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A L B F 6 1 #NLC Atlanta, Georgia

National Board of Directors Karen Heslep, Chair

PBL Adviser Arkansas State University-Mountain Home [email protected] Southern Region

Lisa Weeks, Chair-elect

FBLA-PBL State Adviser Alabama State Department of Education [email protected] Southern Region

Elizabeth A. Garofalo

FBLA Adviser Canastota High School [email protected] Eastern Region

Julie Jensen

FBLA Adviser Aurora High School [email protected] Mountain Plains Region

Lee C. Marcoux

National Staff Piera Palazzolo

Dale Carnegie Training [email protected] Business & Industry Representative

Deborah Parman

PBL Adviser Colorado Mesa University [email protected] Mountain Plains Region

Elena R. Daly Executive Assistant to the President [email protected]

Kelly Wilkerson

Becky Grant, CMP Programs Coordinator [email protected]

FBLA Adviser Warren Township High School [email protected] North Central Region

FBLA-PBL Division Presidents

Colin Murphy Customer Service Associate [email protected]

Karthik Krishnan

MEMBERSHIP Troy D. White Director, Marketing & Membership [email protected]

FBLA National President [email protected] Georgia PBL National President [email protected] Maryland

Stacee Y. McIff

Professional Division National President [email protected] Massachusetts

Stacy M. Nahas

KPMG LLP [email protected] Business & Industry Representative

Shea Padilla

FBLA-PBL State Chair Arizona Department of Education [email protected] Western Region

Blake Reynolds

Ex-Officio Members Ted L. Harshbarger, Past Chair PBL Adviser Peru State College [email protected] Mountain Plains Region

Jean M. Buckley

FBLA-PBL President and CEO [email protected]

2015–16 FBLA National Officer Team José Espinel

FBLA National President Pope High School (GA) [email protected]

Josie Luptak

FBLA National Secretary Harrison High School (IN) [email protected]

Hirsh Sisodia

FBLA Eastern Region Vice President Souderton Area High School (PA) [email protected]

Keaton Erickson

FBLA Mountain Plains Region Vice President Carrington Area High School (ND) [email protected]

Ashtyn Rottinghaus

Nicolas Ferguson

Vanessa Ting

Alexis Crane

FBLA National Treasurer Wellsville High School (KS) [email protected]

FBLA National Parliamentarian Parsippany Hills High School (NJ) [email protected]

Mary Ait Staff Accountant [email protected]

José Espinel

FBLA State Director Connecticut State Department of Education [email protected] Eastern Region PBL Adviser Snow College [email protected] Western Region

ADMINISTRATION Jean M. Buckley President and CEO [email protected]

FBLA North Central Region Vice President Turpin High School (OH) [email protected]

FBLA Southern Region Vice President Saraland High School (AL) [email protected]

Grace Ramstad

FBLA Western Region Vice President Centennial High School (OR) [email protected]

Lisa Smothers Membership Director [email protected] Tom Payne, CPA Director, PBL College/University Relations [email protected] Ashley Witherspoon Customer Service/Database Associate [email protected] CONFERENCE Richard Bowen Conference Director [email protected] Robert Smothers Conference Manager [email protected] EDUCATION Kelly Scholl Education Director [email protected] John Golden Education Associate [email protected] COMMUNICATIONS Laura Morgan Communications Manager [email protected] FBLA-PBL 1912 Association Drive Reston, VA 20191-1591 P 703.860.3334 F 866.500.5610 fbla-pbl.org

Cover Photo: ©2013, Kevin C. Rose Courtesy of ACVB & AtlantaPhotos.com

Tomorrow’s Business Leader Spring 2016 Volume 46, Issue 4 (ISSN 0279-9685). Published quarterly (summer, fall, winter, and spring) by Future Business Leaders of AmericaPhi Beta Lambda, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Herndon, VA and at additional mailing offices. SUBSCRIPTION: $1.25 of the national dues pays for a one-year subscription. Editorial and advertising sales offices at FBLA-PBL, 1912 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1591 703.860.3334. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Tomorrow’s Business Leader, 1912 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1591. Materials may be reprinted with prior permission of the editor. Editorial submissions are encouraged and should be addressed to the editor. All FBLA-PBL publications use the Chicago Manual of Style. Publisher: Jean M. Buckley. Editor: Laura Morgan

