Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda

Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda 46 th Annual State Leadership Conference April 7 th 9 th 2017 Hilton Harrisburg Harrisburg, PA www.papbl.org

TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION 5 Checklist 6 Tentative Schedule 7 HOTEL REGISTRATION 8 Hotel Information 9 Hotel Registration 10 COMPETITIVE EVENTS 11 Special Notes 12 Guidelines 13 Competitive Event Listing 14 Online Objective Testing 15 STATE OFFICER ELECTIONS 16 Become a PA PBL State Officer! 17 Pennsylvania Campaign Guidelines 18 Application for Candidates 19 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE 20 Certificate Sponsors 21 Advisor of the Year Nomination 22 Goal Seal Award of Merit 23 Who s Who Guidelines 24 Member of the Year Scholarship 25 STUDENT CONTRACT 26 Student Contract 27 Code of Conduct 28 PHOTOGRAPHY INTERNSHIP 29 Internship Requirements 30 MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION 31 FBLA-PBL Standards of Conduct 32 Get Connected with PA PBL! 33 Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda 2017 State Leadership Conference Packet

GENERAL INFORMATION Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda 2017 State Leadership Conference Packet P a g e 5

CHECKLIST This list will help ensure the accuracy of all conference registration materials. Please double check that you are submitting the correct information to the correct person. All Conference Registration AND Testing Registration must be completed online. This includes student registration, voting delegate registration, and ALL competitive event registration. Testing Registration Conference Registration The following forms need to be submitted by Sunday, February 26, 2017: All Competitive Event Forms Conference Registration Guest Tickets Voting Delegates State Officer Candidate Forms Hotel Reservation Must be received by February 25th, 2017 to ensure rooms and conference rate This form can be found in the SLC packet and on the PA PBL website: www.papbl.org Call to make reservations or use the new PA PBL hotel portal! Hilton Harrisburg Send Payment Directly to the HOTEL for Room Reservations. The Student Contract needs to be submitted at Registration by all attendees on Friday, April 7, 2017 by 6:00 p.m. in order to participate in the conference. Payment for PA State Leadership Conference Registration and Guest Tickets should be sent by February 25, 2017. Please also note that payments may be made through PayPal. Please note there is no refund available after February 25, 2017. Make check payable to Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda and mail to: Mr. Robert J. Kollar Duquesne University School of Business Administration 600 Forbes Ave. 8 th Floor Rockwell Hall Pittsburgh, PA 15282 Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda 2017 State Leadership Conference Packet P a g e 6

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 2017 2:00-6:00 PM Conference Registration - drop off all event submissions and pop tabs 3:00 PM Hotel Check-in 4:30-6:30 PM Free time/meal on your own 7:00-9:00 PM First General Session 9:00-9:30 PM Campaign Caucus (Voting delegates required to attend) 9:30-11:00 PM Ice Cream, Donuts and Coffee Social and Networking Candidate Interviews & Campaign Material Approval (interview times will be scheduled with the student and advisor prior to the SLC) Judges & Proctors Orientation will be immediately following the campaign caucus and all advisors will be assigned judging duties. SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 2017 7:00-9:00 AM Breakfast Buffet 8:00-1:00 PM Campaign Booths and Corporate Sponsorship Tables Open 8:00-3:00 PM Competitive Events 9:00-10:15 AM Workshop Block I 10:30-11:45 AM Workshop Block II 12:00-1:00 PM Etiquette Business Luncheon 12:00 1:00 PM Chapter Presidents Luncheon 1:00 1:30 PM Second General Session and Officer Elections 1:30 2:45 PM Workshop Block III 3:00-3:30 PM Chapter Advisor Meeting 2:45-6:30 PM Free Time 6:30-10:00 PM Awards Banquet & Ceremony SUNDAY, APRIL 9, 2017 8:30-10:00 AM Transitional Meeting (Newly-Elected Officers) 11:00 AM Hotel Checkout Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda 2017 State Leadership Conference Packet P a g e 7

HOTEL REGISTRATION Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda 2017 State Leadership Conference Packet P a g e 8

