March 2-5, 2016
Corpus Christi, Texas
State Leadership Conference
Secondary Pre-Conference Book
Today’s students. Tomorrow’s business professionals.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Conference at a Glance ......................................................................................................................... 3
Schedule of Activities
Schedule of Conference Events – Secondary Division ............................................................................................4
General Information
Attendance Eligibility .................................................................................................................................................5
Registration Information ............................................................................................................................................5
Secondary Competitive Events .................................................................................................................................5
Special Recognition Awards .....................................................................................................................................5
2016 Exposition .........................................................................................................................................................6
Lost Badges ..............................................................................................................................................................6
State and National Officer Candidates ......................................................................................................................6
Officer Candidate Campaign Rally ............................................................................................................................6
Conference Photographer .........................................................................................................................................6
Photorama .................................................................................................................................................................6
Awards Ceremony.....................................................................................................................................................6
Second General Session ..........................................................................................................................................6
SLC Conference Program Ad Space Available ........................................................................................................6
Envelope for Comment Sheets .................................................................................................................................7
Hotel Information .......................................................................................................................................................7
Special Event ............................................................................................................................................................7
On-Site Conference Registration ..............................................................................................................................7
Advisors.....................................................................................................................................................................7
Open Event Administrator .........................................................................................................................................8
Conference Hotel Information ...................................................................................................................................8
Future State/National Conference Dates ..................................................................................................................8
NLC Trading Pin Design Contest ..............................................................................................................................8
SLC T-Shirt Design Contest ......................................................................................................................................8
Conference Shuttle Service ......................................................................................................................................8
Competitive Events General Information...................................................................................................... 9
Pre-Submission Overview ............................................................................................................................ 13
Secondary Division Schedule........................................................................................................................ 16
Computer Software Listing ................................................................................................................. 18
Computer Instructions ........................................................................................................................ 19
On-Line Registration Instructions ....................................................................................................... 20
Advisor/Student Responsibility Form .................................................................................................. 24
Special Event Liability Form ............................................................................................................... 26
Guidelines for Appropriate Computer Usage....................................................................................... 27
Competitive Events Code Listing......................................................................................................... 28
Accommodations
Hotel Information .....................................................................................................................................................29
Hotel Registration Per Room ..................................................................................................................................30
Delegate Practices and Procedures .............................................................................................................. 31
Delegate Conference Helpful Hints .............................................................................................................. 31
Delegate Non-Discrimination Policy ............................................................................................................ 31
Conference Dress Code ....................................................................................................................... 32
Press Release ...................................................................................................................................... 34
SLC Participation Certificate ........................................................................................................................... 35
Guest Speaker/Leadership Academy/Other Session Speakers............................................................................ 36
Corpus Christi Attractions .............................................................................................................................. 42
W-9 BPA and Hotel Forms.................................................................................................................. 44
Your participation in this conference constitutes permission to the Business Professionals of America,
Texas Association to use your photographic or videographic image in state publications and
promotions.
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Conference at a Glance
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Thursday, March 3, 2016
Friday, March 4, 2016
Saturday, March 5, 2016
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Board of Directors Meeting
6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Conference Headquarters Open
Test Distribution Room Open
6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Conference Headquarters Open
Test Distribution Room Open
6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Conference Headquarters
Open
Test Distribution Room Open
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Registration Open
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Secondary Competitive Events
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Administrators / Proctors /
Graders Meeting 2
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Leadership Academy
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Board of Directors Meeting
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Registration Open
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Administrators / Proctors /
Graders Meeting 1
9:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Special Recognition Award
Reception – BPA
Membership Open
Admission + Family
Statesman Award
Pin Design Award
T-Shirt Award
Texas Outstanding Local
Advisor Award
Distinguished Service Award
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Exposition
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Opening Session / Keynote
Speaker
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Intern Meeting
11:30 a.m.
Parliamentary Procedure Team
On-Line Written Test
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Officer Candidate Written Test
and Interviews
Midnight Curfew
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Leadership Academy
1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Conflict Testing
1:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Secondary Competitive Events
1:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Secondary Grading Room Open
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Officer Candidate Set-up for
Rally and Review Meeting
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Second General Session
Officer Candidate Speeches
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Officer Candidate Rally/Election
Midnight Curfew
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Secondary Finals Competitive
Events
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Exposition
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Secondary General
Competitive Events
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Conflict Testing
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Exposition
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Secondary Grading Room
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Awards Ceremony—
Associate and Middle Level
Divisions
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Secondary General Competitive
Events
7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Leadership/Special Event
Midnight Curfew
2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Awards Ceremony—Post
Secondary and Secondary
Divisions
5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
National Leadership
Conference
Attendee Meeting
Sunday, March 6, 2016
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Board of Directors Meeting
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SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
SECONDARY DIVISION
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Time
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Event
Board of Directors Meeting
Location
Omni Bayfront Hotel
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Time
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Midnight
Event
Board of Directors Meeting
Registration
Administrators / Proctors / Graders Meeting 1
Special Recognition Awards Reception
Curfew
Location
Omni Bayfront Hotel
Omni Bayfront Hotel
Omni Bayfront Hotel
American Bank Center-CC
Thursday, March 3, 2016
Time
6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Midnight
Event
Conference Headquarters / Test Distribution Open
Registration
Administrators / Proctors / Graders Meeting 2
Exposition
Opening Session / Keynote Speaker
Intern Meeting
Secondary Parliamentary Procedure Team Written Test
Officer Candidate Test and Interviews
Leadership Academy
Conflict Testing
Secondary Competitive Events
Secondary Grading Room Open
Campaign Rally Set-up / Candidate Review Meeting
Second General Session / Officer Candidate Speeches
Officer Campaign Rally / Voting
Curfew
Location
Omni Bayfront Hotel
Omni Bayfront Hotel
American Bank Center-CC
American Bank Center-CC
American Bank Center-CC
American Bank Center-CC
Omni Bayfront Hotel
American Bank Center-CC
American Bank Center-CC
Omni Bayfront Hotel
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Omni Bayfront Hotel
American Bank Center-CC
American Bank Center-CC
American Bank Center-CC
Event
Conference Headquarters/Test Distribution Open
Secondary Competitive Events
Exposition
Leadership Academy
Conflict Testing
Secondary Grading Room Open
Secondary General Competitive Events
Special Event
Curfew
Location
Omni Bayfront Hotel
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American Bank Center-CC
American Bank Center-CC
Omni Bayfront Hotel
Omni Bayfront Hotel
Omni Bayfront Hotel
American Bank Center-CC
Friday, March 4, 2016
Time
6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Midnight
Saturday, March 5, 2016
Time
6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Event
Conference Headquarters/Test Distribution Open
Secondary General Competitive Events
Exposition
Awards Ceremony – Associate & Middle Level
Awards Ceremony – Post Sec. & Secondary Division
National Leadership Conference Attendee Meeting
Location
Omni Bayfront Hotel
Omni Bayfront Hotel
American Bank Center-CC
American Bank Center-CC
American Bank Center-CC
American Bank Center-CC
Sunday, March 6, 2016
Time
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Event
Location
Board of Directors Meeting
Omni Bayfront Hotel
All advisors need to attend the Opening Session to be advised of any possible
changes pertaining to conference information, contest times, and room changes.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Attendance Eligibility
All Business Professionals of America members (State and National dues paid) are eligible to attend
the State Leadership Conference. Each student attending shall be an active member of Business
Professionals of America, have approval of school administration, chapter advisor, and a parent or
guardian unless the student is of legal age.
Registration Information
Each local advisor is responsible for completing the ON-LINE registration form and SUBMITTING it
with the necessary fees to the address indicated. Questions regarding BPA SLC registration should
be directed to Phyllis Kostka at 832-754-5528 or pakostka@gmail.com. Please mail your registration
to BPA / c/o Phyllis Kostka / 3819 Rau Drive / Dickinson, TX 77539. A W-9 form is available on page
45.
On-line registration submitted from January 8 – February 5, 2016 is $70 per person. The (1) registration
check, (2) a copy of the check, and (3) a copy of the invoice MUST be received by February 26. Online registration submitted after February 5 will be $80 per person. The deadline for on-line registration
is February 19, 2016. Regular or late registration must be received by February 25 or bring the check
to conference registration. The registration fee includes the competitive events, facilities rental,
audiovisual, conference materials, printing, awards, State Officer expenses, special events, catering
expenses, etc. for the conference. Once your invoice is submitted, registration amount must be
paid. There are no refunds – no exceptions.
If a project needs to be submitted by the Tuesday, February 9 deadline, your student or team
members MUST be registered/submitted for SLC by this date even if this means you submit two
separate invoices.
Secondary Competitive Events
All entries will be verified with the lists of winners submitted by the regional advisors. Should you have
a regional winner who cannot attend State, or if a contestant cancels after registering, please contact
your Regional Advisor. UPON NOTIFICATION, ALL CHANGES ARE FINAL.
The Regional Advisor must email all secondary competitive events changes to Phyllis Kostka at
pakostka@gmail.com. The deadline for changes or conflicts is February 19, 2016. Changes or
conflicts after February 19 must be made upon arrival to SLC in Conference Headquarters.
Special Recognition – Statesman/Pin Design/T-Shirt/BPA Cares, Distinguished Service,
Local Advisor
To receive the Statesman Award at the State Leadership Conference, recipients must SUBMIT all data
to the National Torch Award program through the national web site. It must be approved by the advisor
and SUBMITTED online by Monday, February 15, 2016. Those earning the Statesman Award will
receive a special Statesman gift at the awards reception. New this year for the Statesman Award:
All Chapter Members, Advisors, and family are invited. Also recognized during this time will be
the Pin Design Winners, the Conference T-Shirt Design Winner, and the BPA Cares award along
with the Distinguished Service Award Winners and the Texas Outstanding Local Advisor Award
Winners. New this year: a trophy will be awarded to the Statesman with the highest amount of points
submitted on the earliest date/time and a trophy awarded to the Statesman with the highest amount of
points submitted on the earliest date/time from each Area. The Special Recognition Award reception
will be held on Wednesday, March 2, at the American Bank Center-Convention Center.