Calendar of Events APRIL 1

Receipt Deadlines: • Membership Madness and Membership Mania • Membership Achievement Award • 100 Percent Class Participation • Outstanding Chapter • Distinguished Business Leader Scholarship • Chapter/State Membership Recognition Awards • Big 10 Awards Membership deadline • National Bylaws Amendment 20 Webinar: CONNECT in Atlanta at #NLC16FBLA 29 HowTheMarketWorks, free Stock Market Challenge ends 30 BAA America award and CSA Achievement award receipt deadline BAA Fight to the Finish deadline Professional Division Membership Awards dues deadline April/May March for Babies: Check with your local March of Dimes office for specific dates

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Adviser Wall of Fame: Nomination deadline Spring Stock Market Game ends Receipt Deadlines: • NLC competitive event registration • NLC Intern application • Businessperson of the Year nomination • Prejudged materials must be received at FBLA-PBL National Center • National Anthem audition National Officer Candidate application receipt deadline (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) FBLA NLC and IFL: early bird registration deadline Receipt Deadlines: • March of Dimes Fundraising Report • All competitive events computer production tests must be received at FBLA-PBL National Center

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President’s Message by FBLA National President José Espinel Competition season is in full swing! FBLA members across the country and in our international chapters are journeying toward the ultimate goal of national recognition through competition at State Leadership Conferences (SLCs). SLCs are the aspiring business leader’s dream—where informative workshops and networking opportunities are melded with a wide array of challenging competitive events. Competitors who earn top rankings at SLCs may advance to the National Leadership Conference (NLC). Home to the World of Coke, the Georgia Aquarium, and an assortment of leading corporations, this year’s host city of Atlanta is the perfect place to create unforgettable memories with your chapter and prepare for your future career! CONNECT with us June 29–July 2 as we compete for national recognition and celebrate the achievements of our future business leaders. Members interested in growing their leadership skills should consider attending the Institute for Leaders (IFL). Held June 28–29 (prior to NLC), IFL showcases exciting workshops and interactive sessions that help members become better communicators, planners, and leaders. Each year during NLC, FBLA’s members elect the next national officer team. Serving as a national officer is a unique privilege—you encounter opportunities to guide FBLA’s future on the national level; promote programs to boost recruitment, education, and participation; and engage with members in all corners of the country. If you desire to expand your service by leading a national organization comprised of 200,000+ diverse members, consider stepping up and running for a national office. Thank you for a wonderful year. Meeting you and hearing your stories, your ambitions, and your dreams have inspired, and will continue to inspire, me. I lament how short my term has felt, that my time with you could not be longer, but I look, with hope, toward the future. I am confident that next year’s national officers will commit themselves wholeheartedly to the task of leading our membership—and that in the end, they too will look back upon a year full of growth and success.

José Espinel FBLA National President [email protected]

Greetings, FBLA Members! My name is Karthik Krishnan and I proudly serve as the PBL national president. PBL, or Phi Beta Lambda, is the collegiate division of FBLA. We have over 9,000 members in almost 450 chapters. During your time in FBLA, you learned numerous skills and you connected with members from all across the nation. Well, I have some good news for you—your journey with FBLA‑PBL isn’t over yet! This association offers a plethora of opportunities to stay involved after high school. So after graduating high school, make sure you join the local chapter, charter your own chapter, or join as a virtual member. You are always welcome in this lifetime association. I look forward to seeing you join PBL! Feel free to contact me with questions at [email protected]. 1

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National News

FBLA-PBL rang the Closing Bell at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square on February 17, 2016.

MonroeWoodbury FBLA member and New York FBLA State President Daniel Willis spoke on behalf of FBLA‑PBL at the event.

