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Iowa FBLA SLC Judge Form We invite you to judge at the Iowa FBLA State Leadership Conference. The State Leadership Conference provides a competitive event program for high school students from across the state of Iowa. The top winners in each event qualify to compete at the National Leadership Conference. Our competitive event program relies on the assistance of adult volunteers to judge our competitions. Competitions include speeches, presentations and role plays. You do not need to be an expert to help. We provide event guidelines and an evaluation sheet. The feedback you can provide our student members is invaluable. They work very hard on their competitive events and appreciate the experience of presenting to adults with real life business experience. Judge Interest Form Judging will take place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cedar Rapids Convention Complex, on March 30-31, 2025. First Name Email Last Name Cell Phone I have experience and background in the following areas (select all that apply): * Required Accounting & Finance Interview/Public Speaking Business/Management Technology Entrepreneurship Marketing Graphic Design Any Event I have judged at an FBLA event before: Please select I was involved in FBLA in high school: Please select I am able to bring my own laptop/tablet to judge: Please select I'm available to assist the following times (select all that apply): * Required Sunday, March 30, 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM Monday, March 31, 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM Monday, March 31, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Monday, March 31, Anytime 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Remote Judging Prejudged projects and reports (could be remote/online) Employer (Company) Name Special Dietary Needs (for Monday lunch): Other comments: Submit

Scholarships I Believe Scholarship In honor of the members and advisers we have lost since the creation of Iowa FBLA in 1947, the I Believe Scholarship is a group memorial scholarship for first-generation college students. Just as our mission lives on forever, so will the memory of these members, advisers, and alumni. First-generation scholarships are a form of financial aid that focuses on students who are either the first in their family to go to college or whose parents don’t have college degrees. Application Process Applications are due by February 1 Submissions via an online form Value $250 Eligibility Requirements The student must be a current member of a local chapter of the Iowa Chapter of FBLA. Applicant must be taking/or have taken at least three business or computer science courses. In career-technical schools/centers, the equivalent of three hours of business instruction would be accepted. Applicant must be enrolled or planning to enroll as a business, business education, or computer science major at an Iowa community college, public or private college, or university. A complete transcript with a cumulative grade point average of high school or college/university credits should be sent. Class standing/rank must be included for high school applicants. Applicant Must Submit the Following: Application Form (both pages completed) Letter of Application addressed to Scholarship Committee. The letter should briefly explain career goals and biographical (background) information. Letter of Recommendation from nominating teacher Transcript Submit an Application Judging and Award A scholarship committee composed of business educators will determine the scholarship recipients. The scholarship committee may conduct interviews with the finalists to make the final determinations. Formal notification of the winner will be made at the FBLA State Leadership Conference or by written notice. The actual award will be made after the applicant has enrolled in the school of their choice and successfully completed their first semester. A check in the amount of the scholarship will be sent directly to the recipient's school for use toward educational expenses. Should one of the first-named recipient of the scholarship fail to enroll and attend school the following fall school term, the recipient forfeits the scholarship. One high school student and one college student may be awarded the scholarship per year.

