State Director's Monday Messengers
Good Morning and Happy Fall!
MINI GRANTS AVAILABLE. Montana BPA will be offering mini grants this year as a result of HB#382. BPA Montana is offering up to $500 per region to assist with expenses for Student Leadership Training, Regional Conference Activities, Service Days, Student Industry Tours. Attached you will find the application. Deadline to submit is October 31, 2023. Thank you to those who have already submitted.
2023-2024 MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION. The BPA online membership registration system is NOW open. Please remember to have your username and password accessible in order to enter your chapter's online registration portal. You will be able to add new members, as well as import members from last year's membership. You can access the membership registration system online at: https://register.bpa.org/. Video tutorials are available online at: https://members.bpa.org/help-center. (This is a great resource page) Attached you will also find "important membership updates" Please let Lisa Parker (lparkermtbpa@gmail.com) know if you need assistance with your login.
NATIONAL PIN DESIGN CONTEST National BPA is offering the pin design contest again. Pin designs can be submitted (here). Attached is the flyer with all the details.
STATE TRADING PIN DESIGN CONTEST. Encourage your students to submit a Montana Trading Pin design. Deadline to submit is October 30th. Attached are guidelines.
STICKER DESIGN CONTEST. This year BPA Montana has established a new sticker design contest. This new event will allow our regions to create a sticker that will then be created and members will be able to trade the stickers as SLC. Deadline for each region to submit their designs is December 1st. Attached you will find the guidelines.
T-SHIRT DESIGN AND CONFERENCE LOGO DESIGNS. Once again this year we are reaching out to our members to design the 2024 Montana BPA T-Shirt and the State Leadership Logo. Attached you will find the guidelines. Incorporate these contests into your classroom curriculum.
WSAP IS NOW AVAILABLE! National BPA has launched the 2023-2024 Workplace Skills Assessment Program (WSAP) for Competitive Event Guidelines. The WSAP can be found in Download Center in the BPA Member Gateway located at: https://members.bpa.org/download-center/.
Attached you will find Events at a Glance for ML, Secondary and Collegiate levels.
POST SECONDARY MEMBERS. Advisors if you have former high school members who have moved on to the college ranks whom you think would be interested in continuing BPA please send me their contact information. Montana BPA has a virtual chapter for them to be connected with if their institution doesn't offer BPA.
ACCOUNTING OPPORTUNITIES EXPERIENCE. MTCPA is partnering with the AICPA for “Accounting Opportunities Experience”. Last year was one week in November – this year is the whole month! We are also working on once again getting a Governor’s proclamation for this sanctioned event. Accounting Opportunities Experience is a collaboration between state CPA societies and the AICPA to raise awareness of accounting career opportunities among high school students. Once requested, I will match a classroom/club up with one of our CPA members around the state.Here is the link to “request a CPA” https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z32Q5VH Attached you will find AEO Education Flyer which has full details.
Fall Leadership Summit is this weekend Sunday, October 1 and Monday, October 2 so there will be no Monday Messenger on October 2nd. Back on October 8th. Don't hesitate to email me if you need anything. Safe travels to all of you who will be coming to Fairmont.
Lisa
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Lisa Parker
State Director
Business Professionals of America
Montana Association
(406)579-3697
GOOD MORNING...IT IS MONDAY!!!😊 HERE'S YOUR WEEKLY MONTANA BPA UPDATES!
LAST DAY TO SIGN UP. Fall Leadership Summit is coming to Fairmont Hot Springs October 1 and 2. Go to https://forms.gle/7j4XSKqxGFcBSCG46 Join in the leadership training opportunities, networking, compete in BPA Biz Bowl (questions will all be related to WSAP Competitive Events), Shark Tank BPA Edition (see attachment), Scholarship monies will be awarded to Biz Bowl champs as well as the Top 3 Shark Tank Teams. Attached you will also find a schedule of events. DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS TODAY....sorry not exceptions.
MINI GRANTS AVAILABLE. Montana BPA will be offering mini grants this year as a result of HB#382. BPA Montana is offering up to $500 per region to assist with expenses for Student Leadership Training, Regional Conference Activities, Service Days, Student Industry Tours. Attached you will find the application. Deadline to submit is October 31, 2023
2023-2024 MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION. The BPA online membership registration system is NOW open. Please remember to have your username and password accessible in order to enter your chapter's online registration portal. You will be able to add new members, as well as import members from last year's membership. You can access the membership registration system online at: https://register.bpa.org/. Video tutorials are available online at: https://members.bpa.org/help-center. (This is a great resource page) Attached you will also find "important membership updates" Please let Lisa Parker (lparkermtbpa@gmail.com) know if you need assistance with your login.
