Stanly Community College, North Carolina

Local Chapter

Annual Business

Report

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Introduction

Top left to right: SCC delegates arriving at 75th Anniversary National Conference; Chapter

president Amy Ray receiving state Legacy Leadership Award; Campaign Manager Bradley

Arrowood nominating SCC’s winning candidate for state president, Katrina Sams; Gold

Seal Chapter, Outstanding Chapter, and Diamond Chapter awards received at National

Conference; PBL bulletin board in main campus hallway; Chapter President Britney Pouch

with National President Kimberly Clark at state fall conference; Jasmine and Summer

ready for NCPBL Scholarship interviews; Ms. Chaney, Amy Ray, Brooke Zerweck, and Mr.

Hazlett after the ribbons fell as part of PBL’s 75th Anniversary celebration at National

Conference.

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STANLY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

PHI BETA LAMBDA / Chapter #6620 ALBEMARLE, NORTH CAROLINA

2017-2018 LOCAL CHAPTER ANNUAL BUSINESS REPORT

Editors: Britney Pouch, Monica Chang, Shiny Vang, Giselle Chavez

Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………1

Activities to Benefit Chapter and Members………………………………...………............ 4

Activities to Benefit Other Individuals and Organizations………………………..……… 10

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

February 26, 2018

Chapter Members:

As Stanly Community College Phi Beta Lambda Chapter President, I am pleased to present our

Local Chapter Annual Business Report. We have strived to “elevate our futures” during this

forty-fourth year of our chapter. We have been involved in local, state, and national PBL

activities in addition to being visible on our campus and in the community as we have met the

goals of our organization.

Two of the highlights of the year are the election of two of our members as state officers and the

“Diamond Chapter” award at the National Leadership Conference. Although they later

transferred to universities, Katrina Sams and Amy Ray were Stanly Community College

students when they were elected as president and historian of NCPBL. Only 26 chapters in the

nation received “Diamond Chapter” awards in celebration of Future Business Leaders of

America-Phi Beta Lambda’s 75th Anniversary as a national organization. SCC’s delegates at the

national conference received special ribbons for their name badges.

Our chapter has participated in a myriad of activities including hosting a state fall “Kick-Off”

and attending the spring “Tip-Off.” We also participated in all the activities of the state Fall

Leadership Development Conference, and we received a “Gold Star Chapter” award and were

excited that our table won First Place at the Mardi Gras social!

March of Dimes has continued to be a priority. During PBL Month, we sponsored speakers each

week, recognized our advisers, and presented our Business Person of the Year award. This report

will reflect on those and the other campus, community, and PBL activities of the year.

My best wishes to our members attending the upcoming State Leadership Conference and then

the 2018 National Leadership Conference in Baltimore in June. With one another and through

the year’s programs and projects, we have “elevated” our friendships and our futures.

Britney

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2017 – 2018 Stanly Community College PBL Membership (23)

Britney Pouch, President

Samantha Vang, Vice PresidentMonica Chang, Vice President Shiny Vang, Secretary

Amber McIlwaine, Historian

Giselle Chavez, Treasurer,

SGA Representative

Sara Bryant, Social Director

Bradley Arrowood

Jasmine Cruz

Summer Freeman

Paris Granger

Wanda Hammonds

Arlesha Kendrick

Nancy LeeVearra Lo

Nick LowderLyric Medley

Samantha Mason

Wendy Morgan

Julia Vang Cindy

Xiong Brooke

Zerwerck

2017 – 2018 SCC Advisers, Professional Division Members

Dana A. Chaney, Adviser

Dan Hazlett, Adviser

Gina R. Airheart

Karen Atwood

Steve Blackwelder

Tonia Blackwood

Josanna Busby

Jonathan Evans

Rick Gardner

Martha Sue H Hall

Carolyn Laudati

Chantell Williams Mayo

Christopher D. McDaniel

Jeri B. Nester

Calvin Sams

Susan L.Stinson

Trent Terrell

2017 – 2018 State Leadership

President – Katrina Sams, Stanly Community College/Western Carolina University

Secretary – Luke Miller, Barton College Central Region Vice President – Joshua Howard, Wake Technical Community College

