Local Chapter Annual Business Report

2017-2018

Barton College

Gamma Gamma Chapter

North Carolina Phi Beta Lambda

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Table of Contents

Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 1

State of the Chapter ................................................................................................. 2

Number of Members ........................................................................................ 3

Size of School and Community ........................................................................ 3

Activites to Benefit Chapter and Its Members .................................................................... 4

Program of Work .................................................................................................... 4

Recruitment Activities ............................................................................................ 6

Leadership Development ........................................................................................ 8

Career Exploration and Preparation ........................................................................ 8

Business Partnerships.............................................................................................. 8

Chapter Fundraising ................................................................................................ 9

Public Relations Activities and Chapter Publicity .................................................. 9

Activites to Benefit Other Individuals and Organizations ................................................ 11

State and National Projects ................................................................................... 11

Other Commumity Service Projects ..................................................................... 12

Conferences and Recognition ........................................................................................... 13

Participation in PBL Conferences ......................................................................... 13

Other Chapter and Individual Recognitions Earned ............................................ 14

Competitive Event Winners and Participants ....................................................... 14

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Barton College

Gamma Gamma Chapter

57th Anniversary

1961-2018

Ms. Teresa Parker

Mr. Ron Eggers

Gamma Gamma

Chapter Advisers

North Carolina

Phi Beta Lambda

64th Anniversary

1954-2018

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State of the Chapter

March 1, 2018

Dear Gamma Gamma Members:

The 2017-2018 Barton College Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) year has been action-packed and

fulfilling for our chapter. Barton’s PBL officers and advisers are proud of everything you, the

members, accomplished this year.

Six members and two advisers attended the 2017 North Carolina State Leadership Conference in

Charlotte, NC. We brought home many awards and were applauded by the Barton community

for our success. Five members and two advisers attended the 2017 National Leadership

Conference in Anaheim, CA.

During the Fall semester, chapter members were visible on campus participating in the Club Fair,

the Majors Fair, Family Weekend, Day of Service, and the Barton Christmas activities. Members

were also visible in the local community volunteering for numerous outreach projects which

touched the lives of children and those less fortunate in the community through our partnerships

with the Wesley Shelter, Wilson Daily Times, American Heart Association, and March of Dimes.

In November 2017, four chapter members attended the North Carolina PBL Fall Leadership

Development Conference in Greensboro, NC. In January, two advisers and three students judged

and presented a workshop at the North Carolina Future Business Leaders of America Triangle

East Regional Competitive Events. One member staffed a recruitment booth. In February 2018,

chapter members and advisers judged School-Site tests for North Carolina Future Business

Leaders of America State Leadership Conference. In March 2018, two advisers will judge at the

North Carolina Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference.

Thank you, members, for your active participation. The Gamma Gamma chapter officers look

forward to an exciting State Leadership Conference in Charlotte, NC, on April 5-7, 2018. And

then we are on to Baltimore, MD, to the National Leadership Conference in June. The Gamma

Gamma chapter members are thrilled to assist others to Elevate Your Future.

This annual report highlights the many projects that Barton College’s Phi Beta Lambda Chapter

has completed this year. “Thank You” to my fellow officers for your wise counsel and guidance.

And “Thank You” to the shareholders of the Gamma Gamma Chapter. Your enthusiasm will

inspire both present and future members to allow Phi Beta Lambda to become a resource through

which they can enhance and refine their business leadership skills.

Sincerely,

Bronte Thompson

Bronte Thompson

2017-2018 Gamma Gamma President

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Number of Members

The membership of the 2017–2018 Gamma

Gamma Chapter stands at 33 with seven

Professional Division Members. Members

actively participate in numerous projects

during the year. Project leaders are

designated in order to ensure documentation

of our activities throughout the busy year—

for state and national competitions, campus

President’s Trophy, and our scrapbook.

Our members are campus leaders--Gamma

Gamma members are also members and

officers of other fraternities and sororities,

sports teams, and the Student Government

Association. “Our presence,” therefore, is

evidenced by “their presence”--with

leadership, school spirit, and a commitment

to lifelong learning emerging from all of our

projects. As our banner and signs displayed

in the gym and softball, baseball, and soccer

fields proclaim: at Barton College “Bulldogs

Mean Business.”

