Kelly FBLA competes at state leadership conference

COLUMBIA - Members of the Kelly High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Chapter recently attended the 2013 Missouri FBLA Leadership Conference in Columbia.

Over 3,000 members and advisers representing 403 chapters throughout the state met to elect state officers, transact business of the state chapter, participate in leadership and career workshops, and compete in the state leadership awards program.

Winning recognition at the state conference was: Hailey Alley with 8th place in Who's Who and recognition for Outstanding Service in Local Chapter. Criteria of the Who's Who award is based up the submission of the student's a cover letter, resume, active participation and dedication to the community and FBLA chapter.

The Kelly High School FBLA Chapter also received an award of recognition for the largest chapter in the Class 2 Division and for its participation in Camp Quality, Joanne Newcomer Scholarship, March of Dimes, Environmental Awareness, Praise for Age and Reach Out and Care.

Other delegates representing Kelly FBLA were Ryan Bambrough -- Database Design and Application, Brent Forck -- Sports Management and Healthcare Administration, Hailey Alley -- Future Business Leader, Lee-Ellen Feezor -- FBLA Principles and Procedures, Seth Perdue -- Technology Concepts, Sydeney Vinyard Business Procedures, Natalie Brazel -- Client Service, Nathan Haney and Dalton Huffman -- Digital Design and Promotion, and Shaina Grigery and Sydeney Vinyard -- Business Presentation.

Debbie Wright is the local chapter adviser and accompanied the students to the conference.

Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda Inc. is a national organization that serves over 225,000 high school, college and professional members. Missouri FBLA is a state association of FBLA-PBL with 15,442 members in 403 chapters across the state, the second largest chapter in the nation. The FBLA-PBL mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.