Representing FBLA-PBL were members from Monroe‑Woodbury High School FBLA in New York, FBLA-PBL President & CEO Jean Buckley, national board member Elizabeth Garofalo, and other special guests.

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How did you celebrate FBLA-PBL Week? Tell us at go.fbla.org/news

Utah FBLA state officers advocated CTSO legislation and funding to elected officials including Governor Gary Herbert

Wisconsin FBLA st ate officers met with State Superin tendent Dr. Tony Evers who proclaim ed FBLA Week in Wisconsin

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David Novak is the founder of Lead2Feed, and former CEO and current executive by David Novak chairman of Yum! Brands, Inc. He is Are you eager to learn important leadership skills to set you apart in also the keynote life? Do you strive to make a difference in your community? That’s why I speaker at the FBLA developed Lead2Feed, a free leadership program to help middle and high National Leadership school students experience leading, creating, and implementing team Conference in Atlanta, projects to find a need in their community and serve others. June 29–July 2, 2016.

Lead2Feed was inspired by the personal and business lessons I’ve learned and described in my book, Taking People with You. When you have the opportunity to learn real-world business skills outside the classroom, including project management, decision-making, and teamwork, it can motivate you to set and achieve big goals. Since 2012, student members have volunteered more than 22,000 hours to develop leadership skills. I always say the key to a leadership mindset is “you gotta believe” and you will experience firsthand how Lead2Feed can harness your team’s enthusiasm to help make a huge difference in the world.

FBLA NLC Keynote Speaker

David Novak David Novak is the founder and retired Chairman & CEO of Yum! Brands, one of the world’s largest restaurant companies (Taco Bell, Pizza Hut & KFC) with over 41,000 restaurants in more than 125 countries and territories. During his tenure as CEO since 1999, Yum! Brands doubled in size and established itself as a global industry leader. David was recognized as “2012 CEO of the Year” by Chief Executive magazine, one of the world’s “30 Best CEOs” by Barron’s, one of the “Top People in Business” by FORTUNE, and one of the “100 Best-Performing CEOs in the World” by Harvard Business Review. He received the prestigious 2015 Horatio Alger Award for his commitment to philanthropy and higher education, becoming a lifetime member of the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans. Novak’s leadership book, Taking People with You, inspired the 2012 launch of “Lead2Feed Student Leadership Program,” a free leadership/community service program for secondary students. Spring 2016

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CONNECT to Leader ship Running for National FBLA Office

by PBL Mountain Plains Region Vice President Kennedy Reynolds

Serving as a state or national officer is one of the most rewarding things that you can do as an FBLA member. The thrill and excitement of giving your speech in front of hundreds or thousands of members and advisers is an indescribable and surreal experience. The fast-paced environment of being at your campaign booth is one of the best feelings in the world—getting to answer questions about your ideas to better the organization and being able to explain your ideas to your fellow members. With a few tips and suggestions, the campaign experience can be amplified. As a former FBLA national secretary candidate and PBL Mountain Plains Region vice president candidate, I can tell you I learned a lot! Be sure to start your application and campaign preparations early. For national office, applications are due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on May 15. Note that the national campaign guidelines have been updated this year, so be sure to read the National Officer Candidate Guide so you are prepared to submit your application to get your campaign started. Check with your state adviser for your state’s application deadline and guidelines. National campaign materials should be prepared early. The earlier that you submit your drafts, the earlier they will be approved, allowing more time to rehearse your speech and get items ordered. Drafts of all campaign items must be submitted online with your application by May 15, so start working on them soon! The national campaign budget limit is $2,000. I suggest talking to the officer currently in the position that you plan to run for to get a better idea of how many of each item is needed. I found that it was best to get as many items donated as possible to save money on campaign expenses. Review the campaign guidelines about donations and how to include this in your campaign financial statement. Practicing for the Q&A session and the candidate interview is essential. Have friends, teachers, or advisers ask you questions that relate to your FBLA-PBL experience or your campaign platform and goals. Ask members from your local and state chapters to help at your campaign booth. It  will engage these members and make campaigning more fun for you. Be sure to eat while campaigning; sometimes you get so caught up in the excitement that you forget to eat! Campaigning is one of the best experiences that a member can have, and I highly recommend that everyone does it at least once. Find information on applying for national FBLA office at go.fbla.org/NLC. If you have questions about running for national office, contact a current national officer or email [email protected]. Good luck campaigning in Atlanta! 5

