Building a Chapter
A successful chapter starts with you, the local chapter adviser. Here are the steps to take:
| Meet with your school dean or administrators | |
| Elect student officers | |
| Collect dues | |
| Review the Chapter Management Handbook | |
| Contact your state adviser | |
| Schedule monthly meetings | |
| Recruit new members |
- Sample Point System—to evaluate the participation of your members.
Tools & Activities
PBL Education Partner Programs—Encourage your students to take part in FBLA-PBL’s national educational programs. These unique programs include chapter projects, leadership programs, fundraising initiatives, community service events, and skills-building curricula.
Career & Membership Achievement Program (CMAP)
Conferences—From the local to the national level, FBLA-PBL conferences help members develop leadership, chapter management, and career skills, as well as build lasting networks and friendships. Learn more about the fall NFLC and the summer NLC. Contact your state adviser about your State Leadership Conference.
Community Service—Community service activities help chapters get involved in their communities. Many chapters sponsor activities to support the FBLA-PBL national service partner, the March of Dimes.
Celebrations—Get involved with national events such as American Enterprise Day and FBLA-PBL Week.
Logos & Images Library—Official logos and images, including guidelines on using FBLA-PBL trademarks.
Dress Code Poster (PDF)