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2011-2012 FBLA Officers

Left to right: Savannah Sturguess, Anna Pitchford, Annie Turbyfill,
Maura Sturguess, Elizabeth Sivill, Marshelle Johnston, Tianna Snyder, and Clark Allen

Clark Allen reading to kindergarten Partner-In-Education class, Fall 2011.	FBLA members assisting with Boofest barricades, Fall 2011.

2012 Missouri FBLA Leadership Conference
April 22-24, 2012

Members of the Grand River Technical School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Chapter recently attended the 2012 Missouri FBLA Leadership Conference held April 22-24 in Columbia, Missouri. Over 2,750 members and advisers representing 426 chapters throughout the state met to elect state officers, transact business of the state chapter, participate in leadership and career workshops, and compete in the state leadership awards program.

The GRTS chapter was also recognized for its participation in community service projects including Camp Quality, March of Dimes, Environmental Awareness, In Praise of Age, and Reach Out and Care. These community service projects are completed throughout the year by chapter members.
Delegates representing the GRTS FBLA in the state competitive leadership awards program were: Derek Gray, Networking Concepts; Elizabeth Sivill, Database Design; Kelsey Baker and Johnson Young, Business Plan; Caleb Hearon, Job Interview; Team of Maura Sturguess, Annie Turbyfill, and Savannah Sturguess, Community Service Report; Team of Anna Pitchford and Tianna Snyder, Partnership with Business Report. Students competing in the State competition via online tests included Nathaniel Coleman, Business Math and Intro to Parliamentary Procedure; Taylor Gardner, Computer Problem Solving; Johnson Young, Spreadsheet Applications; and Anna VanOster, Health Care Administration.

Left to right: Anna Pitchford, Savannah Sturguess, Caleb Hearon, Annie Turbyfill,
Derek Gray, Tianna Snyder, Maura Sturguess, Elizabeth Sivill, and Kelsey Baker

Winning recognition at the state conference were Elizabeth Sivill, 1st place Database Applications; Anna Pitchford and Tianna Snyder, 3rd place Partnership with Business Report; Maura Sturguess, Annie Turbyfill and Savannah Sturguess, 7th place in Community Service Project Report; Caleb Hearon, 8th place in Job Interview; and Nathaniel Coleman, 8th place in Business Math. Local advisers Jenny Hughes and Sondra Sturguess and accompanied the students to the conference.

Elizabeth Sivill, 1st place winner of Database Design and Application, will be competing at the national FBLA competition in San Antonio, Texas.	Anna Pitchford and Tianna Snyder, 3rd place winners in Partnership with Business Report.

Elizabeth Sivill will be competing at the National FBLA Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas, June 27-July 2. Local officers Maura and Savannah Sturguess will also be attending and participating in leadership workshops.

District 19 Contest
February 21, 2012

The Grand River Technical School chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) competed in district competition on Tuesday, February 21, at North Central Missouri College in Trenton. Thirty-three members finished in the top five places in events, awarding the Sweepstakes Trophy to GRTS for the most points won in District 19. Maura Sturguess was elected District 19 President, and Anna Pitchford was elected as Secretary for 2012-2013.

The following students qualified to compete at the State Leadership Conference in Columbia from April 22-24: Nathaniel Coleman, Business Math, FBLA Principles and Procedures, Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure; Taylor Gardner, Computer Problem Solving; Anna VanOster, Health Care Administration; Derek Gray, Networking Concepts; Elizabeth Sivill, Database Design; Johnson Young, Spreadsheet Applications; Kelsey Baker and Johnson Young, Business Plan Report; Marshelle Johnston, Impromptu Speaking; and Caleb Hearon, Job Interview. If students finish in the top two at state, they will have the opportunity to compete at the National Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas. Other students who placed in the top five in a variety of competitive events include Clark Allen, Laura Turner, Zach Parks, Kaleb Bagley, Grant Peterson, Maura Sturguess, Maggie McCoy, Savannah Sturguess, Mason Mayers, Caleb Coleman, Josh Williams, Juleah Littrell, Jon Englert, Austin Wieberg, and Shelby Asher. Jenny Hughes, Sondra Sturguess, and Susan Mayers are the FBLA Advisers for the GRTS chapter.