Name & Location: HOTEL INFORMATION All reservations must be made by phone or online through the reserved PA PBL Portal. Hilton Harrisburg 1 North 2 nd Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 233-6000 Room Block and Group Code: PBL17 Room Rates (per room per night): SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE QUAD $135.00 (PLUS 11 % TOTAL TAXES) 1 KING BED (Advisors Only) $135.00 (PLUS 11 % TOTAL TAXES) 2 DOUBLE BEDS $135.00 (PLUS 11 % TOTAL TAXES) 2 DOUBLE BEDS $135.00 (PLUS 11 % TOTAL TAXES) 2 DOUBLE BEDS Check In/Out: Check In after 3:00 PM Check Out 11:00 AM Parking: Self-Parking: $10.00 (Garage Parking) Valet: $22.00 (Valet Parking) Deadline: ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY March 7, 2017. All unreserved rooms in the block will be released to the public after March 7, 2017. The Hilton Harrisburg will accept reservations on a first-come, first-served basis after that date. Payment: All reservations must be guaranteed by a major credit card or a check mailed to the hotel. If you do not guarantee your room, or make full payment by the deadline, your reservation will not be confirmed. Make checks payable to: Hilton Harrisburg 1 North 2 nd Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 233-6000 NOTE: If there are damages to any room, the local chapter and those who occupy the room will be fully responsible and will be charged accordingly. Any incidentals incurred during the stay must be paid before departure. No one will be permitted to checkout of the hotel until all incidentals for their room have been paid. Please also see the student contract that each member is expected to sign and submit at registration. Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda assumes zero responsibility for ANY damages to guest rooms during the conference. Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda 2017 State Leadership Conference Packet P a g e 9

Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda April 7-9, 2017 *This form is for the use of PA PBL only. Please ensure that payment is made directly to the Hilton Harrisburg. Note: You MUST confirm your hotel registration with the Harrisburg Hilton. Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda is NOT responsible for making your room reservations. Name: Address: Phone: Email: Arrival/Departure Dates: Room Type: King Double Please note: This is a Non-Smoking Property Other requests: Reservation deadline: March 7, 2017. Cancellation Policy: 24 Hours prior to arrival. Room Rate is $135.00 per night (11% Occupancy Tax) Room# Guest Name Arrival Departure # of Guest Additional Comments Please provide a copy of this form via email to: Mr. Robert Kollar papbladvisor.kollar@gmail.com Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda 2017 State Leadership Conference Packet P a g e 10

COMPETITIVE EVENTS Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda 2017 State Leadership Conference Packet P a g e 11

Competitive Events SPECIAL NOTES REGARDING COMPETITIVE EVENTS 1. PA Phi Beta Lambda will not be able to offer all components of all events at the SLC. Please be aware that if we are not offering a component, the student will have to compete in all components at the National Leadership Conference. Please refer to your 2016-2017 National Competitive Event Guidelines to see what the guidelines are for each event. 2. The events on the next pages are broken into sections of what will be offered at the SLC. Please adhere to all dates in the headings. There are materials for several events that are due at Registration at the SLC. Late submissions will be disqualified. 3. Pennsylvania PBL will again be providing all objective tests via online testing. All events that contain an objective component will have the objective component taken online at the home school prior to the SLC. Please be sure to refer to the event description in the National Competitive Event Guidelines to see if your event is affected. In addition to the objective online testing there are some events that have home site production components to complete prior to the SLC. 4. Many events are now available for either individuals or teams. Please be clear on whether or not students will be competing as an individual or a team. In many events, each chapter is able to have 2 individuals or 2 teams compete. If it is not clear that the students are registered as a team or individual, then they will be registered as individuals. 5. Students may compete in any two events at the State Leadership Conference. (This includes events taken prior to the State Leadership Conference and team events) 6. PA PBL follows the National Competitive Event Guidelines for all testing items. It is imperative that each contestant refer to the 2016-2017 edition of the National PBL Competitive Event Guidelines regarding testing procedures, qualifications for tests, and guidelines. (This is available by visiting www.fbla-pbl.org under PBL tab, Competitive Events) 7. Please note that the Parliamentary Procedures team event will not be offered this year. Individuals are still invited to compete by taking the written exam. However, students must request to take the test with the State Testing Administrator Jen Johnson at papbltesting@gmail.com The individual scoring highest on the written exam and meeting all other criteria for the state office will be named the state parliamentarian. 8. The following events are Home Site Production Testing Events, where the objective and production components will be completed at the home school prior to the SLC. Three (3) members per chapter may compete in these events: Computer Applications Cost Accounting Accounting for Professionals Desktop Publishing (A team of 1 or 2 people per team, 2 teams per chapter) 9. The following are special awards and recognition. The forms for these events must be received by at registration by 6pm on Friday, April 7, 2017: Outstanding Chapter Challenge (criteria available on the state website: www.papbl.org) Who s Who Guidelines (available on the state website: www.papbl.org) Business Person of the Year Advisor of the Year 10. Please see the National Guidelines for the correct formats and topics for events. Many events have forms that must be received by at registration by 6pm on Friday, April 7, 2017. PLEASE SUBMIT ALL PREJUDGED MATERIALS AND TESTING FORMS AT REGISTRATION BY 6PM ON FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 2017 TO: Mr. Robert Kollar PA PBL State Advisor papbladvisor.kollar@gmail.com Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda 2017 State Leadership Conference Packet P a g e 12

