48th Annual State Leadership Conference
March 15 - 17, 2015
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown
Indianapolis, Indiana
Table of Contents
Middle Level Schedule
Officer Candidates
Executive Board of Directors
District Coordinators
State Officers & Advisors
Appreciation
Exhibits
Keynote Speaker, David Dean
SLC Program of Activities
BPA Recess
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Leadership Sessions
Competitive Events Schedule
Bus Schedule
Hall of Fame Awards
Past Hall of Fame Recipients
Code of Conduct
Demerits
Dress Code
Policy Notification Statement
Marriott Map
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Executive Board/Competitive Events Headquarters—Denver, 2nd floor
BPA Conference Headquarters & State Advisor Office—Suite 435
State Officer Headquarters—Suite 420
Middle Level Headquarters—Executive Boardroom, 2nd floor
WELCOME, MIDDLE LEVEL STUDENTS!
Welcome to the Middle Level members at the conference on Sunday
from Argos, Blue River Valley, Danville, Lost River CC, Martinsville,
Shakamak, Switzerland County, and West Noble.
Advisors: Please turn in completed tests and scantron sheets at
registration. All rooms for judging are on the 2nd floor. Registration,
Leadership Sessions, and Awards Session are on the 2nd floor.
8:30 am to 9:15 am
Registration at Indianapolis Boardroom
(Marriott, 2nd floor) Advisors only
9:15 a.m. to 10:00 am
Opening Session
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm
Competitive Events (2nd Floor)
12:00 pm to 12:50 pm
Leadership Session
“Running for a State or National Office”
Joshua Harris
1:00 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.
Leadership Session
“Listen Up: The Lost Art of Communication”
David Dean
2:00 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.
Leadership Session
“Personal Finance”
Matt Humphrey
4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Awards Session
Marriott Ballroom 5 & 6, 2nd Floor
State-Wide Candidates
Kendall Klein
Ashley Klopfenstein
Emma Lewis
Olivia Roberts
Justin Siller
Blue River Valley Jr/Sr
HS
Hamilton Heights HS
Blue River Valley Jr/Sr
HS
Martinsville HS
Danville Community HS
Officer Candidates
All voting delegates must be seated in
Marriott Ballroom from 8-8:15 p.m. on
Sunday to receive voting delegate ribbons.
Voting (for officer candidates)
1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday
Austin/Boston
Only those wearing voting delegate
ribbons may vote.
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Thank You!
The Indiana Association's Executive Board of Directors, your District Coordinators, and State Officer Leadership Team put
in a great deal of time and effort to make our Business Professionals of America organization successful. Please take a
moment to thank them for their dedication and commitment when you see them during the conference!
2014-2015 Executive Board of Directors
John Dawson, Chair
Shari Bloom, Secretary
Chad Bobb, CEAC
Tina McCloud, DCAC
Jason Hendrickson, SOLT Liaison
Amy Hollingsworth, ML Coordinator
Dana Kunz
Darla Harrington
Nona Hollenbaugh
Joann Novak
Brian Wolfe
Debbie Darnell
Eric Ogle
Hagerstown HS
Argos HS
Pike HS
Mt. Vernon HS
Danville Community HS
Blue River Valley Jr/Sr HSl
Jasper HS
Tri-County HS
Avon HS
Bloomington AES
Lost River CC
State Advisor
IN Dept. of Education
2014-2015 District Coordinators
Lisa Melendez, District 1
Scott Truelove, District 1
Steve Waldeck, District 2
Vickie Houlihan, District 3/6
Darla Harrington, District 4/5
Elissa Daniel, District 7
Jason Hendrickson, District 8
John Dawson, District 9
Bonita Klein, District 9
Tina McCloud, District 10
Joann Novak, District 11
Adam Price, District 11
Brian Wolfe, District 12
Portage HS
Chesterton HS
Warsaw Area CC
Heartland CC
Tri-County HS
Clay City HS
Danville HS
Hagerstown HS
Lincoln HS
Mt. Vernon HS
Bloomington AES
Bloomington HS North
Lost River CC
2014-2015 State Officers and Advisors
Sean Harrington
Olivia Roberts
Megan Factora
Brandon Arbuckle
Ashley Klopfenstein
Vanessa Hickman
Kelly Steffan
Haley Klimaszewski
Nancy Cole
Larissa Bahler
Dalton Byers
Gabriel Bacon
Emma Lewis
Mariah Thewes
Tanner Ellis
Stephanie Smith
President
VP Administration
VP Chapter Activities
VP Communication
VP Member Activities
VP Public Relations
District 1 President
District 2 President
District 3/6 President
District 4/5 President
District 7 President
District 8 President
District 9 President
District 10 President
District 11 President
District 12 President
Tri-County High School, Darla Harrington
Martinsville HS, Matt Hankins
Bloomington HS North, Adam Price
The Academy of Science and Entrepreneurship, Joann Novak
Hamilton Heights HS, Julie Oelschlager
Jasper HS, Dana Kunz
Hebron HS, Laura King
Culver HS, Charles Karamon
Blackford HS, Kathy Minner
Tri-County HS, Darla Harrington
Bloomfield HS, Erika Bault
Avon HS, Nona Hollenbaugh
Blue River Valley HS, Amy Hollingsworth
Jasper HS, Dana Kunz
Bloomington HS North, Adam Price
Switzerland County HS, Kodi Thayer
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APPRECIATION
A special thank you to the professional business people, community leaders, school personnel, post-secondary and alumni
members who work to help Business Professionals of America members develop their personal skills and occupational
competencies. Without their assistance and support, this conference and our program of work would not be possible. The
benefits of your participation and assistance cannot be measured.
