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!
To help create a strong BPA team at your school, advisors can view the Local Chapter Handbook located on the Michigan BPA website to showcase how chapters function.
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.
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.
Meeting Agenda Template
Use this sample agenda to plan and run smooth, organized BPA meetings.
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.
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Host an info session, bring snacks, and invite a State Executive Council member or guest speaker.
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Try fundraisers like bake sales, T-shirt sales, or community service partnerships.
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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