NATIONAL PIN DESIGN CONTEST National BPA is offering the pin design contest again. Pin designs can be submitted (here). Attached is the flyer with all the details.
STATE TRADING PIN DESIGN CONTEST. Encourage your students to submit a Montana Trading Pin design. Deadline to submit is October 30th. Attached are guidelines.
WSAP IS NOW AVAILABLE! National BPA has launched the 2023-2024 Workplace Skills Assessment Program (WSAP) for Competitive Event Guidelines. The WSAP can be found in Download Center in the BPA Member Gateway located at: https://members.bpa.org/download-center/.
Attached you will find Events at a Glance for ML, Secondary and Collegiate levels.
MONTANA BPA ADVISORS AND POTENTIAL ADVISORS. Attached you will find an updated list of advisors (and potential) as well as contact information. Please let me know if changes need to be made.
Have a great week everyone, please let me know if you need help in any way at any time!
Lisa
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Lisa Parker
State Director
Business Professionals of America
Montana Association
(406)579-3697
Happy Monday!
READY FOR IT? Fall Leadership Summit is coming to Fairmont Hot Springs October 1 and 2. Go to https://forms.gle/7j4XSKqxGFcBSCG46 Join in the leadership training opportunities, networking, compete in BPA Biz Bowl (questions will all be related to WSAP Competitive Events), Shark Tank BPA Edition (see attachment), Scholarship monies will be awarded to Biz Bowl as well as the Top 3 Shark Tank Teams. Attached you will also find a schedule of events. DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS SEPTEMBER 18th!
2023-2024 MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION. The BPA online membership registration system is NOW open. Please remember to have your username and password accessible in order to enter your chapter's online registration portal. You will be able to add new members, as well as import members from last year's membership. You can access the membership registration system online at: https://register.bpa.org/. Video tutorials are available online at: https://members.bpa.org/help-center. (This is a great resource page) Attached you will also find "important membership updates" Please let Lisa Parker (lparkermtbpa@gmail.com) know if you need assistance with your login.
NATIONAL PIN DESIGN CONTEST National BPA is offering the pin design contest again. Pin designs can be submitted (here). Attached is the flyer with all the details.
BPA RESOURCES 2023-24. Attached you will find an array of resources for you to assist as you get started with this year's chapter. They are also available at bpa.org.
WSAP IS NOW AVAILABLE! National BPA has launched the 2023-2024 Workplace Skills Assessment Program (WSAP) for Competitive Event Guidelines. The WSAP can be found in Download Center in the BPA Member Gateway located at: https://members.bpa.org/download-center/.
Hope your week is the BEST !
Lisa
Lisa Parker
State Director
Business Professionals of America
Montana Association
(406)579-3697
Happy Labor Day! Hope you are all enjoying the day!!!!! Here is all of the latest BPA Updates:
FALL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT. BPA Montana has a great lineup of activities for FLS 2023. FLS will be at Fairmont on October 1st and 2nd. Please see all the information in attached documents. (schedule and informational flyer) Go to link https://forms.gle/7j4XSKqxGFcBSCG46 to register. Deadline to register is September 18th.
NEW BPA STATE DESIGN CONTEST. The 2023-2024 State Officer Team has established a new design contest that will hopefully encourage our members to network with others. A Sticker Design Contest. Attached you will find the details. Deadline to submit is The Sticker Design contest provides an opportunity for participants to use design and layout skills to create a graphic design promoting the Montana Association of Business Professionals of America, as well as develop a spirit of pride and enthusiasm for Montana BPA during the 2024 State Leadership Conference in Billings, MT. One winning graphic design will be adapted/modified and produced into a sticker for each BPA region. Stickers will then be provided for members to trade at SLC. Participants’ entries must meet the following guidelines: Deadline to submit is December 1, 2023.
2023-2024 MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION. The BPA online membership registration system is NOW open. Please remember to have your username and password accessible in order to enter your chapter's online registration portal. You will be able to add new members, as well as import members from last year's membership. You can access the membership registration system online at: https://register.bpa.org/. Video tutorials are available online at: https://members.bpa.org/help-center. (This is a great resource page) Attached you will also find "important membership updates" Please let Lisa Parker (lparkermtbpa@gmail.com) know if you need assistance with your login.
