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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Welcome 2
General Information 2
FBLA-PBL Dress Code 3
Code of Conduct 4
MarketPlace Location/Hours 4
Keynote Speakers 5
March of Dimes Blue Jeans for Babies Social 5
PBL Schedule of Events 6
FBLA Schedule of Events 8
Exhibitors 20

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WELCOME
The board of directors, national officers, and national staff welcome you to
this year’s National Fall Leadership Conference. You have demonstrated your
commitment to leadership excellence by being here this weekend. Maximize your
investment by participating in as many workshops and other activities as you can.
You will find a wide range of topics and excellent presenters ready to help you
start Breaking Barriers!

CONFERENCE HEADQUARTERS
Representatives of the conference staff will be available in the Coat Check Room at
the Washington Hilton on Friday and Saturday during regular conference hours.

NAME BADGES
Conference badges must be worn to all conference activities, including the social
event. Requests for replacement badges may be made at the registration desk or in
conference headquarters. There is a $5 charge for a replacement name badge. This
fee must be paid in full on-site.

TRAVEL ETIQUETTE
If traveling by taxi, ask for the fare before departure. Keep change handy for
bellmen and doormen tips, phone calls, and similar situations. Generally, a 15-
percent tip is appropriate for servers and cab drivers for good service.

CHAPERONES
The National Association of Secondary School Principals requires adult chaperones
for high school students attending conferences such as this one. FBLA–PBL
requires compliance with this policy. Chaperones should enforce dress code and
curfews, ensure that students attend conference activities, and follow common
safety practices.

MEMBERS WITH DISABILITIES

Members with disabilities add an important dimension to the organization.
FBLA–PBL is committed to working with these members to ensure that they receive
maximum benefit from the conference activities. Contact a representative of the
national staff if you have particular needs or requirements.

CURFEWS
Delegates at FBLA–PBL conferences are expected to follow the published curfew
times. This requirement is designed both to protect individual delegates and to
respect other guests in the hotels we are using for our meetings. Hotel security will
enforce the published curfews, which are to be interpreted as being the time by
which members should be in their own rooms and quiet for the night.

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FBLA-PBL Dress Code
FBLA-PBL® members and advisers should develop an awareness of the image one’s
appearance projects. The purpose of the dress code is to uphold the professional
image of the association and its members and to prepare students for the business
world. Appropriate attire is required for all attendees—advisers, members, and
guests—at all general sessions, competitive events, regional meetings, workshops,
and other activities unless otherwise stated in the conference program. Conference
name badges are part of this dress code and must be worn for all conference
functions. For safety reasons, do not wear name badges when touring.

Professional attire acceptable for official FBLA-PBL® activities include:

Males
• Business suit with collared dress shirt, and necktie or
• Sport coat, dress slacks, collared shirt, and necktie or
• Dress slacks, collared shirt, and necktie
• Banded collared shirt may be worn only if sport coat or business suit is worn
• Dress shoes and socks

Females
• Business suit with blouse or
• Business pantsuit with blouse or
• Skirt or dress slacks with blouse or sweater or
• Business dress
• Capris or gauchos with coordinating jacket/suit, worn below the knee
• Dress shoes

Inappropriate attire, for both men and women, includes:

• Jewelry in visible body piercing, other than ears
• Denim or chambray fabric clothing of any kind, overalls, shorts, skorts, stretch
or stirrup pants, exercise or bike shorts
• Backless, see-through, tight-fitting, spaghetti straps, strapless, extremely short,
or low-cut blouses/tops/dresses/skirts
• T-shirts, Lycra™, spandex, midriff tops, tank tops, bathing suits
• Sandals, athletic shoes, industrial work shoes, hiking boots, bare feet, or over-
the-knee-boots
• Athletic wear, including sneakers
• Hats or flannel fabric clothing
• Bolo ties
• Visible foundation garments

CLARIFICATION—Many women’s two-piece suits currently are designed so that they

do not require a blouse. Therefore, this will be accepted. In addition, sling-back
shoes, open-toe shoes, and sleeveless dresses are accepted.
Revised 1/9/09

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Code of Conduct
FBLA-PBL members have an excellent reputation. Your conduct at every FBLA-PBL
function should make a positive contribution to extending that reputation. Listed
here are rules of conduct for the National Fall Leadership Conference. All delegates
will be expected to:

1. Behave in a courteous and respectful manner, refraining from language

and actions that might bring discredit upon themselves, their school, other
delegates, advisers, or upon FBLA-PBL.