Eastern Region Vice President – Luis Reyes, Barton College

Western Region Vice President – Angela Lore, Asheville-Buncombe Tech Community College

Historian – Amy Ray, Stanly Community College/University North Carolina Charlotte

State Adviser – Mr. Dan Hazlett, Stanly Community College

SIZE OF SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY

Established in July 1971, Stanly Community College was established in July 1971. Seated and

online enrollment is approximately 3,245, and business-related curriculums include Business

Administration, Accounting, and Information Systems Networking. The SCC PBL chapter

was chartered in 1974 and has attended every State Leadership Conference, 40 of 42 National

Leadership Conferences, and the chapter has received state and national “Gold Seal Chapter”

designations 37 years! Albemarle, North Carolina, is the county seat of Stanly County, located

approximately 45 miles east of Charlotte, and the city population is approximately 15,000. The

economy has transitioned from a traditionally textile and agriculture community to mobile

home, as well as cotton and poultry industries. An increasing number of residents travel to

Charlotte to work, especially business graduates, who find employment in the many banks in

Charlotte. Seven county commissioners comprise the decision-making group for Stanly

County. Stanly Community College PBL was pleased to have Martha Sue Harris Hall, the

1981 chapter president, elected as the first woman elected as a commissioner (1994).

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Activities to Benefit Chapter and Members

Top left to right: Amber and Britney preparing chapter display; chapter members

distributing financial information at campus Spring Fling; El Bella Gardens Owner

speaking on entrepreneurship at chapter meeting; chapter representatives on large monitors

as present PBL Month Proclamation to county board of commissioners; celebrating First

Place for best table at state fall conference social event; meeting at Chamber of Commerce

office with CEO and former PBL president Kathy Almond; Monica, Shiney, and Julia doing

last-minute review for state PBL “NON-Trivia” contest at fall conference.

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PROGRAM OF WORK

Stanly Community College PBL - 2017-2018 Program of Work

Throughout Work on membership recruitment and maintain Facebook page

Year and Instagram accomplished

April 2017 Attend 2017 NCPBL State Leadership Conference accomplished

Nominate a candidate for state office accomplished

May 2017 Participate in College Student Honors Ceremony accomplished

Submit Financial Materials on national conference to college accomplished

June 2017 Participate in 2017 National Leadership Conference, Anaheim accomplished

Be named a “Diamond Chapter” in celebration of FBLA-PBL’s

75th Anniversary accomplished

August 2017 Returning members planning session accomplished

Prepare membership recruitment brochure/update bulletin boards accomplished

Visit classes for recruitment as invited accomplished

Recruit Professional Division members accomplished

Sept 2017 Participate in SCC FallFest accomplished

Make NCPBL Foundation contribution accomplished

Oct. 2017 Attend NCPBL “Kick-Off” accomplished

Register members by October 20 deadline accomplished

Submit chapter news to state historian by October 20 accomplished

Complete NCPB “Gold Star Chapter” criteria/form accomplished

Submit application for NCPBL Scholarship accomplished

Nov. 2017 Attend NCPBL Fall Leadership Development Conference; have accomplished

Membership recruitment booth and “NON-Trivia” team

Conduct American Enterprise Day activity accomplished

Dec. 2017 Hold Christmas social accomplished

Jan. 2018 Prepare/distribute brochure on competitive events accomplished

Feb. 2018 Do Business Person of Year selection/presentation accomplished

Attend County Commissioners to sign PBL Week Proclamation accomplished

Do “Community Service Day” activity accomplished

Organize a “Connecting Chapters” project with nearby chapters accomplished

Recognize chapter advisers for “Adviser Recognition Day” accomplished

Organize February Monday Speaker Series for campus accomplished

Participate in the state “Food Lion Feeds” Food Drive accomplished

March 2018 Register for 2018 PBL State Leadership Conference/Competitions accomplished

