57th Annual FBLA State Leadership Conference
This past week the Lawrence/Nelson chapter of FBLA traveled to Omaha for the 57th annual State Leadership Conference. Twelve students met the qualifications and eight attended competing in 16 different events. Those in attendance were: (12) Kaylee Kathman & Brandi Mazour, (11) Hallie Epley, Allison Miller, Joanie Schultz, (10) McKenzie Ostdiek, (9) Emma Epley & Elsa Jorgensen.
Hard work throughout the year earned the chapter 5 ribbons including March of Dimes, Step Up 2 Tech, Feed Nebraska, Foundation Donor and Sweepstakes. The chapter earned reserved seating for the awards ceremony for donating $500 to the FBLA Foundation and was recognized as a Foundation Donor VIP. Money was raised by hosting a Turkey Trot 5k run in November 2018. The Sweepstakes Award was received for completing chapter reports and many other FBLA activities.
Hallie Epley earned 8th place in Spreadsheet Applications while Kaylee Kathman earned honorable mention in Healthcare Administration, a test which 355 other students also tested. The chapter has completed many community service projects throughout the year including Community Care Baskets and also served at the Matt Talbot Kitchen in Lincoln. They look forward to continuing these projects in the future.