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Local Chapter Annual

Business Report Omaha High School

Arkansas FBLA

2015-2016

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction

Remarks to Current Members by Chapter President ...................................................... 2 State of the Chapter ............................................................................................................... 3

Number of Members .......................................................................................................... 3 Size of School and Community ......................................................................................... 3

Activities to Benefit Chapter and Its Members Program of Work ............................................................................................................. 4-5 Recruitment Activities .......................................................................................................... 6 Leadership Development ..................................................................................................... 7 Career Exploration and Preparation ............................................................................. 7-8 Business Partnerships ....................................................................................................... 8-9 Chapter Fundraising ............................................................................................................. 9 Public Relations Activities and Chapter Publicity ...................................................... 9-10 Activities to Benefit Other Individuals and Organizations State and National Projects......................................................................................... 10-11 Other Community Service Projects ................................................................................ 11 Conferences and Recognition Participation in FBLA Conferences ................................................................................. 12 Other Chapter and Individual Recognitions Earned .................................................... 13 Competitive Event Winners and Participants .......................................................... 13-14 Photos of Omaha FBLA Members at Local, District, State, and National Conferences and Competitions ..................................................................................... 15

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INTRODUCTION

August 3, 2015

Greetings Omaha High School FBLA:

Wow! OHS FBLA, you are amazing. Our journey together this year has been exciting, rewarding, eventful,

and successful! We are truly Future Business Leaders of America.

The 2014-2015 school year ended on a high note. Last year you worked hard to put your leadership skills

into action and stepped up to the challenge. Our leadership abilities were evident as we brought home nu-

merous awards from national, state, and regional competitions. Eight members qualified for national compe-

tition at SLC. We came home from Chicago, Illinois with three members who completed their Business

Achievement Awards and received national recognition. All of their hard work definitely paid off! All in all,

SLC and NLC were amazing conferences for our chapter. What a year!

As Chapter President, I assure you that I will work tirelessly to ensure that every member becomes in-

volved in all activities and that each of you grows individually and collectively. I challenge each of you to

continue pursuing new goals in FBLA and connect with as many members as you can. As the 2015-2016

school year approaches, your new chapter officers are working together to plan an exciting year. As always,

we are going to plan activities to increase our membership, increase leadership skills and may success be

ever in our future.

Congratulations on a successful year and thank you OHS FBLA for your support. We can truly call

ourselves Future Business Leaders of America.

Sincerely,

Joanna Roberts

Chapter President

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INTRODUCTION State of the Chapter

The Omaha community, school’s faculty, and admin-

istration recognize Omaha High School FBLA for its

outstanding accomplishments this year.

Number of Members. The Omaha High School Future

Business Leaders of America is the largest student organization

on our campus. Omaha’s FBLA currently has 34 high school

members. This past year we were more successful in competi-

tion and community service activities. Our quality of members

has increased with more participation than ever before. Since

2009 OHS FBLA has either maintained or increased our partici-

pation. The following is how many members we have in each

grade in Omaha High

School for the 2015-2016

school year:

9th Grade — 8 Members



12th Grade — 10 Mem-

bers

Above is a pie chart show-

ing how many members we

have in each grade. In consideration of our high school’s size we

are happy with our student participation. We are constantly

striving to enroll new members.

Chapter Officers. A chapter meeting was held on May 1,

2015, to vote for our officers. Only paid members of OHS FBLA

were allowed to vote. The following people were elected to

hold the Omaha FBLA 2015-2016 Offices:

Joanna Roberts— President

Paige Roberts— Vice President

Riley Keafer— Secretary

Haley O’Brien— Treasurer

Carson Partee — Reporter

Tyler Shockley— Parliamentarian

Size of School and Community. Omaha High School

has 126 students in grades 9-12. OHS is the only high school in

the Omaha area with a population of 169

people. Omaha is located in the

Northwest part of Arkansas on

the border of Arkansas and Mis-

souri. Although this part of

Arkansas is considered to be

one of the more economically

deprived, our community and

parental support is excellent.

Omaha School has an ethnic distri-

bution of 93% Caucasian and 7% other.

Foundation of the Omaha FBLA Chapter. The

Omaha High School Chapter of Future Business Leaders of

America was organized January 23, 1967. OHS FBLA has been

incredibly active ever since. In 1967, Mr. Sam Goats started

Omaha FBLA and was advisor until 1973 when Mrs. Caroline

Yearns took over. Mrs. Yearns was advisor of our chapter until

1991. Mary-Beth O’Dell and Patricia Duck led the organization

until 1998 when our current advisor, Mrs. Holly Perry took

over. Mrs. Perry has touched the lives of many and continues to

better Omaha High School’s FBLA each year.

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ACTIVITIES TO BENEFIT

CHAPTER AND ITS MEMBERS Program of Work

Goal #1: Recruitment: To recruit and retain local chapter members.

Objective Action Partners Due Status

Hold membership

drives that allow cur-rent members to bring new members to

meetings

For the first three months of school, FBLA members

are required to each bring at least one potentially new member to meetings. During the first three meetings, potential new members will be informed of all trips

and fun activities the Omaha FBLA chapter hosts.

