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Issue 3, May 1994

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#$KTopics

{bmc bullet.bmp}  State Officer's Farewell
{bmc bullet.bmp}  1994-1995 State Officer Team
{bmc bullet.bmp}  1994 Section Conference Look Back
{bmc bullet.bmp}  Top 5 winners from SLC!!
{bmc bullet.bmp}  Fundraisers & Activities
{bmc bullet.bmp}  Membership, Management, & Leadership Skills
{bmc bullet.bmp}  Public Relations & Community Service Projects
{bmc bullet.bmp}  Reporter's Contest Top Five Winners
{bmc bullet.bmp}  Newsletter Award Recipients
{bmc bullet.bmp}  Campbell Contest Winners
{bmc bullet.bmp}  Acknowledgments

#$K+State Officers Farewell

{bmc bullet.bmp}  Benjamin Ling, President
{bmc bullet.bmp}  David Weinberg, Vice-President Bay
{bmc bullet.bmp}  Keristofer Seryani - Vice-President Bay
{bmc bullet.bmp}  Nimesh Narayan, Vice-President Gold Coast
{bmc bullet.bmp}  Lorena Mora, Vice-President Northern
{bmc bullet.bmp}  Richard Stryjewski, Vice-President Southern
{bmc bullet.bmp}  Angela Lee, Secretary
{bmc bullet.bmp}  Lital Barkan, Treasurer
{bmc bullet.bmp}  Chul Choi, Reporter
{bmc bullet.bmp}  Leonard Hill, Parliamentarian
{bmc bullet.bmp}  Cathy Kamei, National President

#$K+Benjamin Ling, President

Senior at Lynbrook High School in San Jose
Will attend U.C. Berkeley

California FBLA, you have bestowed upon me a great honor in allowing me to serve as your State President during the past year. Easy of us in our great organization has grown and broadened our horizons through our active involvement. this past year has been a significant one in my life, and FBLA has undoubtedly played a major role.

Through four years of conferences, competitions, and workshops, I have been afforded the opportunity to meet thousands of members and advisers who have aided me during my high school career. I thank each of you for giving me the opportunity to serve you and for helping me grow as a person.

You are the people that make California FBLA the diverse and rich organization that it is today. Each of you has the potential to achieve your best in our organization--reach for your dreams in our organization, no matter what they may be. Run for office, compete at your best, meet new friends--you have the choice to accomplish all of these through our organization.

FBLA has shown me that diversity is a strength. Thank you, California FBLA, for taking part in our successful year that is captured through the theme, "One World, One Dream."
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#$K+David Weinberg, Vice-President Bay

Junior at Half Moon Bay High School

I must admit that California FBLA is by far the greatest state chapter in the history of this nation. It has taught me that people actually have a purpose on this Earth. The experiences I've had in this organization are part of me, a part that will never be thrown away. It has made me the person that I am, whether that's good or bad, and it is a genuine part of my life.

I can only hope that everybody else in this state feels the same. If you don't love this organization, the truth is that you are not with it! I love every one of you (hugs and kisses are thrown in your face). There is harmony amongst all members, and it will never disappear. So, I have created a poem for you.

I love the State of California,
And I love FBLA,
I guess that's all I have to say.
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#$K+Keristofer Seryani - Vice-President Bay

Senior at Turlock High School
Will attend Whittier College

California FBLA! Thanks for the memories. Thank you for giving me the best four years of my life. I have grown so much because of this wonderful organization. It has been a wonderful year serving as your State Vice President representing the Central Section. The best of time, the worst of time, we have come through with shining stars. After four years of conferences, meetings, and competitions, it has been my reward to return something back to this organization, through obtaining my goal, to serve as a state officer.

I went from the one who watched from the back and admired the leader to becoming the leader myself. I am the perfect example of what FBLA can do for a person.

I would like to thank my section adviser, Ms. Doris Lowe. I could probably write a novel about all the wonderful qualities Ms. Lowe possesses. She was always willing to listen to my problems, no matter how late at night. At the end of the month when my phone bill came, my parents wondered who this number in Visalia wa that I spoke to so often. Ms. Lowe has been a mother to me at conferences, a friend, and a confidant. She is my hero. I admire her for her strength and willpower to make Central Section FBLA the best.

The benefits of FBLA are boundless, and the advantages are numerous. My challenge for you is to conquer your goals.  We all possess in ourselves the ability to attain success, we just have to reach our and grab it. So I say farewell for now, and wish you the best of luck for a brighter and happier future.
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#$K+Nimesh Narayan, Vice-President Gold Coast

Senior at Moorpark High School
Will attend U.C.L.A.

