FBLAOPOLY Submission Form

Local advisers complete the Chapter Information form. This form ensures that the state office has your most up-to-date information for the year.

Every local chapter needs an officer team that leads throughout the year. Points will be awarded to chapters that elected their officers at the end of the previous school year or beginning of the current year. 

Submit initial membership dues by October 1. Members must be registered in FBLA Connect OR if your chapter utilizes Program Affiliation, required materials must be submitted.

Host an opening social with your members and try to recruit additional members with engaging activities (i.e. ice cream party, breakfast social, movie night). Make sure to advertise via social media or flyers around your school.

Dedicate a bulletin board in the business classroom or hallway to FBLA. Use this bulletin board to advertise upcoming chapter, state, and national events.

Have your officer team create a budget for your chapter this year. Make sure to include any meeting and event expenses, dues, and conference registrations.

Get recognized for participating in chapter events at the 2026 State Leadership Conference. Chapters can earn 100 points per event competed in.

Have your officer team create a program of work to ensure your chapter’s success this year. This should be used as a guiding document for your officer team and chapter throughout the year.

Host a meeting before school starts! Have the chapter provide breakfast or host it potluck style. Make sure to take photos and record event information such as date, time, and number of attendees.

Create a recruitment flyer to advertise FBLA at your school. Use your flyer for recruitment efforts by posting on social media or hanging in hallways.

Have your chapter participate in a fundraiser to help raise funds to attend an upcoming conference (Fall or District). Make sure to take photos and record event information.

Take your chapter on a college tour to learn about campus, the admissions process, and explore business programs. Check out college visit opportunities at iowafbla.org/collegevisits and be sure to snap a few photos on your trip!

Host a business leader to speak to your chapter (virtually or in-person). Take photos of your chapter’s participation and a summary of what was discussed.

Team up with your school’s FFA, FCCLA, or any other club for a joint project. The project can be any community service, fundraising, or school improvement project. 

Bring back your FBLA alumni to talk to your chapter (virtually or in-person) about where they are now - college life, working in the professional world, etc.

Submit an article to a local news outlet about your chapter. Upload a copy of the published article.

Join Iowa FBLA in West Des Moines for the State Fall Leadership Conference! At least 5 members must register and attend to receive points. Upload photos of your chapter at the conference.

Create a promotional video for your chapter. Include information about your chapter and how to join, as well as highlighting fun activities and events. Video must not exceed 2 minutes.

Tour a local business with your chapter (at least 5 members must be present at the tour). Submit photos of your chapter’s participation and a description of what members learned. State-scheduled tours are not eligible for points.

Participate in an activity with an FBLA chapter from another school. Submit pictures of your chapter’s participation in the activity and a description of what you did together. State sponsored activities are not eligible for points.

Participate in or organize a community service activity that coincides with a holiday (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, etc).

Host a game night for your chapter. Include team building activities to create a bond among members. Be sure to take photos at your event!

Invite a High School State Officer to participate in a chapter meeting or activity. The State Officers are ready to share how your members can be more involved in FBLA. You can request a state officer at iowafbla.org. Upload the official confirmation email and photos of the visit to receive points.

Create a presentation about FBLA to a local middle school or organize an activity with a middle school group or class. (If you are a middle school chapter, create a presentation to share with another middle school that does not have an FBLA chapter). Submit the date, location, outline of presentation/activity, and photos of the event.

Invite an FBLA Collegiate State Officer to speak at one of your meetings (in-person or virtually). They can present about FBLA Collegiate, the transition to college, and more. You can request a collegiate state officer at iowafbla.org.  Upload the official confirmation email and photos of the visit to receive points.

Join us for the Career Specific Event with the Iowa Wild! More information can be found about this event at iowafbla.org. At least 5 members must register for this event to receive points. Make sure to upload at least 2 photos of your members at the event to receive points.

Host chapter-wide meetings multiple times throughout the year. Make sure to have an agenda and minutes for supporting documents for this activity. You can earn 100 points for each meeting you have (agenda & minutes), for a max of 500 points. Submit all meetings for the year at once, naming each file (example: E1_ChapterName_October_AgendaMinutes). Please submit agenda & minutes in ONE file. Example: October Agenda and Minutes should be uploaded in ONE PDF.

Submit your membership for points. These will be checked with our national database for verification. Only PAID members are eligible in calculations.

Compete at your assigned District Leadership Conference! At least 5 members must register and attend DLC to receive points. 

Find a local business or partner to support SLC! It is recommended that each chapter contributes at least $250 through local businesses or chapter funds to support SLC. Once donated at iowafbla.org, upload your receipt or confirmation email to receive full points. 

Engage with special activities during FBLA Week! Follow the National Center’s FBLA Week daily challenge to celebrate FBLA for Career and Technical Education (CTE) month. Describe each FBLA week activity and submit photos of members participating in the activities to receive points. 

Have at least 5 individual members complete any level of the Business Achievement Awards (BAA). Once completed, submit the name and BAA levels for verification.

Participate in a fundraiser to help your chapter raise funds to attend the State Leadership Conference. Be sure to take photos and record event details.

Participate in or organize a community service activity in the spring (January - February). Submit pictures of your chapter engaging in the service project.

Have chapter members run for state or national office. Earn 250 points per member running for office. Members will need to submit their applications by the state officer application deadline to receive points. Max 500 points. 

Have 50% of your senior class members complete alumni registration. You can find the registration here: bit.ly/alumnifbla. Once 50% have completed, submit for points.

Sponsor a fundraiser or activity to support FBLA’s service partner, the Alzheimer’s Association. There is no minimum to receive points, but make sure to take photos throughout the event!

Conduct a Teacher/Adviser appreciation activity. Submit pictures from the activity. This can be in conjunction with FBLA week, but points will only be awarded for one activity.