2007 SwVCC News

SwVCC Business Fraternity Wins Awards at State Leadership Conference

The Southwest Virginia Community College chapter of Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) attended the 53rd Annual State Leadership Conference where members competed in business events with other college students from across the state. Five of the seven members attending the conference placed in their events.

Katrina Large of Tazewell won first place in Accounting Principles. Second place in Accounting Principles went to Margaret Dye of Richlands. Andrew Lyalls of Haysi placed third in Accounting for Professionals. First place in Word Processing went to Dreama Campbell of Honaker. Kelly White of Council won third place in Business Communications. Brandon Boyd of Council was nominated for Who’s Who in PBL. SwVCC competed against eight four-year colleges and universities and four community colleges.

While in Richmond, members toured the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the Science Museum of Virginia. They also toured Natural Bridge.

Phi Beta Lambda is the premier student business association. The mission of the business fraternity is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.

Phi Beta Lambda is open for membership to any SwVCC student carrying at least six (6) credits with a 2.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or better. For more information about PBL, or to join, contact Paris Lester, PBL advisor, at 276.964.7267.