State President

Diya Mangatt

January Update
Happy New Year New York State FBLA! With the new year comes new opportunities, and I highly encourage all of you to take advantage of any opportunity that crosses your path. Your State Officers had a fantastic January Joint Meeting, where plans for the State Leadership Conference were established. From the FBLA Disco dance to the talent show, and even Goosechase challenges, you should all be getting ready to have an amazing and exciting experience at this year’s State Leadership Conference in Rochester!

In addition, this month we held our second Networking Night! The State Officer team always looks forward to meeting with new members. If you have any questions about NYS FBLA that are still unanswered, don’t be afraid to reach out.

Lastly, it is very important to stay updated when it comes to the new initiatives and announcements which is why I highly encourage you to all follow NYS FBLA on Instagram! In addition, with FBLA week coming soon the National Level has a lot planned as well. With Spring District Meetings coming up be sure to start preparing for competitions and maximize your involvement by networking with new people.

If you have any questions do not hesitate to reach out to me at president@nysfbla.org!

December Update
Happy Holidays New york State FBLA! As we all make our way into the new year there are going to be countless opportunities for all our members. I strongly suggest you take advantage of these opportunities and make the best out of your FBLA experience!

The State Officers have been working very hard this month in preparing future opportunities for our members, and we will be meeting very soon in order to plan our State Leadership Conference! As a way to further involve yourself this year I recommend you start your Business Achievement Awards (BAA)! There are a set of challenges provided by the national level that offer great interactive activities to further your knowledge within FBLA and the business world!

Lastly, social media is a great way to stay updated with state and national levels. For national updates and initiatives make sure to follow the NYS FBLA Instagram. The State Officers will be posting frequent updates, events, and opportunities for all our members! Keep in mind that the Spring District Meetings are coming up. I suggest you start preparing for competitions when you get back to school!

I hope you all go into the new year with a positive drive and passion for success and as always if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, do not hesitate to contact me at president@nysfbla.org.

November Update
Hello New York State FBLA! I hope that you all had a happy Thanksgiving! This month FBLA hosted the National Fall Leadership Conference, and I hope that all of you who attended had a great time, got to network, and most importantly, learn something new!

The State Officer team has been planning a multitude of initiatives to boost your FBLA experience for the next couple of months as we are getting closer to the State Leadership Conference! One of these initiatives is the Program of Work. This program offers a plethora of fun and educative challenges to enhance your membership, and chapter involvement. The deadline for most  Program of Work challenges is February, so make sure that both you and your chapter are working diligently to complete them, and always remember to use the resources such as the descriptions, flyers, and rubrics to optimize your chances of recognition at the State Leadership Conference!

In addition, it is highly recommended that you take a look at our Instagram page for recent updates and initiatives. I would also like to let you know that the NYS FBLA State Officer Team will be hosting a networking night in January 2024 to kick off the new year! It will be a networking session where you can ask your officers questions about the State Leadership Conference, the Program of Work, or anything else! Keep your eyes open for more information!

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to me at president@nysfbla.org!

October Update
Hello New York State FBLA! I hope that all local chapters and members are doing well. If you need any support as you are trying to navigate FBLA this year the Resource Bank on our state website is a great resource for our chapters, and as always, please do not hesitate to contact your state officers, that’s what we are here for!

This month we have held several Fall District Meetings throughout the state, and we still have a few that are coming up. So far, the Fall District Meetings that have been conducted went very well, and I hope that all members enjoyed them, they were a great way to come together as a district, network, hear from keynote speakers, and learn something at workshops!

As a reminder, be sure to apply for a state council. This is a great way to enhance your involvement as a member! In addition, state officer application, and the FBLA Honor Society applications are out so make sure that you are staying up to date with everything that is going on in FBLA.

Lastly, your state officers are planning a Networking Night on Monday, November 13, at 7pm EST, which is a great opportunity to meet your state officers, get updates, and network with members from across the state. You can sign up for this event though the google form provided on our Instagram.

If you have any questions do not hesitate to reach out to me at president@nysfbla.org!

September Update
Hello New York State FBLA! I hope that you all are having a great start to the school year. During this time of year, balancing school, clubs, life in general, and FBLA, things can add up quickly, and get a little stressful. Don’t hesitate to reach your State Officers if you need any assistance, we are here to help all of our members!

If you would like to further involvement in NYS FBLA, State Council Applications are open! By applying you can have the opportunity to help state officers accomplish some of their goals for the year. Members can choose to apply for three councils and these applications will be due in November. Information for the application can be found on the state website.

In addition, the State Officer Candidate Mailing Packet can also be found on the website for all members who are interested in applying for State Officer candidacy!

Lastly, your State Officer is working up some great initiatives for the year so be sure to keep an eye out on our Instagram.

If you have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out to me at president@nysfbla.org!

August Update
Hello, New York State FBLA, I hope that all of you have been having a great summer so far. As the summer is coming to an end, and preparation for school which is around the corner this month can get very busy very quickly. Aside from all of the stress that the end of summer can bring, just know that your State Officers are here to help! We are working hard to make the transition back to school and FBLA much easier with countless resources, and opportunities to enhance your involvement in FBLA!

To begin, if any of you are feeling uncertain about the new membership year, there are multiple sources that you can take advantage of on the Resource Bank on the New York FBLA website. This source can provide resources to each individual chapter to help rejuvenate with the new membership year. In addition, don’t forget about the Program of Work which is now accessible to all members. Lastly, the National Division of FBLA has a wide range of opportunities such as council applications, which are a great way to enhance your involvement.

Your State Officers are extremely excited to be sharing this year with all our members and we have a lot of great things planned for the year!

If you have any questions, or even ideas, do not hesitate to reach out to me at president@nysfbla.org, and your State Officers have been working hard on promoting our Instagram so, look @newyorkfbla.

July Update
Hello, New York State FBLA, I hope you are all enjoying your summer vacation! As we are getting closer to the beginning of the school year, I encourage you to take a look at the Program of Work Challenges provided by the State Officer Team and try to get a head start if possible! The State Officer Team is here to support the members with any challenges that you might face!

This past month, your State Officer Team has been working very hard on plans for the membership year, along with the development of the Program of Work Challenges. The State Officers have created interactive challenges that offer a diverse and broad range of interaction, and skill development. In addition, the Program of Work challenges give members the opportunity to compete for awards at the State Leadership Conference, as well as the opportunity to earn ribbons for members and chapters that participate in certain challenges.

The State Officer Team is beyond excited to be serving our members this year and we are eager to inform and communicate more frequently with our New York State FBLA members. Some ways that we can communicate more easily is through our Instagram and for even more information about the State Officer Team and their upcoming activities you can access the state newsletter, The FBLA Express.

Remember to always try and boost your member involvement by participating in the Program of Work Challenges, Business Achievement Awards, or even just reaching out. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to me at president@nysfbla.org.

Sincerely,
Diya Mangatt