By Nick Partie
State President

The 2011-2012 State Executive Council would like to welcome you to another great year of Michigan Business Professionals of America. We are happy to announce that this year we will be celebrating Michigan BPA’s 40th Anniversary! Many students have developed into business professionals through BPA and we want to carry on the tradition of excellence that Michigan continues to withhold. This year will be filled with unforgettable memories, lifetime friendships, and incredible opportunities. Along with all of these amazing experiences will come many challenges and choices. That is why we have decided to make this year’s state leadership conference theme “Discover Your Direction” with our mission statement “to develop future professionals through experiences, opportunities and connections, while preparing them to excel as individuals." Much of your future is determined by choices and decisions that are made now as students. So we encourage you to stay active, try new things, make good choices, and most importantly, “Discover Your Direction!” The state executive council looks forward to celebrating 40 years of excellence with all of you.