Marshall FBLA chapter outlines service projects, competitions and May 1 food‑truck fundraiser

Marshall High School students from the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter presented their 2025–26 accomplishments and upcoming events to the Marshall Board of Education during the board’s public portion.

Bri, identified as FBLA chapter president, told the board the chapter’s national theme is “Make Your Mark” and described a year of community service, business tours and competitive events. “We have several members that are here,” she said, outlining monthly service projects that included a food drive, toy drive and Valentine cards for nursing homes. Vice president Jasmine Davis said the chapter completed business tours including a visit to a shelter‑industry employer and a stop at the Columbia Mall.

The students highlighted chapter recognition and competitive activity: they reported being a statewide gold chapter for 2023–25, earning honors such as Summer Starter and Champion Chapter, and sending 19 students to state competition in 27 events. Officers described hands‑on entrepreneurship education tied to the chapter’s biggest fundraiser, the May 1 food‑truck day, which they run in collaboration with the school’s entrepreneurship class. One student said the event gives members experience contacting vendors, managing logistics and operating a food business.

The presentation noted student‑run enterprises such as a culinary/entrepreneurial lemonade stand and that the chapter has 46 members this year. Officers invited the community to the food‑truck fundraiser on May 1 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., saying proceeds support chapter activities and prizes tied to recognition benchmarks.

The board thanked the students for the presentation; no formal action was required.

In follow‑up, board members praised the chapter’s fundraising and outreach, and encouraged wider community attendance at the May 1 event.