Maryland FBLA is a dynamic student organization in search of chapter members that are seeking to expand their leadership ability and serve the State Chapter. If nominated and elected or appointed, you will have a unique opportunity to further develop and strengthen your personal and leadership skills and improve FBLA in Maryland.
If you are ready to step up and take on this unique opportunity of running for Maryland FBLA office, then follow the directions below.
If you are ready to step up and take on this unique opportunity of running for Maryland FBLA office, then follow the directions below.
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Important Resources
Guide to the State Officer Elections
Step 1: Read the State Officer Handbook.
- The State Officer Handbook provides information regarding qualifications and prerequisites for office, guidelines for elections, and other requirements for terms of office. If you are interested in running for state office, it is vital that you first familiarize yourself with the contents of the handbook.
Step 2: Complete the State Officer Application form: Using the link provided, complete the online form and upload the documents listed below.
A full definition of the items below is included in Appendix 1 of the State Officer Handbook.
A full definition of the items below is included in Appendix 1 of the State Officer Handbook.
- State Officer Application Certification (signatures)
- Essay on why you are seeking state office (include specific goals for office sought)
- High School Transcript
- Resume
Step 3: Complete the Candidate Screening Materials.
- All candidates for elected and appointed office must submit additional qualifying screening materials for review by the Candidate Screening Committee by the date listed in this guide.
- The additional qualifying information may include, among other subjects: writing conference remarks; writing an article for submission to a publication; writing a press release or short newsletter; demonstrating the ability to edit web content and manage social media; writing a business letter; knowledge of Parliamentary Procedure; etc.
- The purpose of the additional qualifying screening materials is to learn more about the writing style and other capabilities of potential candidates for state office.
- The specific screening materials required of each officer respectively will be provided in the preliminary acceptance notification.
- Once all items are submitted, the Candidate Screening Committee will review the materials. The candidate and chapter adviser will receive a Notice of Candidate Acceptance if the candidate is approved through this preliminary review.
Step 4: Attend the Candidate Interview and Screening Meeting.
- The purpose of the Candidate Interview and Screening Meeting is to learn more about each potential candidate for state office.
- The time and virtual format of the meeting will be provided to all candidates upon preliminary acceptance of their State Officer Application materials.
Step 5: Submit a photograph and a 1-page biography/campaign statement and Campaign Speech video.
- A link to the online form where campaign materials are to be uploaded will be provided when the candidate and chapter advisor receive the Notice of Candidate Acceptance email.
- A full definition of each item is included in the “Campaign Rules and Regulations” section of the State Officer Handbook.
