By becoming actively involved with chapters throughout the state, one of the main benefits you will gain is the satisfaction in in knowing that you help our NCPBL members prepare for the world of work. One of the most often asked questions of individuals being recruited for Professional Division (PD) membership is "What can I do as a PD member?" Well, local chapters seem to ask "What can I use my PD members for?"

WHAT YOU CAN DO AS A PROFESSIONAL DIVISION MEMBER

Several ways you can get involved that will benefit members, advisers, and chapters of North Carolina Phi Beta Lambda are:

• Serve on a panel discussion focusing on current business topics, trends, and issues.
• Serve on a local chapter or business department advisory council.
• Be a guest speaker during a local chapter meeting
• Judge a competitive event at a state, or national competition
• Participate in local chapter and state activities
• Participate in career day/fair activities
• Help with chapter fundraisers
• Present a workshop at a conference
• Volunteer to be a PD Ambassador at State Leadership Conference
• Conduct a business tour for a local chapter
• Offer scholarships and other financial support
• Create internships and job shadowing opportunities
• Write an article for a state or national FBLA-PBL publication
• Serve on a local chapter or business department advisory council
• Become a member of the FBLA-PBL Speakers Bureau
• Share real-life experiences at meetings and workshops
• Help establish a good partnership/relationship with the local Board of Education and community by serving as ambassadors and advocates
• Provide career guidance advice
• Assist teachers in updating/designing curriculum to ensure courses are timely and current
• Assist teachers in updating/selecting classroom equipment to meet current and future needs of technology

By getting involved in any of these various capacities, please take pride in knowing that you are helping students to learn the leadership skills, team working skills, and other business skills which will set them apart from other job applicants.

PROFESSIONAL DIVISION AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

Serve as an Ambassador at the State Leadership Conference. In an effort to increase membership and involvement into the Professional Division of Phi Beta Lambda program introduced the Ambassador Program in 2007. This program allows you and those members of Phi Beta Lambda who have just graduated from their respective college or university, and are entering into the first stage of their careers an opportunity to get involved. Post graduation is is the key time for former Phi Beta Lambda members to join and get involved with the Professional Division. Taking part in this program will be the key in understanding what your role will now be as a member of the Professional Division.

—> Ambassador Program Information (PDF)
—> Ambassador Program Sign Up Form (DOC)

BECOME A PROFESSIONAL DIVISION OFFICER

Professional Division members may be actively involved in the carrying out the program of work for the Professional Division by becoming an officer. The offices of the NCPBL Professional Division are President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer and each serves a term of two-years. The President and Secretary/Treasurer are elected in an even numbered year, and the Vice President is elected in an odd number year to provide a continuation of leadership of at least one officer position. NCPBL Professional members in good standing are eligible to hold office.  To be considered a candidate for office, a current Professional member must have been a member for a minimum of two full membership years (July 1 - June 30.)

For full information on the duties of each officer position and how to run for office, see the Professional Division ByLaws in Section 10 Support Organizations of the State Handbook.