Size of School and Community

Wilson, North Carolina

(population 81,000+), is

located 45 miles east of

North Carolina’s capital

city of Raleigh and seven

miles east of Interstate 95 (the main route

between New York and Florida). Founded in

1849, Wilson was primarily an agricultural

community focusing on cotton and tobacco

crops. By the 20th century, Wilson had

become the world’s largest bright leaf

tobacco market. For the 21st century,

Wilson is well-positioned on the cutting

edge of a global economy and proud to be

North Carolina’s Gigabit City.

Barton College is a private, liberal arts

college located in Wilson, NC. Barton has

approximately 1,100 students from 30 states

and 17 foreign countries. Barton has eight

Academic schools (Allied Health and Sports

Studies, Business, Education, Humanities,

Nursing, Sciences, Social Work, and Visual,

Performing, and Communications Arts) and

offers 38 academic majors.

Barton also offers classes through the

Graduate and Professional Studies Program.

This program is designed for adults (23

years and older) who are working full time

by providing an opportunity for degree

completion through weekend and evening

classes.

In 1902, Atlantic Christian College, now

known as Barton College, was founded.

Atlantic Christian College changed its name

to Barton College on September 6, 1990. Dr.

Douglas Searcy became Barton College’s

12th President in Fall 2015 and was

inaugurated on April 15, 2016.

The Gamma Gamma Chapter of Phi Beta

Lambda was established on the Atlantic

Christian College campus on January 6,

1961, by Mr. Edward Bazzle. For 57 years

the chapter has been active in NCPBL

providing the state chapter with state

officers, directors, and executive council

members. Ms. Teresa Parker assumed the

role of chapter adviser in 1980 and for the

past 38 years has mentored students and

provided North Carolina with productive

business leaders. (Mrs. Parker served four

years as a FBLA adviser prior to joining the

Barton faculty—42 years total credit). Mr.

Eggers has served as chapter co-adviser for

30 years.

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Program of Work

BARTON COLLEGE PBL Program of Work 2017-2018 Activity Month/Year Goal Level

NCPBL State Leadership Conference Apr. ‘17 2,5,6 State

American Heart Walk (Wilson) Apr. ‘17 3 Local

Business Etiquette Dinner Apr. ‘17 3 Local

Stop Hunger Now Apr. ‘17 3 Local

Night of the Golden Bulldogs May ‘17 3 Local

National Leadership Conference June ‘17 2,6 National

Welcome Back Barton Day Aug. ‘17 3,7 Local

Officer Training Workshop Aug. ‘17 3 Local

Club Fair Aug. ‘17-Sept. ‘17 1,3,7 Local

President's Council Meetings Sept. ‘17-May ‘18 3 Local

PBL Meetings – weekly Sept. ‘17-May ‘18 1,2,3,5 Local

PBL Meetings – speakers once a month Sept. ‘17-May ‘18 1, 2, 3,5 Local

Home Delivered Meals Sept. ’17-May ‘18

NCPBL Fall Kick Off Meeting Sept. ‘17 2,6 State

PBL Bulletin Board Sept. ‘17 1,4 Local

Family Weekend--Open House - Barton College Sept. ‘17 3,4 Local

Wilson-Barton College Partnership Sept. ‘17 3,4 Local

SGA Meetings Sept. ‘17-Mar. ‘18 7 Local

Recruitment of new PD members Sept. ‘17-Mar. ‘18 1,5 National

Recruitment of new local chapter members Sept. ‘17-Mar. ‘18 1,5 National

Wesley Shelter – The Clothes Line Sept. ‘17-Apr. ‘18 1,4,5 Local

Wilson County DSS Job Fair-set up Oct. ‘17 1,3 Local

Day of Service Oct. ‘17 1,3,7 Local

NCPBL Newsletter Oct. ’17 3,5 State

School of Business Orientation Oct. ‘17-Jan. ‘18 1,3 Local

Mental Health Center Service Project Oct. ‘17 1,3 Local

American Enterprise Day – Speaker Nov. ‘17 1,2,3,4,5 National

Whirlygig Festival Nov. ‘17 3,7 Local

NCPBL Fall Leadership Development Conference Nov. ‘17 2,6 Local

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BARTON COLLEGE PBL Program of Work 2017-2018 Activity Month/Year Goal Level

