Future Business Leaders of America

Dexter High School

Dexter FBLA members, Cy Scott, Luke Gentry, Henley Barrett and adviser, Sharon Guy are raising funds for the National Leadership Conference this summer. We are accepting gently used or new shoes in donation boxes at each Dexter schools building. We are also accepting sales through CitiPop, and are working for other fundraisers. Please contact Sharon Guy, adviser (sguy@dexter.k12.mo.us) for more information.

Dexter High School FBLA had 15 members attend and compete at the Missouri State Leadership Conference in Springfield. From April 14 to 16, 2024, students competed in performance events, participated in leadership workshops, and networked with other FBLA members across the state.

During the Awards of Excellence ceremony, the following students were recognized on the stage. Cy Scott and Luke Gentry qualified for the National Leadership Conference with 3rd place in Business Plan. Earning 9th place was the Mobile App Development team of Caden Lee and Joseph Passley, as well as the Syler Baird in Computer Applications. Henley Barrett and Lilly Crockett were also recognized for their hard work competing levels in Business Achievement Awards.

Our chapter has been awarded Summer Starter, Shaping Success, and Service Season and CTE Celebration certificates for our progress toward the Champion Chapter recognition.

At the Missouri State Leadership conference, members also enjoyed a nice meal at Hemingways restaurant in Bass Pro Shops, as well as bowling and video games at Andy B's in Springfield.

District Leadership Conference 2024 on February 7th. Many medalists and two district officers.

Ice Cream Float Party

On September 5th we kicked off our 2023-24 FBLA school year with a get together where the officers come up with different social mixers. There were 40 members in attendance and we had a great night filled with ice cream & games. More importantly, members learned about the events for District Leadership Conference, how to sign up and the dealines for these events.

FBLA/FCCLA Annual Christmas Party at Hickory Log on November 29, 2023

Fifty-six member of FBLA attended the recuitment trip to Silver Dollar City on Monday, October 16th. We joined FCCLA and DECA members for a group picture.