NEW BPA RECOGNITION AWARDS ESTABLISHED. Montana BPA Hall of Fame will honor individuals who have contributed to Business Professionals of America, Montana. The nominee must have made contributions and been involved at the local, state, level for 5 or more years. To be eligible for the Hall of Fame Award, the nominator must submit BPA Montana Hall of Fame nomination form. The second award is Emerging Advisor of the Year. This award is to recognize an individual who has made significant contributions to Business Professional America as a local chapter advisor with five years or less of service. Registered, local chapter advisors in good standing with Business Professionals of America with five years or less of service. Deadline to submit is February 1, 2024.
WSAP IS NOW AVAILABLE! We are excited to launch the 2023-2024 Workplace Skills Assessment Program (WSAP) for Competitive Event Guidelines. The WSAP can be found in Download Center in the BPA Member Gateway located at: https://members.bpa.org/download-center/. Attached you will find "Events At A Glance" for middle level, secondary and post secondary.
LOGO CHAPTER LOGOS. BPA National Center will prepare a custom logo package for a chapter’s use on publications, websites, t-shirts, banners, and other acceptable ways per our branding guidelines. This opportunity is a wonderful approach to help strengthen a chapter’s connection and loyalty to Business Professionals of America, establish the chapter’s brand identity, and project a professional and polished image. The BPA National Center will provide logos suitable for print and electronic projects. Chapter advisors who have not previously requested chapter logos should complete and return the attached “BPA Chapter Logo Request Form” to Patrick Schultz at pschultz@bpa.org. There is no charge for this service.
CHANGES TO ADVISOR LIST AND CONTACT INFORMATION. Attached you will find another update as of 9/3/2023. Thanks for helping with these updates.
Have a great week everyone. Let me know if you need anything!
Lisa
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Lisa Parker
State Director
Business Professionals of America
Montana Association
(406)579-3697
Welcome to the new year! I hope that your school is off to a GREAT start!
FALL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT. BPA Fall Leadership Summit...Ready for It! Attached you will find an informational flyer, in addition attached is the Schedule of Events for FLS 2023 in Fairmont Hot Springs on October 1 and 2. To register copy this link and go to https://forms.gle/7j4XSKqxGFcBSCG46 Deadline to register is September 18th. Don't miss out on a great opportunity for your students as well as yourself! Great workshops and activities are in store!
SHARK TANK...BPA EDITION. It's time to encourage your members to start working on their Shark Tank BPA Edition product and presentation for Fall Leadership Summit 2023. Presentations will be on Sunday at 4:00 pm. Scholarship monies will be given to the top three teams. Attached are guidelines and rubrics. Sign up your team when you register for Fall Leadership Summit.
HANDBOOKS AVAILABLE. Mark your calendar for September 1, 2023 and be ready to download the new BPA Cares and Torch Award Handbooks. There will be updates and new program offerings, so be sure to review the handbooks for the latest information for the 2023-2024 membership year. Both handbooks will be made available for download on the BPA Member Gateway at members.bpa.org.
2023-2024 MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION. In anticipation of the start of the 2023-2024 membership year will officially begin September 1st, 2023. The BPA online membership registration system will open soon!!!! Please remember to have your username and password accessible in order to enter your chapter's online registration portal. You will be able to add new members, as well as import members from last year's membership. You can access the membership registration system online at: https://register.bpa.org/. Video tutorials are available online at: https://members.bpa.org/help-center. I have also attached a BENEFITS OF JOINING BPA flyer and the National BPA Platform PowerPoint as you start planning this year.
MINI GRANTS AVAILABLE. Montana BPA will be offering mini grants this year as a result of HB#382. BPA Montana is offering up to $500 per region to assist with expenses for Student Leadership Training, Regional Conference Activities, Service Days, Student Industry Tours. Attached you will find the application. Deadline to submit is October 31, 2023.
CHAPTER ADVISORS AND CONTACT SPREADSHEET. Attached you will find the most current record of chapter advisors by region and then a spreadsheet with contact information. Please take a minute to review to make sure all is correct. Email me (lparkermtbpa@gmail.com) if you see errors that need to be corrected. Thanks to those of you who have already contacted me.
Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions regarding BPA and this upcoming year! I am in Florida this week celebrating a "First Birthday" for my granddaughter. Hopefully the hurricane will settle in as a tropical storm. I will be checking emails for don't hesitate if you need me.
Happy Monday,
Lisa
Lisa Parker
State Director
Business Professionals of America
Montana Association
(406)579-3697
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