Here we will highlight NJ FBLA's continuing programs for community service. Check out our Pop-A-Top Fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House and Penny Races. Click here to view the Community Service Projects Manual.

 

- November 13 is Pink and Blue Day for the March of Dimes. Show your support for this great organization by having students dress in Pink and Blue, putting up signs and posters around your school, putting Pink and Blue covers over the lights, or even by coming up with your own creative idea.

- Regional Competitive Events will be here before you know it, so start collecting your soda tabs for the Pop-A-Top Campaign that helps the Ronald McDonald House. Bring them in a container clearly labeled with your school's name. Remember, the winner from each region will be rewarded at states.

 

Message from 2008-2008 Community Service VP

 

Dear New Jersey FBLA:

I am hoping that your school year has started successfully and your chapter membership has begun to grow with more and more enthusiastic members. I would like to take this opportunity to inform you of several Community Service events as projects for the upcoming year, including Super Month, the Pop-A-Top campaign, and the Penny Races. This year, to follow the goals of the national office, Super Month is going to benefit the March of Dimes. I encourage all of you to hold an event during the month of February and contribute to the organization’s wonderful causes. Also, keep in mind that February 18 is FBLA-PBL National Community Service Day! After all, New Jersey was recognized as one of the top State Chapters in the nation in raising money for the March of Dimes, with local chapter Wallkill Valley taking the lead for the entire nation. I really hope to see continual progression and success in this area. As for the Penny Races and Pop-A-Top are concerned, each chapter will be competing against the others in their respective regions, and each are geared toward a better New Jersey.

Throughout the year, I would like to compile a Community Service Projects Manual to be included in the Chapter Manual. Each school is urged to contribute to the manual by completing a description of your event(s). This will help chapter both spread their ideas and see what other chapters across the state are doing as well.

Lastly, I would like to remind you to get involved. Try to hold the biggest events possible that can help the greatest number of people. If needed, I strongly urge you to link with another chapter. With more and more people helping, you with gather more ideas, more help, and more revenue for your cause.

I am excited to see what New Jersey can do this year, and what precedents we can set for the future. I am positive by Starring You in Pink and Blue we can truly see Leadership in Action. I urge you to Stage Your Success and help in as many ways as possible to make New Jersey a better place!

Sincerely,
Daniel Burdzy
Community Service Vice President

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