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Career Specific Events Career Specific Events are one-day visits that allow members to explore real workplaces and meet industry professionals. Students tour facilities, participate in interactive activities, and learn about career pathways in fields such as business, finance, technology, marketing, and hospitality. These experiences help members connect their FBLA learning to real-world opportunities across Iowa. Iowa Wild x Iowa FBLA Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026 Location: Casey's Center - Des Moines Registration Open Now! Why Attend? Participate in a behind-the-scenes show of hockey game operations Learn about the Sports & Entertainment industry from experts Network & build professional connections Experience the business operations of the newly-rebranded Casey's Center Cheer on the Iowa Wild as they take on the Milwaukee Admirals! Deadlines Event Location Registration Costs Cost: $40 per person Includes: Game Admission, $10 meal card, Casey's Center tour, Industry Expert Panel, Photo-Op and Mascot Meet & Greet Parking: $13/van/car/bus (not included in registration) December 1, 2025 - Registration Opens January 15, 2026 - Registration Deadline January 31, 2026 - Iowa Wild Event Casey's Center 233 Center Street Des Moines, IA 50309 Event Details Register Here! Registration Information Conference Forms Event Information Time: 2:00 PM - Game End Agenda: 2:00 PM - Arrival & Check-In 2:30 PM - Opening Remarks 3:00 PM - Industry Tours 3:45 PM - Expert Panel and Q&A 4:15 PM - Meet the Mascot 4:30 PM - Doors Open 6:00 PM - Puck Drop Registration Process: Registration is open until Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5 PM. You’ll need the following information when completing your registration: Chapter information including billing details On-site adviser contact information Special accommodations & dietary restrictions Total number of attendees & names

College Visits Explore your future with Iowa FBLA's college visit opportunities! These visits give you a firsthand look at campus life, academic programs, and career pathways, while connecting you with admissions staff and student leaders. It's the perfect way to see what college has to offer and start planning your next steps! College Visit Information Colleges Drake University Iowa State University University of Northern Iowa University of South Dakota Upper Iowa University Business Visit at University of South Dakota's Beacom School of Business Wednesday, October 15 Visit USD and see first hand what the school has to offer while connecting with a university that values FBLA students. Interested in attending? Email info@iowafbla.org Explore College Visit Opportunities at: Drake University Iowa State University University of Northern Iowa University of South Dakota Upper Iowa University Business Visit Day Friday, October 10th Explore a wide range of majors and minors, talk to current students about their experiences, tour UNI's campus and enjoy free lunch! Learn More Experience Iowa State (EIS) Experience Iowa State gives prospective students the chance to explore campus, learn about programs, and get a feel for university life. Students can attend a business information session, tour the Ivy College of Business, talk to business faculty, and see what makes Ivy unique. Upcoming Visit Dates: Friday, October 3 Monday, October 6 Friday, October 10 Thursday, October 16 Friday, October 17 Saturday, October 18 Friday, October 31 Monday, November 17 Friday, November 21 Learn More FBLA Business@Drake Day Spend a day as a Business Bulldog at Drake! This event is open to all graduating seniors. This fun, interactive visit lets you explore all 10 business majors, learn how Drake students land amazing internships in Des Moines and across the U.S., and see how a business degree can help you do well by doing good. You’ll chat one-on-one with students, faculty, and leaders, network over lunch, and even take part in a real Coke product taste test led by marketing students. Meet Griff II, grab a selfie, snag some swag, and learn your next steps to come to Drake. Bonus: students who enroll at Drake will earn a $100 book scholarship! See the beautiful Fayette campus for yourself during a group or weekend visit , or schedule a personalized, individual visit during the week. Schedule your visit today and earn a $500 scholarship upon acceptance! During your campus visit, you’ll: Meet with an admissions counselor Check out the residence halls and dining services Experience student life Tour Campus with a student ambassador Meet one-on-one with professors Have opportunities to sit in on a college class and meet with coaches Learn More

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Get Involved FBLA offers countless ways for you to make a difference, whether by volunteering, joining our Alumni Network, partnering as a sponsor, or supporting students as an adviser. Explore how you can get involved and help shape the future of tomorrow’s business leaders. Become a member Middle School Join High School Join Collegiate Join Advisers Are you passionate about developing leaders? Do you want to help your students gain the leadership skills and business knowledge they need to succeed in any career? Learn more and start an FBLA chapter today. Learn more Support The impact of your gift reaches far beyond today but sets a strong foundation that engages, supports, and impacts the next generation of business leaders far into the future. Learn More Volunteer There are multiple ways and opportunities to get involved with Iowa FBLA from volunteering your time and expertise to financially supporting our mission. Learn More Our Partners & Sponsors

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State, National < Back < Back Accounting Case Competition Available At State, National Event Cluster Accounting/Finance Event Category Case Study Event Type Team (1-4) Advancement State to National = 4 Team (1-4) Previous Next Event Resources Download State Guidelines Download National Guidelines Topic Cases are released in January. Please check the National FBLA website for cases.

