texas merit scholar exam

texas BPA website

www.texasbpa.com or www.bpa.org/texas

national BPA website

www.bpa.org

national BPA theme

Capture the Moment!

What is our tagline?

Giving purpose to potential.

what is the vision of Business Professionals of America?

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

what is the MISSION of BPA?

To contribute to the preparation of global professionals through the advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic, and technological skills.

Goals?

The Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) has been adopted as the strategic direction for a certification program, competitive events, leadership, and direction for interaction with business, career/job preparation, and workplace competencies.

Texas BPA University and Texas BPA leadership Academy

these are sessions at the State Leadership Conference (slc) that help provide information on skills and activities that BPA has to offer from running for State Officer, dress or sucess, and more! Thee sessions are led by members of our TEXAS leadership team

Competitive divisions for events?

Associate, Secondary, Post-secondary

Competitive Categories?

Finance, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Digital Communications and design, management, marketing and communication, health administration

what is the name of the competitive events program?

Workplace Skills Assessment Program (WSAP)

What exactly is the wsap?

the WSAP is published yearly and provides an overview and information of events and their topic.

What is the Style and Reference Manual?

it is published yearly and provides formatting specifications and examples on how documents should be created, this would help you find out how to write letters, reports, etc.

3 different types of events?

virtual, judged, and non-judged events.

what happens if a school does not have a chapter?

If a school does not have a chapter, members can compete as part of Texas BPA Virtual Secondary and Post-Secondary chapters.

what are open events?

these events allow you to demonstrate your skills and knowledge, they can range from: Financial Math & Analysis Concepts, Administrative Support Concepts, Computer Programming Concepts, Information Technology Concepts, Business Meeting Mgmt. Concepts, Mgmt. Meeting and Human Resources Concepts, Parliamentary Procedures Concepts, Digital Marketing Concepts, Medical Terminology Concepts

how many delegates does each chapter get for state officer elections?

two

What are the state offices available?

Offices available: President, Vice President, Secretary, Historian, Reporter, Parliamentarian, Sgt. at Arms.

How does the state officer election process work?

Process requires an application, interview, skills test, campaign rally, and speech.

State President:?

Anwitha Kumbham

State Vice President:

Melanie Guerrero

State Secretary

Neha Veermani Mydhily

State Historian

Nadia Ramirez

State Reporter

Sydney Mendoza

State Parliamentarian:

Rudhran Sathish

State Sgt. at Arms:

Lucas Garcia

The National Leadership Conference is usually held in?

The National Leadership Conference is usually held in May.

The State Leadership Conference is usually held in?

The State Leadership Conference is usually held in March

This year the National Leadership Conference will be on ______ in ________

This year the National Leadership Conference will be on May 7-11, 2025 in Orlando, Florida

The 2025 National Leadership Conference will be at?

The 2025 National Leadership Conference will be at Nashville, Tennessee

The 2025 State Leadership Conference will be at?

The 2025 State Leadership Conference will be at Dallas, Texas

BPA was first established in ____ as the _______

It was established in 1966 as the Office Education Association

In what year did BPA change OEA TO BPA?

In 1988, BPA changed from OEA to BPA

BPA is in states in the United States and also in ______. It also has chapters in _____, ______, and ______

BPA is in 25 states in the United States and also in Puerto Rico. It also has chapters in China, Haiti, and Peru

BPA is headquartered in ______?.

BPA is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

Texas BPA has ______ which are then broken down into ______.

Texas BPA has 5 Areas which are then broken down into regions.

The official colors of BPA are:The colors _________, _______, and _______ represent the __________. Navy blue signifies the success achieved through leadership and professionalism. Tan represents the bountful fields of opportunity in America. Red symbolizes the friendship obtained through teamwork in our organization.

The official colors of BPA are:The colors navy blue, red, and tan represent the national BPA organization.

Navy blue signifies the ______achieved through _____-and _____. Tan represents the ________ of _________in America. Red symbolizes the _______ obtained through _______in our organization.

Navy blue signifies the success achieved through leadership and professionalism. Tan represents the bountiful fields of opportunity in America. Red symbolizes the friendship obtained through teamwork in our organization.

