What is BPA? - Fundamentals of Tech 1...BPA has more than 51,000 members in over 2,300 chapters in...
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What is BPA? Business and Information Technology Education Student Organization Informational Oklahoma Centennial High School
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What is BPA?
Business and Information Technology Education Student Organization Informational
Oklahoma Centennial High School
Business Professionals of America is a non-profit educational association of student members preparing for careers in business.
BPA is the leading CTSO (Career Technical Student Organization) for students pursuing careers in business management, office administration, information technology and other related career fields.
WHAT IS BPA?
BPA has more than 51,000 members in over 2,300 chapters in 23 states, and we are growing!
BPA is a "co-curricular" organization that supports business and information technology educators by offering curriculum based on national standards.
What is BPA? (continued)
Who can Join? Business Professionals of America is for any
student who is enrolled in a business, office, or business education course or program in a secondary, middle level, or post-secondary institution.
Tell Me More!!
GENERAL INFORMATION
What do members do?
Members learn how to work effectively with others and to take advantage of every opportunity to learn and understand the needs of employers.
Members demonstrate occupational and leadership skills in the Workplace
General Information (continued)
Members prepare for their roles as citizens through leadership development, activities, workshops, and conferences.
Members serve their community by helping the underprivileged, ill, orphaned, elderly, mentally disabled, and unfortunate.
General Information (continued)
Business: The field for which you the student is preparing to enter; emphasizes that you gain the skills to work efficiently, not only in an office setting, but also in a wide variety of business situations.
Professionals: Students join BPA to take advantage of a wide variety of professional development opportunities.
of America: Symbolizes pride in our country and its free enterprise business system
WHAT’S IN A NAME?
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Business Professionals of
America is to contribute to the
preparation of a world-class workforce
through the advancement of leadership,
citizen, academic and technological
skills
We are met in a spirit of friendship and goodwill as we prepare for productive lives in business and office careers. We work together to develop professionalism and leadership through Business Professionals of America and pledge our loyalty to our nation.
PLEDGE
Navy blue: signifies the success achieved
through leadership and professionalism.
Tan: represents the bountiful fields of
opportunity in America.
Red: symbolizes the friendship obtained
through teamwork in our organization.
OFFICIAL COLORS
PURPOSES
Develop student leadership.
Improve poise, sociability, attitude, and tact
Develop competence in business and office occupations.
Promote student ambition for useful purposes
Learn to plan effectively
Develop an enthusiasm for learning and for remaining knowledgeable in the business and office fields
Purposes cont’d
Develop confidence and spirit of competition
Learn to get along with others
Develop loyalty
Understand and promote business
Students have an opportunity to participate in a democratic election through local, regional, state and national levels of officer candidacy.
OFFICER POSITIONS
Officers President
Vice President
Reporter
Secretary
Treasurer
And more
William J Chandler Brittny C. Moore
OCB OFFICERS 2008-2009
Gregory Anderson, Chaplain
Carrie VanMeter, Treasurer
Alice Carter, Secretary
Maurisha Cobb, Reporter
Kebrina Hartfield, Vice-President
Trimelle Polk, President
Shadale Thomas, Historian
Deirdra Roberts, Advisor
OCB OFFICERS 2009-2010
Hartfield, Kabrina (President )
Thomas, Shadale (Historian )
Watts, LaQuica R (Secretary )
Williams, LaChonte' (Treasurer )
Wrenn Chapel (Parliamentarian )
Roberts, Deirdra (Advisor)
OCB OFFICERS 2010-2011
BPA DUES
•National Secondary/Post-Secondary - $12.00
•National Middle Level Dues- $8.00
•State Everyone - $4.00
•OCB Dues- $2.00
•Total Dues- $18.00 or $14.00
(Example)
October 18, 2011
Oklahoma City University
Tentative Agenda
8:00 -9:00 a.m. Registration
9:15 -10:30 a.m. OCU Workshops
10:45 -12:00 p.m. General Session/Keynote Speaker
12:15 - 1:30 p.m. Officer Training
1:30 p.m Conference Adjourned
Fall Leadership Conference
(Example) March 6-7, 2012 OSU-Okmulgee & Oral Roberts University Mabee Center, Tulsa
Competitive Events
Leadership Development State Executive Council Elections
Awards Ceremonies Workshops
Networking Opportunities FUN!
Spring Leadership Conference
OCB SLC
SLC 2007-2008
SLC 2008-2009
SLC 2009-2010
FLC 2010-2011
OCB Middle School Chapter
Experience personal and professional growth
TOP TEN REASONS YOU SHOULD JOIN BPA
Gain real-life skills
TOP TEN REASONS YOU SHOULD JOIN BPA
Participate in competitive events
TOP TEN REASONS YOU SHOULD JOIN BPA
Develop Leadership
TOP TEN REASONS YOU SHOULD JOIN BPA
Get Lifetime Opportunities
TOP TEN REASONS YOU SHOULD JOIN BPA
Connect with business
TOP TEN REASONS YOU SHOULD JOIN BPA
Earn awards and recognition
TOP TEN REASONS YOU SHOULD JOIN BPA
Attend conferences and workshops
TOP TEN REASONS YOU SHOULD JOIN BPA
Meet people with similar interests
TOP TEN REASONS YOU SHOULD JOIN BPA
Qualify for scholarships
TOP TEN REASONS YOU SHOULD JOIN BPA
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