ABOUT
BPA
The BPA Policies and Procedures Manual was adopted by the State Board
of Directors.
 Policies and Procedures in Adobe PDF
Constitution and Bylaws
Purposes
- To develop student leadership
- To improve poise, sociability, attitude and tact
- To develop competence in business and office occupations
- To promote better understanding at local, state and
national levels
- To promote student ambition for useful purposes
- To learn to plan effectively
- To develop an enthusiasm for learning and for remaining
knowledgeable in the business and office fields
- To develop confidence and a spirit of competition
- To learn to get along with others
- To develop loyalty through esprit de corps
- To understand and promote Business Professionals of
America
Who Can Join?
Business Professionals of America is the national student
organization for students preparing for careers in the business world. The organization
consists of local chapters in secondary and post secondary schools across North
America. Business Professionals of America is one of the national career technical
student organizations recognized by the U. S. Department of Education.
Emblem
The four points of the shield stand for Ambition, Leadership,
Sociability and Poise. The shield itself stands for honor and dignity and the
importance of business in America. The stripes represent direction and the bar
represents the service provided by employees in business occupations. The quill
and inkwell represent the stability of business occupations through the ages
and the torch represents worth goals.
Pledge - updated in 2010
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.
Colors
The official colors of Business Professionals of America
are navy blue, tan, and red. The navy blue signifies the success achieved through
leadership and professionalism. Tan represents the bountiful fields of opportunity
in America. The red symbolizes the friendship obtained through devotion and
teamwork in our organization. These three colors symbolize the opportunities
for leadership and professionalism in our democratic free enterprise system.
This forms a horizon of opportunity for the members of BPA.
Meaning of the Organization's Name
Business - the field for which we prepare
our students; emphasizes that we educate our members to work efficiently, not
only in an office setting, but also in a wide variety of business situations.
Professionals - our students indicate they join to take advantage
of a wide variety of professional development opportunities
of America - symbolizes pride in our country and its free enterprise
business system.
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