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Introducing…
Association
Associate Vice President: Jayla HarrisReporter: Gabrielle MillerParliamentarian: Jason CuadraPresident: Tyler ScottHistorian: Albert SaenzSergeant-at-Arms: Aranza GarzaSecretary: Shelby EckhardtSecondary Vice President: David Lopez
“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
Workplace Skills Assessment ProgramOur Competitive Events are divided into four divisions:Financial ServicesAdministrative SupportInformation TechnologyManagement/Marketing/Human Resources
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 --
• February 27-March 2--Houston, Texas--Participate in Torch Awards program, Texas Intern Program, State Officer Team elected, winners advance to Nationals
– National Leadership Conference -- • May 8-12--Orlando, FL--Participate in Torch
Awards, National Intern Program, National Leadership Academy, National Officers elected
Community Service OpportunitiesSpecial Recognition Awards (chapter recognition)Special OlympicsCommunity Action AwardEnvironmental Action/AwarenessBPA Cares
Torch Awards Program (individual recognition)Recognition earned by students for their commitment to community service
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
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
• Provides opportunities for students to be involved in all aspects of planning and running a conference.• State Level• National Level
Internship Program
Leadership Initiatives
• Offered at the state level• One $500 awarded for each Area/Region• $2000 Mildred Woerndel Scholarship
• Offered at the national level• Offered by the National Officer Team• Specific colleges and sponsorships for success in
certain programs and competitions.
Scholarships
“Sounds like a lot of work!What’s in it for me?”
• Competitions align with your curriculum• Networking• Leadership opportunities• Travel• Watching your students excel, grow and apply
what they are learning in your classroom.
“Tell me more…”• Want the latest updates about
contests, State Leadership Conference planning, and changes to expect for this coming year?
• Go to the BPA UPDATE – Tuesday– 2:45-3:45– Lonestar A1
“What do I need to do?” • Help is only a click away…
– www.texasbpa.com— • Advisors link
– Helpful tools– Forms– Updates– Support
Need another reason to join?• It’s all about the KIDS!
–Stop by the BPA booth in the exhibit area and visit with the officers. They will tell you how amazing things can happen with BPA.
For more informationVickie Thomas
State Advisor, Texas AssociationChair, National Board of [email protected]
Visit our websiteswww.texasbpa.comwww.bpa.org