Running for State Office
You have seen them on stage: the navy blue blazers with the red scarves and white name tags. You remember your first state conference and how exciting they made the atmosphere. You reflect on the admiration you hold for the state executive council. Do you have what it takes to be a state officer? Are you ready to take on the next chapter of your Georgia FBLA Story?
First, let’s talk about some requirements.
- Must currently be a sophomore or junior
- Must have completed the America level of the Business Achievement Awards
- Must currently be a Region Officer
- Must have application received by the January 22 deadline
If you meet all of those requirements, congratulations! You are one step closer to reaching your goal. But, be advised that being a state officer is much more than being on stage. State Officers attend several training sessions and serve as workers the entire duration of every conference. There are several mandatory dates you will be required to commit to in order to be a state officer throughout the entire duration of your term. If you cannot commit to those dates, you should consider running for a Region Officer position. Also, if you receive Governor’s Honors Program acceptance, you will have to choose between State Office and attending GHP.
If your application is accepted, you will be required to attend State Officer Qualifying on February 19-20. You will also receive an email from Monty informing you of presentation topics and guidelines. At qualifying, you will encounter several interviews, presentations, and state office alumni.
A few days after qualifying, you will receive another email from Monty. He will this time be informing you of whether or not you are eligible to run for state office. If you make it past Qualifying, you should prepare for your upcoming campaign at the State Leadership Conference. Remember that just because you made it past qualifying does not guarantee you will become a State Officer. Not everyone that makes it through qualifying will become an officer.
At the State Leadership Conference, you will be given the chance to campaign for your desired office. Depending on the amount of people that make it past qualifying will depend on the number of people you are running against for office. Remember that if you do not get elected, not to be too disappointed or end your Georgia FBLA Story, because you can still be a Region Officer!
