• How do I join BPA?
  Chapter advisors fill out an online membership form at http://www.bpanet.org.  Membership dues are $15.00 per person ($10.00 national dues plus $5.00 Idaho BPA membership dues).  All membership dues are sent to the National Center's lockbox as instructed on the  membership form.

Still have questions?  Visit the National FAQ Center.

• When is the deadline for dues?
  Initial forms are due to the National Center by November 1.  This will allow you to stay on the mailing list for updates and information form the Center.
  
  Final deadline for dues is a postmark date of February 15.  If February 15 falls on the weekend or on a holiday, the next business day postmark will be accepted.

• When is State Leadership Conference for 2008?
  Secondary State conference is March 6 - 8, 2008.  Post-secondary conference is February 29, 2008.
   

• Where is State Leadership Conference for 2008?
  Both Secondary and Post-Secondary conferences will be held at Boise State University, Selland College of Technology. Post-Secondary will have an opening session and banquet at a location to be determined later.
   

• What is the 2008 theme for State Leadership Conference?
  BPA, Bet on it!
   

• How much is State Leadership Conference registration?
  Post-secondary and secondary registration both are $40.00 per person or advisor.
   When is State Leadership Conference registration due?
  State Conference registration is due February 7th.  If February 7
  falls on the weekend, the next business day postmark will be accepted.
   

• What events will be done at my school before conference? (note: check the registration packet for a complete and current listing)
  03-Computerized Accounting 
  08-Economic Research, Individual (Sec only)
  09-Economic Research, Team (Sec Only)
  24-Desktop Publishing
  31-Admin Support Research Individual
  43-Fundamentals of XHTML
  44-Digital Media Production
  45-Network Design Team
  46-Web Site Design Team
  47-Web Application Team
  48-Video Production Team
  51-C++ Programming
  52-VB.NET Programming
  53-JAVA Programming
  54-Microsoft Network Administration
  55-Novell Network Administration
  56-Cisco Network Administration
  60-Global Marketing Team
  61-Entrepreneurship
  62-Small Bus. Mgt. Team
  63-Graphic Design Promotion
  64-Interview Skills
  65-Advanced Interview Skills
  68-Prepared Speech
  69-Presentation Mgt Ind.
  70-Presentation Mgt. Team
   

•  When will I receive my test materials for events done before conference?
  You should receive your test materials within 1 week of the State Office receiving your registration materials.  All early testing materials will be mailed either by e-mail or snail mail by February 9th.
   

• What if I haven’t received my test materials for an early event?
  Contact the State Office immediately.
  Phone: 208.334.3216      E-mail Becky Davis or Angie Neal
   

• What events have materials that need to be returned to the State office? (note: This may not be all of them!  Please check the registration packet for a complete and current listing.)
  
  08-Economic Research Project, Individual (Secondary only)
  09-Economic Research Project, Team (Secondary only)
  31-Administrative Support Research Project
  44-Digital Media Production
  46-Web Site Design Team
  47-Web Application Team
  48-Video Production Team
  49-Software Engineering Team
  60-Global Marketing Team
  61-Entrepreneurship
  63-Graphic Design Promotion
  64-Interview Skills
  65-Advanced Interview Skills
   

• When are the test event materials due to the State office?
  They are to be returned with your registration materials.  They are to be postmarked by February 7th.
   

• What should I wear to State and National Conference?
  Dress Code (PDF 66K)  Note: If you are unsure about a particular piece of clothing, please check with your advisor.
  
  Advisors: As advisors, it is necessary for us to inform and teach members about professional dress. We need to enforce these rules and expect our members to dress by this code.
   

• When is National Leadership Conference for 2008?
  National Leadership conference is May 7-11, 2008.
   

• Where is National Leadership Conference for 2008?
  National conference will be located in Reno, Nevada