2. Obey all local, state, and federal laws.

3. Avoid conduct not conducive to an educational conference. Such conduct

includes, but is not limited to, actions disrupting the businesslike atmosphere,
association with nonconference individuals, or activities that endanger self
or others (running in the general sessions, standing on chairs, using laser
pointers during workshops, bodysurfing at dances, etc.)

4. Keep your advisers informed of your activities and whereabouts at all times.
Accidents, injuries, and illnesses must be reported to the local or state
advisers immediately.

5. Avoid alcoholic beverages (for those under 21 years of age) and controlled or
illegal substances of any form. These items must not be used or possessed at
any time, or under any circumstances. Use or possession of such substances
may subject the delegate to criminal prosecution.

6. Act as guests of the hotel and conference center. Participants must obey
the rules of these facilities. The facilities have the right to ask a member or
members to leave. Do not throw anything out of windows or over balconies.
Do not run down hallways. Noise should be kept at a reasonable volume,
especially in the hotels.

Remember there are other guests in the hotels who have rights as well. Trash (this
includes pizza boxes, bottles, cans, etc.) must be placed in the proper receptacles
and not left on guest room or meeting room floors. Individuals or chapters
responsible for damages to any property or furnishings will be responsible for its
repair or replacement. Local and state advisers are responsible for the supervision
of delegate conduct.

Disregarding or Violating the Code of Conduct

Delegates who disregard or violate this code will be subject to disciplinary action,
including, but not limited to, forfeiture of privileges to attend further events,
confinement to your hotel room, dismissal from the conference, and being sent
home at your own expense. Parents and/or guardians will be notified and FBLA-PBL
reserves the right to notify law enforcement officials.

Monroe

Friday, November 19 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 20 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

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keynote speakers
FRIDAY
9:00 p.m.–10:15 p.m. Opening General Session International Blrm.
(PBL Reserved Seating)
Keynote Speaker: Alton Jamison
Alton Jamison grew up in a small Virginia town, his
mother struggling to raise him as a single parent while
his father was in and out of prison. Alton faced numer-
ous obstacles and challenges, but was able to believe
in the principle that he is bigger and better than his
environment. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science
degree in mechanical engineering at Old Dominion
University, where he was recognized in Who’s Who
Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.
He also obtained a Master of Arts in Practical Theology
from Regent University. Before becoming a full-time
professional speaker and entrepreneur, he led a sucess-
ful career as an engineer with Northrop Grumman and
United Parcel Service (UPS). His work is featured in two
books, Rekindling the Human Spirit, and That’s My Story
and I’m Sticking To It, from Liberty Publishing. In ad-
dition, he recently completed an inspirational memoir,
No More Handcuffs: 5 Keys To Removing the Mental
Handcuffs From Your Life! As a certified life and success
coach, Alton’s passion is helping others discover and
develop the skills to achieve more than they could ever
imagine.
SATURDAY
5:00 p.m.–6:15 p.m. Closing General Session International Blrm.
(PBL Reserved Seating)
Keynote Speaker: Richard Rowe
Richard Rowe served over 20 years in the U.S. Navy,
living abroad while also visiting over 50 different
countries. He has experienced leadership and human
behavior on all levels, from the entry-level military
person to noted government leaders and different
religious leaders throughout the world. He has pre-
sented over 1,000 speeches and seminars nationally and
internationally. Richard is a certifed master training spe-
cialist for the military (only the top 10 percent of all
facilitators have this certification). He is a member of the
American Society for Training & Development and the
National Speakers Association. He holds an associate
degree in technical instruction, a bachelor of science
in business administration, and a masters of science in
management with a focus on adult learning.

March of Dimes Blue Jeans for Babies Social

This fun social event is scheduled for Saturday,
November 20. All members and advisers are
encouraged to participate and contribute to the
March of Dimes. Bring your $5 donation and get ready to have a great time!

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pbl schedule of events friday, November 19

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19

11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Conference Headquarters Coat Check Room

11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. MarketPlace Monroe
Registration Coat Check Foyer
WORKSHOPS
1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m. PBL Special Opening Session Georgetown
Keynote Speaker: Spencer Behrend, PBL
National President
Social Networking
Professional alliances are the backbone of
the business world. Everyone knows they
need these types of relationships, but
most are unsure how to develop them.
Learn how you can make the right connec-
tions for a more competitive edge.

2:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m. Investing in Your Future Lincoln West

Eric Bell, President,
Greater Washington Jump$tart
Coalition
Understanding your money is a critical
first step in becoming a business leader
in America. This workshop offers practical
strategies to get started on the right path.
(PBL Students—Financial Literacy)

Rocking the Vote—and City Hall Columbia Hall 3-4

Panel Presentation Facilitated by
Brad Howard, Professional Division
Secretary/Treasurer
Join this interactive panel discussion to
talk about how you can get involved in
the political process and engage your
local chapter. Panelists include journal-
ists, legislators, and other young profes-
sionals from the Washington, D.C. area—
some names you may recognize. (PBL
Students and Advisers—Communication)

3:00 p.m.–3:45 p.m. Group Management 2.0: Managing Jefferson East

Group Communication & Data
Janine Mandel, U.S. Marketing Director,
GroupSpaces
Best practices and online tools to stream-
line group management, communications,
and data. (PBL Students—Technology)

7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Registration Coat Check Foyer

8:00 p.m.– 8:30 p.m. Alabama FBLA-PBL State Meeting Jefferson East

Virginia FBLA-PBL State Meeting Columbia Hall 9-10

9:00 p.m.–10:15 p.m. Opening General Session International Blrm.
(PBL Reserved Seating)

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pbl schedule of events Saturday, November 20

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20

8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Exhibitors Foyer

8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Conference Headquarters Coat Check Room

MarketPlace Monroe

WORKSHOPS
9:00 a.m.–9:45 a.m. Adviser Forum Lincoln East
Meet the board of directors and National
Awards program committee.

Connecting Your Chapter with Real Georgetown

World Business Executives
Brad Howard, Professional Division,
National Secretary/Treasurer
Learn how you can use the FBLA-PBL
Professional Division to work with local
business leaders and tie them into your
chapter activities for advice, support, and
some hands-on experience. (PBL Students
and Advisers—FBLA-PBL Programs)

10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m. Authentic Leadership Georgetown

Tania Sederdahl, PBL Mountain Plains
Region Vice President
Discuss the character qualities of an
authentic leader. (PBL Students—
Leadership)

11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Permission 2 Succeed: The Only Georgetown

Person Who Needs to Give it is YOU!
Mark Wiggins, Director of Programs,
Moovin4ward Presentations
Don’t wait on others to give you permis-
sion to achieve your goals. Learn how to
empower yourself to greatness.
(PBL Students—Personal Development)

1:30 p.m.–2:15 p.m. PBL Round Table Discussions Georgetown

2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Adviser Hospitality Hospitality Suite #TBD

Hosted by Washington D.C. FBLA

2:30 p.m.–3:15 p.m. PBL Special Program Closing Session: Georgetown

State Presidents’ Panel and PBL
Information Game

3:30 p.m.–4:15 p.m. PBL State Officers Meeting Georgetown

PBL state officer teams will have the
opportunity to share ideas, network,
and participate in strategic planning.

5:00 p.m.–6:15 p.m. Closing General Session International Blrm.

(PBL Reserved Seating)

9:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. Blue Jeans for Babies Social Event Crystal Blrm.
Bring your $5 donation for the March of
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fbla schedule of events Friday, November 19

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19

11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Conference Headquarters

Coat Check Room
11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. MarketPlace
Monroe
Registration
Coat Check Foyer
WORKSHOPS

1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Building a StyleOwner Mall Lincoln East

Joel Weingarten, CEO and Founder,
StyleOwner
StyleOwner empowers the Facebook
generation to become entrepreneurs
online. Learn about StyleOwner and how
your chapter can build a StyleOwner mall.
(FBLA-PBL Advisers—Technology)

Investing in Your Future Lincoln West

Eric Bell, President, Greater Washington
Jump$tart Coalition
Understanding your money is a critical
first step in becoming a business leader
in America. This workshop offers practical
strategies to get started on the right path.
(FBLA Students—Financial Literacy)

Group Management 2.0: Managing Jefferson East

Group Communication & Data
Janine Mandel, U.S. Marketing Director,
GroupSpaces
Best practices and online tools to stream-
line group management, communications,
and data. (FBLA Students—Technology)

Wiggio.com—Students Collaborating Jefferson West

Using Social Media
Dana Lampert, CEO/Founder, Wiggio
Learn how students and teachers are
using Wiggio to communicate and col-
laborate in academic, extracurricular, and
non-academic groups. (FBLA Students—
Social Media)

6 Tools of Leadership: Preparing to Columbia Hall 1–2

Lead NOW to Have Impact Tomorrow
Mark Wiggins, Director of Programs,
Moovin4ward Presentations
This program will help you understand
some of the basic skills needed to be an
effective leader in school, business, and
life. (FBLA Students—Leadership)

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WORKSHOPS (Cont.)

