SOApp1 -- State Officer Candidate Application part 1

State Officer Candidate Application

Part 1 -- To Be Completed by the State Officer Candidate
STATE OFFICER CANDIDATE APPLICATION INFORMATION

Deadline: December 15, 2026, by 5:00 pm
1. Part 1: To be completed by the state officer candidate applicant
2. Part 2: To be completed by the state officer's adviser

3. ALL elements must be completed, or your name will not be invited to the interview process or placed on the ballot.
4. The application process will require the following as part of the process (in PDF format):

a. Letter of Application (uploaded by the applicant)
b. Resume (uploaded by the applicant)
c. Official School Transcript (uploaded by the applicant)
d. Approval Signatures Form (uploaded by the applicant)
e. Applicant Color Headshot in Business Attire (jpg or png format/uploaded by the applicant/shoulders and above)

f.  Adviser's Recommendation Letter (uploaded by the applicant's adviser)
g.  School Administrator or School Counselor Recommendation Letter (uploaded by the applicant's adviser)
h. Other Teacher, Coach, or Employer Recommendation Letter (uploaded by the applicant's adviser)
i.  Adviser 1 Color Headshot in Business Attire (jpg or png format/uploaded by the adviser/shoulders and above)
j. Adviser 2 (if applicable) Color Headshot in Business Attire (jpg or png format/uploaded by the adviser/shoulders and above)

LETTER OF APPLICATION (one page) summarizing qualifications and reasons why the applicant would be an asset to the state officer team and addressed to:
Bruce Boncal
PA FBLA Executive Director/State Chairman
PO Box 5085
Jersey Shore, PA 1770

RESUME (two pages maximum) should include:
1. FBLA experience/activities
2. FBLA offices/leadership positions held
3. Other activities/leadership positions held in other organizations
3. Business/business-related classes taken
4. Employment experience

APPROVAL SIGNATURES FORM, which requires:
1. applicant signature
2. parent signature
3. adviser signature
4. school administrator signature

OFFICIAL SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT (allow for time to be generated by the guidance department)

THREE RECOMMENDATION LETTERS (one-page per person/uploaded by the applicant's adviser)
POSITION INFORMATION
I would like to be considered as an applicant for the following officer position:
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

President/First Vice President Applicants
If an applicant is running for the office of president or vice president, he/she must hold or have held the office of FBLA local chaper president or region president, region vice president, region secretary, or region treasurer or any other FBLA state office by October 01 of the year in which they file their application for state office.

Secretary, Treasurer, Reporter Applicants
If an applicant is running for the office of secretary, treasurer, or reporter, he/she must currently hold or have held an FBLA office at the local, region, or state levels, OR hold or have held an equivalent office in an organization on the approved list of national activities by the National Association of Secondary School Principals.

Vice Presidents at Large Applicants
If an applicant is running for the position of vice president at large, the student must be a current grade 9 or 10 student and have at least two years remaining as an active member. The applicant is not required to have held an FBLA local or regional office or a comparable office.

Parliamentarian
The office of parliamentarian is not an elected office; any member with a demonstrated knowledge of Parliamentary Procedure may apply. The applicant who completes the application process and scores the highest on the written portion of the Parliamentary Procedure test will be appointed.
I currently hold or have held elective office at either a local, regional, state FBLA chapter or comparative office in an organization on the approved list of activities released by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).
Include organization name, offices held, and specific dates.
APPLICANT BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Applicant Name

First NameLast Name
FBLA School/Chapter Name
FBLA Region #
Applicant's Current Grade Level
Applicant's Personal Email Address
example@example.com
Applicant's Cell Phone Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Are you, as the applicant, able to receive texts as this cell phone number?
Applicant Home Phone Number
If not a landline number, list a parent's cell phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Applicant's Parent/Guardian 1 Name

First NameLast Name
Applicant's Parent/Guardian 2 Name

First NameLast Name
Applicant's Home Mailing Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
FBLA ADVISER INFORMATION
FBLA Adviser 1 Name

First NameLast Name
FBLA Adviser 1 School Email Address
example@example.com
FBLA Adviser 1 Cell Phone Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Is the FBLA Adviser 1 able to receive texts as this cell phone number?
FBLA Adviser 2 Name

