This document provides guidance for writing successful chapter reports for Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) competitions. It outlines the common requirements for all event reports, including being bound, not exceeding 30 pages, and including 2 copies. Four specific event types are described: the Local Chapter Annual Business Report, American Enterprise Project, Community Service Project, and Partnership with Business Project. For each, the document provides an overview and indicates the relevant national guidelines. It emphasizes being original, brainstorming ideas, and tailoring presentations to the specific event ratings sheets. Deadlines and length limits are also stated. In summary, the document offers reporting templates and advice for FBLA chapter events.

1. Writing Successful Chapter Reports
Tracy Danovsky & Nicky Feucht

2. Chapter Event Reports
• Local Chapter Annual Business Report
• American Enterprise Project
• Community Service Project
• Partnership with a Business Project

3. Common Parts of ALL Events
• Individual or team up to 3 people
• Chapter event – get entire chapter involved
• Deadlines –
• March 6 for SLC
• 2nd Friday in May for NLC
• 2 copies of BOUND reports to be submitted
• Reports not to exceed 30 pages; pages numbered
• Read the National Guidelines AND the State Guidelines!

4. Local Chapter
Annual Business Report
National Guidelines & Event Materials
• Include chapter’s annual business
• Covers time frame for SLC to SLC
• Includes chapter
history, productivity, recognition, businesslike procedures
• Follow rating sheet and use same headings from rating sheet
• Be creative with the report formatting
• No performance portion

5. American Enterprise Project
National Guidelines & Event Materials
• Promote awareness of some facet of the American
enterprise system within the school and/or community
• Help members to learn more about the economic system
• Develop informational/educational program to share knowledge
• Project should not raise money for chapter
• What is the American enterprise system?

6. Community Service Project
National Guidelines & Event Materials
• Chapters successfully implement community service
projects to serve the citizens of their community
• Describe one chapter project that serves your community
• Chapter participation rather than individual participation
• Not meant to raise money for the chapter

7. Partnership with Business Project
National Guidelines & Event Materials
• Develop and implement the most innovative, creative, and
effective partnership plan.
• Learn about a business through communication and
interaction with the business community
• Bring business leaders and FBLA members together in a
positive working relationship through innovative programs
• Is not a fundraising event

8. Best Advice for ALL Event Reports…
Be original

9. Brainstorm
Write down as many ideas
for your topic as you can
think of... Then report to the
group!

10. Performance Guidelines & Tips
• 7-minute presentation (except Local Chapter Annual
Business Report); 5-point deduction if over 7 minutes
• 5-minutes prep time
• Practice setting up equipment
• Have back-up plan, extra cords, etc.
• 3-minute question-answer period
• Up to three (3) chapter members may present
• All must verbally participate in performance
• All must be prepared to answer questions

11. Performance Guidelines & Tips
• Tailor performance to ratings sheets
• Follow dress code; some teams dress the same or
complimentary to one another
• Don’t have to create a PowerPoint presentation; use charts
or other visual aides
• Practice, Practice, Practice

12. Questions?
Tracy Danovsky
Superior High School
2600 Catlin Avenue
Superior, WI 54880
tracy.danovsky@superior.k12.wi.us
Nicky Feucht
Lomira High School
1030 Fourth Street
Lomira, WI 53048
nfeucht@lomira.k12.wi.us