Advisors
Chapter advisors are a vital part of our BPA program. We value and appreciate the time and energy they put into making our students and chapters successful. Key Michigan BPA information and resources for chapter advisors will be located on this page.
Staying Connected
Each week during the academic year, the State Office sends a Tuesday Tipster e-newsletter to all advisors with important information, updates, and details. Chapter advisors who are not receiving the Tuesday Tipster e-newsletter should contact maurice.henderson@emich.edu. In addition to receiving this e-newsletter, chapter advisors will receive email updates from their regional advisors and National BPA.
The BPA Binder: A Resource for Chapter Advisors | Secondary Division (PDF) (Forthcoming)
The Postsecondary Division version of The BPA Binder is located on the Postsecondary page.
Calendar
Advisors must keep up to date with events and deadlines. Therefore, please visit our Calendar to find out important dates for Michigan BPA.
Forms
Advisor Code of Ethics Form 2025-2026 (PDF)
9-4-2025
*Download, sign, scan, and email this form to Michigan BPA
Advisor Information Form (Google Doc) (for new advisors only)
9-2-2025
*Download, save, and email this form to Michigan BPA
Credit Card Payment Website
Visit our Programs page for information on the following awards:
Chapter of the Year Award
Community Involvement Award
Barbara Chambers Outstanding Advisor Award
NLC Trading Pin Contest
State Executive Council (State Officer) Candidate Application Material (2025-2026 material is forthcoming)
State Leadership Conference Information
Information regarding the 2026 State Leadership Conference for the Secondary Division (high school) is found on our 2026 SLC page (Forthcoming).
Information regarding the 2026 State Leadership Conference for the Postsecondary Division (college) is found on our Postsecondary Division page.
National Leadership Conference Information
Information regarding the 2026 National Leadership Conference that is applicable to Michigan BPA chapters can be found by visiting our NLC page. More detailed information is available on the National BPA NLC page.
BPA Cares/Torch Awards
Competitive Events/WSAP
The following documents are available for download from the Competitive Events page of our website:
WSAP Guidelines 2025-2026
Style & Reference Manual 2025-2026
Human Resources Manual 2025-2026 - used for the Human Resource Management event only
Ethics and Professionalism Resources Manual 2025-2026 - used for the Ethics & Professionalism event only
Release Form-Fillable PDF
Presubmitted Event Cover Sheet for Individual Events-Fillable
Presubmitted Event Cover Sheet for Team Events-Fillable
Academic Integrity Policy
Fundamental Accounting & Fundamental Word Processing Eligibility Verification Form (Fillable PDF)
8-29-2022
General Information & Resources
Brand Guide (PDF)
9-7-2025
National BPA Logos
(Active local chapters in good standing have permission to use these logo images without written permission)
10-22-2019
ZIP - 18.9 MB (file will take some time to download)
Ceremonies Handbook (PDF)
9-7-2025
Delegate Code of Conduct (PDF)
Current version updated 1-3-2019
Dress Code (PDF)
Current version updated 10-31-2024
Local Chapter Handbook 2025-2026 (PDF)
9-2-2025
Member Program Guide 2025-2026 (PDF)
9-4-2025
BPA Overview PowerPoint Presentation Template 2025-2026 (PPTX)
Created by National BPA
9-7-2025
Press Release - Pre-RLC (DOC)
11-8-2011
Press Release - Pre-SLC (DOC)
11-8-2011
Chapter Logo Request Form: To request a BPA Logo with your chapter’s name, log in to the BPA Member Gateway, select Resources, scroll down, and complete the Request Your Local Chapter Logo Package Form
Membership Recruitment
Top 15 Reasons to Join BPA (PDF)
9-15-2025
Membership Recruitment Activities (PDF)
9-17-2024
Membership-Get Involved Poster (PDF)
This flyer is designed for the chapter advisor to include their name and room number, so students know where to seek more information.
8-27-2019
Membership-Who Are We Poster (PDF)
This flyer is designed for the chapter advisor to include their name and room number, so students know where to seek more information.
10-8-2019
Membership Trifold Brochure (PDF)
This brochure is designed to be printed as a double-sided trifold document, but can be distributed as a two-page handout.
9-20-2024
BPA Overview Flyer (PDF)
9-7-2025
Bring a Friend Flyer (PDF)
9-7-2025
Why BPA Flyer (PDF)
9-20-2024
Bylaws
FAQ & Support
Throughout the year, we update our knowledge base with frequently asked questions, quick resources, and other common solutions that you may find helpful as a local chapter advisor.