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Submit an application for Distinguished Service Award to texasbpadistinguishedaward@gmail.com
and Texas Outstanding Local Advisor Award to texasbpaoutstandingaward@gmail.com by Sunday,
February 1, 2016. The link for the award forms can be found on the www.texasbpa.com web site.
Awards will be announced and presented at the Wednesday evening Special Recognition Ceremony.
2016 Exposition
The Business Professionals of America Exposition will be open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and
Saturday during the conference. The exhibits will be located at the American Bank Center-Convention
Center.
Lost Badges
There will be a $5.00 charge for any replacement badges during the conference. Please report to
Registration/Main Conference Headquarters in the Omni Bayfront Hotel for replacement.
State and National Officer Candidates
Any member planning to run for state or national office may obtain the Officer Candidate Forms from
the texasbpa.com website. All Officer Candidate application forms (State and National) can be
downloaded from the website. The “Texas Officer Candidate Handbook” is also available to be
downloaded from the website. The completed application and all necessary forms must be emailed to
callaway.shania@gmail.com, by Friday, February 12, 2016. Forms requiring a signature will need to be
scanned. NO FAXES, HAND DELIVERIES OF FORMS, OR MAILINGS WILL BE ACCEPTED. A
$10.00 application fee made payable to Business Professionals of America must be turned in at the
Officer Candidate Interview Session. Contact Susan McKrell via email at mmckrell@aldine.k12.tx.us for
answers to any questions. Please note: Helium balloons, glitter, or confetti cannot be used in any
campaign.
Officer Candidate Campaign Rally
The first 45 minutes of the campaign rally is reserved for Voting Delegates only. All conference
attendees are invited to attend the campaign rally after this time.
Conference Photographer
An official conference photographer will be available to take photos of each group of competitive events
winners. Prices will vary from $10 to $20, depending on the size ordered.
Photorama
Students please take pictures during the SLC and bring them to the Intern Desk in the Convention
Center to be inserted in the Photorama displayed at the Awards Session.
Awards Ceremony
The Awards will be announced in the following order on Saturday, March 5: Management Information
Systems; Digital Communication & Design; Management, Marketing & Communication; Finance; and
Business Administration.
Second General Session
Officer Candidate speeches will be delivered during the session. Chapter voting delegates must be
seated for roll call at 6 pm and cannot leave until the session ends.
SLC Conference Program Ad Space Available
Advertise in the conference program. Congratulate your students qualifying for SLC. Quarter page ad space is
available until all space is filled for $25. Deadline for submitting is Friday, January 15 to Robin Goff –
robingoff@ymail.com.
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Envelope for Comment Sheets
Contestants in judged events will hand their #10 addressed envelope for comments directly to the
judges instead of the contest proctor. Envelopes will be collected in conference headquarters, sorted
by school, and handed out after the Awards Ceremony. If Advisors do not wish to pick up comment
sheets after the Awards Ceremony, please have your students provide a stamped, self-addressed #10
envelope which will be mailed directly to you. Only envelopes with stamps will be mailed. All others
will be discarded.
Hotel Information
Reservations must be made prior to submitting SLC registration. Also, please note that any rooms
cancelled after February 9 will result in a one night’s room charge. Please inform the hotel at least
seven days in advance if you need to change your reserved departure date; otherwise, there will be an
early check-out fee.
Special Event
Friday night’s special event will take place in the American Bank Center-Convention Center and will be
casino and inflatables. The first hour, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm, will be for those students/advisors who
contribute to our service project, Special Olympics, and then all students/advisors will be allowed to
participate 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm. The BPA booth will be set up where students and advisors can make
a $10 donation to Special Olympics to participate in the first hour of the special event. More information
will be forthcoming.
On-Site Conference Registration
All participants who register on-site, Wednesday, March 2, must provide confirmation of a hotel
registration at one of the conference properties and be registered by a local advisor or approved
chaperone.
Advisors
Advisors who sign up to administer or proctor a computer, written, or scantron contest will be a grader,
too. For Associate and Middle Level computer events, administrators and proctors will also serve as
graders. Contest Administrators stay with the contest from the time of pick-up at headquarters through
contest ranking. Also, if you are bringing students from another chapter within your school
where that advisor is not attending, you will be responsible to sign up for his/her duty
assignment so all SLC jobs are covered.
All registered advisors and guests must pay conference registration. You must have one signed
Advisor/Student Responsibility Form, found on page 24, listing ALL students on the back side
of the form. The form can be mailed with registration or turned in when picking up registration
materials. A liability form for the Special Event is also required.
All registered BPA advisors will be eligible for a special drawing for prizes. You will be able to obtain a
prize ticket by attending conference sessions (APG Sessions, Opening Session), your conference duty
assignment, and any other volunteer efforts during the conference, i.e. helping in the Grading Room;
stepping up when an advisor is a “No Show” for his/her duty assignment; volunteering in HQ; any other
assignment as needed. You will also be eligible for a ticket for each judge you recruit—please be sure
the judge enters your name in the referral space when signing up. These prizes are donated through
sponsorships and the drawing will take place during the Friday evening Special Event. Robin Goff and
Phyllis Kostka will donate a special prize for advisors to win. You must be present to win.
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GENERAL INFORMATION continued
Open Event Administrator
For teachers who sign up to administer the Open Events, a 4 hour block will be assigned and you will
be notified prior to the SLC.
Conference Hotel Information
All conference delegates must stay in the conference hotel. Please inform your school districts about
BPA’s policy on this. Reasons are as follows:
 Conference hotel contracts include a major block of sleeping rooms years in advance and upon
signing the contract BPA agrees to fill at least 80% of this room block. Conference hotels are
booked many years in advance to secure the large amount of meeting space needed to handle
the contest meeting rooms.
 If the sleeping room block is not filled, the BPA State organization is responsible to make up the
difference in revenue back to the hotel.
 The sleeping room rate is based on the complimentary items offered by the hotel such as chairs,
draped tables, electricity, security, hotel staff, contest rooms, etc. Also, the meeting space is
offered at a discounted rate.
 While you, the Advisor, are fulfilling your conference duty assignment, your students can safely be
in the conference hotel.
Future State Conference Dates
Future National Conference Dates
March 1-4, 2017 – Dallas, TX
February 28 - March 3, 2018 – Corpus Christi, TX
March 6-9, 2019 – Dallas, TX
May 5-9, 2016 – Boston, MA
May 10-14, 2017 – Orlando, FL
May 9-13, 2018 – Dallas, TX
NLC Trading Pin Design Contest
Please check the texasbpa.com web site for the NLC trading pin design contest guidelines. BPA
student members must submit their design by the Friday, December 4 deadline.
SLC T-Shirt Design Contest
Please check the texasbpa.com web site for the SLC t-shirt design contest guidelines. BPA student
members must submit their design by the Friday, December 4 deadline.
Conference Shuttle Service
Conference shuttle service will be offered beginning at 5:00 pm on Wednesday through 7:00 pm on
Saturday. Corpus Christi ISD buses will be serving the conference on Wednesday and Saturday. Daisy
Tours buses will be serving the conference on Thursday and Friday. Pick up and drop off locations at
all hotels and the American Bank Center are as follows:
 American Bank Center-Convention Center – outside the glass doors on Shoreline Blvd.
 Omni Bayfront Hotel – outside the glass doors on Shoreline Blvd.
 Holiday Inn Marina – outside the glass doors on Shoreline Blvd.
 Best Western Grand Marina – outside hotel on Shoreline Blvd.
 Emerald Beach Hotel – at the front entrance of the hotel.
 Holiday Inn Airport – at the front of the hotel.
 SpringHill Suites – at the front entrance of the hotel.
 Hyatt Place – at the front entrance of the hotel.
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COMPETITIVE EVENTS INFORMATION
 Only contestants and authorized competitive events personnel will be allowed at the
competition sites. Students will be disqualified if their advisor is at the event and the advisor
is not an administrator, proctor, or authorized competitive events personnel.
 No student will be allowed in a competitive event site or conference session without his/her name
badge—NO EXCEPTIONS. Advisors and chaperones must wear name badges during the entire
conference. This must be adhered to for security reasons.
 A MANDATORY meeting for all Administrators, Proctors/Graders will be held on Wednesday
evening at the Omni Bayfront Hotel and on Thursday morning at the American Bank CenterConvention Center. Attend the appropriate session for your contest assignment.
 Refer to the Business Professionals of America 2015-2016 Workplace Skills Assessment Program
for supplies each contestant will need.
 Interview Skills and Advanced Interview Skills Application Form will be available on the
www.texasbpa.com web site. Use this application form to enter this contest. Send application,
letter, and resume in one .pdf file when emailing/submitting for the SLC. Refer to PreSubmission
Overview on page 13 for email address. Please be aware that only one entry using a given
contestant number will be permitted. No revisions will be accepted. An auto reply will be sent upon
submission. Due to the nature of the pre-submitted materials, no late registration/move ups can be
accepted after the February 9 deadline.
 Advanced Interview Skills contestants, please bring your portfolio at your scheduled interview time.
Please remind students to take their portfolios when their interview is over.
 Secondary Parliamentary Procedure Team members will take the written test beginning at
11:30 a.m. at the Omni Bayfront Hotel on Thursday, March 3.
 NEW THIS YEAR: Secondary General/Open Competitive Events will be offered on a drop-in basis
Friday, March 4 from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. for all divisions – PS / S / A / ML – and Saturday, March
5 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. – PS / S – only at the Omni Bayfront Hotel.
 Any SLC project that has to be presubmitted by the PreSubmission Project deadline date must be
in PDF format. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat, you can download a free PDF Writer from
www.cutepdf.com. Any contest document that requires a signature must be signed appropriately,
scanned, and sent as a PDF document.
 Because of time constraints, all SLC computer and written competitive events will be limited to one
hour in length. Financial Analyst Team Prelims will have 60 minutes to prepare.