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FBLA Collegiate FBLA helps college students prepare for careers in business through academic competitions, leadership development, and educational programs, fostering skills essential for success in the dynamic and competitive landscape of the business world. About FBLA Collegiate Opportunities FBLA Collegiate opens doors across industries like business, marketing, IT, finance, and more. Connect with leaders and explore diverse career paths. Skills Build the essential skills employers seek—communication, leadership, and teamwork. FBLA Collegiate equips you for success in any field. Success Achieve your career goals with real-world experiences. From internships to job offers, FBLA Collegiate members turn opportunities into success. Find a Chapter Near You Interested in joining one of our collegiate chapters? Develop an understanding of what it means to lead Understand fundamental business principles & how business impacts all sectors and careers Demonstrate the ability to use technical skills to solve problems Create your post-graduation career plan Explore State Officers Meet the Collegiate State Officer team: Request an officer visit Learn how to run for State Office Program of Work Explore Events & Conferences Join us at the FBLA Conference for an exciting opportunity to connect with future business leaders! Whether you're looking to enhance your skills or network with industry professionals take your FBLA experience to the next level! Learn More Competitive Events FBLA competitive events prepare students for successful careers in business by providing opportunities to apply classroom concepts in a workforce-simulated competitive environment and receive feedback from business professionals. Learn More Our Partners & Sponsors

Join the premier business organization in the state of Iowa. Join Iowa FBLA Future Business Leaders of America is your gateway to endless opportunities in leadership, career development, and personal growth. Here, you'll discover how joining FBLA can help you build real-world skills in business, communication, and teamwork, all while connecting with a statewide network of motivated students and mentors. Middle & High School Become part of a community of members who aspire to be future leaders and whose lives are changed by the incredible FBLA experience. Chapters Collegiate Collegiate students interested in joining FBLA can reach out to their local campus contacts for FBLA or join directly if there isn't a local chapter. Chapters Our Partners & Sponsors

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National Leadership Conference June 29 -July 2, 2026 San Antonio, Texas The National Leadership Conference (NLC) is held during the summer months in a selected city in the United States. Iowa's top place competitive event winners with a counterpart national event are eligible to compete at the NLC. All Iowa members and advisers are eligible to attend, based on local and state guidelines. In addition to competitive events, the NLC consists of tours, business meetings, special interest sessions, seminars, workshops, awards programs, election and installation of national officers, and other planned educational/leadership development activities. Important Dates The following items are due on April 30, 2026 by 5:00PM CT Attendee registration Competitive events registration Housing list deadline Prejudged Materials Registration Quick Reference Registration Guide Blue Panda Login

Career Connections Conference October 26-28, 2023 Des Moines, Iowa FBLA Collegiate Career Connections Conference (CCC) is a fast paced, high-impact program focused on connecting talented individuals with leading employers. This is not just a meet and greet conference, it’s about getting what it takes to succeed in a challenging job market —interviewing techniques, building a personal brand, and navigating your early career. National FBLA is committed to a CCC in the Midwest every year! Click Here to Register Registration Costs $100 per attendee Conference Hotel Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown 101 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309 Cost per Night: $159 (+taxes & fees) Includes parking, airport shuttle, and breakfast Tentative Schedule THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26 | Location: Embassy Suites 2:00-2:30 PM: Kick-Off 2:30-5:30 PM: Resume Reviews; Career Fair 7:00-9:00 PM: Trivia Night (Optional, additional cost to participate) FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 | Location: Principal Financial Group 9:00 AM-3:00 PM: Workshops & Panels; Lunch provided at PFG 3:00-4:30 PM: Networking Reception SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 | Location: Embassy Suites 9:00 AM-12:00 PM: Case Competition; Workshops & Panels; Headshots 12:00-12:30 PM: Closing Session Deadlines Registration Opens: August 30, 2023 Registration Closes: October 18, 2023 Getting Ready for CCC Iowa FBLA provides countless resources, files, and connections to make your CCC experience one you will never forget. Justification Letter for School or Employer Value of Attendance/Financial Assistance Request Presentation Maps (food, walking, attractions) of Downtown Des Moines Save the Date Flyer