Prepared/set out luminaries on campus Nov. ‘17 3,7 Local

Angel Tree—Wesley Shelter Nov. ‘17-Dec. ‘17 3 Local

Luminary Lighting Dec. ‘17 2,6 Local

Lighting of the Tree Service Dec. ‘17 2,6 Local

Care Packages Dec. ‘17 2,6 Local

FBLA District Competition Judging Jan. ‘18 2,6 State

FBLA District Competition Workshop Presenter Jan. ‘18 2,6 State

Chamber of Commerce-Annual Meeting Jan. ‘18 3,7 Local

Majors Fair Feb. ‘18 1,3,7 Local

Adviser Recognition Day Feb. ‘18 5 National

FBLA-PBL Week Activities Feb. ‘18 3,5 National

PD Speaker for meeting during FBLA-PBL Week Feb. ‘18 5 Local

Wilson County Spelling Bee Feb. ‘18 3 Local

NCPBL Tip Off Meeting Feb. ‘18 2,6 State

CTTE Day Feb. ‘18 3 Local

ENCCA Career Fair Feb. ‘18 3 Local

Barton College Open House—FBLA Display Feb. ‘18-Mar. ‘18 3 Local

Mission LIFT – Dorm Storm Feb. ‘18-Apr. ‘18 5,7 National

NCPBL Newsletter Mar. ‘18 3,5 State

Career and Membership Achievement Program Mar. ‘18 2 National

Chamber of Commerce--Membership Mar. ‘18 3,4 Local

NCPBL Foundation Scholarship donation Mar. ‘18 5 State

NCPBL Foundation donation Mar. ‘18 5 State

Membership Madness Mar. ‘18 1,5 National

March of Dimes Donation Mar. ‘18 4 Local

Chamber of Commerce-Business Expo Mar. ‘18 3 Local

2018 NC FBLA Judges--School-Site Tests Mar. ‘18 2,6 State

2018 NC FBLA Conferences Judges Mar. ‘18 2,6 State

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Recruitment Activities

Recruitment Letter

Dear Fellow Student:

It is our pleasure to invite you to join Phi Beta Lambda (PBL). PBL is a non-Greek co-curricular

organization designed to bring education and business together through innovative leadership and career

development activities. PBL, combined with Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), forms an

association with more than 250,000 members.

The 2017-2018 PBL officers for Barton College are:

President Bronte Thompson

Secretary/Treasurer Grace Browning

Conference Director Kaity Lynch

Program Director Bryson Reavis

Publicity Director Tiffany Cooper

Membership Director Luke Miller

Project Director Luis Reyes

This year our chapter has numerous activities planned. Barton College continues the service project “Day

of Service” and, of course, the Gamma Gamma chapter immediately volunteered. Chapter members

continue their support of the Wesley Shelter by volunteering at The Clothes Line—a resale shop

benefiting the Wesley Shelter. Our ‘Angel Tree’ project provides toys and clothes for underprivileged

children at Christmas. During the ‘Mission LIFT’ project, PBL members raise funds for and awareness of

the March of Dimes.

We will continue our partnerships with the Wilson Chamber of Commerce and the Wilson County

Department of Social Services. These organizations provide numerous networking opportunities with

leaders in our community. A project, Home Delivered Meals (similar to Meals on Wheels), has been very

rewarding.

The highlight of our year will be attending the 2018 North Carolina State Leadership Conference (SLC)

April 5-7 in Charlotte, NC, where you may compete against 300+ other NCPBLers. Placing first, second,

or third in individual events or first or second in team and chapter events qualifies you to compete at the

National Leadership Conference (NLC) in Baltimore, MD, June 23 -27, 2018.

The 2017-2018 year will be the best ever for Barton’s Gamma Gamma Chapter of PBL. Join our PBL

team and YOU will be a part of an organization which continues to Elevate Your Future.

Sincerely,

Bronte Thompson

Bronte Thompson On behalf of the 2017-2018 Barton College Phi Beta Lambda Officer Team

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School of Business Display Cases

and Bulletin Boards

In the School of Business at Barton College

are many display cases and bulletin boards.

