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In order to promote a professional atmosphere, the Ohio Association Executive Board has approved the following official dress code policy for the 2011 State Leadership Conference. Students, advisors, and chaperones must follow the established dress code.

Professional Dress Code

Professional attire is required for all general sessions, competitive events, and the Grand Awards Ceremony.

Strapless, spaghetti straps, midriff tops, and transparent clothing are not acceptable professional attire. Denim is excluded for both women and men.

Women

Men

· Pant or skirt suit

· Dress skirt or dress slacks with coordinated blouse and/or sweater

· Business dress

· BPA blazer with dress, skirt or dress slacks and blouse or sweater

· Dress shoes or dress sandals with heel required with all of the above

· Dress slacks with dress shirt, and tie

· Suit with dress shirt, and tie

· Sport coat with coordinated dress slacks, dress shirt, and tie

· BPA blazer with dress slacks, dress shirt, and tie

· Dress shoes and dress socks required with all of the above

Casual Dress Code

Casual dress is appropriate for the Thursday evening dance, Blue Jackets game, and other non-competitive event activities. The following is appropriate for both men and women.

· Sportswear (jeans), pants, and shirt, t-shirt, and shorts.

· Footwear is required at all times.

Swimsuits must be covered with appropriate attire while in any area except the hotel pool.

Violation of the official Ohio BPA dress code can result in competitive event disqualification. The minimum penalty for a dress code violation will be a point deduction that prohibits the student from placing in the top ten for his or her competitive event.

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