Early Bird Cost: $120 - (1 st $60 payment by 1/11/16& 2 nd $60 payment by 1/21/16) Regular Cost: $125 by 1/21/16 (No refunds after 2/1/16)

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1 TO: FBLA Members & Parents FROM: Mrs. Geheb DATE: January 7, 2016 (Letter #2) SUBJECT: FBLA 2016 State Leadership Conference (SLC) FBLA's biggest event of the year the State Leadership Conference--is scheduled for March 11-13, 2016 at the Sheraton Hotel at the Keystone Fashion Mall in Indianapolis. For those of you who are new to FBLA, State Leadership Conference (SLC) is an excellent experience, and includes workshops, competitive events, a keynote speaker, students from other Indiana high schools, a dance, and an awards banquet. Students who have attended State Conference say this is one of their best experiences of their high school career. This will be my 16 th State Conference as the KHS FBLA Adviser, and every conference has been a very rewarding experience. The cost to attend the FBLA State Conference at the Early Bird price is $120 you can break the payment up by making your 1 st $60 payment by Monday, January 11, followed by your 2 nd $60 payment by Thursday, January 21. After January 11, the cost to attend the FBLA State Conference will be $125 and must be paid in full by Thursday, January 21. There will be no refunds after Monday, February 1. Several students have completed fundraising to pay for part or all of their State Conference costs, and their remaining balance will be due based on the specified dates. If students prefer, they can make their first $60 payment at our December 10 th meeting before Christmas. The first payment covers the conference registration fees, and the 2 nd payment covers the hotel costs ($60 for two nights with four students per room). Parents are welcome to attend the conference to help chaperone. The Early Bird registration fee for parents is $30. FBLA State Leadership Conference (SLC) Cost and Due Dates: Early Bird Cost: $120 - (1 st $60 payment by 1/11/16& 2 nd $60 payment by 1/21/16) Regular Cost: $125 by 1/21/16 (No refunds after 2/1/16) At the State Conference starting on Friday, March 11, students will: Friday 9:30 AM Depart from school by bus Friday 11 AM 5 pm, Lunch, Competitive Events, Hotel Check In, Dinner (Casual Dress) Friday 7:30 PM General Session w/motivational Speaker (Business Dress) Friday 10 PM Battle of the Chapters Saturday 10 AM 4 PM: Workshops, Competitive Events w/ presentations (Business Dress) Saturday 4 PM 7 PM: Free Time (Dinner & Mall) ** You cannot leave premises. ** Saturday 7 PM General Session (Public Speaking 1 winner speech) (Business Dress) Saturday 9:30-11:30 PM Dance (Curfew: Midnight) Sunday 9 AM Formal Brunch (included in your registration fees) & Awards Program Students must submit their competitive event choices to Mrs. Geheb by January 21. Each member attending the FBLA State Leadership Conference (SLC) must compete in a minimum of two competitive events and up to five events. Competitive events can be individual or team events. Some of the events are an objective tests (scantron) and / or presentation events, and others are pre-judged events. Events that are pre-judged will have a postmark deadline of 2/6. Please see the

2 attached list of competitive events, then go to competitive events for specific details. The three top placements in each event will automatically qualify to attend the FBLA National Leadership Conference (NLC) in Atlanta, GA, June 29-July 2. If you place in the top thee of your event, you are not required to attend the National Conference. If you decline, the next contestant will have the opportunity to attend the National Conference in your place. Students who attend NLC must fundraise or pay a portion of their hotel costs and conference registration, approximately $300. Conference Dress Code: Professional/ Business dress code is required on: Friday evening; all day Saturday and Sunday at all FBLA events. Casual dress is allowed on Friday during the day and at the dance on Saturday night. (Please note: The Indiana FBLA Business dress code requires girls to wear slacks no dresses or skirts.) See Professional and Casual Business dress code on Indiana FBLA website. We will travel to Indianapolis via a regular school bus, leaving on Friday morning and returning by 2 pm on Sunday afternoon. All students will participate in competitive events on Friday and possibly on Saturday; attend all three General Sessions: Friday evening, Saturday evening, and Sunday morning; attend two workshops on Saturday (unless your competitive event conflicts with the times of the workshops). School rules apply as this is a school-related trip. You will be expected to follow all rules or your parents will be notified. You will be responsible for all of your meals except for the formal brunch on Sunday which is covered by your conference registration fee. There are some restaurants at the food court with meals averaging around $8 - $10 and restaurants within walking distance from the hotel. We can also order pizza and have it delivered on Friday and Saturday evening. We will arrange for a school bus to take us to lunch on Friday as a group. It is also recommended that you bring snacks. If you or your parents have any questions, please contact Mrs. Geheb at , or vgeheb@kokomoschools.com All Competitive Events are listed on the Indiana FBLA Web site under the Handbook tab. Additional details can be found on the National FBLA Website under Competitive Events. Indiana FBLA Web site: National FBLA Web site: Parent Permission Form: To ensure that I have your parent or guardians consent for you to attend the three-day FBLA State Leadership Conference in Indianapolis on March 11-13, 2016, please have your parent or guardian sign the attached form. This includes all students who have previously paid for their conference by participating in fundraising. If you are registering for conference at the Early Bird Rate, please return the parent permission form to Mrs. Geheb by Monday, January 11, otherwise the form will be due by January 21.