Assist with FBLA State Leadership Conference committed

Complete Gold Seal Chapter materials accomplished

Nominate chapter members for college leadership awards accomplished

April 2018 Participate in 2017 PBL State Leadership Conference registered

Nominate member for state office selected

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RECRUITMENT ACTIVITIES

“A Legacy of Leadership” Brochures “Elevate Your Future” has been the membership recruitment theme for the year. Membership brochures and membership forms were distributed to business-related classes. The cover used the official theme logo and included pictures from the 206-2017 year. Additional text issued an “invitation” to join PBL and basics about the organization. This theme was repeated throughout recruitment materials and displays including a bulletin board in the Snyder Building where business classes are held.

Chapter Social Media

A chapter Facebook page and an Instagram account continued to facilitate communication of

chapter news and events in a social media format and to reach online students. Business cards

with the social media links have been distributed at recruitment events and networking

opportunities, and have been made consistently available on the bulletin board and with other

recruitment materials. A marquee at the entrance to the campus displays up-to-date information

on PBL meetings, activities, and membership deadlines, and a brochure with a list of PBL

competitive events was distributed in all business-related classes during February. The brochure

was sent electronically to all students enrolled in business.

Display Cases and Bulletin Board Located on the second floor of the Snyder Building at SCC are trophies, plaques, and awards received by the chapter over its history. Included are the 1974 chartering certificate and the newest item, the 2017 state and national Gold Seal Chapter plaques. The large display is one of the best recruitment tools for the chapter. A nearby large bulletin board is used to display chapter photos, recruitment brochures, and news articles.

College Cable TV Station, Website, and Facebook, E-blast, Calendar and Newsflush

Announcements regarding Phi Beta Lambda activities and membership were carried throughout

the year on the campus closed circuit television monitors located in the entries to each building

and the campus cafeteria. These are carried on the local cable station, SCC TV – Channel 21.

The homepage of the Stanly Community College website carries all the news articles that have

been released about the college. Throughout the year, numerous articles and pictures about PBL

were listed and archived, again providing valuable recruitment materials for potential members

as they checked the website. A banner on the homepage promoted National PBL Week and had

a “for more information about PBL” link including a photo gallery of 150 PBL pictures. The

SCC “Newsflush,” posted in campus bathrooms, carried PBL announcements.

State Recruitment Award

At the 2017 Fall Leadership Conference, Stanly Community College entered the “Presidents’

Award” competition for the best display of recruitment materials. The display won Third Place.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

2017 State Leadership Development Conference

The 63rd Annual State Leadership Conference was held in Charlotte, North Carolina, April 4-6, 2017, at the Hilton Charlotte University Place. The theme for the conference was “A Legacy of Leadership.” Several former SCC PBL officers and a current PD-F member attended the event

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and helped judge the competitive events. In addition to the business and competitive events activities, the conference included an SLC Leadership Development series featuring eight

workshops. Delegates who attended at least four of the sessions received certificates recognizing their participating in this leadership development program. Four delegates from the chapter participated in the series and received certificates. Chapter members also designed and worked

at the campaign booths for our candidates for state office.

2017 Stanly Community College Leadership and Honors Ceremony The Annual SCC Student Leadership Convocation and Luncheon for 2017 was held in May. Nine students were selected to be recognized for their leadership roles in campus activities and organizations during the year, and Amy Ray and Dony Santos were the PBL recipients. Student Life Director Rick Oelfke introduced the recipients and presented each with a college medallion. Katrina Sams was presented a special award recognizing her election as PBL state president.

