Texas BPA 2018-2019 officer Goals, Plans, & Initiatives State Officer Team September 2018 Planning Meeting

SUMMER OFFICER CAMP AND CTAT

SUMMER CAMP TRAINED Regional presidents about their duties Developed goals Teambuilding activities

CTAT Hawaiian Theme Informational Sessions Feedback

Communication from the State to Local level

Chain of Communication Board of Directors State Officer Coordinator State Officers Regional Presidents/Regional Advisors Local Advisors Chapter Members

Goals for communication push down informational videos through email to chapter level promote social media accounts: Twitter: @txbpa Snapchat: texas.bpa Instagram: @txbpa FaceBook: business professionals of America, texas association

Special Olympics

2018-2019 Special Olympics Goal $10,000

PLAN TO MEET GOAL Regional Level Local chapter initiative DOTS FOR DOLLARS Regional Level Make Special Olympics a priority AWARD FOR CHAPTER THAT RAISES THE MOST MONEY State Level Special Olympics NIGHT Recognize Regions bringing check on stage RECOGNIZE REGION RAISING MOST MONEY

BPA Cares

BPA Chapter Cares Award Works with dots for dollars special Olympic project Chapters that raise over $75.00 are eligible for: community service award Special Olympics award

Torch awards

Torch award process Student must log in and create their portfolio They must put in their torch points Full sentence The advisor must go in, verify and submit the STUDENT’s torch portfolio

Torch Award Ceremony Part of Special Recognition Ceremony Distinguished Administrator Outstanding Local Advisor Pin and T-Shirt Design Winners Statesman of the Year STATESMAN GIFT: MESSENGER BAG

ELECTION PROCESS

Regional Office Standardized Application Packet Paperwork Résumé 100-word Statement Cover Letter Digital Photo Campaign Speech (during RLC) Packet MUST be submitted through website to be considered valid

State Office Submitted to Texas BPA Officer Elections Committee <officerelectionscommittee@gmail.com> Application process in phases – begins in January Phase 1: Application Packet Paperwork Resume Cover Letter 100-Word Statement

State Office Application process in phases Phase 2: Interview Candidate Test Phase 3: Candidate Speech Campaign

FALL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Components Several sessions covering core values of BPA Public Speaking Competition Leadership (Running for office) Chapter Organization Community Service Teambuilding

Regional President (RP) Involvement Opening/Closing Ceremony Finding officers to volunteer to run sessions Designing promotional media Session Activities Teambuilding activities from leadership camp

Structure How many members attending FLC? Divide into groups depending on number of sessions Groups can be randomly divided to promote networking Color Number

Structure How long should opening/closing ceremony? Recommended to follow script from handbook Approximately 15-20 minutes How long should a session be? Shape around time allotted for speakers and the activities A good estimate would be 30-45 minutes

Structure How long should FLC last? Depends on number of sessions Good range: 4-5 hours How long should lunch be? Good range: 30-45 minutes

Example Schedule

REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Regional President Involvement Opening/Closing Ceremony Special Olympics Fundraising DOTS FOR DOLLARS Breakout Sessions Teambuilding Activities Networking Challenges

Campaign Process Campaign Speech 1-2 minutes Campaign Rally Closing Ceremony New RP induction

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