Chapter Planning Guide 2019-2020

Service. Progress. Education.

Georgia PBL Bringing business and education together…

Membership Dues State Dues: $10

National Dues: $10

Chapter Dues: *Decided by chapter

Advisers may register members and pay dues

on the national website.

Membership dues must be received by the

national office by the following dates for

participation in the conferences below:

Georgia Fall Leadership Conference October 1

District Conference February 1

State Conference April 1

National Conference April 1

New or Reactivating Chapters If you are a new chapter or need to reactivate,

contact Mona Williams at

mona.williams@northgatech.edu for more

information. Please include your name, school

address, and school email.

Chapter Management Handbook The national Chapter Management Handbook is

published online. Chapters no longer receive

physical copies of updates. This includes the

newest updates to competitive events.

Georgia PBL Social Media

Facebook.com/GeorgiaPBL

Groups: Georgia Phi Beta Lambda

Georgia Phi Beta Lambda Advisor’s Suite

Georgia PBL Website georgiapbl.org

Administrators:

Tim Green North Georgia Technical College

Tiffanie Root Southern Regional Technical College

A major resource for local chapters, the state

website contains news and information. Check

out the Links page for guides, documents,

forms, and the Adviser Area!

National FBLA-PBL Website fbla-pbl.org

Maintained by the national office, check this

site to:

Renew your membership

Register for national conferences

Purchase from the Marketplace

Complete national projects

Access the Adviser Area

State and National Themes The 2018-2019 State and National Theme is:

A World of Opportunity

Contents 02 President’s Message

03 Structure

04 State Projects &

Recognition

06 National Projects

07 Conferences

09 Conference Info

11 Competition

13 Dress Code

14 Share Your News

15 State Action Team

16 Mission

17 Calendar

23 Listed Calendar

We are

Georgia Phi Beta Lambda. For 70 years, Georgia PBL has helped prepare students for

successful careers across industries, over states, and through

generations. Through service to our communities, a

commitment to self-progress, and pursuit of educational

excellence, we build leadership in post-secondary students

across Georgia. With 22 chapters in the Technical College

System of Georgia and 5 chapters in the University System of

Georgia, Georgia PBL is growing. Our students gain a

leadership edge attending conference and seminars, honing

their skills and competing against their peers on the state and

national stages. At the state level, our chapters complete

major community service projects and annual business

reports chronicling their activities throughout the year to

receive Awards of Merit and a chance to claim the title of

Chapter of the Year. Our students took home 36 national

awards and over $5,000 in cash prizes at the 2019 National

Leadership Conference! Our fundraising efforts for our

national partner, March of Dimes, landed Georgia PBL the

March of Dimes Grant for over 10 years running. In the past

decade alone, our members have given thousands of hours

to service projects in their school and community.

Everywhere we go, we make certain everyone knows: We are

Georgia Phi Beta Lambda!

Join us in celebrating our 70th anniversary. With your help,

we can be the best state chapter in the nation!

The Chapter Planning Guide servers as a summary of Georgia PBL events and programs

for the upcoming year. Please remember that the dates and amounts listed within may

change during the planning of each event. Comprehensive documents for each conference

are available prior to the event on the georgiapbl.org website and announced via email.

The Chapter Management Handbook provided by the national office remains the most

complete resource for students and advisers.

President’s Message

August 1, 2019

Greetings Georgia PBL!

When I enrolled at CGTC, someone introduced me to a new world: A World of

Opportunity. My advisor told me about an organization that brings business and

education together in a positive way through leadership and programs that help to

foster meaningful relationships. This year, Georgia PBL is working to show our

members A World of Opportunity through meaningful engagements, programs, and challenges.

My experience in PBL has taught me that it is not always what or whom you know. Rather, what have

you planned to do? Developing and planning goals is key to personal, professional, and organizational

success! With that in mind, I encourage you all to join my platform to S.P.R.I.N.G. into a successful 2019-

2020 year:

S: Support chapters and leaders

P: Promote PBL on social media platforms

R: Recognize contributors and their achievements

I: Invigorate members

N: New members are welcomed

G: Growth

Are you ready to S.P.R.I.N.G. with GREENE?!

Your 2019-2020 State Officer Team has developed some ambition goals. We need your help as a

member of one of the hardest working state chapters in the organization to:

Increase social media engagements with officers and other members

Increase CMAP participation and completion

Increase level number of competitors at the State and National Leadership Conferences

Keep an eye out for the State Officer Team’s first project of the year: Georgia PBL Chapters

#BATTERUP. We will post more information to our Georgia Phi Beta Lambda Facebook Page. Be “on

deck” for more information!

