State Officers Hone Leadership Skills at 2009 State Officer Training Pictured in the front row, from left are: Oklahoma FBLA Secretary Tori Bookout; Oklahoma FBLA Vice President Ariel West; Oklahoma FBLA President Andrew Davis; Oklahoma PBL Parliamentarian Megan Carline; National PBL Secretary Gloria Lau; State Representative Joe Dorman, D-Rush Springs; and Oklahoma FBLA-PBL State Adviser Linda Morgan. Pictured in the back row, from left are State Representative Brian Renegar, D-Blanco; Oklahoma FBLA-PBL State Officer Team Adviser Jr. Calton; Oklahoma PBL Reporter Kevin Danel; Oklahoma PBL President Ryan Zilm; Oklahoma PBL Four-Year University Vice President Jacob Greer; Oklahoma PBL Secretary Erik Phillips; Oklahoma PBL Two-Year College Vice President David Sherrick; and State Senator Kenneth Corn, D-Poteau. Members of the Oklahoma FBLA-PBL State Officer Team recently met at Eastern Oklahoma State College-McAlester Campus for two days of training. Officers particiapted in various activities to enhance their knowledge of and commitment to FBLA-PBL. The weekend began with a discussion of the expectations and responsibilities of being a state officer. In addition, the group heard about FBLA-PBL's state and national history. Participants also learned about proper dinner etiquette and the attendees participated in an activity designed to help officers learn how to start a conversation with someone they are meeting for the first time. The group had dinner at Pete's Place where they put their etiquette knowledge to the test! Joining the group were area politicians who gave talks about leadership. State Representative Joe Dorman, D-Rush Springs, educated the team about Parliamentary Procedure. On Saturday, the team participated in team building and communication exercises, and worked on the state Plan of Action.

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