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What Support Groups does Business Professionals of America have?
The National Business Advisory Council (NBAC) provides a liaison between business and industry and the Board of Trustees. The Classroom Educators Advisory Council (CEAC) serves as the liaison between the advisor and the Board of Trustees. The State Association Advisory Council (SAAC) provides a liaison between state associations and the Board of Trustees. How Much are Membership Dues? BPA Dues for 2003-2004
What Do Chapters and Members Get for Their Dues?
How Do I Contact The National Center? Business Professionals of America 5454 Cleveland Avenue Columbus, OH 43231-4021 Phone: 614-895-7277 Toll Free: 800-334-2007 Fax: 614-895-1165 See National Staff page for staff phone extensions. How Do I Organize A Local Chapter? STEP 1 Review the materials in the Chapter Start Up Kit. Supplemental materials, including the Chapter Management Reference and Leadership Development Series, may be obtained from the BPA Mall. STEP 2 Meet with appropriate schools officials to determine the steps needed to gain approval and support. STEP 3 Recruit or become an advisor. The local chapter advisor is a business/computer/office education teacher dedicated to helping students develop the professional leadership skills required to be successful in the workplace. STEP 4 Organize a BPA Membership campaign at your school. Additional members may be submitted through February 15th. Check with your state advisor to determine your state membership deadline. STEP 5 Organize an orientation meeting. See sample agenda below. At the meeting, introduce prospective members to Business Professionals of America, including steps for electing officers and planning activities. An appointed organizing committee should conduct the meeting, present the information, sign up new members, and collect dues. STEP 6 Formulate and approve your chapter’s constitution adapted from the sample found in your division’s Chapter Start-up Kit. STEP 7 Submit the charter application to the National Center and register new members online (See Membership Procedures in your division’s Chapter Start-up Kit). STEP 8 Elect and train officers. Find leadership-training materials at the BPA Mall. STEP 9 Host a program-planning meeting. Here your group will establish chapter meeting times, plan a program of activities, and organize committees. Suggested activities and committees are based upon a balance of professional, civic service, social and financial areas. STEP 10 Recognize the new chapter by conducting a chartering and members initiation ceremony. Remember to invite teachers, administrators, and family members. STEP 11 Incorporate BPA activities and standards into daily lesson plans. The key is to hold the student’s interest and make it fun! For more ideas, see the Leadership Development Series booklets, Focus on Membership and Integrating: The Advisor’s Role, available for purchase at the BPA Mall. STEP 12 Maintain regular contact with your state advisor and the National Center. Sample Organizational Meeting A. Call to order; Chairperson, Organizing Committee B. Appoint a recorder C. Explanation of Business Professionals of America Organizing Committee Members 1. Purposes and goals of organization (see your division's Chapter Start-up Kit) 2. Membership eligibility (see your division's Sample Constitution in the Start-up Kit) 3. Local, state, and national activities, program, service (see Conferences and Services in your division's Chapter Start-up Kit) 4. Benefit to members (organizational skills, resume item, involvement, recognition for achievement, development of self-confidence, interaction with business community, opportunity to travel, etc.) D. Steps necessary to charter a chapter; Local Advisor 1. Vote to form a chapter 2. Decide on the number and title of local officers (normally the following six are used; president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, historian, parliamentarian) 3. Explain membership application process, dues, and benefits. 4. Decide and vote on the amount to be charged for local dues, if desired. State and national dues are determined at their particular level. E. Establish a calendar of meeting dates. Solicit chapter input for program content of future meetings. F. Adjourn with students repeating the Business Professionals of America pledge: We are met in a spirit of friendship and goodwill as we prepare for productive lives in business and office careers. We work together to develop professionalism and leadership through Business Professionals of America and pledge our loyalty to our nation. |
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