As an American living in the land of opportunity, we often take for granted just how arduous it can be to

attain life goals. The primary focus of PBL is to help students transition into the business world. Through

my work in obtaining a degree and career that I am proud of, I have come to realize that there are many

who have yet to dream. This year, I am determined to take our State and National theme, A World of

Opportunity, quite literally. I seek to volunteer, share my knowledge, and make use of my skills more

than ever before. In doing so, I will seek a better me. I hope that I can lead others to realize A World of

Opportunity is here for all who are willing to try. I challenge each of you to do the same.

I look forward to seeing you all Batter Up!

Sincerely,

Ronald Greene

Georgia PBL State President

2019-20

2

Structure Chapters Post-secondary institutions may apply to the

national office for a local charter- it is very easy

to do! Chapter can be found at most of the

technical colleges in our state as well as a few

four-year colleges. In addition, students at

institutions without a PBL chapter may join the

Georgia PBL Virtual Chapter.

Members Students at virtually any postsecondary

institution in Georgia can join PBL either

through their own college chapters or through

the Georgia PBL Virtual Chapter. Membership

dues are paid to the national office and cover

both national and state requirements.

Advisers Each chapter has at least one faculty or staff

member who serves as the adviser for their

student membership. Larger chapters may

want to have multiple advisers.

Advisers: Please be sure to check with Mona

Williams (mona.williams@northgatech.edu)

each August to ensure you are on the emailing

list. Vital communications are sent via the

adviser email list! If a new adviser joins your

chapter, please let her know.

Virtual Chapter Adviser: Tiffanie Root

Southern Regional Technical College

troot@southernregional.edu

Professional Division The Professional Division is composed of non-

students who are interested in being a part of

PBL. This group includes chapter advisers and

local businesspeople that support PBL through

their time, resources, and connections. Their

affiliations is at both the state and national

level.

Annual Membership Dues: $25

Georgia PBL Executive Board Georgia PBL is guided through an active

executive board. Board members are

volunteers located across the state

geographically and hold various staff or faculty

positions.

Members of the Board Include:

Executive Director

Awards Director

Financial Director

Leadership Consultant

Public Relations Coordinator/ Virtual Adviser

Professional Division President

Georgia PBL Foundation President

Georgia PBL Foundation Financial Director

Georgia PBL Foundation, Inc. The Georgia PBL Foundation is a fund-raising

body whose mission is to support Georgia PBL

financially. The foundation does so through the

Foundation Scholarship, reimbursement of

national registration for first place students,

funding the chapter grant, and funding both the

Adviser and Chapter of the Year Awards.

3

State Projects & Recognition An integral part of an active chapter.

In addition to the projects and programs offered by the national office, Georgia PBL offers several

opportunities for local chapters to increase activities and gain recognition. State projects are recognized

at the annual state conference in April. Several state projects are recognized at the National Leadership

Conference in June as well.

Do you want to increase activity in your chapter? Set up your officer team as early as possible in the

year, preferably in late August. Plan the year with the goal of achieving one of the Awards of Merits. If

your chapter is ambitious, aim for the Chapter of the Year Award! As you review the criteria for those

awards, you’ll see that certain activities have designated dates, while others are flexible. Plan your

events to keep your chapter consistently active. Before you know it, your chapter will be on stage

receiving awards!

Scholarships (Individual)

PBL offers scholarship opportunities at both the

state and national level. The Georgia PBL

Foundation awards two scholarships each year

at the state conference in April.

Applications for the scholarships are on the

Links page of the georgiapbl.org website.

March of Dimes Though March of Dimes is nationally partnered

with FBLA-PBL, Georgia State PBL makes a

considerable effort to promote this charity.

Chapters work year-round raising funds for

March of Dimes. Chapters donate funds to

their local March of Dimes office with the

receipt copied and sent in with the State

Conference Packet. Chapter raising the most

funds are recognized at both the state and

national conferences. Georgia is consistently

ranked as the top participating state in the

nation!

FBLA Interactions Working with our local FBLA chapters is a

critical component of growing our Georgia PBL

chapters. Chapter efforts to coordinate events

and work with local FBLA chapters are

recognized at the state conference.

New Chapter Recruitment

The recruitment of new chapters is a valuable

aspect of growing Georgia PBL. While some

post-secondary institutions have never had a

PBL chapter, others have simply been inactive

for a period of time. Chapter efforts to

coordinate events and work with new or re-

activated PBL chapter are recognized at the

state conference. Be sure to check with local

universities!

Corporate Sponsors (Individual and Chapter)

Chapters and members are highly encouraged

to seek corporate sponsorship for the state

conference. There are no eligibility

requirements to be a sponsor. Local

entrepreneurs and business of all sizes are a

good place to start. Various sponsorship levels

offer different incentives for donations. The

chapter with the most corporate sponsors is

recognized at the state conference.

The sponsorship form is found in the Links page

of the georgiaplb.org website.