Competitive Events GUIDELINES Each student may register for two events. Only three (3) contestants from each chapter will be permitted to enter objective only events. Only two (2) contestants from each chapter will be permitted to enter each competitive event that has a performance component with the following exceptions. Only one (1) member per chapter may compete in: Mr. /Ms. Future Business Executive (you may enter 1 male and 1 female) Impromptu Speaking Public Speaking Job Interview The first and second place winners in all events will be given the option of competing at the 2017 National Leadership Conference held on June 24 27, 2017, in Anaheim, California. When preparing for events, be sure to use the 2016 2017 edition of the National Phi Beta Lambda Competitive Events Guidelines. The 2016 2017 Competitive Events Guidelines can be found on the national website: www.fbla-pbl.org. Testing Registration The Event Registration is organized by components being offered at the 2017 PA PBL SLC Please note that some events are offered as an Individual (I), Team (T), Both (I or T) or Chapter (CH). A Team can be 2 or 3 members. Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda 2017 State Leadership Conference Packet P a g e 13

Competitive Events OBJECTIVE EVENTS For the following events, we will be offering only the Objective Component. Accounting Principles (I) up to three participants may enter from each chapter. **Please note: ONLY students with 2 classes or LESS of accounting coursework may enter. Accounting Analysis And Decision Making (I/T) 2 teams or two individuals may enter from each chapter. Computer Concepts (I) up to three participants may enter from each chapter. Contemporary Sports Issues (I) up to three participants may enter from each chapter. Cyber Security (I) up to three participants may enter from each chapter. Entrepreneurship Concepts (I) up to three participants may enter from each chapter. Financial Concepts (I) up to three participants may enter from each chapter. Global Analysis & Decision Making (I/T) two teams or two individuals may enter from each chapter. Information Management (I) up to three participants may enter from each chapter. Justice Administration (I) up to three participants may enter from each chapter. Macroeconomics (I) up to three participants may enter from each chapter. Management Concepts (I) up to three participants may enter from each chapter. Marketing Concepts (I) up to three participants may enter from each chapter. Microeconomics (I) up to three participants may enter from each chapter. Networking Concepts (I) up to three participants may enter from each chapter. Organization Behavior & Leadership (I) up to three participants may enter from each chapter. Parliamentary Procedure (I) One member from each chapter may enter. Personal Finance (I) up to three participants may enter from each chapter. Programming Concepts (I) up to three participants may enter from each chapter. Project Management (I) up to three participants may enter from each chapter. Retail Management (I) up to three participants may enter from each chapter. Sports Management & Marketing (I) up to three participants may enter from each chapter. Statistical Analysis (I) up to three participants may enter from each chapter. OBJECTIVE and PERFORMANCE COMPETITIVE EVENTS For the following events, we will be offering the Objective and Performance Components Only Business Decision Making (T) Two teams may enter from each chapter. Business Law (I/T) two teams or two individuals may enter from each chapter. Economic Analysis & Decision Making (I/T) two teams or two individuals may enter from each chapter. Financial Analysis & Decision Making (I/T) two teams or two individuals may enter from each chapter. Financial Services (I/T) two teams or two individuals may enter from each chapter. Help Desk (I) up to three participants may enter from each chapter. Hospitality Management (I/T) two teams or two individuals may enter from each chapter. Human Resource Management (I/T) two teams or two individuals may enter from each chapter. Management Analysis & Decision Making (I/T) two teams or two individuals may enter from each chapter. Marketing Analysis & Decision Making (I/T) two teams or two individuals may enter from each chapter. Network Design (T) Two teams may enter from each chapter. Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda 2017 State Leadership Conference Packet P a g e 14

