1. Torch
At a Glance

2. Overview What is Torch? What are the Torches Successes and Setbacks
The Levels of Torch
How Torch Works
Successes and Setbacks
Tips from Successful Chapters
Questions to Consider

3. What is Torch?
“Torch... frames and guides a BPA member's leadership and service to their chapter and community.” -bpa.org
Key words: Leadership & Service
A way to keep our business honest and our goals pure

4. What are the Torches? Leadership Service Cooperation Knowledge
Friendship
Love, Hope, Faith
Patriotism

5. Levels of Torch Award Organization Level
Points Required in Each Category
Submission Deadline
Recognition
Executive
Local Chapter 10
varies
Pin and certificate
Diplomat
Varies by State 30
Statesman
State 50
Mid-February
Pin and certificate (otherwise varies by state)
Ambassador
National 70
Beginning of April
Pin and certificate, Recognition at NLC

6. How do you do Torch? Each activity is worth 5, 10, 15, or 20 points
Submit the resume online to be reviewed for recognition
All students completing a satisfactory resume will be awarded.
Key Points: Online Submission, Worth of Activities, and All Students

7. Success Setbacks Allows for a preset stage of why we help others
Allows any student regardless of intelligence or physical ability to advance and be recognized
Focuses on values that do not tire
Allows chapters big and small to have a mission
Lack of participation by many chapters
Variety of reasons
Lack of awareness from Advisors
If an advisor doesn’t investigate it’s very difficult to start/maintain
Stagnation of growth
Torch has not been acknowledged recently for its benefits

8. Notes from Successful Torch Chapters
Points come from chapter activities not individual accomplishments
Advisor motivates members by recognizing Torch’s worth
The community knows what the chapter is doing and offers opportunities
Inter-organizational participation with FFA, student council, etc.
Consistent structure from chapter officers on pre- submission dates and tutorials

9. Questions to Consider Why don’t members know about Torch?
How can Torch modernize?
How can Torch become more structured?
How can Torch be made to benefit members long-term?