BPA National Staff
Competitive Event Judges
CopyCo
Past State Officers
Ball State University
Danielle Darnell
Indiana BPA Alumni
Yvonne Perry
Jeanne Burroughs
Mike Darnell
Marriott Staff
Pike HS Faculty & Staff
Doug Coats
Steve Darnell
Northwood University
Brenda Waters
Exhibits
Sunday from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Foyer outside of Marriott Ballroom 5 & 6 on the Second Floor
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IUPUI
Northwood University—Midland, Michigan
Purdue University—Department of Technology Leadership & Innovation
School of Advertising Art— Kettering, Ohio
University of Indianapolis School of Business
DAVID DEAN
David Dean has been making people laugh for 25 years. His
early days of training took place at Second City School of
Improvisational Comedy along with performing at numerous
clubs throughout Chicago.
He and good friend, Craig Gross, co-authored a book designed
for parents titled, “Touchy Subjects” which just came out this
month on Amazon. David’s latest CD, "Clap For Me" can be
heard on Laugh USA, Sirius Satellite Radio, iTunes and Pandora
radio.
For the past 10 years, David has hosted mission trips to the
Dominican Republic.
David and “Saint” Betsy, his wife of 26 years, live in Huntington,
Indiana. They are the parents of two young adults, Alex &
Hannah.
For more info, check out davidpdean.com.
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SLC Program of Activities
Sunday, March 15, 2015
8:30 am – 9:15 am
Conference Registration—Middle Level
Indianapolis Boardroom, 2nd Floor
9:15 am – 10:00 am
Middle Level Opening Session
Marriott Ballroom 5 & 6
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Conference Registration—Secondary
Registration 2, 2nd Floor
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Verify Voting Delegates
Registration 2, 2nd Floor
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Pick-up T-shirts
Registration 1, 2nd Floor
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Exhibits
Marriott Ballroom Foyer
9:30 am – 10:00 am
Judges’ check In—Middle Level
Indianapolis Boardroom, 2nd Floor
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Competitive Events—Middle Level
Phoenix, Atlanta, Austin, Boston,
Columbus, Santa Fe, Lincoln
10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Middle Level Grading
Indianapolis Boardroom, 2nd Floor
10:00 am – 10:30 am
MANDATORY Administrators’ Meeting (for Sunday judged events Marriott Ballroom 10
at Marriott)
10:15 am
Administrators’ Bus to Pike High School (meeting on bus)
Missouri Street Entrance
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Advisors’ Reception (sponsored by the Marriott)
Marriott Ballroom 10
10:30 am – 6:00 pm
Judges’ Check In (Secondary)
Marriott Ballroom 7
11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Competitive Events
Pike HS and Marriott
1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Courtesy Corp Open
Registration 2, 2nd Floor
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Hotel Check In
Missouri Street Entrance, 1st Floor
12:00 pm – 12:50 pm
Leadership Session #1
Marriott Ballroom 5 & 6
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Parliamentary Procedures Team written test
Indiana Ballroom E
1:00 pm – 1:50 pm
Leadership Session #2
Marriott Ballroom 5 & 6
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Open Events
Indiana Ballroom E
2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Leadership Session #3
Marriott Ballroom 5 & 6
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
State Officer Candidate and Campaign Manager Meeting
Marriott Ballroom 5 & 6
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Middle Level Awards Session
Marriott Ballroom 5 & 6
7:45 pm – 8:30 pm
MANDATORY Advisors’ Meeting
Indiana Ballroom D
8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Hall of Fame Award Reception
Florida and Illinois
8:00 pm – 8:15 pm
Voting Delegate Seating
Marriott Ballroom
9:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Seating for General Session
Marriott Ballroom
9:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Opening General Session, Keynote Speaker—David Dean
Marriott Ballroom
11:30 pm
CURFEW
Last test will be administered 1/2 hour prior to close
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Monday, March 16, 2015
7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Courtesy Corp Open
Registration 2, 2nd Floor
7:00 am – 3:30 pm
Judges’ Check In
Marriott Ballroom 7
7:30 am - 8:00 am
Mandatory Administrator’s Meeting (for Monday judged events) Indiana Ballroom B-D
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Advisors’ Hospitality (sponsored by Northwood University)
Indiana Ballroom D
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Competitive Events—Secondary
Marriott
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Grading Room Open
Indiana Ballroom B-D
8:00 am
Head Graders Report to Grading Room
Indiana Ballroom B-D
8:30 am
Graders for Computer Events Report to Grading Room
Indiana Ballroom B-D
10:30 am
Verifiers Report to Grading Room
Indiana Ballroom B-D
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Open Events
Indiana Ballroom E
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
State Officer Campaigning
Marriott Ballroom Foyer
10:00 am – 10:50 am
Leadership Session #4
Marriott Ballroom 5 & 6
11:00 am – 11:50 am
Leadership Session #5
Marriott Ballroom 5 & 6
12:00 pm – 12:50 pm
Leadership Session #6
Marriott Ballroom 5 & 6
1:00 pm – 1:50 pm
Leadership Session #7
Marriott Ballroom 5 & 6
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
State Officer Elections
Austin/Boston
2:00 pm – -2:50 pm
Leadership Session #8
Marriott Ballroom 5 & 6
3:00 pm – 3:50 pm
Leadership Session #9
Marriott Ballroom 5 & 6
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
BPA Recess
Indiana Ballroom
8:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Statewide Officer Candidate/New District President Meeting
Marriott Ballroom
9:00pm – 9:30 pm
Seating for General Session
Marriott Ballroom
9:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Second General Session
Marriott Ballroom
11:30 pm
CURFEW
Last test will be administered 1/2 hour prior to close
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
7:00 am – 12:00 pm
Hotel Checkout
7:00 am – 2:00 pm
Luggage Storage
Utah, Florida/Illinois, INB,
Michigan/Texas
7:00 am – 8:00 am
State Officer Breakfast
Santa Fe
8:45 am - 9:15 am
Seating for General Session
Marriott Ballroom
9:15 am – 11:00 am
Closing General Session
Marriott Ballroom
11:00 am – 11:30 am
National Leadership Conference Meeting
Marriott Ballroom
Take a break after completing your contests!
 Wear conference T-shirt with business casual pants/skirt/shoes
 Get your picture taken at the green screen photo booth with your choice
of Hollywood backgrounds.
 Visit one of the Caricature artists for your portrait.
 Enjoy refreshments for purchase while a roving magician performs
magic at your table.
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Leadership Sessions
All attendees should have their cards punched at the conclusion of each leadership session. Stay until the end, or it
won’t count! All sessions will be held in Marriott Ballroom 5 & 6.
Leadership Session #1 (Sunday, 12:00-12:50 pm)
“Running For a State or National Office”
Joshua Harris, BPA National Secondary Parliamentarian
As a current National Officer and past Indiana State Officer, Joshua will spark interest in running for a state or national
office.
Leadership Session #2 (Sunday, 1:00-1:50 pm)
Leadership Session #4 (Monday, 10:00-10:50 am)
“LISTEN UP: THE LOST ART OF COMMUNICATION”
David Dean, Comedian
David Dean will share, with honesty and a sense of humor, the lost art of communication.
Leadership Session #3 (Sunday, 2:00-2:50 pm)
Leadership Session #8 (Monday, 2:00-2:50 pm)
“Personal Finance”
Matt Humphrey, Fifth Third Bank
Fifth Third is proud to work with national finance expert, Dave Ramsey, to bring financial education to high school students.
Fifth Third Bank sponsors his Foundations in Personal Finance curriculum in nearly 2,000 high schools.
