HOW TO RUN FOR A STATE OFFICE

Benefits Networking/FriendshipsResume BuilderLeadership SkillsDecision Making on Yearly Events

General Qualifications A current Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior You cannot graduate before your term or mid term Enrolled in a business course 2.0 GPA on 4.0 scale Support of Parents, Advisor and Administration Things to Consider Adequate time commitment Willing to work and accept the responsibilities of the office Effective communication skills orally and through writing Respect and enthusiasm for the organization Serve as a representative of your school and Indiana BPA

Application Information Sheet-Link to application Basic Information (Address, Phone Number etc.) SOLT Agreement with signatures from candidate, parent, advisor, and parent Waiver/Medical Release Office Preferences/BPA Participation Clothing Sizing Information 3 Reference Letters (1 From Outside School) Transcript State Wide DUE: January 22 nd District President DUE: November 16 th

After You Submit Your Application Official Transcript (with First Semester Grades) 3 Reference Letters (One Must be Outside School) Picture of the Candidate

Screening BPA Knowledge Test Material Available on indianabpa.org/pdf/SOLTHandbook.pdf Present Speech Rough Draft Interview Meet Other Candidates/Current Officers/Newly Elected District Presidents Learn about office responsibilities from Executive Board February 6 th, 2016, Pike High School

State-Wide vs. District President State Wide Officers Campaign at SLC ($100 Spending Cap) Elected at SLCComplete Screening Complete Office Specific Duties District Presidents Campaign at DLC ($50 Spending Cap) Elected at DLCMust Attend ScreeningAssist Coordinator for DLC All Officers are responsible for helping plan SLC and completing necessary projects

Candidate Resources Application Candidate Handbook Screening Test Questions Candidate Handbook Answers to Screening Test Questions and

SLC Activities 1. Candidate Meeting in MB 5/6 1. Expense Report, Copy of Speech, Samples of Handouts 2. District Presidents- Escort Judges 3. Candidate Speeches-Monday-Business Meeting 4. Candidate Rally-Monday After Business Meeting 5. Voting Delegate Voting 6. State Officer Slating 7. Officer Installation-Monday Night Session March 6-8, Indianapolis

Campaign Managers Required for all Candidates Optional for CM to Attend SOLT Screening Required attendance at State Leadership Conference Attend Same Activities as Candidates Double Check Everything, Ensure Timelines

Campaign Manager Characteristics TrustworthyOutgoing Ability to Speak About Candidate Reliable Helpful/Eager to Help Knowledgeable about the Process

Term Events Attendance is Mandatory June 5-9 State Officer Orientation September SOLT Meeting October 7 SOLT Arrives at FLC October 8 FLC November SOLT Meeting December 3-10 District Leadership Conferences January 7-8 SOLT Meeting February 4-6 SOLT Screening/Meeting March SOLT to SLC March State Leadership Conference May National Leadership Conference (Optional)

Officer Expenses Personal Responsibilities Campaign Materials ($100) Khaki Pants & Dress Shoes Secret Santa gift Other expenses (dessert, souvenirs, etc.) BPA Pays For Official Dress/Casual Polos Transportation to Meetings (Reimbursed) Dry Cleaning Official Dress Expenses incurred while in office Meals during meetings SLC Expenses Up to $25/day at SLC Registration Fees Hotel Rooms Fees $100 NLC Reimbursement

Slogan Game Create a Slogan for your Imaginary Campaign 3 Minutes to Think Share Slogan with Everyone Vote on Best/Most Memorable Slogan Examples Achieve With Ashley No Dilemma, Vote for Emma Oh my Gosh, Vote for Josh

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HOW TO RUN FOR A STATE OFFICE