2017 Fall Leadership Development Conference Stanly Community College had ten members and two advisers at the State Phi Beta Lambda Fall Leadership Conference at the Wyndham Hotel in Greensboro on November 3-4. “Elevate Your Fuure” was the theme. SCC members participated in networking, idea exchange sessions, and workshops. Each of the workshop sessions included a topic related to Leadership Development, Business/Entrepreneurship, Career Preparation, and PBL Development, and delegates could attend a cross section of topics or put together a complete track on those areas. A highlight of the conference was a Mardi Gras-themed social. SCC won First Place for the best decorated table! SCC was also presented with the “Gold Star Chapter” award for accomplishing a list of state goals by the October 20 initial membership reporting date. Chapter President Britney Pouch accepted the “Gold Star” award from Ms. Bobbie Brown, North Carolina PBL’s first state president, when she was a student in 1954 at East Carolina University.

Election, Officer Planning Meetings, Installation Returning members met in August at Pizza Hut for a social and then on campus to make plans for the year and design recruitment materials. Officers were nominated and elected.

Leadership Speaker Rick Gardner

On February 5th, PBL members and Stanly Community College students were invited to the first speaker series for National PBL month. The speaker series was held at Stanly Community, which was convenient to the members and students. The first speaker to be welcomed and positively impact PBL members, and SCC students was Rick Gardener. Rick Gardener shared his tips on professional dress code for success.

CAREER EXPLORATION AND PREPARATION

February Career Exploration and Preparation Speakers On February 20, Kim Mcllwaine, owner of Il Bella Gardens, was welcomed as a speaker for a

chapter meeting open to the college. Ms. Mcllwaine effectively discussed entrepreneurship skills

and tips for future success while sharing her business story.

Mr. Chad Nichols, a former bank manager, spoke to the chapter on February 13th about financial

planning and money-related issues. Topics were how to avoid accumulating debt, maintaining a

good credit score and investments. Several college employees also attended the meeting.

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On February 27th, Mr. Phil Baucom and Mr. Joe Pollard introduced and taught the PBL chapter

the latest trends in Technology for personal and business use. Their topics also covered privacy.

Business Clothing Closet

Realizing many students do not have appropriate attire for job interviews, PBL organized a

business clothing closet as part of the college’s food pantry. Items are donated, and students can

take as need with no charge or without returning.

Civil Rights Monitoring Committee

Britney Pouch, Monica Chang, Lyric Medley, and Sara Bryant were asked to serve as the four

student representatives on the college’s Civil Rights Monitoring Committee.

BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS

March of Dimes

The chapter set up a booth at the campus FallFest to raise money for March of Dimes. The

booth coordinated with the “Pirates of SCC” theme. PBL’ers Shiny Vang and Samantha Vang

did a painting of a pirate and a mermaid with faces cut out for students and staff to have photos

done. Little Tokyo Restaurant and Eastgate Cinema provided giftcards to be used for a drawing.

Downtown Development Association’s “College Night”

On August 24th, the Downtown Development Association sponsored a “College Night” at

Market Station. Businesses had booths, there was a DJ, and food was available. Students from

SCC and Pfeiffer University were invited to participate. SCC PBL did a “Legacy of Leadership”

display with pictures of local leaders when they were PBL members. Little Tokyo and Eastgate

Theater provided gifts for a raffle for March of Dimes.

Chamber Of Commerce, Downtown Development Association, Small Business Center Tour

On November 15th, in recognition of American Enterprise Day, SCC PBL toured the Stanly

County Chamber of Commerce, the SCC Economic Development and Small Business Center,

and the Albemarle Downtown Development Corporation, all located in Downtown Albemarle.

At each location, the president or director spoke to the group about the work of the organization

and its influence on job growth. Ms. Kathy Almond, 1982 SCC PBL president, is the recently

selected president of the Albemarle/Stanly County Chamber of Commerce, and former PBL

member Alicia Herrin is director of the Small Business Center. Following the tour, the group

had supper at Second Street Sundries Coffee and Café, which opened in 2015, with a mission to

provide employment opportunities for individuals with autism.

Lunch with City Councilman

Chapter members and advisers met with former PBL member Dexter Townsend, Albemarle City

Councilman and the 2017 Stanly County Citizen of the Year. He spoke about several areas the

City Council was working on, including a Downtown renovation project. An article about Mr.