Leadership Session #5 (Monday, 11:00-11:50 am)
Leadership Session #6 (Monday, 12:00-12:50 pm)
"From High School, to College, to Career: Developing the Job Candidate Within"
Ron Dow, Director for Center of Business Partnerships at the University of Indianapolis
Ron Dow leads The Center for Business Partnerships which is the curricular outreach arm of the School of Business at the
University of Indianapolis. Ron’s focus is to connect students, faculty and staff with the employer community. He will be
speaking about the importance of internships.
Leadership Session #7 (Monday, 1:00-1:50 pm)
Leadership Session #9 (Monday, 3:00-3:50 pm)
“Entrepreneurship”
Emily Kuiper, Admissions Representative, Northwood University
It takes more than a great idea to start a successful business. How do successful entrepreneurs get started? Come let us
show you what it takes!
Door Prizes awarded at the end of each session:
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Vintage BPA Conference T-Shirts
Certificate for a Free Indiana Trading Pin at NLC
VIP Pass for Monday Night’s General Session which among other things
includes special seating for you and a friend
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Competitive Event Schedule
Administrative Support Research Individual (260)
Sunday
2:00-6:00 p.m.
Illinois
Administrative Support Team (255)
Section 1 Sunday
11:00 a.m.
Pike HS
Section 2 Sunday
1:00 p.m.
Pike HS
Section 3 Sunday
3:00 p.m.
Pike Hs
Advanced Accounting (110)
Section 1 Monday 8:00 a.m.
MB1
Section 2 Monday 10:00 a.m.
MB1
Section 3 Monday 12:00 p.m.
MB1
Advanced Interview Skills (520)
Broadcast News Production Team (445)
Section 1 Sunday
1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
INB-C
Section 2 Sunday
1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
INB-D
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
MB 10
Section 1 Sunday
11:00 a.m.
Pike HS
Section 2 Sunday
1:00 p.m.
Pike HS
Section 3 Sunday
3:00 p.m.
Pike HS
Finals Monday
C++ Programming (335)
Computer Animation Team (440)
Monday
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Computer Modeling (425)
Section 1 Monday 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Austin
Monday
Section 2 Monday 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Boston
Computer Network Technology (300)
Finals Monday 3:00 p.m.
Columbus
MB3
Advanced Office Systems & Procedures (225)
Section 1 Sunday
11:00 a.m.
Pike HS
Section 2 Sunday
1:00 p.m.
Pike HS
Section 3 Sunday
3:00 p.m.
Pike HS
Advanced Spreadsheet Applications (235)
Section 1 Sunday
11:00 a.m.
Pike HS
Section 2 Sunday
1:00 p.m.
Pike HS
Section 3 Sunday
3:00 p.m.
Pike HS
Advanced Word Processing (210)
Section 1 Sunday
11:00 a.m.
Pike HS
Section 2 Sunday
1:00 p.m.
Pike HS
Section 3 Sunday
3:00 p.m.
Pike HS
Banking & Finance (145)
8:00-12:00 p.m.
Santa Fe
Section 1 Monday
8:00 a.m.
INB-F & G
Section 2 Monday
10:00 a.m.
INB-F & G
Section 3 Monday
12:00 p.m.
INB-F & G
Section 1 Monday
8:00 a.m.
INB-F & G
Section 2 Monday
10:00 a.m.
INB-F & G
Section 3 Monday
12:00 p.m.
INB-F & G
Computer Security (320)
Database Applications (240)
Section 1 Sunday
11:00 a.m.
Pike HS
Section 2 Sunday
1:00 p.m.
Pike HS
Section 3 Sunday
3:00 p.m.
Pike HS
Digital Media Production (420)
Sunday
12:00-4:30 p.m.
Florida
Digital Publishing (415) - Pilot
Section 1 Monday 8:00 a.m.
INB-F & G
Section 2 Monday 10:00 a.m.
INB-F & G
Section 3 Monday 12:00 p.m.
INB-F & G
Basic Office Systems & Procedures (220)
Section 1 Sunday
11:00 a.m.
Pike HS
Section 2 Sunday
1:00 p.m.
Pike HS
Section 3 Sunday
3:00 p.m.
Pike HS
Economic Research Individual (155)
Section 1 Sunday
11:00 a.m.
Pike HS
Section 2 Sunday
1:00 p.m.
Pike HS
Section 3 Sunday
3:00 p.m.
Pike HS
Section 1 Monday
8:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Lincoln
Section 2 Monday
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Phoenix
2:00 p.m.