 For Fundamental Desktop Publishing or Digital Publishing, students will be permitted to bring a Mac
computer, printer, paper, 50 foot extension cord, and multi-plug. Those students bringing Macs will
be allowed to print in color.
 Any computer contest conflicts will take place on Thursday only. Any written contest conflicts will
take place on Friday only. Exceptions must be cleared through Diana Weber, State Advisor.
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COMPETITIVE EVENTS INFORMATION continued
 Secondary Digital Media Production, Video Production Team, Web Site Design Team,
Administrative Support Research Individual, Economic Research Individual and Team, Interview
Skills, Advanced Interview Skills, Entrepreneurship, Global Marketing Team, and Graphic Design
Promotion projects must be presubmitted by the deadline. Please refer to the PreSubmission
Overview for directions to submit projects. All regional winners who qualify for a state judged event
that must be presubmitted by the February 9 deadline must be registered for their event prior to
submitting. Presubmitted projects can only be submitted one time. No revisions will be accepted.
An auto reply will be sent upon submission. Due to the nature of the pre-submitted materials, no
late registration/move ups can be accepted after the February 10 deadline. Students MUST bring
copies of their project with them to their competition – have enough copies for both prelims
and finals. All materials returned to Headquarters after contest completion will be destroyed.
 Judged event projects will not be returned except for Advanced Interview Skills portfolios at the time
of the competition.
 Use of published/unpublished reference materials will only be allowed as hard copy at the Texas
SLC. Use of a CD-ROM will not be allowed at the state level as stated in the WSAP.
 The Friday evening Leadership/Special Event will take place from 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. at the
American Bank Center-Convention Center. Advisors are expected to chaperone. Advisors must
turn in a student responsibility form (see page 20) for each student. Students must wear an
unaltered conference t-shirt and long pants to be admitted to the Special Event. The Regional
Advisors will email out more information via email as plans progress. The first hour is reserved for
those students/teachers who donated their $10 to Special Olympics.
 Competitors requiring projectors must bring their own equipment. State will not provide projectors,
but will provide a projection surface.
 Administrators, Proctors, and Graders will sign up on-line for your conference assignment during
the on-line registration process. You are committed to perform the duty you selected when you
registered for SLC. Failure to perform this duty will result in a letter sent to your district supervisor.
If you know in advance that you are unable to fulfill this duty, you must find your own replacement
and notify Diana Weber, State Advisor, at mrsweberbpa@gmail.com and Phyllis Kostka at
pakostka@gmail.com. If you bring students from another chapter within your school, you are
responsible to fulfill a duty assignment for that chapter advisor as well as your chapter
advisor duty assignment.
 Flash drives will be provided for students competing in C++ Programming, Visual Basic/C#
Programing, JAVA Programming, Digital Publishing, and Administrative Support Team (one per
team).
 The Main Headquarters, Registration, and Test Distribution will be at the Omni Bayfront
Hotel; however, on Thursday, there will be Satellite Test Distribution Rooms at the American
Bank Center-Convention Center, Holiday Inn Marina Hotel, Emerald Beach Hotel, and Holiday
Inn Airport Hotel for Judged Events only.
 The 2016 Outstanding Chapter Award will be given to the Secondary Chapter that achieves the
most awards on stage during the Awards Ceremony.
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COMPETITIVE EVENTS INFORMATION continued
 An award will be given to the chapter or individual who applies to be recognized for service to their
community and chapter through the BPA Cares Program. Chapter involvement and community
service must be submitted by February 15 through the Pre-submission process on the www.bpa.org
web site. Do Not choose 2016 NLC – you must choose Texas.
 Please be aware that all conference attendees must be in professional dress for the Opening
Session, Competitive Events, and Awards Session. Only students dressed appropriately will
be allowed on stage to accept their award. Advisors and Guests must be in professional
dress as well for all BPA functions.
 No Internet access will be provided on-site at the SLC; however, contestants/teams may provide
their own access to be used only for their presentation to the judges.
 Please be advised that if you sign up to administer, proctor, or grade an Associate event, you sign
up for a block of events taking place in the same meeting room on Thursday from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00
p.m. Administrators will be in charge of all contests in the meeting room; proctors and graders will
take on both responsibilities in the written/computer events. This SLC duty assignment is available
on-line when you register for SLC. Secondary Advisors may also sign up to judge the block of
events.
 Advisors who sign up for a written or computer event will serve as Proctor AND Grader. The duty
assignment time of service equates to the total time of service for a judged event. Plus there are
more proctors helping to deliver printer output to student competitors. Proctors who sign up for C++
Programming, Java Programming, or Visual Basic/C# Programming will be emailed a specific time
frame – either 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
 Advisors administering a judged event will eat breakfast or lunch with your contest judges prior to
your assignment in the judges holding room at the hotel or convention center where your contest
takes place. Advisors proctoring a judged event will eat one hour prior to your event and then
report to your contest room. Advisors administering, proctoring / grading a computer or written
event on Thursday will eat in the Grading Room at 5:00 p.m. Advisors administering, proctoring /
grading a computer event on Friday will eat in the Grading Room at 1:00 p.m. The Grading Room
will be located in the Omni Bayfront Hotel.
 The Texas Merit Scholar Open Event will be offered along with the other open events.
 Cell phone use is not allowed during competition, sessions, and awards.
 There will be no refunds granted once conference registration is submitted. Please be sure that
your registration is correct before you submit.
 The Hotel Registration Per Room form on page 33 is for your records. Please list the occupants of
each room along with their HOTEL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NUMBER and have this form with you
to refer to at check in.
 There will be a minimum charge of $8.00, prepaid to Phyllis Kostka, for any awards shipped to
advisors after SLC. The deadline to request the awards is April 24. Your request must be emailed
to pakostka@gmail.com.
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(1) a copy of the registration invoice, (2) a copy of your check, and (3) your chapter responsibility
form to BPA, c/o Phyllis Kostka / 3819 Rau Drive / Dickinson, TX 77539. Please be sure that
Phyllis receives this no later than February 26, 2016. Otherwise, please bring all forms and check
to Conference Registration located in the Omni Bayfront Hotel. Note: If check is for multiple
chapters please include all invoices for each chapter.
 PLEASE encourage your administrators or guests attending SLC to sign up to judge an event. If
you are a Secondary Advisor bringing administrators/guests, please have them sign up for a Middle
Level, Post Secondary, or Associate event. Alternatively, have them sign up for a Secondary
contest where you do not have contestants. If you know of anyone in the Corpus Christi area –
friend, business person, retiree, church member, etc., please direct them to www.texasbpa.com to
review the PowerPoint and Word files describing BPA’s judged events. They can then sign up to
judge at the appropriate link. Please direct them to sharon.shuler@gmail.com for any questions.
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PRE-SUBMISSION OVERVIEW
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR PROJECT BY THE PROPER DUE DATE. ALL PRESUBMITTED PROJECTS
WILL RECEIVE AN AUTOMATIC RESPONSE. ALL PRESUBMITTED FILES MUST BE PDF FILES. THE
FILE NAME MUST INCLUDE S, THE CONTEST NAME, AND CHAPTER ID OR MEMBER ID IN THE
SUBJECT LINE. PLEASE REFER TO THE EXAMPLES BELOW TABLE.
STUDENT OR TEAM MEMBERS SENDING IN A PROJECT MUST BE REGISTERED FOR SLC AND
SUBMITTED BY THE DEADLINE DATE EVEN IF THIS MEANS THAT TWO INVOICES ARE CREATED.
NEW THIS YEAR: For the following contests that are required to be posted to the web prior to being presubmitted, please make sure that you provide an active website address that the judges can just click to open. If
you are sending a “scanned” form in which the web address is not active, in addition to that form, please send
a word document that contains just the “clickable” URL. Digital Media Production, Video Production Team,
Web Site Design Team, Network Design Team, Computer Modeling, Computer Animation Team, Broadcast
News Production Team.
Item
Deadline
SLC Registration
www.texasbpa.com
Registration opens on
January 8, 2016
SLC Registration Check, Copy of
Check, SLC Invoice, and
Advisor/Student(s) Responsibility
Form
Secondary Administrative
Support Research Individual
Secondary Economic Research
Individual
Secondary Economic Research
Team
Regular On-Line
Registration from January
8 – February 5, 2016
MUST BE RECEIVED
by February 26, 2016 to be
$70
Late On-Line Registration
from February 6 –
February 19, 2016 will be
$80
On-Site Registration
March 2, 2016 will be $80
Regular and Late
Registration MUST BE
RECEIVED by February
26, 2015 or turn in when
picking up your
registration materials
Submitted on or before
February 9, 2016
Student must be
registered for SLC by
this date.
Submitted on or before
February 9, 2016
Student must be
registered for SLC by
this date.
Submitted on or before
February 9, 2016
Student must be
registered for SLC by
this date.
Mailing Address
Business Professionals of America
c/o Phyllis Kostka
3819 Rau Drive
Dickinson, TX 77539
Business Professionals of America
c/o Phyllis Kostka
3819 Rau Drive
Dickinson, TX 77539
http://www.bpa.org/submit - log in and
follow the easy instructions to upload
contest document(s). The file name must
include S, Contest Name, and Member ID
http://www.bpa.org/submit - log in and
follow the easy instructions to upload
contest document(s). The file name must
include S, Contest Name, and Member ID
http://www.bpa.org/submit - log in and
follow the easy instructions to upload
contest document(s). The file name must
include S, Contest Name, and Chapter
Number
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Production
Secondary Video Production
Team
Secondary Web Site Design Team
Secondary Network Design Team
Secondary Computer Modeling
Secondary Computer Animation
Team
Secondary Broadcast News
Production Team
Secondary Global Marketing
Team
Secondary Interview Skills
All three forms must be
submitted in one pdf file.
Secondary Advanced Interview
Skills
All three forms must be
submitted in one pdf file.
Submitted on or before
February 9, 2016
Student must be
registered for SLC by
this date.
Submitted on or before
February 9, 2016
Student must be
registered for SLC by
this date.
Submitted on or before
February 9, 2016
Student must be
registered for SLC by
this date.
