This is the 2004 National BDPA Annual Report issued during my first year as national BDPA president. We tried to be as transparent as possible about the results BDPA achieved in 2004.

1. BDPA is a global member focused technology
organization that delivers programs and services
for the professional well-being
of its stakeholders.
www.bdpa.org

2. Letter from the National BDPA President
It is with great pride that we release the 2004 National BDPA Annual
Report. We respectfully dedicate the report to our predecessors on
whose shoulders we stand and to our peers who continue to work to fulfill
the mission of the BDPA Information Technology Thought Leaders.
BDPA is a service organization that advances the careers of IT profes-
sionals, entrepreneurs and students from the classroom to the boardroom
through education, mentoring, services and business networking. Aside from being a powerful
voice for African Americans in the IT industry, BDPA enhances innovation, technical skills, busi-
ness savvy and personal growth in each of its chapter cities on a daily basis.
The BDPA organization has been providing programs and services in this country since 1976.
However, in the past three years (2002-2004), membership growth has reached its highest level
ever. More importantly, our strategic plans call for us to grow BDPA to 15,000 by August 2007.
BDPA was blessed in 2004 with 116 corporate sponsors. That was more than double the past
number of corporate sponsors.
Our hope is that you will enjoy this annual report. This booklet will become a cherished, tangi-
ble reminder of the great people and efforts that were on display in the first year of my term as
national president. Kudos to Gina Billings, Rick Giraudy, Milt Haynes, Vercilla Brown and the
other officers of National BDPA who worked so hard in producing the results in 2004 that are doc-
umented in this publication.
I challenge all that read this report to look within. I challenge each of you to work with BDPA to
support our programs and services on a corporate and individual level. It is time that we bring
BDPA to each and every student, teacher, IT professional and entrepreneur where he or she lives
and works. The Board of Directors and officers of BDPA stand ready to assist you.
R. Wayne Hicks, President
National BDPA
National BDPA Past Presidents
1976-1980 Earl Pace (Philadelphia)
1981-1984 Norman Mays (Cleveland)
1985-1988 Gerard Anderson (New Jersey)
1989-1992 Vivian Wilson (Cleveland)
1993-1994 Diane Davis (Detroit)
1995 Ollie Morgan (Chicago)
1995-1999 George Williams (Cleveland)
1999-2001 Renee McClure (New York)
2002-2003 Milt Haynes (Chicago)
2004-Present Wayne Hicks (Cincinnati)
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3. 2004 Corporate Sponsors & Supporters
Platinum Corporate Sponsors Corporate Supporters
1. Allstate Insurance 66. Adams Mark Hotel HBE Corp (St. Louis)
2. Microsoft Corporation 67. Associates For Computing Machinery (ACM)
68. Avue Technologies
Gold Corporate Sponsors 69. BDPA Education & Technology Foundation
3. Bank of America 70. Black & Decker Corporation
71. Career Communications Group
4. Dell
72. CIGNA
5. Hewlett-Packard
73. CincyTechUSA
6. Mayo Clinic
74. Computer Horizons
7. Merck & Co., Inc.
75. Computer Resource Solutions (CRS)
76. Computer Technology Solutions (CTS)
Silver Corporate Sponsors 77. Corporate Professional Service Inc.
8. Black Enterprise Magazine 78. Cummins, Inc.,
9. Compuware Corporation 79. Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau
10. Hewitt Associates 80. Dallas Ft-Worth Airport
11. Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America, Inc. 81. Delta Technology, Inc.
82. EDS
83. EduSerc
Bronze Corporate Sponsors 84. Educational Advancement Alliances, Inc.
