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The NHS FBLA Chapter invites you to join us on the first Thursday of every month (changes due to circumstances sometimes) to learn about Business and Leaderhsip opportunites that exist now and in your future.  We strive to keep all members informed of NHS FBLA events throughout the year explaining the who,what, where, why, and how of your chance to participate and grow as a future business leader.  Chapter meeting activities include games, food, drinks, special guests, and FUN!  The NHS FBLA Chapter hopes you'll stop by and see what we have to offer you!  Who knows, maybe it's a match made in heaven!  Come check us out!

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 NHS DECA & FBLA Can Food Drive 

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Our first NHS FBLA Chapter Community Service Project for the 2010 - 2011 year was  to connect with the NHS DECA Chapter and implement a Can Food Drive for a local Food Distribution organization.  Cans of food were donated by students and teachers who competed for a free Coffee & Doughnut Party which was paid for by the FBLA and DECA Chapters.  In addiition to classrooms collecting cans of food, FBLA and DECA members collected cans of food from local Kroger customers as they entered and departed from the store.  Mr. Smith, the NHS Band Director, and his students collected the highest total of cans.  They reported back to us that the coffee and doughnuts were delicious

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On Thursday, October 14th, 2010, the NHS FBLA Chapter members and students who were interested in joining FBLA, loaded up on school busses to attend the Georgia Future Business Leaders of America Fall Motivational Rally at the Georgia State Fair in Perry, Georgia.  The rally is held at the begnning of every year for FBLA members, as well as students interested in becoming members, to have an opportunity to learn what Georgia FBLA is and does throughout the year.  Over 7000 students and their advisors from all across Georgia come together to celebrate, learn, and socialize about business and leadership skills.  The State Officers are introduced and they explain State Events and State Projects to be conducted during the year.  A special guest shares his life experiences on how to be a successful student, productive member of society, and successful business leader.  The afternoon was spent having fun, fun, fun!  Students were able to enjoy the activities of the Georgia State Fair including rides, games, arcades and food.  Cotton candy, turkey legs, corn dogs, ice cream, and fried snicker bars were just a sampling of the foods offered.  Upon arriving home, students stepped off the bus in a worn out daze but with broad smiles on their faces.  I do believe they enjoyed and received plenty of motivation to get them through the year.  It was terrific to see their motivation; after all that was the point of attending the rally!

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The NHS FBLA Chapter Officers kicked off their annual recruitment of new members at the Annual Newton High School Club Day with a display and powerpoint of Georgia and local FBLA activities.  Many other NHS Clubs were represented but FBLA received a lot of attention from students interested in joining the NHS Chapter.  Looks like we are off to a great year thanks to the hard work of our NHS FBLA officers!

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NHS FBLA Chapter members were given a terrific opportunity to demonstate their passion for a future career by volunteering to demonstate, teach and present their career choice to students attending Porterdale Elementary School at the Porterdale Career Day.  Community organizations, businesses, and public services volunteered their times and efforts to demonstrate a variety of career field opportunities to the elementary students.  FBLA members presented on accounting, hospitality, nursing, administrative, and business careers.  Chapter members enjoyed the day's activities as much as the Porterdale student's enjoyed theirs.  Fun was had by all and the Porterdale staff was thrilled to have our NHS FBLA Chapter members participate in such a worthy community service.

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On Tuesday, November 9th, 2010 the Newton High School Future Business Leaders of America officers attended a once in a lifetime opportunity “Seize the Day” motivational seminar at the Phillips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 

Quoted directly from the Seize the Day website the event offered our students empowerment and encouragement.

“Seize the Day! events have been created to bring together people from all walks of life for one thrilling day of inspiration, rejuvenation, education and motivation. It does not matter where you come from, whether you attend this seminar as a CEO or a homemaker, as a business owner or an employee, as a student or an educator. What does matter is that you seize this opportunity to explore options for possibly improving every major area of your life and your career.

Seize the Day! seminars feature America’s foremost success experts in career, finance, health, fitness, time management and personal development. These outstanding leaders, thinkers and visionaries will share their amazing life stories – their secrets, strategies and game plans for success – all designed to challenge, humor, confront, enlighten and empower you.

This may be just what you’re looking for to ignite that inner passion in yourself and others, energizing you to sharpen your business skills, accelerate your goals, grow your income, solve major problems, or at the very least, dare to dream.