The BPA emblem stands for: The _____points of the BPA shield stand for ______, ______, ___ and _______. The shield itself stands for ____ and _____and the ______ of ______in America. The stripes represent ____, ____, _____, ______, ____and ______. The bar represents the _____provided by _____in _______occupations. The quill and inkwell represent the

_____of business occupations through the _____-and the torch represents _____ ______.

The BPA emblem stands for: The four points of the BPA shield stand for Ambition, Leadership, Sociability and Poise. The shield itself stands for honor and dignity and the importance of business in America. The stripes represent education, citizenship, loyalty, patriotism, competency and dependability. The bar represents the service provided by employees in business occupations. The quill and inkwell represent the stability of business occupations through the ages and the torch represents worthy goals.

The categories of Torch Awards are?

The categories of Torch Awards are: leadership, service, cooperation, knowledge, friendship, love, hope, faith, and patriotism.

The Torch Award levels are:

The Torch Award levels are: Executive (Local: 10 pts. per category), Diplomat (Regional: 30 pts. per category), Statesman (State: 50 pts. per category), Ambassador (National: 70 pts. per category)

How can one recieve a Torch Award?

You can receive Torch Awards every year as part of BPA, you just have to complete the resume process every year.

The Texas BPA Newsletter is known as the ?

The Texas BPA Newsletter is known as the Texas Tibits.

The National BPA Newsletter is known as?

The National BPA Newsletter is known as The Source.

BPA WEEK?

Business Professionals of America Week is a great opportunity to promote local chapters. It is the second full week of February in coordination with Career and Technical Education (CTE) month.

The official BPA blazer is ______ AND HAS THE ______ ON THE ____ ____?

The official BPA blazer is navy blue and has the logo on the left side.

The name tag is worn on the _____ side of the jacket.

The name tag is worn on the right side of the jacket.

The highest torch award pin earned is placed on the ____lapel.

The highest torch award pin earned is placed on the right lapel.

The national merit pin is placed on the _____lapel.

The national merit pin is placed on the right lapel.

The annual membership pin is placed on the _____ lapel.

The annual membership pin is placed on the left lapel.

The officer pin is placed on the _____lapel ____the _____.

The officer pin is placed on the right lapel above the nametag.

Board of Directors: ____Munro (Area 1), _____Ibarra (Area 2), _____Martin (Middle Level), _______Lott (Middle Level), _______Trollinger (Area 3), ______Telchnik (Area 4) _____Luter (Area 5), _____Crowson (Business Rep.), ______Federico (Business Rep.), ______Burnam (Associate), _____Carrier-Williams (Post Secondary), _____Ozuna (Business Rep.), ____Mayo (Secondary Regional), ______Sanchez (Student), ______ Olivarri (Student)

Board of Directors: Kelly Munro (Area 1), David Ibarra (Area 2), Brooke Martin (Middle Level), Kalwenda Lott (Middle Level), Beverly Trollinger (Area 3), Lisa Telchnik (Area 4) Melissa Luter (Area 5), Brandon Crowson (Business Rep.), Mirando Federico (Business Rep.), Stephanie Burnam (Associate), Carolyn Carrier-Williams (Post Secondary), George Ozuna (Business Rep.), Georgia Mayo (Secondary Regional), Jennifer Sanchez (Student), Delanee Olivarri (Student)

State AdvisOR?

State Advisor: Diana Weber

Officer Coordinator: ?

Susan McKrell

Competitive Events Coordinator?

Phyllis Kostka

Meeting Planner

Robin Goff

Judges Coordinator:

Sharon Shuler

What is BPA CARES?

It is a national program and a state program that recognizes a chapter’s community service throughout the year.

What is our national serivce project as part OF the BPA Cares?

Our national service project as part of BPA Cares is to help and support the Special Olympics.

in our state and our region we support the special olympics through what?

In our state and region, we support the Special Olympics through our Dots for Dollars program.

The field for which we prepare our students; emphasizes that we educate our members to work efficiently, not only in an office setting, but also in a wide variety of business situations.

Business:

Our students indicate they join Business Professionals of America to take advantage of a wide variety of professional development opportunities.

professionals

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

of America

what is the 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.”

What is the BPA cares award?

is an award given based on a chapter’s community service and involvement.

BPA Social Buzz Award

is an award given based on a chapter’s social media presence.

Outstanding Advisor Award

s an award given to an advisor nominated for their work to BPA.

Distinguished Administrator Award

is an award given to an administrator for their work to BPA.

Scholarships: The top two Texas BPA scholarships honor?

Mildred Woerndel and Vickie Thomas.

The Texas BPA logo has the?

the traditional BPA circle logo with Texas written at the bottom.