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National Recognition Congratulations to chapters earning the Chapter Challenge award by completing Super Sweeps, Non-Stop November, & Action Awareness. NLC attendees from these chapters will each receive a pin in their chapter’s NLC registration packet. Athens High School (AL) Hoover High School (AL) Leeds High School (AL) Pell City High School (AL) Saraland High School (AL) Sylacauga High School (AL) Vestavia Hills High School (AL) Paris High School (AR) Los Osos High School (CA) Sangre De Cristo High School (CO) Valley High School (CO) Manchester High School (CT) Simsbury High School (CT) Hialeah Gardens High School (FL) Mater Academy Charter High School (FL) Robinson High School (FL) Appling County High School (GA) Bowdon High School (GA) Brookwood High School (GA) Coffee High School (GA) Mary Persons High School (GA) Metter High School (GA) Mundy’s Mill High School (GA) Shaw High School (GA) South Forsyth High School (GA) Bellevue High School (IA) Creston High School (IA) Mundelein High School (IL) Warren Township High School (IL) Wauconda High School (IL) Marysville High School (KS) Rock Hills High School-Mankato (KS) Santa Fe Trail High School (KS) Wellsville High School (KS) Atlanta High School (LA)

Fort Zumwalt South High School (MO) Niangua High School (MO) Platte County High School (MO) Pine Forest High School (NC) Divide County High School (ND) Stanley High School (ND) Arlington High School (NE) Blair High School (NE) Dundy County Stratton High School (NE) Elmwood-Murdock High School (NE) Johnson-Brock High School (NE) Kearney High School (NE) Lakeview High School (NE) Roncalli Catholic High School (NE) Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca High School (NE) Wakefield High School (NE) West Boyd High School (NE) Pequannock Township High School (NJ) Piscataway High School (NJ) West Career and Technical Academy (NV) Mamaroneck High School (NY) Baker Senior High School (OR) Claysburg-Kimmel High School (PA) Fernando Callejo High School (PR) North Augusta High School (SC) Coffee County High School (TN) Stewart County High School (TN) Walker Valley High School (TN) George Wythe High School (VA) Odessa High School (WA) Muskego High School (WI) Seymour Community High School (WI) Cheyenne South High School (WY) Glenrock High School (WY) Upton High School (WY) Spring 2016

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March of Dimes Mini March for Babies

Enhance your experience by working as an NLC intern in Atlanta! Conference interns help national staff with conference logistics, headquarters office management, and more. Interested applicants must be available to attend the NLC during these dates and times:

FBLA-PBL and our national service partner, the March of Dimes, will sponsor a mini March for Babies at #NLC16FBLA in Atlanta. All members and advisers are encouraged to participate and contribute to the March of Dimes. Dress for this event is casual, so wear your FBLA T-shirt and your favorite pair of blue jeans. Remember to bring your $5 donation and get ready to have a great time!

June 29–July 2 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. To participate, you must be available during the majority of the NLC. Interns must pay the conference registration fee, accommodations, travel, and meals. Complete the application at go.fbla.org/NLC (including a current résumé and one letter of recommendation). Internship categories include: • judge confirmation • conference headquarters • registration desk • exhibit hall • workshops • photography • silent auction • national officer assistant • Awards of Excellence trophy setup • Awards of Excellence social media • Awards of Excellence photo usher Application receipt deadline is Friday, May 13.

National Anthem Do you sing? We are looking for an FBLA member to sing the national anthem in traditional style at the NLC. Interested performers should visit go.fbla.org/NLC for more details. If selected, soloist must be a paid NLC registrant. Email submissions to [email protected] or mail to: Megan Muir, CMP PDC Productions (NLC Anthem) 3217 N Flood Ave Norman, OK 73069 Audition receipt deadline is May 13.