Townsend in “Discovering Stanly” magazine included references to his PBL involvement.

“Food Lion Feeds” Food Drive

PBL sponsored a major campus food drive and raised over 1,400 pounds of canned goods for

the Food Lion Grocery Stores “Food Lion Feeds” program. (Details are in a later section.)

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CHAPTER FUNDRAISING

Since new campus guidelines have limited organization fund-raising projects, the college has

been extremely generous to PBL in providing funds for participating in state and national

conferences. Registration, hotel, and travel expenses totally nearly $6,000 were covered through

Student Activity Fee Funds for the 2017 State Leadership Conference, the 2017 National

Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California, the 2017 State Fall Leadership Development

Conference, and the up-coming 2018 State Leadership Conference. The college allowed PBL

the exception of collecting at FallFest and SpringFling for March of Dimes. The treasury of the

chapter is handled through the SCC Fiscal Affairs Office. Chapter dues are $25 ($5 local, $10

state, $10 national). From chapter dues, $35 contributions are made to the NCPBL Professional

Division-Foundation scholarship and general funds and a dollar per member to March of Dimes.

PUBLIC RELATIONS ACTIVITIES AND CHAPTER PUBLICITY

Local Newspapers, Radio and TV Throughout the year PBL submitted information on the chapter to the SCC public information officer, who prepared releases for approximately 20 area newspapers and radio stations. The local newspaper also carried photographs with the releases on a number of articles, including the chapter’s participation in conferences, the Business Person of the Year selection, and awards won by the chapter. These releases are archived and obtained by linking to http:/www.thesnaponline.com/ and searching the keyword Phi Beta Lambda. PBL utilized the SCC TV station with chapter announcements and pictures promoting events and programs. The local cable station carried the County Commissioners’ meeting at which PBL members spoke.

National Publicity

A picture of chapter officers with County Commissioner, Mr. Gene McIntyre, signing a FBLA-

PBL Week proclamation was featured in the Spring 2017 edition of the PBL Business Leader.

Mr. Hazlett was interviewed by National President Kimberly Clark and featured on the national

website and social media on Friday of National PBL Week.

Campus Publicity and SCC Website PBL announcements are carried often on the SCC electronic marquee at the campus entrance, as

well as SCC’s “Newsflush” flyers that are posted monthly in bathrooms. Once each semester, the chapter is allowed to send an email “blast” to all registered students. Articles about PBL are carried on the college’s website under the “news release” listing on the front page.

Phi Beta Lambda State Newsletter SCC submitted articles for the state “Chapter News” website sections for both the fall and spring deadlines. The fall edition featured pictures of the SCC delegation at the national conference. The Spring 2018 newsletter featured pictures of chapter delegates at the County Commissioners’ meeting to have a FBLA-PBL Week Proclamation signed and the presentation of the Business Person of the Year award to Ms. Tracey Hayes.

Campus On-going PBL Promotions In addition to recruitment, the chapter used a large bulletin board in the main hallway of the Snyder Building for PBL promotions. Copies of news articles, pictures from PBL activities, and announcements are posted. An additional display with the chapter’s state and national awards is housed in the Snyder Building lobby. PBL had representatives attend and give reports at every monthly Student Government Association meeting during the year

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Activities to Benefit Other Individuals, Organization

Top left to right: Members collecting for Food Drive; Chapter display at Downtown

Development Association’s College Night festivities; marching for March of Dimes; Monica

and Giselle doing selfie after presenting Adviser Appreciation Day gifts to Ms. Chaney and

Mr. Hazlett; PBL assists with SCC’s “Holiday on the Hill” community activity; chapter

members presenting Little Tokyo Owner Ms. Hanh Tran with 2018 Business Person of the

Year Award.

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STATE AND NATIONAL PROJECTS

NCPBL State Executive Council At the 2017 State Conference, Stanly Community College’s Katrina Sams concluded her year as state historian. During the conference she was elected as State President for NCPBL. Following the conference, Amy Ray (SCC’s 2016-2017 chapter president, was appointed as state historian. Both attended quarterly meetings of the State Executive Council. SCC Adviser Dan Hazlett also serves on the Executive Council as State Adviser. The college hosted the fall meeting of the Council. An SCC gift was given each member.

