Introducing…

AssociationToday’s students.

Tomorrow’s business professionals.

2014-15 State Officer Team

2014-15 Regional Presidents

“So, what is this BPA thing?”• General Information• Workplace Skills Assessment Program (Competitive Events)• Leadership Initiatives• Classroom Connection• Resources

Our MissionThe mission of Business Professionals of America is to contribute to the preparation of a world-class workforce through the advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic, and technological skills.

“What does BPA offer my students?”• Competitions• Special Recognition Programs• Torch Awards• Leadership Training• Scholarship Opportunities• Internship Programs

Levels of Competition– Fall Leadership Conferences – Presented by

different areas across the state, check www.texasbpa.com

– Regional Leadership Conference – Last three weekends in January. First level of competition, participate in Torch Awards program, State Service Projects, Regional President elected, winners advance to State competition

Levels of Competition– State Leadership Conference --

• March 4-7--Dallas, Texas--Participate in Torch Awards program, Texas Intern Program, State Officer Team elected, winners advance to Nationals

– National Leadership Conference -- • May 6-10—Anaheim, California--Participate in

Torch Awards, National Intern Program, National Leadership Academy, National Officers elected

Workplace Skills Assessment ProgramOur Competitive Events are divided into four divisions:Financial ServicesAdministrative SupportInformation TechnologyManagement/Marketing/Human Resources

Torch Awards• 9 Torches – faith, hope, love, friendship,

cooperation, patriotism, leadership, service, knowledge– Promotes community involvement,

adaptability and action inside and outside of BPA.

• 4 Levels – diplomat, executive, statesman, ambassador

BPA Cares (Community Service)• Service Learning Awards

• Special Olympics and Community Relief• Special Recognition Awards

• Chapter Award of Excellence and Member Recruiter• Professional Awards

• Emerging Advisor Award

Individual recognition• Merit Scholar Program

Leadership Initiatives

• Provides opportunities for students to be involved in all aspects of planning and running a conference.• State Level• National Level

Internship Program

Leadership InitiativesSpecial Recognition Awards:

Recognition earned by chapters for their commitment to community service

Officer Positions Regional President State Officer Team National Officer Team

National Leadership Academy

Leadership Initiatives

• Offered at the state level• $2500-Mildred Woerndel Scholarship• $2000-Vickie Thomas Scholarship• 1-$1500, 5-$1000, 2-$750

• Offered at the national level• Offered by the National Officer Team• Specific colleges and sponsorships for success in

certain programs and competitions.

Scholarships

“What do I need to do?” • 5 steps to create a chapter @ bpa.org

– New Chapter Handbook and Application• It takes 10 members• First month = New Chapter Checklist

– Member registration– Electing officers– Constructing a calendar

• Fundraising

“What do I need to do?” • Help is only a click away…

– www.texasbpa.com— • Advisors link

– Helpful tools– Forms– Updates– Support

• Regional Advisors link– Contact info

“Sounds like a lot of work!What’s in it for me?”

• Competitions align with your curriculum• You’re an advisor, not a coach• Networking opportunities• Travel• Watching your students excel, grow and apply

what they are learning in your classroom.

Need another reason to join?• It’s all about the KIDS!

–Let us connect you with advisors and students in your area. They will tell you how amazing things can happen with BPA.

“Tell me more…”• Want the latest updates about contests,

State Leadership Conference planning, and changes to expect for this coming year?

• Visit us online: www.texasbpa.com

For more informationDiana Weber

State Advisor, Texas Associationmrsweberbpa@gmail.com

Visit our websiteswww.texasbpa.comwww.bpa.org