4

Foundation Donations Chapters are encourage to raise funds and

donate to the Georgia PBL Foundation.

Donations of at least $400 make a chapter

eligible for certain Awards of Merit and Chapter

of the Year. At the annual state conference, the

foundation holds a silent auction to raise funds.

We ask that each chapter bring a non-school

branded item or gift basket for the silent

auction.

Awards of Merit The Awards of Merit are an excellent tool for

your chapter to plan its year and increase

engagement! There are five levels of merit,

each based on the same 50-point criteria. The

more activities your chapter completes, the

higher the merit level you can reach! The key is

to document everything! You will need proof of

each activity in the form of pictures, articles, et

cetera to receive credit at the state conference.

You can find the official criteria list on the Links

page of the georgiapbl.org website.

Awards of Merit Levels:

Blue Seal: 20 Criteria Achieved

Bronze Seal: 25 Criteria Achieved

Silver Seal: 30 Criteria Achieved

+ Annual Business Report

Gold Seal: 35 Criteria Achieved

+ Annual Business Report

Platinum Seal: 40 Criteria Achieved

+ Annual Business Report

At the national level, the Hollis and Kitty Guy

Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit is given to

chapters who complete a set of

accomplishments.

Adviser of the Year This prestigious award is given to the

nominated adviser who achieves the most

points based on the activities completed by his

or her chapter. Advisers are nominated by their

members. A packet evidencing the activities

must be submitted with the State Conference

Packet.

You can find the official criteria list on the Links

page of the georgiapbl.org website.

Chapter of the Year This prestigious award is given to one chapter

each year at the state conference. Nominated

chapters are evaluated based on their

submission of proof of activities completed

throughout the year.

You can find the official criteria list on the Links

page of the georgiaplb.org website.

5

National Projects & Recognition For individuals and chapters.

The FBLA-PBL national office offers several programs and projects at the national level. In addition, each

annual officer team can create new initiatives or projects for members. Members should check the

fbla-pbl.org website for updates on new projects!

PBL Outstanding Chapter Deadline: April 1

Chapter can receive national recognition by

completing 15 activities; activities cover the

areas of membership, community service, and

education. Chapters who receive this award by

the deadline will receive a special ribbon for

each participating member at the National

Leadership Conference in addition to the award.

Advisers must apply for this award in the

Adviser Area of the fbla-pbl.org website.

Scholarships (Individual)

The national office offers a number of

scholarships for eligible PBL members. Below

are three of the most common scholarships that

Georgia PBL members apply:

PBL NLC & IFL Scholarships

PBL Distinguished Business Leader Scholarship

National Technical Honor Society Scholarship

Check the PBL Scholarships page of the fbla-

pbl.org site for the details of all available

scholarships.

CMAP

(Individual)

The Career and Membership Achievement

Program is a national series of activities that

allow members the opportunity for personal

and PBL development. There are three levels of

achievement, each with a unique checklist of

activities. Each level is progressively more

involved than the previous; students must be

members for at least one year to complete the

highest level. Luckily, members can work on

CMAP throughout the year. An active first-year

member should be able to complete the first

level, Director, and begin work on the second

level, Executive, in one academic year. Advisers

must setup CMAP for each member in the

Adviser Area of the national website.

A comprehensive list of each level’s activities is

available on the CMAP page of the fbla-pbl.org

website.

Levels:

Director: 10 activities

Executive: 12 activities

President: 12 activities

You can turn CMAP into a chapter activity by

hosting a CMAP Day. Members can meet

together in a classroom to prepare and

compose their documentation. In just a few

hours, a group of members can complete

Director Level!

6

Conferences Where the action happens.

Throughout the year, Georgia PBL collaborates with the fellow TCSG organizations to host several

leadership conferences. These conferences provide members with the opportunity to network, build

leadership skills, and compete in their areas of expertise.

GFLC October or November

The Georgia Fall Leadership Conference is a local chapter officer training event.

State officers from each of the four major student organizations (PBL, SkillsUSA,

National Technical Honor Society, and the Georgia Student Government

Association) interact with local chapter officers and members in a series of

officer development training sessions. Over the weekend in Atlanta, members

of all organizations network and greatly strengthen their ability to lead their

local chapters. Advisers also have a series of informational sessions to guide them

on their PBL year.

District Conferences February 28

As Georgia is a large state, the District conference is split into a north and south conference. The precise

location varies each year, depending on which local chapter(s) volunteers to host the event.

At District, attendees have a many growth opportunities. District is an excellent opportunity to network

with peers in other chapters. Each year, a different keynote speaker motivates and encourages our

students in their endeavors. The keynote speaker and other leaders provide workshops throughout the

event for students to sharpen their various skills.

