January 2012 Chatterbox - Ruston High School

Clubs/Organizations ChatterboxRuston High School January 19, 2012 Page 17RHS FBLA To Host the District II ConferenceLet’s Get It Startedby Jared SpillerFBLA District II Vice PresidentOn Feb. 9, 2012, Ruston High School Future Business Leaders of America will host the District II FBLA Leadership Conference at ULM. Our 2011-2012 state theme is“Business on the Bayou” for all conferences. Although most people may associate the bayou with the southern part of the state, I think it’s a fitting title for our district giventhat ULM is located “on the bayou”.Our chapter is hosting this year’s conference as required as I am the District II Vice President. As such, Mr. Bruner gets the pleasure of doing about 10 times as muchwork, and all the business teachers at RHS are joining forces to not only ensure we do well, but that the entire conference runs smooth. As the District II Vice President, Iappreciate all that these teachers do for us, as well as all of the assistance that we will receive from some parents as well to make this conference a success.Now, getting to my main point in writing this article, I want to address all the FBLA members who will be attending district. RHS FBLA President Elizabeth Smith and I,and our entire officer staff, want to encourage each member to represent yourself and our school well. With two state officers and two straight years of being the best chapterin the state, we don’t want to stop now. As RHS is the host this year for district – we should step up and represent our school. Anything less than our best – is unacceptable.With our first annual banquet scheduled for April 27, 2012, I hope that everyone attending district this year realizes the opportunity they have to be recognized again atthis event. Let’s be hospitable as hosts, but when the competition begins - RHS FBLA – it’s time to win again. Let’s get it started!Come visit Ruston’s Newest Full-ServiceConvenience Store!Home of Arby’sStop by for211 Farmerville Highway, Ruston, Louisiana101 South Service Road,Exit 85 and Highway 167Ruston, Louisiana