Officer Team and Returning Mem-bers

Nov. 2015 Added 10

New Mem-bers

Host icebreaker chal-

lenges to introduce new members and old members

From November to January, our Officer Team decid-

ed to introduce a new icebreaker at every chapter meeting. This allowed our members to become more involved in our organization and with each other.

Officer Team,

Returning Mem-bers, and New Members

Nov. 2015- Jan. 2016

Completed

Host several activities

that introduce stu-dents to FBLA

During FBLA week, flyers and newsletters will be posted throughout the school. During the last 15

minutes of our lunch period, FBLA will host class dodge-ball games. The winning class will receive a prize.

Officer Team and

FBLA Week Committee

Feb 8th –

12th 2016 Completed

Goal #2: Fundraising: To raise money to support local, state, and national events for chapter

members.


To raise money for

District VI Spring Con-ference

In order to raise money for Spring Conference, our entire FBLA sold Schermer Pecans and Omaha Eagles

spirit t-shirts. Each member was responsible for selling a set number of each item. We used a local t-shirt design company called Top Stitch.

Schermer Pe-

cans, Top Stitch, Community, and FBLA Members

Dec 16th, 2015

Completed

To raise money for

Arkansas State Con-ference

The Arkansas State Conference will be paid for

through Eaglettes and Yankee Candles sales. Eaglettes is a fundraiser split up between FBLA and the Omaha High School Cheer Squad. Eaglettes is a clinic for pre-

school-fourth grade to teach them rhythm, cheer, and school spirit. The Officer Team and Adviser will team up to contact Yankee Candles and order brochures to

sell candles.

Elementary, Of-ficer Team, Ad-visers, OHS

Cheer Squad, FBLA Members, and Yankee Can-

dles

March

28th, 2016 Completed

To raise money for

2016 National Leader-ship Conference regis-tration

To raise money for registration to the 2016 NLC in

Atlanta, Georgia, Omaha FBLA is hosting an Alumni Basketball Game. Parents and any past Omaha alumni are invited to compete against the athletes. Our chap-

ter works the concession stands during the games.

Officer Team,

FBLA Members, Basketball Teams, and

Alumni

May 6th, 2016

To Be Com-pleted By: May

6th

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To raise money for

2016 National Leader-ship Conference travel and housing

Extracurricular expenses for the NLC will be covered

by car washes and a donkey basketball game. FBLA members, teachers, and community members will get atop donkeys and play basketball to see who wins.

Community, FBLA Members, and Alumni

May 20th, 2016


20th

Goal #3: Projects: To support community, state, and national projects.


To raise money for the FBLA Scholarship Fund

The Omaha FBLA Chapter decided to give a portion of proceeds to the FBLA Scholarship Fund. The proceeds sent are given back to national winners at the National

Leadership Conference.

FBLA Members and FBLA-PBL

October

1st, 2015 Completed

To raise money for the March of Dimes

Our Omaha FBLA members participated in a Miracle Minute, at the 2015-16 District VI Fall Conference. In total our district raised over $1,000.

Chapters in Dis-

trict VI and Dis-trict VI Officer Team

October

9th, 2015 Completed

To raise money and

collect donated items

As a community service project called Holiday Hopes,

Omaha FBLA in conjunction with Student Council raised money and collected clothes, presents, and hy-giene products to be given to families who are in need.

Parents are allowed to enter our “store” and pick out presents and clothes that their children need for Christmas.

FBLA Members, Community Members, Local

Businesses, Local churches, and Student Council

Decem-ber 18th,

2015 Completed

To collect food for the

Omaha back pack pro-gram

The Omaha FBLA chapter collect canned foods for the

Omaha School District back pack program. This food is sent home with children who are in need of it.

Omaha Back

Pack Program and FBLA Mem-bers

January

22nd, 2016 Completed

To raise money for March of Dimes

In order to complete this objective, the Omaha FBLA members will host a softball game. During this game, faculty members will play against FBLA members. Pro-

ceeds average about $200.

Omaha High School

May 5th,

2016


5th

Goal #4: Public Relations: To spread the word about FBLA throughout the school, state, and

community!


To advertise local FBLA winners and

achievers

The secretary will be responsible for submitting arti-cles to the Harrison Daily Times and Omaha High School Newsletter. Articles may include information

on District, State, and National winners.

Secretary In pro-

gress In progress

To advertise local

chapter meetings

Our president will be responsible for posting when our chapter meetings on our Facebook, Instagram,

Twitter, and website. President

In pro-

gress In progress

To advertise fundrais-

ers and activities

The secretary will be responsible for submitting arti-cles to the Harrison Dailey Times of upcoming fund-raisers and activities. The president will be responsible

for posting it on all social media and the school’s digital

bulletin board.

Secretary and

President

In pro-

gress In progress

To complete the Ar-

kansas FBLA Connect

Challenge

The Arkansas FBLA officer team has created a monthly challenge to be completed by each chapter. These

challenges raise awareness and spread the word about what we do in our FBLA chapter. The president is responsible for completing and submitting these chal-

lenges.

Arkansas FBLA,

FBLA Members, and Officer

Team

February

2016 Completed

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CHAPTER AND ITS MEMBERS Recruitment Activities

Omaha High School FBLA is the largest student organ-

ization in our school. Daily, we are seeking new ways to

add members. Our officer team has continued recruit-

ing and insuring that members would be involved in

community service, fundraising, conferences, competi-

tive events, and FUN!