1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Connecting Your Chapter with Real Columbia Hall 3–4
World Business Executives
Brad Howard, Professional Division,
National Secretary/Treasurer
Learn how you can use the FBLA-PBL
Professional Division to work with local
business leaders and tie them into your
chapter activities for advice, support, and
hands-on experience. (FBLA Students and
Advisers—FBLA-PBL Programs)

WORKSHOPS

2:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m. Building a StyleOwner Mall Lincoln East

Joel Weingarten, CEO and Founder
StyleOwner
StyleOwner empowers the Facebook
generation to become entrepreneurs
online. Learn about StyleOwner and how
your chapter can build a StyleOwner mall.
(FBLA-PBL Advisers—Technology)

Breaking the Ice to Break Barriers Georgetown

Chantell Giere, FBLA Western Region
Vice President
Come participate in fun ice breakers, learn
effective communication, and network with
other FBLA members.
(FBLA Students—Communication)

Group Management 2.0: Managing Group Jefferson East

Communication and Data
Janine Mandel, U.S. Marketing Director,
GroupSpaces
Learn best practices and online tools to
streamline group management,
communications, and data.
(FBLA Students—Technology)

Study Techniques Jefferson West

James Edie, Army National Guard—
Partners in Education
There’s more to good grades than being
smart. Learn how anyone can improve their
study skills, organize their work, and learn
more as they study.
(FBLA Students—Career Development)

6 Tools of Leadership: Preparing to Lead Columbia Hall 1–2

NOW to Have Impact Tomorrow
Mark Wiggins, Director of Programs
Moovin4ward Presentations
This program will help you understand
some of the basic skills needed to be an
effective leader in school, business, and
life. (FBLA Students—Leadership)

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WORKSHOPS

3:00 p.m.–3:45 p.m. Floral Fund-raising Lincoln East

Melissa McDonald, FBLA Adviser and
FBLA-PBL Board; and Darcie Shaffer,
Pennsylvania FBLA Parliamentarian
Looking for a unique way to raise money
for your chapter? Learn how to create live
floral arrangements to sell. Easy to do for
advisers and students! No skill required!
(FBLA Advisers—Fund-raising)

Investing in Your Future Lincoln West

Eric Bell, President, Greater Washington
Jump$tart Coalition
Understanding your money is a critical
first step in becoming a business leader
in America. This workshop offers practical
strategies to get started on the right path.
(FBLA Students—Financial Literacy)

Bye Senior Year, Hello College Georgetown

Usman Ahmed, PBL Eastern Region
Vice President
This interactive workshop will educate at-
tendees on what to expect in college, how
to make the most of freshman year, and
how to prepare using time management
skills, prioritization, and networking.
(FBLA Students—FBLA-PBL Programs)

Budget Buddy Jefferson West

Trenton Stinson, FBLA Adviser
Southside Baptist Christian School
Learn about a free, Web-based budgeting
tool that will help you develop a budget.
(FBLA Students—Financial Literacy)

Boom Boom Pow—From 2000 and Late Columbia Hall 1–2

to 3008: Incorporating Technology into
Today’s Rapidly Changing Business
World
Vivian Tu, Maryland FBLA State Reporter-
Historian; and William J. Fitzpatrick,
Local Chapter Vice President
This high-energy, fast-paced workshop
will teach audience members what they
can do using technology to help further
their local, regional, and state FBLA chap-
ters. (FBLA Students—Technology)

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friday-saturday, November 19–20

WORKSHOPS (Cont.)

3:00 p.m.–3:45 p.m. Rocking the Vote—and City Hall Columbia Hall 3–4
Brad Howard, Professional Division
Secretary/Treasurer
Join this interactive panel discussion to
talk about how you can get involved in the
political process and engage your
local chapter. Panelists include journalists,
legislators, and other young profession-
als from the Washington, D.C. area—some
names you may recognize. (FBLA Students
and Advisers—Communication)

7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. New York FBLA State Meeting Lincoln East

7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Registration Coat Check Foyer

8:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Alabama FBLA-PBL State Meeting Jefferson East

New Jersey FBLA State Meeting Georgetown

North Carolina FBLA State Meeting Columbia Hall 1–4

Virginia FBLA-PBL State Meeting Columbia Hall 9–12

9:00 p.m.–10:15 p.m. Opening General Session International Blrm.

