TEXAS BPA 2014-2015 OFFICER

GOALS, PLANS, & INITIATIVES

State Officer TeamSeptember 2014 Planning Meeting

TCEC UPDATES

Jace Llamas

Overview◦Farm theme

◦Success of recruiting

◦Feedback

COMMUNICATION FROM THE STATE TO

LOCAL LEVELEthan Frie

Communication Efforts◦Continual ◦Remind Texting Service Sign-Up◦Text 210-807-8291 with @txbpa15 ◦Receives updates throughout the year

◦Social Media through Shania◦Biweekly/Monthly Update videos◦RP Weekly Highlights◦Google Form to get local advisor/officer information: http://tinyurl.com/l64usna◦Website◦Fall Newsletter!

Chain of Communication

Connections Through Communication◦Communication promotes:◦Unity◦Teamwork◦Professionalism◦Success◦Strong work ethic

BPA CARES

Ethan Frie

BPA Chapter Cares Award◦2nd year

◦Better advertising through previously discussed info

◦Local incentives

◦Monthly award focus

TORCH AWARDS

Jakob Luter

Torch Award Ceremony

◦Part of Special Recognition Ceremony◦Distinguished Administrator◦Outstanding Local Advisor◦Pin and T-Shirt Design Winners

◦Statesman of the Year

◦Open attendance

◦Professional gift

2ND GENERAL SESSION

Ms. McKrell

Procedures and Plans

◦Voting Delegates◦Explanation of their roles and responsibilities

◦Campaign Rally

◦Candidate Speeches

SPECIAL OLYMPICS

Deja Gamble

Special Olympics

◦2013-2014 > $8,000

◦Plans to top this goal for this year

2014-2015 Special Olympics Goal

$12,000

$12,000 – HOW?◦Local chapter initiative◦Links of Love◦Communication◦Start early

◦Regional Level◦Links of Love ◦Make Special Olympics a priority◦Possible award for Outstanding Chapter

◦State Level◦Special Olympics ◦Recognize Regions on stage bringing check◦“Pile of Love”—Regions bring chains to SLC

Special Olympics @ SLC

◦$10 for early entrance◦Guinness Book of World Records Challenge◦Regional Presidents will explain challenge at RLC with more information to follow

◦1 hour early for inflatables

HUNTER SCHWERTNER

TRIBUTE PLANSPaulina Kuo

Plans for Hunter

◦Opening Session Tribute

◦Wristbands for $1 (red – In Memory of Hunter Schwertner)◦Profits to Hunter’s Scholarship Fund

◦ Closing Session Tribute

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