NCPBL Professional Division-Foundation, Inc. Mr. Hazlett serves on the Board of Directors for the North Carolina Phi Beta Lambda Professional Division-Foundation, Inc. Also on the 10-member Board are former Stanly Community College members John Anderson and Rick Gardner. Both served as chapter and state presidents. The chapter made $35 contributions to the Foundation’s General Fund in honor of Business Person of the Year Hanh Tran and the Foundation Scholarship Fund in honor of Rick Oelfke, SCC Student Life Coordinator. PBL recognized Mr. Oelfke during a monthly SGA meeting. SCC was the host for the fall meeting of the PD-F Board.

FBLA-PBL 75th Anniversary

Various activities were held during the 2017 spring to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc. As part of the celebration, at the State Leadership Conference former presidents were invited to attend a general session as Ms. Bobbie Brown, NCPBL’s first state president in 1954, was presented with an NCPBL Honorary Life Membership. Rick Gardner, a former state president from SCC, had the honor of introducing her. Also on stage were Carolyn Rabon Laudati, Chuck Van Hoose, and John Anderson, all former state presidents from SCC. SCC members prepared a campus display of pictures of business, civic, and community leaders who were members of PBL while enrolled at the college. The highlight of the Anniversary was at the National Leadership Conference. SCC was one of 26 chapters that received “Diamond Anniversary Chapter” awards, and delegates had special ribbons for their name badges. SCC President Dr. Enamait used the PBL 75th Anniversary as the basis for one of his monthly editorials in the local newspaper.

March of Dimes SCC PBL raised funds for March of Dimes and will receive a recognition certificate and March of Dimes ribbons to wear with attendees’ name badges at the 2018 State Conference.

Community Service Day Project at Community Homeless Shelter

The chapter is doing its national Community Service Day project by serving a spaghetti dinner at the local homeless shelter on March 23. Members have details planned.

National Adviser Appreciation Day

Members recognized “Ms. C” and “Mr. H” on Adviser Appreciation Day with office door

decorations, a framed picture of the chapter’s fall conference delegation, and gift certificates.

TLLA – NCPBL’s “The Legacy Leadership Award” The Legacy Leadership Award is presented to chapters that have met a list of local, state, and national goals and is presented at the opening session of the State Leadership Conference and all members of TLLA chapters receive special ribbons for their nametags. SCC is one of two

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chapters who have received the award each year since it began in 1989. Requirements have been met for 2018 recognition and documentation prepared by Giselle Chavez.

NC PBL “Gold Star Chapter” NC PBL “Gold Star Chapter” awards are presented at the State Fall Leadership Development Conference to chapters who have completed a list of basic activities to begin the year. The SCC chapter was one of the chapters that received the award, and delegates will receive “Gold Star Chapter” ribbons for their nametags at State Leadership Conference.

National FBLA-PBL Month and Connecting Chapters

The SCC PBL chapter drafted a Proclamation for the Stanly County Board of Commissioners to sign recognizing National FBLA-PBL Week. The chapter invited officers of the Pfeiffer University PBL chapter and the West Stanly High School FBLA chapter to join them at the Commissioners meeting for the presentation. The commissioners meeting is televised. A banner on SCC’s website recognized FLBA-PBL Week.

Business Person of the Year Program In February, the chapter named Ms. Hanh Tran as its Business Person of the Year. Ms. Tran is

the owner of two Little Tokyo restaurants in Albemarle and is involved in many community

activities. The award was presented during a dinner meeting at River Wild.

OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS

SGA Coordinated Projects

In addition to the fundraisers held for March of Dimes and the homeless shelter meal, the

chapter has been involved in community service projects sponsored by the college’s Student

Government Association, including blood drives and collections for the county Pregnancy

Resource Center and the county Relay for Life (cancer). Britney Pouch, Monica Chang and

Giselle Chavez represented PBL as SGA Senators and coordinated the chapter’s participation.

