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Audra: The 2018 New River Region Future Business Leaders of America
Spring Conference will now come to order. (rap gavel once)
On behalf of your regional officers, I would like to welcome you to our annual
spring leadership conference. We hope you are looking forward to a very
exciting day. Not only will officers be elected for the coming year, but the results
of the competitive events will be announced.
I am sure we can all agree that this school year has gone by quickly. After our
fall conference, I attended the State Executive Board and Task Force Meeting in
Richmond. There I worked with the rest of the state officer team planning our
State Leadership Conference to be held in Reston. My year has been filled with
monthly reports, conferences, and many, many e-mails. I’m sure that most of
you have been just as busy with your local chapters during activities,
fundraising, service projects, and competitions. Everyone present today should
be proud to have been a vital part of another successful year for the New River
Region Future Business Leaders of America.
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At this time I would like to introduce the 2017-2018 regional officers:
Senah Stephens, Parliamentarian, George Wythe High School
Claire Melton, Reporter, John S. Battle High School (not present)
Kara Via, Secretary, Giles High School
Daniel Mullins, Vice President, Tazewell High School
And I am Audra White, President, from George Wythe High School.
I would also like to recognize our Regional Adviser and our Regional Director
from George Wythe High School, Mr. L. E. Younger.
Please rise and remain standing as Daniel Mullins comes to lead us in the
Pledge of Allegiance
Daniel: I pledge ….
Audra:
Thank you Daniel. Senah Stephens will now lead us in the FBLA Pledge.
SENAH:
(next, say the following)
Please refer to your program for a copy of the FBLA pledge. (Allow sufficient
time before beginning)
I SOLEMNLY PROMISE TO UPHOLD THE AIMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF
THE FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA; AND, AS AN ACTIVE
MEMBER, I SHALL STRIVE TO DEVELOP THE QUALITIES NECESSARY IN
BECOMING A RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS LEADER.
Audra: Thanks you Senah.
(to the audience) You may be seated. I would also like to thank George Wythe
High School for serving as the host school for our regional spring conference as
they have for several years. Let’s welcome Mr. Thad Umberger, Assistant
Principal of George Wythe High School, who will bring greetings.
(Mr. Umberger speaks.)
Audra: Thank you Mr. Umberger for being with us today.
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(Lead applause)
Kara Via will now conduct roll call of the chapters followed by the reading of the
minutes from the New River Region FBLA Fall Conference.
Kara: Would a representative from each school please answer Present as I call
your chapter’s name?
(Kara: Read minutes from Fall Conference)
Audra: Are there any corrections to the minutes? (Pause) Hearing none, the
minutes stand approved as read.
A group of individuals among us today dedicates much time and labor to FBLA.
These people are our Local Chapter Advisers. These advisers encourage us to
perform at our best and keep the everyday business of the New River Region
working smoothly. I would like the advisers present today to please stand and
remain standing.
(Wait for everyone to stand) (Take note of how many advisers are standing. As
the number of advisers standing nears 10-12, stop. We have enough flowers for
those.)
Members, glance around the room. These advisers are the backbone of our
organization. Advisers, listen carefully—those of you who have served for 1-3
years please be seated. Those who have served for 4-5 years, please be
seated. Advisers who have served for 6-10 years, please be seated. The
remaining advisers have a number of years accumulated among them. Would
the advisers who have served 11-15 years please be seated. Advisers who
have served 16-24 years, please be seated.
Advisers who have served 25-30 years, please be seated.
We will now present a small token of appreciation to advisers who have served
the longest in our region.
(Officers will present flowers to advisers)
Let’s give these advisers a round of applause to show our appreciation and
heartfelt thanks for everything they do in support of their chapter and for the
New River Region.
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Audra: It is now time to introduce the candidates running for regional offices for
the 2018-2019 school year. The offices to be filled are president, vice president,
secretary, and reporter. The underclassman who scores the highest on the
Parliamentary Procedure Event will fill the office of Parliamentarian.
Senah Stephens, parliamentarian, will now introduce the candidates.
Senah: Madam President: These candidates have met the requirements for
officers of the New River Region chapter of Virginia FBLA. Will the candidates
for each office please stand as I call your name.
For the office of reporter:
There are no candidates.
For the office of secretary:
There are no candidates.
For the office of vice president, there are three candidates:
Kaylee Jones from Rural Retreat High School
Kara Via from Giles High School
Drew Waites from John S. Battle High School
For the office of president, there are three candidates:
Charlie Jones from George Wythe High School
William Daniel Mullins from Tazewell High School
Lexie Norris from Northwood High School
Audra: It is now time to hear from our candidates, starting with reporter,
secretary, vice president, and then president. Each candidate is allowed up to
four minutes of speaking time, except for the president who is allowed five. If
the candidate wishes to be introduced by a friend, then their combined
speeches may not exceed the time period. A designated timekeeper will give a
one-minute warning. Would the timekeeper please stand. (Ask timekeeper to
stand.)
Audra:
Our first candidate for the office of Vice President is Kaylee Jones from Rural
Retreat High School.
(Kaylee speaks)
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Thank you Kaylee.
