Topic Name Description
Introduction to BPA Page General Information

A "crash course" about Business Professionals of America. For more in-depth information please go to the National BPA Website.
Page Advice for New Advisors

Advice for new BPA advisors from other Oklahoma BPA advisors.
URL New Advisors Welcome-National BPA

National BPA
File Advisor Training

National BPA
File Advisor Leadership Handbook-Meridian Technology Center

Meridian Technology Center-Daniel Devers
File Chapter Development Pyramid

TRI Leadership
Folder BPA Logo

Information about the logo and use of the logo as supplied by National BPA.
Page Top 10 Reasons to Join BPA

Top 10 lists of reasons to join BPA, collected from former state and national officers.
File Chapter Management Reference Manual

This Chapter Management Reference Manual contains information about local chapters for Business Professionals of America, how to manage your local chapter, and what roles each person takes within the local organization.  This chapter helps the local member and advisor understand the relationships between the local, state and national organizations.
File Local Advisor Training Presentation

The presentation used during the in-person training.
File Torch Award Handout

The Torch Award Handout to help students gain ideas and track their activities.
URL BPA Cares Handbook

A BPA chapter aligned with the goals and mission of Business Professional of America is concerned with service. Business Professionals of America recommends chapters become involved in one or more of the BPA Cares programs it offers. Participation in this program means that members are engaging in worthwhile projects while having the opportunity to receive recognition from the national organization.
URL BPA Cares Handbook

A BPA chapter aligned with the goals and mission of Business Professional of America is concerned with service. Business Professionals of America recommends chapters become involved in one or more of the BPA Cares programs it offers. Participation in this program means that members are engaging in worthwhile projects while having the opportunity to receive recognition from the national organization.
URL Quality Chapter Distinction Award

Link to the National Business Professionals of America Quality Chapter Distinction Application.  Complete the application to receive the Quality Chapter Distinction Award.
File Parliamentary Procedure Study Guide

A handout to help students understand about Parliamentary Procedure.
Page Questions for Chapter Officers

A list of questions a local advisor could use and share with an interview committee while selecting local chapter officers.
File Local Chapter Organizational Chart

Sample Local Chapter Organizational Chart to help setup your local chapter.
URL BPA Membership Registration System (MRS)

The BPA Membership Registration System (MRS) is the online tool chapter advisors use to manage their local chapter, local members, and other various management traits.
BPA Activities Page Officer Information

This page lists the basic responsibilities and roles of each chapter officer.
Page Committees

Information about committees.
Page Program of Work

Program of Work information
File Sample Program of Work Calendar

Sample POW calendar
Page Vocabulary

general information about BPA activities
File Conducting Ceremonies Handbook

National BPA
URL Fall Leadership Conference

Link to OK BPA's website.
URL State Leadership Conference

Link to OK BPA's website.
URL National Leadership Conference

Link to OK BPA's website.
Parliamentary Procedure Page The Basics

Basic information about parliamentary procedure.
Page Vocabulary

Terms and definitions of commonly used words in parliamentary procedure.
Page Successful Meetings

Successful meeting guidelines.
File Mastering Meetings

TRI Leadership
File Rule Like Robert

TRI Leadership
File Summary of Motions

CIMC-Summary of Motions
File Terms and Actions

CIMC
Page Videos

Video about parli pro.
URL National Association of Parliamentarians

NAP
Etiquette File Business Etiquette

University Career Services, University of Houston
File The Etiquette Code

TRI Leadership
URL Emily Post Etiquette-Home Page

Link to the Emily Post website.

URL Table Manners

Emily Post
URL The Job Interview

Emily Post
URL The Social Side of Business

Emily Post
URL Business Lunch Video

Video about business lunch etiquette.
Fundraising Page Local Advisor Fundraising Ideas

Fundraising ideas submitted by local Oklahoma BPA advisors.
File Fisher-ICTC Scholarship Draw Down

Jill Fisher, ICTC
URL 17 Fundraising ideas to Raise More Money

Give Forward
URL Sign Up Genius

Sign Up Genius
URL 50 Fundraising Ideas

Sign Up Genius
File 12 Tips for Fundraising Success

Convio-Move People
URL DonorsChoose.org

Donors Choose
URL Fundraiser Insight

Fundraiser Insight
URL Top 10 Crowdfunding Sites for Fundraising

Forbes
Volunteering Page Local Advisor Volunteering Ideas

Volunteering ideas from local Oklahoma advisors.
URL 25 Places to Volunteer

About.com
URL 10 Questions to Ask Before You Volunteer

Scholarships.com
File Volunteer Time Sheet

OSU-President's Leadership Council
Page Videos

Videos
Public Relations File Effective Public Relations Campaigns

TRI Leadership
URL Tips for Writing a Great Press Release

Zach Cutler
File 10 Best Practices for Social Media

American Society of News Editors
Page Videos

Videos
Dressing for Success Page BPA Official Dress

the official dress of BPA
File Men's Dress Code Presentation

Official BPA Dress Code for men.
File Women's Dress Code Presentation

Official BPA dress code for women.
URL Tie a Tie

Link to tie a tie, a website with instructions on how to tie different types of tie knots.
Leadership File The Elected Leader's Credo

Your Next Speaker
File The Leader's Credo-Discussion Cards

Your Next Speaker
File Leadership Quotes-Presentation

Your Next Speaker
File Leadership Quote Cards

Your Next Speaker
File Ingredients of a Great Officership

Your Next Speaker
File Leadership Moment-Handle Drama

Your Next Speaker
File Leadership Moment: Persuasion

Your Next Speaker
URL Personal Leadership Insight

Your Next Speaker
File Becoming a Leader

CIMC
Folder Leadership Theory

The following PowerPoint presentations have been collected from the Oklahoma State University President's Leadership Council.

Public Speaking & Presentations Page The Basics

Basic information about public speaking.
Page Vocabulary

Vocab
File Authenticity Rules-Presentation

Your Next Speaker
URL Authenticity Rules Blog

Your Next Speaker
File Rhett Laubach's Top 40 Speaking Tips

Your Next Speaker
File FORCE Poster

Your Next Speaker
File Slide Show Upgrade Examples

Your Next Speaker
URL Cool Tools for Presentations

Emily Post
Personality URL Personality Test based on Myers-Briggs

Free personality test based on the Myers-Briggs personality test.
File Myers-Briggs for Careers

A document about the Myers-Briggs test in relation to careers.
File True Colors Personality Quiz

True colors personality quiz.
File The Leap Show-Your Next Speaker

Your Next Speaker Free Resource:  The Leap Show
Team Building & Social Activities Page Local Advisor Activities Ideas

Team building and social activity ideas from local Oklahoma advisors.
File 10 Leadership Activities

Your Next Speaker
File Accountability Chart

TRI Leadership
File Effective Teamwork Formula Poster

Your Next Speaker
Web Tools URL Web Tools LiveBinder (Code: BMITE)

The BMITE Web Tools LiveBinder. Access code is BMITE.
File Who To Follow on Twitter

A list of who to follow on Twitter.
Page Publications to Follow

A list of blogs and various online publications that might be helpful.
Resource Credit File Credit

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