District focuses on competitive events. Nearly all of the events offered at the state conference are

available at the district conference, affording students a chance to experience the overall testing

process. However, district is a one-day conference and time limits the availability of some events. All

written tests are available at district. Top three finishers in each event are awarded at the closing

awards ceremony.

State Leadership Conference Early April

Held each year in Atlanta, this weekend-long conference includes competitions, guest speakers, state

officer elections, a silent auction, and many other activities. For many, this conference is the

culmination of the year’s work. All of the major state awards are determined at this time. The top

competitors at state are then eligible to continue to the National Leadership Conference.

The State Conference Packet is available on the georgiapbl.org website around February. Pay careful

attention to the deadlines for state materials, especially all chapter awards and home-site tests, as there

are no late exceptions.

7

State Officer Training Late May – Early June

During the state conference, officers are elected by their peers to serve on the officer team, rather than

a specific position. National Technical Honor Society, Skills USA, and Georgia Student Government

Association follow the method. Later, at State Officer Training, the officer teams from each organization

attend various leadership sessions and team-building activities. Each team develops their annual plan of

work and presents it to all attendees of the conference as well. During the weekend, a team of trainers

watches each officer for various traits and strengths. At the end of the weekend, the trainers interview

each officer; they then decide on the best position for each officer in each organization.

IFL Late June

Immediately prior to the NLC, the Institute for Leaders provides organizational and leadership training

sessions for state and local chapter officers, members, and advisers. This two-day training conference

prepares student leaders and members to assume their elected responsibilities and develop valuable life

skills. Students can apply for the IFL Scholarship to help cover the cost of attendance at the national

fbla-pbl.org website.

National Leadership Conference Late June

Each year, the FBLA-PBL National Leaders Conference takes place in a different major city in the U.S.

Chapters and members from across the country gather to compete in events and take part in leadership

development activities. On this stage, members from technical colleges, community colleges, and

universities compete for the top ten places! Georgia PBL members consistently represent the top

competitors at NLC, bringing home dozens of trophies and scholarships! During NLC, national officers

are elected for the upcoming year.

2020 IFL/NLC Salt Lake City, Utah

2021 IFL/NLC Anaheim, California

2022 IFL/NLC Chicago, Illinois

8

Conference Information What you need to know.

Information Packets These packets provide vital information for

upcoming conferences. As the packets release,

Mona Williams will notify all advisers through

email. The packets are posted to the

georgiapbl.org website prior to the conference,

typically a couple months in advance.

Some documents, such as the Awards of Merit

criteria, Adviser and Chapter of the Year Award

criteria, scholarship applications, and a

performance events summary are available

year-round. These documents are updated in

the summer; look for the dates on the

documents posted as an indication of that

update.

Registration When registration is open, the registration link

for both district and state is available on the

georgiapbl.org website.

Registration links for IFL and the national

conference are on the national fbla-pbl.org

website.

GFLC provides a unique link for registration

each year. The TCSG home office emails the

link to all advisers when registration is available.

The term “on-site registration” in this document

refers to the time when a chapter arrives at a

conference and receives their conference

package that includes the conference program,

name tags, etc.

Payments Payments for registration for District and State

are made payable to “Georgia PBL” and are due

at the conference. Full payment must be made

at the time of on-site registration.

Registration Changes After registration closes, changes to

competitive event registration, not including

additions, are not permitted. Members may be

added to the group attending a conference up

to the on-site registration but may not

compete.

Competitive event changes for performance

events are not allowed after registration closes;

however, a student registered for the

conference by the due date may change from a

performance event to a written test but must

seek approval from a member of the Executive

Board. This approval is freely given but must be

reported to ensure the student competes in the

event(s) for which he/she is registered.

Students competing in an event who are not

registered for that event are not allowed to

place in that event. That is, if a student

registered for Public Speaking suddenly decides

to drop and add Accounting Principles without

approval from a member of the Executive

Board, he/she will not be allowed to place in

the Accounting Principles event.

Hotels For the National Leadership Conference, the

national office secures the best rates possible

for hotels at the conference; they deliver the

information to advisers.

For nearly 20 years, the state conference has

been held at the Westin Atlanta North at

Perimeter. We are contracted with them

through 2021.

Typically, the Georgia Fall Leadership

Conference is in Atlanta. The TCSG system

office sends out emails with that information in

fall.

District conference is intended to be a drive-in

conference; however, the hosting school will

have local hotel information available.

9

Conference Packets Each chapter receives a packet of materials when they arrive at the registration table at the state

conference. This packet includes name tags, ribbons, conference programs, etc.

Running for State Office Check georgiapbl.org for full details.

Students interested running for state office will campaign to be members of the state officer team,

rather than a specific position. Students must meet all eligibility requirements, including submission of

the eligibility documentation listed below. The following are the general eligibility requirements:

You MUST BE ENROLLED in school through the April following the state conference during which

you are elected (1 full year).

