TERRY LOWRANCE LEADERSHIP AWARD GUIDELINES

The Terry Lowrance Leadership Award recognizes outstanding local chapters that have actively participated in Phi Beta Lambda state and national conferences, projects, programs, and publicity/membership activities throughout the year as established by the state chapter goals developed for the year.

The Terry Lowrance Leadership Award (which was initiated in 1994 as the “Blue Ribbon Award”) has been designated as an official component of the State Awards Program as a means of recognizing our outstanding local chapters which actively participate in conferences, programs, projects, and publicity and membership activities afforded through the state and national associations during the year.  Since specific guidelines for the Award change annually, the official Terry Lowrance Leadership Award brochure and entry form is distributed to each local chapter as well as being included in the State Handbook, Section 08.  The program provides a menu of participatory opportunities in the categories of Conferences, Projects, Programs, and Publicity & Membership.  Those local chapters meeting the requirements as specified in each category will be recognized with Terry Lowrance Leadership Award ribbons during the State Leadership Conference next April in Charlotte.  While the North Carolina Gold Seal Chapter Award is limited to 15% of the state's active local chapters, the Terry Lowrance Leadership Award can be achieved by ALL local chapters meeting the program's requirements.

The Terry Lowrance Leadership Award (TLLA) program can be used as a guide for planning chapter activities during the year.  Some items have already been achieved since the time period for the Terry Lowrance Leadership Award recognition for the current year actually began at the beginning of the last year's State Leadership Conference.  The program is aimed toward providing chapter officers and members with a summary of the many opportunities that Phi Beta Lambda provides for developing competent, aggressive business leadership.

ELIGIBILITY	All active local chapters are eligible.
REGULATIONS:	1. The chapter president and adviser must complete the entry form and certify that the chapter has met the criteria.  2. For entry in the Terry Lowrance Leadership Award, chapters must provide all applicable information requested on the official entry form which is provided annually for each local chapter as a separate document outlining the criteria for that year.  All documentation must be typed or word-processed.  Any handwritten documentation will automatically disqualify the entry. 3. The time period for this award is from the beginning of one State Leadership Conference to the deadline date for submitting the event entry form prior to the next State Leadership Conference.
PROCEDURE:	The entry must be received in the State Office by date listed on the NCPBL Calendar.
JUDGING:	Entries will be reviewed by a panel of judges who will verify documentation to determine those chapters deserving recognition.  All judges’ decisions are final.
NOTE:	A separate brochure outlining the annual criteria for this award is sent to all active local chapters each year and and electronic documents are available below.
	NCPBL Gold Star Chapter Local chapters meeting the following items of the TLLA by the deadline dates listed on the calendar will receive special recognition at the Fall Leadership Development Conference and again at the State Leadership Conference.  Have a minimum of ten paid members listed on the national database by the October 20 initial reporting deadline. Have delegates at a "Kick-Off" (Sept. 23) Submit a "Chapter News" article for the state newsletter by Oct. 1 Register for the NCPBL Fall Leadership Development Conference by the Nov. 5 pre-registration date. Make a $35 donation to the NCPBL Foundation, Inc. (PO Box 20087, Charlotte  28202) by October 20. Have a minimum of 5 (new or returning) paid Professional Division members by October 13. Local chapters, you do not need to submit a “Gold Star” Entry form.  Your chapter will qualify for Gold Star Chapter Award based on records of the NCPBL State chapter, NCPBL Professional Division, and The NCPBL Foundation, Inc.

 

TERRY LOWRANCE LEADERSHIP AWARD (TLLA)
—> TLLA Complete Guidelines (DOC)
Choose from either format below.

—> TLLA Entry Form (FILL-IN DOC)

CAREER AND MEMBERSHIP ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM

The Career and Membership Achievement Program (CMAP) is a comprehensive membership recognition program encompassing PBL projects, goals, and programs with special emphasis on career development and preparation for the world of work. The awards focus on the words surrounding the PBL Crest: Service, Education, and Progress.

FORMS

No paperwork needs to be submitted to the national center. This program is completely interactive and online on the National CMAP page. For questions concerning this program, please e-mail membershipdir@fbla.org.

CMAP PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
—> Director Level Brochure (PDF)
—> Executive Level Brochure (PDF)
—> President Level Brochure (PDF)
—> Adviser Instruction Brochure (PDF)
—> Member Entry Instructions (PDF)
—> Adviser Entry Instructions (PDF)
—> Tips for Completing CMAP (PDF)

Previous CMAP winners are listed in the Competitions area on the SLC and National Award Winners lists.

OUTSTANDING CHAPTER AWARD

This portion of the CMAP recognizes a chapter’s participation in a variety of projects and activities. The program encourages local chapters to plan projects and activities to enrich the experiences of members at the local, district/regional, state, and national levels, which in turn help to increase local chapter membership. Activities are designed around membership and chapter management projects with special emphasis on the three areas represented on the PBL Crest: Service, Education, and Progress. Chapters that go above and beyond in their PBL participation are rewarded with national recognition. This program has an April 1 deadline. Chapters may receive one award each year. Outstanding Chapter—recognition on the national Web site, certificate mailed to the local chapter, and all chapter NLC participants receive an “Outstanding Chapter” ribbon.

—> Outstanding Chapter Award Form (PDF)

The national center determines winners in the Membership Recognition events after an audit of the membership records. The figures used in determining the winners will be the number of paid members on record in the national center at the close of business on October 20 (Fall Membership Awards) and April 15.