OBJECTIVE & PRODUCTION EVENTS For the following events, we will offer the Objective and Production Components. Objective tests will be taken via Online Testing. Production tests will be sent to the advisor via email with the Online Testing Passwords. Production tests are to be handed in at Registration: Friday, April 7, 2017 by 6pm. Accounting For Professionals (I) up to three participants may enter from each chapter. Administrative Technology (I) up to three participants may enter from each chapter. Business Communication (I) up to three participants may enter from each chapter. Computer Applications (I) up to three participants may enter from each chapter. Cost Accounting (I) up to three participants may enter from each chapter. Desktop Publishing (I/T) two teams of two or two individuals may enter from each chapter. PREJUDGED & PERMORMANCE EVENTS For the following events, we will offer the Prejudged & Performance Components. These events have materials that are due to the Testing Coordinator at Registration: Friday, April 7, 2017 by 6pm. Future Business Executive (I) up to two participants may enter from each chapter. Job Interview (I) only one participant may enter from each chapter. Mobile Application Development (I/T) two teams or two individuals may enter from each chapter. Small Business Management Plan (I/T) two teams or two individuals may enter from each chapter. Website Design (I/T) two teams or two individuals may enter from each chapter. PERFORMANCE EVENTS For the following events, we will offer the Performance Component only. Business Ethics (T) Two teams may enter from each chapter. Business Presentation (I/T) two teams or two individuals may enter from each chapter. Business Sustainability (I/T) two teams or two individuals may enter from each chapter. Client Service (I) up to three participants may enter from each chapter. Computer Animation (I/T) two teams or two individuals may enter from each chapter. Emerging Business Issues (T) two teams may enter from each chapter. Impromptu Speaking (I) one participant may enter from each chapter. Forensic Accounting (T) two teams may enter from each chapter. Integrated Marketing Campaign (I/T) two teams or two individuals may enter from each chapter. Public Speaking (I) one participant may enter from each chapter. Sales Presentation (I) up to three participants may enter from each chapter. Social Media Challenge (I/T) two teams or two individuals may enter from each chapter. Strategic Analysis & Decision Making (I/T) two teams or two individuals may enter from each chapter. PREJUDGED EVENTS For the following events, we will offer only the Prejudge Component. These events have materials that are due to the Testing Coordinator at Registration: Friday, April 7, 2017 by 6pm. Community Service Project Who s Who In PBL Local Chapter Annual Business Report Goal Seal Chapter Award Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda 2017 State Leadership Conference Packet P a g e 15

STATE OFFICER ELECTIONS Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda 2017 State Leadership Conference Packet P a g e 16

Become A PA PBL State Officer! Serving as a Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda state officer is a rewarding experience that you will never forget! Before making a final decision on your candidacy for state office, please review the list of State Officer Duties below. Please also take the time to review the Pennsylvania State Chapter bylaws and officer handbook. These items can be found on the state website, www.papbl.org. If you have further questions about running for state office, please do not hesitate to contact a state officer or advisor. This year we ask that each chapter to nominate one member to serve as a State Officer. State Officer Duties All officers will work with the state advisors to develop goals and state events for the year. They will then be responsible for developing and implementing action plans to accomplish these goals. Each officer will be responsible for maintaining contact with a list of local chapters. Officers must be willing to work collaboratively as a team to meet the goals and objectives of Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda. In addition State Officers are required to attend the following: Transitional Meeting (The last day of the SLC, April 9, 2017) Officer Training Retreat (a weekend in May/June) The National Leadership Conference and Institute for Leaders, Anaheim, CA (IFL June 23-24, 2017; NLC June 24-27, 2017) The IFL is encouraged but not required Approximately 7 SEC Meetings The State Leadership Conference (April 2018) Visit Local Chapters as necessary The State Chapter will provide financial assistance to the officer team to attend these events. Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda 2017 State Leadership Conference Packet P a g e 17

PENNSYLVANIA CAMPAIGN GUIDELINES FOR STATE AND NATIONAL OFFICE 1. Not more than two members from a local chapter may run for a state office. 2. If there is more than one person interested in running for a PBL national office, there shall be a run-off at the State Leadership Conference. 3. There shall be no campaigning prior to the state conference outside of the notification to your local chapter. Please refer to Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda bylaws for more information. 4. All candidates will meet with the State Executive Council prior to the first general session on Friday, April 7, 2017. During this meeting, each candidate will have a pre-screening interview with the Executive Council members. At this meeting, each candidate is responsible for having a sample of all campaign materials so that they may be approved. Each candidate must also submit two copies of their campaign expenses. This expense report shall be composed of itemized expenditures, all donations, and the source of the donations. Campaign expenses may not exceed $100. This does not include cash donations or donated items, only actual out of pocket expenses. 5. Each candidate is responsible for submitting a letter of intent, a summary of qualifications, a copy of his/her resume, a photograph, and a letter of recommendation from his or her chapter advisor to the Executive Council. 6. Each candidate will be designated to an area in the hotel to set up his/her campaign booth, after meeting with the Executive Council and prior to the first general session. 7. Campaigning shall not be permitted until one hour before the first general session. All campaigning and campaign materials are to be limited to the assigned campaign area, with the exception of the room in which the general session is held. For example, flyers may be placed on chairs. 8. All candidates will be introduced at the first general session. Campaign speeches will be given at this time. 9. Campaign speeches are limited to five minutes for the office of state president and four minutes for all other candidates. All introductions by campaign managers and skits, if any, should be included in the above time limits. 10. Delegate attendance and participation in campaign caucus is encouraged during the conference. Be prepared to participate in the caucus. 11. Campaigning is not permitted after the last scheduled caucus on Friday night but may resume Saturday morning. 12. All candidates are responsible for clearing all campaign materials from their designated area immediately following the close of the second general session on Saturday, April 8, 2017. Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda 2017 State Leadership Conference Packet P a g e 18

