CAMPUS MAP ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Phi Beta Lambda Statewide Leadership Conference Planning Committee expresses its sincere thanks to the following departments at The W: Police Department, Resources Management, University Relations, Information Technology Services, and Plymouth Bluff Environmental Center. We also appreciate the support of the campus community and the City of Columbus. Special acknowledgement is extended to the Columbus- Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau for supplying conference bags and sponsoring the Fish Fry..com/pblatmuw.com/pblatmuw.com/pblatmuw #pblatmuw
2 2017 MISSISSIPPI PHI BETA LAMBDA LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE: A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN COLUMBUS, MS MARCH 1 - MARCH 3 11 WELCOME THE W Welcome to Mississippi University for Women and the 2017 Phi Beta Lambda State Leadership Conference. It is our privilege and our pleasure to welcome each of you to The W. While we know the coming days will be filled with competition, please be sure to take a few moments and enjoy the hospitality and beauty of the campus and the community. If our students, faculty, and staff can assist you in any way, please do not hesitate to ask. Best of luck!!! Mississippi University for Women, affectionately known as The W, was founded in 1884 as the first public college for women. Since 1982, it has provided quality learning opportunities for men. The W's legacy can be seen in its 114 beautiful acres and 23 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. The W's quality is reflected in its national reputation, including a recent award as the nation s fourth most affordable competitive small college for business administration in 2015. Competition Areas As a courtesy to participants and competitors, please silence all electronic media, including cell phones, while in the auditorium, preparation rooms, competition rooms, and adjacent hallways. Wireless Internet Free Wireless Internet is available through the MUW Network. You can access WiFi by connecting to WiFi-net in your network settings. The password for this network is wifipass. Social Media Please use the hashtag #pblatmuw on social media sites to share your experience at the conference. Please be sure to visit our social media sites throughout the conference: instagram.com/pblatmuw, twitter.com/ pblatmuw, and facebook.com/pblatmuw. Assistance If you need information or assistance during the conference, please ask any member of the MUW faculty and staff. Important Contacts MUW Police Department: (662) 241-7777 MUW College of Business and Professional Studies: (662) 329-7152 NOTES Conference App Download the Eventbase app from the App Store or Google Play. Upon downloading and installing, search for the term: 2017 Mississippi Phi Beta Lambda State Leadership Conference.
4 2017 MISSISSIPPI PHI BETA LAMBDA LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE: A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN COLUMBUS, MS MARCH 1 - MARCH 3 9 OPENING SESSION Nissan Auditorium, Parkinson Hall Wednesday, March 1 3:30 p.m. Call to Order... Alexis Bounds, President National Anthem... MUW Singers Pledge of Allegiance... Paxton Holmes, Vice President Invocation... Joseph Blount, East Central CC Greetings... Dr. Jim Borsig, President, MUW About the Conference... Thomas Haffey MUW PBL Advisor Parade of Chapter Presidents... Paxton Holmes, Vice President Greetings from PBL Professional Division... Lisa Courtney Foundation Presentations/Remarks... Lisa Courtney Local Chapter Who s Who Presentations... Sandra Parker, MS PBL Advisor Gold Seal Chapter Recognition... Sandra Parker, MS PBL Advisor Introduction of Speaker... Alexis Bounds, President Keynote Address... Mr. Marshall Ramsey Campaign Speeches, Caucussing, and Voting Information Announcements / Adjournment... Alexis Bounds, President Foundation Members Copiah-Lincoln CC, Wesson East Central CC Jones County JC Meridian CC, BOT Meridian CC, IST MGCCC, Perkinston Mississippi State University University of Mississippi, Tupelo
8 2017 MISSISSIPPI PHI BETA LAMBDA LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE: A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN COLUMBUS, MS MARCH 1 - MARCH 3 5 PBL AT THE BLUFF Plymouth Bluff Environmental Center Located in a secluded area high above the old Tombigbee River Channel near Columbus, Mississippi, the Plymouth Bluff Center is a 190-acre educational and recreational facility. This unique center in the beautiful woodlands of east central Mississippi provides the ideal setting for learning, growth, and recreation in a natural setting. http://www.muw.edu/plymouthbluff Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau The Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau is dedicated to promoting a positive image of Columbus through tourism, convention development, major events, and by marketing the community to a national audience. http://www.visitcolumbusms.org/ Stormy Monday Blues Band Stormy Monday is a down home Blues band based out of Starkville, MS. Along with their original tunes, they pay tribute to all the greats from Albert King and SRV to Muddy Waters, and everyone in between. http://stormymondaybluesband.com/ Officer Voting Voting for Mississippi Phi Beta Lambda Officers will take place at the Fish Fry. About Marshall Ramsey Marshall Ramsey is a two-time Pulitzer Finalist (2002 and 2006). His editorial cartoons are syndicated nationally by Creators Syndicate and have appeared in The New York Times, USA Today and The (Jackson, Miss.) Clarion- Ledger. He is the author several successful books including two cartoon collections, the short story collection, Fried Chicken and Wine, and the delightful children s book, Banjo s Dream. Ramsey s cartoons, photos, stories and posts are frequently shared on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram. He s also the host of the weekly statewide radio program, Now You re Talking with Marshall Ramsey and the weekly interview show Conversations on Mississippi Public Broadcasting. Ramsey s also a cancer survivor. Diagnosed with malignant melanoma in 2001, he has been honored by both the Melanoma Research Foundation and the American Cancer Society for paying his survival forward. He actively promotes skin cancer awareness and sun safety through cartoons, speeches, skin screenings and a 5K race. He even ran the Marine Corps Marathon to raise funds for melanoma research. (He completed the race, raised $13,000 and developed some wicked leg cramps). Ramsey, his wife Amy, their three sons and precocious dog Pip live in Mississippi, the best state for politics, storytellers, sweet tea and raising a family. KEYNOTE SPEAKER Directions to Plymouth Bluff (2200 Old West Point Rd, Columbus, MS, 39701) (as though you are leaving Columbus on US-82 W heading toward Starkville): 1) Merge onto US-45/US-82 W (Head west for 2.9 miles) 2) Take the exit toward Plymouth Bluff/Environmental Center (first exit after crossing Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway) 3) At end of exit, turn right onto N Frontage Rd (road will change name to Access Road) 4) At end of Access Road, turn left onto Old W Point Rd 5) Drive.7 miles. Plymouth Bluff will be on right.
