Rutgers FBLA-PBL

March for Babies and Relay for Life - Community Service

On Sunday, April 29th, Rutgers PBL will be participating in the March of Dimes walk to benefit healthy pregnancies and babies.

This will be a great opportunity to walk with other PBL members, enjoy the day and raise money for a good cause.

The walk will be at Johnson Park. Registration begins at 7:30am, and the walk starts at 9:00am.

If you're interested you should sign up on the PBL team . Our team name is "Rutgers Phi Beta Lambda F2234"

We will also be particpating in the Relay of Life being held on Friday, April 13th. You can join our team to particpate in the event. It should be a great time, and we're in it for a good cause.

Global Gateways

PBL has a lot of events coming up aside from General Meetings that you should keep on our radar.

Firstly, we will be hosting our annual event Global Gateways , which will give all students, no matter their major, the chance to learn about business practices/etiquette and economies of countries around the world.

There will be Guest Speakers with REAL International Business Experience! Many of the Rutgers Multi-Cultural Clubs & Organizations will also be attending.

The event will be held on Monday, April 16th at the Rutgers Student Center Multipurpose Room at 7:00pm. Don't miss it!

Feel free to RSVP on our Facebook Event Page

Eboard Elections Tomorrow

This is a friendly reminder that elections for Rutgers PBL eboard positions will be tomorrow during our General Meeting: A Cover for Success

If you want to run for a position tomorrow, you should have already emailed us at eboard@rutgerspbl.com with your choice of position and your drop down. Please be at the meeting on time and be ready to convince us why you're a good choice for our executive board.

If you are a regular member of the organization, you'll have the opportunity to choose the officers that will be leading Rutgers PBL next year.

Let us know if you have any questions.

General Meeting: A Cover for Success

Mark your calendars! PBL's next General Member Meeting: A Cover for Success- is this Tuesday, March 6th @ 9:30pm in Frelinghuysen Rm B2!

Our activity and presentation will focus on writing good cover letters, the document that in most cases accompanies your resume.

We will also have info regarding our March of Dimes Walk in April & PBL Eboard Elections being held at our meeting on March 20th*

If you want to run for an eboard position, be sure to email us at eboard@rutgerspbl.com with the position you're running for and your one drop down by March 10th. We welcome any questions you may have on the election process.

State Leadership Conference Results

Rutgers PBL participated in the New Jersey PBL State Leadership Conference this past weekend, and did expectionally well.

There were 21 students that participated, and we took home more awards than students.

Here are a list of awards we received:

General Meeting and State Leadership Conference

PBL will be holding its next General Meeting this Tuesday (2/21) @ 9:30pm in Frelinghuysen B2!

The focus of this meeting will be on preparing for the State Leadership Conference being held on Saturday Feb. 25th. Bring your questions, as we will have a panel of past SLC attendees!

Joe's Crabshack Fundraiser

Hope you've all gotten off to a great start this semester!

One of the first things we'll be doing this semester is a Joe's Crab Shack Fundraiser in South Plainfield, NJ!

Last year, we were able to raise over $770 for 9 students to attend the National Leadership Conference in Orlando, FL, where Rutgers New Brunswick Business School was awarded 5 National Awards.

Below, you will find the flier for the event. Invite friends, family, classmates, floormates, R.A.s whoever you can out to support our local chapter, so we can more appropriately fund the National Conferences! You can simply print this out and hand it to your waitstaff at the restaurant.

Also, don't be afraid to bring a few extra fliers with you to hand out to other tables.

First Meeting of the Semester

Come out to Rutgers FBLA-PBL's first meeting of the spring semester! This will be a great opportunity for old and new members alike to see what PBL has in store for our members this semester! We will have updates regarding competing at the State PBL conference (if you place in your event you will likely be invited to compete at the National Conference in San Antonio, Texas, this summer!), fundraisers our club is a part of, our campus-wide International Business event Global Gateways in March, and more!

Plus, our Professional Development committee will have tips on how to make the most out of your summer, whether or not you have an internship lined up.

We welcome all majors, new faces, and current members alike!

*There is no dress code*

Conclusion of the Fall Semester

After a semester full of meetings and learning, Rutgers PBL will be holding its end of the semester party on Tuesday, December 6th at 9:30pm at Frelinghuysen Hall B2.

We'll be testing your PBL savvyness, and looking ahead to the next semester's events. You don't want to miss it.

Also, here's a sneak peek of the promotional video for our National Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas this summer.

The Internet: Transforming Your Image & Reshaping Your Future

Join Rutgers Phi Beta Lambda at our next general member meeting entitled " The Internet: Transforming Your Image & Reshaping Your Future " this Tuesday (11/8) at 9:30pm in Frelinghuysen Rm B2!

