publick speaking
PUBLIC SPEAKING I—INDIVIDUAL EVENT
SECTION, STATE, AND NATIONAL COMPETITION
This event recognizes FBLA members who are beginning to develop qualities of business leadership by developing effective speaking skills.
ELIGIBILITY
FBLA members currently enrolled in grades 7-10* are eligible to compete in this event.
A participant may not have previously competed in this event or Public Speaking II at the national level.
Section: Each local chapter may enter one (1) member.
State: The top two (2) winners from section competition will represent their section at the State Leadership Conference. The outline and folder prepared for section is NOT required at state level. However, the student must be able to provide the event administrator with the title of the speech.
National: The first and second place winner in state competition will represent California at the National Leadership Conference. Advisers and participants should refer to the latest edition of the FBLA Chapter Management Handbook for national competitive event guidelines.
OVERVIEW
This event consists of a four (4) minute speech. The speech must be of a business nature and must be developed from one or more of the nine (9) FBLA-PBL goals. The goals include:
Develop competent, aggressive, business leadership.
Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and in their work.
Create more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise.
Encourage members in the development of individual projects which contribute to the improvement of home, business, and community
Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship and foster patriotism.
Encourage and practice efficient money management.
Encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty.
Assist students in the establishment of occupational goals.
Facilitate the transition from school to work.
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*If a student in grades 7 or 8 places first or second at the State Leadership Conference, he/she may not
SECTION, STATE, AND NATIONAL COMPETITION
This event recognizes FBLA members who are beginning to develop qualities of business leadership by developing effective speaking skills.
ELIGIBILITY
FBLA members currently enrolled in grades 7-10* are eligible to compete in this event.
A participant may not have previously competed in this event or Public Speaking II at the national level.
Section: Each local chapter may enter one (1) member.
State: The top two (2) winners from section competition will represent their section at the State Leadership Conference. The outline and folder prepared for section is NOT required at state level. However, the student must be able to provide the event administrator with the title of the speech.
National: The first and second place winner in state competition will represent California at the National Leadership Conference. Advisers and participants should refer to the latest edition of the FBLA Chapter Management Handbook for national competitive event guidelines.
OVERVIEW
This event consists of a four (4) minute speech. The speech must be of a business nature and must be developed from one or more of the nine (9) FBLA-PBL goals. The goals include:
Develop competent, aggressive, business leadership.
Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and in their work.
Create more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise.
Encourage members in the development of individual projects which contribute to the improvement of home, business, and community
Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship and foster patriotism.
Encourage and practice efficient money management.
Encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty.
Assist students in the establishment of occupational goals.
Facilitate the transition from school to work.
(continued)
*If a student in grades 7 or 8 places first or second at the State Leadership Conference, he/she may not