Career Business Seminar
January 10, 2012

The Chillicothe chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) hosted a "career readiness seminar" on January 10) in the Chillicothe High School gymnasium and library. Click here for complete article and picture...

FBLA State Contest
April 17-19, 2011

Members of the Grand River Technical School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Chapter attended the 2011 Missouri FBLA Leadership Conference held on April 17-19 in Columbia, Missouri.

FBLA is a career and technical student organization for all high school students participating in business programs. Over 2,750 members and advisers representing 426 chapters throughout the state met to elect state officers, transact business of the state chapter, participate in leadership and career workshops, and compete in the state leadership awards program.

Delegates representing the GRTS FBLA in the state competitive leadership awards program were: Bailey Keith - Ms. FBL, Alex Hager - Mr. FBL, Maura Sturguess - Database Applications, Stephan Burgos - Business Plan, Team of Laine Saunders and Josh Thieme - Digital Design, Team of Alex Hager, Carrie Boon, and Bailey Keith - Global Business, Clint Brinkley - Impromptu Speaking, Tianna Snyder - Introduction to Business, Kelsey Baker - FBLA Principles and Procedures, Team of Mary Kate Taylor and Maura Sturguess - Partnership with Business Report, Caleb Coleman - Business Communications.

Winning recognition at the state conference were: Bailey Keith, Alex Hager, Carrie Boon - 4th, Global Business; Maura Sturguess - 5th, Database Applications; Stephan Burgos - 6th, Business Plan; Mary Kate Taylor, Maura Sturguess - 6th, Partnership with Business Report; Laine Saunders, Josh Thieme - 8th, Digital Design. The Global Business team went on to compete at the National Competition in Orlando, Florida.

FBLA District Competition Results
Tuesday, February 21, 2011

The Grand River Technical School chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) competed in district competition on Tuesday, February 22, at North Central Missouri College in Trenton. Twenty-six members finished in the top five places in events. Click here for complete article and picture...

FBLA 2010-2011 Health & Fitness Project
Friday, January 14, 2011

Luke Lambert, linebacker for the University of Missouri football team, spoke to the Chillicothe Middle School eighth grade boys' physical education classes on Friday, January 14. Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) at Grand River Technical School invited Luke as part of their 2010-2011 project encouraging health and fitness. Click here for complete article and pictures...

National Leadership Conference
July 14-17, 2010

Caleb Coleman, a student from the FBLA chapter of Grand River Technical School, represented the state of Missouri at the National Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, July 14-17, 2010. Caleb competed in Introduction to Business.

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2010 Annual Recognition Program
May 12, 2010

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) from Grand River Technical School held its annual recognition program on Wednesday, May 12. During the program FBLA members were recognized for their participation in various activities throughout the year including community service projects, district and state competitions. Chapter and individual projects were displayed and a slideshow was presented highlighting the year's events.

Special awards were given to Hannah Morgan and Bailey Keith in honor of their outstanding leadership as District 19 officers. Hannah also led the initiative to raise money for earthquake relief for Haiti. Brandon Fuhrmann was given the Outstanding Senior award for his commitment to helping the chapter with community service projects, fundraisers, and his success at district and state competition. Cheyanne Reihner was given the Adviser award for her willingness to help throughout the year. Joyce Molloan, GRTS Vocational Resource Educator, was given special recognition for her assistance in assisting with the District 19 Leadership Conference.

Brandon Fuhrmann, Hannah Morgan, Cheyanne Reihner, and Joyce Mollohan were given
special recognition for their service and commitment to the Grand River Technical School chapter of FBLA.

During the program the 2010-2011 local chapter officers were installed. The new officers include: President Maura Sturguess, Vice President Clint Brinkley, Secretary Stephanie Jordan, Treasurer Cerrina Winfrey, Reporter Caleb Coleman, Parliamentarian Nick Koenig, and Historian Maggie McCoy. Maura Sturguess and Nick Koenig will also serve as officers for District 19 during the 2010-2011 school year.