100 Percent Class Participation
FBLA-PBL recognizes local PBL chapters who recruit 100 percent of a single class as chapter members. A copy of the class roster must be submitted along with a copy of your chapter’s membership list. Winning chapters receive a certificate of recognition in the mail. Local chapter advisers are encouraged to present this chapter award to the chapter president at a local PBL ceremony or at a school awards assembly. The deadline for this award is April 1. This award also meets one of the criteria for the Outstanding Chapter Award.

—> 100% Class Participation Form (PDF)

Membership Achievement Award
FBLA-PBL recognizes local PBL chapters who either maintain or increase local chapter membership over last year’s total. An application form is located at the end of this section. Winning chapters receive a certificate of recognition in the mail. Local chapter advisers are encouraged to present this chapter award to the chapter president at a local PBL end-of-the-year banquet or at a school awards assembly. The deadline for this award is April 1. This award also meets one of the criteria for the Outstanding Chapter Award.

—> Membership Achievement Award (PDF)

These awards presented by the national office recognizes members who actively recruit other friends and students to join their local PBL chapter.

Membership Madness Award
This program recognizes PBL members who extend the benefits of membership to their friends and acquaintances. Members who recruit at least five (5) new members receive a certificate of recognition and are recognized on the national Web site. The deadline for submitting Membership Madness Forms is April 1. Local chapter advisers are encouraged to present this award to winning members at a local PBL ceremony, meeting, or event or at a business awards assembly. This award meets one of the required criteria for CMAP and the Outstanding Chapter Award.

—> Membership Madness Award Form (PDF)

Membership Mania Award
This program recognizes PBL members who extend the benefits of membership to their friends and acquaintances. Members who recruit at least ten (10) new members receive a certificate of recognition and are recognized on the national Web site. The deadline for submitting Membership Mania Forms is April 1. Local chapter advisers are encouraged to present this award to winning members at a local PBL ceremony, meeting, or event or at a school awards assembly. This award meets one of the criteria for CMAP.

—> Membership Mania Award Form (PDF)

 

March of Dimes Foundation
In the nearly 40 years FBLA-PBL has been united with the March of Dimes, FBLA-PBL has consistently ranked as the top clubs and organizations fund-raising partner, raising over $15 million dollars. Mission LIFT (Leading into the Future, Together) focuses FBLA-PBL members on practicing the leadership skills they have learned to raise funds and awareness for the March of Dimes mission. Return the form with your donation to the local March of Dimes chapter by May 15. To find your local chapter, visit www.marchofdimes.com/youth and enter your zip code in box at the top of the page.

—> March of Dimes Fundraising Reporting Form (PDF)

Mission LIFT Grants
The Mission LIFT grants are designed to reward members and chapters for their support of the March of Dimes Mission LIFT partnership and to identify and support innovative ideas and projects that enhance the growth, recognition, and support of PBL and the Mission LIFT partnership. Local and state chapters that participate in Mission LIFT are eligible to submit grant requests. Grants may not be used for equipment purchases, but they are designed to support programming or activities. Grant proposals submitted for consideration must be designed to be accomplished within a period of no more than 18 months. Grant recipients will be expected to report the outcome of their project in the form of a workshop, article, or project that can be reproduced and shared with other chapters, states, and the March of Dimes. Local chapters may receive grants up to $1,000. State chapters may apply for grants up to $2,500. Applications will be evaluated by a panel of judges and announced at the NLC. Grant Applications must be postmarked by January 15.

—> Mission LIFT Grant Application Form (PDF)

The PBL National Leadership Conference (NLC)/Institute for Leaders (IFL) Scholarship is a program funded through the diversion of $1.00 of each member’s national dues. The NLC Scholarship amount will be $400.00, and the IFL Scholarship amount will be $115.00. Scholarship stipends will be awarded following the verification of attendance at the NLC/IFL.

Requirements
Members who wish to be considered for a PBL NLC or IFL Scholarship must:

• be on record as having paid local, state, and national dues by April 15; and
• submit an application and accompanying materials by April 15 to the national center, attention: NLC/IFL Scholarship.

The application must be completed in triplicate and submitted in one manila file folder labeled with the student name, school name, and state. The application must be received by April 15 of the year that the scholarship will be presented.

Application Materials
Submit the attached application form and three copies of the following information in one manila file folder by no later than April 15:

• Transcript of Grades.
• Two Letters of Recommendation. One letter must be from the candidate’s local or state PBL adviser. Each letter should be limited to no more than one page and should highlight the applicant’s PBL activities and leadership skills.
• One-Page Essay. The topic for the essay is: “How has PBL enhanced your leadership skills?”

Send completed application to (Postmarked by: April 15):
FBLA-PBL, Inc.
1912 Association Drive
Reston, VA 20191-1591
or fax: 866.500.5610

—> NLC / IFL Scholarship Application Form (PDF)

The National Web site gives advisers and members information concerning some of the scholarships and other award programs either offered by PBL, a participating sponsor specifically for PBL members, or by organizations that provide recognition for which PBL members would be well suited. This information is provided as a service to our advisers and members and is not intended to be an endorsement of any of the nonaffiliated organizations or programs. In addition, the information provided in this section is accurate as of the publication date to the best of our knowledge. Check the Web site at www.fbla-pbl.org for updates to this list. If you have questions, e-mail membershipdir@fbla.org.

—> Distinguished Business Leader Scholarship Form (PDF)