Congratulations to Stillman's FBLA for their success at the Illinois FBLA State Conference this year. Members in attendance at the conference were: Mitch Guerrero, President, Nicole Bredeson, Vice President, Elizabeth Oltmanns, Secretary, Tyler Kubiszewski, Reporter, Michael Cavenagh, Historian, Logan Apsey, Web Master, Victor Callejo and Casey Madeen. Members were accompanied by their advisers, Mr. Ryan Read, Mrs. Tammy Pierson, and Ms. Cathie Murphy. Members were able to compete through online testing or through presentations at the State Conference.

"We were quite successful at the State Conference this year," stated Cathie Murphy, adviser. "Every year since we started up our FBLA Chapter at Stillman, we have been acknowledged at the State Conference for our March of Dimes work. However this year, our officers were determined to get up on stage for the awards this year, which we did. It was pretty awesome. We are so proud of these young people. They are simply amazing."

Winning awards for individual competition this year were:

• Richie Sutliff, 5th place Introduction to Public Speaking
• Mitch Guerrero, 7th place for Computer Problem Solving.

Stillman's FBLA also earned Chapter Awards. They were as follows:

• American Enterprise Project Award, 6th Place
• Community Service Project Award, 7th Place
• Local Chapter Business Report Award, 6th Place

Not only did the members compete and participate in the workshops and competitions, but built into the trip this year was an opportunity for members to tour Springfield. The members arrived on Thursday afternoon and headed straight to the State Capitol for our tour. Members were able to sit in and watch the House of Representatives in action. They were also able to visit and make contact with our state representative offices. Though our representatives were not available, the members were given a tour of the offices by Senator Dave Syverson's Secretary, who was amazing. Members were also given free passes by our representatives to visit and explore the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. Before departing from Springfield, FBLA members also made a stop to visit the Lincoln Monument.

For more information on how you can become a part of the FBLA Chapter at Stillman, contact any officer or member, or Ms. Cathie Murphy, Mr. Ryan Read or Mrs. Tammy Pierson. FBLA Brochures and application forms are also available in room 103 or 106. Don't wait! Live without regret! Join today! We are waiting for you:)