3 FBLA Leadership Conference State PARENT PERMISSION FORM Destination: Trip Date: Sheraton Keystone Fashion Mall, Indianapolis March 11-13, 2016 Items required for the trip: Business attire and $40 for meals Return this form to Mrs. Geheb by the end of the day on Monday, January 11 if registering by the Early Bird Deadline; otherwise, return to Mrs. Geheb by Thursday, January 21. *** Last day to cancel with a refund: Monday, February 1, 2016 Per my signature, I, parent/guardian of Certify to the best of my knowledge that the following information and statements are accurate and true. Student Name: Birthdate: / / (Last) (First) (M.I.) (mo) (day) (yr) Student at : Kokomo High School Grade Level: Teacher s Name: Mrs.Geheb Your Full Address: Parent Contact Phone: Parent/Guardian Name(s): Emergency Contact (other than parent/guardian when parent/guardian cannot be reached.) Name: Relationship to Student: Address: Phone: Medical Information: Doctor s Name: Phone: Health Insurance Carrier: Policyholder Name: Policy Number:

4 I understand that all students participating in the trip are required to ride in transportation provided by the school. The school district will not be liable for injuries to students riding in vehicles not provided by the school. I understand that the District s rules and regulations regarding conduct and discipline apply while students are participating in the trip. Also, the student is required to follow any special rules developed for this trip. I have read and understood this permission form and I sign it voluntarily and with full knowledge of its significance. I hereby give permission for my student to participate in this trip. Signed by: (Parent/Guardian) Date FBLA CODE OF CONDUCT Indiana FBLA members have an excellent reputation. Your conduct at every FBLA function should make a positive contribution to extending that reputation. Listed here are rules of conduct for the State Leadership Conference. All participants 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. 2. Obey all school rules and hotel rules as well as local, state, and federal laws. Avoid all drug, alcohol and tobacco use. 3. Avoid conduct not conducive to an educational conference. Such conduct includes, but is not limited to, actions disrupting the business-like atmosphere, association with non-conference individuals, or activities that endanger self or others (running in the General Sessions, standing on chairs, using laser pointes during workshops, bodysurfing at dances, etc.) 4. Keep their advisers informed of their activities and whereabouts at all times. Accidents, and injuries must be reported to local and state advisers immediately. Do not walk alone. 5. Observe the curfews as listed in the conference program. Local and state advisers as well as security personnel will enforce curfews. Curfew is defined as being in your own assigned room by the designated hour with a noise level that will not disturb other hotel guests. 6. Act as professional guests in all conference facilities. Participants must obey the rules of these facilities. The facilities have the right to ask attendees to leave. Do not throw anything out of windows or over balconies. Do not run down hallways. Let riders exit the elevators before attempting to get on. Noise should be kept at a reasonable volume, especially in the hotels. Remember there are other guests in the hotels that 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.

5 Individuals or chapters responsible for damages to any property or furnishings will be responsible for its repair or replacement. All chapter advisers are responsible for the supervision of all attendees conduct. Disregarding or Violating the Code of Conduct Participants 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. Additional action may be taken by the participant s school or law enforcement agencies. Parents and/or guardians will be notified and FBLA reserves the right to notify school administrators and law enforcement. I a g r ee to a b i d e b y t h e C od e o f C o n d u ct a n d t h e D r ess C ode Sig n e d : Ch a p te r : Kokomo High School FBLA Chapter Date

6 SLC DRESS CODE FOR ADVISERS, MEMBERS, AND GUESTS 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, area 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 outside the hotel. Professional attire acceptable for official FBLA activities include: Males Business suit with collar dress shirt, and necktie or Sport coat, dress slacks, collar shirt, and necktie or Dress slacks, collar shirt, and necktie Banded collar shirt may be worn only if sport coat or business suit is worn Dress shoes and socks Females Business pantsuit Dress slacks with blouse or sweater or Capris or gauchos with coordinating jacket/suit, worn below the knee Dress shoes (sling-back and open-toe shoes accepted) 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, spaghetti straps, strapless, extremely short and/or tight-fitting or low-cut blouses/tops/dresses/skirts/pants 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