Submitted on or before
February 9, 2016
Student must be
registered for SLC by
this date.
Submitted on or before
February 9, 2016
Student must be
registered for SLC by
this date.
Submitted on or before
February 9, 2016
Student must be
registered for SLC by
this date.
Submitted on or before
February 9, 2016
Student must be
registered for SLC by
this date.
Submitted on or before
February 9, 2016
Student must be
registered for SLC by
this date.
Submitted on or before
February 9, 2016
Student must be
registered for SLC by
this date.
Submitted on or before
February 9, 2016
Student must be
registered for SLC by
this date.
http://www.bpa.org/submit - log in and
follow the easy instructions to upload
contest document(s). The file name must
include S, Contest Name, and Member ID
http://www.bpa.org/submit - log in and
follow the easy instructions to upload
contest document(s). The file name must
include S, Contest Name, and Chapter
Number
http://www.bpa.org/submit - log in and
follow the easy instructions to upload
contest document(s). The file name must
include S, Contest Name, and Chapter
Number
http://www.bpa.org/submit - log in and
follow the easy instructions to upload
contest document(s). The file name must
include S, Contest Name, and Chapter
Number
http://www.bpa.org/submit - log in and
follow the easy instructions to upload
contest document(s). The file name must
include S, Contest Name, and Chapter
Number
http://www.bpa.org/submit - log in and
follow the easy instructions to upload
contest document(s). The file name must
include S, Contest Name, and Chapter
Number
http://www.bpa.org/submit - log in and
follow the easy instructions to upload
contest document(s). The file name must
include S, Contest Name, and Chapter
Number
http://www.bpa.org/submit - log in and
follow the easy instructions to upload
contest document(s). The file name must
include S, Contest Name, and Chapter
Number
http://www.bpa.org/submit - log in and
follow the easy instructions to upload
contest document(s). The file name must
include S, Contest Name, and Member ID
http://www.bpa.org/submit - log in and
follow the easy instructions to upload
contest document(s). The file name must
include S, Contest Name, and Member ID
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- 15 Secondary Entrepreneurship
Secondary Graphic Design
Promotion
State Officer Candidate
Application
Deliver $10 filing fee (payable to
BPA) to the Officer Candidate
Written Test
National Officer Candidate
Application
Deliver $10 filing fee to the
Officer Candidate Written Test
Submitted on or before
February 9, 2016
Student must be
registered for SLC by
this date.
Submitted on or before
February 9, 2016
Student must be
registered for SLC by
this date.
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http://www.bpa.org/submit - log in and
follow the easy instructions to upload
contest document(s). The file name must
include S, Contest Name, and Member ID
http://www.bpa.org/submit - log in and
follow the easy instructions to upload
contest document(s). The file name must
include S, Contest Name, and Member ID
Emailed on or before
February 15, 2016
OfficerCandidateInfo@texasbpa.com
Emailed on or before
February 15, 2016
OfficerCandidateInfo@texasbpa.com
Torch Award – Statesman
Submitted on or before
February 15, 2016
Student(s) must be
registered for SLC by
this date.
Must use www.bpa.org online system
BPA Cares
Submitted on or before
February 15, 2016
http://www.bpa.org/submit - log in and
follow the easy instructions to upload
document(s). The file name must include
S, BPA Cares, and Member or Chapter ID
Secondary Competitive Events
Changes
Emailed by February 20,
2016
Phyllis Kostka
pakostka@gmail.com
You MUST follow the following format.
Example of Emailed File Name for Individual or Team Event:
SInterviewSkills02-1234-0001 or SGlobalMarketingTeam02-1234
Pre-submitted projects can only be submitted one time. No revisions will be accepted. An auto
confirmation will be sent upon submission.
Any projects that have to be submitted must be in .pdf format.
Any contest document that requires a signature must be signed appropriately, scanned, and sent as a
PDF document.
Student or team members sending in a project MUST be registered for SLC and SUBMITTED
by the deadline date even if this means that two invoices are created.
All regional winners who qualify for a state judged event that must be presubmitted by the February 9 deadline
must be registered for their event prior to submitting. Presubmitted projects can only be submitted one time. No
revisions will be accepted. An auto reply will be sent upon submission. Due to the nature of the pre-submitted
materials, no late registration/move ups can be accepted after the February 9 deadline. Students MUST bring
copies of their project with them to their competition – have enough copies for both prelims and finals.
All materials returned to Headquarters after contest completion will be destroyed.
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SECONDARY DIVISION SCHEDULE
Thursday, March 3, 2016
Omni Bayfront Hotel
Parliamentary Procedure Team Written Test On-Line
11:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Computer Events
Fundamental Desktop Publishing
Fundamental Word Processing
Integrated Office Applications
Basic Office Systems & Procedures
Intermediate Word Processing
Legal Office Procedures
Advanced Office Systems & Procedures
Advanced Word Processing
Fundamentals of Web Design
Digital Publishing
Fundamental Spreadsheet Applications
Medical Office Procedures
Advanced Spreadsheet Applications
Database Applications
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Computer Events – must bring equipment
C++ Programming
JAVA Programming
Visual Basic Programming/C# Programming
Omni Bayfront Hotel
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Individual Judged Prelim Events
Admin. Support Research Project Prelims
Advanced Interview Skills Prelims
Computer Modeling Prelims
Digital Media Production Prelims
Economic Research Individual Prelims
Entrepreneurship Prelims
Extemporaneous Speech Prelims
Graphic Design Promotion Prelims
Human Resource Management Prelims
Interview Skills Prelims
Prepared Speech Prelims
Presentation Management Individual Prelims
Written Events
Computer Security
Fundamental Accounting
PC Servicing & Troubleshooting
Personal Finance Management
Advanced Accounting
Banking & Finance
Computer Network Technology
Payroll Accounting
SQL Database Fundamentals
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
American Bank Center-CC
Holiday Inn Airport Hotel
American Bank Center-CC
American Bank Center-CC
Emerald Beach Hotel
Omni Bayfront Hotel
American Bank Center-CC
American Bank Center-CC
Emerald Beach Hotel
Holiday Inn Airport Hotel
American Bank Center-CC
American Bank Center-CC
American Bank Center-Convention Center
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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SECONDARY DIVISION SCHEDULE continued
Friday, March 4, 2016
Omni Bayfront Hotel
Computer Event
Administrative Support Team
Systems Administration using Cisco
Network Administration using Microsoft
Open/General Competitive Events
7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Team Judged Prelims Events
Network Design Team Prelims
Financial Analyst Team Prelims
Broadcast News Production Team Prelims
Computer Animation Team Prelims
Economic Research Team Prelims
Global Marketing Team Prelims
Video Production Team Prelims
Web Site Design Team Prelims
Parliamentary Procedure Team Prelims
Small Business Management Team Prelims
Presentation Management Team Prelims
7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Emerald Beach Hotel
Omni Bayfront Hotel
Holiday Inn Marina Hotel
American Bank Center-CC
American Bank Center-CC
Omni Bayfront Hotel
Holiday Inn Marina Hotel
American Bank Center-CC
Emerald Beach Hotel
Omni Bayfront Hotel
Holiday Inn Marina Hotel
Individual Final Judged Events
Admin. Support Research Project Finals
Advanced Interview Skills Finals
Economic Research Individual Finals
Interview Skills Finals
Prepared Speech Finals
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Holiday Inn Marina Hotel
Holiday Inn Marina Hotel
Holiday Inn Marina Hotel
Holiday Inn Marina Hotel
Emerald Beach Hotel
Team and Individual Final Judged Events
Human Resource Management Finals
Network Design Team Finals
Parliamentary Procedure Team Finals
Small Business Management Team Finals
Extemporaneous Speech Finals
Entrepreneurship Finals
Broadcast News Production Team Finals
Computer Animation Team Finals
Computer Modeling Finals
Digital Media Production Finals
Economic Research Team Finals
Financial Analyst Team Finals
Global Marketing Team Finals
Graphic Design Promotion Finals
Presentation Management Ind. Finals
Presentation Management Team Finals
Video Production Team Finals
Web Site Design Team Finals
7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
7:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
American Bank Center-CC
Holiday Inn Marina Hotel
Omni Bayfront Hotel
Omni Bayfront Hotel
American Bank Center-CC
Holiday Inn Marina Hotel
American Bank Center-CC
American Bank Center-CC
Holiday Inn Marina Hotel
Holiday Inn Marina Hotel
American Bank Center-CC
Holiday Inn Marina Hotel
Omni Bayfront Hotel
American Bank Center-CC
Holiday Inn Marina Hotel
American Bank Center-CC
Holiday Inn Marina Hotel
American Bank Center-CC
Open/General Competitive Events
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Omni Bayfront Hotel
Saturday, March 5, 2016
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SLC 2016 COMPUTER SOFTWARE LISTING
Windows will be used for all events
Event
Software Packages
Administrative Support Team
MS Office 2013
Advanced Spreadsheet Applications
MS Excel 2013
Advanced Office Systems & Procedures
MS Office 2013
Advanced Word Processing Skills
MS Office 2013
Basic Office Systems & Procedures
MS Office 2013
Database Applications
MS Access 2013
Digital Publishing
Adobe InDesign®CS6, Illustrator, or MS Office®2013
Fundamental Desktop Publishing
Adobe InDesign®CS6, Illustrator, or MS Office®2013
Fundamental Spreadsheet Applications
MS Excel 2013
Fundamental Word Processing Skills
MS Office 2013
Fundamentals of Web Design
NotePad
Integrated Office Applications
MS Office 2013
Intermediate Word Processing
MS Office 2013
Legal Office Procedures
MS Office 2013
Medical Office Procedures
MS Office 2013
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SLC 2016 COMPUTER INSTRUCTIONS
Secondary Small Business Management Team, Secondary Network Design Team, and Secondary
Financial Analyst Team contestants must supply their own computer, portable printer, and electrical
equipment including 50 foot extension cord, power strip, and paper. Contestants may print in
color; however, it is not required. Carry-in and set-up of equipment must be done solely by the
contestant(s) and must take place within the time allotted for orientation/warm-up. Please label your
hardware and electrical equipment. When labeling your equipment, please do not allow your school
name to show during competition. The State Conference assumes no responsibility for
hardware/software provided by the contestant(s). Contestant(s) who experience failure problems with
their equipment will NOT be rescheduled.
