officer candidate information
The premier organization for leadership development, Missouri FBLA is proud to offer students an opportunity to serve in leadership roles within the organization. Members may choose from local, district, state, or national officer opportunities.
Officers at every level across all three divisions are expected to comply with the Officer Handbook. Failure to meet the expectations outlined in the Officer Handbook can lead to removal of office.
Officers at every level across all three divisions are expected to comply with the Officer Handbook. Failure to meet the expectations outlined in the Officer Handbook can lead to removal of office.
all divisions local chapter
Local chapters are encouraged to operate their officer positions in accordance to the approved positions created by Missouri FBLA. However, depending on the chapter, additional positions may be required to operate.
Each local chapter sets their own requirements, guidelines, and timelines for local chapter office.
Each local chapter sets their own requirements, guidelines, and timelines for local chapter office.
high school district officers
Each District elects six (6) officers each year in February to govern their district for the upcoming year. The President of each District serves as the representative to the Missouri FBLA Executive Council and must attend Officer Training to serve in this role. For the 2026-2027 District Officer Team, training will take place during MOSAIC June 2-3,2026 in Branson, Missouri. District Presidents are REQUIRED to attend training and the Executive Council meeting that will take place onsite.
Before applying for a position, each candidate should review the information provided in the Officer Candidate Guide.
New for 2026: Parliamentary Procedures is now a Straight to State Event. Candidates interested in becoming a District Parliamentarian will test for Parliamentary Procedures during the DLC Window (December 2 - January 8). A candidate for the District Parliamentarian Chapter's Adviser will register them for this test in Blue Panda November 4 - 24, 2026.
Officer Candidate Guide 2026-27
Applications close January 8, 2026, at 5 PM. Click here to apply!
Before applying for a position, each candidate should review the information provided in the Officer Candidate Guide.
New for 2026: Parliamentary Procedures is now a Straight to State Event. Candidates interested in becoming a District Parliamentarian will test for Parliamentary Procedures during the DLC Window (December 2 - January 8). A candidate for the District Parliamentarian Chapter's Adviser will register them for this test in Blue Panda November 4 - 24, 2026.
Officer Candidate Guide 2026-27
Applications close January 8, 2026, at 5 PM. Click here to apply!
Middle School state officer application
The highest honor bestowed upon student members, serving as a State Officer, provides opportunities to hone in on business skills and advance leadership development. Missouri FBLA elects three (3) officers for middle school.
Middle School State Officer Application
Middle School State Officer Candidate Guide
Middle School State Officer Application
Middle School State Officer Candidate Guide
high school state/national officers
The highest honor bestowed upon student members, serving as a State or National Officer provides opportunities to hone in on business skills and advance leadership development. Missouri FBLA elects six (6) officers for high school.
Before applying for a position, each candidate in all divisions must review the information provided in the Officer Candidate Guide 2026-2027. Advisers for FBLA State/National Officer Candidates must fill out this Letter of Commitment and submit at the end of the application. Applicants must score 100 points or more based on this rubric to be invited to the Qualifier.
Missouri FBLA State/National Officers only Essay Topic – 2025-26 Approved
In your opinion, explain the most important quality of a Missouri FBLA State Officer (or National Officer). Include why you want to be a Missouri FBLA State Officer (or National Officer candidate) and what you hope to receive from this experience. Essay cannot exceed 500 words, must be double spaced, and must be uploaded as .pdf
Click here to apply. The application is three (3) pages and must be completed in one attempt. The deadline to apply is February 13, 2026 at 5 PM.
Before applying for a position, each candidate in all divisions must review the information provided in the Officer Candidate Guide 2026-2027. Advisers for FBLA State/National Officer Candidates must fill out this Letter of Commitment and submit at the end of the application. Applicants must score 100 points or more based on this rubric to be invited to the Qualifier.
Missouri FBLA State/National Officers only Essay Topic – 2025-26 Approved
In your opinion, explain the most important quality of a Missouri FBLA State Officer (or National Officer). Include why you want to be a Missouri FBLA State Officer (or National Officer candidate) and what you hope to receive from this experience. Essay cannot exceed 500 words, must be double spaced, and must be uploaded as .pdf
Click here to apply. The application is three (3) pages and must be completed in one attempt. The deadline to apply is February 13, 2026 at 5 PM.
