2014-15 BPA Update

Association

BPA Update

• Welcome to the BPA Update!• Recognize any new advisors–We are here to support you!–Network with teachers in your

area –Resources are available to you

Website Re-Design• Help is only a click away…–www.texasbpa.com— •Advisors link–Helpful resources–Tools to use for your chapters–Coming soon—chapter activities

suggestions for your chapters

Levels of Competition– Fall Leadership Conferences – Presented by

different areas across the state, check www.texasbpa.com • Regional Advisors will post their FLC info online,

check back for more informationSave the dates:October 11, 2014—Heritage HS, FriscoNovember 1, 2014—Weslaco East HS, WeslacoNovember 1, 2014—Seguin Outdoor Learning Center,

Seguin

Levels of Competition– Regional Leadership Conferences – Last three

weekends in January. Contact your Regional Advisor for registration deadlines and more information. First level of competition, Participate in Torch Awards program, State Service Projects, Area President elected, winners advance to State competition

Levels of Competition– State Leadership Conference -- • March 3-7--Dallas, Texas--Participate in Torch

Awards program, Texas Intern Program, State Officer Team elected, winners advance to Nationals

– National Leadership Conference -- • May 6-10—Anaheim, California--Participate in

Torch Awards, National Intern Program, National Leadership Academy, National Officers elected

News from the Board

• Officer Team initiatives—– Texas BPA Cares Award to encourage

participation in Special Recognition Program

– Focus on Sponsorships– Focus on chapter connections and

communication– Special Olympics Links of Love

Community Service OpportunitiesSpecial Recognition Awards (chapter recognition)

Special OlympicsCommunity Action AwardEnvironmental Action/AwarenessBPA Cares *Texas Chapter Cares Award

Torch Awards Program (individual recognition)

Recognition earned by students for their commitment to community service

Leadership InitiativesSpecial Recognition Awards:

Recognition earned by chapters for their commitment to community service

Officer Positions Regional President State Officer Team National Officer Team

National Leadership AcademyIntern ProgramScholarships

News from the Board• Proposed budget adopted. We hope

to invest more in promotional materials and solicit more sponsors.

• Texas BPA is in good financial standing. We operated with a balanced budget and stayed in the black, even when we added the additional costs of online testing.

News from the Board• State Leadership Conference will

provide a two day Leadership Academy—open to all students. Plan on participating on March 5-6 (Thursday and Friday). This adds leadership training opportunities for our students and will provide activities for them to take back to their chapters for team-building.

News from the Board• Change in Torch Awards recognition

reception—Instead of providing a late meal at the reception, Statesman Torch Award recipients will receive a gift in addition to their Torch pin. Honors reception will be open to all participants, no tickets required for attendance. This celebration is open to everyone.

News from the Board• Redistricting committee met and is

reviewing ways to balance the regions to provide more opportunities for all students. This will be discussed further at the September Regional Advisors meeting in San Antonio, September 20.

• Help in chapter recruitment• New chapters being added

News from the Board• Fundraising Opportunity—Texas BPA has

partnered with Service Fundraising. Service Fundraising will donate 5% of your sales back to Texas BPA for our scholarship funds.

• Contact Service Fundraising at www.servicefundraising.com

• Email orders@servicefundraising.com• Call 1-800-236-2696

News from the Board• New Board Officers—– Chair—Jerry Burks– Treasurer—Janell Rochelle– Secretary—Danny Lopez

• Welcome to the Texas Board—– Shania Calloway, Student Board Rep– Mary Pat Strong, Area 2 Rep– Janell Rochelle, Area 4 (re-elected)– Jennifer Johnston, 1 year Business Rep– George Ozuna, 3 year Business Rep

News from the Board• State Leadership Conference—Dallas– Hotel info—Stay with us!– Judges Comments—Last year we provided

envelopes and collected comment sheets that were distributed after the Awards Session. This presented confusion at Nationals and many advisors left early and did not take comments. We will follow the WSAP and comments will be provided only to those schools to submit the stamped return envelopes according to the directions.

News from the Board• State Leadership Conference– Working on Special Event– We need your help!—Serving as an admin

and proctor is vital to our success– Programs will be online again as well as

with TWOPPY

News from the Board• Contest updates—– CEAC and the SAAC committees are

currently meeting to review all submitted recommendations. Thank you to those who submitted recommendations.

– New contests and decisions about Pilot contests will be shared

News from the Board• State Leadership Conferences– March 4-7, 2015--Dallas, Texas– March 2-5, 2016--Corpus Christi, Texas– March 1-4, 2017--Dallas, Texas

• National Leadership Conferences– May 6-10, 2015—Anaheim, California– May 5-9, 2016—Boston, Massachusetts

Stay Connected• We are TEXAS!• Recognize Board Members and

Regional Advisors– Thank you for your service

• Time to meet, greet and network with your Region• Any Questions?

For more informationDiana Weber

State Advisor, Texas Associationmrsweberbpa@gmail.com

Visit our websiteswww.texasbpa.comwww.bpa.org