The principal criteria for acceptance into the BPA network are that member must be (1) a Brazilian or a Brazilian-connected person such as a spouse, domestic partner, child, or a non-Brazilian person who is a former resident of Brazil now living in the U.S. and (2) be an active or retired professional in the U.S.

BPA’s policy is to uphold the highest ethical standards of conduct from all its members. In general, the use of good judgment should guide BPA’s members. However, if a situation arises where it is difficult to determine the proper course of conduct, or where questions arise concerning the propriety of certain conduct by an individual, the matter should be deliberated by
the Board of Directors and could result in the removal of the individual violating BPA’s Code of Conduct.

We expect our members to avoid posting messages that do not aggregate to BPA's overall objective of professional growth of its members and the promotion of social causes.

MEMBERS ARE EXPECTED TO REFRAIN FROM USING BPA' S CHANNELS OF COMMUNICATION FOR POSTING MATERIAL OR SHARING OPINIONS THAT HAVE RELIGIOUS OR POLITICAL CONNOTATIONS OR MESSAGES THAT ARE SOCIALLY OF BAD TASTE.

Any member who does not observe these rules will first receive a warning, followed by a suspension of two weeks and finally will suffer removal from the network.

BPA maintains six Forums and we encourage you to participate; however, keep in mind that these Forums were created for the sole purpose of facilitating the interactions of Members.
 

A high-level definition of the purpose of each Forum is provided below but if you are unsure of the appropriateness of a particular message, do not hesitate to contact any member of the Board of Directors for further guidance.

BPA Networking Forum is used for general communication among members, in accordance with BPA's overall objective and core principles. You may use this channel to discuss the overall economy and business environment, job offers, or job searching
opportunities, the sharing of communications affecting the Brazilian community such as changes in immigration policies, new travel requirements, etc.

BPA Events Forum, used for publication of events offered by members and BPA's third-party associates.
BPA Café Forum is used for members to interact with regard to social events and any other interests not necessarily professionally related. In essence, to establish friendly connections and lighthearted conversations.
BPA Arts & Culture Forum serves as a platform for members to discuss artistic events and share creative ideas.
BPA Finance Forum is used for discussion of financial industry-related topics.
BPA Marketplace Forum is used to share with the community any “BPA members-only deal” for your products and/or services.

Additionally, note that the overall objectives and core principles highlighted in the definition of the BPA Networking Forum also apply to all the other Forums.
 

About BPA
Brazilian Professionals Abroad (BPA), is a networking group for Brazilian professionals living in the United States. The objective of BPA is to provide a networking platform for the professional growth of its members and to support social causes on behalf of Brazilians in Brazil and in the U.S. BPA does not share any personal information of its members unless authorized.
 

Welcome Committee
To facilitate their integration within the BPA Networking Group, new members may be contacted by a member of the Welcome Committee. The objective of this contact is to answer questions a new member may have about the group, provide information such as “who is who” within the Board of Directors, outline the guidelines by which all members are expected to
conduct themselves, discuss opportunities to be a BPA volunteer, or organize events of interest to members, etc.

 

The Board of Directors
Brazilian Professionals Abroad