These seminars can initiate that first step toward powerful change. While any transformation that occurs will take place within the individual, there is no denying the power of the ripple effect, starting with an inner change in mind, heart and attitude… and potentially extending beyond to improved job performances, better workplaces, happier marriages, healthier families and stronger communities”

NHS FBLA officers were empowered and encouraged with the personal stories of Terry Bradshaw, Laura Bush, Sarah Palin, Ben Stein, Bill O’Reilly, Tom Hopkins, John Maxwell, Phil Town, Les Brown, and John Smoltz.  The students enjoyed listening to the speakers and realized that the opportunity to reach our dreams lies within each of us.

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The Newton High School Chapters of DECA & FBLA attended DECA/FBLA College Fair & Hawks Nite November 3^rd. The chapters road with the DECA/FBLA Chapters from Alcovy High School.

This year’s DECA/FBLA event opened with the college fair in Phillips Arena. Students were able to speak with college recruiters and get information about colleges throughout the state. After the college fair, DECA and FBLA members were able to hear Hawks and Phillips Arena employees discuss careers in broadcasting, marketing and video production. The event was topped off with the Hawks Game against the Detroit Pistons.

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The NHS FBLA Chapter sponsored a school wide Can Food Drive from November 8th, 2010 through November 19th, 2010.  Students and teachers were motivated by four opportunities to win $50.00 cash to be used for a “Block Party”.   The NHS FBLA Chapter teamed up with the local Georgia Army National Guard Recruiting Office to provide the $200 cash incentive.  Teachers who collected the most cans from all their blocks were declared winners and had the option of throwing a “Block Party” for all their blocks or just the one block that donated the most cans for that teacher.

Our school wide can collection goal was 1000 cans.  On the next to last day we were struggling to meet the goal with only 450 cans collected.  The final day demonstrated the great character and pride of every student and faculty member of Newton High School. We not only met our goal of 1000 cans, but surpassed the goal by another 1000 cans for a total collection of over 2000 cans! 

The 2000 cans of food were donated to Solid Rock Willing Helpers food pantry located behind Solid Rock Baptist Church off of Brown Bridge Road on November 23rd, 2010.  The gift of care was just in time to provide many individuals a wonderful and Happy Thanksgiving!                                                                                                                   

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The Newton High School Future Business Leaders of America Chapter celebrated the holiday season on December 2nd, 2010 by hosting a party in the NHS Media Center.  All members were invited to partake of food, gifts, and entertainment provided by Ms. Brown, Ms. Lary, and Mr. O.  The meal consisted of wings, fries, and drinks with a holiday cake for dessert.  Members were also given a holiday gift bag full of sweet candy delights.  Wrapped gifts were also given out playing the gift game where students drew numbers and then selected a wrapped gift which could be taken by the next student if they liked and wanted the previous gift.  Members enjoyed their time together, the food, entertainment & gifts.  The NHS FBLA Chapter wishes you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!   

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The Newton High School Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America sponsored a Christmas Coat & Clothes (CCC) Drive from December 1st through December 10th 2010.  The chapter hooked up with the local National Army Guard Recruiters, Sgt. Simmons and PFC Williams to offer two $50 cash prizes as incentives for NHS students and faculty participation.  The two teachers who collected the highest number of items were rewarded with the $50 cash prizes to pay for a “Block Party” for their block of students who collected and donated the most items.  All clothing items were donated to the local Covington Goodwill Center located on Highway 278 where items are resold to the public to support the mission of Goodwill.  The mission of Goodwill Centers as stated on their website is

“Goodwill Industries International enhances the dignity and quality of life of individuals, families and communities by eliminating barriers to opportunity and helping people in need reach their fullest potential through the power of work.”

The winners were Mr. Banks who collected 180 items and Mr. Bryan who collected over 700 items.  Over 1400 items were donated from Newton High School over the ten days. 

The NHS FBLA Chapter would  like to give a shout  out of “GO RAMS” to the students and faculty who supported our community service activity.