APPLICATION FOR CANDIDATES FOR PENNSYLVANIA PHI BETA LAMBDA STATE OFFICE Any member who meets the qualifications to run for state office and is willing to accept the responsibilities which are listed in Article VII of the state chapter bylaws is eligible to run for a state office listed below. According to state guidelines, the candidate must have transportation to attend all state executive council functions and you will be expected to attend a training session in May/June. Review the attached candidate and campaign guidelines before completing this form. The following must be attached to this form: A letter of intent A summary of qualifications A letter of recommendation from your chapter advisor A resume and photo Note: If interested in applying for a national office, email Mr. Robert Kollar at papbladvisor.kollar@gmail.com Check one: President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Reporter Parliamentarian (This office is appointed to the person who scores the highest on the Parliamentarian Procedures event and meets all other requirements for state office. The score on the event must be above 60% and will take the place of campaigning.) NAME: CHAPTER/SCHOOL: ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: EMAIL ADDRESS: If elected, what method of transportation do you intend to use? Candidate Signature Date The PA PBL State Executive Council will consult and review applications and vote to approve candidates. You will be contacted by telephone as to whether you have been approved for candidacy. Please note that prior to the beginning of the conference on Friday, April 7, 2017; there will be a mandatory meeting for all candidates. During this brief meeting, the council will review campaign materials for approval and interview each candidate. Your exact interview time will be sent to you prior to the conference. Approved by: Chapter Advisor Please note: Any candidate not securing the signature/endorsement of their chapter advisor will be ineligible. Submit this form online by February 25, 2017 to: Papbladvisor.kollar@gmail.com Form MUST be legible. APPLICATION RECEIVED ON: Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda 2017 State Leadership Conference Packet P a g e 19

AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda 2017 State Leadership Conference Packet P a g e 20

CERTIFICATE SPONSORS The State Executive Council is requiring that ALL CHAPTERS submit at least one thirty dollar ($30) sponsor to defray the cost of award certificates. Potential sponsors include your local Phi Beta Lambda chapter, your college or university, local businesses, PBL Alumni and Friends. Remember each certificate sponsor your chapter recruits will earn your chapter points on the Outstanding Chapter Criteria. A Sponsorship of $30 cover the cost of the 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd place certificates for an event. Complete the form for each certificate sponsor. All sponsors will be listed in the State Leadership Conference Program. Make checks payable to Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda. Below are the Competitive Events for the 2017 Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda State Leadership Conference. Accounting Analysis & Decision Making Entrepreneurship Concepts Network Design Accounting for Professionals Financial Analysis & Decision Making Networking Concepts Accounting Principles Financial Concepts Organizational Behavior & Leadership Administrative Technology Financial Services Parliamentary Procedure Business Communication Forensic Accounting Personal Finance Business Decision Making Future Business Executive Programming Concepts Business Ethics Global Analysis & Decision Making Project Management Business Law Help Desk Public Speaking Business Presentation Hospitality Management Retail Management Business Sustainability Human Resource Management Sales Presentation Client Service Impromptu Speaking Small Business Management Plan Community Service Project Information Management Social Media Challenge Computer Animation Integrated Marketing Campaign Sports Management & Marketing Computer Applications Job Interview Statistical Analysis Computer Concepts Justice Administration Strategic Analysis & Decision Making Contemporary Sports Issues Local Chapter Annual Business Report Website Design Cost Accounting Cyber Security Desktop Publishing Economic Analysis & Decision Making Emerging Business Issues Macroeconomics Management Analysis & Decision Making Management Concepts Microeconomics Mobile Application Development Sponsor: Address: Telephone: Event Sponsor Preference: Submit form by February 25, 2017 with registration payment to: Mr. Robert J. Kollar Duquesne University School of Business Administration 600 Forbes Ave. 8 th Floor Rockwell Hall Pittsburgh, PA 15282 Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda 2017 State Leadership Conference Packet P a g e 21

