Phi Beta Lambda

 

Welcome to Phi Beta Lambda

The Business Organization at McKendree University

 

 

 

McKendree group at 2010 State Leadership Conference in Effingham, IL

 

     The McKendree chapter of Phi Beta Lambda is part of a national student organization for those interested in any aspect of the business environment.  It is a chapter of Future Business Leaders of America/Phi Beta Lambda - the "largest business based student organization in the world". Our mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.  Although this is a business organization, students of all majors are invited to join our organization.

  

 

 What we do

  • Travel to leadership conferences

  • Community service projects

  • Leadership development 

  • Network with local business owners

  • Fund-raising

  • Social outings

  • Compete in competitive business events. For a list of events, please click here. Please note that it is a .pdf file and may take a minute to load.

     

Meeting Information

Meetings for Fall 2010 will be posted here

 

Conference Dates for Fall 10/Spring 11  

National Fall Leadership Conference
Des Moines, Iowa -- November 5-6
New Orleans, Louisiana -- November 12-13
Washington, DC -- November 19-20

State Leadership Conference - Spring 2011.  Students will be allowed to complete in comeptitve events, win awards, qualify for competition at the national level, and attend workshops.

National Leadership Conference - June 23rd - 26th, 2011 in Orlando, FL.  FBLA-PBL members have the competitive edge, as the best and brightest of FBLA and PBL convene to compete in leadership events, share their successes, and learn new ideas about shaping their career future through workshops and exhibits. This four-day conference is considered the pinnacle of the FBLA-PBL experience, especially for those running for national office. FBLA-PBL has forged partnerships with industry leaders to underwrite competitive events and scholarships for students achieving national ranking.
 

 
Events Calendar

 

Meeting Agendas & Minutes - Missed a meeting?  Here's everything we discussed!

Meet the Officers - Your officers for 2008 - 2009.

Member Testimonials - See what past and current members have to say about their experiences with PBL.

Becoming a Member - Interested in joining PBL?  Here's more information. 

Photo Albums - Some of the places we've been and the fun we've had.

News 

The Illinois PBL Chapter brought home 18 awards, and the McKendree Chapter accounted for 5 awards:
9th Place in Accounting Analysis & Decision Making - Ryan Huelsmann
4th Place in Accounting for Professionals - Emily Eilermann
10th Place in Business Ethics - Richard Bailey and Jason Kemlage
2nd Place in Future Business Executive - Nicki Wilhelm
1st Place in Marketing Analysis & Decision Making - Nicki Wilhelm

 

For more information about McK Phi Beta Lambda, e-mail us: phibetalambda@mckendree.edu