Monal Gupta

November Update
Hello District 12 FBLA! November is an extremely busy month for everyone, filled with sports, school events, and more. So, make sure to keep up with all FBLA events by checking the nysfbla.org website.

This month, I have written the Fall Edition of the District 12 FBLA Newsletter. Make sure to check out all of the articles about the recap of the Fall District Meeting, Program of Work, State Leadership Conference, and Leadership Opportunities. Also, I have included updates on all upcoming due dates, so make sure to check them out to ensure that you do not miss them.

As we enter the month of December, I urge everyone to continue to stay involved in FBLA. With the Program of Work posted on the New York State FBLA website, I encourage all chapters and members to inform themselves and participate in each challenge. With so many great prizes available, participating in the Program of Work is truly worth it.

Also, I hope we can increase District 12’s presence on the State leadership level. Make sure you are registering to become a State Officer or part of the State Councils for the Program of Work. They are such great opportunities to get involved!

Finally, to stay updated on all District 12 activities, make sure to check out our District 12 Welcome Back Newsletter, our District 12 Instagram page @district12_nysfbla, and monthly updates on the NYS FBLA website. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to me at svp12@nysfbla.org!

October Update
Happy November New York State FBLA members! With two months of the school year in the books, we are well into the 2023-2024 FBLA year. Make sure not to miss out on any upcoming FBLA events in District 12!

This month, we held a successful Fall District Meeting hosted by Rich Products. We hosted four chapters from across our district including Williamsville East, Eden High School, Tonawanda High School, and the UB Gifted Math program. It was amazing to see all the new and current members of FBLA in District 12! We are so grateful that Rich Products agreed to host us and provide us with an amazing experience. This year we were greeted by two speakers: Ms. Shinade Scanlon, who discussed Rich Product’s place in the industry and international business, and Ms. Mary Kiener, the Global Senior Vice President of Supply Chain at Rich Products, was able to share her journey in the business world, her responsibilities now, and advice for all the high schoolers. Additionally, we had a tour of their facilities and food sampling led my Mr. Chris Cobb, who helped explain the functions and processes of the company and provided samples from cookies to ice cream cakes. Finally, the State Historian, Jasmitha Keesara, and I held a workshop on the Program of Work and the State Charity. We loved to see the enthusiasm of members as they were very excited about this experience to comprehensively gain perspective on the business.

The agenda includes an amazing guest speaker who’s a senior level manager at Rich Products, a Rich Products facilities tour, and food sampling from their product lines. Attending FDM is an amazing opportunity to get more involved in FBLA, develop your leadership skills, and learn about the eye-opening entrepreneurship of an influential and international private company based locally. I want to further emphasize that being a member of FBLA doesn’t just mean competing at events in the State Leadership Conference, but also taking advantage of the opportunities to learn about real-world business from experts in the field in order to gain other forms of expertise.

Over the upcoming month, I urge all chapters to continue to stay involved. With the Program of Work posted on the New York State FBLA website, I encourage all chapters and members to inform themselves and participate in each challenge. Also, I hope that every chapter can hold a fundraiser for the State Charity, St. Jude. It is a great cause that all chapters should support.

September Update
Hello, New York State FBLA members! School has officially started and so has the 2023-2024 FBLA year! Make sure to look out for all upcoming FBLA activities in District 12!

Another reminder to save the date for our Fall District Meeting! This year’s District 12 Fall District Meeting is set to take place at Rich Products on October 15, running from 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm. The agenda includes an amazing guest speaker who’s a senior level manager at Rich Products, a Rich Products facilities tour, and food sampling from their product lines. Attending FDM is an amazing opportunity to get more involved in FBLA, develop your leadership skills, and learn about the eye-opening entrepreneurship of an influential and international private company based locally. I want to further emphasize that being a member of FBLA doesn’t just mean competing at events in the State Leadership Conference, but also taking advantage of the opportunities to learn about real-world business from experts in the field in order to gain other forms of expertise.

One goal this month for our district is to contribute to our State Charity: St. Jude. If you’re not yet acquainted, this organization leads the fight against childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases by providing pioneering research, world-class treatment, and ensuring families never have a financial burden. I encourage all chapters to hold a fundraiser sometime this year to support this charity so that we can help veterans and dogs across New York State.

Finally, make sure to check out our District 12 Welcome Back Newsletter. On our District 12 Instagram page, I have created posts about details for the Fall District Meeting and the Newsletter. Don’t forget to give @district12_nysfbla and @monalfbla a follow to stay in the loop about all things District 12 and more.

I’m looking forward to seeing all of you at the upcoming Fall District Meeting and I would love to collaborate with each and every one of you in the future. The opportunities in FBLA are endless, and I highly recommend you take advantage of them! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to me at svp12@nysfbla.org. Happy September!

August Update
Hello District 12! As we prepare for the upcoming school year, it’s imperative to keep track of the approaching FBLA events.

Mark those calendars! This year’s District 12 Fall District Meeting is set to take place at Rich Products on October 15, running from 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm. The agenda includes a captivating keynote speaker who’s a senior level manager at Rich Products, a tour of the Rich Products facilities, and even food sampling from their product lines. I wholeheartedly urge each and every one of you to attend FDM as it is a great opportunity to delve deeper into the world of FBLA, develop your leadership skills, and learn about the true entrepreneurship of an influential private company based right in your backyard that was able to become known globally. Being a member of FBLA doesn’t just mean competing at events in the State Leadership Conference, but also taking advantage of the opportunities to experience and learn about real-world business from experts in the field.

Our State Charity for this year is St. Jude. If you’re not yet acquainted, this noble organization leads the fight against childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases by providing pioneering research, world-class treatment, and ensuring families never pay a dime for care, travel, housing, or food. Through fundraising, my hope is that individual chapters will support our selected charity this year as it has such a positive impact within New York State.

Finally, to improve connection and communication across our district, I’ve created an Instagram account for District 12. Don’t forget to give @district12_nysfbla and @monalfbla a follow to stay in the loop about all things District 12 and more.

I’m eagerly looking forward to connecting with each one of you throughout this year. The excitement for the opportunities that FBLA is providing this year is truly catching! Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns at svp12@nysfbla.org.

July Update
Greetings New York State FBLA! My name is Monal Gupta, and I’m honored to be serving as your District 12 State Vice President! I can’t wait for the upcoming year.

This month, I had the chance to attend State Officer Training with the other state officers where I learned lessons and gained new skills to serve District 12 FBLA to the best of my abilities.

Our state officer team has worked diligently to create and plan activities for the upcoming FBLA year. The state theme this year is “Leading beyond Limits”. Our Program of Work Committees have also worked hard to craft new challenges, and I strongly recommend and encourage every member to participate.

As the beginning of the year is getting closer, I have set many goals for our district to improve in many aspects. I plan to increase communication across chapters in our district and facilitate new connections with other districts across New York through virtual workshops and meetings. Since we are also a smaller district, I want to increase our presence at conferences by revamping our district’s social media, making a district website, and continuing the creation of district newsletters. I also aim to recruit more members throughout local chapters by having more interactive informational workshops at the District 12 meetings to increase membership as much as possible. For the Fall District Meeting, I plan for our district to collaborate with a local influential private company that’s headquartered in Buffalo in which students can tour and learn about entrepreneurship firsthand.

I already know this is going to be a successful year for NYS FBLA, and I’m looking forward to what the year brings! Make sure to go follow @district12_nysfbla and @monalfbla! Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns at svp12@nysfbla.org.