85. Educational and Technical Services Inc.
12. Abbott Laboratories
86. Excelsior College
13. ABN AMRO
87. First Bank
14. American Airlines
88. Getronics
15. Anthem Insurance
89. Global Employment Solutions
16. Blackwell Consulting Services
90. Global Lead Management Consulting
17. Blockbuster Inc.
91. Hiltronics Computer Associates
18. Citizens Bank
92. Imani Books
19. Computer Associates
93. Ingenium Corporation
20. Eli Lilly & Company
94. ITS Corporation
21. GE Transportation
95. JCW Computer Consulting LLC
22. HSBC
96. Jobian
23. Kelly Services, Inc.
97. McDonald's Corporation
24. Kraft Foods
98. Miracles (Todd Wagner Foundation)
25. Limited Brands
99. Multi-Tek Associates
26. Marriott International
100. NAMD
27. National City Bank
101. NEC Unified Solutions, Inc.
28. North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Co
102. Principal Financial Group
29. Northwest Airlines
103. Prudential Insurance
30. SAP America 104. Qnet Information Services
31. Sears, Roebuck & Co., 105. Quest Diagnostics
32. ThoughtWorks, Inc. 106. Raytheon Company
33. US Cellular 107. Rockwell Collins
34. Walgreens 108. Sempra Energy Utility
35. Wal-Mart Stores 109. Southern Progress Corporation
36. Walt Disney World 110. State Farm Insurance
37. Xavier University 111. TEKSystems
112. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Corporate Sponsors 113. Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
114. The Rhode Island Foundation
38. Accenture
115. Tynic Solutions
39. Acxiom
116. Urban Life Marketing
40. Anheuser-Busch COS, Inc.
117. USAA
41. AON Corporation
42. ARINC
43. Cardinal Health Media Partners
44. Cincinnati Bell Black IT Magazine
45. Cinergy Black Tech Magazine
46. CitiGroup Black Enterprise Magazine
47. Coca-Cola Company Career/Diversity Magazine
48. Computer Science Corporation InFocus Magazine
49. Comsys IT Careers Magazine
50. Convergys
51. DaimlerChrysler Corporation
52. Deloitte
53. DeVry University
54. DiamondCluster
55. Freddie Mac
56. International Paper
57. Lockheed Martin
58. Monsanto
59. Office Depot
60. Procter & Gamble
61. Sara Lee Foods
62. TDC Systems Integration
63. The Kroger Company
64. University of Texas (Dallas)
65. Wachovia Corporation
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4. BDPA 2004 ANNUAL FINANCIALS & PROFILE
The 2004 un-audited financial
statements for National BDPA show
that income from the national con-
ference was $886,165, an increase
of 13% in corporate marketing sup-
Administration
port and conference registration.
Income from national corporate mar-
keting was $102,000 a 50%
increase. The only area that
showed a decrease in revenue was
membership with $35,459 a 23%
decrease.
A conference expense of
$635,106 is a 20% increase from
the 2003 conference. Expenditures
for Member Services totaled
$39,788, Strategy & Planning totaled
$11,054, The National Office
expenses totaled $140,835; Finance
and Travel $47,653 and membership
$9,302.
-VP Finance
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5. 2004 BDPA AWARDS 2004 BDPA ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2004 National Conference A ward W inners -
Adam's Mark Hotel, Dallas TX
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHT
o Increase in conference registration
o Opening Ceremony Keynote speaker- Dr. Mae Jemison,
Corporate Awards First African American woman in space
Corporation of the Year
Allstate Insurance
CORPORATE SALES
Chapter Awards o Incorporated CRM software tool to help manage corpo-
Chapter of the Year rate sales using salesforce.com
1st Place: Cincinnati o Secured funding in excess of 611K to support local
2nd Place: Baltimore chapters.
3rd Place: Richmond o 25 corporations supported the BDPA resume database.
o Increased corporate sponsors and supporters by 48%
Chapter Community Service Award: Chicago
Chapter Management Award: Richmond STANDARDIZED SOFTWARE PROJECTS
Chapter Membership Award: Greater Columbia o BDPA Global Database - implemented in May 2004 -
Chapter Professional Service Award: Cincinnati Membership, Events, Surveys
o BDPA Resume Database & Job Posting Center
Individual Awards STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS
Outstanding NBOD Member: Joseph Taylor (Memphis) o 3-Year Strategic Direction & 2004 Business Plan
National President's Award: Jackie Ockleberry (Dallas) o Legislative Goal Action Team (L-GAT)
Outstanding Member: Dee Pearson (Dayton)
STRATEGIC ALLIANCES STRENGTHENED IN 2004
HSCC Competition Winners o Information Technology Senior Management Forum
1st place: Memphis (ITSMF)
2nd place: Southern Minnesota o Society of Information Management (SIM)
3rd place: Albany o Information Technology Alliance Association (ITAA)
T-Shirt Competition BROADENED OUR COMMUNICATION W/ BDPA
1st place: Southern Minnesota COMMUNITY
2nd place: New Jersey o BDPA Journal (monthly issue)
3rd Place: Washington DC o BDPA IT Magazine (a semi-annual new publication)
IT Showcase Winner - High School Division CHAPTER GROWTH & SUPPORT
1st place: Andre Strong, Thomas Edison HS, DC o Chapter Building Workshops at National Conference
2nd place: Eric Lamison-White, Bowie HS, DC o Six new chapters added in 2004
3rd place: Julian Waller, Carroll HS, DC
CAREER & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
IT Showcase Winner - College Division o Career Coaches Program
1st place: Robert Garcia, DePaul University, o Established relationship with Avue Technologies for pub-
DePaul University Chapter lic sector job openings
2nd place: Jessye Bemley, North Carolina A&T o Established relationship with Monster.com or private
University, DC Chapter sector job openings
3rd place: Chris Holt, Southern Illinois University, o Initiated tele-course offerings
Central Illinois Chapter o Published an Entrepreneur Directory
o Trained over 800 students and delivered 27 High School
Best Company for Blacks in IT Student Computer Training programs
Winner - Allstate Insurance o Provided 530 workshops
o Maintained 4 BDPA community technology centers
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6. Message from the National BDPA Executive Director
National BDPA, home to professional leaders in the information technology industry, has a
strong history of success. Black Data Processing Associates, Inc., began in 1975 in Philadelphia,
Pa. Today, as one of the world's leading technology focused organizations, it has nearly 30 years
of commitment "to the development of minority resources in the information technology industry."