SCC “Halloween on the Hill” and “Holiday on the Hill”

Two major community activities that PBL assisted with were the “Halloween on the Hill” and

“Holiday on the Hill” evenings. On Halloween, members helped decorate the campus and

provide activities for a safe Halloween for local children. Candy was distributed at various

places. PBL members also assisted with the clean-up afterward. In December, a similar

“Holiday on the Hill” activity was held. In addition to campus decorations, Santa was present

for pictures with the children (and the PBL’ers!). Both activities attracted large crowds.

NC FBLA

To assist NC Future Business Leaders of America, chapter members judged high school and

middle-level Gold Seal Chapter applicants, and Mr. Hazlett led a workshop on Parliamentary

Procedure at the FBLA State Leadership Conference.

Food Lion’s “Put Hunger Out of Business” and West Stanly Christian Ministries

A major project of the chapter during February was the “Put Hunger Out of Business”

campaign sponsored by Food Lion Grocery Store’s “Food Lion Feeds” program and the NC

PBL Professional Division-Foundation. The chapter collected over a 1,400 pounds of canned

food to contribute to West Stanly Christian Ministries. Members did promotional brochures

and campus announcements and then placed blue buckets at the doors of buildings.

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Conferences and Recognition

Top left to right: Stanly’s delegation showing off awards after 2017 State Leadership

Conference banquet; Stanly delegates with Ms. Bobbie Brown, NCPBL’s first state president

in 1954, following her being named an NCPBL Honorary Life Member at the 2017 State

Leadership Conference; Ms. Chaney making friends with the first celebrity she met upon

arrival in California; PBL’ers Katrina Sams, Amy Ray, Samantha Vang, and Dony Santos

displaying leadership and honors awards they received at graduation; Bradley Arrowood

and Britney Pouch smiling over state award in Business Decision Making; Amy Ray being

congratulated for Diamond Chapter Award by National Board of Directors Chair Lisa

Weeks during national conference; CC’s delegation finishing chapter display at state fall

conference; Mr. Hazlett having good time with Lucy and Marilyn at reception during

National Conference in California.

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PARTICIPATION IN PBL CONFERENCES

2017 State Leadership Conference Stanly Community College has attended the NCPBL State Leadership Conference every year since being chartered. SCC had eleven delegates registered for the 63rd Annual State Leadership Conference, held April 6-8 in Charlotte. Special guest at the conference was North Carolina’s own national officer, Southern Region Vice President McKenzie Worley from Appalachian State University, as well as Mr. Dwain Perry, a long-time retired adviser from Haywood Community College who presented the 2017 “The Legacy Leadership Awards.”

2017 National Leadership Conference Anaheim, California, was the site of the 2017 National Leadership Conference, and SCC had four delegates registered. During the conference, Mr. Hazlett administered the Business Decision Making and Future Business Executive events, and Ms. Chaney administered the Marketing Analysis and Decision Making event. Brooke Zerweck and Amy Ray were voting delegates, and Amy, as a state officer, presided at the state meetings held during NLC. While in Anaheim, chapter members went to DisneyLand and the beach!

2017 Fall Leadership Development Conference SCC has been represented at every state fall conference since the conferences began in 1975, and the campus hosted the 1981 and 1986 conferences. The 2017 North Carolina Fall Leadership Development Conference was held November 3-4 at the Greensboro Wyndham Hotel. Britney Pouch, Monica Chang, Julia Vang, Samantha Vang, Summer Freeman, Jasmine Cruz, Amber McIlwaine, Giselle Chavez, Ms. Chaney, and Mr. Hazlett were the SCC delegates. All members participated in the leadership development tracks and workshops.

