|-------- Welcome to the Phi Beta Lambda club at Smith College!

This organization is not yet a fact at Smith College, but we are working
on authorising its existance. PBL at Smith will be one of the chapters
of the Phi Beta Lambda Association.There are chapters in almost all US
states as well as Europe!

|-------- The main purpose:

To provide opportunities for post-secondary students to develop business-
related career competences. PBL is an integral part of the instructional
program and in addition promotes a sense of civic and personal responsibility.

|-------- History of the Association:

Dr. Hamden L. Forkner, head of the Commersial Education Department of
Columbia University developed the FBLA (phi beta lambda association)
concept in 1937. In the fall of 1940, the National Council for Business
Education accepted official sponsorship of FBLA; on February 3, 1942, the
first high school chapter was chartered in Johnson City, Tennessee. In 1958,
the first Phi Beta Lambda chapter was chartered in Iowa. The Professional
Division (originaly the Alumni Division) began in 1979.
The board of Directors is comprised of local and state edulators, business
leaders, and the membership division presidents. The board sets policy and
employs a President/CEO, who directs a national staff and Association programs.