Midnight Curfew

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20

8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Exhibits International Blrm.

Foyer
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Conference Headquarters Coat Check Room

MarketPlace Monroe

WORKSHOPS

9:00 a.m.–9:45 a.m. Adviser Forum Lincoln East

Take advantage of this opportunity to
meet representatives from the board of
directors and the National Awards Program
Committee. (FBLA–PBL Advisers—FBLA–PBL
Programs)

DeVry University Career Shop Lincoln West

Amanda Geist, Director, Partnership
Marketing, DeVry University
This interactive presentation will help you
determine which careers could be a good
fit for you based on a personality assess-
ment. Limit 50 participants.
(FBLA Students—Career Development)

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WORKSHOPS (Cont.)

9:00 a.m.–9:45 a.m. Mind Your Own Business Jefferson West

Alton Jamison, Alton Jamison, LLC
Learn how to properly use social media to
market and grow any business idea. Learn
how to turn a business idea into a reality!
(FBLA-PBL Students—Social Media)

Social Skills for Super Student Columbia Hall 1–2

Leaders
Joel Hilchey, Founder,
The Beanstalk Project
Do you have the social skills for success?
Learn and discuss the top tips and mis-
takes to maximize your impact! (FBLA-PBL
Students—Personal Development)

Community Service . . . It is Part of Columbia Hall 3–4

Your Chapter’s Program of Work
Alabama FBLA State Officers
The workshop will discuss building a
program of work for the local chapter.
Emphasis will be placed on community
service—March of Dimes.
(FBLA Students—FBLA-PBL Programs)

9 Crucial Keys to Improve All Your Columbia Hall 9–10

Relationships
Val Baldwin, Relationship Coach,
Speaker, ABC TV Personality
Discover the 9 “gotta have” people skills
to power boost your relationship success
in your professional and personal life.
(FBLA Students—Communication)

Power Impressions—Making an Columbia Hall 11–12

Entrance
Sharon Hill, Sharon Hill International
Your business entrance should be profes-
sional, quiet, and understated so that you
assimilate seamlessly into the office and
avoid disturbing the work in progress.
(FBLA Students—Personal Development)

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WORKSHOPS

9:00 a.m.–Noon Helpful Tips for New FBLA Advisers Jefferson East
Greg L. Oliver, Director of Marketing
and Educator Relations, FBLA-PBL, Inc.
Join us for a workshop designed to help
guide teachers on the path to a success-
ful year in FBLA. Find out about all the
benefits that membership in our associa-
tion offers your students. Learn how FBLA
fits into your classroom, how to prepare
your students for competitive events and
national leadership conferences, how
national programs complement your
curriculum, and how your members can
win scholarships and cash prizes. (FBLA
Advisers—FBLA-PBL Programs)

WORKSHOPS

10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m. You M.A.T.T.E.R. Lincoln East

Alton Jamison, Alton Jamison, LLC
The speaker challenges attendees to exam-
ine and develop themselves first,
to effectively lead, and help others.
(FBLA Advisers—Personal Development)

DeVry University Career Shop Lincoln West

Amanda Geist, Director, Partnership
Marketing, DeVry University
This interactive presentation will help
students determine what careers could be
a good fit for them based on a personality
assessment. Limit 50 participants.
(FBLA Advisers—Career Development)

Wiggio.com—Students Collaborating Jefferson West

Using Social Media
Dana Lampert, CEO/Founder, Wiggio
Learn how students and teachers are using
Wiggio to communicate and collaborate
in academic, extracurricular, and non-
academic groups. (FBLA Students—Social
Media)

Creativity for Global Citizenship Columbia Hall 1–2

Joel Hilchey, Founder,
The Beanstalk Project
Want to find out what juggling and global
citizenship have in common? Come tap
into your creativity, do good, and laugh a
whole lot! (FBLA-PBL Students—Leadership)

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WORKSHOPS (Cont.)