Well California, I guess this is goodbye. I feel like I should be upset, but I don't think I am. This year has been way too exciting, and being upset that it had to come to an end would simply ruin everything. The memories that I've made with this wonderful organization are memories that I plan to keep with me for a long time.

You know, FBLA is like a dream, but one that never ends. It's unfortunate that all of the seniors in our organization have to leave this year (I'm off to UCLA!!!). I expect to see the rest of you back here better than ever when I come back to visit. One of the great things about FBLA is that despite the fact that every year people come and go, the organization itself lives on, and will continue to live on forever.

California FBLA, we've had an excellent past together, and there isn't a doubt in my mind that we're going to have an even better future. Just remember to keep on working, to keep on experiencing, and most importantly, to keep on dreaming. Never forget that the future of FBLA will depend on the future of our imaginations. Fellow FBLA'ers, I take back that "goodbye" I said earlier. Good luck with life, have fun, and I'll see you all again sometime soon!
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#$K+Lorena Mora, Vice-President Northern

Senior at Loyalton High School
Rotary Youth Exchange Program to Japan

I can't believe this year has come to an end. It seems only yesterday I was being installed as an officer. I've had a great time and learned so many things.

Unique, unbeatable, and fun are just a few of the words that will always remind me of the Northern Section. I couldn't have asked to be president of a better section. Northern Section, you are truly the greatest Section in California. Keep up the tradition and show FBLA what the North can do.

To all of California FBLA, what can I say, except thank you for making this year so memorable. I will never forget the conferences, friendships, nor the fun. Never give up on your dreams and always strive to be the best in everything you do. The best of luck to you all.
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#$K+Richard Stryjewski, Vice-President Southern

Senior at Eisenhower High School in Rialto
Will attend U.S.C.

When Chul Choi, California FBLA State Reporter, asked me for this article, I remember when he asked me for an introduction article such a short time ago. This has been such an exciting, educational, fun year for me that it is difficult to say farewell. I have enjoyed the memorable experiences this year tremendously, and I hope that you all experienced an equally great year.

The spirit of California FBLA is what has made this year memorable. I urge you to continue to strive for excellence and exploit the many beneficial opportunities FBLA has to offer. As Irving Berlin once said, "The toughest thing about success is that you've got to keep on being a success." Try something new in FBLA! Fun for a section or state office, compete, and be as active as you can in its activities. Pursue excellence--you shall obtain it!

I would like to thank all of the people who have truly made this year a wonderful experience.  Without all of the state officers, their advisers, the section advisers, and Mrs. Campbell, this year would not have been a success. And most important of all, I thank each and every member of California FBLA, for you truly make this organization what it is.

Goodbye, good luck, and best wishes always.
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#$K+Angela Lee, Secretary

Senior at Lynbrook High School
Will attend UC Berkeley

Well, FBLA'ers, it's the close of yet another chapter in California FBLA's history. I definitely hope that you have had as much fun as I have! I'm not going to make this a sob story or anything, so I'll get straight to the point. My four years with FBLA have been, without a doubt, the most significant time of my life. I've been through so many ups and downs with you. For all of you just getting your start in FBLA, I wish you the best of luck for a profitable and enriching experience. For those of you who are moving on, like me, I hope that you find your true niche in life.

And for those of you who are dying to know here I'm headed next year, I'm off to UC Berkeley under an undeclared major. I plan to apply to the Walter Haas School of Business my junior year. Hopefully, I'll see a lot of you there!

Okay, so enough sentiment. I've had fun. I hope you've had fun. It's been a profitable year. I would like to close my term as 1994- 1994 California State Secretary with the thought by Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you." Best wishes.
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#$K+Lital Barkan, Treasurer

Thank you, California FBLA for allowing me the journey and for standing beside me every step of the way. Serving as your State Treasurer has been one of the best experiences of my life. Through FBLA, I have made friends that will last a lifetime and developed skills and talents that will be invaluable to the future. I will never forget al of you or this year as a State Officer. Thank you California FBLA for all the wonderful memories.

It is very difficult to say good-bye. I can't believe this year is over. It seems like just yesterday that the wax from the candles burned our fingers at the installation ceremony. The only thing left to do now is remember all the wonderful memories we have made together and look toward the future for many more.