BDPA boasts an online community of more than 21,000 members. Sixty percent are IT profes-
sionals (e.g., software developers, business analysts, testers, project managers, etc.), 25 percent
are high school and college students, 10 percent are entrepreneurs and consultants, and 5 per-
cent are managers and senior executives.
The national organization, with a following of teachers, university professors and HR recruiters,
represents all age groups and income levels. Members are geographically dispersed across the
United States with an international following in Canada, England, France and Ghana.
Organizational services touch nearly every facet of life at home and at the office. These servic-
es act as a catalyst for high school and college students, IT professionals, entrepreneurs, IT sen-
ior managers, corporations, educational institutions and government agencies, to explore IT
opportunities for professional growth and technical development. BDPA services and membership
have long been among the nation's leading resources for IT talent and skilled professionals.
Through BDPA, members receive critical information on technology trends, business skills,
management training and IT career skills development. We are widely known as an organization
of skilled technologists doing the right things for "Securing One's Future Through Technology."
The technically diverse membership of African-American information technology professionals and
students gain positive exposure and develop to their highest potential, while BDPA provides value
to its corporate investors, strategic partners and clients.
There are endless resources available through BDPA that put an IT professional on the path to
a rewarding career. BDPA membership offers the following advantages: an online resume serv-
ice; online access to job postings; access to BDPA Career Coaches from around the country;
career fairs; instructor-led and online courses as well as an executive protégé program.
The annual national BDPA conference presents additional opportunities for business network-
ing. The conference combines IT seminars and workshops with high school computer competi-
tions, plenary sessions, national board events, sponsor exhibitions, a Career Fair, IT golf classic
and an awards gala. Participants hail from such diverse backgrounds as academia, government
agencies, research organizations and private industry.
BDPA is making a difference in the lives of its stakeholders. Get linked in today!
Vercilla Brown, Executive Director
National BDPA
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7. BDPA Chapter Listings
46. St. Louis
1. Albany 47. Toledo
2. Atlanta 48. Triangle (NC)
3. Austin 49. Twin Cities
4. Baltimore 50. Virginia Commonwealth Univ
5. Bay Area 51. Virginia State Univ
6. Boston Metro 52. Washington DC
7. Central Illinois
9. Charlotte
10. Chattanooga
11. Chicago
12. Cincinnati State
13. Cincinnati National Executive Board
14. Cleveland
15. Columbus R. Wayne Hicks, National President
16. Dallas
17. Dayton Gina L. Billings, National President-Elect
18. DePaul University
19. Detroit Milt Haynes, Immediate Past President
20. Devry Chicago
21. DeVry Tinley Park Earl Pace, Jr., Founder
22. Fort Wayne
23. Greater Birmingham Rick Giraudy, VP, Finance
24. Greater Columbia
25. Greater Tampa Bay Brooks Baker, VP, Membership Management
26. Greenville
27. Hartford Tammy Wilkins, VP, Strategy & Planning
28. Houston
29. Indianapolis Betty Hutchins, VP, Member Services
30. Kansas City
30. Lexington Doug Ash, Outside Director
31. Los Angeles
32. Memphis Tyrone Taborn, Outside Director
33. Nevada
34. New Jersey Will Bundy, Outside Director
35. New York
36. Orlando Vercilla A. Brown, Executive Director
37. Philadelphia
38. Phoenix Wendy Wonsley, VP, Member Services
39. Pittsburgh
40. Rhode Island
41. Richmond
42. Rocky Mountain
43. Seattle
44. South Florida
45. Southern Minnesota
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