FALL KICK-OFF MEETING

Date:
September 22, 2011

Time:
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Locations:
Wayne Community College, Goldsboro, NC
Randolph Community College, Asheboro, NC
Mitchell Community College, Statesville, NC

RSVP:
Send email to the vice president in charge of the meeting you will attend with a CC to Kathy Toler-Leadership Development Director leadershipdir@ncpbl.org

Wayne Community College - ERVP Erik Ramsey ervp11@ncpbl.org
Stanly Community College - CRVP Jessica Burnette crvp11@ncpbl.org
Mitchell Community College - WRVP Neili Eggert wrvp11@ncpbl.org

Dress:
Business Casual

Description:
Each fall, the NCPBL Executive Council hosts fall meetings for local chapter presidents, officers, and advisers.  Begun in 1987, these Kick-Offs preview activities needed by officers and advisers to plan local projects and programs effectively.  The Executive Council and the Leadership Development Director select a site in various locations and develop the program.  September is the suggested date for Fall Kick-Off Meetings. Information mailed to local chapters and posted on the web site in August. Limited to 5 members/advisers from each chapter.

Registration Fees:
$0

Hotel Information:
N/A

Schedule:

Pre-Game: Introductions/Welcome/Overview of Program

1st Quarter: Know the Organizations
What PBL is, How PBL operates (local, state, national), Organization goals/creed, Who are the People to Recognize, Major Advantages of PBL chapters

2nd Quarter: Get Your Chapter Organized
Officer elections, TLLA as "Program of Work," Thinking about competitive events, State Handbook overview, Chapter Management Handbook overview, Career and MAP

Half-Time Entertainment: PBL Info Games: "Heads-Up" on NON-Trivia Contest!) & refreshments

3rd Quarter: Get on the Conference Bus (or Plane!)
State Conference: Fall Leadership Development Conference, Tip-Off, State Leadership Conference
National Conferences: National Fall Leadership Conference, National Leadership Conference, Institute for Leaders

4th Quarter: Get New Chapters and New Members
Chapter Chartering/Reactivation, Membership Growth, Goal-setting, Membership Awards

Locker Room Talk
Officers & Members: Review state goals related to local chapters
Advisers: Role of Adviser for a successful chapter

For more information contact--Kathy Toler, Leadership Development Director

FALL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE

Conference Guide and Forms (DOC)

Date:
November 11-12, 2011

Time:
Begins 2:00 p.m. Friday; Ends 1:00 p.m. Saturday

Location:
Holiday Inn Greensboro Airport , Greensboro, NC

For Driving Directions go to bottom of page.

RSVP:
Hotel Reservation Deadline: November 4
Conference Registration Deadline: November 4

Dress:
Friday: Business Casual
Saturday: PBL Dress Code
Friday Night Social: Casual / Chapter T-Shirts / Jeans

Description:
The Fall Leadership Development Conference is designed for all local chapter PBL members.  Sessions are held to explain and review the programs, projects, conferences, and activities of PBL on the local, state, and national level.  A time in late October/early November is the suggested date for FLDC.

The state FLDC began in 1975 as a planning and sharing time for officers and advisers, with a gathering of nearly 50 PBLers on the UNC-Greensboro campus.  Each vice president works with the Leadership Development Director to secure the physical facilities necessary (hotel accommodations, meeting rooms, meal functions, etc.); the Leadership Development Director is responsible for planning the FLDC program and coordinating publicity.

An award is given to the chapter with the largest chapter delegation in attendance.

In 1986, the "President's Award for Membership Recruitment" and the "NCPBL Non-Trivia Contest" were instituted.  For the President’s Award, chapters prepare a display of materials used for membership recruitment.  These displays are judged by the NCPBL President, the Professional Division President, and the designated Regional Vice President.  The "Non-Trivia Contest" is conducted by the Professional Division as a means of encouraging local chapter representatives to learn more about the state and national organizations.  A study guide from which questions will be taken is mailed to each chapter, and three-member teams (not to include state officers or previous contest participants) participate in preliminary rounds.  Three teams (the highest-scoring team from each of the three regions) advance to the final round of competition.  Specifics on both activities are included in the FLDC registration materials.