This year has been filled with great times, and hopefully next year will be even better. Those of you that are graduating, best of luck to you. Please keep in touch. And to all of you younger ones that will work hard next year to keep California FBLA the best it can be, best of luck to you, too.

State Officers and advisers, what can I say, it has been a blast! You are all "GOOD STUFF!!!!" It was all worth falling off the table at SOT. To all my special FBLA friends (and you know who you are), I love you all! To next year's State Officers, make the best of your year, it will end before you know it--make as many memories together as you can!

Thank you once again, California, for making my dreams come true. I wish you all the best of luck in your journey toward success.
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#$K+Chul Choi, Reporter

Senior at Santa Fe HS in Fanta Fee Springs
Will attend U.C. Berkeley

Due to the overwhelming response to my farewell at the SLC I have been asked to reprise my speech here in print. But before I do I can honestly say that my dreams, aspirations, and realizations about FBLA have come true. Now to the next generation:

As I was passing through this galaxy, I dropped to impulse and beamed down to California FBLA where I warped as your State Reporter. Through this millennium as your reporter, I have beamed up many newsletters through all channels, all frequencies. I have captained many friendships and acquaintances along my star struck path leading to the next galaxy. My thoughts and thanks to Fleet Admiral Campbell as we have dodged many photon torpedoes and phaser shots together with the State Officer Fleet. It is now time to "Beam me up, Scottie!" And remember, live long and ... BE HAPPY! yIen ni ef cheP (Live long and prosper). Jhor Jhee Scottie! (Beam me up Scottie). Kapla! (Good-bye)

Live Long and Prosper!
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#$K+Leonard Hill, Parliamentarian

Junior at Redwood High School in Visalia

As I look back on this previous year, I look on it as a stepping stone to my future. By being a state officer a new world of possibilities to my future has been opened. The attributes I have gained by being an officer have helped me to achieve my goals, not only in FBLA but in the real world. I know that these qualities and the new ones that I will gain, will continue to help me in the future.

The conferences, competition, training, and traveling have all helped to make me a diverse person. I would not give up these experiences in the past years for anything, but I will always remember them as an interesting time in my life.

I have made many new friends through my state and section offices, and even though I will not be serving on the state team next year, I will have those friendships to last me a lifetime.

When I graduate, I plan to continue my education at Stanford University, and to major in biological sciences. There I will join the PBL chapter so I will still have the opportunity to instill into other members the characteristics I have gained, and be able to help them on their own paths to success. I hope to see all of you achieve your dreams and become the best you can be!
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#$K+Cathy Kamei, National President

Senior at Gilroy High School
Will attend U.C. Berkeley

Someone once said "What you do today, makes tomorrow that much easier." As members of FBLa each of us had a wonderful opportunity to get a jump start on our careers in the competitive business world. As I say goodbye to four years in FBLA, I feel no regret, only thankfulness that I have had the opportunity to be a part of such an outstanding organization that has prepared me to make a smooth transition into business.

Thinking back to my freshman year, I was shy, inexperienced, and I did not know what I wanted to do with my life. By chance, I became involved in our organization. Now, I don't imagine my life without FBLA, and I can't believe how lucky I was to find an organization which has given me experience and training that has shaped my life, and directed me for the future.

Leaving behind such a large part of my life, is not an easy task. California FBLA, you have been my friend, my support, and my hope. I thank you for laughs, the tears, the times I've been awake until 4:00 in the morning (talking to roommates at conferences and working on projects) and for the best years of my life. I will miss you, and I will take a lifetime of memories with me, as I hope you will. Farewell, California.
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#$K1994 Section Conference Look Back

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#$KNorthern

The 1994 Northern Section Conference was a great success. Over 300 students and advisers attended the conference hosted by Central Valley High School in Redding.

The conference kicked off with exciting campaign speeches which were outstanding. Students then proceeded to their competitive events.

In between testing and the awards ceremony the Northern Section members danced the afternoon away. With the great music and friendly atmosphere, members had a chance to relax and prepare for the awards ceremony.

The awards ceremony had all the school's spirit shining through. Winners of the competitions and the new section officers were announced.

The 1994 Northern Section Conference was the best yet because of the enthusiasm and spirit shown by all the members and advisers.

#$KBay

The Bay Section Conference was one of the most dynamic and powerful experiences ever. It was held at South San Francisco High School on March 5, 1994, and was a day that nobody would ever forget. There was no other way about it, it was really cool.

There were people from all over the Bay Section showing their pride that day. It was a time of intense competition and the ultimate understanding of your FBLA experience. People went to workshops and enjoyed the hospitality of a wonderful section host South San Francisco High School. The section was at one with the universe that day.

