- Why you chose the social network you did
- How your social network used We Seed
- What techniques you used to recruit new members
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We Seed/BPA Social Circle Challenge
The Challenge
We Seed and BPA have created the Social Circle Challenge where BPA members will have the chance to win great prizes by creating the biggest social network dedicated to learning about investing through We Seed. To participate, all you need to do is to introduce We Seed into your social circle—be it Facebook, Twitter, or even your fantasy football league—and then document your We Seed experience on the submission form.
Your application will be judged on:
- the total number of "friends" in your social circle
- your cool recruitment techniques
- your creative use of We Seed to learn about investing
For extra credit, create a video about your group's learning experience.
For the complete scoop and instructions to submit your video, click here.
Submit your application form by April 1, 2010.
Winners will be announced in May at the 2010 National Leadership Conference.
The Prizes
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Grand Prize
(three will be awarded)- Netbook computer
- Paid internship at PEAK6 Investments, L.P.
- $1,000 scholarship
- Receive the BPA Certificate of Achievement
- Recognition on stage at the National Leadership Conference
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First Prize
(ten will be awarded)- $1,000 scholarship
- Awarded the BPA Certificate of Achievement
- Recognition on stage at the National Leadership Conference
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Extra Credit Prize
(one will be awarded)- Netbook computer
- Winning video will be featured on We Seed
How to get started:
- Sign up for We Seed if you haven't already
- Build a social network (Facebook, Twitter, fantasy football league, etc.)
- Introduce and integrate We Seed into your network to help your friends learn more about investing
- Actively recruit new members using your creative marketing talent
- Submit an extra credit video, click here to learn more
How to Enter:
- Sign in to your We Seed account to download submission form
- Download submission form below (must be signed in)
- Fill in the blanks and describe:
- Submit your form by email to WeSeed@BPA.org by April 1, 2010
What is We Seed?
We Seed is a free, hands-on site where anyone can learn about the stock market. We Seed shows how to invest in what you know — the products, brands, and companies you use everyday — to help you grasp the concepts behind the stock market and get started in the world of investing.
On We Seed, all the companies, stock prices, and data are real — but all of the trades are made with fake money. So you can buy and sell shares anytime, and see first-hand how the market is affecting your portfolio.