For the 2011 FLDC, we again offer tracks for members to attend on Friday evening. The topics for the tracks are as follows:

• Track 1 – Financial Responsibility
• Track 2 – Philosophy of Entrepreneurship
• Track 3 – Career Development
• Track 4 – Power of Communication
• Track 5 – Limited to Chapter Advisors and Professional Members

Registration Fees:
$20 per member/adviser

We have a new process for you to register for the NCPBL Fall Leadership Development Conference. We are registering online.
Instructions:
Advisors need to:
1) Register and create their admin account.
2) Login and complete the Chapter Participation form.
3) Complete a “registration” for each member attending.

Conference chapter registration should be filled out first, then you will need to go to chapter member registration to enter each person's name and leadership track request.

Goto http://www.ncpblservices.org/2011fldc/register.php to register.

Hotel Information:
Holiday Inn Greensboro Airport , Greensboro, NC
6426 Burnt Popular Road
Greensboro, NC 27409
Phone: 336-668-0421
Fax: 336-668-7690

Room Rates: $69.00 plus 13.75% tax for Single/Double/Triple/Quad. Room rate includes full breakfast on Saturday.

Please DO NOT FAX reservations. They prefer you to call 336-668-0421 for reservations. The hotel is going to be full so make reservations as soon as you can. Of course, everyone wants doubles so if you can use any kings, please request them. If you find you have overbooked at any point, please let Kathy Toler know before you release a room. Also, if you have any problems, please contact Leadership Development Director, Kathy Toler.

DANCE: Friday night will be participating in the March of Dimes Blue Jeans for Babies. Bring a roll of dimes and wear your blue jeans. We will lean more about our Feb. 11 NCPBL Community Service Day for all chapters to benefit the March of Dimes at the FLDC.

NON-TRIVIA PROCEDURES AND STUDY GUIDE (PDF)

 

FLDC AWARDS LISTINGS

—> 2011 FLDC WINNERS (PDF)
—> 2010 FLDC WINNERS (PDF)
—> 2009 FLDC WINNERS (PDF)
—> 2008 FLDC WINNERS (PDF)

 

NATIONAL FALL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

LOCATION/Date:
Philidelphia, PA
November 4-5
Milwaukee, WI
November 11-12
Little Rock, AR
November 18-19

Time:
Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

 

RSVP:
Phildelphia, PA- Early Bird Registration and Hotel Reservation deadline: October 8
Milwaukee, WI- Early Bird Registration and Hotel Reservation deadline: October 15
Little Rock, AR- Early Bird Registration and Hotel Reservation deadline: October 22

Dress:
PBL Dress Code

Description:
Held in several leading American cities each fall, the National Fall Leadership Conferences provide advisers and students with an opportunity to share ideas and reaffi rm common goals with their peers from across the country. Members participate in leadership and professional development workshops. They also gain a better understanding of the national association and their role in its success. These conferences consist of general sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities.  Delegates from FBLA and PBL attend the same conference general sessions, although separate "breakout" sessions for PBLers are planned.  The emphasis is on leadership training and exposure to national FBLA-PBL programs.  Charlotte, NC was the site of the national conferences 1989 and 1993 and Greensboro, NC was host in 1999, 2001, and 2005. Registration materials are sent from the national office to chapters in late summer.