Lincoln
Finals Monday
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Competitive Event Schedule Continued
Graphic Design Promotion (410)
Economic Research Team (160)
Monday
8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
INB-A
Entrepreneurship (505)
Section 1 Monday
8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
MB 8
Section 2 Monday
8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
MB 9
2:00 p.m.
MB 8
Finals Monday
Extemporaneous Speech (525)
Section 1 Sunday
5:00-8:00 p.m.
MB3/MB1
Section 2 Sunday
5:00-8:00 p.m.
MB3/MB2
3:00 p.m.
MI/TX
Finals Monday
Financial Analyst Team (150)
Preliminaries Sunday
Finals Monday
Section 1 Sunday
2:00-5:00 p.m.
Colorado
Section 2 Sunday
2:00-5:00 p.m.
INB-A
Section 3 Sunday
2:00-5:00 p.m.
INB-B
Finals Monday 2:00 p.m.
Columbus
Human Resource Management (535)
Section 1 Sunday
11:00-3:00 p.m.
Utah/INB-F
Section 2 Sunday
11:00-3:00 p.m.
Utah/INB-G
Finals Monday 3:00 p.m.
INB-G/INB-F
Integrated Office Applications (215)
Section 1 Sunday
11:00 a.m.
Pike HS
11:00 a.m./1:00 p.m.
Pike HS
Section 2 Sunday
1:00 p.m.
Pike HS
2:00 p.m.
MB10
Section 3 Sunday
3:00 p.m.
Pike HS
Interview Skills (515)
Fundamental Accounting (100)
Section 1 Monday
8:00 a.m.
MB1
Section 1 Monday 8:00 -12:00 p.m.
MB2
Section 2 Monday
10:00 a.m.
MB1
Section 2 Monday 8:00-12:00 p.m.
MB3
Section 3 Monday
12:00 p.m.
MB1
Section 3 Monday 8:00-12:00 p.m.
MB4
Finals Monday 3:00 p.m.
Fundamental Desktop Publishing (400)
MB2
Java Programming (340)
Section 1 Sunday
11:00 a.m.
Pike HS
Section 2 Sunday
1 p.m.
Pike HS
Section 1 Sunday
11:00 a.m.
Pike HS
Section 3 Sunday
3 p.m.
Pike HS
Section 2 Sunday
1:00 p.m.
Pike HS
Section 3 Sunday
3:00 p.m.
Pike HS
Fundamental Spreadsheet Applications (230)
Keyboarding Production (200)
Section 1 Sunday
11:00 a.m.
Pike HS
Section 2 Sunday
1 p.m.
Pike HS
Section 1 Sunday
11:00 a.m.
Pike HS
Section 3 Sunday
3 p.m.
Pike HS
Section 2 Sunday
1:00 p.m.
Pike HS
Section 3 Sunday
3:00 p.m.
Pike HS
Fundamental Word Processing (205)
Legal Office Procedures (245)
Section 1 Sunday
11:00 a.m.
Pike HS
Section 2 Sunday
1:00 p.m.
Pike HS
Section 1 Sunday
11:00 a.m.
Pike HS
Section 3 Sunday
3:00 p.m.
Pike HS
Section 2 Sunday
1:00 p.m.
Pike HS
Section 3 Sunday
3:00 p.m.
Pike HS
Fundamentals of Web Design (405)
Medical Office Procedures (250)
Section 1 Sunday
11:00 a.m.
Pike HS
Section 2 Sunday
1 p.m.
Pike HS
Section 1 Sunday
11:00 a.m.
Pike HS
Section 3 Sunday
3:00 p.m.
Pike HS
Section 2 Sunday
1:00 p.m.
Pike HS
Section 3 Sunday
3:00 p.m.
Pike HS
2:00-6:00 p.m.
INB-E
Global Marketing Team (500)
Merit Scholar Exam
Section 1 Sunday
1:00-4:00 p.m.
Michigan
Section 2 Sunday
1:00-4:00 p.m.
Texas
Session 1 Sunday
8:00 a.m.
Atlanta
Session 2 Monday 9:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. INB-E
Finals Monday
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Competitive Event Schedule Continued
Presentation Management Team (560)
Network Administration using Microsoft (310)
Section 1 Monday
8:00 a.m.
INB-F&G
Section 1 Sunday
12:00-4:00 p.m.
MB 1 & 2
Section 2 Monday
10:00 a.m.
INB-F&G
Section 2 Sunday
12:00-4:00 p.m.