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Friday, July 1 @ 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

Open Events Everyone can compete! The Open Events program offers tests members can take without prequalification or preregistration. You don’t have to be a state winner—just a member. FBLA members may only take one open event. FBLA-Middle Level members may take two open events. FBLA-Middle Level July 1—8:00 a.m. Business Principles Computer Technology Financial Literacy Parliamentary Procedure Concepts FBLA July 1—9:30 a.m. July 1—11:00 a.m. Advertising Computer Operating Systems Journalism Leadership Statistics Microeconomics

Institute for Leaders This high-energy, intensive, two‑day seminar is a focused leadership experience for state and local chapter officers, as well as members and advisers. This training conference prepares student leaders and members to assume their elected responsibilities and develop valuable life skills.

#NLC16FBLA in Atlanta FBLA-Middle Level Academy

FBLA Bank On It® Tournament

Do you have what it takes to be FULL of leadership? Get ready to fill your leadership buckets with the colors of the rainbow. This high-energy leadership program is organized chaos meets leadership, mixed with energy, mission-based moments, and lots of COLOR+FULL! fun!

Presented by AICPA Sponsored by Start Here, Go Places.®

Official Conference App Download the official FBLA-PBL National Conference app.

Test your accounting knowledge in the ultimate Bank On It® tournament! FBLA students are invited to be a part of the first‑ever, national FBLA Bank On It® Bracket Challenge. The AICPA’s Start Here, Go Places.® has teamed up with FBLA to host an in‑person “Bank On It Tournament” at the 2016 NLC. The tournament is open to the first 64 FBLA students who register.

Schedules, maps, and social media on your mobile device—FREE!

Date: July 1, 2016 Time: 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Location: International 1–10

Create your personal NLC schedule, be the first to see event finalists, receive update messages throughout the conference, learn about exhibitors, and more!

Registration: Students must register for an account at StartHereGoPlaces.com/students prior to registering for the tournament. A link to the Bank On It® registration page will be available at go.fbla.org/NLC.

Search the app store for FBLA-PBL National Conferences and look for this icon, or scan the code below for your device.

Did we mention there will be awards for the champions? Don’t miss out on being part of the inaugural FBLA Bank On It® tournament. We hope you’re game!

National Officer Elections



Amazon Apple Blackberry Google

Certifications Adobe Certified Associate

$50 per exam ($65 after June 10)

Autodesk Certified User

$50 per exam ($65 after June 10)

Autodesk Certified Professional $50 per exam ($65 after June 10)

Certiport FREE (up to two exams)

• Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) 2013 • Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) • IC3 • QuickBooks (QBCU)

Space is limited, so sign up today at go.fbla.org/NLC.

An important and exciting part of the NLC is the election of the 2016–17 national officers. Students interested in running for national office can request the National Officer Candidate Guide from their state adviser, or download it from go.fbla.org/NLC. Note the application and campaign guidelines have been updated this year. Candidates display literature at their campaign booths where members can talk with them about their platforms. Don’t miss the spirited competition and bid for delegate votes by the candidates and their campaign teams. National voting and all regional voting will be conducted via electronic ballot. Voting delegates should bring a data‑enabled device (phone, tablet, etc.) to cast their votes. Delegates may share devices. No wifi connection will be available. Standard message and data rates may apply. Atlanta Photo: ©2014, Gene Phillips, Courtesy of ACVB & AtlantaPhotos.com Spring 2016

