1. Introducing… Association

2. Associate Vice President: Jayla Harris Reporter: Gabrielle Miller Parliamentarian: Jason Cuadra President: Tyler Scott Historian: Albert Saenz Sergeant-at-Arms: Aranza Garza Secretary: Shelby Eckhardt Secondary Vice President: David Lopez

3. “So, what is this BPA thing?” General Information Workplace Skills Assessment Program (Competitive Events) Leadership Initiatives Classroom Connection Resources

4. Our Mission The mission of Business Professionals of America is to contribute to the preparation of a world-class workforce through the advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic, and technological skills.

5. “What does BPA offer my students?” Competitions Special Recognition Programs Torch Awards Leadership Training Scholarship Opportunities Internship Programs

6. Workplace Skills Assessment Program Our Competitive Events are divided into four divisions: Financial Services Administrative Support Information Technology Management/Marketing/Human Resources

7. Levels of Competition – 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, Regional President elected, winners advance to State competition

8. Levels of Competition – 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

9. 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

10. Torch Awards 9 Torches – faith, hope, love, friendship, cooperation, patriotism, leadership, service, knowledge – Promotes community involvement, adaptability and action inside and outside of BPA. 4 Levels – diplomat, executive, statesman, ambassador

11. Leadership Initiatives Special Recognition Awards: Recognition earned by chapters for their commitment to community service Officer Positions Regional President State Officer Team National Officer Team National Leadership Academy

12. Leadership Initiatives Provides opportunities for students to be involved in all aspects of planning and running a conference. State Level National Level Internship Program

13. Leadership Initiatives Offered at the state level One $500 awarded for each Area/Region $2000 Mildred Woerndel Scholarship Offered at the national level Offered by the National Officer Team Specific colleges and sponsorships for success in certain programs and competitions. Scholarships

14. “Sounds like a lot of work! What’s in it for me?” Competitions align with your curriculum Networking Leadership opportunities Travel Watching your students excel, grow and apply what they are learning in your classroom.

15. “Tell me more…” Want the latest updates about contests, State Leadership Conference planning, and changes to expect for this coming year? Go to the BPA UPDATE – Tuesday – 2:45-3:45– Lonestar A1

16. “What do I need to do?” Help is only a click away… – www.texasbpa.com— Advisors link – Helpful tools – Forms – Updates – Support

17. Need another reason to join? It’s all about the KIDS! – Stop by the BPA booth in the exhibit area and visit with the officers. They will tell you how amazing things can happen with BPA.

18. For more information Vickie Thomas State Advisor, Texas Association Chair, National Board of Trustees vthomas@bpa.org Visit our websites www.texasbpa.com www.bpa.org