Throughout the term of office, you must have the support of your school, local chapter, local

adviser, and the state executive committee.

Each candidate must submit a package with the following:

A resume

One-page essay

Official transcript

Copy of CMAP Director level award

A letter of recommendation from her/his local adviser

A letter of recommendation from a school official (VP, Dean, etc.).

You must also participate in the officer candidate interview process at state conference.

Candidates are introduced on Friday afternoon and give a campaign speech. Campaign booths are set

up at the State Conference. Campaigning is permitted only at designated times during the State

Conference. You may continue to wear any campaign items after 12:00 noon, but cannot distribute

items except in the voting delegate seats in the Second General Session. Voting delegates, chosen by

each of the Georgia PBL chapters and designated by their green ribbons, vote on the candidates at the

second general session which is held Saturday afternoon.

Please be sure to visit the Links page of the georgiapbl.org website for the official State Officer

Candidate packet. Please check the version date for the current year.

10

Competition Check fbla-pbl.org for complete details.

The most comprehensive source for

competitive events is always the Competitive

Event link on the fbla-pbl.org national website.

The events at the State Conference are the

same as those at the National Conference.

District Conference events are only a partial list

and a number of those events are shortened.

Georgia Fall Leadership Conference events are

not associated with District, State, or National

events.

Depending on the event, students can compete

as an individual, as part of a team, or as a

chapter.

Some events contain multiple components. For

example, Accounting for Professionals contains

a production test and an objective test, with the

overall score a combination of the two.

Students will need to review each event

carefully on the PBL Competitive Events page of

the fbla-pbl.org national website.

Objective Tests These multiple-choice tests contain 80-100 questions and have a one-hour time limit. Currently, 40

events contain an objective test component. Students placing in the top three in objective test events

are then eligible to compete at the NLC.

Performance Events Speeches, presentations, interviews, and role-play fall into the performance event category. Currently,

34 events contain a performance component. Students placing in the top two of performance events

are eligible to compete at the NLC.

Production Tests Several events contain a component called a production test. Production tests may or may not require a

proctor to monitor the student in a timed environment. Regardless, production test require the student

to submit a finished product prior to attending the conference. Currently, six events involve a

production test component.

Similarly, five events require a pre-judged report or project before they give a presentation.

Open Events At both the state and national conference, a number of open events are available for all PBL members.

Registration for these events is not required. These events do not have prerequisites. Students may

take as many tests as they can fit in the time limit. The tests may change each year. They announce the

top winner in each category.

11

Competition Notes At State, students may compete in any two events and an additional chapter event. Student may not

compete in an event in which they have competed at an NLC or in which they have placed first or second

at a Georgia PBL state. At nationals, students may only compete in two events.

First-semester or other early students will not be especially competitive in written tests. That is, they’ll

be competing with students who are several semesters – and courses – ahead of them. However,

performance events can be practiced to the point of being competitive and do not require such specific

subject knowledge.

The Georgia PBL Foundation publishes and sells a booklet, Competitive Speaking, which contains

hundreds of suggestions for building and delivering performance events! The order form is listed on the

Georgia PBL website.

Bring pencils already sharpened and A LOT of them!

Competitive Event Changes Check the fbla-pbl.org for complete information.

In an effort to improve events, the national office makes changes as necessary and releases them online.

List of Events Accounting Analysis & Decision Making

Accounting for Professionals

Accounting Principles

Administrative Technology

Business Communication

Business Decision Making

Business Ethics

Business Law

Business Presentation

Business Sustainability

Client Service

Community Service Project

Computer Animation

Computer Applications

Computer Concepts

Contemporary Sports Issues

Cost Accounting

Cyber Security

Desktop Publishing

Economic Analysis & Decision Making

Emerging Business Issues

Entrepreneurship Concepts

Financial Analysis & Decision Making

Financial Concepts

Financial Services

Forensic Accounting

Future Business Educator

Future Business Executive

Global Analysis & Decision Making

Help Desk (PBL) Individual

Hospitality Management

Human Resource Management

Impromptu Speaking

Information Management

Insurance Concepts

Integrated Marketing Campaign

Job Interview

Justice Administration

Local Chapter Annual Business Report

Macroeconomics

Management Analysis & Decision Making

Management Concepts

Marketing Analysis & Decision Making

Marketing Concepts

Microeconomics

Mobile Application Development

Network Design

Networking Concepts

Organizational Behavior & Leadership

Parliamentary Procedure

Personal Finance

Programming Concepts

Project Management

Public Speaking

Retail Management

Sales Presentation

Small Business Management Plan

Social Media Challenge

Sports Management & Marketing

Statistical Analysis

Strategic Analysis & Decision Making

Website Design

12

Dress Code Look the part.