ADVISOR OF THE YEAR NOMINATION Advisors play a pivotal role in the development of each Phi Beta Lambda Chapter. Nominating your advisor for the Advisor of the Year award is a great way to thank them for all their hard work. In order to nominate your chapter advisor, please prepare a letter detailing why your advisor deserves this award. Nomination letter must be received on or before registration April 7, 2017 by 6pm. Please email your submission to: Jennifer Johnson PA PBL State Advisor papbltesting@gmail.com BUSINESSPERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD Each year, Phi Beta Lambda recognizes an outstanding person in the business community at the State Leadership Conference. This is your opportunity for your chapter to submit a candidate for the award. Please type this form or provide the information in a Microsoft Word Document. Name: Business Title: Business address: Phone number: ( ) Please state why your chapter feels this person should be nominated for Businessperson of the Year. Nomination letter must be received on or before registration April 7, 2017 by 6pm. Please email your submission to: Jennifer Johnson PA PBL State Advisor papbltesting@gmail.com Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda 2017 State Leadership Conference Packet P a g e 22

GOLD SEAL AWARD OF MERIT 46th Annual Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda Outstanding Chapter Criteria 2016 2017 Please see the PA PBL website for the criteria and form. The criteria for this award (see Outstanding Chapter Criteria online. First, it will serve as a guide in preparing for local chapter activities. Secondly, it will be used to determine the outstanding chapters in the state. Thirdly, it will be used to recommend to the national office those chapters that should receive the Hollis and Kitty Guy Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit at the 2017 National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, CA. 1. The chapter advisor must complete this form in its entirety 2. Supporting materials must be typed, logically presented, bound or placed in a pocket folder, and received by the deadline. 3. This form must be received at registration on Friday, April 7, 2017 by 6pm. Total Points (from Outstanding Chapter Criteria): Chapter: President s name: Advisor s name: Advisor s school address: Advisor s phone: Date submitted: NOTE: The PA Testing Coordinator reserves the right to confirm any and all information submitted with appropriate sources for official confirmation. Should the PA Testing Coordinator, or PA State Chairperson, find any chapters demonstrating unprofessional and unethical behavior by attempting to claim points in multiple categories, not adhering to the March 1, 2016 February 28, 2017 dates, or claiming points through the duties and responsibilities of chapter state officers, no points will be awarded to those items. REPORTS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED AT REGISTRATION BY 6:00p.m. ANY REPORTS RECEIVED AFTER 6:00p.m. ON FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 2017 WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda 2017 State Leadership Conference Packet P a g e 23

PENNSYLVANIA PHI BETA LAMBDA WHO'S WHO GUIDELINES (CUMULATIVE) 2016-2017 INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Each chapter is eligible to nominate one person for this award. The chapter advisor must complete this form accurately and completely. The Who s Who in Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda Award is awarded to one nominated student in each chapter. 2. Who s Who Certificates will be presented to each Phi Beta Lambda member for whom the chapter advisor submits a completed form. The Phi Beta Lambda member with the most points will be chosen as Pennsylvania s designee to receive the Who s Who in National Phi Beta Lambda Award at the 2017 National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, CA. 3. Supporting materials must be typed, logically presented, and bound or placed in a pocket folder. 4. This form must be received at registration on Friday, April 7, 2017 by 6:00p.m. 5. Please submit this form at registration. 6. Any questions regarding this form should be directed to Mr. Robert Kollar. 7. The Who s Who criteria are cumulative. Submissions should include the member s entire Phi Beta Lambda career. NOTE: THE PENNSYLVANIA COMPETITIVE EVENTS COORDINATOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONFIRM ANY AND ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED WITH APPROPRIATE SOURCES FOR OFFICIAL CONFIRMATION. Student Name: Student s Chapter: Who s Who Nomination Submission Form Advisor Signature: Nomination form must be received on or before registration April 7, 2017 by 6pm. Please email your submission to: Jennifer Johnson PA PBL State Advisor papbltesting@gmail.com Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda 2017 State Leadership Conference Packet P a g e 24

Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda Outstanding Member of the Year Scholarship This scholarship is designed to recognize outstanding Pennsylvania PBL members for their activity and involvement in the association at the local and state levels. A panel of judges will review the applications and one recipient will be chosen to receive this honor. Application Receipt Deadline: February 25, 2017, by email submission Individual Award: $500 Eligibility: Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.25. Must be a dues-paid member of PBL. Must be a Who s Who Award Nominee Application Procedure: Each application must be accompanied by a one-page cover letter summarizing PBL, career/business, leadership, and community activities; a resume outlining PBL activities, educational achievements, etc. and one letter of recommendation. Applications must meet all of the criteria to be considered. Submit all application materials in one email by February 25, 2017 to: Jen Johnson papbltesting@gmail.com Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda 2017 State Leadership Conference Packet P a g e 25

STUDENT CONTRACT Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda 2017 State Leadership Conference Packet P a g e 26

PENNSYLVANIA PHI BETA LAMBDA 2017 State Leadership Conference Student Contract I understand that Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda (PA-PBL) is a professional organization and that I must act, dress and portray myself as a professional at all times while representing PA-PBL. I agree to participate in the workshops / events each day at the conference. I agree to the items presented in the attached code of conduct. I understand and agree that PA-PBL will not be responsible for any consequences that result from my engaging in behavior that does not adhere to the student contract and code of conduct. I am representing (Name of School) and PA-PBL at this conference and if I act in a manner which is unacceptable to the College / University and / or PA-PBL, I may forfeit my membership and may not be allowed to attend or participate in conferences and other PA-PBL events in the future. I understand that if I act in a way which is unacceptable to my College / University, they may be notified of my actions at the discretion of the State Executive Council. I understand that if I leave the conference area or hotel at any point, I am personally responsible for anything that may happen to me. Furthermore, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda and its officers, agents and employees from any and all liability for any injury or loss and all claims, demands and actions at law or in equity that may hereafter at any time be brought by me, or anyone acting on my behalf, for the purpose of enforcing a claim for damages because of any injury to me resulting from or in any way related to my participation in the aforesaid program / activity. Name (Print) Signature Date Chapter Advisor s Name (contact information only) This form is to be submitted WITH the Code of Conduct at Registration, Friday, April 7, 2017 by 6:00p.m. Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda 2017 State Leadership Conference Packet P a g e 27

Code of Conduct Pennsylvania PBL has developed a Code of Conduct for all members and advisors attending any Pennsylvania PBL conference and/or event. Please initial each line: 1. I agree to behave in a courteous and respectful manner, refraining from language and actions that might bring discredit upon myself, my school, other delegates, advisers, or PBL. 2. I agree to obey all local, state, and federal laws. Any infraction of the law may result in criminal prosecution. 3. I agree to conduct myself in a manner conducive to an educational and professional conference. 4. I agree to report all accidents, injuries, and illnesses to the local or state advisor immediately. 6. I agree to act as a guest of the hotel and conference center. I must obey the rules of the facilities. The facilities have the right to ask a member or members to leave. I will not throw anything out of windows or over balconies. I will not run down hallways. I will keep noise at a reasonable volume, especially in the hotel. Remember there are other guests in the hotels who have rights as well. Trash (this includes pizza boxes, bottles, cans, etc.) must be placed in the proper receptacles and not left on guest room or meeting room floors. Individuals or chapters responsible for damages to any property or furnishings will be responsible for its repair or replacement. Disregarding or Violating the Code of Conduct By initialing the lines above, I have read and agreed to the terms in the Code of Conduct and understand that any infraction will be dealt with by the SEC and State Advisors. Disciplinary action may include but is not limited to, forfeiture of privileges to attend further events (including National Conferences), confinement to your hotel room, dismissal from the conference, and being sent home at your own expense. The State Executive Committee and the State Advisors reserve the right to contact school officials to report any disciplinary issues from the offending school. In the event that a local, state, or federal law has been broken, local law enforcement will be contacted. This form is to be submitted WITH the Student Contract at Registration, on Friday, April 7, 2017 by 6:00p.m. Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda 2017 State Leadership Conference Packet P a g e 28

PHOTOGRAPHY INTERNSHIP Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda 2017 State Leadership Conference Packet P a g e 29

Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda Photography Internship This internship is designed to give Pennsylvania PBL members a chance to use their photography skills to help the State Chapter. For your services, PA PBL will pay you $200. Please note that this professional experience would provide a great line item on any resume as well as a significant edge over other budding photographers. Application Receipt Deadline: February 25, 2017, by email submission Qualifications: Own a DSLR camera of at least 30-60mpx Commit to taking the required number of photographs at each stage of the conference o 100 Photographs at the opening ceremonies o 100 Photographs during the workshops o 100 Photographs during meals o 100 Photographs during the Awards Ceremony o At least 1 photograph of each individual chapter Required number of photos may vary. Please note that quality photos take president over a quantity of photos. Submit a resume and small electronic portfolio of your photography work Please send all submissions to: Dylan McCauley PA PBL State Secretary papblsecretary@gmail.com Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda 2017 State Leadership Conference Packet P a g e 30

