Omicron Beta Tau - Fayetteville Technical Community College

"Leadership in Action"

Conference Attendance
The Omicron Beta Tau Chapter attended numerous conference throughout the year at the State and National levels.

State Leadership Conference - March 2007
The State Leadership Development Conference was held in Charlotte, North Carolina. At this conference 14members, and 3 advisers attended workshops, assisted with the chapter sales booth and participated in events. The chapter won a total of 35 awards & received recognition:

1st Place – Future Business Teacher – Sarah R. Espinosa**
1st Place – Sports Management & Marketing – Daniel Vinson**
2nd Place – Future Business Executive – Samantha McLeod**
2nd Place – Future Business Teacher – Whitney Hayes**
2nd Place – Hospitality Management – Robert Ikyasang**
3rd Place – Business Law – Samantha McLeod
3rd Place – Computer Applications – Robert Ikyasang
3rd Place – Future Business Executive – Zarina Harrison
3rd Place – Hospitality Management – Daniel Vinson
3rd Place – Marketing Analysis & Decision Making – Sarah R. Espinosa
3rd Place – Statistical Analysis – Amber Gillespie
4th Place – Human Resource Management – Zarina Harrison
5th Place – Computer Concepts – Gene Bartz
5th Place – Impromptu Speaking – Melissa Farrow
5th Place – Sales Presentation – David Shelton
8th Place – Impromptu Speaking – Whitney Hayes
8th Place – Job Interview – Sabrina Clinton

Who’s Who in NC PBL – Sarah R. Espinosa** (selected to represent NC at national competition)

Outstanding Local Chapter Adviser for NC – Gerald Lininger

FTCC Chapter Awards:
Terry Lowrance Leadership Award
1st Place – Eastern Region – Largest Local Chapter Membership
3rd Place – NC – Largest Increase Local Chapter Membership
3rd Place – Eastern Region – Largest Increase Local Chapter Membership
3rd Place – Eastern Region – Professional Division Membership

Leadership Development Awards:

Gene Bartz
Sabrina Clinton
Amber Gillespie
Zarina Harrison
Robert Ikyasang
David Shelton
Catherine Townsend

**Indicates state winners who will advance to national competition in Chicago, IL

National Leadership Conference - June 2006
The National Leadership Development Conference was held in Nashville, Tennessee. At this conference 5 members, and 1 adviser attended workshops and participated in events. The chapter won a total of 3 awards:

3rd place Computer Concepts - Daniel Fullerton
4th place Telecommunications - Daniel Fullerton
8th place Accounting Design & Decision Making - Sarah Campbell
Institute for Leaders Scholarship Winner - Sarah Espinosa
Graduates from the Institute for Leaders:
- Kathleen Becker
- Sarah Espinosa
- Robert Hudak
- Mr. Kenneth Kleiner, adviser

North Carolina Fall Kick-Off; Eastern Region - September 2006
The Fall Kick-off was held at Fayetteville Technical Community College in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The event was attended by: Mr. Kenneth Kleiner, Sarah Espinosa, Denise Suggs, Adric Langdon and Professional Division member Christopher Espinosa. To welcome the Eastern Region to Fayetteville Tech Mr. Eldan Meacham, Associate Vice President for Curriculum Programs and Dean of Business Programs, William Griffin. During the event a member of our chapter, Sarah Espinosa, who also served at that time as the NCPBL Eastern Region Vice President and adviser, Mr. Kenneth Kleiner, who also serves as the NCPBL State Publications director gave speeches and helped with activities. The kick-off helps chapters learn about all the possibilities of success with Phi Beta Lambda.

North Carolina Fall Leadership Development Conference - November 2006
The North Carolina Fall Leadership Development Conference was held in Statesville, North Carolina. The chapter sent one member, Eastern Region Vice President Sarah Espinosa and adviser, State Publications director Mr. Kenneth Kleiner. Also attending was one of our Professional Division members, Christopher Espinosa, who assisted in selling Phi Beta Lambda blankets to raise funds for our chapter. At this conference Mr. Kleiner and Sarah presented workshops, lead discussion groups, and other state executive council duties.

National Fall Leadership Development Conference - November 2006
The National Fall Leadership Development Conference for the region was held in Jacksonville, Florida. The chapter sent one member, Eastern Region Vice President Sarah Espinosa and adviser, State Publications director Mr. Kenneth Kleiner. Sarah along with two of the other state officers held a workshop on Business Etiquette.

North Carolina Winter Tip-Off; Eastern Region - February 2007
The Winter Tip-off was held at Fayetteville State University in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The event was attended by: Mr. Kenneth Kleiner, Sarah Espinosa, Amber Gillespie and David Shelton. During the event a member of our chapter, Sarah Espinosa, who also served at that time as the NCPBL Eastern Region Vice President and adviser, Mr. Kenneth Kleiner, who also serves as the NCPBL State Publications director gave speeches and helped with activities. The tip-off focuses on the upcoming State Leadership Conference, deadlines, and events.