Registration Fees:
Early Bird: $60.00
Regular: $70.00
On-Site: $80.00

Hotel Information:
Phildelphia, PA: $150.00 Single/Double and $160.00 Triple/Quad plus tax
Milwaukee, WI: $120.00 Single/Double and $130.00 Triple/Quad plus tax
Little Rock, AR: $90-130.00 Single/Double and $100-135.00 Triple/Quad plus tax (five different hotels will be used)

 

Schedule:
see NFLC Guide

WINTER TIP-OFF MEETING

Date:
February 2, 2012

Time:
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Guide:
-->Tip-Off Guide (PDF)
-->March of Dimes - Day of Service Flyer (PDF)

Locations:
Barton College, Wilson, NC Room Location: Hardy Alumni Hall, Multipurpose Room

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, Kannapolis, NC - (Not Main Campus)
Location Address: RCCC AT NC RESEARCH CENTER, 399 BIOTECHNOLOGY LANE, KANNAPOLIS, NC 28081. RCCC PHONE THERE IS 704-637-0760

Isothermal Community College, Spindale, NC - Room Location - Red Room in Business Sciences Building - Park in Red Lot

RSVP:
Send email to the vice president in charge of the meeting you will attend with a CC to Kathy Toler-Leadership Development Director leadershipdir@ncpbl.org

Barton College - ERVP Erik Ramsey ervp11@ncpbl.org
Rowan Cabarrus Community College - NCPBL President Sam Miller president11@ncpbl.org
Isothermal Community College- WRVP Neili Eggert wrvp11@ncpbl.org

Dress:
Business Casual

Description:
The winter Tip-Offs are organized primarily to provide details on the upcoming State Leadership Conference to those chapter leaders responsible for rm participation and organization, usually the chapter advisers and president. Chapters may also have a Conference Director position or an officer in charge of the group's involvement at SLC. The Tip-Offs are hosted by the state officers. State Leadership Conference registration packets are distributed and State Executive Council members highlight materials for the upcoming conference. Early February is the suggested time for the Tip-Offs. More specific Winter Tip-Off Meeting information is mailed to local chapters by mid-January. Limited to 5 member/advisers from each school. 

Registration Fees:
$0

Hotel Information:
N/A

Schedule:

First Quarter:  The SLC Conference Guide:  "NCPBL—Gateway to Greatness”

Second Quarter:  Competitive Events Forms, Deadlines, and Details

Third Quarter:  The NCPBL Terry Lowrance Leadership Award

Fourth Quarter:  Becoming a State Chapter Officer, Professional Division Members, NCPBL Foundation

The Finishing Touches: Tapping into the Energy of your Professional Members!

The 2012 NLC -- San Antonio, Texas bound!!

STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Join us as we celebrate the
58th Annual NC PBL State Leadership Conference 

Date:
April 12-14, 2012

Time:
Begins 4:00 p.m. Thursday; Ends 11:00 p.m. Saturday

Location:
Hilton Charlotte University Place
Charlotte, NC

RSVP:
Conference Registration Form: March 14
Hotel Reservation Deadline: March 21

Dress:
Thursday - Saturday: PBL Dress Code
Friday Dance: Casual/Chapter T-shirts/Jeans
Saturday Banquet: PBL Dress Code or Formal Wear

SLC GUIDE and all REGISTRATION FORMS:
Located in the Documents area under State Leadership Conference.

Description:
One of the major projects of the state chapter each year is the State Leadership Conference, which is held annually in March or April.  The conference includes general sessions, business meetings, competitive events, officer elections, special-interest sessions, awards banquet, and social activities. Each local chapter may enter up to two participants in each competitive event (with specific exceptions).  The first- and second-place winners in all events with a national counterpart (with specific exceptions) and also third- place winners in test only events are eligible to advance to competition at the National Leadership Conference. 

This conference provides an opportunity for Phi Beta Lambda members from local chapters across the state to share ideas and challenges.  Full conference details, including registration forms and event entry forms, are sent to all chapters approximately six weeks prior to the conference.

Advisers and chapter officers should consider building programs around the competitive events sponsored by the state chapter.  These events are designed to improve the abilities of all chapter members in a variety of areas including impromptu speaking, parliamentary procedure, business knowledge and skills, and the preparation of written and oral reports, etc.  Every event, if organized and conducted carefully at the local level, can contribute to the personal and professional development of members.  The motivation of being selected to represent the local chapter in a particular event at the State Leadership Conference can be exciting and rewarding.

