Take advantage of this great opportunity! Simply complete a profile sheet and return it to Mrs. Waters (room 142) or any of our officers along with your dues. We are past the Early Deadline of October 15th, but you can still join and participate in all the year's activities!
Meet this year's officer team:
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The River Hill FBLA chapter returned home from States this afternoon, exhausted physically, mentally and emotionally, but with several outstanding victories in hand.
We'd like to announce that we will have three newly inducted State officers representing River Hill during 2008-2009: Lissa Murakami as State Historian, Irene Chen as State Parliamentarian and Sam Storey as State Secretary. Congratulations to these outstanding members who will be taking on the responsbilities of State office in the coming year!
We are even more excited to announce that River Hill has once again been named the Maryland FBLA Conference Champion, our fifth year as the reigning state champion. There is not much to say except thank you, to every member, to every parent, to our advisor, Ms. Waters and everyone else who has extended their assistance in making this success possible. A full list will be forthcoming, but River Hill placed in 11 3rd place awards, 8 2nd place awards, and 13 1st place awards! It is important to note that our victory was not easy; rather, the top spot went back and forth between several chapters before the conclusion. Each and every member's dedicated effort was crucial for our entire chapter as a whole to reach its full potential, and for that dedication, we thank you once more.
On a more personal note, this will be the last SLC for your senior officers, Liz, Anita and I. The past few years in FBLA have been amazing for all of us and this conference was as good as any. Looking ahead to the national conference in Atlanta, we hope to see many of you again one final time before we say goodbye to FBLA.
Also, happy, happy birthday Elizabeth Ding :)
This is a picture we took at the end of SLC 2007, conference champions 4th year in a row! River Hill is a big name on the state level and we're aiming straight for the top again this year. Don't let us down! Besides studying for your event (see here for some previously used tests), don't forget to bring different formal outfits. Jackets, slacks, shirts, ties, belts, socks and shoes for guys, jacket, blouse, skirt or pants for girls. And maybe a good luck charm.
The theme I'm going to be emphasizing is punctuality: Be on time! We're going to leave at 3PM tomorrow, April 10th, from the lobby. Be on time to the opening and closing ceremonies on Thursday night and Saturday morning respectively. Above all, make absolutely sure to be on time to all of your events!
I hope everyone's getting pumped for States, because I promise you that it's an experience you'll never forget.
The FBLA Maryland State Leadership Conference is quickly approaching!
For all the members who have never been to the conference, be prepared for a treat! The conference starts out with an opening ceremony consisting of a presentation of the officers and candidates, several speeches by different officers and candidates, as well as a speech by a distinguished keynote speaker. Following the formalities, dinner will be served and all of next year's officers will begin their campaigns. Over the course of the next 24 hours, everyone will be showered with assorted goodies by the candidates, compete in their particular events, and have some good times with friends new and old. Sunday, the awards ceremony will be held. Walking across that stage is a great feeling, so be sure to place!
In less than two weeks, we will be at the conference competing to hold our four-year running state title. In hopes of placing, ALL competitors should be studying and preparing for their events at this point; we don't have that much longer to get ready! If you still do not have study materials for your event topics please stop by Ms. Waters' room or talk to Liz Ding or Anita Ram ASAP. It is essential that every competitor is over-prepared for their event topic(s).
Also, River Hill has three current chapter officers running for state positions: Rocky Bostick, Sam Storey, and Lissa Murakami. I believe I speak for the three of them when I say they would greatly appreciate it if everyone could help them campaign during the conference by handing out fliers and goodies, or just talking highly of them to other members around throughout the conference.
The 2008 SLC is sure to be a blast, and I can't wait to see everyone there!
