The 2009-2010 Breathitt ATC FBLA Officers are:

• President – Jamie Rice
• Vice-President – Kayla Beth Watts
• Secretary – Emily Coyle
• Reporter — Hunter Robinson
• Treasurer – Trevan Back
• Parliamentarian – Beverly McIntosh
• Historian – Emily Tackett

Congratulations and good luck on the upcoming FBLA year.

In order to run for office, you must meet the following requirements:

• Must have been an FBLA member for at least one year
• Must have at least a 3.0 un-weighted grade point average or higher

In order to keep the officer position once elected the student must meet the following requirements:

• Miss no more than 10 unexcused days of school for the  school year
• Acquire no more than 5 unexcused tardies for the school year
• Serve no more than 1 day of ISS
• Maintain a 3.0 unweighted gpa or higher for the school year
• Must attend 90% of club activities and functions

In the event these conditions are not met, the next eligible person who was defeated during the election will assume responsibilites of said office.

Pictured from Left to Right: Jamie Rice, Emily Tackett, Tevan Back, Kayla Beth Watts

The 2009-2010 Breathitt ATC FBLA Officers are:

• President – Jamie Rice
• Vice-President – Kayla Beth Watts
• Secretary – Emily Coyle
• Reporter — Hunter Robinson
• Treasurer – Trevan Back
• Parliamentarian – Beverly McIntosh
• Historian – Emily Tackett

I believe the future depends on mutual understanding and cooperation among business, industry, labor, religious, family and educational institutions, as well as people around the world. I agree to do my utmost to bring about understanding and cooperation among all of these groups.

I believe every person should prepare for a useful occupation and carry on that occupation in a manner that brings the greatest good to the greatest number.

I believe every person should actively work toward improving social, political, community and family life.

I believe every person has the right to earn a living at a useful occupation.

I believe every person should take responsibility for carrying out assigned tasks in a manner that brings credit to self, associates, school and community.

I believe I have the responsibility to work efficiently and to think clearly. I promise to use my abilities to make the world a better place for everyone.

If you would like to join, see Jerry Smith or Joe Mayabb at the Breathitt Area Technology Center. It will only cost you $10 for a whole year’s membership, which will entitle you to a great number of activities and opportunities. To receive email updates about Breathitt ATC FBLA, you can register for free by going here.

1940—The National Council for Business Education (now known as the National Business Education Association) sponsors the proposed student organization. Committees are appointed to formulate the organization’s general plans. The name “Future Business Leaders of America” is selected for the organization.

1942—An experimental chapter is chartered in Johnson City, Tennessee, on February 3. A second chapter is started two days later in St. Albans, West Virginia. By the end of the year, 39 chapters are added; and over the next three and one-half years, another 38 chapters join.

1946—The United Business Education Association assumes sponsorship of FBLA. Headquarters office for FBLA is established at the National Education Association Center in Washington, D.C.

1947—Iowa becomes the first FBLA state chapter. Indiana and Ohio quickly follows. Within the next three years, FBLA state chapters total ten.

1958—The postsecondary division, Phi Beta Lambda is created. The University of Northern Iowa is the first PBL chapter.

1969—FBLA-PBL is granted independent status as a nonprofit educational student association under Internal Revenue Code 501 (c)(3). FBLA-PBL, Inc. acquires its own board of directors and full-time staff.

1973—FBLA-PBL, Inc. appoints Edward D. Miller as the association’s first full-time executive director.

1979—The board of directors approves establishment of the FBLA-PBL Alumni Division.

1981—The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation purchases 1.6 acres of land in the Center for Educational Associations, Reston, Virginia, as the site for a future FBLA-PBL National Center.

1987—FBLA annual membership tops 200,000 for the first time.

1989—The Professional Division is formed to include alumni and professional businesspersons.

1990—The groundbreaking ceremony is held for the FBLA-PBL National Center.

1991—The grand opening of the FBLA-PBL National Center is held.

1994—The FBLA–Middle Level division is formed for students in grades 5–9.

1997—Edward D. Miller retires as president and chief executive officer of the national association. Jean Buckley is appointed president and chief executive officer.

2001—National center mortgage is retired.

This information courtesy of the National FBLA-Phi Beta Lambda webiste.