State Leadership Conference The Iowa FBLA State Leadership Conference (SLC) is a three-day conference held each spring. The conference consists of general sessions, competitive events, seminars, workshops, the election of officers, awards and recognition, special programs, and other leadership and educational learning activities. 2026 State Leadership Conference Date: March 29-31, 2026 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Register Here Deadlines Conference Hotel Registration Costs Hotel Costs Conference rates are based on the number of nights the attendee stays at an official Iowa FBLA hotel. Registration cost is separate from the hotel cost. Standard Rate (Members, Advisers, & Adults) $105 - For reservations at least two nights $125 - For reservations at least one night $140 - If not staying in official Iowa FBLA hotel block $25 - Awards of Excellence Session Only (Tuesday, March 31st) Chapters should budget and plan for a nightly hotel rate of $174. This is the highest rate of all approved hotel properties. The chapter's hotel preference may not be available when selecting the hotel choice; property rates shouldn't be used for budgeting and planning purposes. The chapter will be invoiced based on the pricing of the hotel assigned after the close of registration. The hotel rate is separate from the registration cost. January 28, 2026 - Early Registration Opens February 2, 2026 - Registration Opens March 2, 2026 - Registration Deadline March 2, 2026 - Housing Deadline March 3-20, 2026 - Registration Modification Window March 9, 2026 - Pre-Conference Forms Due March 29, 2026 - Payment Deadline Main Hotel & Conference Center DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cedar Rapids Convention Complex 350 1st Ave NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Overflow Hotels Holiday Inn Express Cedar Rapids (Collins Rd) Hampton Inn & Suites Cedar Rapids - North Homewood Suites by Hilton Cedar Rapids - North Fairfield Inn & Suites Cedar Rapids - North Housing Groups are required to make their housing reservations through Iowa FBLA and NOT directly through the hotel. Housing selection is determined by your standing in FBLAOPOLY as of January 28th. Gold FBLAOPOLY chapters can start reserving on January 28 Silver FBLAOPOLY chapters can start reserving on January 29 Bronze FBLAOPOLY chapters can start reserving on January 30 All chapters will have access to reserve starting February 2 Each tier will receive an email on their respective day with access to the Housing Reservation system. Conference Resources SLC Conference Guide Chapter Budget Planner Competition Schedule (High School) Bulletin Board Sign Up (High School) Competition Schedule (Middle School) Bulletin Board Sign Up (Middle School) Volunteer Support the next generation of business leaders by volunteering at the State Leadership Conference. See open opportunities below: Judges Workshop Presenters Media Team: Email info@iowafbla.org Conference T-Shirt Purchase a 2026 State Leadership Conference t-shirt as a part of your conference registration! Front Back Thank you for Walking for a Purpose with us! The race to SLC starts now, and we can't wait to see you there! - Team 79 Walk for a Purpose Join Iowa FBLA as we "Walk for a Purpose" to the State Leadership Conference and raise money for our national service partner, the Alzheimer's Association. What is Walk for a Purpose? Walk for a Purpose is the state officer team's statewide service project. This project was developed to help chapters come together to raise money for a good cause. Members can track their steps and compete to see who records the most steps on their way to SLC. How can I participate? Download the Challenge Hound app and join the Walk for a Purpose Challenge ! Create an account or sign in to join. Then, follow the prompts to make your donation to the Alzheimer's Association. The cost to join is $5 and all proceeds from the challenge will go to the Alzheimer's Association. How do I log my activity? You can log your steps manually in the Challenge Hound app OR connect an app or smart device and automatically sync your activities. State Leadership Conference Scholarship Presented by the High School State Officer Team, the 2026 SLC Scholarship awards one deserving member with free registration (valued at $105) to the State Leadership Conference. Applicants must be all criteria and requirements outlined in the application. Entries for the scholarship are accepted through February 16, 2026. For questions, email info@iowafbla.org. Scholarship Application - CLOSED 1 2 3 1 1/3 Need to make an adjustment to SLC registration? Registration Adjustment Form 2025 SLC General Sessions Opening Session Business Session Awards of Excellence

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Policies & Disclosures Iowa FBLA is committed to the transparency of our policies and disclosures to our members, advisers, and partners. Non-Discrimination Statement It is the policy of the Iowa FBLA not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, political party affiliation, or actual or potential parental, family or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code sections 216.9 and 256.10(2), Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C.§§ 1681 – 1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.). If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy by the Iowa FBLA, please contact Kent Storm, Iowa FBLA Executive Director, 723 Curtis Ave, Chariton, IA 50049, telephone number, 866-442-3252, email: kent@iowafbla.org , the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Grimes State Office Building, 400 E. 