Membership Recruiting Committee. This year

Omaha High School developed a recruitment committee to

increase membership and member involvement. Each grade had

a representative to serve on the committee. Our officer team,

combined with our recruiting committee, generated new ideas

to increase membership and involvement. The team designed a

PowerPoint presentation that proved to be an effective tool

when presented to business classes. A brochure was made and

passed out to possible new members. Returning FBLA mem-

bers were encouraged to complete Membership Madness and

were offered incentives for completion. Officers were chal-

lenged to complete Membership Mania during our recruitment

process.

Daily Announcements. Every day, OHS FBLA adds

new daily announcements to our Samsung 55-inch touch screen

TV. The TV is located outside our FBLA sponsor’s classroom

and is easily accessible to all. Omaha FBLA puts all meeting

dates, fundraisers, events, and accomplishments on the TV for

the entire student body, visitors, and FBLA members to see.

Omaha Organization Days. To improve our stu-

dent involvement, Omaha allows all organizations to meet once

each month. On these days, FBLA members dress in their busi-

ness attire to help prepare for the business world and be an

example for others.

Organization Day. This year

FBLA organized a school wide

organizational fair for all student

organizations at Omaha High

School. All student organiza-

tions participated in this event. It

was held during study hall and Ac-

celerated Reading hour. At the fair,

FBLA members presented our brochures and gave student tes-

timonials about their experiences in FBLA.

Bring a Buddy Meeting. During our September

monthly meeting, we held a Bring-A-Buddy meeting. Each cur-

rent member was responsible for bringing a

buddy for a prospective new member-

ship. We presented the benefits of

FBLA and played teamwork games.

Our buddies were then invited to

our Recruitment Pizza Party. This

photograph is a picture of a return-

ing member and their buddy.

FBLA-PBL Week. FBLA Week activities are announced

on the daily announcements and projected on the flat screen

TV. Members also make signs which are set up all over the

campus. The activities are made to include the entire student

body and not just the FBLA members.

FBLA Brochures.

FBLA members that

were enrolled in Busi-

ness classes created tri-

fold brochures to hand

out to prospective new

members, new students

and families to Omaha

School, the Omaha

School Board and ad-

ministration. The bro-

chures highlighted the benefits of FBLA to members, the school

and the community. The brochure also had a section to rec-

ognize the current success of Omaha FBLA. The brochure

shown here is an example of one that was handed out to pro-

spective new members.

FBLA Presentations. The Omaha FBLA officers and

recruitment committee got together to make PowerPoint

presentations for our business classes. Each officer gave a busi-

ness class the presentation and answered any questions that

the students had.

Recruitment Pizza Party. This year our FBLA chapter

held a recruitment pizza party. FBLA members worked the

event. OHS members invited friends and family to come out for

the fun filled day. We incorporated parent/community involve-

ment in our event by serving pizza, chips, drinks, and cookies to

all who participated. At the event we played games and ice

breakers that used team work and had an FBLA presentation

describing what our organization does. We had a great turn out

and it seemed to benefit our organization and interest prospec-

tive members.

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CHAPTER AND ITS MEMBERS Leadership Development

Developing competent and aggressive business leaders is

one of the nine goals of Future Business Leaders of Ameri-

ca. Officers and members are encouraged to develop and

enhance their leadership potential and abilities through

various activities and conferences.

Chapter Officer Elections. In May of 2015 OHS FBLA

members who were interested and eligible to hold an office for

the 2015– 2016 school year took part in a formal election pro-

cess. Officer candidates must have completed their sophomore

year in high school and been an active member of FBLA for at

least one year. Officer candidates had to fill out and turn in an

application which included their qualifications for the office, stated

what goals they had for OHS FBLA, and a teacher recommenda-

tion. In addition, candidates gave speeches at a local chapter meet-

ing. Local chapter members voted. Officers were announced and

began their term of service in May of 2015.

Officer Attire. Omaha FBLA officers wanted to create a uni-

fied look at our local chapter meetings. OHS officers decided to

wear the same FBLA t-shirts as their local officer attire for all

meetings. At more formal meetings and events, such as officer in-

stallation and member induction, our officers made the decision to

wear official FBLA business attire.

District Officer Elections. During the 2014-15 school

year, Omaha FBLA ran two members, Joanna Roberts and Haley

O’Brien, for Arkansas District VI offices. Both were elected. Joan-

na Roberts was elected Treasurer and Haley O’Brien was elected

Parliamentarian. Joanna and Haley attended District VI training in

June. At the training they met with other officers from across the

district. The training planned the fall conference activities and

practiced proper ways to hand out awards and conduct a confer-

ence. During the 2015-16 school year, Omaha FBLA ran one mem-

ber. KayAnn Lafee was elected to serve in the

position of Arkansas District VI

Reporter.

FBLA Workshops. This year Omaha FBLA participated in

and held many workshops. During our District VI Fall Conference,

OHS District Officers hosted a Talent Show and a Minute to Win

It workshop. Members from every chapter had the opportunity to

sign up for the Talent Show. Students from all chapters were invit-

ed up on stage to participate in the Minute to Win It workshop.