Secondary C++ Programming, Secondary JAVA Programming, and Secondary Visual Basic/C#
Programming, contestants MUST supply their own computer, electrical equipment including 50 foot
extension cord, and power strip. Carry-in and set-up of equipment must be done solely by the
contestant(s) and must take place within the time allotted for orientation/warm-up. Please label your
hardware and electrical equipment. The State Conference assumes no responsibility for
hardware/software provided by the contestant(s). Contestant(s) who experience failure problems with
their equipment will NOT be rescheduled.
Web Site Design Team, Computer Modeling, Global Marketing Team, Entrepreneurship, Presentation
Management Individual, Presentation Management Team, Computer Animation Team, Video
Production Team, Broadcast News Production Team, Financial Analyst Team, Small Business
Management Team, Network Design Team, and Digital Media Production contestants must bring
computer equipment for executing your presentation at SLC.
Secondary contestants must supply a computer with VGA output, presentation software and sound
cards, if applicable to any competitions that allow usage of projection equipment. Contestants must
also bring their own 50 foot extension cords and power strip. ALL CONTESTANTS MUST BRING
THEIR OWN PROJECTION EQUIPMENT—STATE DOES NOT PROVIDE THEM. STATE WILL
PROVIDE A PROJECTION SURFACE ONLY.
No Internet access will be provided on-site at the SLC; however, contestants/teams may provide their
own access to be used only for their presentation to the judges.
Students MUST use the computers provided by the state conference for all computer lab contests
with the exception of Fundamental Desktop Publishing or Digital Publishing. For these events,
students will be permitted to bring a Mac computer, printer, paper, 50 foot extension cord, and multiplug. Those students bringing Macs will be able to print in color.
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LOCAL ADVISOR ON-LINE
SLC REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please note that you will not receive a pre-conference book in the mail. All preconference information can be found on the Texas BPA web site,
www.texasbpa.com.
Registration Instructions
EARLY REGISTRATION ($70 PER ATTENDEE) IS FROM JANUARY 8 – FEBRUARY
5, 2016. YOUR INVOICE MUST BE SUBMITTED BY FEBRUARY 6 AND FUNDS
RECEIVED BY FEBRUARY 26 TO QUALIFY FOR THE EARLY REGISTRATION FEE.
FROM FEBRUARY 6 - 19, 2016, REGISTRATION IS CONSIDERED LATE ($80 PER
ATTENDEE). LATE REGISTRATION CLOSES MIDNIGHT, FEBRUARY 19, 2016.
REGISTRATION FUNDS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FEBRUARY 26, 2016;
OTHERWISE, PLEASE DELIVER TO CONFERENCE REGISTRATION.
PLEASE NOTE: ONCE YOU SELECT SUBMIT, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR
PAYING THIS REGISTRATION INVOICE AMOUNT. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS,
NO EXCEPTIONS.
ON-SITE REGISTRATION WILL TAKE PLACE ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2016 IN
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION/HEADQUARTERS IN THE OMNI BAYFRONT
HOTEL.
Using the On-line SLC Conference Registration System:
1 Log on to www.registermychapter.com/bpamem.
2 Click on State Conference Registration.
3 Enter your username and password (this is the same username and password utilized to register
you and your student members).
4 Select the members attending the State Leadership Conference.
5 Add Guests using the “Non-Member” section at the bottom of the page.
6 Click the submit button after you have checked on each member attending SLC.
7 Select the contest for each participant by clicking each “Add” button. You MUST enter
your student(s) in the contest that he/she will be participating.
8 The “add member” button will allow you to add additional members registered in your chapter not
initially submitted.
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participate in conference activities.
10 Please note the following – you will be asked for t-shirt sizes for all conferences attendees; to sign
up for your conference APG Assignment; and for each student to be placed in a contest, an open
event, or just attending the conference before your invoice can be submitted. Also, if you are
bringing students from another chapter within your school where that advisor is not
attending, you will be responsible to sign up for his/her duty assignment so all SLC jobs
are covered.
11 You will also register for your hotel room(s) during this process. There is a two night minimum
when reserving your hotel rooms. You must use your correct email address in your DLG
registration so that when you reserve SLC hotel rooms, you will be linked correctly with the
SLC Housing Bureau. Please refer to the HOTEL REGISTRATION PROCESS beginning on
page 22 when registering for your hotel.
12 When mailing your SLC registration, you must include the following:
a. SLC Registration check, in the full amount, made out to Business Professionals
of America
b. Copy of the check
c. Copy of your registration invoice. If check covers multiple schools, please
include all invoices
d. Student Responsibility form for all students attending under one advisor
13 Send all of the above to Business Professionals of America / Phyllis Kostka / 3819 Rau Drive /
Dickinson, TX 77539 as long as it will be received by February 26. Otherwise, please bring it
to Conference Registration.
Please understand that if you have a student or team with a mail-in
project, registration for the student or team members MUST be
submitted by February 9 in order for their project to be pre-scored.
This may result in two invoices being created.
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HOTEL REGISTRATION PROCESS
Hotel reservations MUST be made prior to submitting contest registration. You MUST make reservations in
one of the conference hotels listed. Use the link below to begin the reservation process:
https://cccvbhousing.com
INSTRUCTIONS:
 Make sure you use the email address that you used when you registered your BPA club this year. This will
be necessary in order for you to submit your conference registration.
 Please submit only ONE reservation per room, listing names of all occupants per room (up to four
occupants) on the form as requested.
 After your reservation has been submitted over the internet, you will receive an Acknowledgement Number,
please be sure to print this form out for your records and review the information for accuracy. You need to
print this out immediately as it will not show up again. The Acknowledgement confirms you have been
placed in the CVB convention block of rooms at the hotel. The hotel will follow up by emailing you a written
confirmation detailing their payment and cancellation policy prior to your arrival.
 REQUIRED CREDIT CARD FOR RESERVATIONS: In order to process your request via the internet, you
must supply us with a credit card number and the expiration date. Only credit card deposits will be accepted
over the internet. Credit cards will not be charged.
 CHANGES/CANCELLATIONS: Prior to the cut-off date, changes or cancellations must be made in writing
to the Corpus Christi CVB Housing Bureau via email to yholcomb@visitcorpuschristitx.org. After the cut-off
date, changes and cancellations must be made directly with the hotel to which you are assigned.
 If your hotel choice cannot be fulfilled, the Corpus Christi CVB Housing Bureau reserves the right to
change your reservation to a comparable hotel. You will be notified if this occurs via email.
 You will click on your convention’s link and will be taken to the Reservation Requirements page. On this
page is a field for Number of Reservations, please enter the number of rooms you will need here. Then, you
will be taken to a page to select a Hotel with that number of rooms available, where you will select the desired
Hotel. Once a Hotel is selected, you will be taken to the Reservation Page, here you will enter in the specifics
of your reservation. The information in the top section will be placed into each reservation needed, except for
the First and Last Name fields. For additional reservations, First and Last Name will need to be entered into
the Other Reservations area at the bottom of the page. To list Additional Occupants for each additional room,
click the Add Occupants link.

The Check-In/Check-Out dates must be in the format – mm/dd/yyyy; example: 03/02/2016.

When making reservations, if a hotel is not listed, the dates requested are not available.
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The rates listed on the Hotels Page are per night, per room, and does not include applicable taxes.
 Please click the RESERVE ROOM button ONLY ONCE. Please WAIT. It may take a few minutes to
process your reservation and your Acknowledgement to display. Be sure to PRINT your Acknowledgment. If
you do not receive an Acknowledgment, please call the Corpus Christi CVB during office hours and verify your
reservation has been received. 361-881-1888 or 1-800-678-6232
 Once you receive you reservation Acknowledgement, you MUST forward the email to
txbpahotel@registermychapter.com. Then you will receive an email from txbpahotel@registermychapter.com
that will let you know that you have been approved to submit your conference registration.
 If you have trouble making reservations, please contact Robin Goff at robingoff@ymail.com or 281-6821731.
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To recap:
1. Click the housing bureau link to make reservations
2. Make reservations – Make certain that you key in the email address that is on record in your BPA club
registration for each room.
3. Receive the HOTEL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NUMBER emails for each room.
4. Forward the advisor HOTEL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NUMBER email to:
txbpahotel@registermychapter.com
5. Receive the APPROVED: HOTEL RESERVATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT email.
6. Log into RegisterMyChapter and submit registration.
7. Record the student names and HOTEL ACNOWLEDGEMENT NUMBER on the Hotel Registration
Per Room form provided in the Preconference booklet. Bring this form with you to speed up the check
in process at the hotel.
8. The conference hotels do not take split payments. The school that books a conference hotel must pay
the entire billed amount.
9. You must put a credit card in the system to book the hotel, however, your credit card will NOT be
charged unless you cancel a room after the deadline date.
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Business Professionals of America Advisor/Student Responsibility Form
(Please Print)
Advisor Responsible for Group ___________________________ Home Number (____)___________
School _____________________________________ School Number (_____)__________________
School Address ___________________________________ City ________________ Zip _________
Total in Group including Advisors/Students ________
Please read the following to your group and have each student sign the form before coming to the
Business Professionals of America State Leadership Conference.
Submit this form with your registration form.
Keep a copy for your own records.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
WHILE STAYING AT HOTEL:
 Hotel employees and property are to be respected at all times.
 Hotel rules and schedules for use of swimming pool, sauna room, exercise room, Jacuzzi, and
any other public area must be respected.
 Hotel has other guests not taking part in Business Professionals of America – they are to be
respected at all times.
 Hotels are free to impose any sanctions they may deem necessary to maintain order, even
to the point of expulsion of the person or persons causing disturbances on or damage to
their property.
 The person or persons causing disturbances or damage to hotel property, whether accidental or
intentional, will be responsible for all charges and expenses including, but not limited to, repairs or
replacement of property.