On that day, the members gathered tonight. There will never be a better Bay Section conference, no matter what anybody else could possibly say. People understood that Bay Section was truly number one and there was no possible way to deny this simple fact. It was a day in history the Bay Section will never forget.

#$KCentral

The Central Section Leadership Conference wa held on March 5, 1994, at Turlock High School in Turlock. The day was jam packed with various activities that a member could participate in.

After registration was handled and morning refreshments were served the opening session was called to order. There, approximately 550 members had the opportunity to listen to campaign speeches given by candidates and their respective campaign managers and pick up a few goodies in the process.

After then competition part of the conference was over, God sprung some rain on the show to get the natives restless for some food, country line dancing, movies, and a very interesting talent show. The food, delicious hamburgers, were served to some wet FLBA'ers along with chips, soda, apples, and cookies. The movies shown were Home Along II and Sister Act II. The line dancing was also very entertaining during both lessons in the room as well as in the Boy's Gym.

The members elected the officers who will lead Central Section in the upcoming year. Following this was the long awaited awards session. The outcome of the conference was very successful.

#$KGold Coast

On March 12, earlier this year, over 400 members and advisers of the Gold Coast gathered at William S. Hart High School in Newhall for our 6th Section Conference. Looking back on it, I would say that it was one of the best in our section's history.

Many of you probably know that the conference was slightly challenged by a little (understatement) earthquake that had shaken our section just a few weeks before the event. Many of the facilities at Hart High had been damaged, or declared unsafe. "You can shake us," our section responded, "but you can't break us." Despite the several complications, the section and the hosting chapter decided that the conference must go on. Everyone pulled together as the conference date approached, and as a result, it was an outstanding success.

The conference began with delicious breakfast treats, and active campaigning. Two testing sessions and hours of campaigning later, the entire delegation migrated to Six Flags Magic Mountain, where they enjoyed the attractions until the exciting awards session. The conference ended with the presentation of awards and the announcement of the 1994-94 Section Officer Team. The conference was well planned, well executed, and was an event most of us will remember for years to come.

#$KSouthern

On March 5, 1994, about 1,000 FBLA members and advisers gathered for the Southern Section Competitive Events Conference. This conference, which was hosted by John f. Kennedy High School in La Palma, was replete with the beneficial activities which make FBLA the best student organization.

Before the conference, members interacted with each other as they enjoyed the nutrition which was provided. Of course, there were the usual groups of campaign committees trying to win members' votes for the candidates whom they represented. With the opening session, the conference really got under way. Mr. Rex Dalby, an educator and consultant, made a presentation to the delegation regarding self- esteem and maintaining a positive self-concept through achievement.

Our aggressive competitors then sprung into action, testing, being interviewed, and performing on the computer in an attempt to win a position to compete a the 1994 State Leadership Conference. Members who choose not to compete were able to attend a myriad of workshops presented by local business professionals. After the conference activities, everyone went to Knott's Berry Farm to enjoy the rides, shows, and each other's company. Finally, the awards ceremony took place, where the hard work and preparation paid off. Great job, everybody!

#$KTop 5 winners from SLC!!

Accounting I
Accounting II
Advisory Board Chapter Contribution Award
American Enterprise Project
Business Calculations
Business Communication
Business Law
Business Math
Business Procedurres
Community Service Project
Computer Applications
Comupter Concepts
Economics
Entrepreneurship
Impromptu Speaking
Information Procesing Concepts
Introduction to Business
Job Description Manual
Job Interview
Keyboarding Applications
Local Chapter Annual Business Report
Machine Transcription
Mr. Future Business Leader
Ms. Future Business Leader
Parliamentary Procedure
Partnership with Business
Public Speaking
Shorthand
Word Processing
Dr. Jessie Graham
Sweepstakes
Creed Contest
Scholarship - $500 Each

#$KAccounting I

Khanhnam Tran	Montclair
Suk I. Hui	Fresno
Phong Tang	Montclair
William Chen	Lynbrook
Susan Hill	Woodland

#$KAccounting II

Denver Nash	Yosemite
Denise Savis	Sutter Union
Keith Polston	Arlington
Jessica Tucker	Woodland
Brian Sanders	Homestead

#$KAdvisory Board Chapter Contribution Award

Mintak Joo	J.F. Kennedy, La Palma
Lily Catanes	Hesperia
Sarah Jump	Redwood
Nicole Kearby	Sutter Union
Josh Uretsky	Moorpark

