BPA Workplace Skills Assessment Program Torch Awards Program BPA Cares Program Special Olympics Service Project Founded as OEA in 1966, Changed to BPA in 1988

Workplace Skills Assessment Program (WSAP) Our Competitive Events are divided into five divisions: Finance Business Administration Management Information Systems Digital Communication and Design Management/Marketing/Communication Coincides with the curriculum

Torch Awards Program Represents the Seven Torches – Friendship, Cooperation, Love, Hope and Faith, Patriotism, Leadership, Service, and Knowledge Promotes member participation in community involvement, adaptability and action, inside and outside, of BPA Four Participation Levels – Diplomat, Executive, Statesman, Ambassador

BPA Cares Program Service Learning Awards Special Recognition Awards * Special Olympics and Community Relief Special Recognition Awards * Chapter Award of Excellence and Member Recruitment Professional Awards * Emerging Advisor Award Individual Recognition Awards * Merit Scholar Program

Special Olympics Project Special Olympics is BPA’s national service project. Member participation projects are planned at the state and national level

Managing Your Chapter Create a calendar of meetings and activities for chapter members Elect chapter officers Create a plan for archiving meeting agendas and minutes Plan an operating budget Create membership recruitment activities Offer multiple programs of activities for your membership Plan fundraising activities that align with your budget projections Through WSAP events Special recognition: Torch Awards, BPA Cares… Leadership: Students can run for local, regional, state, and national office and work in teams BPA offers many scholarships through the state and nationally There are 14 Texas BPA scholarships. The applicant with the highest score of all the entries will receive the “Mildred Woerndel Scholarship” worth $2,500.00 1 - Mildred Woerndel - $2,500.00 scholarship 1 – Vickie Thomas - $2,000.00 scholarship 3 - $1,000.00 scholarship 2 - $750.00 scholarships 7 - $500.00 scholarships internship programs: intern at conferences,

Fall Leadership Conferences Provides the opportunity for officers and members to: Develop leadership skills and plan a productive program of work for their local chapters Participate in team building activities Attend workshops that benefit personal development Network with other members and business represented guest speakers

Benefits of BPA? Are you looking for a way for your students to: Achieve Special Recognition through competitive event and service projects Take part in Leadership Development Opportunities Participate in Internship Programs Earn Industry-standard Certifications Through WSAP events Special recognition: Torch Awards, BPA Cares… Leadership: Students can run for local, regional, state, and national office and work in teams BPA offers many scholarships through the state and nationally There are 14 Texas BPA scholarships. The applicant with the highest score of all the entries will receive the “Mildred Woerndel Scholarship” worth $2,500.00 1 - Mildred Woerndel - $2,500.00 scholarship 1 – Vickie Thomas - $2,000.00 scholarship 3 - $1,000.00 scholarship 2 - $750.00 scholarships 7 - $500.00 scholarships internship programs: intern at conferences,

Scholarship Opportunities $16,000 in scholarship funds are offered at the State level: 1- $2500-Mildred Woerndel Scholarship 1- $2000-Vickie Thomas Scholarship 3- $1000 Scholarships 2- $750 Scholarships 9 - $500 Scholarships

Association Leadership Levels Chapter/Local Officers – Elected at the local level and serving their chapter members Regional Presidents – Elected at the Regional level, serving the Regional membership State Officers – Elected at the State Leadership Conference by chapter delegates, serving the entire Texas membership National Officers – Elected at the National Leadership Conference by state delegates and serving all members

Fundraising Ideas Local Opportunities Food Classic Fundraising Create your own product

Tell Me More! Visit us online: www.texasbpa.com Want the latest updates about contests, State Leadership Conference planning, and changes to expect for this coming year? Visit us online: www.texasbpa.com

More Info…. Diana Weber Visit our websites State Advisor, Texas Association mrsweberbpa@gmail.com Visit our websites www.texasbpa.com www.bpa.org

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