MB 3 & 4
Section 3 Monday
12:00 p.m.
INB-F&G
2:00 p.m.
PHO/SF
Network Design Team (325)
Monday
Small Business Management Team (510)
8:00-10:00 a.m.
FL/IL
Open Events:
(290) Administrative Support Concepts
(590) Business Meeting Management Concepts
(390) Computer Programming Concepts
(190) Financial Math & Analysis Concepts
(391) Information Technology Concepts
(591) Management Marketing, Human Resources Concepts
(592) Parliamentary Procedure Concepts
(593)Project Management Concepts
Last test will be administered 1/2 hour prior to close
of Open Events each day
Sunday
2:00-6:00 p.m.
Monday
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. INB-E
INB-E
Parliamentary Procedures Team (550)
Objective Test Sunday
Presentation Monday
1:00 p.m.
INB-E
8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. MI/TX
Payroll Accounting (125)
Section 1 Monday
8:00 a.m.
MB1
Section 2 Monday
10:00 a.m.
MB1
Section 3 Monday
12:00 p.m.
MB1
PC Servicing & Troubleshooting (305)
Section 1 Sunday
4:00-8:00 p.m.
Utah/INB-F
Section 2 Sunday
4:00-8:00 p.m.
Utah/INB-G
2:00 p.m.
FL/IL
Finals Monday
SQL Database Fundamentals-Pilot (345)
Monday
8:00 a.m.
INB-F & G
Section 2 Monday
10:00 a.m.
INB-F & G
Section 3 Monday
12:00 p.m.
INB-F & G
Section 1 Sunday
5:00-7:30 p.m.
Boston
Section 2 Sunday
5:00-7:30 p.m.
Columbus
2:00 p.m.
MB4
Prepared Speech (545)
Presentation Management Individual (555)
8:00 a.m.
INB-F&G
Systems Administration using Cisco  (315)
Section 1 Monday
8:00 a.m.
INB-F & G
Section 2 Monday
10:00 a.m.
INB-F & G
Section 3 Monday
12:00 p.m.
INB-F & G
Visual Basic/C# Programming (330)
Section 1 Sunday
11:00 a.m.
Pike HS
Section 2 Sunday
1:00 p.m.
Pike HS
Section 3 Sunday
3:00 p.m.
Pike HS
Video Production Team (430)
Section 1 Sunday
2:00-6:00 p.m.
Lincoln
Section 2 Sunday
2:00-6:00 p.m.
Santa Fe
2:00 p.m.
Atlanta
8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Colorado
Finals Monday
Web Design Team (435)
Monday
Section 1 Monday
Finals Monday
Finals Monday
Competitive Event Bus Schedule
To participate in the competitive events held at Pike High
School, students MUST ride the shuttle bus provided, both
to and from the events. Those riding in private vehicles will
NOT be permitted to enter contest sites.
Teachers are NOT to accompany students to contest sites.
All buses will load and unload ONLY at the
Missouri Street entrance of the Marriot.
Section 1 Sunday
3:00-7:30 p.m.
Atlanta
Section 2 Sunday
3:00-7:30 p.m.
Austin
All times listed for off-site contests are the times the
shuttle bus will DEPART from the Marriott.
8:00 a.m.
Utah
Buses will leave at 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Finals Monday
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Special Awards
Hall of Fame Award, 2015
Betty Hazlett
Betty served in nearly every capacity in the Business Professionals of America
organization throughout her 40-year career. She was a local chapter advisor at
South Putnam High School. During that time, her students achieved a great deal
of success in competitive events, attending every state and national conference.
She also served as the District 7 Coordinator, Indiana CEAC Representative, and a
member of the Indiana Executive Board.
In 2002, she became the Indiana BPA State Advisor, retiring from that position in June, 2014. At the
national level, Betty served as both secretary and president of the State Association Advisory Council
(SAAC), as well as a member of multiple planning committees. She was a national Hall of Fame recipient
in 2014.
A major focus for Betty was the state officer experience. As a high school student, she herself was a state
officer in another Career/Technical Student Organization. That positive experience made her a big
proponent of CTSO’s and especially the experience of being a state officer. Her local chapter had nine
state officers during her tenure, including her daughter, Kelly. As a board member, Betty was the State
Officer Liaison for many years. So, it is no surprise that one of her most rewarding responsibilities as the
state advisor was working with the State Officer Leadership Teams.
Betty has two children, Gary and Kelly. Since retiring, she spends her time traveling and sitting on the
bleachers watching her grandchildren participate in multiple sports and activities.