#$KAmerican Enterprise Project

Moorpark
Ramona, Ramona
Clovis West
Clovis
Sutter Union

#$KBusiness Calculations

Andrew Philip	Moorpark
Su Shien Pang	Homestead
Jim Wang	Lynbrook
Quan Nguyen	Moorpark
Roger Ly	Lynbrook

#$KBusiness Communication

Lavonne Sheng	J.F. Kennedy, La Palma
Chienlau Hsu	Upland
Jerry Wong	Redwood
Meeta Sabnis	Lynbrook
Christopher Thaxter	Bella Vista

#$KBusiness Law

Steven Sweetwood	Sutter Union
Jimmy Yeh	Lynbrook
Stephen Chang	Cupertino
Sean Nguyen	Homestead
Krista Gobeille	Long Beach Poly

#$KBusiness Math

Sherry Tsai	J.F. Kennedy, La Palma
Nishant Narayan	Moorpark
Min Choi	Santa Fe
Jeremy Lowd	Cupertino
Matthew Sullivan	Benecia

#$KBusiness Procedurres

David Chen	J.F. Kennedy, La Palma
Angela Lee	Lynbrook
Vanny Hong	Long Beach Poly
Joanne Hughes	Colusa
Eli Tsou	Lynbrook

#$KCommunity Service Project

Redwood
Clovis
Moorpark
Tulare Union
Lynbrook

#$KComputer Applications

Chul Choi	Santa Fe
Nathan Weaver	Mc Cloud
Darin Moss	South San Franscisco
Clement Wong	Lynbrook
Louis Tsai	San Marino

#$KComupter Concepts

Israil Alanis	Santa Fe
Jeff Westphal	Sunny Hills
Eyal Soha	Cupertino
Darius Jazayeri	Homestead
Dan Stangel	Benecia

#$KEconomics

Kensaku Kawamoto	Sunny Hills
Eren Karaday	Long Beach Poly
Ayodele Okupe	Davis
Benjamin Ling	Lynbrook
Josh Uretsky	Moorpark

#$KEntrepreneurship

Stephen Chang	Cupertino
Rob Hager
Eric Hsieh
Marisa Crabtree	Redwood
Sarah Jump
Ritesh Patel
Schwin Hsu	Lynbrook
Gavin Iwanaka
Sebastien Letuan
Denise Davis	Sutter Union
Lisandro Orozco
Steven Sweetwood
Laurence Montoya	J.F. Kennedy, La Palma
Ed Nepomuceno
Danny Tsai

#$KImpromptu Speaking

Telly Tse	San Gabriel
Carrie Avila	Clovis West
Jason Garcia	Independence
Bettina Thornton	Long Beach Poly
Sue Sadaghiani	Cupertino

#$KInformation Procesing Concepts

Jeff Westphal	Sunny Hills
Israel Alanis	Santa Fe
Todd Hoo	Lynbrook
Eyal Soha	Cupertino
Kevin Chen	Bella Vista

#$KIntroduction to Business

Eddie Leung	Cupertino
Jonathan Lin	Lynbrook
Wendy Oswell	Long Beach Poly
Austin Che	Cupertino
Rob Wall	Clovis

#$KJob Description Manual

Saul Japson	Santa Fe
Fawn Huckaba	Mc Cloud
Elva DeHaro	Live Oak
Devanh Silapaxay	Redwood
Himanshu Sethi	Cupertino

#$KJob Interview

Kevin Ishno	Arlington
Karishma Kiri	J.F. Kennedy, La Palma
Frank Seo	Live Oak
Anna Thuc Nguyen	Santa Fe
Tamara McDonald	Clovis West

#$KKeyboarding Applications

Michael Schwartz	Ramona
Catheryn Briones	Santa Fe
Susan Bok	Warren
Jsu-Hei Lin	Davis
Sonny John	Sutter Union

#$KLocal Chapter Annual Business Report

Long Beach Poly
J.F. Kennedy, La Palma
Redwood
Moorpark
Loyalton

#$KMachine Transcription

Charity Buck	Santa Fe
Abby Fung	J.F. Kennedy, La Palma
Emy Chen	California
Jasmin Miranda	Yucaipa
Christina Devi	Seaside

#$KMr. Future Business Leader

Mintak Joo	J.F. Kennedy, La Palma
Benjamin Ling	Lynbrook
Nimesh Narayan	Moorpark
Leonard Hill	Redwood
Daniel Whang	Sunny Hills

