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YOUR OFFICIAL NORTHERN SECTION NEWSLETTER Sutter Union High walks away with SWEEPSTAKES 4 yrs in a row! –Ben Bogert

Over the weekend, Sutter Union High School’s FBLA traveled to Center High School in Antelope, California for the 2009 Northern Section Conference. A majority of the 42 competitors qualified to move onto the State Leadership Conference, which will be held April 15-18 in Anaheim, California.

2010-2011 Northern Section Vice President. This is the first time in 6 years that Sutter has had a Section Officer. The bus ride home from Center High School was filled with nothing but smiles. The Future Business Leaders of America are already starting to prepare for the State Leadership Conference, and hope to travel to Nashville, Tennessee for the National Leadership Conference.

President’s Corner: Miguel Puentes

IMPORTANT DATES:

• California State Conference ……………..April 15th-18th

National Conference ……………..July 14th-17th

Hello again Northern Section,

This has been by far the most amazing FBLA year that I have ever experienced. It is all thanks to you! The members who have made this an unforgettable year. I am proud to say that the Northern Section has surely Fueled their Future with FBLA. I hope to see many of you this year at the 2010 SLC in Irvine. As the year comes to a close I would like to thank one other person who has greatly influenced the leader that I am today. Mrs. Stalley, I still remember that day in spring semester my freshmen year when you approached me and asked me to join this Fu-Blah. I really can’t say how grateful I am that you did. Throughout my high school career you’ve become my adoptive FBLA mother and have taught me all you could about the business world. I will miss all those days spent after school, the drives to random places, and finally I am really going to miss you. I am truly grateful for all you’ve done for the members of FBLA and especially for me. Again this has been an incredible year serving for you. I hope you all succeed in all your life goals. Sincerely Miguel Puentes Northern Section President

In addition to winning Section Sweepstakes for the 4th consecutive year, Ben Bogert, a sophomore at Sutter, was elected

▲ Sutter Union High School FBLA

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The Northern Section Conference was a HIT!

The Northern Section conference was claimed to be the best section conference in the history of the FBLA Northern Section. From campaigns, hypnotist, dancing, to awards, the conference was full of excitement from beginning to end. We want to congratulate to the new 2010-2011 Northern Section Officer Team: Anthony Mendoza for president, Ben Bogert for vice president, David Pearson for parliamentarian, Ben Mayes for treasurer, Laura Wells for secretary, and Aaron Yang for public relations. As the competitive event judging took place, The Northern Section had a series of entertainment such hypnotist, Dave Hill, dance crew, 2nd Nature, and as well as a talent show. All participants and spectators were very involved whether it was pretending to ride an imaginary horse, cheering for 2nd Nature, or just laughing at your fellow members on stage. The award ceremony was full of excitement as many chapters dominated the podiums. Congratulations to all members and their awards.

YOUR OFFICIAL NORTHERN SECTION NEWSLETTER

The section conference is over but the start of a new era for FBLA Northern has just begun. We look forward in seeing you at states and next year’s Section conference!

Above: Northern members meet and greet with the section candidates at Center High

Mrs. Stalley, Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Barret, Mr. Patterson & Ms. Cummings are Northern FBLA’s super heroes! The Northern Section would like to thank all of the Section advisors that make FBLA a wonderful experience for all of its members. The Northern Section just wouldn’t be the same without the tremendous support these ladies and gentleman give us. Probably the most hard-working advisor is Mrs. Pam Stalley. Not only is she the advisor of the Northern Section Team but also a chapter advisor for Williams High School and Section advisor of 3 officers. Mrs. Stalley has put her dedication into making sure all conferences and events run smoothly to make sure the Northern Section reaches to its greatest potential for FBLA “Staying long after hours helping students accomplish their tasks, going out of her way to assist others who were new at the FBLA Sections at their school, always willingly to answer questions about FBLA testing to the way the voting ballots will be done to where we will be having lunch, and never showing a sign of irritation or tiredness, Mrs. Pamela Stalley, once again not only excelled at her job as the Northern Section Director but also remained fully active as a Board Member and the head advisor at her local school, Williams High School. When she was not focused on her professional duties of a 4-prep course teacher and jammed with FBLA deadlines, Mrs. Stalley made time for herself to enjoy endurance rides on horses, spend time with her family and avoid major fire burns on her brand new birthday present of a remodeled kitchen.” says Kamy Sahota. "Mrs. Wright has been such a great advisor towards the Northern Section. Her dedication towards the team and FBLA is a huge asset to this great year. Unfortunately, this is my last year and I am very grateful for having such a great advisor. She helped out a lot and was always there even though

she was super busy. Thank you Mrs. Wright. We had a great Northern Section Team this year!" says Ashli Yang. “When I first started FBLA I was a shy and timid girl. My Adviser Mrs. Susan Barrett taught me that high school was just the place to leave it all behind. She has motivated me to become involved and this is why I hold this office. I truly appreciate her belief in me, even when times were hard. I just wanted to properly thank her for all of her hard work and her commitment she puts forth for my chapter and I. She beyond no doubt has become like a second mother to me.” says Brenda Ramirez. “Ms. Cummings, I still remember that day in spring semester my freshmen year when you came up to me and asked me to join FBLA. I can't say how thankful I am that you did. Through these past four years of high school you've really become my adoptive FBLA mother by teaching me all that you could about the business world. I’m really going to miss the drives and the many days after school preparing for conferences and meeting, and I am really going to miss you. I’m really grateful for all that you've done for me,” says Anthony Mendoza. “Oh Mr. Patterson… what would I do without you. We didn’t get to spend much time with the Section team together, nevertheless we had a great run for all 4 years in FBLA. I will never forget your sense of humor and your awesome philosophies. You are the man!” says Eric Chee. Thank you Northern Section Advisors! We will miss you next year!