10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m. Communicating Effectively Columbia Hall 3–4

Darlene Carver, American Management
Association
Communicating effectively is about con-
necting with others on their level, getting
your message heard and hearing others,
and learning how paralanguage can
enhance our communications. This in-
teractive workshop will have participants
working in groups to develop robust
conversations. (FBLA Students and Advis-
ers—Communication)

Bridge the Gender Gap: How to Columbia Hall 9–10

Understand the Opposite Sex
Val Baldwin, Relationship Coach, Speaker,
ABC TV Personality
This enlightening training will help you
recognize, understand, and respect the
male/female differences to be more
productive, have less conflict, and create
stronger bonds in your life. (FBLA Stu-
dents and Advisers—Communication)

Permission 2 Succeed: The Only Columbia Hall 11–12

Person Who Needs to Give it is YOU!
Mark Wiggins, Director of Programs,
Moovin4ward Presentations
Don’t wait on others to give you permis-
sion to achieve your goals. Learn how to
empower yourself to greatness.
(FBLA Students—Personal Development)

WORKSHOPS

11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m. DeVry University Career Shop Lincoln West

Amanda Geist, Director, Partnership
Marketing, DeVry University
This interactive presentation will help
students determine what careers could
be a good fit based on a personality
assessment. Limit 50 participants. (FBLA
Advisers—Career Development)

All You Ever Wanted to Know about Jefferson West

Accounting—But Were Afraid to Ask!
Emily Long, Senior Associate, Campus
Recruiting, KPMG LLP
Think accountants only do tax returns
and bookkeeping? This session will
explain why majoring in accounting is
the best start for any career in business.
(FBLA Students and Advisers—Career
Development)

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WORKSHOPS (Cont.)

11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Workplace Skills Columbia Hall 1–2

James Edie, Army National Guard—
Partners in Education
Good teamwork and a positive attitude
can go a long way in the workplace. Learn
how to show employers that you have
what it takes to succeed. (FBLA Students—
Leadership)

Time Management Columbia Hall 3–4

Darlene Carver, American Management
Association
Does it seem you never have enough
time in the day, even though you have 24
hours? This session discusses some prov-
en strategies to help manage yourself and
gain control of your day. (FBLA Students
and Advisers—Personal Development)

9 Crucial Keys to Improve All Your Columbia Hall 9–10

Relationships
Val Baldwin, Relationship Coach, Speaker,
ABC TV Personality
Discover the 9 “gotta have” people skills
to power boost your relationship success
in your professional and personal life.
(FBLA Students and Advisers—
Communication)

Listening and Hearing Skills Columbia Hall 11–12

Sharon Hill, Sharon Hill International
The result of poor listening is poor long-
term memory and second-rate communi-
cation. Practice and perfect the skill of ac-
tive listening in order to guide and direct
any business conversation in the direction
you want to to go. (FBLA Students—
Communication)

Stop Reinventing the Wheel Lincoln East

Gloria Henderson and Karen Stark, CTE
Professional Educators/Business Owners
Education: Get Real
Save time and money with materials
ready for implementation: standards/
crosswalks, timelines, rubrics, forms, and
technology resources (FBLA Advisers—
Technology)

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WORKSHOPS
1:30 p.m.–2:15 p.m. Simulation Solutions for Personal Lincoln East
Finance and Business Education
Dave Dardano, Global Strategic
Manager, Realityworks
Provide your students with real-world ex-
perience to succeed in business and life.
See interactive technology solutions from
Realityworks for personal financial literacy
and business management.
(FBLA Advisers—Financial Literacy)

DeVry University Career Shop Lincoln West

Amanda Geist, Director, Partnership
Marketing, DeVry University
This interactive presentation will help you
determine which careers could be a good
fit for you based on a personality assess-
ment. Limit 50 participants.
(FBLA Advisers—Career Development)

Social Media Marketing Made Simple Jefferson East

Gina M. Watkins, Regional Development
Director, D.C. Metro Regions, Constant
Contact
See real examples of how to extend your
online marketing reach. Manage your
time, measure your effectiveness, and
transform prospects into passionate
customers that grow your business.(FBLA
Students and Advisers—Social Media)

Getting Into and Choosing the Right Jefferson West

College for You!
Sholon Rucker, Area Diversity Recruiter,
Campus Recruiting, KPMG LLP
Learn what the major factors are in the
college admissions process and what you
can do now to gain admission to your
college of choice! (FBLA Students and
Advisers—Career Development)

Memory Power Columbia Hall 1–2

James Edie, Army National Guard—
Partners in Education
You can remember when it counts. This
presentation gives an understanding of
how human memory works, and steps you
can take to enhance your memory.
(FBLA Students—Personal Development)

Personal Leadership Columbia Hall 3–4

Darlene Carver, American Management
Association
This workshop will give students an
awareness of how personal leadership
impacts their success in the changing
world today. (FBLA Students and
Advisers—Leadership)
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WORKSHOPS (Cont.)

