2011 BDPA Charlotte Membership Packet

1. 2011
Member Toolkit
BLACK DATA PROCESSING ASSOCIATES
Prepared By
Erica L. Frazier
Vice-President of Member Services
Updated - 2/03/2011

2. BLACK DATA PROCESSING ASSOCIATES (BDPA)
Charlotte Chapter Partner Toolkit
About BDPA:
BDPA is the premier organization for African Americans in the
information Technology field, and is a global member focused
organization that serves the professional well-being of its stakeholders.
BDPA remains committed to excellence and providing a wide spectrum
of resources to members, corporate sponsors, businesses, educational
institutions and the community. The organization is a catalyst for
professional growth and technical development for those in the IT
industry.
IN 2011 SUCCESS FOR BDPA CHARLOTTE IS:
HELPING ORGANIZATIONS ACHIEVE SUCCESS BY PREPARING INDIVIUALS FOR
PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE
Charlotte Chapter BDPA
11312 Gold Pan Rd
Charlotte North Carolina
www.bdpacharlotte.org
charlotte@bdpa.org
For More Information Contact: (704)538-8379
BDPA CHARLOTTE
Leadership, Education, Professional Development, Community Volunteerism
From the Classroom to the Boardroom
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3. Message from the Leadership Team
As we venture into a new year BDPA Charlotte has a renewed commitment to helping technical professionals
advance in their careers. For 2011, we are committed to delivering educational and professional development
programming that support our members and the African American community-at large.
We personally want to thank you for the opportunity partner with MetroTek Charlotte as the premier venue for BDPA
Charlotte. As a technical professional organization, we are 53+ professional members strong in Charlotte. We look
forward to opportunities to partner with Businesses, Schools, Non-Profits and other professional organizations. We
want and need continued support and encourage everyone to actively participate in our planning and programming.
Together, we can and will leverage the collective voice of the Charlotte Chapter!
We have strong alliance partners including the local chapters of: Information Technology Senior Management Forum
(ITSMF), National Society of Black Engineers, and the Urban League.
These relationships are aligned with our strategic goals help increase the Chapter visibility in community-based
activities, expand each of our member’s professional network and partnerships, and better leverage our professional
image and brand.
We are entering our 23rd year of helping to expand the minority technical talent pool through community service. Our
Student Information Technology Education and Scholarship (SITES) Program and High School Computer
Competitions continue to be successful. This is where our members add value back into the community by
volunteering to teach and mentor College Students (SITES) and Charlotte high school students (HSCC).
Going forward the chapter will execute a broad range of activities to meet needs of our professional membership.
This will include: educational service programs, technical certification boot-camps and executive development
networking opportunities for our professional audience. We realize that like most non-profit organizations, a critical
focus will be expanding the professional expertise of our members by leveraging the combined support of Corporate
Partners and our professional audience.
By joining forces with Charlotte BDPA, our Corporate Partners have a solid value proposition by working with the
Chapter. We are the ‘Number One Source of African American Technical Human Capital in the Charlotte Area.’ Our
partners can look to us as a source for technical talent. Our members are leaders in their companies and
communities. Throughout the year we propose several activities that enable introductions between our members, the
community and Corporate Partners.
Our leadership team is poised to move forward with new measurable goals for increasing membership and
partnership priorities in 2011. A focused financial management and investment plan will drive our success. Like many
other organizations in the Charlotte market, we remain judicious and creative in look for operational and scholarship
funds. We also continue to focus being on cost-conscious in developing relevant, quality programming for the
membership.
Our Corporate Partners have a solid value proposition in working with the Chapter. Our partners look to us as a
source for African-American talent. Our members are leaders in their companies and communities. We propose
several activities to enable introductions between our members, community and Corporate Partners.
Our leadership team is poised to move forward with new measurable goals for increasing membership and
partnership priorities in 2011. A focused financial management and investment plan will drive our success. Like many
other organizations in the Charlotte market, we remain judicious and creative in raising operational and scholarship
funds and are cost-conscious in developing relevant, quality programming for the membership.