All rules of conduct for Business Professionals of America 2016 activities are also to be obeyed while
on hotel and/or any other convention properties.
 Each Advisor should remind everyone in his/her group that they represent their school.
 Each Advisor must know the whereabouts of his/her group at all times.
 Each Advisor is responsible for the behavior of his/her group at all times.
 Each Advisor should set specific behavior guidelines for his/her group with specific
consequences for misbehavior.
 Each Advisor should adhere to the curfew for his/her group and enforce it.
 Advisors and students need to follow the dress code and delegate code of conduct at all times.
 A professional attitude and behavior is expected at all times.
o Participants must refrain from public displays of affection with girlfriend or boyfriend.
o Girls will not be allowed in boys’ rooms and boys will not be allowed in girls’ rooms, no
exceptions.
o No running, playing on elevators, screaming, yelling, or horseplay down halls, in lobby
area, emergency stairwells, or other public areas of hotel.
o No throwing objects from stairs or balcony.
o No hanging from railings or sliding down banisters.
o No loud TV or loud music in rooms or in public areas such as lobby, pool area, halls,
etc.
o Not Permissible:
 Alcoholic drinks, any form of tobacco products, illegal drugs
 Firearms, knives or other kind of weapons
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Fireworks, smoke bombs, and the like
Pornographic literature, immoral acts of any kind
Bad language, back talking or any other type of profanity
Fighting or abusive behavior
Advisors
 From 10:00 pm until curfew teachers/guardians must accompany their students in the common
areas of the hotel.
Students
 Extra police officers/security will be on site at the hotel elevators to issue tickets for those
abusing this privilege by pushing multiple buttons to guest room floors or crowding out waiting
guests and adults.
 Extra police officers/security will be on site in the evening to insure that the noise level does
not disturb other guests.
The Board of Directors of Business Professionals of America or his/her representative reserves the right to send
anyone home at his/her own expense immediately for any misconduct.
Please obtain permission from parents for your students to participate in the casino events at the Special
Event. Advisors must accompany their students to the special event as guardians because their students
are under 18 years of age.
I have read these rules and I promise to abide by them. I will be responsible for making sure all members
of my group follow these rules. I will be responsible for any member of my group breaking any rules.
Business
Professionals of America
Signature of Advisor Responsible
for Group ____________________________________
Date _______________
Please PRINT all students attending the conference below this form and mail with registration check or turn
this in when picking up your registration materials. Please have students sign next to their printed name.
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Special Event Liability Form – Inflatables and Casino
Rules and Regulations:
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Unaltered conference t-shirts MUST be worn with jeans or pants and socks for inflatables.
No outside food or drink allowed.
No students under the age of 15 will be admitted without adult supervision.
No wallet chains, metal chokers worn around the neck, chain belts, hairpins, or umbrellas will be allowed.
Anyone posing a danger to others or themselves will be escorted out of the exhibit hall.
Advisors must accompany students under the age of 18 at the casino event
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RISK AT THE BPA SPECIAL EVENT
ACCEPTANCE OF RESPONSIBILITY
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Duty of participants: It is recognized that the recreational activities provided or conducted by Gigs, Inc. can be hazardous to
participants regardless of all feasible safety measures which we can take. Every participant shall have a duty to act as a reasonable
player when engaging in such recreational activities and not to engage in any harmful conduct that willfully or negligently results in
any type of conduct which contributes to or causes injury to any person?
Acknowledgment and Acceptance or Risk: I understand and acknowledge that the activities in which I or my child will voluntarily
engage in as a participant bears certain known and unanticipated risks which could result in injury as a participant or spectator. I,
being aware that these activities entail risks of injuries as a result of my actions, expressly agree and promise to accept and assume all
responsibilities of risks for injuries, illness, death or damage to myself or to my property arising from participation in said activities.
My participation in such activities is purely voluntary; no one is forcing me to participate, and I elect to participate in spite of the
known and unknown risks.
Release: In consideration of the services and/or property provided by Gigs, Inc., I, for myself, or any attending participant as well as
any minor children for which I am the parent, legal guardian, assigned representative or otherwise responsible party, do herby release
Gigs, Inc. and Business Professionals of America, its principals, directors, officers, agents, employees and/or volunteers from any
and all liability and waive any claim for damages arising from any cause whatsoever (except that of gross negligence).
Entire Agreement: I understand that this is the entire agreement between me, Gigs, Inc., Business Professionals of America, its agent
or employees, and that it cannot be modified or altered in any way by the representation or statements of any employee of Gigs, Inc.
or by me (the participant).
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My signature below indicates that I have read this entire document and understand it completely and agree to be bound by its
terms.
Date: _______________________________
Signature of participant: ________________________________________________
Signature of parent, legal guardian,
assigned representative or otherwise responsible party: ___________________________
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State Leadership Conference
Guidelines for Appropriate Computer Usage
Expectations:
Students are responsible for their behavior on Business Professionals of America’s computer network
just as they are in a classroom. Communications on the network are public in nature. General school
rules for behavior and communications apply. It is expected that users will comply with the specific
rules set forth below. The user is personally responsible for his/her actions in accessing and utilizing
BPA’s computer resources.
Illegal copying - Students should never download or install any commercial software, shareware, or
freeware onto network drives or disks. Copying other people's work or accessing other people's files
is also illegal.
Inappropriate materials or language - No profane, abusive or impolite language may be used to
communicate nor should materials be accessed which are not in line with the Workplace Skills
Assessment Program guidelines. A good rule to follow is never view, send, or access materials
which you would not want your teachers and parents to see. Should students encounter such material
by accident, they should report it to an administrator immediately.
Guidelines for Appropriate Computer Usage:
1. Do not use a computer to harm other people or their work.
2. Do not damage the computer or the network in any way.
3. Do not interfere with the operation of the network by installing illegal software, shareware,
or freeware.
4. Do not violate copyright laws.
5. Do not view, send, or display offensive messages or pictures.
6. Do not trespass in another's folders, work, or files. This includes files, websites, and other
competitions loaded onto personal computers located at contestants’ hotels, schools, and
contest sites.
7. Do notify an administrator immediately if, by accident, you encounter materials that violate
the rules of appropriate use.
8. BE PREPARED to be held accountable for your actions and for the loss of privileges if the
Guidelines for Appropriate Computer Usage are violated.
Consequences:
Students who violate the established Guidelines for Appropriate Computer Usage will at minimum be
disqualified from all BPA computer-related contests. Other penalties may be brought at the discretion of
Business Professionals of America. These violations are, but not limited to, (1) introduction of a virus into
a computer, server, or network, (2) sending inappropriate pictures or other inappropriate content, (3)
accessing or attempting to access other users' files or folders, (4) unauthorized log-on to another user’s
account, (5) accessing or attempting to access a server and/or network, accessing or attempting to
access operating or system software files, (6) vandalism/destruction/deletion of operating, system
software, or other user’s files, (7) hacking into any school computer, server or network system, (8)
bypassing a filter or firewall, or (9) other violations as determined by Business Professionals of America.
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Competitive Events Code Listing
Secondary Division Events
260
255
110
520
225
235
210
145
220
445
335
440
425
300
320
240
420
Admin. Support Research Individual
Administrative Support Team
Advanced Accounting
Advanced Interview Skills
Advanced Office Systems & Procedures
Advanced Spreadsheet Applications
Advanced Word Processing
Banking & Finance
Basic Office Systems & Procedures
Broadcast News Production Team
C++ Programming
Computer Animation Team
Computer Modeling
Computer Network Technology
Computer Security
Database Applications
Digital Media Production
555
560
510
345
315
330
430
435
415
Digital Publishing
192
155
Economic Research Individual
591
160
505
525
150
100
400
230
200
405
500
410
535
215
205
515
340
245
250
Economic Research Team
Entrepreneurship
Extemporaneous Speech
Financial Analyst Team
Fundamental Accounting
Fundamental Desktop Publishing
Fundamental Spreadsheet Applications
Fundamental Word Processing
Fundamentals of Web Design
Global Marketing Team
Graphic Design Promotion
Human Resource Management
Integrated Office Applications
Intermediate Word Processing
Interview Skills
JAVA Programming
Legal Office Procedures
Medical Office Procedures
592
593
310
325
550
125
305
545
Network Administration Using Microsoft
Network Design Team
Parliamentary Procedure Team
Payroll Accounting
PC Servicing and Troubleshooting
Prepared Speech
Presentation Management Individual
Presentation Management Team
Small Business Management Team
SQL Database Fundamentals
Systems Administration Using Cisco
Visual Basic/C# Programming
Video Production Team
Web Site Design Team
Secondary General Competitive Events
290
590
390
190
391
Administrative Support Concepts
Business Meeting Management Concepts
Computer Programming Concepts
Financial Math & Analysis Concepts
Information Technology Concepts
Personal Financial Management
Concepts
Management/Marketing/Human
Resources Concepts
Parliamentary Procedure Concepts
Project Management Concepts
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ACCOMMODATIONS
Hotel and Registration Information
All reservations must be made on line during SLC registration. There is a two night minimum for
all hotel reservations. Also, please note that any rooms cancelled after February 9 will result
in a one night’s room charge. Please inform the hotel at least seven days in advance if you need to
change your reserved departure date; otherwise, there will be an early check-out fee. Please see the
Hotel Registration Per Room form on page 33 for your information. Please list the occupants of each
room along with their HOTEL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NUMBER and have this form with you to refer
to it at check in. YOU MAY BEGIN MAKING RESERVATIONS ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 8.
If you have any trouble making hotel reservations, please do not hesitate to contact Robin Goff at
robingoff@ymail.com.
Delegates to this year’s State Leadership Conference will be housed at the following hotels. City tax
is 9% and state tax is 6%. Please bring your Hotel Tax Exemption Form for each hotel room.
Competitions take place at the hotels with ** plus the American Bank Center-Convention Center.