Students who completed the challenge were given prizes. The pho-

to shown was taken at the District VI Fall Con-

ference and shows students participating in the

Minute to Win It workshop. At our District

VI Spring Conference, OHS District Officers

held a Battle of the Chapters game and a Tal-

ent Show. At our chapter meetings, we hold

workshops with new members. We held an Ice-

breaker “get to know you” activities. All of these workshops

proved to be very fun and effective ways to get members involved

in FBLA.

Business Achievement Awards Program. Omaha

FBLA encourages all members to complete one or more levels of

this program. Through participation in this program members are

responsible for completing Community Service Projects, participat-

ing in fundraisers, entering competitions, preparing business docu-

ments, social blogs with other members from across the country,

and planning workshops and ceremonies. In 2014 our chapter had

the only two members in the state of Arkansas, who completed

their BAA’s. In 2015, we had three members that received their

America Level Award at FBLA Nationals in Chicago, Illinois. We

currently have several members working towards the different

levels this year.

FBLA: Do you know your history? During our District

VI Spring Conference, OHS FBLA member, Joanna Roberts, led

District VI schools in a “Battle of the Chapters” competition. Ap-

proximately 30 members from 10 district schools competed to see

which chapter knew the most about the knowledge and history of

state and national FBLA. The workshop was successful in showing

members how much they knew about FBLA as well as teaching

them the facts they were not aware of.

Career Exploration and Preparation

Three of the main goals of National FBLA, Arkansas

FBLA, and Omaha FBLA are to:

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CHAPTER AND ITS MEMBERS Develop competent, aggressive business leader-

ship

Strengthen the confidence of students in them-

selves and their work

Facilitate the transition from school to work

With these goals in mind, OHS FBLA strives to make a

difference with our members, our school, and ultimately

our community. Throughout the year FBLA participates

in several activities to help reach our goal.

Guest Speakers. Several times throughout the year, busi-

ness classes invite speakers into their classrooms and to FBLA

meetings to serve as experts on various topics. This year Ms.

Kelly Getman spoke with FBLA members about what to expect in

a job interview. She also conducted mock interviews with FBLA

graduating seniors. In addition, Mr. Randy Hamilton of Jostens gave

a presentation on the types of job options available in Digital Me-

dia.

Job Shadowing. FBLA members are given the opportunity

to job shadow each year. Members must shadow a career that

they are interested in pursuing and must be someone they are not

related to. After their day of observing, members write up a re-

port about the job and present it to the whole organization at the

next monthly meeting. The members are required to ask the fol-

lowing questions of the person they are job shadowing:

What their title/position entails

Advancement opportunities

Training required for the job

Education requirements

The presentations of the different careers

presented by FBLA members offer the chance for the whole or-

ganization to explore several different careers throughout the

year.

Dress for Success. Each year OHS FBLA members dress in

business attire on their regular monthly meeting days. At the be-

ginning of each year the chapter officer’s hold a fashion show for

the members to get them ready for the dress days. The work-

shop presented the dos and don’ts of business

attire.

The business dress days have become a favorite activity of the

school’s administration and faculty. They feel it is a real benefit for

the members and like the professional atmosphere the chapter

brings to the school.

Business Partnerships

OHS FBLA strives to establish ties to business, profes-

sional, and service groups in the community.

Local Business and Industry Support. Omaha FBLA

has experienced much success in the last several years. Because of

the positive image we have in our community, we can count on

our local businesses to support us when in need. In November,

Omaha FBLA sold Schermer Pecans. Many corporations and local

businesses allowed us to put order forms in office work rooms.

Local businesses allow us to hang fliers in their stores, helping pro-

mote any community events or fundraisers we have coming up.

This past year we had eight members qualify to compete at the

National Leadership Conference in Chicago, Illinois. This trip was

very expensive. With support and donations from local businesses

and organizations, all competitors were able to go. Some of the

businesses and organizations who have donated money are Pepsi,

Community First Bank, Hawaiian Heatwave Tanning, Meek’s, and

Jaime’s Local Flavor.

Vocational Education Advisory Board. OHS Voca-

tional Education classes have an Advisory Board to assist with the

Vocational Education classes. The Board is comprised of Voca-

tional Education Instructors, the school counselor, the school

principal, representatives of local business, and students from the

Vocational Classes. OHS FBLA has two members serving on the

board. The Board serves to offer advice, foster relations, and

encourages the school’s work connections.

Youth Leadership Academy. Last year, the local

Chamber of Commerce in Harrison, Arkansas, created a Youth

Leadership Academy. This group was made up of 22

students from six area high schools. All of

the student representatives from

OHS were active FBLA

members.

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This young group of leaders gained knowledge about the history of

Harrison, entrepreneurship, our government in action, non-profit

organizations in the surrounding area, and personal financial man-

agement. The members in YLA completed a community service

project for their final task. Omaha FBLA members in the group

decided to raise money to complete a wheelchair ramp for stu-

dents with disabilities on the OHS campus. This project not only

involved the FBLA members in YLA, but our FBLA chapter and

other organizations on school campus. This community service

project still benefits those with disabilities and the school as a

whole today.

Chapter Fundraising

Fundraising is a vital part of the OHS FBLA chapter’s suc-

cess. Throughout the 2015-2016 school year, various

methods were used to raise to send members to confer-

ences and competitions.