#$KMs. Future Business Leader

Angela Lee	Lynbrook
Jennifer Fowe	Santa Maria
Caron Lee	Live Oak
Lital Barkan	William S. Hart
Anna Gutierrez	Long Beach Poly

#$KParliamentary Procedure

Kevin Bolen	Colusa
Scott Bransford
Joseph Richie
Matthew Salazar
Theron Spurgeon
Anna Gutierrez	Long Beach Poly
Janette Nguyen
Jessica Sanders
Ernest Vina
Leonard Hill	Redwood
Willie Yafawi
Brandon Young
Robert Young
Julianna Balicka	Lynbrook
Amy Chan
Jinah Choi
Dave Choi
Mike Foster	Moorpark
Mike Hoeft
Nimesh Narayan
Stephen Song

#$KPartnership with Business

Clovis West
Clovis
Redwood
Cupertino
Bella Vista

#$KPublic Speaking

Ken Fitzgerald	Hilmar
Ken Van Egdon	Moorpark
Amy Bajaj	Warren
James Henrickson	Bellflower
Jason Garcia	Independence

#$KShorthand

Nghia Truong	Mark Keppel
Nhi Van	Alhambra
Flora Nguy	San Gabriel

#$KWord Processing

Hannah Peltier	Mc Cloud
Mintak Joo	J.F. Kennedy, La Palma
Nancy Ku	Lynbrook
Megan Streifel	Gustine
Shauna Huynh	Mark Keppel

#$KDr. Jessie Graham

J.F. Kennedy, La Palma
Live Oak
Loyalton
Moorpark
Redwood

#$KSweepstakes

Lynbrook
J.F. Kennedy, La Palma
Santa Fe
Moorpark
Cupertino

#$KCreed Contest

Shaily Irivide	Moorpark
Michele Philbrick	Greenville
Sue Sadaghiari	Cupertino
Steve Kincanon	Johansen
Myvah Pamphile	Quartz Hill

#$KScholarship:  $500 Each

Amy Chan	Lynbrook
Jennifer Gardner	Alta Loma
Mintak Joo	J.F. Kennedy, La Palma
Barney Mok	Long Beach Poly
Duyen Nguyen	Frloin
Jennifer Rowe	Santa Maria
Frank Seo	Long Beach Poly

#$K1994-1995 California FBLA Officer Team

State President
David Weinberg
Half Moon Bay High School, Half Moon Bay

State Vice President Representing the Bay Section
Laura Lee
Live Oak High School, Morgan Hill

State Vice President Representing the Central Section
Ritesh Patel
Redwood High School, Visalia

State Vice President Representing the Gold Coast Section
Nikki Reyna
William S. Hart High School, Newhall

State Vice President Representing the Northern Section
Nicole Kearby
Sutter Union High School, Sutter

State Vice President Representing the Southern Section
Linh Thai
Victor Valley High School, Victor Valley

State Secretary
Robert Muller
Half Moon Bay High School, Half Moon Bay

State Treasurer
Stephen Song
Moorpark High School, Moorpark

State Reporter
Denny Yau
Bella Vista High School, Fair Oaks

State Parliamentarian
Theron Spurgeon
Colusa High School, Colusa

#$KFundraisers & Activities

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#$KHueneme HS (Oxnard)

The FBLA team assembled special Easter baskets containing all sorts of candies and chocolates each bearing a specific message written for a special person.

-- Hamilton Duldulao

#$KRedwood HS (Visalia)

Pizza and brownies were sold to offset expenses for the Country Dinner Dance. The profits went to Family Services of Tulare County to purchase a dishwasher, copy machine, mini blinds, and three computers for the Battered Women's Shelter.

-- Katrina Lyon

#$KYucaipa HS

A poster sale was held and everyone enjoyed reading the funny sayings.

-- Laurie Fogus

#$KFlorin HS (Sacramento)

Sloppy Joes were sold at the quarterly food faire. Although they did not sell as well as pizza it was much easier to organize and manage. In addition, Fast Food Card sales officially began entitling discounts at various fast food places. Members also passed out 1000 flyers to earn money for future conferences.

Clean campus week was promoted by our committee headed by Sorena Duran. Flyers were passed out with the message "Recycle, reuse, and renew, together with FBLA, work for a better tomorrow."

-- Linh Vong

#$KSutter Union HS

Subscriptions to the local paper, "The Sutter City Enterprise," were sold with money put into individual accounts for future conferences. Car washes were also held to help raise funds for conference fees and travel expenses.

