Congratulations to SSCS sophomore Yasmin Issa for being selected Secretary for the New York State District 4 chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). Issa, who is Secretary of the FBLA school capture at SSCS, was chosen District 4 Secretary at the Fall Conference held in Albany on Oct. 27.
“This is an exciting opportunity and we are very pleased to have Yasmin represent our school and district,” said SSCS FBLA Advisor Barbara Handy. “Great Job Yasmin!”
The Secretary of FBLA is part of a governing board with other FBLA regional officers and is responsible for helping with all the extensive paperwork that has to be prepared and sent in by strict deadlines throughout the year. The primary responsibility of the Secretary is to take notes from each FBLA meeting and prepare the official minutes. Issa will also work closely with the District 4 Chairperson in preparing for the spring conference, running the state convention for the district and other important activities.
FBLA helps high school students prepare for careers in business through academic competitions, leadership development, and educational programs. New York State has a 170 FBLA chapters with student membership at 5,600.