Fundraising Activities:

Membership Dues. Omaha’s FBLA dues are set at $15.00-

$6.00 for national dues, $3.00 for state dues, and $6.00 for our

chapter. We use some of our membership dues to buy FBLA mer-

chandise to give as door prizes at our local meetings.

Eaglettes. Omaha FBLA members team up with the Omaha

Cheerleaders to teach elementary students

cheers, dances, and games to perform for the

community during the Old-timers game.

FBLA transports the students from the

elementary school to the high school and

serves snacks to the children. Each child

pays $25 to participate in this fund-raiser.

Yankee Candles. Omaha FBLA members are each given a

Yankee Candle form to sell to their friends, family, and neighbors.

Every year the Yankee Candles sales help Omaha FBLA raise mon-

ey to attend the Arkansas FBLA State Leadership Conference.

Donkey Basketball Game. Every few years, OHS FBLA

holds a donkey basketball game to raise funds for the National

Conference, this year in Atlanta, Georgia. Each participant pays an

entry fee and the observers also pay a fee to watch. Participants

are FBLA members, teachers, and stu-

dents. The FBLA members open the con-

cession stand to bring in more funds.

This is an event the entire community

comes out to participate in.

Schermer Pecans. This year Omaha

FBLA sold several different types of Schermer Pecans. We learned

about this fundraiser while walking through the marketplace at past

NLCs. We sold our bags of pecans for $10. Each OHS member

took home an order form. We also had a booth set up at basket-

ball games to sell the pecans.

Concession Stands. During several basketball games

throughout the year, Omaha FBLA works the concession stands.

Working the concession stands allows us to become better ac-

quainted with the members in our community.

School Spirit T-Shirts. Every year our FBLA chapter de-

signs and sells Omaha Eagle apparel. FBLA members are allowed to

submit designs and our chapter voted on the t-shirts we sold. This

year we sold two t-shirts and two spirit jerseys.

March of Dimes. Omaha FBLA participated in a Miracle Mi-

nute during the District VI Conference to help raise funds for the

March of Dimes.

Public Relations Activities and Chapter

Publicity

OHS FBLA works diligently to promote the organization

in our school and community through a variety of public

relations activities. Newspaper articles, website releases,

OHS FBLA Facebook, school newsletters, and bulletin

boards keep members and the community informed on

FBLA activities.

Parent Newsletter. Each month, Omaha FBLA includes

information in the Omaha Parent Newsletter about FBLA activities

and events. This newsletter helps keep the community informed

and invites them to attend our functions.


CHAPTER AND ITS MEMBERS

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School Announcements. Morning announcements are

made daily at OHS. FBLA posts announcements frequently to

remind members and others of activities.

Bulletin Boards. Omaha FBLA has

a main bulletin board that is seen when

you enter or exit the High School

building. This bulletin board serves as

a recruitment tool for new members

and to promote conferences and mem-

ber recognition.

Digital Bulletin Board. Omaha High School also has a

Digital Bulletin Board. The Bulletin Board is a 55’ touch screen

TV located on the wall outside of the Vocational Business

Classroom. FBLA uses this media to run

presentations, videos and podcasts of

FBLA activities, honors and awards.

Daily announcements and meeting

reminders can also be shown on the

screen. This is a great device for pub-

licity, all members enjoy the honor of

seeing their picture on the big screen.

School Yearbook. FBLA is the most active organization

on the OHS campus. Because of this, the yearbook publicizes

the many activities of FBLA and its members. As a result, mem-

bers and officers are able to have a lasting memoir of their FBLA

experiences and memories.

Omaha School Web Page and FBLA Face-

book. Omaha FBLA has a link on the

Omaha School District website to our

Facebook page. The Omaha FBLA

page serves to keep all members and

parents informed. On this web page

we incorporate all meeting dates, fund-

raisers, events, and accomplishments for

students, faculty, and parents to view.

Summer Leadership. Omaha FBLA adviser Holly Perry

and chapter President Joanna Roberts, attended the 2015-16

O.U.R. CTE Regional Partnership Council Summit II on October

21, 2015. Representatives and students from schools across the

region attended the conference. Those present at the council

were able to attend a wide variety of meetings including topics

such as Agriculture, Business, FACS, Skilled, and Technical. Offi-

cials from businesses across the region were also present at the

conference and available to everyone during a question and an-

swer session.

State and National Projects

Omaha High School FBLA supported many state and

national projects throughout the school year. A major

goal of our officers was to receive Outstanding Chapter

Recognition Award for the fifth year in a row. Many na-

tional projects also had to be completed to achieve this

undertaking.

Membership Madness and Membership Mania.

Two members completed the requirements for Membership

Madness and two for Membership Mania. In total they recruited

ten new members for our local chapter FBLA.

100% Class Participation. For the fifth time in a row,

OHS has classes that have 100% FBLA participation. The 2015-

2016 school year is the second time that we have had more than

one class achieve 100% participation. Senior Seminar and Digital

Communications III and IV all qualified for this. We are very

proud of these classes and their participation.

