| Phi Beta Lambda is the
collegiate division of the national association, Future
Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc. (FBLA-PBL).
We are the oldest and largest national organization for
students preparing for careers in business leadership.
PBL prepares students for "real world" professional
experiences. Members gain the competitive edge for
career successes. The mission of PBL is to bring business and education
together in a positive working relationship through
innovative leadership and career development programs.
More than 250,000 members in
6,000 schools worldwide participate in FBLA-PBL. PBL
accounts for approximately 13,000 of these members.
PBL's programs provide a relevant context for learning,
including practical applications for skills and knowledge.
These programs help members connect to their school, their
community, and to the business world.
How Can
You Benefit From PBL?
Our LSU chapter of PBL is currently seeking more active
membership so that our projects and conferences can be more
fun and successful. Here are some of the most common
activities that PBL members participate in:
Conferences
Conferences include informative and motivational keynote
speakers, career fairs, workshops, competitive events, theme
dances, election of officers, and an Awards Ceremony. The
workshops provide business-related and personal educational
opportunities, while event competition allows students to
gain recognition for their business and leadership
knowledge. Conferences are held both on the state and
national levels.
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Community Leadership
Activities
PBL is about working together. In keeping with this
spirit of cooperation, PBL has formed partnerships with
national organizations to provide its members with a range
of exciting and innovative programs and activities. Members
gain recognition, financial assistance, and valuable
experience through their participation in such programs.
One of the most prominent programs our members partner with
is the March of Dimes. Members are very active in
supporting this cause, especially at state and national
conferences.
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Leadership Positions
Because PBL is a national organization, students have
the opportunity to serve as officers on the local, state,
regional, and national levels. Members who aspire to
leadership roles gain the experience of running a campaign,
going through officer training, and playing a part in the
development and direction of the organization for the year.
Officers also lead the chapter in its activities and act as
an ambassador the organization.
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Social Events
PBL tries to provide several fun activities for its
members to participate in throughout the year. Some of the
most popular are our annual Halloween party, eating out at
restaurants, tailgating before home football games, and of
course conferences. State and national conferences are a
great place to have fun with other students from LSU as well
as meet new people from all across the country.
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Recruitment Activities
One of the major functions that members perform during
the fall semesters is recruiting. This is the time we
really try hard to attract new members and get them
involved. Recruiting is lighter in the spring because
during this time we are busy preparing for the state and
national leadership conferences.
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Fundraising Events
Along with recruiting, fundraising plays a very
important role in our organization's activities. We
focus so heavily on raising money in order to alleviate most
if not all costs for conferences. This can allow our
conferences to cost a maximum of approximately $60 per
person for state and $300 per person for nationals.
Because there is no limit on the amount of funds we can
raise, these costs are often eliminated or refunded to
members.
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