Another CCC Drive was sponsored by NHS FBLA from January 5th, 2011 through January 21st, 2011.  Over 2000 items were donated by NHS students and faculty.  The chapter hooked up with the local National Army Guard Recruiters, Sgt. Simmons and PFC Williams to offer four cash prizes as incentives for NHS students and faculty participation.  The teachers who collected the highest number of items were rewarded with the $50 cash prizes to pay for a “Block Party” for their block of students who collected and donated the most items.  All clothing items were donated to the local Covington Goodwill Center located on Highway 278.  The winners were Ms. Imbert; collected 208 items, Ms. Jackson; collected 268 items; Mr. Bryan; collected 309 items; and Mr. Banks who collected over 600 items.  The NHS FBLA Chapter appreciates the support of this Community Service Project by Newton High School.

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Seventeen members of the NHS FBLA Chapter attended the Georgia FBLA Region 14 Leadership Conference on January 21st, 2011 at Jasper High School in Monticello, Georgia.  Each member competed in two competitive events by taking an online test or performing in front of judges.  Members had the opportunity to attend workshops on business and leadership skills, eat a Chick-Fil-A dinner, and be presented with awards for their competition events.  The NHS FBLA Chapter came away with ten winners, six of who qualified to compete at the State Leadership Conference in March of 2011.  The six members and their competitive event were:  Ifeoma Egbulem - Business Calculations, Kiara Lee - Business Calculations, Chidimma Egbulem - Business Communication, Jones Murphy - Business Communication and Impromptu Speaking, and Chrishandra Perkins - Introduction to Business Communication.  Congraulations to all our Winners!

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The Newton High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Chapter, in conjunction with the Atlanta Food Bank and the Internal Revenue Volunteer Income Tax Assistance/Tax Counseling for the Elderly (VITA/TCE) programs will be providing a Free Tax Service for qualified taxpayers during the month of February, 2011.  The Free Tax Service will be located in Room 9, at Newton High School.

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On February 15th, 2011 the President of each of the Career Technical Student Organization's (CTSO's), including FBLA,  at Newton High School had the opportunity to attend the The Georgia CTSO Legislative Luncheon.  The Georgia CTSO Legislative Luncheon is sponsored by the 7 Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO's) and attended by Georgia's State Representatives and Senators along with VIP's from the Georgia Department of Education such as the State Superintendent.  The priorities of this luncheon are as follows:

• Protect and monitor the current Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education funding in the FY10 Supplemental and FY11 Budgets to ensure maintenance of current levels.
• Reinforce the role that Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education plays at the local level in the areas of workforce development and high school completion.
• Continue to seek additional monies for restoration of the Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education supervision funding, extended day/year and industry certification.
• Continue to provide leadership and support for Career and Technical Student Organizations CTI, DECA, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, HOSA, SkillsUSA, and TSA).
• Participate in Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education as well as Career and Technical Student Organization activities to gain a better understanding of the programs and the benefits that they offer student members.

NHS CTSO Officers toured the State Captiol Building, met with State Legislators, and spent the day with Mr. Woodard who is the Newton County School System's CTAE Director.  Student's enjoyed the food, the opportunity to socialize with other CTSO officers from across the state of Georgia, and to let legislators know their concerns about the funding and future of CTSO's in Georgia. 

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Six NHS FBLA Chapter members, along with two NHS FBLA advisors, attended the Georgia FBLA State Leadership Conference on March 18th and 19th held in Atlanta at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.  The members attending were; Kareena Small, Kiara Lee, Laura Harris, Chrishandra Perkins, Bradford Porter, and Chase Dial.  Advisors were Mr. O and Ms. Brown.  The two days provided ample opportunities for students to compete in events and to attend a variety of Leadership Sessions.  Leadership Sessions included titles such as "Rock the SAT", "Social Networks", "Networking in the Mordern World", "Awaken the Leader in You", as well as 50 other pertinent titles to help students become Future Business Leaders of America.  On Saturday night, after competitions were completed, we attended the "Awards of Excellence" program to celebrate with the winners!  Although, NHS did not win any awards we had fun cheering on the many students from Eastside High School who did win, including three students who won the opportunity to attend the FBLA National Leadership Conference to be held in Orlando, Florida this summer.  We didn't have much free time but we took a few hours on Saturday afternoon to ride MARTA to Lenox Mall where we all had fun shopping and dining.  Four of our students had never had the experience of riding the subway and seemed thrilled to have had the experience.  We're looking forward to next year and hoping to send NHS FBLA members to the National Leadership Conference!  Make your plans now to join and participate in the 2011 - 2012 NHS FBLA Chapter!

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