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50319-0201, telephone number, 515-281-4121, FAX number: 515-242-5840, email: icrc@iowa.gov , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661-4544, telephone number: 312-730-1560, FAX number: 312-730-1576, TDD number: 877-521-2172, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov . Additionally, you may contact the legal counsel for the Iowa Department of Education, Grimes State Office Building, 400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0146, telephone number: 515-281-5295. Honor Code The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Honor Code embodies principles of integrity, trust, respect, and responsibility essential for fostering excellence an ethical leadership in a community devoted to learning. Every member, local adviser, and state leader must maintain and enforce these principles. To ensure a high standard across FBLA, every competitor registered in any competitive event must agree and certify to comply with the following guidelines: Compliance: Competitors are required to read and adhere to the FBLA Competitive Event Guidelines relevant to their event. Original Work: Competitors must ensure that all content submitted for FBLA competitive events is their own work or that of their team members. Proper citation of sources is mandatory. Use of Materials: Only items and materials explicitly allowed by FBLA Competitive Event Guidelines may be utilized. Independence: No external assistance beyond what is explicitly permitted in FBLA event instructions or guidelines is allowed. Cell Phones, Smart Watches, & Headphones: Unless a pre-approved accommodation is in place, all cell phones, smart watches, and headphones must be turned off and put away before testing or role play competition begins. Any report of these devices being visible or in use will be considered a violation of the Honor Code. Data Storage: Competitors are prohibited from saving any FBLA competitive event or test materials provided by the FBLA National Center or a state organization to any storage device or cloud storage. Originality: Competitive entries must be entirely original and not previously entered in FBLA national competition by the competitor or others. (It is the intent to preclude local chapters from rewriting the same event, and it is recognized that chapters may utilize the same or similar activities on an annual basis in some events. In this case, chapters may use these activities, ensuring that the project or portions of projects are not rewritten and therefore plagiarized.) Honest Participation: Competitors must engage in all FBLA competitive events with honesty and integrity. In the event of an alleged Honor Code violation, the National Competitive Events Committee for the designated FBLA division will investigate. If a violation is confirmed, penalty points, including disqualification, may be imposed at the discretion of the National Competitive Events Committee. Additionally, information regarding the violation may be forwarded to the appropriate state FBLA organization for future action regarding academic integrity. By registering for the National Leadership Conference, participants acknowledge their understanding of the Honor Code and the consequences of violating it. Privacy Policy Your privacy is important to the Future Business Leaders of America, Inc., Iowa State Chapter (Iowa FBLA). The Iowa FBLA Privacy Policy (Privacy Policy) is being provided to demonstrate our commitment to your privacy and to explain how Iowa FBLA collects information from users of its website and event mobile application, as well as any other website, registration, mobile application, blog, social media site, and any other digital platform or service operated or used by Iowa FBLA from time to time (Site or Sites) and from users of our publications and other products, services, and programs. In addition, this Privacy Policy outlines how Iowa FBLA uses, shares, and protects that information. Iowa FBLA understands that it is responsible for caring for and protecting the information and data it collects. Your use of the Sites, registration, and participation in Iowa FBLA’s programs and services signifies that you understand and agree to this Privacy Policy and that you acknowledge the collection, use, storage, and sharing of your information and your rights as set forth herein. Please note that this Privacy Policy is subject to change. See Section 4 for details on the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). 1. Who We Are Iowa FBLA is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation subordinate organization of Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. (FBLA), headquartered in Reston, VA. 2. What Information We Collect and How We Use Your Information Iowa FBLA uses its best efforts to respect and protect the privacy of its visitors, FBLA members, and advisers. By using our Site, you allow Iowa FBLA to collect personally identifiable information about you that you voluntarily choose to submit (e.g., membership application, registrations, product purchases, online surveys, messages to bulletin boards, emails to Iowa FBLA, posts, etc.), provide us with permission to use, or that you or someone on your behalf has disclosed to us, including information submitted or disclosed by mail, email, telephone, fax, or electronically. We do not require you to register or provide information to us in order to view our Site. Iowa FBLA collects two types of data: (1) voluntarily submitted information; and (2) anonymous technical data. The information we may collect includes: Student information, including membership roster data, including name, address, age, email address, phone numbers, birthdate, gender, high school graduation year, grade level, and clothing size. General personal information (e.g., age and date of birth, names, home and business addresses, email addresses, Internet protocol addresses, and mobile/landline business/personal telephone numbers, gender, grade). If you choose to become a member, or purchase a product or service, we and/or our third-party payment processors will collect information in order to enroll/register you. School information (e.g., school name, address, phone number). Adviser name, email address, phone number, school name, grade level. Government-issued identification numbers (e.g., social security numbers, national identification numbers, and tax identification numbers), for example from employees, independent contractors, and funding sources. Other identification information (e.g., photographs and audio during public performances). User-submitted photographs for use