Our second candidate for the office of Vice President is Kara Via from Giles High
School.
(Kara Speaks)
Thank you Kara.
Our third candidate for the office of Vice President is Drew Waites from John S.
Battle High School.
(Drew Speaks)
Thank you Drew.
Now we will hear from the candidates for president.
Our first candidate for the office of President is Charlie Jones from George Wythe
High School.
(Charlie speaks)
Thank you Charlie.
Our second candidate for the office of President is Daniel Mullins from Tazewell
High School.
(Daniel Speaks)
Thank you Daniel.
Our third candidate for the office of President is Lexie Norris from Northwood High
School.
(Lexie Speaks)
Thank you Lexie.
Audra: At this time, Senah Stephens, parliamentarian, will explain the voting
procedures.
rt Reeves stands. Madam President: (recognize him) I move that we dispense with the standard voting procedures and accept the candidates by acclamation.
BRENNEN: Do I hear a second?
Wait for second.
It has been moved and seconded that we dispense with the standard voting procedures and accept the candidates by acclamation.
All those in favor, say “aye” (pronounced “eye”).
Those opposed, “no”.
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Senah: This year we are using the National FBLA standard for voting. Chapters
with membership of 1-50 are allowed two ballots. Chapters with 51-100
members are allowed three ballots. Chapters with membership over 100 are
allowed four ballots. At this time, each chapter should send one representative
to the designated table in the foyer to get their chapter’s ballots. Chapter
designees may mark their ballots at any time. Please do not attempt to return
ballots until told to do so. Ballots will be returned after the presentation of
awards; then, ballots will be verified and counted during the Public Speaking
performances. The results will be announced and new officers installed at the
end of the program.—only if we have multiple candidates for an office
Audra: Now is the time we have all been waiting for, the announcement of the
event winners. L. E. Younger, our regional director, will now share the results.
Mr. Younger.
(Remember—certificates, multi-people schools, random order)
Middle school winners
There is one middle school winner this year. From Giles Middle School, Rachel
Ferrell placed second in Career Exploration.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
(Senah needs to go to the foyer as soon as awards are done.)
Audra: Thank you, Mr. Younger, and congratulations to all contestants. At this
time, would one representative from each chapter return their marked ballots to
the table in the foyer. (pause—wait for them to return to their seats) It gives me
great pleasure to introduce the 1st place winners in the Introduction to Public
Speaking and Public Speaking events who will share their winning speeches
with you. Members and advisers, please give your undivided attention to the
speakers. We will be following the state guidelines for public speaking.
Everyone should remain quiet and no one should enter or leave the auditorium
during this time.
Introduction Public Speaking: Please welcome Io Neo from Tazewell High
School to deliver the winning Introduction to Public Speaking speech.
Thank you, Io.
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Public Speaking: Now, let’s welcome John Brown from Tazewell High School
to the stage as to deliver the winning Public Speaking speech.
Thank you, John.
Audra: Do we have the results of the election? It is now time to install the
2018-2019 New River Region Officers. Our regional adviser will install the
officers.
The parliamentarian for the 2018-2019 school year is the underclassman with
the highest objective test score. Dayna Lafferty from Tazewell High School will
be installed as the New River Region Parliamentarian.
L. E. YOUNGER—Officer Installation and Outgoing Officer Plaques.
Your incoming officers are ready to assume the challenge of serving as
your ambassadors for the 2018-2019 membership year. With this position,
each officer agrees to uphold the aims and responsibilities of FBLA.
It is now time to conduct the installation ceremony of your New River
Region FBLA leadership team. Please come to the stage as your name is
called. The officers to installed are as follows:
Parliamentarian: Dayna Lafferty from Tazewell High School
Reporter: __________________________ from
__________________________
Secretary: _________________________ from
__________________________
Vice President: _________________________ from
__________________________
President: _________________________ from
__________________________
You have been elected officers of the New River Region association of
Future Business Leaders of America. As members of the leadership team,
you are to serve this association by promoting FBLA, helping local
chapter members follow the goals and objectives of FBLA, and
conducting meetings in accordance with the bylaws.
Do you accept your responsibilities and promise to fulfill your duties to
the best of your ability?
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(We do) Drape medals
Members and advisers, you have just witnessed the vows your officers
have taken. I now declare them officially installed as the 2018-2019 New
River Region FBLA Leadership Team.
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Audra
I would like to thank you for allowing me the opportunity to serve you this year
as your Regional President and State Vice President representing the New
River Region. I have truly enjoyed serving you. I am proud of each member of
our region and our accomplishments together this year. I believe that the New
River Region represents, and will continue to represent, the best that Virginia
has to offer.
I am also excited and honored to serve you again in the upcoming year! I
cannot wait to see what else this region can do! I congratulate all of the winners
and wish you all luck at the state conference! I hope you all are as excited as I
am!
Audra: Mr. Younger now has some announcements to share before we
adjourn.
Mr. Younger—trash, adviser’s meeting, George Wythe members stay put.
Audra: (After announcements) I now declare the New River Region FBLA
Spring Conference adjourned. Have a safe trip home.
(Rap gavel one time.)
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