FBLA HISTORY

Question 0

1940

Answer 0

The name “Future Business Leaders of America” was selected for the organization.

Question 1

1937

Answer 1

HAMDEN L. FORKNER proposes the idea of FBLA

Question 2

1942

Answer 2

First chapter Johnson City, Tennessee on February 3. The second chapter started two days after in St.Albans, West Virginia.

Question 3

1946

Answer 3

Headquarters office for FBLA is established at the National Education Assiociation Center in Washington, D.C.

Question 4

1947

Answer 4

Iowa becomes the first FBLA state chapter, Indiana and ohio quickly follow.

Question 5

1958

Answer 5

The postsecondary division is created, Phi Beta Lambda is created. The University of Iowa is the first PBL chapter.

Question 6

1969

Answer 6

FBLA-PBL is granted independent status as a nonprofit educational student association under International Revenue Code 501(c)(3)

Question 7

1973

Answer 7

FBLA-PBL appoints Edward D. Miller as the associations first full-time executive director.

Question 8

1979

Answer 8

The board of directors approves establishment of the FBLA-PBL Alumni Division.

Question 9

1981

Answer 9

The Conrad Hilton Foundation purchases 1.6 acres of land in Reston, Virginia. ( The future site for the FBLA headquarters.

Question 10

1987

Answer 10

FBLA annual membership tops 200,000 for the first time.

Question 11

1989

Answer 11

The Professional Division is formed to include alumni and professional businesspersons.

Question 12

1990

Answer 12

The groundbreaking ceremony is held for the FBLA-PBL National Center.

Question 13

1991

Answer 13

The grand opening of FBLA-PBL National Center is held.

Question 14

1994

Answer 14

The FBLA-Middle Level division is formed for students in grades 5-9.

Question 15

1997

Answer 15

Edward D. Miller retires and Jean Buckley Is new President and CEO.

Question 16

2001

Answer 16

National center mortgage is retired.