Phi Beta Lambda is a professional organization of business students. Included in this is a philosophy of

professional behavior, including dress. The dress code reflects the expectations of the professional

business world. If there are any questions about the dress code, lean toward being conservative!

The official dress code policy is on the national website. fbla-pbl.org/cmh/dress-code/

All advisers are expected to share the dress code with their students prior to conferences and take

responsibility for making sure their students follow it. All delegates, including advisers, are expected to

wear business attire to general sessions, competitive events, workshops, and campaigning.

If not dressed properly, conference participants will not be allowed to compete or participate.

Notes on Dress Code:

Dress code applies at all times in the conference areas, regardless of participation

Limit jewelry

Limit visible body piercings to ears

Nail polish should be in neutral tones

Jeans and t-shirts are acceptable to certain events when specified (i.e. dances, mini-walks, etc.)

Bring extra ties and dress socks

All shoes must have a back!

Women’s shoes should be limited in heel, avoiding stilettos over 2 inches

Inappropriate Conference Attire:

These items are not permitted in conference areas, including hotel lobby and restaurants, at any time.

See-through clothing

Tight fitting clothing

Low-cut/Revealing clothing

Gym clothing

Lycra

Spandex

Denim

Bathing suits

Pajamas

Sandals

Tennis Shoes

Hats

13

Share Your News! State Newsletter Georgia PBL wants to hear about your chapter activities! The state

newsletter, Be Georgia PBL, is released at the end of the Fall and Spring

semester and composed by the State Public Relations Coordinator.

Digital copies are posted to the Georgia PBL Facebook Group and to the

georgiapbl.org website.

Chapters can submit news articles anytime of the year via email. Please

attach 1-3 photos separately as a JPEG or PNG file. Please write the

articles in third person, having proofread and approved them by an

adviser.

Tiffanie Root

Public Relations Coordinator

troot@southernregional.edu

National News The national office welcomes chapter news for their e-newsletter, PBL

Business Leader. The newsletter is released three times a year and

frequently features news from Georgia PBL chapters!

Chapters may submit articles any time of the year to

communications@fbla.org.

Social Media Tiffanie Root, State Public Relations Coordinator, manages the official Georgia PBL Facebook page and

groups. We encourage all advisers and members to like the page for information, news, and events

from the Executive Committee. Members can message the page with questions and suggestions!

Georgia Phi Beta Lambda

@GeorgiaPBL

For those who wish to participate in the discussion, we offer two official groups by Georgia PBL:

Georgia Phi Beta Lambda

A place for all members and advisers to share news, ask questions, and network with each other. This is

a closed group and requires admin approval to join. Please see the group rules before use.

Georgia Phi Beta Lambda Advisers Suite

A place for advisers only! Ask questions and share ideas.

14

State Action Team Your Executive Committee and the 2019-2020 State Officer Team

Georgia State Executive Committee

Georgia PBL Executive Director Mona Williams North Georgia Technical College Blairsville, Georgia Mona.Williams@northgatech.edu

State Awards Program Director Kim Yevak Southern Crescent Technical College Thomaston, Georgia Kim.Yevak@sctech.edu

State Financial Director Tim Green North Georgia Technical College Clarkesville, Georgia tgreen@northgatech.edu

State Leadership Consultant Donna Lawrence South Georgia Technical College Americus, Georgia dlawrence@southgatech.edu

Georgia PBL Foundation Financial Director Jason Strickland Coastal Pines Technical College Waycross, Georgia jstrickland@coastalpines.edu

State Public Relations Coordinator Tiffanie Root Southern Regional Technical College Moultrie, Georgia troot@southernregional.edu

Georgia PBL Foundation President Antonio Watkins Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins, Georgia awatkins@centralgatech.edu

2019-2020 State Officer Team

President Ronald Greene Central Georgia Technical College

Vice President of Membership Susie Berry North Georgia Technical College

Vice President of State Projects Reva Harvey Atlanta Technical College

Vice President of National Projects Heather Wells North Georgia Technical College

15

FBLA-PBL Mission FBLA-PBL inspires and prepares students to

become community-minded business leaders in

a global society through relevant career

preparation and leadership experiences.

FBLA-PBL Creed I believe education is the right of every

person.

I believe the future depends on mutual

understanding and cooperation among

business, industry, labor, religious, family

and educational institutions, as well as

people around the world. I agree to do my

utmost to bring about understanding and

cooperation among all of these groups.

I believe every person should prepare for a

useful occupation and carry on that

occupation in a manner that brings the

greatest good to the greatest number.

I believe every person should actively work

toward improving social, political,

community, and family life.

I believe every person has the right to earn

a living at a useful occupation and that this

right should not be denied because of race,

color, creed, sex, or handicap.

