Future Business Leaders of America Austin Peay State

Future Business Leaders of America Austin Peay State University Phi Beta Lambda Chapter #10471

FBLA-PBL • Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc. (FBLA-PBL) is the largest career student business organization in the world. Each year, FBLA-PBL helps over 230, 000 members prepare for careers in business. • Existed for over 75 years. • First FBLA Chapter: Science Hill High School in Johnson City, TN. • First PBL Chapter: University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, IA. • APSU PBL Chapter: Established 1986, Inactive since 1993, reestablished in 2018. • 4 Divisions • Middle Level (Middle School) • FBLA (High School) • PBL (Post Secondary) • Professional Division (Alumni and Business Persons)

Leadership and personal Development • Available Officer Positions • Chapter Activities • Monthly Meetings • • Conduct Business Development Workshops Fun activities! Fun outings! • American Emprise Day- November 15 th • A fun day of development activities and a guest speaker. • CTE Month/FBLA-PBL Week- Feburary • A whole week celebrating FBLA’s Birthday! Develop yourself through special development activities and enjoy some cake!

Conferences • The National Fall Leadership/PBL Career Connections Conference and the National Leadership Conference. • Conferences are held yearly on locations such as: • New York City • Chicago • Charlette • Anaheim • San Antonio • And more! • Attend workshops by high profile business persons. • Network with thousands of students from across the country. Every major is represented! • Compete to be the in over 60 competitions. • And so Much more! • We will be unable attend the PBL Career Connections Conference this year but plan to in the coming years.

Community Service, Awards, And Competitions! • March of Dimes and Local Service Projects. • Career and Membership Achievement Program (CMAP) • Get award for what your doing in PBL and your classes! • Three levels: • Director: Community service, career research, and PBL involvement at the local level. • Executive: Focuses on developing job interview skills, state and national PBL involvement, public relations activities, and leadership skills. (State Recognized) • President: Total association leadership, business skills, and involvement in community. (Nationally Recognized) • Over 60 competitions to choose from. • Tests • Products/ Presentations • Interviews

Adviser Dr. Amye Melton Professor of Management Department of Management, Marketing, & General Business Education D. B. A. , Walden University ('12) M. B. A. , Middle Tennessee State University ('04) B. S. , Campbellsville University ('94) Academic Interests Strategic Management, Organizational Behavior, Supply Chain Management, Student Engagement, Globalization, Ethics & Diversity in Business

YO! This Sounds lit how do I Join? 1. At the next meeting meet with an officer. 2. Fill out the membership request form. 3. Pay Local ($9), State ($6), and National ($10) dues. 4. Congratulations Future Business Leader!

Get the most from your Membership! • Scholarships • PBL Distinguished Business Leader Scholarship. • Member Benefits and Discounts! • • Geico Alamo Rent-a-Car HP Computers Hyatt Hotels Men’s Wearhouse Office Depot and Office. Max Squarespace Wyndham Hotel Group

Future Business Leaders of America Austin Peay State University Phi Beta Lambda Chapter #10471