Please take a moment to consider how you or your organization would like to be more involved and/or partner with
the Charlotte Chapter. Visit our website at www.bdpacharlotte.org for more details regarding our Calendar of Events
and General Membership meetings
BDPA CHARLOTTE
Leadership, Education, Professional Development, Community Volunteerism
From the Classroom to the Boardroom
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4. 2011 Charlotte Chapter Leadership Team
Julius Clark President
Markus Beamer President Elect
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT
John Hoffler Chief Information Officer
Vacant Webmaster
Sherri Sonnier-Johnson VP of Finance
Baron Thrower VP of Strategy and Planning
Vacant Secretary
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & MEMBERSHIP MANAGEMENT
Erica Frazier VP of Member Services
Eric Jordan VP of Program Management & Leadership Development
Melody Moorefield VP of Membership Management
Vacant Program Chair
MARKETING & PARTNER DEVELOPMENT
Kevin Dingle VP of Corporate Relationship and Development
Vacant Communications Director
Vacant Marketing Director
Vacant Web-Master
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Melandee Jones VP of SITES
(Student Information Technology Education and Scholarship
Program)
Stephanie Lampkin High School Computer Competition Coordinator
Melvin Rogers HSCC Trainer
Vacant HSCC Trainer
BDPA CHARLOTTE
Leadership, Education, Professional Development, Community Volunteerism
From the Classroom to the Boardroom
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5. 2011 Chapter Profile
Nationally Founded In: 1975
Locally Founded In: 1988
Members Profiles:
CEO’s, Technology Professionals, Entrepreneurs and Students
Charlotte Chapter Mission:
BDPA is committed to delivering IT excellence to our members, strategic partners and
community.
National Theme:
From the Classroom to the Boardroom
Commitment:
We have a strong commitment to public service and educational programming for professional
and technical career development of our members.
We are striving to position ourselves as the premier “go-to” technical organization in Charlotte.
Programs and Services Offered By BPDA
• Monthly Program Meetings
• Local and National Networking Events
• National Level Corporation Awards Program
• Access To The Entrepreneur Advisory Group
• The Ability To Participate In The ‘Black Family Technology Awareness Week’
• BDPA IT Institute
• National BDPA Technology Conference
BDPA CHARLOTTE
Leadership, Education, Professional Development, Community Volunteerism
From the Classroom to the Boardroom
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6. BDPA CHARLOTTE
Leadership, Education, Professional Development, Community Volunteerism
From the Classroom to the Boardroom
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7. Chapter Operating Principles
1. Attract, develop and retain members of the highest integrity
2. Ensure that the full breadth of our mission resonates with members, partners and
community
3. Provide continuing technical and professional development education and programming
4. Develop programs, projects, and services with measurable results
5. Create opportunities to link technical professionals with Corporate Partners, including
mentoring
6. Create opportunities to link technical professionals with Corporate Partners, including
mentoring
7. Maintain a strong presence in community and economic development activities
8. Develop and implement public service programs to:
9. Provide scholarships / financial support for IT students (undergraduate & high school)
10. Promote volunteer service in the community
11. Ensure that financial resources of the Chapter are sufficient to assure continuity
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Leadership, Education, Professional Development, Community Volunteerism
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8. As a member of BDPA Charlotte you are offered the opportunity to:
1. Connect to a network of IT professionals and executives in the commercial, government,
academic and non-profit sectors
2. Enhance and develop additional technical skill sets
3. Acquire professional and leadership skills
4. Participate actively in an organization that is setting trends in emerging technology
5. Opportunity to participate in the regional and national high school computer competition,
scholarships, student empowerment activities, internships and lifelong mentors
6. Opportunity to participate in the regional and national high school computer competition,
scholarships, student empowerment activities, internships and lifelong mentors
7. Obtain exposure to technical and professional topics through program meetings, seminars
and workshops
8. Participate in certification support groups
9. Serve as a role model within the African American Community
10. Support and influence the goals and directions of this leading edge technical organization
through the contribution of your own professional expertise.