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National Fundraisers Association Motor Club Marketing (AMCM) offers a roadside assistance program that earns profit now and on renewals. Email [email protected], call 605.254.8876, or visit amcmfbla.com. Better World Collective provides a brand new and easy-to-use online auction platform called Auction360. Visit betterworldcollective.com/fbla for more information. Country Meats features fresh, smoked snack sticks that everyone loves! Sell for $1 and receive 45% profit! For FREE SAMPLES call 800.277.8989 or visit countrymeats.com/samplepack. DormCo.com guarantees $200 for distributing FREE $30 gift cards for graduating seniors along with posting an online link to DormCo.com and also offers custom T-shirts (non-FBLA). Contact [email protected]. Krispy Kreme Fundraising offers doughnuts, BOGO cards, certificates, and coffee to help your chapter raise some dough! Visit krispykreme.com/fundraising, email [email protected], or call 800.4KRISPY. Ozark Delight lollipops are only available for fundraising. They do not sell to stores or other retail markets. Call 800.334.8991 or visit ozarkdelight.com. Popcorn Palace offers premium popcorn in lots of flavors guaranteed to be fresh and delectable. Keep 50% profit upfront. To get your free information kit, call 800.873.2686 or visit popcornpalace.com/Home/Fundraising. Schermer Pecans offers a delicious and healthy fundraising product. Call 800.841.3403, email [email protected], or visit schermerpecans. com. School Spirit Coffee provides personalized packaging for their coffee fundraiser. Call 800.570.1443, email [email protected], or visit schoolspiritcoffee.com. Tom-Wat Fundraising features multiple fundraisers from catalog sales to cookie dough and much more. Call 800.243.9250, email [email protected], or visit tomwat.com. 9

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Chapter Finance Tips by Nikolas Lazar, National Treasurer’s Council—Head of Sponsorship

Managing your chapter’s finances can be a challenging task for even the most seasoned FBLA leader. While it’s challenging, it can also be rewarding. By having a solid plan for your chapter’s finances, you’ll be able to run your chapter more efficiently while creating opportunities for members through scholarships and stipends for conferences. Here are three tips that have worked in my chapter, Newton South (MA). 1. Have a designated chapter officer. You should have one person that is solely in charge of your chapter’s finances. This can be in the form of a “treasurer” or “CFO.” By streamlining your finances, confusion and difficulties will decrease. Have this chapter officer be in charge of planning fundraisers and activity/ conference expenses and keeping accurate accounting records. 2. Go beyond the bake sale. Bake sales are the most popular form of fundraiser, as they’re relatively easy to plan and execute. That said, you can maximize your funds by diversifying your fundraising portfolio. Approach fundraising as a valuable skill rather than a grueling task. Through fundraising, members will have the opportunity to hone their marketing and sales skills while raising funds for your chapter. • FBLA has a variety of fundraising partners ranging from online auctions to selling coffee or lollipops to the community. One partner that has worked for my chapter is DormCo.com, which can be found at go.fbla.org/fblafundraising. • A great tip from Milton FBLA (MA) is to sell items to your student body. For example, they’ve sold Milton HS ties and ornaments in the past along with bandanas and rally towels for their school’s pep rally. Selling these customized items take a bit more work, as you have to create the product, but sales tend to be higher. • Have members create a presentation and contact local businesses about sponsoring your chapter. 3. Keep a budget. This is the simplest tip, yet it’s often the most overlooked. Have your designated chapter officer submit monthly budgets to chapter leadership and your adviser to ensure everyone knows the financial status of the chapter.

Check out all of FBLA’s national fundraising partners at go.fbla.org/FBLAfundraising Spring 2016

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The Sound of Glass Shattering L ynne Doughtie is KPMG’s new chairman and chief executive officer, a role she began on July 1, 2015. With a commitment to maintaining the highest levels of professionalism and quality in KPMG’s client service and support of the capital markets, Doughtie is well positioned to lead in this dynamic marketplace. Doughtie joined the firm in 1985 in the Audit practice and served in a number of national, regional and global leadership roles, including lead engagement partner for some of the firm’s major clients. She led KPMG’s Advisory practice in the U.S. from 2011 to 2015, charting a path of tremendous growth, including the establishment of market-leading positions in business and risk consulting and transaction advisory services. In addition to her U.S. leadership role, she serves on KPMG’s Global Board and Executive Committee.

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Doughtie is a graduate of Virginia Tech, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting. She is past president of the Advisory Board of the school’s Pamplin College of Business and a member of the Accounting and Information Systems Advisory Board. In 2007, she was awarded the Distinguished Alumnus Award, for outstanding career accomplishments and contributions to the college. She has earned CPA certifications in Virginia and New York and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Doughtie has been profiled in top media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Fox Business Network. She was recently named one of Crain’s New York Business 50 Most Powerful Women in New York.