--Annamaria Dugan

#$KHomestead HS (Cupertino)

An all night party at Lynbrook H.S. was planned along with a BBQ at Sierra Park.

-- Maggie Cheng

#$KArgonaut HS (Jackson)

We received a $40 donation from Water Street Antiques. We also received, as a joke a dictionary from the English department to be used next year on our Annual Business Report.

-- Melissa Hall

#$KAlhambra HS

We held an Easter Basket sale in March, each filled with candy and a card.

-- August Tuan

#$KMonrovia HS

Members were invited to attend and present information and pamphlets at the California Business Education Association Conference. Our FBLA booth was commended for its professionalism and received a $50 donation.

--Tavia Lorese Lawson

#$KMark Keppel HS (Alhambra)

The annual Spring Festival was held in hot weather so we decided to sell pina coladas, non-alcoholic, of course. Members donated money and supplies to make this a profitable adventure.

-- Tina Wong

#$KSouth San Francisco HS

Members sold concessions at the school musical "The Pajama Game."

--Liezl Raguindin

#$KTurlock HS

Seven members ventured off to Fairfield to learn about business and taste it all in one trip to Jelly Belly. After a tour of the plant each person received a cup full of a variety of flavors of jelly beans.

-- Kuljinder Dosanjh

#$KMembership, Management, & Leadership Skills

{bmc bullet.bmp}  John F. Kennedy (La Palma)
{bmc bullet.bmp}  Live Oak HS (Morgan Hill)
{bmc bullet.bmp}  Clayton Valley HS (Concord)
{bmc bullet.bmp}  Dunsmuir HS
{bmc bullet.bmp}  Ceres HS

#$KJohn F. Kennedy HS (La Palma)

The officer team began an aggressive campaign to woo and recruit additional professional members.

Officers and members volunteered to host the Southern Section Conference and make it a success.

--Abby Fung 

#$KLive Oak HS (Morgan Hill)

Fifty members served as guides to visiting teachers and students from the areas' elementary and middle schools. Efforts were made to motivate younger students to stay in school and become involved.

Eleven members participated in the AT&T Investment Challenge and discovered the excitement and thrill of playing the stock market.

--J. Huy Lien

#$KClayton Valley HS (Concord)

Mary Enea and two students visited Pine Hollow Intermediate School to speak regarding the Business/Computer Education Department and FBLA

-- Jennifer Calpito

#$KDunsmuir HS

Many members attended the "Job Expo" at the Redding Convention Center. Heidi Garrigus went through three on-the-spot interviews and gained a job from the experience.

-- Andrea LaVoy

#$KCeres HS

The FBLA class gave speeches on the nine goals of FBLA, each person being taught how to give a speech in front of an audience.

-- Randall Chong

#$KReporter's Contest Top Five Winners

Melisa Hall - Argonaut HS
Annamaria Dugan - Sutter Union HS
Katrina Lyon - Redwood HS
Min Choi - Santa Fe HS
Abby Fung - John F. Kennedy HS, La Palma

#$KNewsletter Award Recipients

Argonaut
Bella Vista
Coast Union
Gunn
John F. Kennedy, La Palma
Lynbrook
Moorpark
Redwood
Santa Fe
South San Francisco
Sutter Union

#$KPublic Relations & Community Service Projects

{bmc bullet.bmp}  Coast Union HS
{bmc bullet.bmp}  Paramount HS
{bmc bullet.bmp}  Bella Vista (Fair Oaks)
{bmc bullet.bmp}  Lynbrook HS (San Jose)
{bmc bullet.bmp}  Clovis HS
{bmc bullet.bmp}  Reedley HS
{bmc bullet.bmp}  Santa Fe HS (Santa Fe Springs)

#$KCoast Union HS (Cambria)

A beach clean-up outing united the participating members as we swept the beach free of debris and unwanted trash. Locals and tourists alike enjoyed the splendor of the day awed by the students and their obvious love of their environment and land. With the final conquering of a large, deserted tire, the members left the beach with sand in the socks and happiness in their minds.

-- Esperanza Calderon

#$KParamount HS

Lunch bags decorated with stickers, markers, and stamps were delivered to the Paramount Convalescent Home. Each bag was filed with Easter candy, Cheez-its, Ritz crackers, and sugar-less candy.

-- April Ferguson

#$KBella Vista HS (Fair Oaks)

Members were kept busy as they helped the Lions Club with their annual benefit Pancake Breakfast. Also, in honor of National Secretaries' Day, the chapter hosted a luncheon for the secretaries, administrators, and counselors.

