The Virginia Chapter of Phi Beta Lambda is organized following general principles set forth in the National Handbook. The State Chairman is recommended by the Chief Executive Officer of FBLA-PBL, Inc., and is approved by the National Board of Directors. The State Director is appointed by the State Chairman; the FBLA-PBL Specialist is hired through a project with the Virginia Department of Education.

The duties of the State Chairman are enumerated in the National Handbook under "State Structure." The State Director has the responsibility of coordinating the activities of Virginia Phi Beta Lambda with assistance from the FBLA-PBL Specialist.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF VIRGINIA PHI BETA LAMBDA

Local PBL chapters consist of students interested in business careers. Each chapter has officers, committees, and one or more advisers. Chapters are identified by a chapter number and Greek letters assigned by the National Office when the charter for the chapter is issued.

The first Virginia Phi Beta Lambda chapter was chartered at Saint Paul's College in 1945 with Miss Alesandria A. Patterson as the faculty adviser. A list of Virginia PBL's chartered chapters follows:

Averett College, 1964
Braxton School, 1985
Bridgewater College, 1981
Central Virginia Community College, 1969
Clinch Valley College, 1975
Commonwealth College--Virginia Beach Campus, 1987
Commonwealth College--Richmond Campus, 1992
Commonwealth College--Hampton Campus, 1988
Christiansburg Industrial Institute, 1952
Danville Community College, 1969
Dominion Business School--Harrisonburg, 1990
Dominion Business School--Roanoke, 1988
Eastern Shore Community College, 1989
Electronic Computer Programming Institute--Virginia Beach, 1988
Elizabeth Brant School of Business, 1981
Ferrum College, 1967
George Mason University, 1989
Germanna Community College, 1987
Hampton University, 1961
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College--Parham Road Campus, 1975
James Madison University, 1953
John Tyler Community College, 1969
Kee Business College--Newport News, 1983
Kee Business College--Norfolk, 1978
Longwood College, 1955
Lord Fairfax Community College, 1971
Mary Baldwin College, 1980
Marymount University, 1988
Mountain Empire Community College, 1973
New River Community College, 1972
Norfolk State University, 1956
Northern Virginia Community College--Annandale Campus, 1970
Northern Virginia Community College--Manassas Campus, 1990
Northern Virginia Community College--Woodbridge Campus, 1980
Old Dominion University, 1964
Patrick Henry Community College, 1973
Paul D. Camp Community College, 1975
Radford University, 1953
Rappahannock Community College--Warsaw Campus, 1981
Rappahannock Community College--Glenns Campus, 1972
Richard Bland College, 1964
Rutledge College, 1980
Saint Leo College--Tidewater Center, 1992
Saint Paul's College, 1945
Shenandoah College, 1963
Southside Virginia Community College--Christanna Campus, 1978
Southwest Virginia Community College, 1975
Thomas Nelson Community College, 1973
Tidewater Community College--Portsmouth Campus, 1980
Tidewater Community College--Virginia Beach Campus, 1971
University of Virginia, 1987
Virginia Commonwealth University, 1953
Virginia Highlands Community College, 1973
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1954
Virginia State University, 1953
Virginia Union University, 1953
Wytheville Community College, 1970

CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS

Phi Beta Lambda offers a variety of meetings that promote leadership development. Participating in such activities offers members the opportunity to form useful and lasting networks.

State Leadership Conference (SLC)

The State Leadership Conference is held annually in the spring. The date and location of the SLC are determined by the State Director. Conference activities include state officer campaigns and elections, competitive events, workshops, social functions, and awards banquet. Materials for conference and event registration are sent to local chapters in early spring by the State Director.

Fall Planning Conference

Every fall, Virginia PBL sponsors the Fall Planning Conference. The date and site of this conference are determined by the State President, State Adviser, and State Director. Participants attend leadership development workshops and share ideas while gaining a better understanding of the state organization.

Executive Committee Meetings

The Virginia Phi Beta Lambda Executive Committee meets at least twice a year--either in the fall or late winter and at the annual State Leadership Conference. Members of the Executive Committee include state officers and local chapter presidents and their advisers. The State Director, Specialist, and State Chairman are also members of the Executive Committee. In addition, state officers may meet as necessary.

National Fall Leadership Conference (NFLC)

This conference is scheduled annually. Students and advisers share ideas and reaffirm common goals while participating in professional development and career opportunity workshops. The NFLC Guide, which is sent from the national office to local chapters, includes information and registration forms.

National Leadership Conference (NLC)

The NLC, held each summer, concludes the year's activities and sets the stage for the upcoming school year. Conference participants attend business-related and leadership development workshops, tour business and corporate facilities, elect national officers, and participate in national competitive events. The NLC Guide includes information and registration forms and is mailed from the national office to local chapters.

Phi Beta Lambda members are representing an outstanding vocational student organization and are expected to project a professional image in all activities. State and national conferences require adherence to a dress code and code of conduct, which are published prior to each conference.

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