BDPA CHARLOTTE
Leadership, Education, Professional Development, Community Volunteerism
From the Classroom to the Boardroom
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9. STAKEHOLDER DELIVERABLES
• Professionals
Targeted workshops, seminars and panels featuring business, civic and political leaders
• Entrepreneurs
Local career fairs, employment programs and employer advertising services
• IT Students
Industry-specific professional development events
• Partners
Technical development and mentoring activities
– Corporate
– Scholarship programs
– Other Strategic Partners Cultural, social and networking opportunities
Community Training
BDPA CHARLOTTE
Leadership, Education, Professional Development, Community Volunteerism
From the Classroom to the Boardroom
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10. BDPA CHARLOTTE’S 2010 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• We gained a 60% increase in membership from this time last year (34 to 56).
• We dedicated the 1st quarter of our program meetings to foster entrepreneurship.
• We received $5,000 in financial sponsorship from Wells Fargo.
• We formed a partnership with the Urban League of Central Carolinas and successfully
trained 18 HSCC students in web design.
• We provided the opportunity for 9 students to participate at the 2010 BDPA National
Conference in Philadelphia.
• We hosted the 2010 South East Regional HSCC Computer Programming Competition for
the 2nd time, and successfully defended our championship title.
• We had 22 of our BDPA Charlotte members register for the 2010 BDPA National
Conference.
• We had 5 of our BDPA Charlotte members deliver fantastic presentations on the IT
industry’s hottest topics at the 2010 BDPA National Conference.
• We participated with Charlotte’s other premier African American professional
organizations, which raised and matched a total of $800 for the Haiti earthquake relief
effort.
• We partnered for a 3rd straight year in the 2010 Recruiters Roundtable with Charlotte’s
other premier African American organizations.
• We added our 1st BDPA College chapter, Livingstone College, to our SITES program,
where we participated in their 2010 kick-off.
BDPA CHARLOTTE
Leadership, Education, Professional Development, Community Volunteerism
From the Classroom to the Boardroom
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11. WHY JOIN BDPA CHARLOTTE
An investment in BDPA creates a positive exposure to a technically diverse
membership of African American Information Technology professionals and
students.
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Leadership, Education, Professional Development, Community Volunteerism
From the Classroom to the Boardroom
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12. BDPA Charlotte on Local chapters Facebook presence, keep track of meetings, members and
Facebook important events.
www.facebook.com/bdpacharlotte
BDPA Charlotte on Twitter Join in the conversation, tweet it!
www.twitter.com/bdpacharlotte
BDPA Career Center Jobs, Careers, Networking on Facebook
www.facebook.com/BDPACareerCenter
BDPA on Facebook National BDPA Facebook Fan page
www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=10080936173
BDPA on LinkedIn National Professional Networking
www.linkedin.com/groups?about=&guid=21066
BDPA Charlotte BDPA on Charlotte Area Professional Networking
LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/groups?about=&guid=1061277
BDPA Today An online magazine and newspaper with BDPA related information
www.bdpatoday.org
BDPA Charlotte on BDPA Charlotte Presentation Archive
SlideShare www.slideshare.net/bdpacharlote
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Leadership, Education, Professional Development, Community Volunteerism
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13. High School Computer Competition
About the Program
The HSCC program is designed to introduce Middle
School and High School Students to concepts of
Information Technology and Business Acumen. Students
Will have the opportunity to participate in 3-hour training
sessions each Saturday from February to May to learn in-depth
topics such as:
• Web Development
• Application & Database Development
• Database Design
• Computer Science
• Business Etiquette
• College Prep
• Internships & Careers in IT
About our Trainers
HSCC Academy trainers are real world IT professionals representing top companies and businesses
around the Charlotte Metro Area. Our trainers are dedicated volunteers who are passionate about
technology education and mentorship. These individuals are committed to enabling our students to reach
their highest potential in and outside of the class-room. The training team consists of a primary trainer,
assistant trainers, and presenters.
Program kicks off Feb 12th 2011
Visit the website for additional information.
BDPA CHARLOTTE
Leadership, Education, Professional Development, Community Volunteerism
From the Classroom to the Boardroom
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