BPA Merit Scholar Award Flashcards

Flashcards based on the Business Professionals of America Merit Scholar Award Study Guide, August 2024.

BPA Merit Scholar Award

A prestigious award in the BPA Cares Program that is open to any advisor or student member.

BPA National Center Headquarters

Located at 1201 Dublin Road, Suite 198, Columbus, OH 43215.

Business (in Business Professionals of America)

The field for which we prepare our students, emphasizing efficient work in various business situations.

Professionals (in Business Professionals of America)

Our students join to take advantage of professional development opportunities.

Of America (in Business Professionals of America)

Symbolizes pride in our country and its free enterprise business system.

BPA Mission Statement

To develop and empower student leaders to discover their passion and change the world by creating unmatched opportunities in learning, professional growth, and service.

BPA Vision Statement

To be an innovator in Career and Technical Education, providing our members with opportunities for growth through education, competition, community service, and personal development.

Annual Theme for 2024-25

Capture The Moment.

Executive Council Members

Student officers who represent BPA student members and serve a one-year term, elected each year during the National Leadership Conference.

National BPA Staff

A diverse group of professionals who manage services, programs, partnerships, and finances, aiming to provide responsive and high-quality programs.

Torch Awards Program

Designed to promote professionalism and leadership in career development and personal growth, with activities in seven categories.

Seven Torch Categories

Leadership, Service, Cooperation, Knowledge, Friendship, Love, Hope, and Faith, Citizenship

Executive Torch Award Requirements

10 points in each Torch category.

Diplomat Torch Award Requirements

30 points in each Torch category.

Statesman Torch Award Requirements

50 points in each Torch category.

Ambassador Torch Award Requirements

70 points in each Torch category.

Officer for a Day Program

Provides Middle Level members with the opportunity to shadow the Executive Council for a day at the National Leadership Conference.

National BPA Board of Trustees

Composed of educators, organization and community leaders, and industry professionals dedicated to the mission and vision of BPA.

State Association Advisory Council (SAAC)

Collaborates with BPA's Classroom Educators Advisory Council and other groups to improve programs.

Classroom Educators Advisory Council (CEAC)

Serves as a liaison between chapter advisors and the Board of Trustees to promote BPA objectives and monitor competitive events.

National Business Advisory Council (NBAC)

Offers insight and guidance on the future of business and industry to assist with program development.

BPA Week

The second full week in February, coinciding with Career and Technical Education Month.

Secondary Division Executive Council Positions

President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Historian, and Parliamentarian.

Post-secondary Division Executive Council Positions

President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer, and Parliamentarian.

National BPA Tagline

Giving Purpose to Potential.

Official BPA Pledge

We are met in a spirit of friendship and goodwill as we prepare for careers in a world-class workforce. We work together to develop professionalism and leadership through Business Professionals of America, and pledge our loyalty to our nation.

Navy Blue (Official BPA Color)

Signifies the success achieved through leadership and professionalism.

Red (Official BPA Color)

Symbolizes the friendship obtained through the teamwork of our organization.

Tan (Official BPA Color)

Represents the bountiful fields of opportunity in America.

Proper Usage of Acronym (BPA)

Acceptable in casual conversation and personal correspondence after the name has been spelled out in full.

The Four Points of the BPA Shield

Ambition, Leadership, Sociability, and Poise.