as user profile images (e.g. headshots). If you choose to provide information in an online community, committee, or group, your information will be viewable by those within the community. Iowa FBLA is not responsible for others’ use or misuse of personal information you choose to provide. Financial information (e.g., bank information). Insurance information. Your organization and title and whether you are a member of the press. The other type of information that we may collect from you is non-personally identifiable information. This information includes but is not limited to anonymous data that cannot be traced to the user without the cooperation of the user’s Internet Service Provider, the user’s computer operating system, web browser, IP address, browsing patterns, and the domain name of the Internet Service Provider. Such non-personally identifiable information is collected by passive means, from the HTTP headers that are sent from the user when requesting a file from the server. Also, some of the web pages on the Site may contain “cookies,” or other similar technologies, which allow Iowa FBLA to save their member password and settings. Iowa FBLA uses information collected across its Site, products, and services to provide membership enrollment and administration, services, products, or information you have requested, to personalize your experience, to answer your questions/requests, to perform our obligations under any agreement between Iowa FBLA and you, and to communicate with you about your membership. Iowa FBLA may also use your information to: Provide service communications regarding membership, alumni information, chapter information, program registrations, customer service messages, newsletters, general information about Iowa FBLA, new offers, or about changes to the Sites. Contact advisers about chapters, services, and programs. Process online transactions, including donations. Process job applications. Conduct surveys. Complete or meet the needs for which the information was provided. Provide products, information, and services. Respond to your emails or online requests for products, services, or information. Identify you when you visit our Sites. Conduct internal research for analysis and development purposes. Provide public funding source information. Personalize and improve the usability of Sites, products, and services. Personalize content, programs, and services to you. Meet internal audit requirements. Meet legal obligations. We will disclose personally identifiable information in response to a court order, subpoena, search warrant, a request by a law enforcement agency, or as otherwise required by law. We may also disclose such information when we believe, within our sole discretion, it is necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding an illegal activity, potential fraud, threats to the physical safety of any person, to protect the legal rights, safety, and property of Iowa FBLA and its members, violations of the terms of this Privacy Policy; to enforce our legal rights and agreements; to defend against legal claims, in connection with any safety or security concerns involving our members, advisers, or the general public; or to verify compliance with any applicable law. 3. Third-Party Data Sharing We share information with third parties in a variety of ways, including: To fulfill service requests and to perform business functions (e.g., Iowa FBLA contracts with third parties to provide services on our behalf, such as hosting and data storing services through entities including GreekTrack and Blue Panda; packaging, mailing and delivering services; customer support and consulting services; and event registration services). To provide an online password-protected membership database, currently via GreekTrack, which is not accessible to the general public but accessible by Iowa FBLA officers, directors, employees, Iowa FBLA local and state advisers, Iowa FBLA key contacts, and Iowa FBLA’s duly authorized third- party vendors (i.e., an entity contracted by Iowa FBLA to provide database software services and administration). With applicable school advisers. To the extent any donations are processed through a third-party service provider, our donor’s information will only be used for purposes necessary to process the donation. As required by law or to protect Iowa FBLA in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary to (a) conform to legal requirements or comply with legal process served on Iowa FBLA; (b) protect and defend Iowa FBLA’s rights or property; or (c) protect the personal safety of Iowa FBLA personnel or members of the public in appropriate circumstances. Your email address will be used only by Iowa FBLA and its agents and vendors performing services or products on Iowa FBLA’s behalf. Iowa FBLA shares your email address with third parties to enable Iowa FBLA to take security measures to help protect against unauthorized access to or unauthorized alteration, disclosure, or destruction of information. Iowa FBLA shares email addresses with third parties as necessary for Iowa FBLA to perform certain services on our behalf, such as packaging, mailing, and delivering products and processing event registrations, and to respond to your service requests. You can manage your email preferences, including “opting out” of email, by contacting Iowa FBLA as set forth below. We will not market, sell, trade, or rent your information without your consent. This applies to all information received by Iowa FBLA, both online and offline, as well as all donation types and methods. 4. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Consistent with COPPA and out of the abundance of caution and respect for your child’s privacy, we do not collect, use, or disclose personal information of children below the age of 13 (child or children), whether or not obtained from the child, unless we obtain verifiable consent from a parent or legal guardian via a parental consent system, namely a registration form. The registration form will explain what information we are collecting, including but not limited to your child‘s first and last name, street address, child‘s school email, child or parent’s/guardian’s personal email, child’s cell phone number, grade, age, date of birth, how we plan to use this information, how the parent/guardian can provide consent, and how the parent/guardian can revoke consent. At any time, the parent/guardian can refuse to permit us to collect any further information and can request that we delete the personal information we have collected. To do so and for general inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact: Future Business Leaders of America, Inc., Iowa State Chapter. 723 Curtis Ave., Chariton, IA 50049. info@iowafbla.org. Teacher Consent in lieu of a Parent/Guardian: With regard to school-based activities, COPPA allows teachers and school administrators to act in the stead of parents to provide consent for the collection of personal information from children. Schools should always notify parents about these activities. For more information on parental rights with respect to a child’s educational record under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), please visit the FERPA site. Uses: After obtaining verifiable consent, Iowa FBLA will register your child in an online password–protected membership database. Other uses are set forth in Sections 2 and 3 of this Privacy Policy. Iowa FBLA does not collect more information than needed to allow children under the age of 13 to participate in Iowa FBLA. Note: COPPA also covers other types of information—for example, information collected through cookies or other types of tracking mechanisms. Iowa FBLA collects persistent identifiers, but this information is not tied to individually identifiable information and is only used for internal purposes. 5. Social Media If any user of the Site elects to post any material to any blogs, community bulletin boards, or social media that may be identified, referred to, or offered in the Site, the user shall be solely responsible for all content, messages, text, files, images, photographs, video, audio, or other materials. We do not monitor any of the postings to any blogs, community bulletin boards, or social networking sites that are identified, referred to, or offered on the Site; are not responsible for the content of any postings to any blogs, community bulletin boards, or social networking sites that are identified, referred to, or offered on the Iowa FBLA Site; and have no obligation to verify the accuracy of any such postings. We reserve the right to remove any content, message, text, file, image, photograph, video, audio, or other materials that violates any terms of use or that Iowa FBLA deems objectionable. 6. Links The Sites may contain links to other websites, including, but not limited to, those of advertisers, companies, or other third parties with whom we are affiliated or advertise on the Sites. Iowa FBLA is not responsible for the content of any of the information that appears on or is collected by these sites. Iowa FBLA may provide links to you only as a convenience, and the inclusion of any link does not imply an endorsement by Iowa FBLA of the website. You should read the privacy policy of the third-party provider to see how your information will be treated on its site. 7. Passwords/Security If you have been provided with a username and password to access sections of the Site, you understand and agree that your username and password is unique to you and the username and password cannot be shared with or used by anyone other than yourself. You agree that you will not provide anyone else other than yourself with access to the website and/or forums via your username and password. If you do not have a valid username and password, you are not authorized to use or access password-protected areas. 8. Cookies Cookies are small files used to send information from our Sites to your web browser. The Sites use session cookies, which are destroyed when a user closes the Internet browser, and permanent cookies, which remain on the user’s hard drive until manually deleted by clearing the cache. Permanent cookies allow users to utilize the “remember me” feature to avoid having to log in to the Site after closing the previous Internet browser session. Cookies are also used in user analytics, and the user’s personal identity is not tracked. Cookie settings can be controlled in your Internet browser to reject some forms of cookies automatically. If you view the Sites without changing your cookie settings, you are indicating your consent to receive all cookies from the Sites. If you do not allow cookies, some features and functionality of the Sites may not operate as expected. 9. Transmission Errors or Unauthorized Acts Unfortunately, no data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be 100 percent secure. As a result, while we strive to protect your personal information, Iowa FBLA cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us or any information provided online, and you do so at your own risk. Iowa FBLA will not be liable for disclosures of your information due to errors in transmission or unauthorized acts of third parties. However, once we receive your transmission, we do our best to ensure its security on our systems by making reasonable efforts to protect the information. 