New Chapter Resources

BPA is a leading Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO). It strives to help students gain real life experience to help prepare for college and jobs, make connections and network with other students from all over the state and USA, and gain skills like public speaking, time management, and more. 

Business Professionals of America (BPA) is a national career and technical student organization that prepares students for leadership, citizenship, academic, and technology-based careers.

Our Mission: To contribute to the preparation of global professionals through the advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic, and technological skills.

Benefits of BPA Membership:

  • Leadership development opportunities

  • Competitive events program

  • Networking with peers and professionals

  • Scholarships and recognition programs

  • Access to conferences at the regional, state, and national levels

How to Start a Chapter

Starting a BPA chapter is simple!

Step-by-step guide

To help create a strong BPA team at your school, advisors can view the hand book located on the Michigan BPA website to showcase all you need to know for being a chapter advisor. 

The BPA Binder

Advisor Resources

This section provides the tools and templates advisors need to successfully run a chapter.

Onboarding Presentation Template

Here’s our BPA onboarding template—it covers our mission, values, events, and opportunities to help you get the most out of your chapter experience.

Onboarding Template

Chapter Constitution & Bylaws Template

Understanding how our chapter operates is essential for every member. Review our bylaws to learn about our rules, officer roles, voting procedures, and the expectations that keep our chapter organized and running smoothly.

Constitution and Bylaws Template

Meeting Agenda Template

Use this sample agenda to plan and run smooth, organized BPA meetings.

Meeting Agenda Sample

Officer Roles & Responsibilities

  • President: Leads meetings, represents the chapter, ensures goals are met

  • Vice President: Assists the president, coordinates committees

  • Secretary/Treasurer: Records minutes and maintains attendance and manages chapter finances and fundraising

  • Historian: Documents activities, creates publicity materials

Budget Spreadsheet Template

Managing finances is an important part of running a successful chapter. This budgeting guide helps you track income, expenses, and fundraising efforts so you can plan ahead, stay organized, and make the most of your resources throughout the year.

Monthly Budget Template

  • Host an info session, bring snacks, and invite a SEC member or guest speaker.

  • Try fundraisers like bake sales, T-shirt sales, or community service partnerships.

  • President: emily.hu@michiganbpa.org

    Vice-President: gabrielle.gittens@michiganbpa.org

    Secretary/Treasurer: Finlay.cousineau@michiganbpa.org

    Parliamentarian: Mobius.stubblefeild@michiganbpa.org

    Historian: ali.elzein@michiganbpa.org

    VP of Membership: desmond.cason@michiganbpa.org

    VP of Communications: Kyler.klein@michiganbpa.org