Currently PBL is participating in several community service projects. Two of these are the March of Dimes “Toys for Tots” and a “gift wrap, bows, etc.” drive for Ebenezer Christian Children's Home. Anyone wishing to make a donation to either of these projects can find boxes under the PBL bulletin board located in Thompson Hall. On October 24th and 25th, North Carolina Phi Beta Lambda held its 29th annual Fall Leadership Development Conference at the Broyhill Convention Center in Boone, NC. Four members from WCC’s Sigma lota chapter and faculty advisor Cindy Killian attended this two day event. Members attending were: Danny Mullins-President, Mauldean Williams-Treasurer, Michelle White-Historian, and Melissa Hill-Reporter/Western Region Vice President. This year’s Phi Beta Lambda theme is, “PBL: Celebrating 50 Years of Leadership!” Highlights of the conference were Professional Division speakers, numerous leadership & personal improvement workshops, a non-trivia contest, regional meetings, a dance, and an awards presentation at which WCC’s PBL was presented three awards: 3rd Place-State Membership Recruitment 1st Place-Western Region Membership Recruitment Gold Star Recipient Congratulations to all PBL members for their help in achieving these goals! Special thanks goes out to faculty advisor Cindy Killian for her hard work and dedication to the PBL club. If you are interested in strengthening confidence in yourself and work, making a differ ence in your community, having a better understanding of American Business Enterprise, and meeting fellow business minded students, then PBL is the club for you! For more information about WCC’s PBL, contact faculty advisor Cindy Killian. PBL Members Attending the Fall Conference in Boone From Left to Right: Michelle White Melissa Hill Cindy Killian Danny Mullins Back Row: Mauldean Williams