10. Security Our Sites’ donation, registration, form request, and e-commerce systems use SSL encryption to protect sensitive data transmissions from your computer to our Sites. You are able to see when the SSL encryption is active by the “padlock” icon either at the top or bottom of your browser. In certain areas, password protection is used to protect your privacy and security. Any information provided to Iowa FBLA is treated with care and discretion; however, no transmission or electronic storage of information can be guaranteed to be 100 percent secure. Iowa FBLA will take a proactive approach to ensure the information is kept private and not misused. Iowa FBLA is not responsible for the conduct of any user of or visitor to the Site. We cannot guarantee that any information transmitted through the Internet, stored on the Iowa FBLA computer system, or maintained by Iowa FBLA will be absolutely safe from intrusion by others, including hackers. Iowa FBLA assumes no liability for any malfunction, delay in transmission or interruption of Internet service, or deletion, defect, error, omission, theft, or alteration of any personally identifiable information. 11. Opt–Out Users may opt-out of communications with Iowa FBLA by sending an email to info@iowafbla.org, using the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any Iowa FBLA email, or by notifying us in writing by mailing a notice to us at Iowa FBLA, 723 Curtis Ave, Chariton, IA 50049. Members may adjust their personal privacy options to restrict what information is disclosed in the membership directory. Members may also adjust their communication preferences. However, Iowa FBLA may continue to send members “transactional” emails and other communications related to their membership. 12. Data Retention and Destruction Iowa FBLA retains information as long as needed to fulfill the purpose for which the information was collected, or until consent is revoked. In some jurisdictions, there are limits on how long we may retain your personal information. Iowa FBLA disposes of information by erasing electronic media so that the information cannot be read or reconstructed. If you have any questions about the retention periods for holding your personal information, please contact us. 13. Miscellaneous Legal A. Disputes In the event any of the Privacy Policy terms and conditions shall be held to be unenforceable, the remaining terms and conditions shall be unimpaired, and the unenforceable term or condition shall be replaced by such enforceable term or condition as comes closest to the intention underlying the unenforceable term or condition. The Sites (excluding linked sites) are controlled by Iowa FBLA from an office within Iowa, United States of America. By accessing the Sites, you and Iowa FBLA agree that all matters relating to the Sites shall be governed by the laws of Iowa, without regard to choice of law principles. You and Iowa FBLA also agree that jurisdiction shall be in Iowa. B. No Warranty; Limitation of Liability The Sites and all services, materials, information, products, and tools included in or available through the Sites are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranty of any kind, express or implied. Iowa FBLA disclaims all express and implied warranties with regard to the Sites and all services, materials, information, products, and tools included in or available through the Sites, including, without limitation, any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. Check your applicable laws for any restrictions or limitations regarding the exclusion of implied warranties. Iowa FBLA makes no representations of any kind, expressed or implied: (i) regarding the safety, accuracy, or efficacy of the Sites, or the information stored on the Sites; (ii) that the Sites will operate in a manner that is uninterrupted or error-free, or (iii) regarding any other subject matter of this Agreement. Under no circumstances, including but not limited to negligence, shall Iowa FBLA and its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, agents, and employees be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages of any kind, or any damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, data, or other intangible losses, resulting from the use or the results of the use of the Sites, from statements or conduct of any third party using the Sites, or from failure of performance, error, mistake, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, computer virus, mistakes, inaccuracies or typographical errors, acts of god/acts of nature/acts of terrorism, communication line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to, alteration of, or use of the Sites, or any other matter relating to the Sites, whether for breach of contract, tortuous behavior, antitrust, negligence, or under any other cause of action or theory of liability. Iowa FBLA does not warrant that the Sites will be uninterrupted or free of technical or other inaccuracies, mistakes, or typographic or other errors, that defects will be corrected, or that the website or server that makes the website available are free of viruses or other harmful elements. C. Liability Release You hereby release and waive any and all claims and/or liability against the Iowa FBLA and its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, agents, and employees arising from or in connection with your use of Sites or anything related to the Sites. 14. Changes to this Privacy Policy Iowa FBLA may update this Privacy Policy in the future. If we make a change to this Policy, we will place the updated Privacy Policy on the Site and/or contact you using any contact information that you have provided us, and we will indicate in the Privacy Policy the date on which it was most recently updated. Any personal information that you provide to Iowa FBLA after we modify this Privacy Policy will be governed by the practices described in the updated Privacy Policy. 15. Contact Us If you have questions, comments, requests, or concerns related to this Privacy Policy, please contact Iowa FBLA at: Iowa FBLA 723 Curtis Ave Chariton, IA 50049 We may be reached by email at info@iowafbla.org.