It’s an honor to have the chance to lead KPMG at such a pivotal moment, when ensuring quality and confidence in the work we do has never been more important. Our firm, our clients and the entire marketplace are looking at a future of unprecedented change and extraordinary opportunity, where ‘business-asusual’ is going to mean constant innovation and transformation. I’m excited to team with our incredibly talented people, as we work closely with companies and other organizations to help them deliver real results.



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Following your strategic vision for the firm, can you give a brief “elevator pitch” for the KPMG of tomorrow?

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KPMG is a place that offers endless opportunities for professionals to grow and develop in our audit, tax and advisory service areas. With passion and purpose, we work shoulder to shoulder with leading organizations, integrating innovative approaches and deep expertise to deliver real results.

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What personal qualities will KPMG employees need to possess and what professional skills will be most important?

A. Our people are smart, inquisitive, courageous,

and relish a challenge. They embrace a mindset that is rooted in innovation, collaboration and inclusion. Leadership capabilities are also more important than ever. It’s not just the ability to lead, but being able to develop leadership in others. We also want employees who are caring and passionate.

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How does your professional journey — including becoming the firm’s first female CEO — serve as a model for emerging professionals both male and female?

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I was willing to take risks and explore non-linear career paths. I made it my aim to create and work with high-performing teams. I’ve also had wonderful mentors and sponsors who helped me embrace opportunities and challenges alike. Male or female, the keys are exploration, performance and learning from those who’ve gone before.

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What is the one compelling reason for the next generation of accounting’s best and brightest to choose KPMG as the place to build their careers?

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KPMG’s culture — one defined by high performance in pursuit of high purpose. It’s an inclusive and robust culture of professionalism, integrity, commitment to quality, and giving back to our communities as we care for and about each other. Spring 2016

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National Sponsors & Partners The Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) is a nonprofit that provides free educational resources for middle school and high school students. The business world is changing rapidly. How will the emergence of the sharing economy and artificial intelligence affect existing business models? What is an entrepreneur’s role in society? FEE publishes daily economic content on FEE.org addressing questions like these to better prepare you for the future business world. FEE hosts nationwide student seminars and events, provides free books/eBooks and our economic magazine— the Freeman—to FBLA students, and offers a free online course called The Economics of Entrepreneurship: Serving Yourself by Serving Others Well. This course is filled with engaging videos, articles, and activities. Learn more by emailing us at [email protected] or visiting FEE.org/courses. Atlanta High School in Louisiana (Jason Mercer, adviser) was one of the early submission drawing winners in the Lead2Feed Student Leadership Program. Senior FBLA chapter member and Louisiana FBLA Parliamentarian Casey Creel had the following to say about his experience: “Our local chapter has completely focused on community service, and we put most of our efforts towards helping out our community. The Lead2Feed project has opened my eyes to the needs of our community.” Our community has needs that are overlooked, but projects such as this one allows students to change and impact the world around them. I have learned that FBLA isn’t always about the competitions and events, but it is about growing as a leader. I have gained humbleness out of this experience that will follow me throughout my life. I took the leadership lessons learned through the Lead2Feed curriculum and used it to guide me in a successful bid for Louisiana FBLA Parliamentarian. Another classmate was elected District 3 Vice President. During our time as state officers we have encouraged chapters to be active in community service and to participate in the Lead2Feed program. I am very pleased to know that our chapter has impacted the lives of many members of our community and joined together to achieve this very important goal. The impact we made helping others sparked a fire and made us want to do more. Go forth and WIN!”

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The School of Business at Stevens Institute of Technology Before graduating from Stevens in 2015, Marques Brownlee had already made a name for himself as a top-flight tech reviewer on YouTube. He was even invited to ask President Obama a question during an online fireside chat. But in January, he got his biggest audience yet when he was selected to ask a question of Democratic presidential candidates during a nationally-televised debate. Marques asked how politicians could balance digital privacy with security concerns and won praise from his three million YouTube subscribers for cutting to the heart of a thorny issue. “A lot of my classes tied into the topics I make videos about,” Marques said. “Courses in economics and social media marketing were eye-opening, in terms of understanding companies and their behavior.”