The display cases contain awards Gamma

Gamma members have won at state and

national conferences. The bulletin boards

display information and documentation

about projects and events. For example,

placed on the boards are reminders for

upcoming PBL meetings, sign-up sheets for

projects, photographs of previous projects,

and information about PBL. On a separate

bulletin board are articles and photographs

of PBL members from the school

newspaper, The Collegiate, and the local

newspaper, the Wilson Daily Times.

Majors Fair/Club Fair

During Club Fair (held in

August and September

2017) and Majors Fair

(held in February 2018),

six Gamma Gamma members spoke to

potential business majors about PBL,

projects the chapter was planning for the

upcoming year, and State and National

Leadership Conferences. Even if these

students do not join PBL this year, perhaps

they will join and be active members for

their next three years. A follow-up letter was

sent to those who were in attendance.

Websites

The Barton College website

(https://www.barton.edu/campus-

life/activities/clubs/) and Barton College’s

intranet—Campus Connect—contain

information describing the Gamma Gamma

chapter, its activities, and awards. These

websites not only promote PBL on campus,

but also encourage potential Barton College

students to investigate our chapter.

E-mail

Ms. Parker encouraged students to join the

Gamma Gamma Chapter of PBL using

Barton’s e-mail system with the following

message:

“Phi Beta Lambda’s mission is to bring

business and education together in a positive

working relationship through innovative

leadership and career development

programs. PBL isn’t just another student

group--it gives you the competitive edge

through career exploration, self-

improvement, and community service

opportunities. As a member of PBL, you

will build your resume, meet business

leaders in your community and beyond,

experience the rewards of volunteerism, and

enjoy travel and special activities. It is the

'senior' sister of the Future Business Leaders

of America organization.

The Barton chapter is very active on campus

and among the 35 other chapters in North

Carolina. Membership is open to all

students--regardless of major or GPA! This

year our travels will take us to Greensboro,

NC, Charlotte, NC, and Baltimore, MD!! In

January 2018, the Gamma Gamma chapter

of Phi Beta Lambda at Barton College will

celebrate its 57th birthday!! Get involved!

Make new friends! Have a great time!

Elevate Your Future--a Barton tradition—

PBL! Call or e-mail Teresa Parker (252-

399-6421 – tparker@barton.edu).”

CampusConnect

Under “My Organizations,” Phi Beta

Lambda members access the latest chapter

news and announcements.

the NC PBL Executive Edge

The Gamma Gamma chapter reports its

activities which is posted on the state

newsletter (online) and is downloaded and

displayed throughout the School of

Business; the link is also sent to members

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and nonmembers. Potential members are

able to preview the broad range of activities

performed by chapters throughout the state

and confirm that Gamma Gamma is an

outstanding local chapter.

Leadership Development

Officer Training

In August 2017, a training session was held

with seven officers and two advisers present.

The purpose of the session was to outline the

duties of the officers, to plan the program of

work, and to fine-tune effective leadership

skills. Emphases of the training session

centered on effective leadership,

parliamentary procedures, and effective

communication skills.

Representative to the Barton

College Student Government

Association

Aden Powell serves as the chapter’s

representative to Barton College’s Student

Government Association (SGA). Ms. Powell

attends monthly meetings of the SGA and

reports matters discussed at scheduled PBL

meetings. Attendance at SGA meetings is

required for a chapter to remain in “good

standing with the SGA.”

Career Exploration and

Preparation

Career & Membership

Achievement Program

No chapter member has yet completed any

level of the Career & Membership

Achievement Program this year.

Eastern North Carolina Career

Alliance (ENCCA) Career Fair

In order to attend the ENCCA Career Fair,

Gamma Gamma members submitted

resumes to chapter advisers for review and

studied proper interviewing techniques. Six

Gamma Gamma members attended the

Career Fair February 2018 in Raleigh, NC.

Professional Division Speaker

Ron Eggers, Professional Division-

Foundation, Inc. member and Barton

College faculty member, spoke at a

scheduled PBL meeting about his Spring

Break Travel Course.

