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Meaning of the Organization’s Name: Business

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The field for which we prepare our students; emphasizes that we educate our members to work efficiently, not only in an office setting, but also in a wide variety of business situations.

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Meaning of the Organization’s Name: Professionals

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Our students indicate they join Business Professionals of America to take advantage of a wide variety of professional development opportunities.

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Meaning of the Organization’s Name: of America

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Symbolizes pride in our country and its free enterprise business system

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Pledge

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We are met in a spirit of friendship and goodwill as we prepare for careers in a world-class workforce. We work together to develop professionalism and leadership through Business Professionals of America and pledge our loyalty to our nation

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Official Colors: Navy Blue

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Signifies the success achieved through leadership and professionalism

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Official Colors: Tan

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Represents the bountiful fields of opportunity in America

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Official Colors: Red

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Symbolizes the friendship obtained through the teamwork of our organization

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Use of the Acronym

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The acronym (BPA) is acceptable in casual conversations and personal correspondence to identify the organization. Once the name is spelled out in full, the acronym may be used in text. The acronym may not be used to cover titles or headlines

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Annual Theme

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Capture the Moment

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Tag Line

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Giving Purpose to Potential

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Mission Statement

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To develop and empower students leaders to discover their passion and change the world by creating unmatched opportunities in learning, professional growth, and service.

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Vision Statement

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To be an innovator in CTE, providing our members with opportunities for growth through education, competition, community service and personal development

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Purposes of the Organization (12)

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-To assist local chapter members in leadership and development

-To unite in a common professional bond without regard to race, creed, sex, or national origin of students enrolled in classes with business employment as their objective

-To develop leadership abilities through participation in CTE, cvic, recreational, and social activities

-To assist students in establishing realistic employment objectives

-To create enthusiastic learning

-To promote high standards in ethics, workmanship, and scholarship

-To develop the ability of students to plan together, organize, and carry out worthy activities and projects through the use of democratic processes

-To foster an understanding of the functions of labor, entrepreneurial, and management organizations in the American free enterprise system

-To develop competent, assertive leaders in business education

-To develop and strengthen members’ confidence in themselves and their work

-To provide satisfactory social and recreational activities

-To foster practical application of business education skills through competitions

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Emblem: Usage

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For ceremonial purposes only. The emblem will be used for the Emblem Building Ceremony and portions of the Opening Ceremony.

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Emblem: 4 Points of the BPA Shield

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Ambition, Leadership, Sociability, and Poise

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Emblem: Shield

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Honor and dignity, as well as the importance of business in America

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Emblem: Stripes

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education, citizenship, loyalty, patriotism, competency, and dependability

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Emblem: Bar

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The service provided by employees in business occupations.

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Emblem: Quill and Inkwell

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They represent the stability of business occupations through the ages.

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Emblem: Torch

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Represents worthy goals

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BPA Attire

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-Official BPA blazer is navy blue and has the logo on the left side
-The name tag is worn on the right side of the jacket
-The highest torch award pin earned is placed on the right lapel
-The officer pin is placed on the right lapel above the nametag

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National Council

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The executive council is comprised of the National Officers for Secondary and Post-secondary Divisions. National Officers are elected annually at the National Leadership Conference

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National Officers: Executive Council

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The Secondary Division includes a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Historian, and Parliamentarian

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National Officers: National President

