Pictured front row from left are Jensen Barrett, Chris Bigos, Julia DiVeronica, Josie Sgarlata and Nichole Delaney. Back row from left are Jacob Smith, Derick Trost, Paul Gregoris, John Nirelli, Shannon Nirelli, Ariel Orcutt, and Hafeezah Lewis.
Canastota receives third place honors as Chapter of the Year
(Canastota, NY – May 2014) From April 9 to 11, nearly 600 members of the Future Business Leaders of America gathered at Rochester’s Riverside Convention Center for their annual State Leadership Conference. Canastota High School’s Chapter of FBLA sent 12 members to the conference.
Throughout the three-day event, more than 20 students from New York State FBLA campaigned and gave speeches in an effort to seek positions available on the incoming state officer team. Student candidates were required to give speeches, caucus, and answer any questions of the voting delegation.
Canastota junior, Derick Trost, was elected to serve as next year’s New York State President In this capacity, Derick will be responsible for coordinating all of the activities of the state which includes 15 districts. Derick will serve over a state officer team of 17 individuals who were elected or appointed into their various positions during the conference.
At the conference, the Canastota Chapter was recognized as one of the top five outstanding chapters in the state – receiving third place recognition for their efforts during the year. New York State FBLA is composed of nearly 5000 members in 170 chapters. The Canastota Chapter did well during the conference receiving the following awards:
Client Services – John Nirelli – 5th Place
Entrepreneurship – Hafeezah Lewis and Ariel Orcutt – 5th Place
FBLA Principles and Procedures – Nichole Delaney – 9th Place
FBLA Principles and Procedures – Julia DiVeronica – 10th Place
Impromptu Speaking – Derick Trost – 8th Place
Insurance and Risk Management – Shannon Nirelli – 10th Place
Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure – Julia DiVeronica – 3rd Place
Local Chapter Annual Report – 2nd Place
Website Design – Jacob Smith – 5th Place
Other Events:
Community Service Program of Work – 2nd Place
Early Bird Roster Recognition
National Gold Seal Chapter
Canastota members are looking forward to attending the National Leadership Conference being held this June in Nashville, TN Fundraising activities are being planned to raise funds for this trip.