the program of work are being performed in a timely manner by the officer team Performs duties for the promotion and development of local, district, state and national FBLA Serves a one year term on the Iowa FBLA Board as a non voting ex-officio member Take minutes at all official state meetings Take minutes at all State Officer meetings Assist in the creation of newsletters & scrapbooks Assist with other State Officer initiatives and programs Serve as a member of the Budget Committee Updates chapters on State Officer expenditures Approve all State Officer expense reports to be paid by the state association Assist with other State Officer initiatives and programs Presides at meetings in the absence of the president and would assume that position if it became vacant (2026-27 years only and then every six years) Responsible for communications with all chapters in the district Assists with planning activities and district leadership conference in specified district Assists State President with meetings Performs other duties as directed by the president or state adviser Performs duties for the promotion and development of local, district, state, and national FBLA Presides at meetings in the absence of the president and would assume that position if it became vacant (2027-28 years only and then every six years) Responsible for communications with all chapters in the district Assists with planning activities and district leadership conference in specified district Assists State President with meetings Performs other duties as directed by the president or state adviser Performs duties for the promotion and development of local, district, state, and national FBLA Presides at meetings in the absence of the president and would assume that position if it became vacant (2028-29 years only and then every six years) Responsible for communications with all chapters in the district Assists with planning activities and district leadership conference in specified district Assists State President with meetings Performs other duties as directed by the president or state adviser Performs duties for the promotion and development of local, district, state, and national FBLA Presides at meetings in the absence of the president and would assume that position if it became vacant (2029-30 years only and then every six years) Responsible for communications with all chapters in the district Assists with planning activities and district leadership conference in specified district Assists State President with meetings Performs other duties as directed by the president or state adviser Performs duties for the promotion and development of local, district, state, and national FBLA Presides at meetings in the absence of the president and would assume that position if it became vacant (2024-25 years only and then every six years) Responsible for communications with all chapters in the district Assists with planning activities and district leadership conference in specified district Assists State President with meetings Performs other duties as directed by the president or state adviser Performs duties for the promotion and development of local, district, state, and national FBLA Presides at meetings in the absence of the president and would assume that position if it became vacant (2025-26 years only and then every six years) Responsible for communications with all chapters in the district Assists with planning activities and district leadership conference in specified district Assists State President with meetings Performs other duties as directed by the president or state adviser Performs duties for the promotion and development of local, district, state, and national FBLA Candidate Documents State Officer Handbook 2025-2026 [pdf] Campaign Budget Template Campaign Budget Example [pdf] 2025 Important Dates Feb 20 HS State Officer Application Deadline 5:00 PM Mar 10 HS State Officer Candidate Test Deadline 5:00 PM Mar 10 HS State Officer Candidate Campain Materials Deadline 5:00 PM Mar 10 HS State Officer Candidate Speech Deadline 5:00 PM Mar 13 or 18 HS State Officer Candidate Screenings Mar 30 - Apr 1 High School State Leadership Conference (SLC) Mar 30 HS State Officer Candidate Briefing Mar 30 HS State Officer Candidate Practice Mar 30 SLC Opening Session & Campaign Rally Mar 31 HS State Officer Candidate Campaign Booths Open April 13 Elected Officer Orientation Apply For 2025-2026 State Office Apply Here High School State Officer applications are open until February 20th. Questions? View all Iowa FBLA Staff Contact FBLA Staff for more information. Madison Kraemer State Officer Coach Contact

Support Iowa FBLA by becoming a partner. Support Iowa FBLA From individual donors to corporate partners, every reason and story about why you support FBLA is a little different, but the meaning behind your gift remains the same. The impact of your gift reaches far beyond today but sets a strong foundation that engages, supports, and impacts the next generation of business leaders far into the future. There are multiple ways and opportunities to get involved with Iowa FBLA from volunteering your time and expertise to financially supporting our mission. Our partnership program allows businesses and partners an opportunity to provide more support to the overall State Leadership Conference and gives businesses exposure to students at multiple levels. At the Friend, Future, and Business levels, contributions help cover the expenses for the awards including trophies and plaques, award certificates, and financial scholarships to award recipients. Other partnership levels include branding, marketing, promotion, and community awareness to FBLA conference attendees. High School Exhibitor Prospectus High School Sponsorship Packet High School Competitive Events Purchase Sponsorships Collegiate Sponsorship Packet Future Business Leaders of America, Iowa Chapter (Iowa FBLA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to securing & stewarding private gifts and grants that benefit Iowa FBLA. Iowa FBLA is committed to retaining public trust. Iowa FBLA openly discloses information about its policies and activities, financial statements, and other information to further understanding of its mission and operations. To obtain a copy of our most recent financial statement, please email us at finance@iowafbla.org . Current Partners Opportunities 1 Partner Premier Partner, Leader Partner, Exhibitor, Event Sponsor, Branded Items. These are just a few ways you can partner with Iowa FBLA. Review the sponsorship packet to explore the many partnership opportunities. Become a Partner 2 Contribute Iowa FBLA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that relies and thrives on support from individuals and organizations. Take part and help us grow by financially supporting Iowa FBLA. Your contribution is 100% tax deductible and directly impacts the mission and work of Iowa FBLA. Donate 3 Volunteer Become a chapter business partner. Present a workshop at one of our leadership conferences. Serve as an event judge for a competitive event at the District and State Leadership Conferences. Volunteer

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): 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): 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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< Back Local Chapter Exhibit Cluster: COMM Event Type: Chapter (1-3) Grade: 9-12 Category: Project/Presentation Offered At: State Advancement State Only Event Event Guidelines

< Back Introduction to Social Media Strategy Cluster: MKTG Event Type: Team (1-3) Grade: 9-10 Category: Project/Presentation Offered At: District, State, National Advancement District to State = Top 2 State to Nationals = 4 Event Guidelines

< Back Electronic Career Portfolio Cluster: IT Event Type: Individual Grade: 9-12 Category: Project/Presentation Offered At: State, National Advancement State to National = 4 Event Guidelines

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< Back Introduction to Business Procedures Cluster: MGMT Event Type: Individual Grade: 9-10 Category: Objective Test Offered At: District, State, National Advancement District to State = All State to National = 4 Event Guidelines

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< Back Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure Cluster: 21ST Event Type: Individual Grade: 9-10 Category: Objective Test Offered At: District, State, National Advancement District to State = All State to National = 4 Event Guidelines

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