Recent News:

Members of the Clymer FBLA chapter gathered at Peek ‘n Peak Resort on Tuesday, June 13 to celebrate this year’s achievements. The evening began with a special tribute to graduating members Seth Edwards, Kayla Himelein, and Kerrie Perry. New members, completing their first year of membership were awarded their membership pins: Casey Payne, Brittany Gribble, Katie Perry, and Andrew Reinwald. All members who completed community and/or school service projects were presented with certificates of participation, and thirteen of the nineteen members were recognized for their participation in one or more district, state, or national conference during the 2005-2006 school year. All trophies earned at district competition and state awards were re-presented to the students in the presence of their parents.

Joshua Wallace earned the two highest-ranking awards bestowed by NYS FBLA: Mr. Future Business Leader and Who’s Who in FBLA. The Mr. FBL event required a written, objective exam which identified the state’s top ten scorers. Those ten students then submitted resumes and cover letters to state judges and were interviewed at the state convention. The top five students were called back for final interviews for final ranking. Josh earned the first place ranking in this event and will now represent NYS FBLA and Clymer Central School in Nashville , TN to compete in this event. The Who’s Who award is given to only one FBLA member in each state each year and Josh will be honored as New York State ’s Who’s Who designee at the national convention as well. Wallace also earned a first place award in the mock Job Interview competition at state convention.

Kerrie Perry was re-presented her first place award in the Ms. Future Business Leader event, which followed the same above-mentioned criteria as the Mr. event. Kerrie will now represent our school and New York State as a finalist in the national competition in Nashville . Andrew Reinwald earned a fourth place state award in the FBLA Principles & Procedures event. Kayla Himelein and Seth Edwards were presented trophies for their presentation and defense of the Clymer FBLA scrapbook at the state convention, which earned third place in New York State . Rebecca Kesselring was presented a trophy for her Local Chapter Annual Business Report submission, which earned a New York State first place award. This report was further edited and submitted to national judges by Andrew Reinwald. It will be judged at the national level between June 27-July 2.

Seth Edwards presented the “Outstanding New Member” award to Andrew Reinwald for his outstanding contributions to the Clymer chapter during his first year of rostered membership. Stephanie Moreash was honored with the “Clymer Member of the Year” award for her outstanding participation and contributions to the local chapter as well. Mr. Wilson was presented with a plaque to acknowledge his outstanding support and participation in local and state FBLA activities this year as a state judge at the 2006 state convention. Mrs. Perry was recognized for 16 years of service to Clymer FBLA. (6/06)

          

Joshua Wallace, son of Sharon and Scott Wallace made Clymer history in April, while attending the New York State FBLA Convention in Ellenville , NY by being the first Clymer student elected to the office of State President of the organization. Joshua has two years experience as a state officer: State Vice President for District 13 during the 2004-2005 school year and Executive Vice President during the 2005-2006 school year. Joshua was formally installed to office on April 5, 2006 and will lead his new slate of officers through state officer training this July at Watson’s Homestead in Campbell , NY .

Joshua also earned the New York State nomination to seek a national office this summer in Nashville , Tennessee . Joshua will compete against a student from New Jersey in seeking the national officer position of Eastern Region Vice President, which oversees all state associations of FBLA from Maine to Virginia, Department of Defense Dependent Schools (DODDS Europe), Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico . (4/06)