TEXAS BPA OFFICER GOALS, PLANS, & INITIATIVES State Officer Team September 2014 Planning Meeting

TCEC UPDATES Jace Llamas

Overview ◦ Farm theme ◦ Success of recruiting ◦ Feedback

COMMUNICATION FROM THE STATE TO LOCAL LEVEL Ethan Frie

Communication Efforts ◦ Continual ◦ Remind Texting Service Sign-Up ◦ Text ◦ Receives updates throughout the year ◦ Social Media through Shania ◦ Biweekly/Monthly Update videos ◦ RP Weekly Highlights ◦ Google Form to get local advisor/officer information: ◦ Website ◦ Fall Newsletter!

Chain of Communication Board of DirectorsState Officer CoordinatorState OfficersRegional Presidents/Regional AdvisorsLocal AdvisorsChapter Members

Connections Through Communication ◦ Communication promotes: ◦ Unity ◦ Teamwork ◦ Professionalism ◦ Success ◦ Strong work ethic

BPA CARES Ethan Frie

BPA Chapter Cares Award ◦ 2 nd year ◦ Better advertising through previously discussed info ◦ Local incentives ◦ Monthly award focus

TORCH AWARDS Jakob Luter

Torch Award Ceremony ◦ Part of Special Recognition Ceremony ◦ Distinguished Administrator ◦ Outstanding Local Advisor ◦ Pin and T-Shirt Design Winners ◦ Statesman of the Year ◦ Open attendance ◦ Professional gift

2 ND GENERAL SESSION Ms. McKrell

Procedures and Plans ◦ Voting Delegates ◦ Explanation of their roles and responsibilities ◦ Campaign Rally ◦ Candidate Speeches

SPECIAL OLYMPICS Deja Gamble

Special Olympics ◦ > $8,000 ◦ Plans to top this goal for this year

Special Olympics Goal $12,000

$12,000 – HOW? ◦ Local chapter initiative ◦ Links of Love ◦ Communication ◦ Start early ◦ Regional Level ◦ Links of Love ◦ Make Special Olympics a priority ◦ Possible award for Outstanding Chapter ◦ State Level ◦ Special Olympics ◦ Recognize Regions on stage bringing check ◦ “Pile of Love”—Regions bring chains to SLC

Special SLC ◦ $10 for early entrance ◦ Guinness Book of World Records Challenge ◦ Regional Presidents will explain challenge at RLC with more information to follow ◦ 1 hour early for inflatables

HUNTER SCHWERTNER TRIBUTE PLANS Paulina Kuo

Plans for Hunter ◦ Opening Session Tribute ◦ Wristbands for $1 (red – In Memory of Hunter Schwertner) ◦ Profits to Hunter’s Scholarship Fund ◦ Closing Session Tribute

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