The 2014 Florida Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Leadership Conference proved to be very successful for Mater Academy Charter High School junior Andy Alfonso, who was elected state president.
During the four-day conference from March 21 to 24 in Orlando, which over 3,500 middle and high school students attended, Alfonso participated in a two-day screening and campaigning process that involved a speech, multiple interviews and activities to demonstrate his leadership skills.
As president, Alfonso will preside over all state officer meetings and sit on the Florida FBLA Board of Directors. This summer, he and other state officers will attend a training summit, where they will prepare a program of work. In addition, he will meet with elected officials, lobbyists and business representatives next February during the annual state officer Tallahassee trip.
As a sophomore, Alfonso was elected to serve as Region V Vice President during the 2012-13 year, making this his second term as a state officer for the organization. He is looking forward to beginning his duties as state president and is thankful for the opportunity to lead Florida FBLA. Alfonso was one of 58 students from Mater Academy who attended the state conference.
Overall, 27 Mater Academy students qualified to attend the FBLA National Leadership Conference, slated for June 29 to July 2, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Students attending the conference this summer include Marilyn Figueredo, Rogelio Dieguez, Brandon Uria, Allison Gonzalez, Maria Alba, Arlette Gomez, Gabriela Gonzalez, Claudia Diaz, Andy Alfonso, Liz Betancourt, Nathali Demien, Andrea Hernandez, Brian Estradella, Gabriela Pedrido, Jennifer Blanco, Grethell Martinez, Barbara Marin, Darlyn Dela Rosa, Astrid Lopez, Samantha Moreno, Christian Rodriguez, Yanisbel Ruiz, Stephanie Cabrera, Allison Gonzalez, and Ashley Gomez.
Qualifying students are attending under various categories including Business Financial Plan, Electronic Career Portfolio, FBLA Principles and Procedures, Global Business, Hospitality Management, Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure, Partnership with Business, Parliamentary Procedure, Community Service Project, and Local Chapter Annual Business Report.