Ronald McDonald House Charities. This year Ar-

kansas FBLA partnered with the Ronald McDonald House. The

RMHC helps children and families in need by giving them a place

to rest and refresh. These programs, tailored to meet the urgent

needs of each community, can now be found in more than 58

countries and regions across the globe. OHS FBLA collected

soda pop tabs and canned goods for the RMHC.


OTHER INDIVIDUALS

AND ORGANIZATIONS


CHAPTER AND ITS MEMBERS

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ACTIVITIES TO BENEFIT OTHER INDIVIDUALS

AND ORGANIZATIONS FBLA Week. FBLA Week is always busy and exciting at Oma-

ha High School. Several activities are planned and carried out during

the week. This year was no exception. On Monday, OHS FBLA held

a volleyball tournament. FBLA members first challenged the teachers

and then invited students to participate. On Tuesday, all members of

OHS FBLA dressed up in business attire. On

Wednesday, we held an Advisor Apprecia-

tion Party. We surprised our advisor with

her favorite food, drink, and flowers. On

Thursday, we spoke in front of the student

body at lunch, describing the benefits of

FBLA. On Friday, Omaha FBLA toured FedEx.

Outstanding Chapter Award. For the past six years OHS

FBLA has received an Outstanding Chapter Recognition award and

has met all the requirements for being an Outstanding Chapter again

this year.

Business Achievement Awards Program. OHS FBLA

had three members recognized at the 2015 NLC for achieving the

America Award. This year, several members are working to com-

plete the different levels of the BAAs. OHS FBLA

is committed to the Business Achievement

Awards program and is requiring all mem-

bers wanting to run for a local or district

office complete the Future level of this

awards program. In addition, officers must

commit to completing the next level during

their term of office.

March of Dimes Mission Lift Project. OHS FBLA, in

conjunction with Arkansas District VI FBLA, held a “Miracle Minute”

during Fall Conference and raised over $500. District VI matched

the amount to raise a total of over $1,000 for this mission.

National Scholarship Fund. OHS FBLA made a donation

to the Scholarship fund when dues were submitted. Our chapter

has received a Distinguished Business Leader Scholarship winner in

the past and we wanted to give back by making this donation.

Arkansas FBLA Connect Challenge. This year the Ar-

kansas FBLA State Officer Team came up with the Connect Chal-

lenge. This program was a challenge based program where every

month new activities were posted for chapters to complete. Chal-

lenges were posted on the Arkansas FBLA home page, Instagram,

Facebook, and Twitter. Points were awarded to the chapters who

participated. OHS FBLA was excited about this challenge and re-

ceived first place at the State Leadership Conference. Last year, a

challenge very similar to this was called the Step-Up Challenge.

Omaha FBLA was awarded first place for this competition at the

State Conference.

Battle of the Chapters. Omaha FBLA entered a team of

three in the annual Battle of the Chapters competition at the 2014-

2015 Arkansas FBLA State Leadership Conference. Isaiah Villarreal,

Garret Matlock, and Cole Williamson placed second in the state and

received recognition.

Other Community Service Projects

This year Omaha FBLA held many different service projects

that benefited not only us, but our community at large.

Holiday Hopes. Holiday Hopes was an

FBLA and Student Council project. It was a

free store, set up to give students and their

families food, clothing, and presents for

Christmas. The store received donations

from local churches and businesses.

Red Cross and Community Blood Center Blood

Drives. This year Omaha FBLA with the help of

our Beta Club, set up four different blood drives for

two organizations. Our students, faculty, and vol-

unteers donated blood to both the Red Cross and

the Community Blood Center.

Highway Trash Pickups. Omaha

FBLA, with the help of Beta members from

Omaha High School, participated in two high-

way trash pickups this year.

Sweetheart Food Drive. This February,

Omaha High School held a food drive to benefit the school’s Back-

pack Program. FBLA members collected food for the drive.

Wheelchair Ramp. In conjunction

with YLA, two FBLA members from Oma-

ha High School raised money to build a

wheelchair ramp on campus. The ramp

benefits students and visitors who are

disabled.

Participation in FBLA Conferences

Omaha High School participated in all district, state, and

national conferences this school year. OHS FBLA had

more members attending the State and National Fall Lead-

ership Conference than any year prior. These conferences

provided valuable leadership training, fostered friendships,

and created memories that will last a lifetime for those

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2015 State Leadership Conference. The Statehouse

Convention Center in Little Rock, Arkansas was

the setting for the 2015 Arkansas FBLA State

Leadership Conference. This is a high energy

fun filled conference filled with motivational

speakers and dynamic workshops to develop

student leaders and build teamwork. Omaha

High School FBLA members experienced great

success at the 2015 State Leadership Conference. At OHS we

start signing up and preparing for competitions in September.

Members work hard throughout the year getting prepared for the

events. This hard work paid off, eight members qualified to com-

pete at the National Leadership Conference in Chicago, Illinois

and three members were also recognized for receiving Leader

level of the Business Achievement Awards. Members not only

got the chance to compete, they also got to attend exciting work-

shops, experience Battle of the Chapters, and hear some outstand-

ing motivational speakers. The Arkansas FBLA State Leadership

Conference is a valuable experience for members and provides

them with a wealth of social networking opportunities.