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Chapter News

PUERTO RICO

CALIFORNIA Redwood High School in Visalia honored Ms. Doris Lowe, long-standing FBLA Adviser who passed away in 2008, by dedicating the school’s Business Building in her honor. Over 100 alumni, staff (past and present), and local community members joined several family members at this well-deserved celebration. Ms. Lowe was a teacher and FBLA adviser at Redwood for more than 30 years. Honors and achievements for Ms. Lowe include being the 1985 California Local Chapter Adviser of the Year, being on the national FBLA Wall of Fame, and attending 30 consecutive National Leadership Conferences. Redwood FBLA is excited to have her dedication recognized since it will display her legacy for many years to come.

NORTH DAKOTA

Blizzard eld their annual h y tl n ce re r te LA Chap ro High The Hillsboro FB with the Hillsbo it h a is ce an d nual LA Ball dance. The an high schools. It is the peak of FB area raiser. School and other ch of Dimes fund ar M a so al is l al dB o to Week. The Blizzar raised close to $200 which will g r apte nity for This year, the ch vides an opportu ro p so al s, ce an d e rprising as it seem su a great cause. Th as d an re ti at in formal years to students to dress d to doing it for ar rw fo k o lo ey the kids love it! Th come.

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Puerto Rico FBLA celebrated their second State Goofy Games. During this activity, every local chapter collected items such as dog food, cat food, cleaning supplies, shampoo, and other necessities. The state chapter then donated those items to a local organization known as “Official Investigators of Animal Cruelty,” where they have many animals in need of care. Puerto Rico FBLA decided to help those who help animals live a better life.

ALABAMA Geneva FBLA members attended the District 4 ACE Workshop where they met local officers from the schools in their district. At this meeting, they connected with Enterprise High School and began the plans to host a Zombie Run for the March of Dimes. The Zombie Run was a huge success, and they look to maintain this connection and make the run bigger and better in the years to come.

Chapter News

NEBRASKA This year, Blair FBLA chose to help students and community members secure jobs. Collaborating with the Blair Area Chamber of Commerce provided Blair FBLA with outstanding opportunities to help students and adults prepare for their futures. They hosted classes at the Chamber of Commerce throughout October and November. During the first week of class, attendees were educated on the process of filling out an application for employment. They provided two weeks of instruction on creating résumés nts, we covered interviewing and two weeks on writing cover letters. After creating these two essential employment docume local business professionals. strategies. During the final class, adult learners were able to benefit from mock interviews with employment. These seven classes provided an excellent foundation for interested people who are looking for

TENNESSEE Coffee County FBLA members, officers, and advisers, along wit h special voluntee rs, spent many hours organi zing the “Team Up to Tackle Breast Cancer” even t. FBLA members so ld T-shirts and Otis Sp unkmeyer breast ca nc er cookies. They also hosted a “pink out” ga m e where the football team wore pink je rseys sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance an d all other participants at the game sporte d pink. Funds raised from these activities ha ve totaled $6,000. The donati on is being presen ted to the Tennessee Brea st Cancer Coalition with all funds set to benefit breast cancer patien ts in Coffee County.

MASSACHUSETTS On February 3, FBLA members from Newton South, Newton North, and Westborough chapters attended the Massachusetts March of Dimes Baskets for Babies event. Volunteers sold 50/50 raffle tickets during the Boston Celtics game, raising money and awareness for the March of Dimes and its initiatives, while honing members’ marketing skills. This allowed volunteers and Celtics fans to build a greater appreciation for the March of Dimes. The Boston Celtics’ Baskets for Babies 50/50 raffle program sold over $3,800 worth of 50/50 raffle tickets, meaning that the Massachusetts March of Dimes chapter will be receiving over $1,900.

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