We will be going over how to use the networking site LinkedIn, the importance of your internet presence, and tips on using employment sources such as CareerKnight. You are also invited to bring in your resume for critique as we share with you an in-depth look at the content of resumes.

See you guys then!

Connecting at Career Fairs

Join Rutgers FBLA-PBL at our next general meeting to learn the ins and outs of networking with employers at Career Fairs. We will focus on business professional attire, and elevator speeches so you can be fully prepared when you go to the next career fair.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 9:30pm

Where: Frelinghuysen Hall (College Ave) Room B2

We will also have more updates regarding the National Fall Leadership Conference, which will be taking place in Philadelphia on Nov. 4-5th.

*Also, you can become a registered, dues-paying member at any meeting! Dues are currently $30, and they entitle you to attend conferences and competitions!

Breaking Barriers- Your Guide to Networking

What exactly is networking and how can you improve your networking skills?

Join FBLA-PBL at our next general meeting "Breaking Barriers- Your Guide to Networking" for a chance to pick up some tips and participate in fun and informative networking exercises!

When: Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 9:30pm

Where: Frelinghuysen Hall (College Ave) Room B2

We will also have more updates regarding the National Fall Leadership Conference, which will be taking place in Philadelphia on Nov. 4-5th.

*Also, you can become a registered, dues-paying member at any meeting! Dues are currently $30, and they entitle you to attend conferences and competitions!

First Meeting and Info Session

Rutgers PBL will be holding its first Fall 2011 information session this Tuesday (9/13) at 9:30pm in Frelinghuysen Hall Room A1!

This will be a great opportunity to meet the officer team, and to come learn what PBL is really about.

We will go over some of our upcoming events and conferences, and mingle with each other.

Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

Fall 2011 Committee Applications are out!

As we promised earlier in the year, we are now accepting our second round of committee applications for the year 2011-2012.

You will have the opportunity to join our Public Relations & Events, Fundraising, Professional Development and Community Service Committee at this time.

If you have any questions, don't be afraid to reach out to us on Facebook or via email.

Committee Applications Received!

Rutgers PBL finished accepting its first round of committee applications for the year 2011-2012 on May 20th.

We are overwhelmingly pleased with the response that we've gotten, and have our committee chairs working hard to choose their committees for next year.

We will be having another round of applications when the school year begins. In the meantime, you can always contact us if you have any questions or comments.

Committee Applications

Rutgers PBL is accepting its first round of committee applications for the year 2011-2012.

This is a great way to get involved in the organization and work closely with the executive board in planning events, fundraising, serving back to the community or assisting with professional development.

The deadline for committee applications is May 19th 2011

As always, email us with questions.

Global Gateways

Rutgers PBL will be hosting its biggest event of the semester "Global Gateways" on Monday, March 28st 2011 at 8:00pm at Livingston Hall in the Livingston Student Center.

This event will focus on the internationalism in the business world today, and showcase common business practices around the world today.

We will have speakers from various backgrounds talk about their experiences doing business around the world.

The event will not only provide insight about Business Practices relative to their origin, but it will also open up minds to the diversity of Global business practices while providing tips and advice for a successful business relationship on the international level .

Please RSVP on our Global Gateways Facebook Event Page if you plan on attending.

As always, email us with questions.

State Leadership Conference Results

Rutgers PBL had excellent representation at the State Leadership Conference last weekend at Mercer County Community College.

It was a successful conference where we had 32 award winners from the New Brunswick chapter, including 16 first place awards

Our very own Colleen Grosse was elected as the Membership Director for the State.

The winners of our events are listed below:

You always know where to reach us , if you have any questions.

More Competitive Event Practice Exams

I'm sure you're all busy studying for your competitive events.

We now have exams for a few more events, and answer keys on our competitive event exams page.

You always know where to reach us , if you have any questions.

Executive Board Elections

Our Executive Board elections are coming faster than you think. They will be held at our next general meeting on Tuesday, March 8th.

We strongly urge you to sign up for shadowing if you are considering running for a position.

We also have the signups for eboard elections on here.

Be sure to contact us if you have any questions.

Updates for SLC

As a reminder, our State Leadership Conference is being held at Mercer County Community College, this upcoming Saturday, February 22nd at 9:00am. If you are going to the conference, please make sure that you have a ride there. Contact our eboard asap if you have any issues.

In order to help cover the registration fees for states ($50), you may choose to sell boxes of Gertude Hawk Chocolates . Boxes of 48 chocolates cost about $26, so you make around $20 of profit off each box. If you are interested in selling these boxes, please bring the money to purchase boxes ($26 x however many boxes you want) to SLC. Contact our treasurer Ali Harrington for more information.