**Omni Bayfront Hotel
361-887-1600
900 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Single, Double, Triple, Quad - $164.00
Reservation Deadline is Monday, February 8, 2016
Valet Parking - $15.00 current charge
Self-Parking - $5.00
**Holiday Inn Marina
361-882-1700
707 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Single, Double, Triple, Quad - $164.00
Reservation Deadline is Monday, February 8, 2016
Valet Parking - $15.00 current charge
Self-Parking - $5.00
**Emerald Beach Hotel
361-883-5731
1102 S. Shoreline Blvd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Single, Double, Triple, Quad - $154.00
Reservation Deadline is Monday, February 8, 2016
Complimentary Parking / No valet parking
Radisson Beach Hotel
361-883-9700
3200 Surfside Blvd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78402
Single, Double, Triple, Quad - $135.00
Reservation Deadline is Monday, February 8, 2016
Complimentary Parking / No valet parking
SpringHill Suites
361-851-2000
4331 South Padre Island Drive
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
Single, Double, Triple, Quad - $149.00
Reservation Deadline is Monday, February 8, 2016
Complimentary Parking / No valet parking
Hyatt Place
361-985-8888
6773 South Padre Island Drive
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
Single, Double, Triple, Quad - $149.00
Reservation Deadline is Monday, February 8, 2016
Complimentary Parking / No valet parking
Best Western Grand Marina
300 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
361-883-5111
Single, Double, Triple, Quad - $149.99
Reservation Deadline is Monday, February 8, 2016
Complimentary Parking / No valet parking
**Holiday Inn Airport
5549 Leopard Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
361-289-5119
Single, Double, Triple, Quad - $147.00
Reservation Deadline is Monday, February 8, 2016
Complimentary Parking / No valet parking
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If you are arriving after 6:00 p.m., you must advise the hotel of your late arrival. Failing to call
or show before 6:00 p.m. on your scheduled arrival date will result in cancellation of the
remainder of your reservation.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are in a room by yourself, please be sure to reserve a SINGLE room.
Double/Double rooms are at a premium. Also, no inflatable beds allowed.
The hotels do not take split payments. The school that books a conference hotel must pay the entire
bill.
Bus Parking will be available at each of the hotels. Overnight bus parking will also be available at the
American Bank Center-Convention Center in Lot 10 at $5 per night.
Please visit www.airportshuttles.com, for ground transportation if your conference hotel does not
provide shuttle service.
If you are flying Southwest Airlines to Corpus Christi with a group of 10 or more, you can contact the
airlines at 1-800-433-5368 from 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. CST Monday through Friday for a group rate.
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Hotel Registration Per Room
(Make copies of form if necessary.)
Hotel _______________________________________ Phone (______) _________________ Contact Person ___________________________
Number of Rooms Reserved ________Confirmation Number (s) _______________________________________________________
PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR GROUP ___ _____________________________________ IS IN ROOM # ______
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DELEGATE CONFERENCE CONDUCT
CONFERENCE PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES
 The term “delegate” shall mean any member
attending the State Leadership Conference.
 Delegates shall abide by all conference rules.
 Delegates shall stay at the approved hotels during
the Conference.
 Delegates shall respect and abide by the authority
delegated to the executive committee, presiding
officers, committee chairman, and advisor or
authorized representative of the aforementioned.
 Delegates shall attend all sessions and activities
assigned unless engaged in some specific
assignment taking place at the same time.
 Delegates shall wear professional attire to all
program activities as specified in the program.
 Identification badges shall be worn at all official
functions.
 Appropriate casual attire can be worn at the
special event.
 Business Professionals of America shall under no
circumstances approve or condone the use of or
serving of alcoholic beverages by anyone during
official functions. This is in effect from the time the
member leaves home until he/she returns home.
 Illegal drugs, alcohol, or tobacco, in any form,
shall not be possessed or used by any delegate
during official functions. Possession is defined as
having on one’s person; in one’s belongings, such
as in a purse or in luggage; in one’s hotel room; or
having knowledge that illegal drugs, alcohol or
tobacco, are in one’s hotel room in another
person’s possession.
 Delegates violating or ignoring any of the rules will
be subject to the actions of the Rules Committee.
This Committee shall be composed of two State
Officers and two Texas State Board Members.
 Spouses are allowed to attend the State
Leadership Conference if they officially register
and pay all financial differences. They shall not
have member privileges. Spouses shall abide by
all conference rules.
 Delegates shall keep their adult advisors informed
of their activities and whereabouts at all times.
 Dating is permitted only at authorized activities
and between official delegates only.
 Delegates shall not patronize public places which
would bring reproach to the organization or
themselves.
 Curfew each night shall be listed in the program.
All delegates shall be in their rooms by curfew.
 The approved hotels shall assign certain rooms to
male and female delegates. Delegates will not be
allowed in the rooms assigned to the opposite sex
unless accompanied by an official conference
advisor.
CONFERENCE HELPFUL HINTS
 Be certain to read this entire booklet so needed
information is not missed.
 In addition to reviewing this booklet be sure to
carefully read the Workplace Skills Assessment
Program guidelines for each competitive event in
which your students are participating.
 Delegates should be seated at all times during the
conference sessions.
 Be prompt in attending sessions. If you are
unavoidably detained, enter quietly.
 If you must leave before a session is over, please
leave between special numbers. Always respect a
speaker.
 Be a mature Business Professionals of America
representative.
 Sit with your group and advisor during conference
sessions (unless you are a voting delegate—then
sit in the specified seating area).
 It is against city fire regulations to smoke in the
rooms where sessions are held.
 Treat all adults inside and outside the conference
center with respect.
 If you take pictures in any session, respect those
in back of you by “remaining low” before and after
the picture is taken.
 Periodically check the bulletin board in the
registration area for messages, conferences
program information, and delegate instructions.
 Be respectful and responsible in using social
media.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
 It is the policy of Business Professionals of
America that no person on the basis of race, color,
religion, national origin, or ancestry, age, sex,
marital status, or disability shall be discriminated
against, excluded from participation in, denied the
benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to,
discrimination in any program or activity for which
it is responsible.
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Official Dress Code
In order to promote a professional atmosphere, BPA’s Board of Directors has developed the following
official dress code policy for the Business Professionals of America State Leadership Conference.
Students, advisors, chaperones, and guests must follow the dress code. It is required that all guests
follow established dress code policy.
Those not dressed in required attire will not be able to participate in any session or any competitive
event. Members not adhering to the Professional Dress Code will not be allowed to attend the
opening/closing ceremonies.
Professional Dress Code
Opening Session, Second General Session, and Awards Sessions, all Competitive Events (judged,
non-judged, and open), and Campaign Rally
(select one of the following)
Women
 Pant or skirt suit
 Dress skirt or dress slacks with coordinated
blouse and/or sweater
 Business professional “dress”
 BPA blazer with dress skirt or dress slacks
and blouse or sweater
 Skirts or dresses cannot be shorter than two
inches above the knee
Men
 Dress slacks, dress shirt, and tie
 Suit, dress shirt, and tie
 Sport coat, coordinated dress slacks,
dress shirt, and tie
 BPA blazer with dress slacks, dress
shirt, and tie
Dress shoes and dress socks are required
with all of the above.
Dress shoes (low heel or high heel), or dress
sandals with heel are required with all of the
above.
This excludes all denim for any of the above
Casual Dress
Women
 Sportswear (jeans), pants, and shirt, t-shirt
 Footwear required with all of the above
Men
 Sportswear (jeans), pants and shirt,
t-shirt
 Footwear required with all of the above
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Special Event Dress Code For Students and Advisors
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Women
ANKLE LENGTH PANTS ONLY – jeans,
khakis, or other casual pants
NO SHORTS ALLOWED at the Special
Event
2016 Conference t-shirt must be worn to
the Friday Special Event – the t-shirt must
not be altered
Socks MUST be worn for the inflatables
Footwear required with all of the above
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Men
ANKLE LENGTH PANTS ONLY –
jeans, khakis, or other casual pants
NO SHORTS ALLOWED at the
Special Event
2016 Conference t-shirt must be worn
to the Friday Special Event – the t-shirt
must not be altered
Socks MUST be worn for the inflatables
Footwear required with all of the above
The following are unacceptable during BPA activities:
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strapless, spaghetti straps, tube tops, halter tops, midriff tops
spandex, lycra, or transparent clothing
cut-offs or ragged clothing
clothing with inappropriate words and pictures
Swim suits must be covered with appropriate attire and shoes must be worn
while in any area except the swimming pool or designated sunbathing area.
The Dress Code will be placed on the BPA Texas web site.
Recourse: Members refused entrance to any event will be given the opportunity to change into
appropriate attire immediately and participate/compete in the event. Having changed into appropriate
attire, member will join testing in-progress. No additional time will be given for time missed.
Members also have the right to grieve the issue immediately after being refused entrance. Grievance
of the Dress Code policy will not be accepted if not received in writing at Competitive Events
headquarters within 15 minutes of the infraction in question.
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SAMPLE PRESS RELEASE
Sample Press Release
For Immediate Release
Contact Person:
Phone:
Address:
City, State, ZIP:
Date:
Outstanding Business Students Travel to Corpus Christi to Participate
at the Business Professionals of America State Leadership Conference
Top students from (school) will be attending the Business Professionals of America 2016 State Leadership
Conference, in Corpus Christi, Texas, March 2-5, 2016.
(school) chapter members, (name students) will join over 2,700 other conference delegates from across the state
to participate in state level business skill competitions, general sessions, and the state officer candidate
campaigns and elections. Besides having the opportunity to excel, they’ll experience Corpus Christi as they
visit the city’s exciting sites.
“Students from the Texas Association’s Regional Leadership Conference have qualified to participate at the
state level conference. The conference emphasizes business workforce education and training which members
of the local chapter of Business Professionals of America at (school) have received,” said chapter advisor,
(advisor name), who teaches (class or course). (At this point tell about specific students’ involvement in
competitive events, Special Recognition Awards, Torch Awards, and state officer campaign/election.
