What is FBLA-PBL
Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta
Lambda is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) educational
association of student members preparing
for careers in business or who are just simply
interested in learning more about the free
enterprise system.
FBLA helps students develop leadership
abilities, and prepare for entry into, and
advancement within, a business or businessrelated occupation. Members learn how to
engage in business enterprise, how to direct
the affairs of a group, and how to compete
honorably in competitive events. These
activities help prepare students to be better
employees and better citizens.
Pennsylvania FBLA
Leadership Program
State Leadership Workshop
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
October 23 - 24, 2011
Regional Workshops
Organized by region
October-December
Regional Conferences
Organized by region
December-March
Who Can Join FBLA-PBL?
Anyone who is interested in business or
business-related careers can and should join
FBLA-PBL.
Anyone can become a
professional member. If you would like more
information on FBLA-PBL, visit our website at
www.pafbla.org.
There are over 270,000 active members in
over 12,000 chartered chapters in 50 states,
Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, U.S. Territories,
and Department of Defense Dependent
Schools worldwide. In Pennsylvania during
the last school year, there were 298 active
chapters organized into 28 different regions.
There were over 12,500 members during the
2009-2010 school year. Membership is open
to students in Grades 9-12, and middle-level
membership is open to students in Grades 58.
National Fall Leadership Conference
Philadelphia, PA
November 3-4, 2011
State Leadership Conference
Hershey, PA
April 16-18, 2012
National Leadership Conference
San Antonio, Texas
July 15-21, 2012
The Future Business Leaders of America-Phi
Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) is a non-profit
organization that assists students interested
in business related careers. FBLA-PBL gives
students a chance to gain experience in
various business fields and meet new and
interesting people. The association has four
divisions in which one can get involved.
 FBLA Middle Level—for intermediate,
middle, & junior high school students
 FBLA High School Level—for high
school students in grades 9-12
 Phi Beta Lambda—for post–secondary
school students
 Professional Division—for business
people, educators, parents, and
anyone who supports the goals of the
association.
FBLA-PBL offers its members a variety of
opportunities to get involved and gain
power.
 Leadership training—members can attend
workshops and conferences at the
regional, state, and national level in
which they can participate in leadership
development seminars.
 Competitive
Events—this
program
exemplifies the range of activities and
focus of FBLA-PBL. With tests to take in
almost every business-related field,
everyone is sure to find something they’ll
enjoy.
 Community Service—This is one of the
core goals of FBLA-PBL. Chapters and
their members are encouraged to
develop community service projects that
will contribute to the IMPROVEMENT OF
HOME, BUSINESS, AND COMMUNITY.
PURPOSE
FBLA GOALS
FBLA-PBL provides innovative leadership
development
programs
to
bring
business and education together in a
positive
working
relationship.
Participation in FBLA-PBL can have a
direct impact on the direction and
success of a young person's career.
Millions of students have learned
through active membership in FBLA-PBL
about the world of business and what is
expected of them in the workplace.
 Develop competent, aggressive business
leadership
•••
 Strengthen the confidence of students in
themselves and their work
•••
 Create more interest in and
understanding of American business
enterprise
•••
 Encourage members in the
development of individual projects
which contribute to the improvement of
home, business, and community
•••
 Develop character, prepare for useful
citizenship, and foster patriotism
•••
 Encourage and practice efficient money
management
•••
 Encourage scholarship and promote
school loyalty
•••
 Assist students in the establishment of
occupational goals
•••
 Facilitate the transition from school to
work
•••
For more information, or to learn how to start an active
chapter, please contact a member of the State
Committee below:
Executive Director:
Mr. Bruce Boncal
[email protected] e-mail
PA Conference Coordinator:
Mrs. Janet Skiles
[email protected] e-mail
Competitive Events Coordinator:
Mrs. Candace Claar
[email protected] e-mail
Competitive Events Coordinator:
Ms. Stephanie Rowe
[email protected] e-mail
WHHAATT IISS
PEENNNNSSYYLLVVAANNIIAA FBLA?
The mission of FBLA-PBL is to
bring business and education
together in a positive working
relationship through innovative
leadership and career
development programs