First NameLast Name
FBLA Adviser 2 School Email Address
example@example.com
FBLA Adviser 2 Cell Phone Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Is the FBLA Adviser 2 able to receive texts as this cell phone number?
APPLICANT OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS

This is the applicant's opportunity to further explain/clarify any information on the letter of application or resume.
1. Why do you wish to become a PA FBLA state officer? (maximum 250 words)

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2. Why do you believe that you are qualified for the PA FBLA state officer position for which you have applied? (maximum 250 words)

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3. What do you believe will be the primary duties of the position of the PA FBLA state office you seek? (maximum 250 words)

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4. How do you plan to schedule your time to complete the tasks/assignments associated with being a PA FBLA state officer? (maximum 250 words)

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5. From a personal standpoint, explain what being a member of FBLA has done for you? (maximum 250 words)

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6. If elected/appointed, what specific projects or programs would you encourage the PA FBLA state officer team to consider to enhance Pennsylvania FBLA, and why? (maximum 250 words)

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7. What have you personally done to help promote FBLA within your local school? (maximum 250 words)

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7. What do you believe is the fundamental reason for PA FBLA's success/growth? How could you enhance this success at the state level? (maximum 250 words)

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APPLICANT CERTIFICATIONS
01. I certify that I have reviewed the information on the State Officer section of the PA FBLA website titled "Applying for Office": https://www.pafbla.org/applying-for-office/
02. I certify that the information I have provided on this application is true and correct and that I am qualified/permitted to seek Pennsylvania FBLA state office.
03. I certify that my FBLA chapter adviser has reviewed the responses to the questions I have submitted on this application.
04. I certify that my FBLA chapter adviser is aware of the commitment to accompany me to all Pennsylvania FBLA functions where I will be in attendance.
05. I certify that my FBLA chapter adviser is aware of his/her obligation to complete the adviser online questionnaire and to upload the recommendation letters that have been written on my behalf by the December 15, 2026, 5:00 pm deadline.
06. I certify that my parents are aware of the time and travel commitments should I be elected and are supportive of my efforts to be elected as a Pennsylvania FBLA state officer.
07. I certify that I am aware that my parent may not serve as my Pennsylvania FBLA state officer local adviser unless my parent IS the local chapter adviser and an employed staff member at my school.
08. I certify that I have reviewed the Executive Committee Responsibilities document as found in the State Officer/"Applying for Office" section of the Pennsylvania FBLA website.
09. I certify that I have reviewed the State Officer Travel Policy document as found in the State Officer/"Applying for Office" section of the Pennsylvania FBLA website.
10. I certify that I have reviewed the State Officer Accountability Guidelines document as found in the State Officer/"Applying for Office" section of the Pennsylvania FBLA website.
11. I certify that I have reviewed the Election Campaign Guidelines document as found in the State Officer/"Applying for Office" section of the Pennsylvania FBLA website.
12. I certify that I agree to represent Pennsylvania FBLA to the best of my ability if I am elected/appointed as a Pennsylvania FBLA state officer.
13. I certify that my parents and I will be financially liable for costs incurred for my training/travel if I resign from my position for reasons other than those deemed catastrophic or medical.
14. I certify that I agree to perform all assigned officer responsibilities if I am elected/appointed a Pennsylvania FBLA state officer.
15. I certify that I agree to maintain a high degree of personal honor, integrity, and ethics both online and offline should I be elected/appointed a Pennsylvania FBLA state officer and will represent Pennsylvania FBLA, my local FBLA chapter, my school, and my parents to the best of my ability.
16. I certify that I am aware of any violation of the Code of Conduct could result in disciplinary action, including dismissal from office for possession (or attempt to possess or secure) of alcohol, illegal drugs, or other material not acceptable to be possessed in an educational/clasroom setting.
APPLICANT CERTIFICATIONS/MANDATORY MEETINGS
01. I certify that my FBLA adviser and I are aware of the mandatory attendance at one of the two state officer candidate face-to-face interviews in Hershey on February 0, or February 20, 2027, and will comply with all other deadlines established at those meetings by the State Officer Adviser.
02. I certify that my FBLA adviser and I are aware of the mandatory attendance at the July 09-11, 2027, Executive Committee meeting in State College, Pennsylvania.
03. I certify that I am aware of the mandatory attendance at the June 23-26, 2027, National Leadership Conference in Columbus, Ohio; have reviewed it with my adviser and parents; and do not have any conflicts that would prevent me from attending the NLC. Travel dates to Columbus will be June 21 and return travel date will be June 27.
04. I certify that my FBLA adviser and I are aware of the mandatory attendance at the October 30, 2027, Executive Committee meeting and the October 31-November 01, 2027, State Leadership Workshop at the Kalahari Poconos Resort and do not have any conflicts which would prevent me from attending that meeting.
05. I certify that my FBLA adviser and I are aware of the mandatory attendance at the January 28-30, 2028, Executive Committee Meeting in Hershey; have reviewed it with my parents; and do not have any conflicts which would prevent me from attending the meeting.
06. I certify that my FBLA adviser and I are aware of the mandatory attendance at the March 31-April 02, 2028, Executive Committee meeting and the April 03-05, 2028, State Leadership Conference; have reviewed it with my parents; and do not have any conflicts which would prevent me from attending that meeting. I also understand that my adviser and I understand that arrival time is Friday night, March 31, no earlier than 6:00 pm.
07. I certify that I am aware that there will be mandatory participation in state officer remote Zoom meetings prior to or after any of the required meetings as identified by the State Officer Adviser.
08. I understand that if I answered "no" to Items 01-07 in this section, my application will not be considered. I will not submit the application if I cannot be at mandatory meetings listed above.
ADDITIONAL POTENTIAL DATES FOR PRESIDENT, FIRST VICE PRESIDENT, AND ADVISERS (but possibly other state officers and advisers)