Business Professionals of America is a national organization for middle school, high school, and college
students preparing for careers in business and office occupations. The organization’s activities and programs
complement classroom instruction by giving students practical experience through application of the skills
learned at school. Business Professionals of America acts as a cohesive agent in the nationwide networking of
education and business and industry, and is contributing to the preparation of a world-class workforce through
the advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic, and technological skills.
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Keynote Speaker at Opening Session
Creating a Culture of Excellence
Organizations do not become excellent by accident or luck. Their success is a result of a well executed plan.
The plan however can become difficult to execute as a result of complacency, commitment and obstacles that
make the task seem impossible. Come experience an entertaining and interactive session that will motivate and
energize you to strive for excellence.
Leadership Academy
Thursday, March 3
Sessions from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, be ready to
participate in fun mixers, improv and exciting team
building games every leader should know;
understanding where you are headed as a leader; how
great leaders take others with them; your opportunity;
great leaders don’t look for excuses; and leaders
know where they are headed.
Texas BPA
Leadership
Academy
Friday, March 4
Sessions from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm, be ready to participate in fun
mixers, improv and exciting team building games every leader should know; understanding
where you are headed as a leader; how great leaders take others with them; your opportunity;
great leaders don’t look for excuses; and leaders know where they are headed.
Kevin and Michael will take a lunch break from 12:00 pm – 2 pm and the following sessions
will take place:
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm – and 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm – The Fashion Institute of Marketing and
Design will talk about Job, Ready, Dress.
Kevin Tutts and Michael Daggs – Kevin Tutt is a master of generating enthusiasm and
excitement. He is an amazing speaker and connects quickly with his
audience. As co-founder of Tutt & Daggs, Corporate Speakers, he has chosen to
inspire and challenge audiences of all types to reevaluate their personal
commitment toward work and life. Kevin emphasizes leaders' contribution to the
success of people around them.
For over a decade, Michael Daggs has been a leading voice in the area of
maximizing individual and workplace impact. Michael's background in providing
professional development in multiple industries has made him an authority in
personal and corporate leadership.
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Hunter Schwertner
BPA State Officer, 2013-2014
Make a Mark on the World!
Change Negative to Positive!
Attend one of the sessions to hear the story of how Hunter
Schwertner, BPA State Officer 2013-2014, turned negative to
positive.
Find out how BPA changed Hunter’s life; how he strived to
achieve goals in his life and left his mark.
YOU can do it, too! Come find out how to make your mark!
Let’s do this!
Sessions on Friday morning and Friday afternoon at the
American Bank Center.
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COURT REPORTING SESSION SPEAKER FOR
STUDENTS ON FRIDAY
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SESSIONS SPEAKER FOR
STUDENTS AND TEACHERS ON FRIDAY
Attend the student session at 9:00 am at the American Bank CenterConvention Center given by Andres Ruzo grew up between the United
States, Nicaragua, and Peru. Besides giving him a bit of a national identity
crisis, his background helped him see that the world’s problems are not
confined by borders, but rather share a common root in energy and
resources. This realization inspired him to become a geothermal scientist:
obtaining degrees in Geology and Finance at Southern Methodist
University, where he is currently finishing his PhD in Geophysics. He
believes that environmental responsibility and economic prosperity can go
hand in hand, and uses science to unite both aims. He is a National
Geographic Explorer, TED Speaker and TED Book Author, an avid science
communicator, and a passionate developer of educational content.
Attend the teacher session at 1:00 pm at the American Bank CenterConvention Center given by Corinne Hoisington and Transform Your
Imagination into Reality.
**Warning: This workshop is for instructors who can handle extreme
excitement and engagement.
Every course is adding more technologies to seamlessly transform
imagination into reality by using augmented reality, storyboarding
technologies such as Sway and more! From wearable technologies that
display schedule notifications on your wrist to virtual conference holograms
that float in front of your eyes, be prepared to move your teaching reality
into new realms of possibilities! Envision a world that technology can adapt
to the natural ways we communicate and learn. That world begins now!
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FASHION INSTITUTE OF DESIGN & MERCHADISING
SESSIONS SPEAKER FOR STUDENTS ON FRIDAY
Attend a student session on
Job, Ready, Dress given by
the Fashion Institute of
Design & Merchandising at
the American Bank CenterConvention Center on
Friday, March 4.
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Attend a student session
on Social Media and how it
is changing careers in
marketing and advertising
at the American Bank
Center-Convention Center
on Friday, March 4.
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CORPUS CHRISTI ATTRACTIONS
While in Corpus Christi, enjoy many of the area’s free or inexpensive activities and attractions.
Corpus Christi Downtown Seawall
Located along Shoreline Blvd. this impressive waterfront wall and promenade is unique to Corpus Christi.
Bicycle, sightsee, jog or stroll along the 1.5 mile seawall. Enjoy Corpus Christi Bay on McGee Beach, rest in
one of the miradores del Mar, or take a “Journey Through Our Solar System, a new exhibit along the
Downtown Seawall.
Instituto de Cultura Hispanica de Corpus Christi
Located in the Lichtenstein House in Heritage Park at 1617 N. Chaparral Street, this provides visitors with a
better understanding of the diverse cultures represented in our community through programs such as art
exhibits, folkloric displays, English and Spanish recitals, cultural celebrations and fund-raising activities. Hours
are 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is Free; however, donations are appreciated.
361-879-0336.
USS Lexington Museum on the Bay
Located at 2914 North Shoreline Blvd., the USS Lexington, CV-16, is a World War II-vintage aircraft carrier.
Commissioned in 1943, she served the United States longer and set more records than any other carrier in the
history of naval aviation. Decommissioned in 1991, the USS Lexington is open year ‘round seven days a week
for touring and special events; it is closed on Christmas and Thanksgiving Day. Museum hours are Memorial
Day through Labor Day, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm and Labor Day through Memorial Day, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. 361888-4873.
Selena Memorial-Mirador de la Flor
Mirador del la Flor, or Overlook of the Flower, it is a memorial created to celebrate the life of Selena
Quintanilla-Perez and her contributions to music and Corpus Christi. The monument is located at the corner of
Peoples Street T-Head and Shoreline Blvd. at 600 North Shoreline Blvd., overlooking the Corpus Christi Bay.
Corpus Christi Museum of Science & History
Located at 1900 N. Chaparral, the Corpus Christi Museum of Science & History collects and preserves natural
and cultural history objects with emphasis on South Texas and its place in the world. 361-826-4667.
Art Museum of South Texas
Located at 1902 N. Shoreline Blvd, the South Texas Institute for the Arts offers diverse exhibition and
educational programs that reflect the rich multicultural heritage of the region. Outreach and enrichment
programs include bilingual gallery talks, artist residencies, videos, dance, theatrical and musical performances.
361-825-3500.
Art Center of Corpus Christi
Located at 100 N. Shoreline Blvd., the Art Center of Corpus Christi is home to local art in the Coastal Bend.
The facility brings together four pleasures: viewing art in its seven galleries, shopping in the Gift Gallery and
local artists’ studios, dining in the restaurant and of course, the creation of wonderful art. The Art Center is
dedicated to the purpose of promoting an awareness and appreciation of local and regional artists. 361-8846406.
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Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures
& Education Center
Located at 1809 N. Chaparral. Meet ancient Japanese warriors, gaze at the artistry of Chinese kimonos,
porcelains and even a rickshaw. Admire the beauty of artifacts from India, Sri Lanka, Japan, Hmong, Thailand,
The Philippines, Korea, Taiwan, Laos and Myanmer. The treasures, stories and richness of each country’s’
people await you with a trip through Asia you will always remember! Open Tuesday-Saturday. 361-882-2641.
House of Rock
Located at 511 Starr Street, the House of Rock was established on July 28, 2005 in the heart of downtown
Corpus Christi. Since their early years they have supported a wide range of entertainment including live music,
art shows and many other cultural events. House of Rock is divided into two sections: The Venue and The
Main Bar which now includes The Kitchen. The Venue hosts live music and entertainment, as well as private
events such as weddings, fundraisers, and parties. 361-882-7625.
Aurora Arts Theatre
Located at 5635 Everhart Road, the theatre is named after Aurora ‘Loli’ Chapa Taylor, a South Texas native
who had a deep love of the arts, the Aurora Arts Theatre is a non-profit community theatre located on the
Southside of Corpus Christi. With a commitment to provide the community with a theatrical venue where the
elements of theatre can be enjoyed, practiced, learned, and shared, the theater encourages and promotes work
such as the Hispanic Arts and other local artists. 361-851-9700.
K Space Contemporary
Located at 415 Starr Street, K Space Contemporary is a 501 (c) 3, non-profit organization dedicated to
presenting and promoting contemporary art. As a forum for creative exchange and experimentation, they aspire
to educate and build awareness for innovative art in South Texas often providing a forum for under-represented
artists whose works are experimental and non-commercial. Open Wed-Sat 11:00 am-5:00 pm. 361-887-6834.
Heritage Park / Cultural Center
Located at 1581, N. Chaparral, it is the site of twelve historical Corpus Christi homes, the oldest dating back to
1851. Many of the homes are recorded Texas Historical Landmarks, and each is beautifully restored and is a
tribute to the ethnic diversity and culture of the area. The Galvan House hosts and supports many art and
cultural activities and events. The Multicultural Center includes the Galvan House, the Courtyard, Central
Plaza and the Lytton Memorial Rose Garden. All are available for meeting and private rental. These twelve
incredible homes are a tribute to the ethnic diversity and culture of the area. 361-826-3410.
South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center
Located at 8545 South Staples, this exhibits Flora, Fauna, and Fun! Floral exhibits, gardens include Butterfly
House, Orchid Conservatory, Bromeliad Conservatory, Plumeria Garden, Rose Garden & Pavilion,
Hummingbird and Arid Gardens. Enjoy fountains, art, including Kent Ullberg sculptures. Fauna features
native Resident Reptiles and entertaining Parrots. See Gator Lake, nature trails, native plants, and wetlands
with boardwalk. Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail site in Oso Creek wildlife corridor near King Ranch. Great
venue for tourists. Shop Nature’s Boutique. 361-852-2100.
See www.visitcorpuschristitx.org for additional venues.
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