2012 Update Associat ion
Dec 31, 2015
2012 Update
Association
Associate VP: Jayla HarrisReporter: Gabrielle MillerParliamentarian: Jason CuadraPresident: Tyler ScottHistorian: Albert SaenzSergeant-at-Arms: Aranza GarzaSecretary: Shelby EckhardtSecondary VP: David Lopez
2012 – 2013 STATE OFFICER TEAM
“What do I need to do?” • Help is only a click away…– www.texasbpa.com— • Advisors link
Helpful resources Tools to use for your chapters NEW - Character building activities for your
chapters
• Fall Leadership Conferences – Presented by different areas across the state, check www.texasbpa.com
• Regional Leadership Conference – Last three weekends in January. First level of competition, Participate in Torch Awards program, State Service Projects, Area President elected, winners advance to State competition
Levels of Competition
Levels of Competition• State Leadership Conference --
February 27-March 2--Houston, Texas--Participate in Torch Awards program, Texas Intern Program, State Officer Team elected, winners advance to Nationals
• National Leadership Conference -- May 8-12--Orlando, FL--Participate in Torch
Awards, National Intern Program, National Leadership Academy, National Officers elected
News from the Board• Restructure has been put into place
Align contract dates More work through committees
• Budget is looking great• Establishing an Official Harassment policy• Adopted a new Sponsorship Program• Created committee to link competitive events to
college and career readiness• Accepted contracts for future SLCs
News from the BoardFUTURE SLC LOCATIONS• SLC 2013—Houston• SLC 2014—Houston• SLC 2015—Corpus Christi• SLC 2016—Dallas• SLC 2017—Corpus Christi• SLC 2018—Dallas
Logistics• Reservation Deadline
February 12th • No hotel/airport
shuttles• Same rate for single,
double, and quad
SLC Planning - HoustonHotels - $139• Hyatt Regency
$14.50 valet parking No Self Parking
• Doubletree Houston Valet only Sun – Thurs - $25 Fri – Sat - $12
• Crowne Plaza Downtown Valet only Sun – Thurs - $25 Fri – Sat - $12
Leadership Initiatives• Officer Positions
Area President State Officer Team National Officer Team
• Special Recognition Awards Recognition earned by
chapters for their commitment to community service
• Other Leadership Programs National Leadership
Academy Intern Program Scholarships
Community Service Opportunities• Special Recognition Awards (chapter recognition)
Special Olympics Community Action Award Environmental Action/Awareness BPA Cares
• Torch Awards Program (individual recognition) Recognition earned by students for their
commitment to community service
For more informationVickie Thomas
State Advisor, Texas [email protected]
Visit our websiteswww.texasbpa.comwww.bpa.org