Who can be a voting delegate at the FBLA National Leadership Conference?

A voting delegate at the FBLA National Leadership Conference must be a registered voting member from each state chapter. This ensures that each state’s representation is based on its active membership, allowing the voting process to reflect the collective input and interests of that state’s members. Each chapter typically selects these delegates to represent their views and make decisions on behalf of their chapter at the conference.

The structure of the organization emphasizes the importance of member involvement in governance, which is why all members attending the conference cannot vote; only those officially designated by their chapters are recognized as voting delegates. The requirement excludes state officers specifically, as not all officers may hold voting status, depending on their chapter's rules and representation decisions. Non-delegates also do not have voting rights, reinforcing the need for selected representatives to make voting decisions for their respective chapters.