2015 FBLA National Leadership Conference.

Chicago, Illinois, home of the Magnificent Mile, the legendary Sky

Deck, and the Bean, was the host of the 2015 National Leadership

Conference. Eight members attended and competed at the con-

ference in Chicago. Members enjoyed network-

ing with other chapters and sightseeing in

Chicago. OHS came home with three of

our members receiving the America Level

of the Business Achievement Awards. OHS

also received ribbons for the Outstanding

Chapter Recognition program.

2015 District VI Fall Conference. Each fall, Arkansas

District VI FBLA hosts a conference to kick off the new year.

OHS had 34 members attend the conference. At the conference

District VI held an Officer Induction Ceremony, installing all officer

positions for each local chapter that was in attendance. Each of-

ficer received a medallion with the color of their office represent-

ed on the ribbon. Members received information on the Arkansas

state projects and Business Achievement Awards. Those attending

experienced a Miracle Minute where buckets were passed for a

minute and money was collected to be donated to the March of

Dimes. Omaha FBLA hosted a Talent Show and

Minute to Win It games for members from all

of the chapters to participate in. Two of

our members hold District VI Officer

positions and OHS was honored to be

a part of such an exciting conference

that they help place and orchestrate.

2015 National Fall Leadership Conference.

Charleston, South Carolina, known for its rich history and well-

preserved architecture, was the host of this year’s FBLA-PBL Na-

tional Fall Leadership Conference. This conference has high-

energy, is filled with motivational speakers, has dynamic work-

shops to develop student leaders, and builds teamwork. Members

chose different tracks such as “What Not to Wear,” leadership,

communication, Business Achievement Awards, and what to ex-

pect at college. Members also got a chance to go sightseeing in

Charleston, experiencing a once in a lifetime chance for some.

They visited monuments and plantation homes. It

was a great time for networking and making

new friends from new and exciting places.

OHS members attending this conference also

got to experience flying, hailing a taxi, and

riding a subway which are valuable life lessons.

2016 District VI Spring Competition. Arkansas

State University, in Mountain Home was host to the 2016 Arkan-

sas FBLA District VI Spring Competitions, on February 5, 2016.

OHS had 33 members in attendance and 31 of those members

were competing for the right to advance to the State conference.

Two of our members are in the process of working on the Busi-

ness Achievement Awards. OHS entered 27 competitions that

day and came home with 20 competitions advancing to the State

Leadership Conference. In the next section you will find a listing

of all winners. It was also very exciting for our new members to

watch the current members receive awards for their effort and

hard work. At the 2015 District VI Spring Conference, our Dis-

trict VI officers hosted Battle of the Chapters

and a Talent Show. Members from every

chapter were invited to participate in the

event as questions were asked about the

FBLA organization. Overall we were very

proud of how our members represented

our organization.

2016 State Leadership Conference. Little Rock, Ar-

kansas was the setting for the 2015 Arkansas FBLA State Leader-

ship Conference. FBLA members had the chance to tour the capi-

tol, listen to motivational speakers, and meet students from all

over the state of Arkansas. All of the hard work OHS members

put into their competitions paid off. Out of the 20 competitions

that advanced to state, nine placed at state. Six competitors from

Omaha High School will advance to the National Leadership Con-

ference in Atlanta, Georgia. At state three mem-

bers from OHS FBLA competed and won first

place in battle of the chapters. OHS FBLA

also received first place in the Connect Chal-

lenge, hosted by the Arkansas FBLA

State Officer Team.

CONFERENCES AND RECOGNITION

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CONFERENCES AND RECOGNITION Other Chapter and Individual Recogni-

tion Earned

Receiving special recognition and awards has always pro-

vided an extra incentive for OHS FBLA members to excel

in a variety of areas.

Arkansas Challenge. For the past two years the Arkansas

State Officer Team has created an Arkansas Challenge. Activities

are posted monthly to be completed by all of the chapters. For the

past two years Omaha FBLA competed in the Step Up Challenge

and the Connect Challenge and received first place both years.

Awards Banquet. OHS FBLA and FCCLA held an Awards of

Excellence Banquet to honor the many members that were suc-

cessful in competition, participated in projects, and completed

Business Achievement Awards. Members, parents, school admin-

istration, the Vocational Advisory Board, and members of the com-

munity were invited to attend.

Business Achievement Awards. Last year, Omaha FBLA

had three who completed their Business Achievement Awards.

The three members who completed their America Level were

Paige Roberts, Bridget Sciarra, and Isaiah Villarreal.

Outstanding Chapter Recognition. Omaha FBLA has

completed Outstanding Chapter Recognition for the past six years.

Super Sweeps. For the past three years Omaha FBLA has

completed Super Sweeps.

National Fall Leadership Conference Recogni-

tion. At the 2015-16 NFLC in Charleston, South Carolina CEO

of FBLA, Jean Buckley, recognized three chapters for their commu-

nity service projects on the national stage during her opening ad-

dress. Omaha FBLA was recognized for our community service

project called Holiday Hopes.

Local Chapter Annual Business Report. This year

Omaha FBLA placed 1st at the Arkansas State Conference for

our Local Chapter Annual Business Report.

Honors Night. Omaha High School

hosts an Academic Honors award night

each year in May. Students are recog-

nized for various academic and organi-

zation activities. Business Education

students and FBLA members were rec-

ognized for their competitions, highest

averages, and leadership.

