1. 2012 Update Association

2. Associate VP: Jayla Harris Reporter: Gabrielle Miller Parliamentarian: Jason Cuadra President: Tyler Scott Historian: Albert Saenz Sergeant-at-Arms: Aranza Garza Secretary: Shelby Eckhardt Secondary VP: David Lopez 2012 – 2013 S TATE O FFICER T EAM

3. “What do I need to do?” Help is only a click away… – www.texasbpa.com— Advisors link  Helpful resources  Tools to use for your chapters  NEW - Character building activities for your chapters

4. Fall Leadership Conferences – Presented by different areas across the state, check www.texasbpa.com www.texasbpa.com Regional Leadership Conference – Last three weekends in January. First level of competition, Participate in Torch Awards program, State Service Projects, Area President elected, winners advance to State competition Levels of Competition

5. State Leadership Conference --  February 27-March 2--Houston, Texas--Participate in Torch Awards program, Texas Intern Program, State Officer Team elected, winners advance to Nationals National Leadership Conference --  May 8-12--Orlando, FL--Participate in Torch Awards, National Intern Program, National Leadership Academy, National Officers elected

6. News from the Board Restructure has been put into place  Align contract dates  More work through committees Budget is looking great Establishing an Official Harassment policy Adopted a new Sponsorship Program Created committee to link competitive events to college and career readiness Accepted contracts for future SLCs

7. News from the Board FUTURE SLC LOCATIONS SLC 2013—Houston SLC 2014—Houston SLC 2015—Corpus Christi SLC 2016—Dallas SLC 2017—Corpus Christi SLC 2018—Dallas

8. Logistics Reservation Deadline February 12 th No hotel/airport shuttles Same rate for single, double, and quad SLC Planning - Houston Hotels - $139 Hyatt Regency  $14.50 valet parking  No Self Parking Doubletree Houston  Valet only Sun – Thurs - $25  Fri – Sat - $12 Crowne Plaza Downtown  Valet only Sun – Thurs - $25  Fri – Sat - $12

9. Leadership Initiatives Officer Positions  Area President  State Officer Team  National Officer Team Special Recognition Awards  Recognition earned by chapters for their commitment to community service Other Leadership Programs  National Leadership Academy  Intern Program  Scholarships

10. Community Service Opportunities Special Recognition Awards (chapter recognition)  Special Olympics  Community Action Award  Environmental Action/Awareness  BPA Cares Torch Awards Program (individual recognition)  Recognition earned by students for their commitment to community service

11. For more information Vickie Thomas State Advisor, Texas Association vthomas@bpa.org Visit our websites www.texasbpa.com www.bpa.org