Congratulations Betty!
Distinguished Service Award: Debbie Davidson
Meritorious Service Award: Bob Roeder
Join us in honoring these worthy award winners at the
Hall of Fame Reception
Sunday, March 16, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. (immediately following the Advisors’ Meeting)
in Florida/Illinois (First Floor)
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Past Hall of Fame Recipients
Hall of Fame Award
Individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of the Indiana Association
2014 Mary Tidd
2008 Jim Brown
2002 Bill West
1996 Jim Coppock
2013 Debbie Darnell
2007 Steve Darnell
2001 Janet Hawley
1996 Sharon Sharrett
2012 Barbara K. Beadle
2006 Judy Lykins
2000 Barbara Brown
1995 J. D. Lee
2011 Douglas L. Coats
2005 Wanda Kline
1999 Judy Phipps
1995 Norma McKinney
2010 Jeanne Burroughs
2004 Garth Walters
1998 Peggy Mellette
1995 Larry Shinn
2009 Marilyn Oury
2003 Doris Kintzel
1997 Yvonne Perry
Distinguished Service Award1995
Individuals or groups within the association who have contributed time and effort to the Indiana Association
2014 Tina McCloud
2007 Linda Hoff
2000 Janet Godby
1997 Marilyn Oury
2013 Phyllis Rokicki
2006 Mary Bowen
1999 Cheryl Goodin
1996 Coleen J. Austin
2012 Michael Schwartz
2005 Jeanne Burroughs
1998 Maridee Dutter
1996 John Lightle
2011 Biller Keeler
2004 Jim Brown
1998 Jim Folk
1995 Gracie Inman
2010 Not presented
2003 Ralph Burchett
1998 Nancy Kisling
1995 Linda S. Piper
2009 Karen-Lee Mathews
2002 Steve Darnell
1997 Wanda Kline
1995 Woody Sears
2008 Beth Moody
2001 Bob Welte
1997 Judy Lykins
Meritorious Service Award
Individuals or groups outside of the organization who have made a significant contribution to the Indiana
Association
2014 Pike High School Faculty & Staff
2006
Knapp Family
1999
Nancy Wynant
2013 Tina Lovelady & Joy Starks
2005
Indiana Alumni Association
1998
Nancy Coleman
2012 CopyCo
2004
Faye York
1997
Richard Weiss
2011 Chi Chi Bytheford & Debra Stange 2003
Arsenal Tech High School
1996
Jim Lagomarcino
2010 Not Presented
2002
Deanne Lane
1996
Vesta Whesler
2009 Not Presented
2001
Central Nine Career Center Faculty 1995
Tom DeNoon
2008 Tony Johnson, Cengage Learning
2000
Linda Schoeff
1995
David Leinhenn
2007 Gary Bowen, Sharp Trophies
1999
Bonnie Hobs
1995
John McCammick
Advisors: If you know someone who should be recognized in the Hall of Fame,
please send his/her name and information to the state advisor any time.
Nomination forms will be available in the Chapter Advisors’ Planning Guide
posted on indianabpa.org next fall.
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Code of Conduct
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The term “delegate” shall mean any Business Professionals of America, Indiana Association member attending district, state and/
or national conferences.
Smoking is prohibited.
Official name badges are to be worn on lanyards at all times in the conference facilities for uniformity and visibility.
Delegates shall abide by all conference rules.
Student delegates will keep their adult advisors/chaperones informed of their activities and whereabouts at all times.
Delegates can stay only at Business Professionals of America, Indiana Association, approved hotels while attending the
conference.
Delegates shall not use their own cars to ride in or cars belonging to other delegates during the conference, unless accompanied
by an authorized adult advisor.
Dating and/or associating is permitted at authorized activities only and between official delegates only.
No delegate shall be in possession of alcohol and/or illegal drugs at any time.
Student delegates are not permitted in public dance halls, bars or clubs.
Delegates shall respect and abide by the authority designated to the Business Professionals of America, Indiana Association
Executive Board, presiding officers, committee chairpersons, and any adult advisor.
Delegates are to attend all general sessions of the conference.
Male and female delegates are not to be in the same sleeping room at the same time unless accompanied by an advisor. Doors to
sleeping rooms must not be propped open at any time.
Delegates shall not throw items off of balconies or out of windows.
Non-delegates (anyone not registered) are not permitted to attend any conference activity and are not permitted on hotel
sleeping room floors.
