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State Office

As an FBLA high school state officer, inspire your peers to greatness! Facilitate leadership opportunities, mentorship, and career insights, shaping students for success beyond high school.

Why Run?

Hear from past high school state officers about their favorite parts about being a state officer and why they think you should run for office!

Who is an Officer?

Being an Iowa FBLA Officer is a privilege afforded for only those members deserving of the experience. Being an Officer is not about being seen in the public eye or about gaining extra recognition but instead about serving the 2,200+ members of our organization. Being an Officer requires a great deal of work, effort, and sacrifices. In return, officers will be greatly rewarded by discovering an experience unmatched by any other. Officers also have the privilege of receiving many opportunities, training, and experiences that will last a lifetime.

Position Responsibilities

Presides at officer meetings and official business meetings
Appoints appropriately needed committees and committee chairpersons
Maintains close communication with the state adviser and other division presidents
Ensures that the tasks required to accomplish the program of work are being performed in a timely manner by the officer team
Performs duties for the promotion and development of local, district, state and national FBLA
Serves a one year term on the Iowa FBLA Board as a non voting ex-officio member

Presides at meetings in the absence of the president and would assume that position if it became vacant (2026-27 years only and then every six years)
Responsible for communications with all chapters in the district
Assists with planning activities and district leadership conference in specified district
Assists State President with meetings
Performs other duties as directed by the president or state adviser
Performs duties for the promotion and development of local, district, state, and national FBLA

Presides at meetings in the absence of the president and would assume that position if it became vacant (2027-28 years only and then every six years)
Responsible for communications with all chapters in the district
Assists with planning activities and district leadership conference in specified district
Assists State President with meetings
Performs other duties as directed by the president or state adviser
Performs duties for the promotion and development of local, district, state, and national FBLA

Presides at meetings in the absence of the president and would assume that position if it became vacant (2028-29 years only and then every six years)
Responsible for communications with all chapters in the district
Assists with planning activities and district leadership conference in specified district
Assists State President with meetings
Performs other duties as directed by the president or state adviser
Performs duties for the promotion and development of local, district, state, and national FBLA

Presides at meetings in the absence of the president and would assume that position if it became vacant (2029-30 years only and then every six years)
Responsible for communications with all chapters in the district
Assists with planning activities and district leadership conference in specified district
Assists State President with meetings
Performs other duties as directed by the president or state adviser
Performs duties for the promotion and development of local, district, state, and national FBLA

Presides at meetings in the absence of the president and would assume that position if it became vacant (2024-25 years only and then every six years)
Responsible for communications with all chapters in the district
Assists with planning activities and district leadership conference in specified district
Assists State President with meetings
Performs other duties as directed by the president or state adviser
Performs duties for the promotion and development of local, district, state, and national FBLA

Presides at meetings in the absence of the president and would assume that position if it became vacant (2025-26 years only and then every six years)
Responsible for communications with all chapters in the district
Assists with planning activities and district leadership conference in specified district
Assists State President with meetings
Performs other duties as directed by the president or state adviser
Performs duties for the promotion and development of local, district, state, and national FBLA

Candidate Documents

2025 Important Dates

Feb 20

HS State Officer Application Deadline

5:00 PM

Mar 10

HS State Officer Candidate Test Deadline

5:00 PM

Mar 10

HS State Officer Candidate Campain Materials Deadline

5:00 PM

Mar 10

HS State Officer Candidate Speech Deadline

5:00 PM

Mar 13 or 18

HS State Officer Candidate Screenings

Mar 30 - Apr 1

High School State Leadership Conference (SLC)

Mar 30

HS State Officer Candidate Briefing

Mar 30

HS State Officer Candidate Practice

Mar 30

SLC Opening Session & Campaign Rally

Mar 31

HS State Officer Candidate Campaign Booths Open

April 13

Elected Officer Orientation

Apply For 2025-2026 State Office

Applications closed on February 20th.

Questions?

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Madison Kraemer

State Officer Coach

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Why Run?

Who is an Officer?

Position Responsibilities

Candidate Documents

2025 Important Dates

Feb 20

5:00 PM

Mar 10

5:00 PM

Mar 10

5:00 PM

Mar 10

5:00 PM

Mar 13 or 18

Mar 30 - Apr 1

Mar 30

Mar 30

Mar 30

Mar 31

April 13

Apply For 2025-2026 State Office

Questions?

Madison Kraemer

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