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 Trusteesvthomas@bpa.org

Visit our websiteswww.texasbpa.comwww.bpa.org