Curfew will be strictly enforced each night.
DEMERITS
Violation of dress code
Unbecoming behavior
Curfew violation
Nonattendance of general sessions
Dropping items off balconies or out of windows
Consumption of alcohol and/or illegal drugs
Damage to hotel property
*Setting off false fire alarm
2 demerits
2 demerits
2 demerits
2 demerits
5 demerits+
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5 demerits +
10 demerits ++
+ member or chapter immediately sent home
++ applicable fine and possible arrest
*Indiana Fire Code (Special Note) Section 11.302 (B) title: False Alarm
A person setting a false alarm to the fire department knowing the alarm to be false, commits false informing, a class B misdemeanor.
However, the offense is a class A misdemeanor if it substantially hinders any law enforcement process or it results in harm to an
innocent person. (IC 35-44-22) (675 IAC 22-2-53) A Class A misdemeanor is punished by a maximum of a $5,000 fine and a one-year
imprisonment.
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A school year is defined as August 1 to July 31.
If a chapter receives four (4) or fewer demerits during the school year, all demerits will be erased August 1.
A chapter receiving five (5) demerits will be placed on probation. A probationary period is defined as a twelve-month period
beginning on the date of the fifth demerit violation.
A chapter that receives five additional demerits during the probationary period will forfeit any awards, automatically
eliminate its officer candidates and forfeit the privilege of attending further activities for that year.
If a chapter is not issued any further demerits during the probationary period, all demerits are erased and the probation
ended.
Any individual student receiving five or more demerits will forfeit any individual awards, officer candidacy and the privilege
of attending further activities for that year.
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Dress Code
The dress code for both male and female delegates will be applicable at District, State, and National Conferences. Members of Business Professionals of America, Indiana Association represents not only themselves while at conferences but also their schools, state,
and the entire organization.
Business Professionals of America, Indiana Association, has established the three (3) categories of attire described below.
Business Professional: All delegates are encouraged to wear Business Professional attire during conference activities. Interviews
and individual/team presentations necessitate this category.
Men:
• Suit, dress shirt, and tie
• Dress slacks, dress shirt, and tie
• Sport coat, coordinated dress slacks, dress shirt, and tie
• Dress shoes
Women:
• Dress
• Suit
• Skirt or dress slacks with coordinated blouse
• Dress shoes
Business Casual: Business Casual attire provides delegates with a more comfortable style of dress during conference activities,
including the special event.
Men:
 Casual slacks
 Polo or other collared shirt
 Sweater
 Casual shoes (not tennis shoes)
Women:
 Casual slacks
 Blouse
 Sweater
 Casual shoes (not tennis shoes)
BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL OR BUSINESS CASUAL ATTIRE MUST BE WORN BY ALL DELEGATES UPON ARRIVAL AT THE CONFERENCE
AND AT ALL TIMES DURING THE CONFERENCE. JEANS, TENNIS SHOES, AND OTHER CASUAL ATTIRE ARE UNACCEPTABLE ATTIRE FOR
THESE CATEGORIES. SKIRT LENGTHS SHOULD BE NO SHORTER THAN 3” ABOVE THE KNEE. BODY PIERCINGS, IF ANY, SHOULD BE
CONSERVATIVE. CASUAL ATTIRE MAY ONLY BE WORN IN STUDENT ROOMS AND ON DESIGNATED HOUSING FLOORS (3RD FLOOR
AND ABOVE AT SLC). HATS AND FLIP FLOPS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
Casual:
Casual attire may ONLY be worn in student rooms and on housing floors (3rd floor and above at SLC). Men and Women: Jeans or
shorts, T-shirts, tennis shoes
The following is unacceptable for the Casual attire category: tank tops, halter tops, tube tops, bare midriffs, cutoffs, flip flops,
clothing or accessories with suggestive or inappropriate advertising or language, hats, torn or ripped clothing, and bare feet. If a
Policy Notification Statement
It is the policy of the Indiana Business Professionals of America not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, or handicap, in its programs or employment policies as required by Indiana Civil Rights Act (I.C. 22-9.1), Title VI and VII
(Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of
1973).
Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX may be directed to the Indiana Business Professionals of America’s website.
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Marriott Floor Plans
First Floor
Second Floor
ABBREVIATION
ROOM
ABBREVIATION
ROOM
FL
Florida
MB
Marriott Ballroom
IL
Illinois
MI
Michigan
INB
Indiana Ballroom
PHO
Phoenix
LIN
Lincoln
TX
Texas
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