FBLA TBL May 22 - 3

ONE ASSOCIATION, STAYING ON MISSION
Dear Friends and Leaders of FBLA-PBL,
Eighty-two years ago, Hamden Forkner united business clubs across the United States to found Future
Business Leaders of America (FBLA). Over the years, as our organization matured, we developed
distinct experiences for students by establishing divisions. Meanwhile, as state and territorial organizations
formed and our chapter model developed, we evolved into a more distributed organization.
The last two years have reminded us that our shared mission of developing community-minded
business leaders can only be realized with a commitment to our founder's vision of unity and a " one
association " approach.
Across our nation, we have seen our communities manage competing priorities and deep social
challenges. Yet, we have found innovative ways to come together. FBLA-PBL is a prime example. In
just a little over two years, we have gone from a volunteer board of directors and National Awards
Program Committee to a vibrant team of volunteers making up the ranks of nine committees and
task forces. These volunteer leaders draw their strength from student officers and local and state
advisers, as well as alumni representing business and industry. They provide input on everything from
competitive events and national officer elections to how we will support students through financial
aid programs. You can find more about who is serving and how you can get involved on page 6.
Also, in this special edition of Tomorrow's Business Leader, we offer our annual Leadership Report as an
overview of our Association's 2020-21 membership year statistics. Standing alone, these numbers may
leave a sense of concern. However, when put in context, you will find that they tell a story of committed
advisers and student members who overcame tremendous obstacles and embraced change. We are
pleased to share that, as of this report's publication, our membership numbers have rebounded for all
divisions over last year's numbers (FBLA-ML 12,129 (67% increase), FBLA 142,707 (43% increase), and PBL
2,735 (nearly 10% increase), respectively). We look forward to continued growth in the months to come.
Finally, we invite you to read our FBLA brand story on page 4. While not new to those of us who have
experienced the power of FBLA-PBL, this story is the basis for revitalizing our organization's brand.
It calls on all of us to ensure that we are " one association, " serving our student members and the
advisers who support them.
With appreciation,
Ryan Paul
Chair, FBLA-PBL
Board of Directors
Alexander T. Graham
President & CEO, FBLA-PBL
Board of Directors
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