Phi Beta Lambda-Florida Chapter is a nonprofit, local, district,
State and nationally affiliated organization for all postsecondary
students participating in business education programs. Our purpose
is to provide as an integral part of the instructional program,
additional opportunities for postsecondary students in business
education to develop vocational and career supportive competencies
and to promote civic and personal responsibility.
The High Tech Center North chapter, Rho Beta Epsilon, was organized
and founded by Melody Garner, the Office Support Technology Program
instructor. Miss Garner was affiliated with the Phi Beta Lambda
while attending Alabama A&M University. In December 1994 Miss
Garner started a chapter with 19 members. The members spent one
week of initiation learning the history and the responsibility
of the organization. Following the initiation period was the Chapter
Installation Ceremony.
Phi Beta Lambda is involved in professional development, civic,
service, social, and financial activities. Professional Development
activates increase knowledge of various business and office occupations,
providing valuable career orientation and goal-setting opportunities.
Civic activates help the chapter get involved and contribute directly
to the community's benefit. Members recognize the importance of
being responsible citizens and form networks with business and
community leaders. Service activities are serving those in need
has a unique and immeasurable reward-an inner satisfaction of
helping someone. Social activities are when chapters work hard
and need time out for recreational, fun events. Fundraising is
important in any FBLA-PBL chapter. Revenues above and beyond dues
income are needed to support the local chapter's activities.
One of the chapters newest endeavor is opening a school bookstore.
The bookstore will open June 12, 1995. Phi Beta Lambda has organized
the bookstore and will manage the store daily.
Phi Beta Lambda Business Organization main function is to provide
leadership experiences and for reinforcing specific vocational
skills. The chapter here at High Tech Center North is successful
going and experiencing new ideas.