2017 NCPBL “Kick-Off” and 2018 “Tip-Off”

Stanly Community College hosted the NCPBL Fall “Kick-Off,” with 12 delegates in attendance. Rowan-Cabarrus Community College hosted the NCPBL Spring “Tip-Off” session in February with five delegates attending. Ms. Chaney and Mr. Hazlett led sections at both programs.

2018 FBLA State Leadership Conference Katrina Sams and Mr. Hazlett attended the 2017 FBLA SLC. Katrina, along with other state officers, led a workshop entitled “L.E.A.D.E.R.” Each officer talked about a leadership characteristic. Mr. Hazlett led a workshop on “Legacy Lessons and Leaders” to go along with the 75th Anniversary celebration. Both worked with competitive events during the conference. They are scheduled to attend the 2018 FBLA SLC March 19, again leading workshops and working with competitive events.

2018 State Leadership Conference The chapter will attend the 2018 State Leadership Conference at the University Place Hilton in Charlotte, April 5-7. Attending will be Samantha Vang, Julia Vang, Britney Pouch, Monica Chang, Shiny Vang, Giselle Chavez, Lyric Medley, Sara Bryant, Nick Lowder, Bradley Arrowood, Samantha Mason, Wendy Morgan, Nancy Lee, and Ms. Chaney and Mr. Hazlett. Each member is entered in two competitive events, and the chapter is nominating Shiny Vang and possibly another member for state offices. Each is entered in two competitive events.

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OTHER CHAPTER AND INDIVIDUAL RECOGNITIONS EARNED

2017 Fall Leadership Development Conference President’s Award for Chapter Display – 3rd Place

Gold Star Chapter (completion of fall goals)

State Goals Recognition for Chapter For Meeting Goals for NCPBL Foundation and Scholarship Contributions

For March of Dimes Contribution

Stanly Community College

2017 Student Leadership Honors – Amy Ray and Dony Santos; Special Award – Katrina Sams

2017 Moffet Leadership Award – Samantha Vang

2017 Governor Scott Leadership Award – Dony Santos, Stanly Community College Nominee

2018 Outstanding Graduating Student Leader – Monica Chang, Finalist

2018 Outstanding SCC Alumnus Award – Chris McDaniel, Recipient2018 Student Leadership Honors – Britney Pouch

2018 Graduation Marshals – Britney Pouch, Lyric Medley, Sara Bryant, Julia Vang

COMPETITIVE EVENT WINNERS AND PARTICIPANTS

Event Winners and Participants 2017 State Leadership Conferences The Legacy Leadership Award

Gold Seal Chapter

Katrina Sams – Entrepreneurship Concepts (1st), Management Concepts (1st)

Bradley Arrowood, Small Business Plan (1st)

Amy Ray – Future Business Educator (2nd), Public Speaking (3rd)

Tony Lundry – Entrepreneurship Concepts (3rd), Hospitality Management (1st)

Bradley Arrowood and Britney Pouch – Business Decision Making (4th)

Britney Pouch – Job Interview (8th)

Samantha Vang – Retail Management, Organizational Behavior and Leadership (8th)

Dony Santos – Future Business Executive (3rd), Impromptu Speaking

Brooke Zerweck – Hospitality Management (1st), Sales Presentation (4th)

Deshavian Sanford - Management Concepts

Ms. Tracey Hayes, Financial Consultant H & R Block, NCPBL Business Person of the Year

Local Chapter Annual Business Report – 1st

“Who’s Who in NCPBL” – Amy Ray

Stanly Community College – Professional Division Chapter of the Year

Event Winners and Participants 2017 National Leadership Conference Gold Seal Chapter

Diamond Chapter Designation commemorating FBLA-PBL 75th Anniversary Outstanding Chapter Award (based on completion of national goals)

Amy Ray – Future Business Educator finalist Ms. Chaney, Professional Division Events

Agricultural Business (1st), Leadership (3rd) Mr. Hazlett – Recognized on stage as one of FBLA-PBL’s Legacy Leaders

Stanly Community College – Professional Division Membership (2nd in region & nation) Amy Ray and Brooke Zerweck – Voting Delegates