We also have practice exams for several events at the State Leadership Conference . Be sure to check them out if you are competing in a paper-pencil test-esque event.

Please fill out our PBL Shadowing Form if you wish to attend one of our eboard meetings.

Executive Board Shadowing

Rutgers PBL will be holding "shadowing" for the executive board that you can sign up for. If you are looking to run for an eboard position during our upcoming elections, this is a great opportunity to get a feel for how our eboard works, and how the responsibility is divided among all the officers.

Please fill out our PBL Shadowing Form if you wish to attend one of our eboard meetings.

Rutgers PBL Google Calendar

You can now stay updated about Rutgers PBL events through our calendar page. This calendar is created through Google Calendar, so you may subscribe directly to our Google Calendar as well.

Competitive Event Sign Ups for SLC

Rutgers PBL will be competing at the New Jersey PBL State Leadership Conference on February 26th 2010. You can now sign up for competitive events, and read their descriptions . Please remember that you must be a dues paying member to attend this conference .

We will be holding our next general meeting on February 8th, during which we will go over various aspects of the conference. If you sign up for a competitive event, you must make every effort to attend the meeting on February 8th at 9:45 PM (Hardenbergh Hall A7).

As always, if you have any comments, questions or concerns about anything , please feel free to contact us!

First General Meeting of the Spring Semester

Rutgers FBLA-PBL will be holding it's first General Meeting of the Spring semester this upcoming Tuesday, January 25^th at 9:45 PM in Hardenbergh Hall Room A7.

We'll be having signups for our Competitive Events for the State Leadership Conference in March! There are over 50 events to choose from, and you'll be competing against schools like TCNJ, Rider, Ocean County College, NJIT, Stevens, and more! We also have lots & lots of updates, so be ready to make Spring 2k11 the best semester yet!

As always, if you have any comments, questions or concerns about anything , please feel free to contact us!

Good Luck on Finals and Happy Holidays

Rutgers FBLA-PBL would like to wish all of you good luck on your finals and a happy holiday season.

As you go on break, there are a couple deadlines to keep in mind.

The NJ FBLA Regional Leadership Conferences are being held from January 4th to 7th, and as members of Rutgers FBLA-PBL, you have an opportunity to be a judge during this event. You will be provided with food during the day, and earn a $75 stipend by attending two NJ FBLA Conferenecs that can go towards the registration for the PBL State or National Leadership Conferences.

The State Leadership Conference will be coming up really quickly, and you should have a good idea of what events you want to paricipate in. Take a look at the Competitive Events Study Guide to shop around for an event to compete in.

If you have any comments, questions or concerns about anything , please feel free to contact us!

Big Chill Charity Race!

Here at Rutgers FBLA-PBL, Community Service plays a rather substantial role. A true leader encompasses several qualities, one being the compassion to serve others. This being said, PBL is giving you an opportunity to take your involvement in the organization to a whole new level.

Come out and participate in the Annual Big Chill, a Charity Race to Help Kids! It will be held on Saturday, December 11th in front of the College Avenue Gym! The race/walk will start at 9am but registration and signup will start at 7:30PM!

About the Race

The Big Chill is a truly unique charitable event in which registration is simply to bring in a new toy for a child (try to make it unisex) between the ages of 3 and 14. It is a 5K race that was first held in 2003 and since then, participation in the event has nearly tripled. The Big Chill has become New Jersey's second largest race and one of the best conducted races. Last year, on Race Day, an astounding number of 6000 toys were collected--all of which were sent to New Brunswick and Franklin Housing Authority, The Salvation Army Bristo-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital, the American Red Cross of Central New Jersey and many more. It is a great opportunity to brighten up a child's holiday season by simply donating a toy. In addition, Big Chill is one the largest events here on campus; many students, professors, and others in the community!

SO, REGISTER TODAY. Register as a member of the team "Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL)"

ALSO, you have to opportunity to volunteer either before,during or after the event. Check out the volunteer link for more details!

THE [basic] DETAILS
WHEN: Saturday, December 11th
TIME: Race line-up is at 9am, sign-in
WHERE: College Avenue Gym (right next to the Rutgers Student Center)
WHAT DO I BRING WITH ME? a NEW toy for kids between the ages of 3 and 14
WHY: for a great cause!

I encourage each one of you to come out to this amazing event; I promise that you will have fun, especially knowing that you have made a difference in a child's holiday season. So, please sign up as a member of our team #132 "Phi Beta Lamdba (FBLA-PBL)".

If you have any comments, questions or concerns about the Big Chill, please feel free to contact us !