Competitive Event Winners and Partici-

pants

Omaha High School participated in several District, State,

and National competitions this year. Our FBLA members

were very successful and brought home several awards at

each conference. Overall, Omaha FBLA had an amazing

year. We are looking forward to placing at the 2016 Na-

tional Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia!

2015 Arkansas State Leadership Conference.

OHS FBLA members experienced success at the 2015 State Lead-

ership Conference. At OHS FBLA, competitive events are taken

very seriously. Members begin preparing for competitions in Sep-

tember. OHS provides members many opportunities to take mini-

test and prepare business documents through out the fall. OHS

FBLA competes in individual, team, and chapter events. Members

must work after school and on weekends to be prepared. Omaha

FBLA members were very successful, as 12 out of our 22 members

competing, placed 1st– 5th place. Three OHS FBLA members were

recognized for completing their Leader Level of the Business

Achievement Awards. Omaha FBLA received 1st Place in the Step-

Up Challenge, created by the Arkansas FBLA State Officer Team.

Every month new activities were posted for chapters to complete,

and points were awarded to those who participated. Omaha FBLA

placed 2nd at state in Battle of the Chapters. After competitors in

a few events dropped out at the state level, more of our members

were allowed to advance onto Nationals. Omaha FBLA had a total

of eight members advance. Listed below and on the next page are

the members that stepped up to the challenge at the State Leader-

ship Conference and placed in their competitions.

1st Place

Desktop Publishing— Joanna Roberts and Bridget Sciarra

Word Processing— Isaiah Villarreal

Step Up-Challenge— Omaha FBLA

2nd Place

Business Plan— Cammie Richardson

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CONFERENCES AND RECOGNITION E-Business— Audrae Tilton

Spreadsheet Applications— Seth Jones

Battle of the Chapters— Isaiah Villarreal, Cole Williamson,

and Garret Matlock

3rd Place

Computer Applications— Tyrell Gabriel

Local Chapter Annual Business Report— Joanna Roberts

4th Place

Emerging Business Issues— KayAnn Lafee and Dana McDon-

ald

5th Place

Business Math— Carson Partee

Digital Design and Promotion— Paige Roberts

Electronic Career Portfolio— Ashley Underwood

Leader Level — Business Achievement Award

Bridget Sciarra

Isaiah Villarreal

Paige Roberts

2015 National Leadership Conference. At the 2015

National Leadership Conference in Chicago, Illinois, the Omaha

High School FBLA chapter was recognized for three members

completing their America Level of the Business Achievement

Awards. Listed below are the members who were recognized.

America Level— Business Achievement Award

Bridget Sciarra

Isaiah Villarreal

Paige Roberts

2016 District VI Arkansas FBLA Conference.

Members were very successful and brought home several awards.

20 out of our 27 competitions qualified for the state level competi-

tion. The members who advanced to state are listed below.

1st Place

Computer Applications— Paige Roberts

Database Design and Applications— Jasmine McClellan

Graphic Design— KayAnn Lafee

Publication Design— Lyndzy McDonald and Lauren Moore

Spreadsheet Applications— Tyrell Gabriel

Word Processing— Joanna Roberts

Who’s Who in FBLA— Joanna Roberts

2nd Place

Business Calculations— Carson Partee

Digital Video Production— Garrett Mat-

tox, Hannah Young, and Taylor Withrow

FBLA Principles and Procedures— Riley Keafer

Future Business Leader— Tyler Shockley

Introduction to Business Presentation—Noah Shockley

Introduction to Financial Math— Dillon Gant

3rd Place

E-Business— Dana McDonald and Paige Coffelt

4thPlace

Accounting I— Haley O’Brien

Electronic Career Portfolio— Ashley Underwood

Introduction to Business— Madison Dillon

Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure— Mackenzie Wolf

5th Place

Introduction to Business Communications— Landon Ed-

wards

Website Design— Seth Jones

2016 State Leadership Conference. At the 2016

State Leadership Conference, Omaha FBLA walked away winning 9

out of 20 competitions entered. Listed below are the state winners

and recognitions OHS FBLA received. After competitors in a few

events dropped out at the state level, more of our members were

allowed to advance onto Nationals. Six members will be advancing

to the 2016 National Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.

1st Place

Computer Applications— Paige Roberts

Graphic Design— KayAnn Lafee

Word Processing— Joanna Roberts

Local Chapter Annual Business Report— Joanna Roberts

Battle of the Chapters— Joanna Roberts, Paige Roberts, and

Riley Keafer

Connect Challenge— Omaha FBLA

2nd Place

Database Design and Applications— Jasmine McClellan

Who’s Who— Joanna Roberts

5th Place

Community Service Project— Brandon Deckelman and

Kashina McGrath

Social Media Campaign— Trevor Ransdell and Garrett Mat-

lock

Spreadsheet Applications— Tyrell Gabriel

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All of the photos in this report were taken by Omaha FBLA members at local,

district, state, and national conferences and events.

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Local Chapter Annual

Business Report

Omaha High School

2015-2016

Future Business

Leaders of America

Report Published by:

Joanna Roberts

Omaha High School FBLA

522 West College Road

Omaha, AR 72662

(870) 426-3366

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