This program is designed to promote FBLA and its values to members and leaders of the Oregon state government. Students will serve as ambassadors to rally legislative support and secure CTSO state funding.
Eligibility
All local chapters are eligible to receive this award.
Procedure
This event consists of three (3) sections. Chapters must complete three (3) tasks in each section; the first task in each section is required. Chapters must submit the completed tasks along with the respective documentation in the form below.
Section One:
- REQUIRED: Have each member in your chapter write a letter explaining the benefits of FBLA and also highlighting a FBLA project or program (i.e., March of Dimes, Community Service Project) to a local, state, or national elected leader. Include copies of at least five (5) different letters from your chapter members.
- Have a group of members make an FBLA related presentation at your local government’s meeting. Include a brief outline of your presentation.
- Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper highlighting your local chapter. Include a copy of the letter.
- Organize a time for your chapter to attend a local government proceeding. Attach a 100-word summary of the meeting and include the number and names of FBLA members present.
- Obtain an FBLA proclamation from your city’s mayor. Include a copy of the proclamation.
Section Two:
- REQUIRED: Obtain an FBLA week proclamation from any elected governing body. Attach a copy of the official proclamation.
- Present an elected official in your community or at the state level with a certificate of appreciation from your chapter. Include a copy of the certificate.
- Have your chapter take a field trip to the Oregon State Capitol. Dress in business attire and include a picture of your trip and a 100-word summary.
- Contact your local newspaper and arrange to have an article published about an event your chapter is participating in. Include a copy of the newspaper article.
- Create a chapter E-Newsletter to be sent out via e-mail to both elected and nonelected community leaders and members of the community. Include one (1) copy of the newsletter.
Section Three:
- REQUIRED: Make a personal visit to an elected government official or have the official serve as a guest speaker. Type the official’s name, position, and purpose of visit. Dress in business attire and include a picture with the official. Attach a 100-word summary of what transpired during your visit and a thank you letter to the official.
- Include contact information for your local state legislators on your chapter website, also include a link to the Oregon FBLA Advocacy page. Attach a screenshot of your website.
- Partner with another Career and Technical Student Organization in your community and create your own awareness or community project. Include a 100-word summary of your project.
- Create a brochure to be distributed in local businesses in your community that includes your members placing at competitive events, facts about the chapter (including officers, number of members, projects being worked on) and contact information. Include a copy of the brochure.
- Create your own chapter Promotional Video. Include a link of the video.