Registration Fees:
$70 per person on or before March 14
$80 per person after March 14 or on-site registration

Hotel Information:
Hilton Charlotte University Place
8629 J. M. Keynes Drive
Charlotte, NC  28262
Telephone:  704-547-7444
Room Reservation Deadline: March 21
$99 plus tax Single/Double/Triple/Quad

Hotel Web Site

Schedule (Tentative):

Thursday, April 12, 2012 (Times subject to change)

3:00 p.m.	Listed Hotel Check-in
4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.	Conference Registration
5:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m	State Officer Candidates Meeting and Materials Screening (Candidate, local chapter adviser, and campaign manager)
4:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.	Event Substitutions Submission of school-site tests Submission of resume folders for interview events Submission of synopsis for Business Ethics
5:45 p.m.	Doors open for Testing Session for “Team” Events
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.	Back-to-Back Testing Session
6:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.	LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR I
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.	LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR II
8:45 p.m. – 9:45 p.m.	NCPBL 56th SLC Opening Ceremonies and Regional Meetings
9:45 p.m. – 10:45 p.m.	Reception for Chapter Advisers and Recognition of New Advisers

 

Friday, April 13, 2012 (Times subject to change)

8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.	Event Administrators Meeting for individual written tests being given Friday morning
9:15 a.m.	Doors open for Testing Session for Individual Events
9:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m	Testing Session
10:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.	Sales and Campaign Booths open
Noon – 1:00 p.m.	Testing Session for Writing Exercises
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.	Event Administrators, Timekeepers, and Judges Meeting
1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.	LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR III
1:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.	Competitive Events (Interview and Performance times will be assigned to accommodate any members in two of these events)
3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.	LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR IV
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.	Event Administrators, Timekeepers, Sequesterers, Judges Meeting
3:45 p.m.	Emerging Business Issues participant briefing
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.	Competitive Events (Presentation times will be assigned to accommodate any members it two of these events)
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.	State Executive Council Meeting
7:30 p.m.	Council of Presidents Meeting
7:45 p.m.	First General Session
9:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.	Professional Division Reception
9:30 p.m.	Dance

Saturday, April 14, 2012 (Times subject to change)

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.	Breakfast and Meeting for Advisers, PD Members, and Event Administrators
8:30 a.m. - Noon	Competitive Event Presentations
9:00 a.m. - Noon	Competitive Event Interviews/Presentations
9:00 a.m. – Noon	Judges Meeting for School-Site Test Events
9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.	LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR V
8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.	Campaign and Sales Booths open
10:45 a.m.–11:30 a.m.	LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR VI
11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.	Lunch
12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.	Annual Meeting of Professional Division Annual Meeting of The NCPBL Foundation, Inc.
1:30 p.m	Business Session (Open to all members and advisers) (Voting delegates will be at front by region and must be seated prior to 1:30 to be eligible to vote.)
3:00 p.m.	Awards Program Setup
6:30 p.m.	Formal Awards Banquet and Installation Service
10:00 p.m.	Meeting of current and newly-elected State Executive Councils
10:00 p.m.	Distribution of Chapter Packets

INSTITUTE FOR LEADERS

Date:
PBL June 23-24, 2012

Time: Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to Sunday, 12:30 p.m.

Location:
San Antonio, Texas

RSVP:
Early Bird Date: May 20, 2012
Regular Date: May 21-June 12
On-Site Date: June 13-on-site

Dress: PBL Dress Code

Description:

Institute for Leaders (IFL), held in conjunction with the National Leadership Conference, was created to prepare and equip FBLA-PBL members and advisers with skills and experiences needed to be the leaders of the future. Whether your focus is leading your state and local chapter, or building business and career leadership skills, you’ll find what you need at the IFL. Led by dynamic trainers, IFL is a total leadership experience that helps members build skills for a lifetime.