Acknowledge the information below.
I acknowledge that I have read and understand the following potential meeting/travel requirements: The PA Department of Education recently announced that it would like to schedule meetings with the officers of each of the Pennsylvania CTSO state officers twice a year (dates to be announced). The President and First Vice President and advisers would be invited to potentially participate in two annual meetings with the Department of Education Career & Technical Education Director and other staff either late summer or early fall AND at the CTSO recognition luncheon at the PA Association of Career & Technical Administrators conference in February. Because representation by PA FBLA state officers and advisers would be an essential/important student voice, you are being asked to acknowledge this potential requirement as part of the application process.
PARTICIPATION IN STATE AND NATIONAL PROGRAMS

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Identify which component of the Business Achievement Awards that you have completed. Check all that apply.
Have you participated in the PA FBLA Big 33 Community Service Program by submitting monthly community service hours?
What other state and national programs have you participated in? Examples: Champion Chapter, Virtual Business Challenges, LifeSmarts, PA FBLA Zoom Meetings. If none, answer NA. (maximum 250 words)

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Describe any occurrences where you represented your FBLA local chapter in front of civic groups, such as a Lions Club, Rotary, or School Board. What was the purpose? If none, answer NA. (maximum 250 words)

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FILE UPLOADS

All files must be uploaded in PDF format.
01. Upload the applicant's letter of application.

Upload as a PDF file.
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02. Upload the applicant's resume.

Upload as a PDF file.
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03. Upload the applicant's official transcript.

Upload as a PDF file. IMPORTANT: If the guidance office will not provide a copy of the student's official transcript to the student, mail a copy to be received by the December 15, 2026, 5:00 pm deadline to Bruce Boncal, PA FBLA Executive Director, PO Box 5085, Jersey Shore, PA 17740. To meeting the "required" upload, attach a document explaining the situation.
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04. Upload the Approval Signatures Form.

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05. Upload a color headshot of the applicant in business attire in jpg or png format (shoulders and above).

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Applicant's Signature
Adviser's Signature
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State Officer Candidate Application

STATE OFFICER CANDIDATE APPLICATION INFORMATION

POSITION INFORMATION

APPLICANT BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

FBLA ADVISER INFORMATION

APPLICANT OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS

APPLICANT CERTIFICATIONS

APPLICANT CERTIFICATIONS/MANDATORY MEETINGS

ADDITIONAL POTENTIAL DATES FOR PRESIDENT, FIRST VICE PRESIDENT, AND ADVISERS (but possibly other state officers and advisers)

PARTICIPATION IN STATE AND NATIONAL PROGRAMS

FILE UPLOADS