Business Partnerships

Wilson Chamber of Commerce

In January 2018, the Gamma

Gamma Chapter renewed its

membership in the Wilson

Chamber of Commerce.

Members assisted Chamber personnel with

the Wilson Chamber of Commerce Annual

Business Meeting (held on the Barton

College campus); the chapter was

recognized both in the program and on the

video board. Also, the chapter assisted with

the annual Small Business Expo (receiving

recognition on the “Business Sponsor”

board). The Chapter was granted an exhibit

booth, staffed by Chapter members, where

there was interaction with local business

persons, increasing PBL’s visibility in the

local and regional communities.

Internships Gamma Gamma chapter members are

required to participate in paid and nonpaid

internships to broaden their business

knowledge. Organizations that prepare our

students for business careers include the

American Red Cross, the Salvation Army,

Merrill-Lynch, Wilson Chamber of

Commerce, WilMed Hospital, WakeMed

Hospital, ARAMARK, Wilson Arts

Council, Wilson County Department of

Social Services, Pitt Memorial Hospital,

Bridgestone, Merck and Company, Blake

Law Firm, Morrison Law Firm, Lowe’s

Home Improvement, and S. T. Wooten.

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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

The Volunteer Income Tax

Assistance program

(VITA) is designed to train

students, who, in turn,

offer free tax assistance to individuals.

Three chapter members attended the day-

long training session as well as all eight

“tax” days. In the brief, but intensive,

project over 200 hours of community service

were provided.

Wilson Rotary Club

In February 2018, chapter adviser, Ron

Eggers, was invited to the luncheon meeting

of the Rotary Club. Mr. Eggers presented

facts about NCPBL and our local chapter.

With 25 Rotarians in attendance, this was an

excellent public relations opportunity within

the business community.

Chapter Fundraising

Dunkin’ Donuts

Dunkin’ Donuts and Gamma

Gamma have established a

partnership that allows the local chapter to

raise travel funds. The local manager is a

former Barton College student and Phi Beta

Lambda member. Campus-wide

advertisements encourage students to

purchase Dunkin’ Donuts cards.

Spirit Nights—Moe’s Southwest

Grill and Zaxby’s

In October 2017, chapter

members held a fundraiser at

Moe’s Southwestern Grill.

Members wore PBL t-shirts

while they greeted customers and cleaned

tables. In November 2017, chapter members

held a fundraiser at Zaxby’s. Members wore

PBL t-shirts while they greeted customers

and collected donations for the March of

Dimes. Having our name on the marque is

the advertisement!

Public Relations Activities

and Chapter Publicity

Stop Hunger Now

Barton's students, faculty, and staff

gathered in Barton Gymnasium in

April 2017, to assemble, seal, and

box thousands of meals for those in

need. By working at various stations on a

large assembly line, our volunteers quickly

and efficiently packaged 50,000 meals in

four hours!

Barton College Club Fair

During Barton College

Club Fair, in August and

September 2017, six

chapter members spoke

with students and potential business majors

about PBL, the projects planned for the

upcoming year, and the State Leadership

Conference. Members talked with over 125

students about the opportunities Phi Beta

Lambda offers while enticing them to

Elevate Your Future..”

Luminaries

In November 2017, Gamma

Gamma Chapter members

assisted in the preparation of

2,000 luminaries for placement

around the Barton College

campus. In December 2017, six Gamma

Gamma Chapter members assisted in the

placement of the luminaries across

campus.The lighting of the luminaries was

held later that night during the annual

Barton College Christmas Celebration.

Barton College Majors Fair

The Majors Fair, held on February 2018,

allowed six Gamma Gamma members to

talk to potential business majors and

potential members about PBL, internships,

projects the chapter was conducting, and

State and National Leadership Conferences.

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Chamber of Commerce Business

Expo Sponsor

Barton College PBL assisted with the set-up

and break-down of the Small Business

Expo. Members also assisted with

registration, the break room (for exhibitors),

and “Business After Hours.” In addition, the

chapter was provided a booth during the

day-long event. Barton College Phi Beta

Lambda was listed on the sponsor sign at the

entrance to the expo.