I believe every person should take

responsibility for carrying out assigned tasks

in a manner that brings credit to self,

associates, school, and community.

I believe I have the responsibility to work

efficiently and to think clearly. I promise to

use my abilities to make the world a better

place for everyone.

FBLA-PBL Pledge I solemnly promise to uphold the aims and

responsibilities of Future Business Leaders of

America-Phi Beta Lambda and, as an active

member, I shall strive to develop the qualities

necessary in becoming a responsible business

leader.

FBLA-PBL Goals Develop competent, aggressive business

leadership

Network with business professionals and

students at the local, district, state, and

national levels

Strengthen the confidence of students in

themselves and their work

Create more interest in and understanding

of American business enterprise

Encourage members in the development of

individual projects which contribute to the

improvement of home, business, and

community

Develop character, prepare for useful

citizenship, and foster patriotism

Encourage and practice efficient money

management

Encourage scholarship and promote school

loyalty

Assist students in the establishment of

occupational goals

Facilitate the transition from school to work

FBLA-PBL Code of Ethics I will be honest and sincere.

I will approach each task with confidence in

my ability to perform my work at a high

standard.

I will willingly accept responsibility and

duties.

I will seek to profit by my mistakes and take

suggestions and criticism directed toward

the improvement of myself and my work.

I will abide by the rules and regulations of

my school.

I will exercise initiative and responsibility

and will cooperate with my employer and

fellow worker.

I will dress and act in a manner that will

bring respect to me and to my school.

I will seek to improve my community by

contributing my efforts and my resources to

worthwhile projects.

16

Calendar August 2019

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Green: Open or Released Activities Red: Deadlines Yellow: National Events Blue: State Events

1 Registration & CMAP Open!

2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 PBL Business Leader News Deadline

13 14 15 16 17

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28 29 30 31

September 2019

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

Georgiapbl.org

Update

2 3 4

Welcome Back

Webinar

5 6 7

8 9 10 11

Fall Stock Market

Game Begins

12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30 Green: Open or Released Activities Red: Deadlines Yellow: National Events Blue: State Events

17

October 2019

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Green: Open or Released Activities Red: Deadlines Yellow: National Events Blue: State Events

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9

Fall Stock Market

Game Reg.

Deadline

10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20

Membership

Deadline for Fall

Publications

21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

November 2019

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Green: Open or Released Activities Red: Deadlines Yellow: National Events Blue: State Events

1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15

American

Enterprise Day

16 PBL Business Leader

Deadline

GAPBL News Deadline

17

MOD World

Prematurity Day

18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

GFLC

PBL Career Connections Conference:

New York City, NY

GFLC

Prematurity Awareness

Month

December 2019

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

District

Registration

Opens

2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 Fall Stock Market

Ends

Winter Pub.

Deadline

16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30 31 Green: Open or Released Activities Red: Deadlines Yellow: National Events Blue: State Events

January 2020

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Green: Open or Released Activities Red: Deadlines Yellow: National Events Blue: State Events

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

19 20 21 22

Spring Stock

Market Begins

23 24 25

26 27 28 29 30 31

ACTE Convention – Anaheim, CA

February 2020

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Green: Open or Released Activities Red: Deadlines Yellow: National Events Blue: State Events

1

State Production

Tests Available

2

Share Your Story

Day

3

National

President’s Forum

4

Each One, Reach

One Day

5

Advisor

Appreciation Day

6

Career Awareness

Day

7

FBLA-PBL Spirit

Day

8

Community

Service Day

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

District Reg.

Closes

16 17 18 19

Stock Market Reg.

Deadline

20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28 District Event

29

March 2020

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

CMAP Due

(Nationals)

2

PBL Business

Leader Deadline

(Nationals)

3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10

State Room List

Due to GA PBL

11

12

State Room List

Due to Westin

13 14

15 16

State Packet Due

Reg. Closed

17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29

GA PBL News Due

(State)

30 31 Green: Open or Released Activities Red: Deadlines Yellow: National Events Blue: State Events

National Career & Technical Education

Month

April 2020

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

National Dues Deadline: April 1 1

Outstanding

Chapter Due

2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15

NLC Recognition

Awards Due

16 17 18

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

26 27 28 29 30 Green: Open or Released Activities Red: Deadlines Yellow: National Events Blue: State Events

May 2020

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Green: Open or Released Activities Red: Deadlines Yellow: National Events Blue: State Events

1

Adviser Wall of

Fame Due

2

3 4

Stock Market

Game Ends

5 6 7 8 9

NLC Internship

Due

10

NLC Pre-judged

Materials Due

11 12 13 14 15

MOD Report Due

National Officer

App Due

16

17

All NLC Production

Tests Received by

Nationals

18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

State Leadership Conference

Early Bird Registration

Deadline for IFL/NLC:

May 17

June 2020

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4

NLC Voting

Delegate Reg.

