AHS Celebrates New FBLA Officers

By Remel Williams, co-marketing/public relations officer 

Alexander High School’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) club has been busy planning activities for the school year and embracing the 2013-2014 state motto: "Chart Your Course.”

Elections for the school’s 2013-2014 FBLA officers were recently held. Each candidate interested in running for an office submitted an application to the Chapter’s Sponsor, Mrs. Chapman. Each candidate had to specify any position(s) in which they had an interest. After receiving the applications, a slate of officers was composed and presented to the membership.

On Aug. 13, the following FBLA Officers were announced and congratulated:

The 2013-2014 FBLA Officers:                     
 Tyler White - President
 Maegan Clay - Vice-President
 Kealen Wesley - Secretary
 Jay McKown – Membership Director
 Rachel Ash - Treasurer
 Spencer Crass – Marketing/Public Relations Officer
 Remel Williams – Marketing/Public Relations Officer
 Mia Roberts – Recorder
 Thomas Reidenbach – Recorder
 Kwajalien Jones – Community Service Director
 Lauren Boyd – Historian

Georgia FBLA is a nonprofit student organization committed to preparing today's students for success in business leadership. With more than 50 years of experience, Georgia FBLA is the premiere organization for student leaders. Georgia is the largest FBLA chapter in the nation with more than 17,500 members.

FBLA is an important partner in the success of school-to-work programs, business education curriculums, and student leadership development. FBLA is recognized by the U.S. Departments of Education and Labor as an integral part of a co-curricular approach to business and leadership education.
The FBLA mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. We bring our mission to life through the application of our motto: Service, Education, and Progress.

The newly elected and appointed officers, the members, and the advisors look forward to a great year in FBLA as they embrace the state motto and “Chart their Course.”