Chipola's FBLA was Recognized with Top Honors
The 2023 FBLA Collegiate (formerly Phi Beta Lambda) National Leadership Conference was held June 22-25 at the Atlanta Hilton. Over the past year, the FBLA national office has been transitioning Phi Beta Lambda into “FBLA Collegiate” in an effort to improve the name recognition and recruitment efforts as students move from high school to college/university. (Our chapter is slowly adjusting to the rebranding and the new name.)
College students from across the United States and various territories attended this exciting conference to enhance their business skills, expand their networks, and compete in business and business-related events. Students showcased their skills and knowledge in competitive events that involved objective tests, skills tests, prepared reports, interviews, speeches, role play scenarios, and presentations.
The following five Chipola students attended this year’s conference: Christopher Brockignton, Angelina Hereld, Chad Mayo, Cullan Murray, and Jeremy Thomason.
Two of our students placed in the Top-10 and one placed in the Top-15: Chad Mayo of Bonifay, Help Desk, 1st place; Christopher Brockington of Malone, Public Speaking, 10th place; Cullan Murray of Chipley; Accounting Case Study, Top-15 Finalist.
Our national competitors worked hard over the past several weeks to prepare for this competition (many sessions with practice tests, role play scenarios, and speaking performances -- depending upon the event). Also in attendance were Angelina Hereld of Blountstown and Jeremy Thomason of Vernon.
During the conference, our students attended workshops, visited the exhibit hall, participated in motivational sessions, and explored the city. The Florida presence is a strong one at NLC, and Florida FBLA Collegiate members typically win many awards. Our chapter is small but noteworthy, especially now as the state FBLA Collegiate President is our own Chad Mayo. Chad will serve in that role for the 2023-2024 year. He has served as an awesome chapter president this past academic year and will utilize that knowledge and his 20+ years of management experience in his new role as a state leader.
Chipola PBL appreciates the support and funding that we have received for this venture! We could not make this happen without the collective and individual support from Chipola College and individuals like Dr. Sarah Clemmons, Dr. Pamela Rentz, Dr. Arlene Davis, Bonnie Smith, Nancy Johnson, Debra Perdue (for driving and for serving as a judge for several events), and our colleagues in the Business Office and Physical Plant who handle the funding and transportation issues that are so essential for us to travel successfully and safely!
Chipola College FBLA is recognized with Top Honors at 2023 FBLA Collegiate National Leadership Conference in Atlanta. Pictured (L-R): Debra Perdue; Angelina Hereld of Blountstown; Chad Mayo of Bonifay; Cullan Murray of Chipley; Christopher Brockington of Malone; Jeremy Thomason of Vernon; and Glenda Bethel (adviser).