Deadline

5 6

7

Last Day for NLC

Event Changes

8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30

Notes:

Institute for Leaders National Leadership Conference

22

Calendar & Deadlines Please watch for national date changes at fbla-pbl.org. Changes to state dates are

distributed through the adviser email list and Georgia Phi Beta Lambda Facebook

Groups.

August Aug. 1 Online Membership Open

CMAP: Registration Open

Aug. 12 PBL Business Leader: Fall Issue Chapter News Deadline

September Sept. 1 Georgia PBL Website: Annual Update

Sept. 4 Webinar—Welcome Back

Sept. 11 Stock Market Game: Fall Begins

October Oct. 9 Stock Market Game: Fall Registration Deadline

Oct. 20 Membership Dues Deadline: Fall Publications

Oct. 24-26 PBL Career Connections Conference—New York City, New York

November Prematurity Awareness Month

Nov. 8-10 Georgia Fall Leadership Conference

Nov. 15 American Enterprise Day

Nov. 16 PBL Business Leader: Winter Issue Chapter News Deadline

GA PBL Newsletter: Fall Issue Chapter News Deadline

Nov. 17 March of Dimes: World Prematurity Day

December Dec. 1 District Registration Opens

Dec. 4-7 ACTE Convention—Anaheim, California

Dec. 15 Membership Dues Deadline: Winter Publications

Stock Market Game: Fall Ends

January Jan. 22 Stock Market Game: Spring Begins

23

February National Career and Technical Education Month

Feb. 1 State Production Tests Available

Deadline to Nationals: Dues for District Conference Participation

Feb. 2-8 FBLA-PBL Week

Feb. 2 Share your FBLA-PBL Story Day

Feb. 3 Webinar: National Presidents’ Forum

Feb. 4 Each One Reach One Day

Feb. 5 Adviser Appreciation Day/Professional Attire Day

Feb. 6 Career Awareness Day

Feb. 7 FBLA-PBL Spirit Day

Feb. 8 Community Service Day

Feb. 15 District Conference Registration Closes

Feb. 19 Stock Market Game: Spring Registration Deadline

Feb. 28 District Conference—Central Georgia Technical College-Macon

March March 1 Membership Dues Deadline: Spring Publications

National Awards Program Committee: Application Receipt Deadline

CMAP: Closes

March 2 PBL Business Leader: Spring Issue Chapter News Deadline

March 10 State Hotel Rooming List: Due to Georgia PBL

March 12 State Hotel Rooming List: Due to the Westin

March 16 State Registration Closes

Postmark Deadline for all GA PBL State Conference Materials:

State Packet Forms, Reports, Awards, Website Information, etc.:

Mail or email to Ms. Mona Williams

State Officer Candidate Application Packets:

Mail or email to Ms. Mona Williams

State Production Tests:

Mail or email to Ms. Kim Yevak

Foundation Donations & Corporate Sponsors:

Mail to: Mr. Jason Strickland

March 29 GA PBL Newsletter: Spring Issue Chapter News Deadline

24

April April 1 Outstanding Chapter: Receipt Deadline

National Bylaws Amendment: Receipt Deadline

Membership Dues Deadline: Participation in State & National Conferences

April 3-5 Georgia State Leadership Conference—Atlanta, Georgia

State officers arrive by 1:00 p.m. on Thursday prior

No Competitive Event Changes on Site

Conference Registration Payment Due

April 15 Membership Dues Deadline: Eligibility for Competitive Events & Voting Delegates

Chapter/State Membership Recognition Awards (Nationals): Receipt Deadline

Membership Dues Deadline: Spring Publications

May May 1 PBL Adviser Wall of Fame: Application Postmark Deadline

May 4 Stock Market Game: Spring Ends

May 9 NLC Deadline: Intern Application Receipt Deadline

Businessperson of the Year Nomination: Receipt Deadline

May 10 NLC Deadline: All Prejudged Materials- Received by National Center by 11:59 p.m. EST

Competitive Event Registration Due (from state advisers) by 11:59 p.m. EST

May 15 March of Dimes Fundraising Report: Receipt Deadline

National Officer Candidate Application: Receipt Deadline

PBL State Chapter Voting Delegates: Receipt Deadline

May 17 NLC Deadline: Production Tests- Received by National Center by 11:59 p.m. EST

NLC and IFL: Early Bird Registration Deadline

June June 7 NLC Deadline: Last Day for Competitive Events Changes

June 4 PBL Local Voting Delegates: Registration Deadline

June 23-24 PBL Institute for Leaders—Salt Lake City, Utah

June 24-27 PBL NLC—Salt Lake City, Utah

25