Required Items

• Business Formal for 5- 6 Day (You do not actually need 5 or 6 different outfits because you will only be in business formal for a couple hours at a time)
• Casual Clothing for 5-6 Days
• Money for 5-6 Days of Food and Entertainment (I would recommend at least $250-$300)  
• Student ID Card
• Pens and Pencils
• Toiletries (Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Comb, Deodorant, Shampoo, Conditioner)

Highly Suggested Goodies

• Yearbooks
• Homestead FBLA Shirts
• Swimsuit
• Cards
• Video Games
• Summer Homework :]

Dear Members,

To begin, I simply wanted to offer my sincerest expression of gratitude for being such awesome, dedicated members. You truly made this year rock!! If you missed the meeting, here are a few updates:

1) Officer Applications: All officer applicants will be offered an interview! Please come to Mr. Lee's room tomorrow to sign up for an interview slot.

2) Competitions:  Turn in your textbooks by no later than Thursday, May 14th at tutorial. Leave books with Mr. Lee in A207

3) New Events:

Come out to the Library Showcase Event on Thursday, May 21st starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Sunnyvale Public Library. These will include state-award winning presentations--PwB, AE, Digital Video Production, Emerging Business Issues and Business Financial Plan. Please invite your parents; they deserve to know what you've worked so hard on!

Also on Saturday, June 6th, FBLA holds its end-of-the-year Banquet. We announce the new officers, recognize key contributors from throughout the year, and gorge on delicious food! Cost is $10 and you must be paid before Wednesday, June 3rd so that we know how much food to order.

4) Technology Committee: Contact Winston Hsu at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you are interested. This team will take on the summer-long initiative to redesign, broaden, and improve FBLA's online system. The jobs are numerous and varied. This is a perfect opportunity if you're interested in learning new skills and strengthening your technical knowledge base!!!

And a final congratulations to all top activity point winners and to Mattan Mansoor, our April Member of the Month. We'll see you all tomorrow for a pizza party at lunch. 

Sincerely,

Max Babicz

President

That's right, officer applications are here!!! Here is the simple 4-step process:

1) Tuesday, May 12th: Turn in a manila folder with (a) a completed position preferences sheet and 13 copies of both (b) a cover letter discussing your qualifications and goals and (c) a resume listing other qualifications and experiences. Note that the cover letter and resume should be stapled together, so you are actually turning in 13 pairs of letter/resume in your manila folder.

2) Wednesday, May 13th: A list of people being offered interviews will be posted. Sign-up for an interview time.

3) May 18-22nd: Complete an interview with a panel of senior officers and advisers at the time you signed up.

4) Saturday, June 6th: Attend the concluding FBLA Banquet. This is mandatory!! Failure to attend the banquet will result in your forfeiting officership.

Other key notes: If you are applying for more than one position, you are only required to write your letter about your top selection. Second, you must be enrolled in a class with one of the advisers to be an officer. We maintain this requirement as a necessity for efficient communication between officers and advisers. If you are not currently enrolled in one of these classes. Please speak with Mr. Lee. Finally, the cover letter and officer descriptions packet are uploaded in the document library. We highly encourage you to ask questions about the officer positions so you fully understand the commitment before you apply.

Please email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with any questions concerning how to apply!

Sincerely,

Max Babicz

President

Hi Members,

Here are some key competitions reminders we presented at the general meeting in chronological order:

ASAP: Book your flight. The longer you wait, the more expensive the flight! Please email your flight information and your cell phone number to Stephen Appert at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

Wednesday, April 29th: Last chance to sign up for the Institute for Leaders Program. The sign-up is posted in A207; you will write your name and desired "major." All people who sign up will be given further information regarding the Asyst Scholarship, a $100 scholarship given to 5 Homestead IFL attendees. Note, the cost of IFL should be included in your Nationals check.

Friday, May 1st: Turn in final check and signed medical forms to A207. 

Friday, May 1st: Deadline for all production events (including those with reports and CDs). Reports should be given to Aria on a USB by 3:15 p.m. in A207. 4 CDs should be burned and brought to A207 by 3:30 p.m. Testing will begin at 4:00 p.m. at Winston's house to ensure CDs are ready for sending.

Sincerely,

Max Babicz

President