1:30 p.m.–2:15 p.m. Bridge the Gender Gap: How to Columbia Hall 9–10
Understand the Opposite Sex
Val Baldwin, Relationship Coach,
Speaker, ABC TV Personality
This enlightening training will help you
recognize, understand, and respect the
male/female differences to be more
productive, have less conflict, and create
stronger bonds in your life. (FBLA
Students and Advisers—Communication)

Eight Good Reasons to Network Columbia Hall 11–12

Sharon Hill, Sharon Hill International
Effective networking is mandatory in
America’s competitive environment. Learn
techniques along with the difference be-
tween networking and selling.
(FBLA Students—Communication)

2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Adviser Hospitality Hospitality Suite

Hosted by Washington D.C. FBLA # TBD

WORKSHOPS

2:30 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Stop Reinventing the Wheel Lincoln East

Gloria Henderson and Karen Stark, CTE
Professional Educators/Business Owners
Education: Get Real
Save time and money with materials ready
for implementation: standards/crosswalks,
timelines, rubrics, forms, and technology
resources (FBLA Advisers—Technology)

DeVry University Career Shop Lincoln West

Amanda Geist, Director, Partnership
Marketing, DeVry University
This interactive presentation will help
you determine which careers could be a
good fit for you based on a personality
assessment. Limit 50 participants. (FBLA
Students—Career Development)

Communicate It! Jefferson East

Luke D. Christie, South Carolina FBLA
State President
This workshop teaches the ins-and-outs of
interpersonal and organizational communi-
cation. Get the skills you need to commu-
nicate with anybody, in any situation, any-
where! (FBLA Students—Communication)

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WORKSHOPS (Cont.)
2:30 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Getting Into and Choosing the Right Jefferson West
College for You!
Sholon Rucker, Area Diversity Recruiter,
Campus Recruiting, KPMG LLP
Learn what the major factors are in the col-
lege admissions process and what you can
do now to gain admission to your college
of choice! (FBLA Students and Advisers—
Career Development)

Take the Risk! Columbia Hall 1–2

Joel Hilchey, Founder,
The Beanstalk Project
Lead and live with your unique, genuine
character in all you do! (FBLA-PBL Stu-
dents—Leadership)

Conflict Management Columbia Hall 3–4

Darlene Carver, American Management
Association
Learn the different forms of alternative
conflict resolutions and how they can be
used to resolve disputes. Explore and gain
a basic understanding of each technique,
then practice! (FBLA Students and Advis-
ers—Communication)

Start Your StyleOwner Online Store Columbia Hall 9–10

Joel Weingarten, CEO and Founder,
StyleOwner
StyleOwner empowers the Facebook gen-
eration to create and run their own person-
alized online store by sharing brands and
styles with their friends. (FBLA Students—
Technology)

Communication Skills Columbia Hall 11–12

Sharon Hill, Sharon Hill International
Issues of etiquette that arise in the area
of technology point directly to personal
accountability. Learn to avoid obvious
breaches in ethics when using technology
to communicate. (FBLA Students—
Communication)

WORKSHOPS
Lincoln East
3:30 p.m.–4:15 p.m. Everything You Wanted to Know
about Competitive Events
Lee Marcoux, NAP Committee Member
Learn the ins-and-outs of the competitive
events program and how to integrate them
into your classes. Start preparing students
now for your state conference. (FBLA-PBL
Advisers—FBLA-PBL Programs)

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WORKSHOPS (Cont.)