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Layan Ahmed

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National Officers: Post-secondary National President
Victoria Pinarreta
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National .Officers: Post-secondary Executive Council
The Executive Council for the Post-secondary Division includes a President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer, and Parliamenatrian
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National Officers: Candidate Requirements
In order to run for National Office, a member must: Be in good standing for the current membership year, have at least a 2.75 GPA for the current year, be currently serving, or have served as an elected officer of a local, regional/area, or state association of BPA
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National Officer: Candidate Travel Requirements
In order to represent the organization in a sufficient manner, National Officers are required to travel at least 3 times during their term of office -National Officer Training: June/July- Columbus, Ohio -National Leadership Conference Planning: January- Site of National Leadership Conference during their term -National Leadership Conference: May- Site of the National Leadership Conference during their term
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National Center: Location
1201 Dublin Road, Suite 198, Columbus, OH 43215
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National Center: Staff Positions
Executive Director, Director of Finance, Director of Education, Director of Leadership Devolopment, Director of Marketing and Stakeholder Engagement, Director of Member Services, Director of Strategic Programs adn Experiences, Director of Technology Integration, and Executive Staff Assistant
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National Center: Services
National Center staff provide services to individual members, local chapters, and state associations. The National Center staff and National website (www.bpa.org) serve as your primary contacts for help with Membership Registration System, the National Leadership Conference, WSAP Event Guidelines, National Officer Elections, and other National programs such as National scholarships, the Torch Awards Program, and BPA Cares Program
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Webinars
BPA Webinars are offered monthly online to students and advisors. Webinars are designed to train, inform, and gather feedback.
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Social Media: Usage
BPA social media are designed to provide news, information, and engagement opportunities for advisors, and student members.
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Social Media: Accounts
Facebook: BPAconnect Twitter: @BPAconnect Instagram: BPAconnect Snapchat: @BPAconnect LinkedIn: BPAconnect YouTube: BPAconnect
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Student Certification Series
The Student Certification Series is an online program led by the National Officer Team that teaches members general and key information about Business Professionals of America.
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The SOURCE
The SOURCE is a biweekly publication sent directly to BPA advisors. Content in these publications include organizational updates, partner communications, helpful resources, and more.
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Miscellaneous: BPA Week
Business Professionals of America Week is a great opportunity to promote local chapters. It is the second full week of February in coordination with CTE month.
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Misc.: profit/non-profit
Business Professionals of America is a not-for-profit association.
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Misc.: Membership Dues
Membership dues must be paid by Feb. 15 of the current membership year in order to be eligible to compete at the national level
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Misc.: Divisions
Business Professionals of America has four divisions: Middle Level, Secondary, Post-secondary, and Alumni
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Misc.: Alumni Executive Council
The Executive Council for the Alumni Division includes a President, President-Elect, and Secretary
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Misc.: National Officer For A Day (NOFAD)
The National Officer For A Day (NOFAD) program provides Middle Level members with teh opportunity to shadow the National Officer Team for a day at the National Leadership Conference
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Programs: Workplace Skills Assessment Program
This program is conducted on regional, state, and national levels and tests competency in various areas of business/office occupations.
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Programs: WSAP: Categories
The six categories include Business Administration; Digital Communication and Design; Finance; Health Administration; Management Information Systems; and Management, Marketing, and Communication. Members also have the opportunity to compete in Virtual events. There are 15 virtual competitive events.
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Programs: BPA Cares
This award program allows students to receive recognition at the national level for engaging in worthwhile projects.
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Programs: BPA Cares: Categories
BPA Cares is divided into three categories with 18 different awards offered -Service Learning Awards Program (5 awards) -Special Recognition Awards Program (7 awards) -Professional Awards Program (6 awards)
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Programs: BPA Cares: Categories: Service Learning Awards Program
Community Service Award, Environmental Action/Awareness Award, Safety Awareness Award, Service Learning Individual Award, and Special Olympics Award
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Programs: BPA Cares: Categories: Special Recognition Awards Program
BPA Marketing and Public Relations Award, BPA Merit Scholar Award, Chapter Activites Award of Excellence, Recruiter fo the Year Award, Social Media Award, and The Professional Cup Award
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Programs: BPA Cares: Categories: Professional Award Program
Advisor of the Year Award, Emerging Advisor of the Year Award, Emerging Professional of the Year Award, Hall fo Fame Award, Outstanding Service Award, and Student fo the Year Award
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Programs: Special Olympics
Special Olympics is BPA's national service project. Chapters and individual members are encouraged to participate and/or volunteer in some capacity with the Special Olympics organization
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Programs: Torch Awards Program
The Torch Awards Program recognizes outstanding, actively involved members on the local, regional, state, and national levels. There are four award levels attainable through successful completion of activities in seven categories.
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Programs: Torch Awards: Categories
Leadership; Service; Cooperation; Knowledge; Friendship; Love, Hope, Faith; and Patriotism
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Programs: Torch Awards Program: Award Levels
Local Award- Executive- 10 points per category Regional Award- Diplomat- 30 points per category State Award- Statesman- 50 points per category National Award- Ambassador- 70 points per category
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Quality Chapter Distinction
This recognition is for chapters that have met the requirements of being actively involved in Business Professionals of America.
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Quality Chapter Distinction: Base Requirements
To be a Quality Chapter, a local chapter must fulfill all of the following requirements -Elect and be led by chapter officers -Conduct monthly chapter meetings -Have an integrated program of leadership training and practices
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Quality Chapter Distinction: Additional Requirements
Chapters must also fulfill at least four of the following seven requirements -Plan and adhere to a budget -Participate in the BPA Cares Program -Nationally register two advisors for your chapter -Increase chapter membership over the previous year -Participate in a chapter, state, or national fund-raising program -Participate in a conference outside of the local chapter -Participate in the Torch Awards program
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Conferences: National Leadership Conference (NLC) Locations
