Become a future leader of Michigan BPA
State Executive Council Candidates
The Michigan Business Professionals of America State Executive Council helps members become the best and truest version of themselves. It promotes individuality and excellence in the workplace.
The State Executive Council is made up of the brightest and most dedicated minds in the Michigan BPA community. They help members become the best versions of themselves by leading the planning and execution of the State Service Project, Fall Leadership Conference, and State Leadership Conference. The State Executive Council plays a key role in planning our conferences and other initiatives, and every year it creates initiatives to better live up to the mission of serving Michigan BPA.
Seeking a state officer position is a difficult decision and shouldn't be made on a whim. As a state officer, you will have many duties throughout your term. While this may seem daunting, there are plenty of benefits to being a state officer. The current State Executive Council has created this list of tips they thought would be useful for upcoming candidates running for office.
Do not be afraid to reach out to the current State Executive Council. We are always happy to help and wish all candidates the best.
Make sure to check your emails. Missing one email can put your candidacy in danger, so check regularly.
Always be early to any event you have. You never know when something will go wrong; you might lose time.
Have fun at SLC! You will probably feel stressed during the whole process, but try your best to relax and enjoy your time there.
Try to finish your campaign material ahead of time. Waiting to finish your campaign can cause future headaches.
Rely on your campaign managers! They are your closest helpers. You can accomplish so much more with others than on your own.
Be yourself! People want to know you, not a facade you can create.
PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE RULES. If you're not sure you can do something, contact a current state officer. PLEASE DO NOT ASSUME.
If you are interested in running for a State Executive Council position, please complete the following steps in the order listed:
Read the State Executive Council Candidate Handbook in its entirety.
After reading the candidate handbook, if you decide to run for state office, complete the State Executive Candidate Application Request Form below to request an online application form. This application request form must be received before 5:00 PM ET on January 4, 2027. Because the application is long, we encourage you to request it sooner rather than later.