-- Courtney Hegseth

#$KLynbrook HS

FBLA members and kids from the Eisenhower School Day Care got together to follow maps, battle pirates, and otherwise defy nature in order to find a hiden treasure, sor of a scavenger hunt. The kids eventually found coins and a treasure of candy and party favors, with the help of assigned FBLA'ers.

-- Julianna Balicka

#$KClovis HS

This year's partnership with business involved distributing newsletters, which focused on six areas of business, to Clovis students. These newsletters had business cards, from the respective areas, attached along with advertisements paid for in the form of donations.

-- Bryan Wulf

#$KReedley HS

Eleven members attended and served cake at the monthly senior citizens' potluck at the Reedley Community Center. Also, fifteen members participated in the 1994 KIDS DAY by selling newspapers in downtown Reedley for the benefit of the Valley Children's Hospital.

-- Erin Chiamori

#$KSanta Fe HS (Santa Fe Springs)

All members of the competitive events team were invited to W. T. Billard corporate offices for a tour and scavenger hunt. Many prizes were given out and the tour was worthwhile.

The Santa Fe Springs City Council honored the 12 members and advisors that went to the SLC with an "Award of Merit." Also, the Whittier Daily News followed up with an article about FBLA and its accomplishments.

-- Min Choi

#$KCampbell Contest

Funniest
Martin Bui, Santa Fe HS

Best Matching
Michelle Arbeit, Santa Monica HS

Most Original
Frank Seo, Live Oak HS

#{bmc fun.bmp}
Funniest
Martin Bui, Santa Fe HS

#{bmr best.bmp}
Best Matching
Michelle Arbeit, Santa Monica HS

#{bmc most.bmp}
Most Original
Frank Seo, Live Oak HS

#$KAcknowledgments

This Windows help file shows examples of popups, jump topics, graphic jumps, browse sequences, and colored non-scrolling regions. A Windows help file is also capable of playing sound (on computers with a sound board or device) and displaying 256 color graphics (with the EWDLL.DLL file on your computer).

Brochures, newsletters, phone and address directories, catalogs, and other documents can be converted into Windows help files.

Information was entered with WordPerfect 5.1, saved as a DOS text file, and converted into a Rich Text File with RTFGEN, written by Dave Baldwin. The resulting RTF file was compiled into a Windows help file with Microsoft Help compiler HCP.EXE version 3.10.505 downloaded from the Exec-PC bulletin board at (414) 789-4360. Graphics were edited in Windows Paintbrush.

Necessary Files
Other helpful files

The May 1994 issue of The Californian was converted to a Windows help file by Larry Guevara, an FBLA advisor, business instructor, and tennis coach at Lemoore High School.

Comments, suggestions, additions and questions can be sent to:

Larry Guevara
Lemoore High School
 101 E. Bush St.
 Lemoore, CA 93245
 (209) 924-0980
 (209) 924-6600, ext. 268
 Compuserve ID #:  73717,1550
 GEnie: LARRYACE

#$KNecessary Help files
You'll need the following files to construct a Windows 3.1 help file.

A text editor or word processor.
RTFGEN.EXE	Freeware program that converts formatted text file into Rich Text Format (RTF). Available in RTFGEN.ZIP which contains instructions and source files
HCP.EXE	Compiles RTF file into Windows help (.HLP) format. Runs from a DOS prompt in Windows 3.1. May be available as HCP.ZIP.
WINHELP.EXE	Windows 3.1 help viewer. Included with Windows 3.1.
PBRUSH.EXE	Windows 3.1 Paintbrush program for editing graphics.

#$KOther Windows Help files

HAG.ZIP	Help Authoring Guide, a Windows help file by Microsoft that contains documentation on creating help files.
WHAT.ZIP	Windows Help Authoring Templates, contains a series of macros for Word for Windows (WHAT31.DOT, available for 2.0c or 6.0), a Help Project Editor (WHPE.EXE) to manage your project (.HPJ) file, a Hotspot Editor (SHED.EXE) to create hypergraphics (BMP graphic files with areas that act as popups or jump topics), and a Multi-Resolution Bitmap Compiler (MRBC.EXE) to create graphics to display correctly on CGA, EGA and 8514 displays.
EWDLL011.ZIP	Embedded Windows Dynamic Link Library, a freeware program with examples and source code which allows Windows Help to display 256 color graphics.