2. at Conant High School 2013 - 2014

3. What Is It? An competitive academic club for all students –Business focus –Strongly recommended that you enroll in a Business Education course while a member of BPA

4. What Do You Do? Financial Services Administrative Support Information Technology Management Marketing HR

5. Regionals: December 2013 Harper College Conant, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates Palatine, Fremd, Barrington, Stevenson –Scores separated Must meet minimum standards to compete at State

6. State: February 27 – March 1, 2014 Field trip to Oakbrook, IL Meet people from all over the state of Illinois!

7. Fundraising! Fundraising is mandatory –Candy sales One box each member September 25 – October 25 –Or pay $40 Make sure YOUR NAME is on envelope –Checks preferred—no coins –Concessions (basketball season) –Restaurants Lou Malnatis, Chilis, Tavern Grill, Wendy’s, etc. –Other???

8. Expectations Attend ALL meetings Be on time— door will close! Check our website regularly Communicate in writing when needed Meet ALL deadlines Follow directions

9. Why Should I Join? Thinking of majoring in Business or going straight to the world of work? –Looks great on a college application! –Looks great on a resume! Not a major time commitment Great experiences! –Competition –Leadership –Friendships Have fun!!!!

10. Now What? Take a yellow card –Turn in to Mrs. Ertl’s mailbox in Main Office or Room 219 or Mr. Hauser in Science Fill out membership form onlinemembership form online –Only way you will receive emails Start reviewing contests –Not able to sign up for contests until candy money and membership forms are turned in –Check the website!!!!Check the website –Signup will start mid- October Next Meeting: October 9 same time, same place

11. Chapter Officers (3) 2 - 3 minute video –Desire –Qualifications –Vision Submitted to Mrs. Ertl by October 11 Voting will open after our meeting on October 16 –Online membership form –Yellow card –Candy signed out