The Gallatin FBLA Chapter attended the 2014 National Fall Leadership Conference from November 6-9 in Washington, D.C. The chapter had an eventful weekend in our nation’s capitol with sightseeing and conference activities. Members attended opening and closing sessions as well as leadership based workshops.
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Gallatin FBLA Chapter members attending leadership conference in Washington, DC, are pictured, left to right, front row, Hayley Michael, Taylor Rardon, Mattison Ishmael, Tannah Terry, Chloe Simmons, and Maria Bickford; back row, Sami Boyd, Tanner Johnson, Jarod Rains, Taylor Sloan, Klark Critten, and Aubrey Nelson. [Submitted Photo]
Friday was a busy day for FBLA members. The day began with a two-hour walking tour of National Monuments. Chapter members had the opportunity to see the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and Reflecting Pool, Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial, and the World War II Memorial. Next, members were granted a White House Tour where students were allowed access to the East Wing of the White House. Members were even greeted by the president’s dog.
On Friday afternoon, members visited Arlington National Cemetery. Chapter members visited the gravesites of John and Jackie Kennedy, the Challenger Crew Members, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
However, the highlight of the trip was when four chapter members were granted the privilege of laying a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during the Wreath Laying Ceremony. On Saturday afternoon, FBLA members visited Ford’s Theatre where President Lincoln was assassinated and the Patterson House where Lincoln spent his last moments.