Congrats!

I'd like to congratulate all of the students who went to states March 8, 9, and 10! You are all a bunch of bright, energetic, fun students and I thoroughly enjoyed the whole weekend. We've been back for two days now, and I think I just finally recovered! I bet you guys were all fine yesterday - that's because you have youth on your side. :)

I'd like to know what your thoughts were of the weekend. Post your responses here - like: Did your events play out like you thought they would? Did you meet a lot of new friends? Did you like Roller Kingdom? Did you like the food? Was it harder than you thought, or easier? Will you do better next year knowing what you know now?

If you did not make the national team - I know you must be disappointed. I am too because I know many of you worked extremely hard. But hopefully you have another year to give it another go! Take what you learned this year and apply it to next year and hopefully you can make it to Dallas!

To the students who made it to nationals - YEAH, BP! We have a lot to decide in the next couple of weeks - so sit tight and wait for the info from me. In the meantime - reprint your guideline for your event and read it very carefully. We have national deadlines - probably April 1 or 2 where we have to mail out certain items. If you miss this deadline - you won't go to nationals!

A special congrats to Kevin for his bid for national office! He's going to need our whole chapter behind him as he embarks on uncharted territory! Be supportive and let's help get him to office!

Over and out for now....

Brainiacs Welcome!

Congratulations to Amy for winning the prize yesterday! The correct answer was D - 255 characters for a file name.

Let's see who can get today's challenge - it's a little more difficult!

Johnny Depp deposited these items: 21 twenties, 15 tens, 24 fives, 27 ones, 35 halves, 29 quarters, 183 dimes, 392 pennies, and checks for $42.58, $270.16, and $37.02. What was the total deposit?
A. $1,071.15
B. $1,108.17
C. $1,078.73
D. $1,113.73

The question today is open to everyone - BPA members, non-members, alumni, etc.! Correct answers must be posted here - not yelled out or emailed or flown in by paper airplane. :) Good luck!

Trivia, Trivia, Trivia!

Try to answer this question!

1. Document names created in Word can be up to _____ characters in length, including drive letter and any folder names, and may include spaces.
A. 250
B. 25
C. 100
D. 255

Meeting re-cap.....

Hi everyone,

Happy New Year! I'm going to recap some of the things we went over during our last meeting.

All competitors can go to http://www.mabpa.com to get more information about the contests. There's a cover, pin and writing contest where you can win MONEY.

All of you should have printed your guidelines. If you click that link, scroll down near the bottom to find your event. Click on it, print it and become VERY familiar with it!

Judged events - most have to be to me by February 13. The previous date was February 14, but that has changed. Interview Skills, Global Marketing, Presentation Management, and others - if you're unsure, please ask.

Cost of states: $175.00. This will be due the Tuesday we return from winter break. You can pay sooner - checks should be made payable to BP-BPA. I will be writing a letter to your parents and enclosing permission slips, etc.

Valentine flower sale will begin on January 28! Still waiting to hear a price on the flowers - I should have the price this week.

I'll be staying after school on Wednesday's if you need me. Let me know a day beforehand, just so I can make sure my schedule is cleared, okay? But I'm trying to leave Wednesday's open, barring the unavoidable meeting or two!

Go Pats!

OH MY GOODNESS!

Judged projects are due right after February vacation! That's only two months! Hope you're starting to work on Global Marketing, Interview Skills, Entrepreneurship, Economic Research Projects, Presentation Management Team and Individual, and any other judged event is due at that time.

Get crackin!

Alumni - any tips for the students to meet their deadlines?

A Good Time Had By All!

Wow, was it cold today! I would like to thank the kids who showed up to walk; Kevin, Shaun, Amy, Tim, Chris, Jessica, Courtney, Bobby, Kayla, Maria (Kayla's friend) Caitlyn, and Arsenio. (going from memory around the table!) It was a nice brisk walk and when we got inside the hotel, all of our cheeks were red. Well, mine were. :)

So how much money do you think we raised? I'll tell you so you're not in suspense. We raised just over $1,500! Kudos to you guys. To the people who couldn't make it, I appreciate your donations too. You should have seen all of the special athletes at the Jolly Jaunt today. They truly are so special and they warm my heart. It's just a great feeling knowing that we help these kids and adults be all they can be.

So, I'm going to go enjoy a cup of hot cocoa. Thanks again everyone. You never cease to amaze me!

Oh! Congratulations to Bobby for collecting the most donations. He has a nice prize coming to him on Monday! Thanks for all your efforts, Bobby!!

Special Olympics - Jolly Jaunt

So yeah! The Jolly Jaunt is this weekend!! If you would like to donate to this worthwhile cause, click the link shown above.

I need everyone to bring me their cash donations by Friday. If you are walking, then I need you to show up at 11:30 this weekend. I will already have your money on Friday and can register us as a team. It's worked out very smoothly the past few years.

Alumni - you are welcome to attend with us. I just ask that if you attend, you raise the $35.00 entry fee. Please comment here or send me an email if you are planning to be part of the team. Oh, you could also register for our team online at the link above.

Won't it be cool to raise more money than TMLP this year????

Hoping for a blow-out (in donations - not my tires) :)