January 2012 Chatterbox - Ruston High School

Clubs/Organizations ChatterboxRuston High School January 19, 2012 Page 16RHS/RJHS Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)Give Back to the Communityby Elizabeth SmithFBLA PresidentOver the Christmas break, the Ruston High School (RHS) and Ruston Junior High School (RJHS) Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) officers were busy participatingin various community service activities. After participating with the Christmas Parade earlier in December, the members prepared special presentations for three of ourworthy community protectors and organizations: the Ruston Police Department (RPD), the Ruston Fire Department (RFD), and Christian Community Action (CCA).RHS officers Elizabeth Smith, President, Jared Spiller, Vice President, and RJHS Vice President Amber Smith kicked off the Christmas break by first visiting the RustonPolice Department to drop off gift baskets. FBLA members collected goodies and treats to go in the baskets. They also purchased Thank You cards as well for the officersand staff at the RPD. FBLA did this to show their appreciation for them working hard to keep us safe.Next, FBLA officers visited the Ruston Fire Department to show their appreciation with a special cake and Thank You cards. The RFD keeps us safe by providing valuablesafety tips and obviously provided their fire fighting and rescue services when needed. In addition, the RFD works with FBLA every year and provides us with firetrucks for the Christmas Parade, and they host our largest community service project: Hot Halloween Happenings.FBLA wrapped up the December service projects when RHS President Elizabeth Smith headed to Christian Community Action to present a $200 donation. FBLA membersfundraised and collected donations for the CCA to help them with funds to purchase items that may not have already been donated by other groups and the public.The RHS chapter of FBLA takes pride in our education, progress, and service. Although the bulk of our service projects are completed and we are now preparing for completion,we still have a few more service activities ahead. FBLA members are always grateful for our community and the support they give us and so many others, and we arethankful that we are able to do something to give back.RHS/District II Vice President Jared Spiller andRJHS Vice President Amber Smith thank the RustonFire Department for their support and service.RHS/District II Vice President Jared Spiller andRJHS Vice President Amber Smith present the RustonPolice Department with gift baskets..RHS FBLA President Elizabeth Smith presents a$200 donation to Christian Community Actionfrom RHS FBLA members.