Oregon FBLA State Officer Team

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Oregon FBLA State Officer Team

• A preview of what to expect if elected an Oregon
  FBLA State Officer

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Congratulations!

• Congratulations for taking the first step
  towards becoming an Oregon FBLA State Officer!
  Being a State Officer is an amazing opportunity!
  Some of the highlights of serving the
  organization include
• Improve your leadership skills
• Learn how to maintain and balance work habits
• Experience what its like to lead an AWESOME
  organization
• Improve your public speaking skills
• Make many new friends and travel

• Good luck and thank you again for your interest
  in the Oregon FBLA State Officer Program

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First Things First

• 1. Biography
• 2. Testimonial
• 3. Workshop
• 4. Leadership Speech

Once you are elected a State Officer, the work
beginsbut so does the fun and learning!
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State Officer Program of Work
State Officers create this document to organize
the year-long goals of the team.Each goal is
broken down into objectives, action items,
deadlines, and a team leader is assigned to
monitor each goal.The State Officer team can
propose new ideas or programs to the Board of
Advisers, such as this years Presidents Council.
New programs will be organized and created in the
Program of Work You are given tools to help you
stay on top of your officer assignments and
deadlines.
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Officer Workshops and Chapter Visits

• Each officer prepares a workshop that is used
  during chapter visits, the Chapter Leadership
  Tour and the Oregon Leadership Institute
• Workshops are a great way to connect with
  members, and teach them valuable lessons at the
  same time.
• Be prepared to do a lot of public speaking! But
  dont worry, you will receive a lot of training
  and practice to get you ready to go on stage!

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Communication with Members and Advisors

• As a State Officer, it is important that you
  communicate with advisors and members on a
  regular basis. To stay connected, the team will
  produce a quarterly newsletter called The
  Leaders Link and will also send e-updates and
  make phone calls to advisers on a monthly basis.

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5th of the Month Reports

• Monthly update to officer team, coaches, advisers
  and members
• Explain what did in the past month and what you
  plan to do the next month
• Lessons you have learned
• Update on other activities
• State President compiles all officer reports for
  the Board of Advisers and Board of Trustees
• In addition, Officers also submit a weekly
  reflection to the State President

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Conference, Travel and Officer Meetings

• National Leadership Conference/IFL
• Chapter Leadership Tour
• Oregon Leadership Institute
• National Fall Leadership Conference
• Regional Skills Conference
• State Business Leadership Conference
• Officer Meetings in May, August, December and
  March

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Questions?

• Being a State Officer is an amazing experience
  that comes with a lot of opportunities and fun,
  but also hard work, dedication and commitment.
  Oregon FBLA is calling on all leaders.

Are you up for the challenge?
If you have any questions about the State Officer
program please review the State Officer Candidate
Handbook and the State Officer Recruitment Packet
that is available for download at
www.oregonfbla.org. You can also email any of
the State Officers. Their contact information is
available at www.oregonfbla.org.