About the State Leadership Conference
What is it?
The State Leadership Conference, often referred to as States or the SLC, is an annual conference where FBLA chapters from the state of New Jersey gather. It host workshops, competitions, and ample opportunities for useful networking. The SLC is a two-day overnight event, previously hosted in the East Brunswick Hilton Hotel The SLC will be hosted in Harrah's Resort in Atlantic City in 2019. The dates are March 20-22nd.
What can I get out of it?
- Networking opportunities
- Knowledge about business topics via workshops
- A chance to meet other FBLA members and officers
- A chance to display Pway pride to New Jersey
- Cash prize for 1st place
- Trophy for 1st-5th place
- Chance to compete at Nationals
Rules
Room assignments
Before leaving for states, all attendees will fill out a form regarding whom they wish to share a room with. Roommate requests will be taken into consideration by officers and Mr. Michaels when deciding roommates. No rooms will be co-ed. All inhabitants in a room will be of the same gender.
Costs
This year, the costs of states has been divided into 2 levels. Officers and members with more points will be required to pay $140, and the rest of the members will be required to pay $170. The costs are determined by the Executive Board.
As an aside, everyone must bring their own money for food. NJFBLA provides free lunches on both days, however breakfast and dinner arrangements are up to members. We advise members to keep in mind that food served at hotels may have inflated prices.
As an aside, everyone must bring their own money for food. NJFBLA provides free lunches on both days, however breakfast and dinner arrangements are up to members. We advise members to keep in mind that food served at hotels may have inflated prices.
Permission Slips
All forms required will be sent specifically to those competing through remind and email. All forms are due on Monday, January 14th.
The payment for SLC must be written in a check made out to “Piscataway BoE” and “SLC 19” along with your student ID, initials must go in the memo field.
The payment for SLC must be written in a check made out to “Piscataway BoE” and “SLC 19” along with your student ID, initials must go in the memo field.