23 C-K FBLA Members Qualify for Nationals

The Pennsylvania Future Business Leaders of America Virtual Awards of Excellence program was held on Friday, May 15.

Claysburg-Kimmel had 23 members who qualified to attend the 2020 PA FBLA State Leadership Conference in Hershey, originally scheduled for April 5-8. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, alternate plans were created to host a virtual competition and awards program for the first time in history.

Regional scores were used for the testing events, and Zoom meetings were used for interview events and to record remotely for speeches and team presentations. These recordings were then sent to the PA judges.

During the online presentation of awards, PA FBLA State Secretary, Michael Baker of C-K High School, was recognized for his involvement at the state level the last two years. Michael and his fellow state officers also provided recorded farewell messages to the members of PA FBLA.

Sherri Steward, the director of Human Resources at NPC Inc., was chosen as the Pennsylvania FBLA Businessperson of the Year. The members of C-K FBLA nominated Steward for the award that recognizes a person in business and industry for their involvement and support of Pennsylvania FBLA on the local and state levels.

Claysburg-Kimmel sophomore Bailey Garver campaigned for the office of PA FBLA vice president at large. Bailey completed the campaign process by submitting her materials and interviewing in Hershey on Feb. 1. Bailey submitted her recorded campaign speech and online voting occurred earlier this month by the voting delegates of each chapter from across the state. As a result, Bailey was elected and will serve as a PA state officer for the 2020-21 school year.

The top 10 award winners were recognized during the online awards presentation with the top four advancing to the National Leadership Experience (NLE). The virtual NLE will replace the FBLA National Leadership Conference that was scheduled for June in Salt Lake City, Utah. C-K FBLA has 13 members in seven events who have qualified to represent the district and the state of Pennsylvania.

“C-K FBLA would like to thank the Claysburg Education Foundation and the Claysburg-Kimmel School District for their chapter support throughout the year and supporting Bailey Garver’s successful campaign,” Steve Walter, C-K FBLA advisor, said. “Thank you to NPC Inc. for their continued support and to both NPC Inc. and Claysburg Pizza Fundraising for their sponsorship of awards at the State Leadership Conference.

C-K’s state qualifiers were as follows: Michael Baker, Aidan Barr, Owen Bradley, Kalei Carson, Rebekah Claar, Kellee Clark, Mackenzie Clemens, Taylor Conrad, Ethan Diehl, Elizabeth Fiess, Joslyn Frazier, Madison Frye, Bailey Garver, Brielle Gergely, Abby Gonsman, Alyson Jenkins, Hayley Jenkins, Maggie Knisely, Dylan Larson, Kaylee Lingenfelter, Jocelyn Shultz, Delaney Walter, Ben Weiland.

C-K – Pa. FBLA Virtual State Leadership

Conference Results

First Place

Introduction to Public Speaking – Bailey Garver (National Qualifier)

Sales Presentation – Michael Baker (National Qualifier)

Who’s Who in Pennsylvania FBLA – Michael Baker (National Qualifier) - $1,500 William Selden Scholarhip

Second Place

Digital Video Production – Kellee Clark, Abigail Gonsman, Alyson Jenkins (National Qualifiers)

Local Chapter Annual Business Report – Michael Baker, Mackenzie Clemens, Maggie Knisely (National Qualifiers)

William Selden Outstanding Chapter – Claysburg-Kimmel Chapter

Third Place

Public Service Announcement – Kalei Carson, Brielle Gergely, Benjamin Weiland (National Qualifiers)

Big 33 Community Service Club – Claysburg-Kimmel Chapter

Fourth Place

Introduction to Business Presentation – Aidan Barr, Ethan Diehl, Rebekah Claar (National Qualifiers)

Fifth Place

Most Individual Community Service Hours – Delaney Walter

Top Donating Schools Per Capita State Project – American Heart Association – Claysburg-Kimmel Chapter

Who’s Who in Pennsylvania FBLA – Maggie Knisely - $500 William Selden Scholarship

Sixth Place

Graphic Design – Hayley Jenkins, Maggie Knisely

Top Fundraising Chapters State Project – American Heart Association – Claysburg-Kimmel Chapter

Seventh Place

Partnership With Business – Hayley Jenkins, Jocelyn Shultz, Benjamin Weiland

Who’s Who in Pennsylvania FBLA – Mackenzie Clemens - $500 William Selden Scholarship

Eighth Place

Most Individual Community Service Hours – Dylan Larson

Ninth Place

Job Interview – Jocelyn Shultz

Word Processing – Kaylee Lingenfelter

Pennsylvania FBLA Vice President at Large 2020-21 – Bailey Garver

National Business Honor Society – Michael Baker, Mackenzie Clemens, Joslyn Frazier, Madison Frye, Brielle Gergely, Kyle Glass, Hayley Jenkins, Maggie Knisely, Jocelyn Shultz, Benjamin Weiland

Keystone Leadership Award – Michael Baker, Mackenzie Clemens, Madison Frye, Hayley Jenkins, Maggie Knisely, Jocelyn Shultz

Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit – Claysburg-Kimmel Chapter

Business Achievement Awards

Future Level – Taylor Conrad, Erica Norotsky

Business Level – Owen Bradley, Brielle Gergely

Leader Level – Michael Baker, Maggie Knisely, Hayley Jenkins

America Level – Mackenzie Clemens

Community Service Awards

Community Level – Aidan Barr, Owen Bradley, Joslyn Frazier, Madison Frye, Dylan Larson

Service Level – Michael Baker, Mackenzie Clemens, Dylan Larson