The 2025 National Leadership Conference location is Orlando, Florida The 2026 National Leadership Conference location is Nashville, Tennessee The 2027 National Leadership Conference location is Denver, Colorado The 2028 National Leadership Conference location is Orlando, Florida The 2029 National Leadership Conference location is Washington, D.C.
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Organizational Structure: National BPA Board of Trustees
The Business Professionals of America Board of Trustees is composed of a talented group of educators, organization and community leaders, and industry professionals dedicated to the mission and vision of our organization. The Board of Trustees made up of 13 voting members and two non-voting ex-officio members. This group meets regularly throughout the membership year and manages all affairs of Business Professionals of America.
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Organizational Structure: State Association Advisory Council (SAAC)
The State Association Advisory Council (SAAC) collaborates with BPA's Classroom Educators Advisory Council as well as other support groups and special committees to improve programs. In addition, SAAC supports and facilitates the implementation of programs, policies, and activities as established by the Board of Trustees.
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Organization Structure: Classroom Educators Advisory Council (CEAC)
The Classroom Educators Advisory Council (CEAC) serves as a liason between chapter advisors adn the Board of Trustees. Its purpose is to promote the objectives of the Business Professionals of America programs, establish and monitor effective Workplace Skills Assessment Program competitive events, serve as a clearinghouse fro suggested improvements and changes pertaining to competitive events, and ensure that State Associations are informed of currently adopted Workplace Skills Assessment Program guidelines.
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Organizational Structure: National Business Advisory Council (NBAC)
The purpose of the National Business Advisory Council (NBAC) is to offer insight and guidance on the future of business and industry to assist with the development of programs that offer real-world experience for BPA students. All members of NBAC are approved by the Board of Trustees based upon recommendations from the NBAC chair and other NBAC members.
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Organizational Structure: Executive Council
Members of the Executive Council represent the BPA student members from across the country. These student officers serve a one-year term and are elected each year during the National Leadership Conference
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National Leadership Conference: Qualifying for NLC
To attend the National Leadership Conference, a participant must be a registered BPA member in good standing and be accompanied by an approved chaperone. Additionally, a member must qualify to attend NLC in at least one of the following ways: -finishing high enough in a state WSAP competitive event. Contact your State Advisor for information on regional and state conference where WSAP contests take place -Being a local, regional, or state officer -Representing your state as a voting delegate for your division -Being involved in an Executive Council campaign either as a candidate or otherwise actively involved -Earning an Ambassador Torch Award or BPA Cares Award -Participating in the National Leadership Academy and/or National Volunteer and Internship Program -Being involved in the NlC in a manner which is purposely planned by the BPA member and local advisor
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BPA Historical Information: 1963
The Vocational Education Act authorizes a major expansion and redirection of vocational education. The need for a student organization for students enrolled in career/technical and office/business programs was recognized
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BPA Historical Information: 1964
The American Vocational Association conducts a study of 43 states indicating that 67% of the state vocational education supervisors wanted a career/technical youth group for students in office/business programs
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BPA Historical Information: 1965
Another study confirms the 1964 study findings revealing the desire for a career/technical youth group for students in office/business programs. State supervisors meet to develop guidelines for a youth group.
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BPA Historical Information: 1966
In July, the Vocational Office Education Clubs of America (VOECA) takes form, founded by youth group representatives to decide the most effective means to implement the office occupations youth group. After intensive effort, the Articles of Incorporation for the Office Education Association (OEA) is established. The first three states to affiliate were Iowa, Kansas, and Wisconsin.
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BPA Historical Information: 1971
The Office Education Association established the National Center in Columbus, Ohio. The Board of Trustees also approves the Alumni Division
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BPA Historical Information: 1982
OEA purchases the National Center located at 5454 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus Ohio.
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BPA Historical Information: 1983
In July, OEA conducts a dedication ceremony for the National Center
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BPA Historical Information: 1984
The Board of trustees commissioned Market One (an integrated direct marketing agency in Beachwood, Ohio) to complete a marketing study of the OEA. The resulting long-range marketing plan recommended reform of the national image of the OEA.
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BPA Historical Information: 1988
Using the recommendations of the marketing study- the OEA became Business Professionals of America
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BPA Historical Information: 1992
Business Professionals of America pays off the national Center and the mortgage is burned at a ceremony at the National Leadership Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio
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BPA Historical Information: 2003
BPA Corporate approves the Middle Level Program. The BPA Middle Level Division is born
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BPA Historical Information: 2004
The Middle Level Division members participate in the National Leadership Conference
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BPA Historical Information: 2009
The first rescheduling of a National Leadership Conference was in Dallas, Texas. This rescheduling was due to concerns with the H1N1 Influenza outbreak.
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BPA Historical Information: 2010
The BPA pledge is changed from "We are met in a spirit of friendship and goodwill as we prepare for productive lives in business and office..." to "We are met in a spirit of friendship adn goodwill as we prepare for careers in a world-class workforce"
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BPA Historical Information: 2012
The first National Walk for Special Olympics is held at NLC in Chicago, Illinois
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BPA Historical Information: 2013
National virtual competitions are introduced online
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BPA Historical Information: 2015
The first National BPA Day of Service is held at NLC in Anaheim, California
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BPA Historical Information: 2016
BPA celebrates its 50th Anniversary in Boston, Massachusetts, and breaks the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing tie-dye
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BPA Historical Information: 2019
Attendance surpasses 6,000 individuals for the first time at NLC in Anaheim, California. BPA unveiled a new logo and updated brand identity, including the current tagline, "Giving Purpose to Potential."
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BPA Historical Information: 2020
The addition of Health Administration assessment area. BPA begins offering International Independent Chapters in China and Peru
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BPA Historical Information: 2024
BPA begins offering International Independent Chapters in Canada, Singapore, and South Korea

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