HOW TO RUN FOR A STATE OFFICE

BenefitsNetworking/Friendships

Resume Builder

Leadership Skills

Decision Making on Yearly Events

General Qualifications• A current Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior

• You cannot graduate before your term or mid term

• Enrolled in a business course• 2.0 GPA on 4.0 scale• Support of Parents, Advisor and Administration

Things to Consider• Adequate time commitment• Willing to work and accept the responsibilities of the office• Effective communication skills orally and through writing• Respect and enthusiasm for the organization• Serve as a representative of your school and Indiana BPA

After You Submit Your Application

Official Transcript (with First Semester Grades)

3 Reference Letters (One Must be Outside School)

Picture of the Candidate

Screening• BPA Knowledge Test

• Material Available on indianabpa.org/pdf/SOLTHandbook.pdf

• Present Speech Rough Draft• Interview• Meet Other Candidates/Current Officers/Newly Elected

District Presidents• Learn about office responsibilities from Executive Board

• February 6th, 2016, Pike High School

State-Wide vs. District President

State Wide OfficersCampaign at SLC ($100

Spending Cap)

Elected at SLC

Complete Screening

Complete Office Specific Duties

District PresidentsCampaign at DLC ($50

Spending Cap)

Elected at DLC

Must Attend Screening

Assist Coordinator for DLC

All Officers are responsible for helping plan SLC and completing necessary projects

Candidate Resources• Application

• http://indianabpa.org/pdf/SOLTApp.pdf

• Candidate Handbook• http://indianabpa.org/pdf/SOLTHandbook.pdf

• Screening Test Questions• Candidate Handbook

• Answers to Screening Test Questions• www.BPA.org and www.IndianaBPA.org

SLC Activities1. Candidate Meeting in MB 5/6

1. Expense Report, Copy of Speech, Samples of Handouts

2. District Presidents- Escort Judges

3. Candidate Speeches-Monday-Business Meeting

4. Candidate Rally-Monday After Business Meeting

5. Voting Delegate Voting

6. State Officer Slating

7. Officer Installation-Monday Night Session

March 6-8, Indianapolis

Campaign Managers• Required for all Candidates• Optional for CM to Attend SOLT Screening• Required attendance at State Leadership Conference• Attend Same Activities as Candidates• Double Check Everything, Ensure Timelines

Campaign Manager Characteristics

Trustworthy OutgoingAbility to

Speak About Candidate

Reliable Helpful/Eager to Help

Knowledgeable about the Process

Term Events• Attendance is Mandatory• June 5-9 State Officer Orientation• September 10-11 SOLT Meeting• October 7 SOLT Arrives at FLC• October 8 FLC• November 12-13 SOLT Meeting• December 3-10 District Leadership Conferences • January 7-8 SOLT Meeting• February 4-6 SOLT Screening/Meeting• March 10-11 SOLT to SLC• March 12-14 State Leadership Conference• May 10-14 National Leadership Conference (Optional)

Officer ExpensesPersonal Responsibilities• Campaign Materials ($100)• Khaki Pants & Dress Shoes• Secret Santa gift• Other expenses (dessert,

souvenirs, etc.)

BPA Pays For• Official Dress/Casual Polos• Transportation to Meetings

(Reimbursed)• Dry Cleaning Official Dress• Expenses incurred while in

office• Meals during meetings• SLC Expenses

• Up to $25/day at SLC• Registration Fees• Hotel Rooms Fees

• $100 NLC Reimbursement

Slogan Game• Create a Slogan for your Imaginary Campaign• 3 Minutes to Think• Share Slogan with Everyone• Vote on Best/Most Memorable Slogan

• Examples• Achieve With Ashley • No Dilemma, Vote for Emma• Oh my Gosh, Vote for Josh

Questions?

HOW TO RUN FOR A STATE OFFICE