2012 Update

Association

Associate VP: Jayla HarrisReporter: Gabrielle MillerParliamentarian: Jason CuadraPresident: Tyler ScottHistorian: Albert SaenzSergeant-at-Arms: Aranza GarzaSecretary: Shelby EckhardtSecondary VP: David Lopez

2012 – 2013 STATE OFFICER TEAM

“What do I need to do?” • Help is only a click away…– www.texasbpa.com— • Advisors link

Helpful resources Tools to use for your chapters NEW - Character building activities for your

chapters

• 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, Area President elected, winners advance to State competition

Levels of 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

News from the Board• Restructure has been put into place

Align contract dates More work through committees

• Budget is looking great• Establishing an Official Harassment policy• Adopted a new Sponsorship Program• Created committee to link competitive events to

college and career readiness• Accepted contracts for future SLCs

News from the BoardFUTURE SLC LOCATIONS• SLC 2013—Houston• SLC 2014—Houston• SLC 2015—Corpus Christi• SLC 2016—Dallas• SLC 2017—Corpus Christi• SLC 2018—Dallas

Logistics• Reservation Deadline

February 12th • No hotel/airport

shuttles• Same rate for single,

double, and quad

SLC Planning - HoustonHotels - $139• Hyatt Regency

$14.50 valet parking No Self Parking

• Doubletree Houston Valet only Sun – Thurs - $25 Fri – Sat - $12

• Crowne Plaza Downtown Valet only Sun – Thurs - $25 Fri – Sat - $12

Leadership Initiatives• Officer Positions

Area President State Officer Team National Officer Team

• Special Recognition Awards Recognition earned by

chapters for their commitment to community service

• Other Leadership Programs National Leadership

Academy Intern Program Scholarships

Community Service Opportunities• Special Recognition Awards (chapter recognition)

Special Olympics Community Action Award Environmental Action/Awareness BPA Cares

• Torch Awards Program (individual recognition) Recognition earned by students for their

commitment to community service

For more informationVickie Thomas

State Advisor, Texas Associationvthomas@bpa.org

Visit our websiteswww.texasbpa.comwww.bpa.org