Members in NCPBL receive several publications each year. NCPBL issues two newsletters and the State Handbook on an annual basis. The national organization issues three newsletters each year. In an effort to "Go Green," both the state and national publications will be e-mailed to members beginning in 2009. The newsletters will also be available on the state and national Web sites.

If you do not have Microsoft Word, you can download a free "viewer" at www.microsoft.com.
You can download Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF files for free by going to www.adobe.com.

The NCPBL Executive Edge

Each year, North Carolina Phi Beta Lambda produces two newsletters. One of the State Historian's roles is to produce these newsletters, along with the Publications Director.  In the fall of 2007, the State Executive Council voted to change the name of the newsletter from The Heartbeat of NCPBL to The NCPBL Executive Edge. All local chapters have an opportunity to submit chapter news and pictures.  There is a Professional Division section, as well as Award Winners, Officer Bios, and special articles and PBL ads.

Listed below are some of the newsletters that have been archived since 2001 when the newsletters began to be created electronically for publication:

NCPBL State Handbook (2009-2010)
** COMING SOON 2010-2011 Handbook (in final revision stages-projected online date Sept. 6)

Each year, the North Carolina Phi Beta Lambda State Handbook is reviewed and amended as needed. This document is updated only once each year. The current year's changes will be updated to the Web site as it occurs. The handbook is available in two electronic formats, Microsoft Word (.doc), and Portable Document Format (.pdf).

The following zip files of entire handbook unavailable at this time. Please see files below which contain updated information. (last updated September 2009)

Complete Handbook in a ZIP file (Word Version)
Complete Handbook in a ZIP file (PDF Version)

NCPBL State Annual Business Report

A State Chapter Annual Business Report, which provides a summary of activities, is prepared annually by the State Officer Team in conjunction with the Publications Director. Because of the extensive program of work established by the State Chapter and the quality of the prepared report, the NCPBL State Chapter Annual Business Report has received numerous national awards in that competitive event over the years.

2006 - 2007 State Annual Business Report — 7th Place 2007 NLC (PDF)
2004 - 2005 State Annual Business Report — 7th Place 2005 NLC (PDF)
2003 - 2004 State Annual Business Report — 7th Place 2004 NLC (PDF)
2002 - 2003 State Annual Business Report (PDF)

NATIONAL PUBLICATIONS (2009-2010)
FBLA-PBL produces several publications designed to provide advisers and members with resources and information on chapter management, education, career development, and much more. Other publications include the FBLA-PBL Chapter Management Handbook, conference guides, competitive events guides, and other educational materials.

National Chapter Management Handbook
The national chapter management handbook is updated each year with the revision mailed to the chapter in August. This document contains aids for the local chapter such as national fundraiser information, competitive event rules, and information about the FBLA-PBL organization.

PBL Table of Contents (PDF)
PBL Local Chapter Organization (PDF)
PBL Recruitment (PDF)
PBL Fundraising (PDF)
PBL Organization and Programs (PDF)
PBL Recognition and Scholarship (PDF)
PBL Competitive Events (PDF)
PBL Competitive Events Rating Sheets (PDF)
PBL Competitive Events Format Guide (PDF)

PBL Business Leader        
The post secondary student member newsletter is published three times during the school year. PBL Business Leader features articles on business and PBL programs and services, professional issues and trends, leadership and career-building skills, and local chapter news.

PBL Advisers' Hotline
The PBL chapter adviser newsletter is published three times during the school year.  PBL Advisers' Hotline provides information on PBL programs, activities, services, and teaching tools. Each issue provides information on local, state, and national programs.

For past national publications see the Communications page on the National Web site.