1. Introducing… Association 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.

7. Current MHS Officers Blake Hale - President Kensley Phillips – Vice President Competitive Events

8. Officer Positions – President – Blake Hale – Vice President – Community Service – Vice President – Competitive Events - Kensley Phillips – Vice President – Advertising and Social Events – Secretary – Treasurer – Parliamentarian – Historian If interested in an office, view information on MHS BPA webpage.

9. Officer Elections – Submit intent to run for office by Tuesday, Sept 23 (2 nd meeting) – Elections to be held Tuesday, Oct 1 (3 rd meeting)

10. Levels of Competition – Regional Leadership Conference Saturday, January 31, 2015 – Please put date in your phone 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

11. Additional Levels of Competition – State Leadership Conference March 4-7--Dallas, 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 6-10—Anaheim, California

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

13. 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

14. 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

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