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda 2017 State Leadership Conference Packet P a g e 31

FBLA-PBL Standards of Professional Conduct FBLA-PBL Code of Conduct FBLA-PBL members have an excellent reputation. Your conduct at every FBLA-PBL function should make a positive contribution to extending that reputation. Listed here are rules of conduct for the National Leadership Conference. All delegates will be expected to: 1. Behave in a courteous and respectful manner, refraining from language and actions that might bring discredit upon themselves, their school, other delegates, advisers, or upon FBLA-PBL. 2. Obey all local, state, and federal laws. 3. Avoid conduct not conducive to an educational conference. Such conduct includes, but is not limited to, actions disrupting the businesslike atmosphere, association with non-conference individuals, or activities that endanger self or others (running in the General Sessions, standing on chairs, using laser pointers during workshops, bodysurfing at dances, etc.) 4. Keep your advisers informed of your activities and whereabouts at all times. Accidents, injuries, and illnesses must be reported to the local or state advisers immediately. 5. Observe the curfews as listed in the conference program. Local and state advisers as well as security personnel will enforce curfews. Curfew is defined as being in your own assigned room by the designated hour. 6. Avoid alcoholic beverages (for those under 21 years of age) and controlled or illegal substances of any form. These items must not be used or possessed at any time, or under any circumstances. Use or possession of such substances may subject the delegate to criminal prosecution. 7. Act as guests of the hotel and conference center. Participants must obey the rules of these facilities. The facilities have the right to ask a member or members to leave. Do not throw anything out of windows or over balconies. Do not run down hallways. Noise should be kept at a reasonable volume, especially in the hotels. Remember there are other guests in the hotels that have rights as well. Trash (this includes pizza boxes, bottles, cans, etc.) must be placed in the proper receptacles and not left on guest room or meeting room floors. Individuals or chapters responsible for damages to any property or furnishings will be responsible for its repair or replacement. Local and state advisers are responsible for the supervision of delegate conduct. Disregarding or Violating the Code of Conduct Delegates who disregard or violate this code will be subject to disciplinary action, including, but not limited to, forfeiture of privileges to attend further events, confinement to your hotel room, and dismissal from the conference, and being sent home at your own expense. Parents and/or guardians will be notified and FBLA-PBL reserves the right to notify law enforcement officials. FBLA-PBL Dress Code FBLA-PBL members and advisers should develop an awareness of the image one s appearance projects. The purpose of the dress code is to uphold the professional image of the association and its members and to prepare students for the business world. Appropriate attire is required for all attendees advisers, members, and guests at all general sessions, competitive events, regional meetings, workshops, and other activities unless otherwise stated in the conference program. Conference name badges are part of this dress code and must be worn for all conference functions. Professional attire acceptable for official FBLA-PBL activities includes: Males Business suit with collar dress shirt and necktie or Sport coat, dress slacks, collar shirt, and necktie or Dress slacks, collar shirt, and necktie. Banded collar shirt may be worn only if sport coat or business suit is worn. Dress shoes and socks. Females Business suit with blouse or Business pantsuit with blouse or Skirt or dress slacks with blouse or sweater or Business dress. Capris or gauchos with coordinating jacket/suit, worn below the knee Dress shoes. Inappropriate attire, for both men and women, includes: Jewelry in visible body piercing, other than ears Denim or chambray fabric clothing of any kind, overalls, shorts, skorts, stretch or stirrup pants, exercise or bike shorts Backless, see-through, tight-fitting, spaghetti straps, strapless, extremely short, or low-cut blouses/tops/dresses/skirts T-shirts, Lycra, spandex, midriff tops, tank tops, bathing suits Sandals, athletic shoes, industrial work shoes, hiking boots, bare feet, or over-the-knee-boots Athletic wear, including sneakers Hats or flannel fabric clothing Bolo ties Visible foundation garments CLARIFICATION Many women s two-piece suits are currently designed so that they do not require a blouse. Therefore, this will be accepted. In addition, sling-back shoes, open-toe shoes, and sleeveless dresses are accepted Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda 2017 State Leadership Conference Packet P a g e 32

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