Advisers Jenny Hughes, Susan Mayers, and Sondra Sturguess would like to thank all the students, parents, school staff, and community members for their assistance and support in helping with projects and events throughout the year.

Outstanding Vocational Students
April 20, 2010
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FBLA LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE (STATE CONTEST)
April 18-20, 2010

Members of the Grand River Technical School (GRTS) Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Chapter recently attended the 2010 Missouri FBLA Leadership Conference held on April 18-20 in Columbia, Missouri.

FBLA students attneding the 2010 Missouri FBLA Leadership Conference:
from left, Clint Brinkley, Grant Peterson, Brandon Fuhrmann, John Marlett, Hannah Morgan,
Maura Sturguess, Nick Koenig, Mary Kate Taylor

FBLA is a career and technical student organization for all high school students participating in business programs. Over 2,750 members and advisers representing 426 chapters throughout the state met to elect state officers, transact business of the state chapter, participate in leadership and career workshops, and compete in the state leadership awards program.

Winning recognition at the state conference were: Mary Kate Taylor, 3rd Business Financial Plan; Brandon Fuhrmann, 3rd Business Plan; Kaley Hayward, 8th Database Design (Microsoft Access); Josh Thieme, 10th Digital Video Production; John Marlett, 1st E-Business website; Caleb Coleman, 3rd Intro to Business Communications; and Clint Brinkley, 9th Technology Concepts. Additional delegates competing included Hannah Morgan, Public Speaking II; Grant Peterson, Intro to Technology Concepts; Mason Munson, Cyber Security and Networking Concepts; Clint Brinkley, Computer Problem Solving; Kelsey Jones and Nick Koenig, Intro to Parliamentary Procedures; and Maura Sturguess and Nick Koenig, Local Chapter Annual Business Report. In addition, District 19 officers (President Maura Sturguess and Parliamentarian Nick Koenig) attended a district officers' meeting/workshop. Susan Mayers, Jenny Hughes, and Sondra Sturguess are the chapter advisers.

Two delegates from the GRTS FBLA chapter (John Marlett and Caleb Coleman) qualified to attend the National Leadership Conference in Nashville, TN from July 14-17, 2010.

CAPTION: FBLA members receiving recognition for placing in the top 5 in their competitive events at the Missouri State Leadership Conference are, from left to right: John Marlett ( E-Business website, 1st place); Mary Kate Taylor ( Business Financial Plan, 3rd place); Brandon Fuhrmann ( Business Plan, 3rd place). Not pictured: Caleb Coleman ( Introduction to Business Communications, 3rd place).

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) District Competition Results
Tuesday, February 16, 2010

The Grand River Technical School chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) competed in district competition on Tuesday, February 16, at North Central Missouri College in Trenton. GRTS was the host school this year, and many local businesspeople contributed by serving as judges. The Grand River Tech FBLA members accumulated the most points of all schools in the competition, winning the Sweepstakes trophy. Thirty members finished in the top five places in events.

The following students qualified to compete at the State Leadership Conference which will be held in Columbia from April 18-20: Hannah Morgan, Public Speaking; Mary Kate Taylor, Business Financial Plan; Brandon Fuhrmann, Business Plan Project; Caleb Coleman, Intro to Business Communication and Network Design; Nick Koenig, Intro to Parliamentary Procedures; Grant Peterson, Intro to Technology Concepts; Clint Brinkley, Computer Problem Solving and Technology Concepts; Mason Munson, Cyber Security, Network Concepts, Network Design; Kaley Hayward, Database Design; Josh Thieme, Digital Video Production; John Marlett, E-Business; and Kelsey Jones, Intro to Parliamentary Procedures. If students finish in the top two at state, they will have the opportunity to compete at the National Leadership Conference in July in Nashville, Tennessee.

FBLA provides members the opportunity to hone their skills that will help them now and in the future. FBLAs mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.