bdpa richmond chapter overview

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March 1st 2011 Monthly Meeting

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Agenda• Welcome• Agenda• Officers• Member Benefits Overview• New National Member Website• National News• October Strategy Planning Meeting Review• Q1 Richmond Chapter Goals and Status• Volunteer/Professional Opportunities• Events• Networking

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2011 OfficersPresident – Christopher Parker Immediate Past President – Jamar ArvinVP Business Management – Melvin WashingtonVP Finance - Julia Harris Director of Communications – Jackie PryorDirector of Programs - Neil BaptisteDirector of Fundraising – Chris McNealDirector of Education – Jamar ArvinDirector of College Chapters – Joy LynchFinancial Secretary – Carol Garland

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Our Mission.....

BDPA is a global member-focused technology organization that delivers, manages and advocates programs and services that serve the economic

and professional well being of its members, strategic partners, and community  

BDPA-Richmond VISION:

“EDUCATE TO ELEVATE”

Vision

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NETWORKINGEDUCATION

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Membership Benefits

WHY JOIN?

COMMUNITY

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NETWORKING

LOCAL CHAPTER

NATIONAL CONFERENCE

EVENTS

SOCIAL NETWORKING

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I.T. INSTITUTE

WEBINARS

EXECUTIVE MENTORSHIP

ENTREPRENEURSHIPEDUCATION

NATIONAL CONFERENCE

LOCAL CHAPTER

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NATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

YOUTH PROGRAMS

ADULT PROGRAMS

LOCAL CHAPTER

COMMUNITY

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NEW ONLINE MEMBER COMMUNITY

Create ProfilesSearch and Connect

CollaborateIndustry News

RegisterBlogs

Contribute (Wiki)Communicate

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NEW ONLINE MEMBER COMMUNITY

Update Your Profile Today!

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National News

•NAVY – Information Warfare Partnership

•Oracle Scholarships dispersed ($50K, 11 students)

•$407,750 National Sales Commitments (All-state, Kraft)

•National BDPA Technology Conference & Career Expo August 3-6, 2011 (Chicago)

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October 2010 Strategy Feedback

Membership Programs Partnerships Fundraising

1) Explain Member Benefits

1) Publish 13 month calendar with topics

1) Corporate Advisory Council

1) Ideas were provided

2) Obtain Feedback on Interests

2) Allow college students to present topics

2) Attend other organization meetings as a group  

3) Send mailings out to members

3) Reach out to technical centers 3) Marketing  

 4) Send packets to school counselors    

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Q1 StatusQ1 Goals and Progress StatusMembership Review Member Benefits Membership Drive - March 29th/Microsoft Transformation Expo - March 19th

Programs Membership Drive - Mobile App/Cloud Computing HSCC Kickoff - Feb 26th, 8 students Adult - Received approval from 5th Baptist College Chapter Strategy

Partnerships Corporate Advisory Council - 2 members NSBE - February Volunteer - Joy Lynch

Fundraising Corporate Advisory Council Membership Drive New Grants - 2 submitted, 1 received ($500)

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StrategyCollege Chapters

• Assessment

• Goals – Obtain/Maintain active status– Locate leadership– Increase membership– Cultivate a partnership – IT Showcase participation

• The Plan

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• Find/Research Meeting Speakers• Lead Social Networking Team• Help Research/Writing Grants• Help with Fundraiser Research• Help with Membership Drive Materials• Help with Transformation Expo Handouts• Adult Program Trainers• Represent BDPA at other meetings• Hospitality• Distribute and Create information for Schools

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National Conference

National BDPA Technology Conference & Career Expo August 3-6, 2011CHICAGO

A Forum for IT Professionals 

Registration Type

Early Bird Normal Late/Onsite

Full Member $350.00 $500.00 $650.00

Non Member

$450.00 $600.00 $750.00

Student $250.00 $250.00 $250.00

Chaperone/Coordinator

$250.00 $250.00 $250.00

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Scholarship Opportunity

KLM Scholarship Foundation• Distribute $10,000 per year to

Virginia college students• Scholarship Criteria

Academic Achievement Extra-Curricular Participation Community Service Leadership Abilities

3rd Annual Black & White Affair Charity Benefit – April 2, 2011

BDPA – Richmond Participation

• Joint Scholarship with KLM• BDPA selects the recipient• Task: Sell 20 tickets at a

reduced price• BDPA members need to RSVP

by March 18, 2011• Promotional tool on college

campuses• Partner with KLM on future

events• More info to follow…

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Networking