1. Introducing… Today’s students. Tomorrow’s business professionals.

2. Agenda Welcome Officers Competition Scholarships Membership

3. 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.

11. Officer Positions Available – President – Vice President – Community Service – Vice President – Competitive Events – Vice President – Advertising and Social Events – Secretary – Treasurer – Parliamentarian – Historian If interested in an office, view information on MHS BPA webpage.

12. Officer Elections – Submit intent to run for office by Tuesday, Sept 22 (2 nd meeting) – Elections to be held Tuesday, Sept. 29 (3 rd meeting) Communication method for all members – Remind 101 (936)755-5283 @mhsbpa

13. Levels of Competition – Regional Leadership Conference Saturday, January 30, 2016 (Not confirmed) – Reminder – SAT is Saturday, January 23 First level of competition – Top 3 from each non-judged event advance to State Competition – Top 2 from each judged event advance to State Competition

14. Additional Levels of Competition – State Leadership Conference March 2-5—Corpus Christi, Texas--winners advance to Nationals – Top 3 from each non-judged event advance to State Competition – Top 2 from each judged event advance to State Competition – National Leadership Conference May 5-9 — Boston, Massachusetts

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

16. Offered at the state level $2500-Mildred Woerndel Scholarship $2000-Vickie Thomas Scholarship 1-$1500, 5-$1000, 2-$750 Offered at the national level Offered by the National Officer Team Specific colleges and sponsorships for success in certain programs and competitions. Scholarships

17. Become a Member Fill out membership form – Submit with $25 dues Submit completed drug form Join BPA remind 101 class – Text 936-755-5283 – with this message @mhsbpa

18. For more information Visit our websites www.texasbpa.com www.bpa.org www.magnoliaisd.org >activities >clubs and activities