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Overview Flashcards

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Mission Statement

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

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BPA is a co-curricular organization

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True

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BPA major programs

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National Leadership Academy, National Officer elections and scholarships. The Torch Awards Program and BPA Cares Program

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Vision Statement

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

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5
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Estimate of Members

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45,000

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6
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Estimate of Chapters

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1800

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Where is BPA located

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25 US states, Puerto Rico, China, Haiti, Peru

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BPA Pledge

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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.

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What do the four points on the emblem stand for?

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Ambition, Leadership, Sociability and Poise

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What does the Emblem stand for?

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Stands for honor and dignity and the importance of business in America

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What do the stripes represent?

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Education, citizenship, loyalty, patriotism, competency and dependability

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What does the bar represent?

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Service provided by employees in business occupations

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What does the ink and quill represent?

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Stability of business occupations through the ages

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What does the torch represent?

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Worthy goals

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15
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What year was BPA formed?

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1966

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16
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Original BPA founded name:

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Office Education Association (OEA)

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What happened in 1963?

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Study was conducted in 43 states, 67% of vocational teachers wanted career based youth group.

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18
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First three affiliates:

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Iowa, Kansas, Wisconsin

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19
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What is VOECA

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Vocational Education Clubs of America

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20
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When was OEA filed?

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1966

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21
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When and where was the first national conference?

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1967, Greenlake Wisconsin

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What happened in 1971?

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National Office was established in Columbus, Ohio, and Board of Trustees approved the Alumni division

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Current residence since 1982:

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5454 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio

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1984-1988:

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Market study done, and OEA becomes BPA

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When was the mortgage for the National Center paid off, and what was done with the paper?

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Paid off at NLC in Cincinnati, OH, and burned in 1992

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Who was middle level division piloted by?

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Delaware, Florida, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas in 1998-2002

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When was the Middle Level division approved?

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2002-2003

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28
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When did middle level first compete at NLC?

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2004

29
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When was the new BPA pledge officiated?

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2010

30
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When were virtual events created?

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2012

31
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When was the fifty year anniversary of BPA?

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2016

32
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What BPA World Record was set in Fenway Park, Boston, MA?

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Largest gathering of people wearing tye-dye

33
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When were virtual events invited to NLC to showcase their projects?

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2016

34
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What is BPA United, and when was it created?

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BPA United was created in 2017, as a non profit to raise money for members in areas effected by hurricanes

35
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When was the National Showcase Business Panel Created?

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2018

36
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What companies were at the first NS Business panel?

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Google, Hewlett-Packer, Social Assurity, and precision exams

37
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When did BPA Unveil new logo and colors?

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2019, first change to something that large in over 30 years

38
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Members of Current Secondary Division NEC

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Lucy Christensen, Melina LaPlante, Abby Renoux, Annelise Do, Sophia Pinarreta, John Woodward

39
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When is NEC meeting held?

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January and June/July

40
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How many people in Post Secondary NEC

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4

41
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Paxton Cavin

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Chair

42
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Devin Alexander

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Vice Chair

43
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Jeannette Barreto

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Secretary

44
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Angie Benson

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Treasurer

45
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Andrea Leal

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Alumni Rep

46
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Sonya Russell

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At-Large Rep

47
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Dr. Brenda Jacobsen

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Post Secondary Rep

48
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Sabrina Taylor

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Middle Level Local Advisor Representative

49
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Lisa Parker

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State Advisor rep

50
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Kevin Benjamin

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Business Rep

51
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Breezy Gutierrez

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State Supervisor Rep

52
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Lucy Christensen

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National Secondary President

53
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Amber Lane

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National Post-Secondary President

54
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Steven J Mitchell

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CEO

55
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CEAC

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Classroom Educators Advisory Council

56
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Sheila K. Morris

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Director of Education & Professional Learning

57
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Ric Cowles

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Director of Finance/Chief Financial Officer

58
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Patrick W. Schultz

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Director of Membership & Technology

59
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Jonathan Smith

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Director of Strategic Programs & Experiences

60
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Michele Gordon

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Office Manager

61
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Scott Mathie

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Leadership Development Specialist

62
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LaQuanda Paschal

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Competitive Events Specialist

63
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Current Slogan Thing

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Seize the Opportunity

64
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2024 NLC

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Chicago, Illinois

65
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GDS

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Growth and Development Summit

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SLS

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Student Leadership Summit

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7 Torch Programs

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Leadership; Service; Cooperation; Knowledge; Friendship; Love, Hope, Faith; and Patriotism

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