Welcome Back Barton Day

As a member of the Wilson Chamber of

Commerce, Barton College PBL

participated in the annual Welcome Back

Barton Day in August 2017. Our table, one

of 55 at the event, allowed us to

communicate our mission of community

service to all Barton students. This visibility

in the Wilson community allows chapter

members the opportunity to network with

community leaders.

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State and National Projects

American Enterprise Day

In November 2017, former

member Jeffrey Massey spoke

to chapter members about his

involvement with Phi Beta

Lambda and his experiences at state and

national conferences.

Mission LIFT

In an effort to support the

FBLA-PBL philanthropy,

Gamma Gamma members

set up informational and

donation collection areas at

several local stores in the area. Chapter

members participated in the national Day of

Service during FBLA-PBL Week 2018 with

a “dorm storm” to raise funds for the March

of Dimes.

Adviser Recognition Day

On February 7, 2018, the Gamma Gamma

Chapter participated in Adviser Recognition

Day. Chapter advisers Teresa Parker and

Ron Eggers were treated to lunch.

Following the luncheon, cards were

presented to the advisers.

FBLA-PBL Week Activities

Chapter members conducted a “dorm storm”

to collect monies for the March of Dimes.

Chapter members also invited Professional

Division members to join them for Valentine

treats on February 14, 2018.

Community Service Projects

In October 2017, chapter members

participated in the Ninth Annual Barton

College Day of Service. Members sorted

and reorganized clothing items donated to

the Wesley Shelter of Wilson, NC. In

November 2017, a chapter member

organized a food drive through her church

for the Food Bank of Central and Eastern

North Carolina. Members also participated

in Food Lion’s “Put Hunger Out of

Business.”

NCPBL Professional Division-

Foundation, Inc.

The Gamma Gamma Chapter donated to the

NCPBL Professional Division-Foundation,

Inc. Scholarship Fund and to the General

Operating Fund, contributing to the

Foundation’s ability to award three

scholarships annually. Several former

chapter members have been recipients of

these monies.

TLLA Entry

The Leagcy Leadership Award recognizes

outstanding local chapters that have actively

participated in Phi Beta Lambda state and

national conferences, projects, programs,

and publicity, and membership activities

throughout the year as established by the

state chapter goals developed for the year.

Barton College will submit its 2018 entry.

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Gold Star/Gold Seal The Gamma Gamma chapter has again

accomplished all goals to be considered for

the NCPBL Gold Star and NCPBL Gold

Seal Chapter Awards.

Other Community Service

Projects

North Carolina FBLA Regional

Conferences

In January 2018, four members and one

adviser judged and presented two workshops

at the North Carolina Future Business

Leaders of America Triangle East Regional

Competitive Events. One member staffed a

booth to tout the scholarship given to FBLA

members at Barton College.

North Carolina FBLA

In February 2018, eleven chapter members

and two advisers judged five different

categories of school-site tests. Winners will

be announced at the NC FBLA State

Leadership Conference in March 2018.

North Carolina FBLA State

Conference

In March 2018, two advisers will judge at

the North Carolina Future Business Leaders

of America State Leadership Conference.

Barton will also staff a recruitment table.

American Heart Association Heart

Walk

In April 2018, chapter members

will participate in the American

Heart Association Heart Walk

Fundraiser.

Home Delivered Meals

Chapter members volunteered to assist a

local program—Home Delivered Meals. The

food is prepared by the local hospital. Eight

routes with approximately 15 stops are

driven Monday-Friday (except holidays).

Each Thursday, chapter members drive a

route to deliver meals to those in the Wilson

community who qualify for these nutritious

lunches.

Whirlygig Festival

On November 2, 2017,

Gamma Gamma assisted

Downtown Development

Corporation with the 10th

Annual Whirlygig Festival. As a service to

the non-profit organization, members staffed

concession booths and information tents.

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Participation in PBL

Conferences

2017 State Leadership Conference

(SLC)—April 6-8, 2017

Six members and two advisers attended the

63rd North Carolina State Leadership

Conference (SLC) in Charlotte, NC. During

the SLC, members participated in

competitive events, leadership seminars, and

general and regional voting sessions. Luke

Miller was successful in his bid as North

Carolina Phi Beta Lambda Secretary. Luis

Reyes was successful in his bid for Eastern

Region Vice President. Chapter advisers

participated in the competitive events testing

program.