NFLC Recap & Committee Meetings this week

Rutgers PBL was at the National FBLA-PBL Fall Leadership Conference in Washington D.C. the weekend of November 19th, and anyone that was there can assure you that it was an awesome time. Rutgers was well represented with over 20 attendees. Participants got a great opportunity to attend workshops, listen to some well renowned speakers, and, most importantly, bond with other PBL members in the awesome city of Washington D.C. If you missed this conference, you definitely want to get your act together for SLC and NLC.

Also, if you are currently a part of a committee, you probably want to make your way to our "Committee Social" on Tuesday, November 30th (tomorrow). For more details, contact your committee chair or shoot us an email. We look forward to seeing you there.

NFLC Registrations Due ASAP

FBLA-PBL's first conference of the year is going to be held in Washington D.C. the weekend of November 19th. If you have not registed for NFLC yet, and you would like to go, please email us asap. We will be talking about transportation this week - arranging car pools/groups of people to take the train, and figuring out how many hotel rooms to book.

You can get more information about NFLC from the national website .

Bake Sales this Week, and PBL T-shirts!

PBL will be holding bake sales this week on Tuesday November 9^th from 2:30pm to 7:30pm. If you are interested in baking or helping out during the bake sale, please send us an email. You can always stop by and buy something to help support us.

We will also be ordering 50 PBL T-shirts . The design of the T-shirts looks pretty awesome. They will be coming in around two weeks (Week of November 19th). Since there are only a limited number of T-shirts, you can place one on hold if you really really want to get one (which you should).

After Hours

Rutgers PBL will be holding it's semester event - "Afterhours" - this upcoming Wednesday on November 3rd 2010 at The Cove in the Busch Campus Center.

Join us for an evening filled with an entertaining assortment of professionals who pursue hobbies and talents outside of work hours. Each will perform and speak about the importance of maintaining their passions once in the professional world.

The guest speakers at the event are Ian Wolfe and Robert Eireinhofer, Esq.

Refreshments will be provided at this event.

This event is open to the entire university, so bring your friends along.

If you plan on attending this event, please RSVP on facebook.

Next General Meeting 10/12

Rutgers PBL will be having its next general meeting on October 12th in Frelinghuysen Hall, Room A5 @ 9:45 PM. We will be holding a workshop that will help build your confidence when it comes to *GASP* public speaking.

We will also provide more information about the National Fall Leadership Conference in Washington D.C. . Any members interested in attending should make their best effort to come to this week's meeting.

Reminder: The last day to pay dues at the discounted rate of $30 is Tomorrow, October 12th. After this meeting, dues will go up to $35. You must have your dues paid to apply for a committee or attend any of the FBLA-PBL Conferences (including NFLC in November).

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.

Professional Development Updates

The Professional Development Handouts from the last meeting are up. These handouts are good resources for familiarizing yourself with dressing professionally, and understanding the basics of a career fair.

Also, the Professional Development Committee has decided to accept one more applicant into their committee. If you are interested in learning more or applying, please check out the committees page.

Committee Applications are up

As we promised at the info session, applications for several PBL committees are up. If you are interested in applying for a committee, please submit your application no later than October 19th 2010 .

Keep in mind that to apply for a committee, you must be a dues paying member of PBL.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.

Thanks for coming!

To everyone that came out to our information session this last Tuesday, thanks a lot. We had an awesome turn out of over 100 people, and it really showed that people want to be a part of a great and successful organization.

Our first meeting was meant to be more informational. Starting our next meeting on September 28th , we will be more interactive, and engage you in activities that will help you become business leaders of the future.

If you didn't get a chance to show up to this meeting, you can add yourself to our mailing list here.

As we mentioned at the info session, we are accepting applications for several committees. Apply for a committee of your choice today to get more involved in PBL!

Information Session

Thanks to everyone that came out to the involvement fair. It was a huge success.

Our first information session will take place Tuesday, September 14th on College Ave in Campbell Hall Room A5 at 9:45 PM. Refreshments will be served, so come have some fun, and see what PBL is all about.

If you have any questions, feel free to drop us an email at eboard@rutgerspbl.com.

If you're looking for a taste of what PBL is all about, check out this video as well:

Involvement Fair

Rutgers PBL will be hosting a booth at the Involvement Fair on Monday August 30th, 2010 to help recruit new members, and tell them what FBLA-PBL is all about. If you are a new member interested in signing up, check out our booth at Voorhees Mall. We will be there from noon to 6:00 PM. We will be handing out some fun giveaways, and will also be playing some games, so stop by and join us! If you didn't get a chance to catch us at the involvement fair, please click here to signup for our mailing list. You will receive weekly updates on upcoming meetings and events from PBL.