3:30 p.m.–4:15 p.m. Tick Tock, the Clock! Making Time Lincoln West
for March of Dimes
Allison Hauser, Associate Director, National
Youth Leadership, and Katie Swink, March of
Dimes Young Professionals
The March of Dimes has the right tools for
you to improve your time management.
Learn about community service and time
management. (FBLA Students and Advisers—
FBLA-PBL Programs)

Breaking Barriers with the BAA Jefferson East

Lisa Smothers, Membership Director,
FBLA-PBL, Inc.
Would you like to earn state and national
awards for your FBLA activities and your
class assignments? Find out how in this
interactive session. (FBLA Students and
Advisers—FBLA-PBL Programs)

Getting Into and Choosing the Right Jefferson West

College for You! Q&A Session
Sholon Rucker, Area Diversity Recruiter,
Campus Recruiting, KPMG LLP
Do you have quesions about the college
admissions process? Come to this session
and get the answers! (FBLA Students and
Advisers—Career Development)

More Money in Your Pocket! Columbia Hall 1–2

Joel Hilchey, Founder,
The Beanstalk Project
Want to be rich? Or at least, not poor? Beat
the recession with tips to live it up while
keeping money in your pocket! (FBLA-PBL
Students—Personal Development)

Start Your StyleOwner Online Store Columbia Hall 9–10

Joel Weingarten, CEO and Founder
StyleOwner
StyleOwner empowers the Facebook genera-
tion to create and run their own personal-
ized online store by sharing brands and
styles with their friends. (FBLA Students—
Technology)

FBLA State Officers’ Meeting Columbia Hall 11–12

FBLA National Officers
FBLA state officer teams will have the oppor-
tunity to share ideas, network, and partici-
pate in strategic planning.

5:00 p.m.–6:15 p.m. Closing General Session International Blrm.

9:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. Blue Jeans for Babies Social Event Crystal Blrm.
Bring your $5.00 donation for the March
of Dimes and get ready to have a great time.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. International Blrm. Foyer
American Management Associa-
tion—Operation Enterprise
www.amanet.org/oe
Operation Enterprise is the American Man-
agement Association’s young adult leader-
ship division, which develops and delivers
educational programs for youth that prepare
tomorrow’s business leaders.
Army National Guard—Partners in
Education
www.partnersineducation.com
The Partner in Education program connects
teachers and students with “FREE” National
Guard Presentations and Resources. The pro-
gram includes a career mentor database.
Barton College
www.barton.edu
FBLA-PBL scholarship; renewable four-year
$1,000 award for FBLA students attending
and remaining active in the Barton College
PBL chapter.
CouponConnex
www.couponconnex.com
CouponConnex fund-raising can earn you
50% profit while providing discounts to
hundreds of the largest retailers such as
Footlocker, Gap, Macy’s, HP, etc.
Education: Get Real
www.educationgetreal.com
An educational company created by teachers
for teachers providing “turn-key” manuals
(one-time purchase) that are ready for imme-
diate implementation and actually work.
Envision EMI, LLC
www.envisionemi.com
Envision EMI, LLC holds exciting leadership-
focused conferences for our nation’s top stu-
dents. Visit our Web site to find out how you
can enroll in the opportunity of a lifetime!
Goodheart-Willcox Publisher
www.g-w.com
Goodheart-Willcox is a premier publisher for
these subjects: technical, trades, technol-
ogy, family and consumer sciences, business
marketing, and career education.
Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions
www.kaptest.com
Test prep for the SAT, ACT, PSAT, subject
tests and AP exams. Higher score guaranteed
or money back.
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GroupSpaces
www.groupspaces.com
GroupSpaces provides powerful easy-to-use
online tools that take the pain out of manag-
ing clubs, fraternities, sororities, associa-
tions, and other groups.
Johnson & Wales University
www.jwu.edu
Johnson & Wales University offers busi-
ness, hospitality, culinary arts, and technol-
ogy degrees at campuses in Rhode Island,
Florida, Colorado, and North Carolina. FBLA
scholarships are available from $1,000 to
full-tuition.
March of Dimes
www.marchofdimesyouth.com
The mission of the March of Dimes is to im-
prove the health of babies by preventing birth
defects, prematurity, and infant mortality.
Phi Beta Lambda
www.fbla-pbl.org
FBLA members: Discover everything Phi Beta
Lambda, your college counterpart, has to
offer. Visit us to learn more!
Realityworks
www.realityworks.com
Realityworks specializes in interactive tech-
nology giving students real-world experi-
ences. Featuring TimeMAPS financial literacy
software/curriculum and Business Education
Simulations—a Web-based game where stu-
dents run a business.
StyleOwner
www.styleowner.com
StyleOwner empowers the Facebook genera-
tion to CREATE, RUN, and EARN MONEY from
their own personalized online store by shar-
ing their favorite brands and styles with their
friends.
The Fund for American Studies
www.dcinternships.org/ibga
Held at Georgetown University, IBGA is a
summer academic internship program for
undergraduates focused on the relationship
between business and government.
= National Sponsor
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