2017 National Institute for

Leaders—June 21-22, 2017

No Barton College member participated in

the 2017 National Institute for Leaders.

2017 National Leadership

Conference—June 23-27, 2017

Five members and two advisers of the

Barton College chapter attended the 2017

National Leadership Conference (NLC) in

Anaheim, CA. During the NLC, members

participated in competitive events, seminars,

and general and regional voting sessions.

The chapter received the Gold Seal Chapter

Award of Merit. The advisers served as

event administrators for performance events.

and attended the National Awards Program

meeting and the Board of Directors meeting

for advisers

2017 Kick-Off Meeting—

September 21, 2017

A 2017 Kick-Off was held on the campus of

Barton College in September. Five members

and two advisers attended. NCPBL Eastern

Region Vice President Luis Reyes presided.

State Secretary Luke Miller and chapter

advisers participated on the program.

2017 Fall Leadership Development

Conference—November 3-4, 2017

The 2017 Fall Leadership Development

Conference was held in Greensboro, NC, in

November. Four Gamma Gamma Chapter

members attended. NCPBL Eastern Region

Vice President Luis Reyes and Secretary

Luke Miller presented workshops.

2017 National Fall Leadership

Conference—November 2017

No Barton College member attended the

2017 National Fall Leadership Conference.

2018 Tip-Off Meeting—

February 8, 2018

NCPBL Eastern Region Vice President Luis

Reyes, State Secretary Luke Miller, and two,

sstudents, and one adviser attended and

presented at the Tip-Off at Fayetteville State

University.

North Carolina Phi Beta Lambda

State Leadership Conference---

April 5-8, 2018

Barton College students will compete in the

North Carolina State Leadership Conference

in Charlotte, NC, in April 2018 and look

forward to attending the Phi Beta Lambda

Nation Leadership Conference in Baltimore,

MD, in June 2018.

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Other Chapter and

Individual Recognitions

Earned

In April 2017, the Barton College Phi Beta

Lambda chapter won the Barton College

President’s Trophy as the most active non-

Greek organization on campus.

Jamie Barton completed the President’s

level and Susan Mencer completed the

Director’s level of the CMAP program.

Competitive Event Winners and Participants

Barton Students Attend Phi Beta Lambda State Conference WILSON, N.C. — Barton College was well represented at the 63rd annual North Carolina Phi

Beta Lambda (NC PBL) State Leadership Conference held April 6-8 in Charlotte. Six Barton

chapter members participated in a variety of competitive events and attended general sessions,

regional meetings, and leadership seminars.

Jamie Barton, the 2016-2017 State President, presided over all sessions of the Conference. Luke

Miller was elected State Secretary. Luis Reyes was elected Eastern Region Vice President.

Reyes earned first place in Microeconomics. Patricia Holliday earned first place in Justice

Administration. Barton garnered second place in Retail Management as well as Future Business

Executive. Barton was also selected to Who's Who in NC Phi Beta Lambda based on her

contributions to the local and state chapters. The chapter’s Local Chapter Annual Business

Report authored by Barton placed second. Bronte Thompson placed second in Business Ethics

and third in Job Interview.

Luke Miller placed fourth in Microeconomics and fifth in Management Concepts. Susan Mencer

placed sixth in Retail Management. Reyes placed eighth in Personal Finance. Five of the Barton

College members received certificates for participation in the Leadership Development Program.

In addition to receiving the Gold Seal Award and being recognized as a Gold Star Chapter, the

chapter was acknowledged for meeting local, state, and national goals with The Legacy

Leadership Award.

The Gamma Gamma Chapter of Barton College received recognition for its monetary

contributions to state- and nationally-recommended projects (March of Dimes, Professional

Division-Foundation Scholarship and General Funds). The chapter was also recognized for

second place in Professional Division membership and third place for largest chapter

membership in the Eastern region.

Barton College’s Phi Beta Lambda Recognized At National Conference Five Barton students and two advisers attended the National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, CA.

Jamie Barton placed eighth in Future Business Executive. Bronte Thompson placed sixth in Job

Interview. Luke Miller, Luis Reyes, and Patricia Holliday also participated.