Registration Fees:

TBA

Hotel Information:
SEE NLC page for hotel information.

Schedule:
Saturday, June 23
Institute for Leaders (IFL)—Day 1
7:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m. -- IFL Registration
8: 00 a.m.–Noon -- Leadership Color Groups
1:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. -- Career Specialty Tracks

Sunday, June 24
Institute for Leaders—Day 2
8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. -- Leadership Color Groups
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. -- Enthusiasm Award Graduation with Certificate

NATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Date:
PBL: June 24-27, 2012

Time: Sunday, 2:00 p.m. to Wednesday, 11:30 p.m.

Location:
San Antonio, Texas

Guide:
2012 National Leadership Conference Guide (PDF)

RSVP:
Early Bird Date: May 20, 2012
Regular Date: May 21-June 12
On-Site Date: June 13-on-site

Dress:
PBL Dress Code

Description:
The National Leadership Conference is normally held in late June or early July each year in a selected city in the United States.  All advisers, members, Professional Division members, and guests are eligible to attend.

The competitive events and activities throughout the conference are designed to stimulate leadership development for tomorrow's business leaders.  Many of the sessions are designed to provide a forum for the ideas of student members from across the nation.  Others are planned to offer ideas, suggestions, and encouragement from the fields of business, industry, government, and entertainment. Participants get involved in business-related and leadership development workshops, tour business and corporate facilities, elect national officers, and participate in the National Awards Program competitive events.

At all leadership conferences, advisory committee members and other community business people provide leadership and serve as resource people for the special-interest sessions.  Winners are recognized at each level of competition.  Students receive certificates and/or plaques; in some events, cash awards are presented.

Registration Fees:
TBA

Hotel Information:
TBA

Schedule:
2012 NLC Conference Schedule at a Glance (PDF)
2012 NLC PBL Competitive Event Schedule (PDF)

More information at www.fbla-pbl.org/

FBLA-PBL® National Dress Code

FBLA-PBL® members and advisers should develop an awareness of the image one’s appearance projects.  The purpose of the dress code is to uphold the professional image of the association and its members and to prepare students for the business world.  Appropriate attire is required for all attendees – advisers, members, and guests – at all general sessions, competitive events, regional meetings, workshops, and other activities unless otherwise stated in the conference program.  Conference name badges are part of this dress code and must be worn for all conference functions.  For safety reasons, do not wear name badges when touring.  

Professional attire acceptable for official FBLA-PBL® activities include:

Males

• Business suit with collar dress shirt, and necktie or
• Sport coat, dress slacks, collar shirt, and necktie or
• Dress slacks, collar shirt, and necktie
• Banded collar shirt may be worn only if sport coat or business suit is worn
• Dress shoes and socks

Females

• Business suit with blouse or
  
• Business pantsuit with blouse or
  
• Skirt or dress slacks with blouse or sweater or
  
• Business dress
  
• Capris or gauchos with coordinating jacket/suit, worn below the knee 
• Dress shoes

Inappropriate attire, for both men and women, includes:

• Jewelry in visible body piercing, other than ears
• Denim or chambray fabric clothing of any kind, overalls, shorts, skorts, stretch or stirrup pants, exercise or bike shorts
• Backless, see-through, tight-fitting, spaghetti straps, strapless, extremely short, or low-cut blouses/tops/dresses/skirts
  
• T-shirts, Lycra™, spandex, midriff tops, tank tops, bathing suits 
  
• Sandals, athletic shoes, industrial work shoes, hiking boots, bare feet, or over-the-knee-
  boots
  
• Athletic wear, including sneakers
  
• Hats or flannel fabric clothing
  
• Bolo ties 
• Visible foundation garments

CLARIFICATION–Many women’s two-piece suits are currently designed so that they do not
require a blouse. Therefore, this will be accepted. In addition, sling-back shoes, open-toe shoes,
and sleeveless dresses are accepted.

Revised 1/9/2009

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