6 2017 MISSISSIPPI PHI BETA LAMBDA LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE: A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN COLUMBUS, MS MARCH 1 - MARCH 3 7 CONFERENCE AGENDA Wednesday, March 1 12:45 p.m. State Officer Meeting Nissan Auditorium 1:30 3:00 p.m. Packet Pickup Nissan Auditorium Foyer 2:00 p.m. Officer Candidate Meeting Nissan Auditorium Foyer Campaign Booth Setup 2:00 p.m. Testing Events Reneau Hall 310 Reneau Hall 312 McDevitt Delta 3:30 p.m. Opening Session Nissan Auditorium Parkinson Hall 5:00 p.m. Testing Events Reneau Hall 310 Reneau Hall 312 McDevitt Delta 6:15 p.m. Testing Events Reneau Hall 310 Reneau Hall 312 Thursday, March 2 (continued) 8:45 a.m. Computer Animation Reneau Hall 9:00 a.m. Community Service Reneau Hall 9:15 a.m. Business Ethics Reneau Hall Statistical Analysis & Decision Making 9:50 a.m. Job Interview Reneau Hall Small Business Mgt. Plan 10:00 a.m. Client Service Reneau Hall Public Speaking 10:30 a.m. Emerging Business Issues Reneau Hall 10:50 a.m. Website Design Reneau Hall 11:00 a.m. Integrated Mkt. Campaign Reneau Hall 12:00 p.m. All Production Tests Reneau Hall (312) CONFERENCE AGENDA Advisors: Please refer to the email you received to determine testing times for members. 5:15 p.m. Advisor Meeting Plymouth Bluff All presenters should report to Reneau Hall Room 404 before Thursday s Performance Events. Thursday, March 2 8:00 a.m. Impromptu Speaking Reneau Hall 5:30 p.m.-6:15 p.m. Officer Voting Plymouth Bluff 5:30 p.m. PBL at the Bluff Plymouth Bluff Live Music by Stormy Monday Blues Band Fish Fry Provided by Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau 8:20 a.m. Business Law Reneau Hall Business Presentation Future Business Executive Sales Presentation Social Media Challenge 8:00 p.m. 75th Anniversary Celebration Fairfield Inn Conference Room Friday, March 3 9:00 a.m. Closing Session Nissan Auditorium Parkinson Hall
10 2017 MISSISSIPPI PHI BETA LAMBDA LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE: A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN COLUMBUS, MS MARCH 1 - MARCH 3 3 CLOSING SESSION Accounting Analysis & Decision Making Accounting for Professionals Accounting Principles Administrative Technology Business Communication Business Decision Making Business Law Business Presentation Business Sustainability Client Service Community Service Project Computer Applications Computer Concepts Contemporary Sports Issues Cyber Security Desktop Publishing Economic Analysis & Decision Making Emerging Business Issues Entrepreneurship Concepts Financial Concepts Financial Services Future Business Educator Future Business Executive Help Desk Hospitality Management Human Resource Management Impromptu Speaking Information Management Nissan Auditorium, Parkinson Hall Friday, March 3 9:00 a.m. Awards Presentations Hall of Fame Advisor of the Year Installation of Officers Announcements / Adjournment Integrated Marketing Campaign International Business Job Interview Justice Administration Largest Local Chapter in Attendance Largest Local Chapter Membership Local Chapter Annual Business Report Macroeconomics Management Analysis & Decision Making Management Concepts Marketing Concepts Microeconomics Mobile Application Development Network Design Networking Concepts Organizational Behavior & Leadership Personal Finance Project Management Public Speaking Retail Management Sales Presentation Small Business Management Plan Social Media Campaign Sports Management and Marketing Statistical Analysis Strategic Analysis & Decision Making Website Design Word Processing Competition Areas As a courtesy to participants and competitors, please silence all electronic media, including cell phones, while in the auditorium, preparation rooms, competition rooms, and adjacent hallways. Wireless Internet Free Wireless Internet is available through the MUW Network. Please check out the conference Facebook page at facebook.com/pblatmuw for directions. Social Media Please use the hashtag #pblatmuw on social media sites to share your experience at the conference. Please be sure to visit our social media sites throughout the conference: instagram.com/pblatmuw, twitter.com/ pblatmuw, and facebook.com/pblatmuw. Assistance If you need information or assistance during the conference, please ask any member of the MUW faculty and staff. Important Contacts MUW Police Department: (662) 241-7777 MUW College of Business and Professional Studies: (662) 329-7152 Conference App Download the Eventbase app from the App Store or Google Play. Upon downloading and installing, search for the term: 2017 Mississippi Phi Beta Lambda State Leadership Conference. CONFERENCE NOTES