The purpose of BITE is to:

• Increase the effectiveness of business throughout the state and nation and to encourage more involvement at the regional and national level.
• Emphasize and encourage the promotion and expansion of Business Professionals of America (BPA).
• Encourage and promote participation among business educators at all educational

DID YOU KNOW…..

“BITE” Membership provides you with:

· a mutual benefit plan

· awards program

· professional development opportunities

· leadership opportunities

· peer assistance for curriculum

· SWAT shops and sharing opportunities

· special interest representation

· scholarships

· travel opportunities

· opportunity to be awarded a $200 stipend to attend the Region IV Conference for the first time

· opportunity to be awarded a $500 scholarship to assist you in funding either College Credit or National Board Certification

DID YOU KNOW…..

There are eight awards you miss out on by not becoming a member:

· BITE/OkACTE New Professional Award

· BITE/OkACTE Outstanding Teacher in Community Service Award

· BITE/OkACTE Silver Key Award

· BITE/OkACTE Francis Tuttle Career Excellence Award

· BITE/OkACTE Outstanding New Teacher Award

· BITE/OkACTE Outstanding Regional Member

· BITE/OkACTE Distinguished Service Award

· BITE/OkACTE Kaleidoscope Award

 
DID YOU KNOW…..

Membership dues are only $25.00 a year*. 

BITE also helps you make connections in the business world, participate in democratic elections, become active in your community, meet people with similar interests, gain real life skills, develop leadership skills as well as giving you lifetime opportunities that contribute to your personal and professional growth.
 

*OkACTE now offers Credit Card and ACH (checking /savings account) withdrawals.  This allows you to take advantage of  five or six installment payments for your membership.  To take advantage of the installment payment plan select the Automatic Checking/Savings/Credit Card  Withdrawal button on the Summer Conference Registration and Membership Summary page online.  Complete the form and submit it to the OkACTE office. DO NOT TAKE TO YOUR PAYROLL CLERK.  We still accept credit card, e-check, cash or check for full payment for your convenience.