History of FBLA

FBLA was developed in 1973 by Dr. Hamden L. Forkner of Columbia University. HE wished to create a national organization for the thousands of business clubs in the nation’s high schools and colleges. After a few years the first FBLA high school chapter was created in Johnson City, Tennessee on February 3rd, 1942. The first college chapter was chartered in 1958.

Since then, FBLA has been expanding rapidly. It is the largest business career student organization in the world, with the high school division including just over 11,000 students. Recently the grade school and professional divisions have seen an increase in membership as well.

Bothell FBLA Goals

The goals of FBLA are as follows:

Develop competent, aggressive business leadership.

Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and in their work.

Create student interest and understanding of the American business and community.

Encourage members to contribute to the improvement of home, business and community.

Develop character, useful citizenship and patriotism in members.

Assist students in the establishment of occupational goals.

Facilitate the transition of school to work

Affiliates and Links

A list of all organziations that are associated or have worked with Bothell FBLA:

FBLA-PBL
City of Bothell
The March of Dimes
The American Red Cross
Bothell Enviromental Group

What is FBLA?

FBLA stands for Future Business Leaders of America. FBLA aims to teach students leadership skills pertaining to business and prepares them for life beyond high school. They engage in activities promoting strong leadership qualities, such as fundraising projects and working with the local community. Bothell FBLA was formed in 2005, has over 50 members and is still growing!

A large part of FBLA is dedicated to competitive conferences. Students study various aspects of business and then exercise their knowledge in events at conferences. If they win they move up from regional competition to state and then to nationals. Students have the chance not only to expand their knowledge of business enterprise, but also meet other students from different schools. Many of the relationships formed in FBLA last far beyond the end of high school.

If you wish to join or learn more about FBLA, please contact our advisor, Mr. Ley, in room 176 at Bothell High school or send an email to tley@bothellhigh.com