Overview

Question 1

Mission Statement

Answer 1

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

Question 2

BPA is a co-curricular organization

Answer 2

True

Question 3

BPA major programs

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Vision Statement

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Estimate of Members

Answer 5

45,000

Question 6

Estimate of Chapters

Answer 6

1800

Question 7

Where is BPA located

Answer 7

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

Question 8

BPA Pledge

Answer 8

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.

Question 9

What do the four points on the emblem stand for?

Answer 9

Ambition, Leadership, Sociability and Poise

Question 10

What does the Emblem stand for?

Answer 10

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

Question 11

What do the stripes represent?

Answer 11

Education, citizenship, loyalty, patriotism, competency and dependability

Question 12

What does the bar represent?

Answer 12

Service provided by employees in business occupations

Question 13

What does the ink and quill represent?

Answer 13

Stability of business occupations through the ages

Question 14

What does the torch represent?

Answer 14

Worthy goals

Question 15

What year was BPA formed?

Answer 15

1966

Question 16

Original BPA founded name:

Answer 16

Office Education Association (OEA)

Question 17

What happened in 1963?

Answer 17

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

Question 18

First three affiliates:

Answer 18

Iowa, Kansas, Wisconsin

Question 19

What is VOECA

Answer 19

Vocational Education Clubs of America

Question 20

When was OEA filed?

Answer 20

1966

Question 21

When and where was the first national conference?

Answer 21

1967, Greenlake Wisconsin

Question 22

What happened in 1971?

Answer 22

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

Question 23

Current residence since 1982:

Answer 23

5454 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio

Question 24

1984-1988:

Answer 24

Market study done, and OEA becomes BPA

Question 25

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

Answer 25

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

Question 26

Who was middle level division piloted by?

Answer 26

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

Question 27

When was the Middle Level division approved?

Answer 27

2002-2003

Question 28

When did middle level first compete at NLC?

Answer 28

2004

Question 29

When was the new BPA pledge officiated?

Answer 29

2010

Question 30

When were virtual events created?

Answer 30

2012

Question 31

When was the fifty year anniversary of BPA?

Answer 31

2016

Question 32

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

Answer 32

Largest gathering of people wearing tye-dye

Question 33

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

Answer 33

2016

Question 34

What is BPA United, and when was it created?

Answer 34

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

Question 35

When was the National Showcase Business Panel Created?

Answer 35

2018

Question 36

What companies were at the first NS Business panel?

Answer 36

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

Question 37

When did BPA Unveil new logo and colors?

Answer 37

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

Question 38

Members of Current Secondary Division NEC

Answer 38

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

Question 39

When is NEC meeting held?

Answer 39

January and June/July

Question 40

How many people in Post Secondary NEC

Answer 40

4

Question 41

Paxton Cavin

Answer 41

Chair

Question 42

Devin Alexander

Answer 42

Vice Chair

Question 43

Jeannette Barreto

Answer 43

Secretary

Question 44

Angie Benson

Answer 44

Treasurer

Question 45

Andrea Leal

Answer 45

Alumni Rep

Question 46

Sonya Russell

Answer 46

At-Large Rep

Question 47

Dr. Brenda Jacobsen

Answer 47

Post Secondary Rep

Question 48

Sabrina Taylor

Answer 48

Middle Level Local Advisor Representative

Question 49

Lisa Parker

Answer 49

State Advisor rep

Question 50

Kevin Benjamin

Answer 50

Business Rep

Question 51

Breezy Gutierrez

Answer 51

State Supervisor Rep

Question 52

Lucy Christensen

Answer 52

National Secondary President

Question 53

Amber Lane

Answer 53

National Post-Secondary President

Question 54

Steven J Mitchell

Answer 54

CEO

Question 55

CEAC

Answer 55

Classroom Educators Advisory Council

Question 56

Sheila K. Morris

Answer 56

Director of Education & Professional Learning

Question 57

Ric Cowles

Answer 57

Director of Finance/Chief Financial Officer

Question 58

Patrick W. Schultz

Answer 58

Director of Membership & Technology

Question 59

Jonathan Smith

Answer 59

Director of Strategic Programs & Experiences

Question 60

Michele Gordon

Answer 60

Office Manager

Question 61

Scott Mathie

Answer 61

Leadership Development Specialist

Question 62

LaQuanda Paschal

Answer 62

Competitive Events Specialist

Question 63

Current Slogan Thing

Answer 63

Seize the Opportunity

Question 64

2024 NLC

Answer 64

Chicago, Illinois

Question 65

GDS

Answer 65

Growth and Development Summit

Question 66

SLS

Answer 66

Student Leadership Summit

Question 67

7 Torch Programs

Answer 67

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