This is the 'BDPA Monthly Newsletter' published in July 2002.

1. BDPA MISSION
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY THOUGHT LEADERS BDPA is a global member
The focused organization that
positions its members at
the forefront of the IT indus-
try. BDPA is committed to
delivering IT excellence to
Monthly Newsletter our members, strategic
partners, and community.
The official newsletter of the BDPA Information Technology Thought Leaders
Volume 1 Number 6 JULY 2002
BDPA 2002
CONFERENCE
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Java, for platform independence, and XML, for data database and the number one relational database
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application integration. taken through 2 days of intense DBA tasks using
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! Learn about the Java™ API for XML Processing niques for doing the daily DBA tasks. Learn how to
(JAXP), use the Graphical User Interface latest features and
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! Practice JAXP XSLT transformation, and nate I/O. Create and populate objects will be done
! Discuss evolving Java/XML application trends. using hands on labs. Use the latest tools for manag-
ing the DB2 UDB database. Labs will be run on
Windows operating system, but the information is
directly applicable to running DB2 UDB on AIX.
Learn Tips and techniques for better performance.
Just think! You'll be able to go back to your INSIDE THIS ISSUE
office following training and actually utilize the NBDPA President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
skills taught in these sessions! Conference 2002..Multi-Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Register for the 2-day “Handsd-On” Professional Conference 2002 PUBLIC AGENDA. . . . . . . . . . .4
Workshops at BDPA website www.bdpa.org U.S. Economy..IT Job Market Impact . . . . . . . . .5
or call 1-800-727-BDPA. The Digital Divide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Registration fees for 2-day workshop: NAACP Career Fairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
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2. National BDPA President's Message
Welcome to the From the Classroom to the Boardroom
BDPA Monthly Milt Haynes, National BDPA President
Newsletter If you want to be successful in the Information Technology Industry in today's tough
economic times, you need more than education, technical skills and exceptional
As a service to our members, the qualifications. The days of the shortage of IT professionals is over. Companies have
BDPA Monthly Newsletter is found low cost alternatives like outsourcing and funneling work to offshore compa-
distributed to provide pertinent nies. It should be no surprise that, as companies trim their employee base to cut
information on National BDPA expenses, more and more highly qualified IT professionals are finding it harder and
activities. harder to stay gainfully employed.
The BDPA Monthly Newsletter To get a leg up on the competition, you have to find ways to improve your employability. You have
will entail such things as: Career to network to get to know hiring managers and IT executives on a first name basis. You have to work
and Professional Development together with others and find ways to advance your career by joining professional associations like
guidelines, “hot” technical BDPA, the Premier Organization for African Americans in Information Technology.
skills, job opportunities, member
profiles, upcoming Professional BDPA is a global member focused organization that positions its members at the forefront of the IT
and Social events, vision and industry. BDPA is committed to delivering IT excellence to our members, strategic partners, and
thought leadership articles from community. BDPA was founded in 1975 and has grown to 3,000 members in over 40 chapters. BDPA
the National Executive provides professional development programs and services to help members climb every rung of the
Committee as well as other corporate ladder, from the classroom to the boardroom.
BDPA members.
The BDPA National Conference provides a total information technology experience to high school
Hopefully, you will find this pub- students, college students, IT professionals, entrepreneurs, IT senior managers, corporations, aca-
lication to be informative and demia, government agencies and the research community. This value-packed slate of offerings
insightful. We welcome your given by field experts, exemplifies the BDPA commitment to provide state-of-the-art training, profes-
input on the newsletter. sional growth, technical development, entrepreneurial opportunity, and access to leading edge tech-
nology to its members, strategic partners, and the community.
Comments, suggestions, and
opinions can be sent to: The national conference is just one example of how BDPA delivers programs that span the gamut
editor@BDPA.org. from the classroom to the boardroom. Throughout the year, BDPA offers community outreach pro-
grams that teach elementary school and high school students all about computers, technology and
ENJOY! computer programming. This is very significant since many African American students don't attend
Reginald J. Gardner schools that even have computers.
National BDPA Vice
College students find membership in BDPA extremely helpful because it gives them an opportunity
President, Member Services
to network with industry experts and to gain valuable work experience, and dollars, by participating
in the student intern program. By utilizing the BDPA network, college students have a better chance
Publication Committee: of landing their first job in IT.
Letitia Andrews It does not stop here. BDPA offers a wide variety of professional development programs in
(Nokia) Information Technology, Professional Development, Career Development and Leadership
Development to help members advance their careers. It doesn't matter whether you aspire to be a
Reggie Gardner technical expert, IT manager or an entrepreneur, BDPA offers programs to take you every step of
(Sears, Roebuck & Co.) the way, from the classroom to the boardroom.
Anita L.Vega Through strategic alliances with the Information Technology Senior Management Forum (ITSMF)
(OCCI-NY) and the Society for Information Management (SIM), BDPA provides access to mentoring programs
and executive leadership programs that help fill the executive pipeline. Through BDPA, Chief
Christopher A. Williams Information Officers and Senior Executives help middle managers move up the ranks into the board-
(DeVry University) rooms of Fortune 500 companies. To find out more about BDPA visit our website at www.bdpa.org
or give us a call at 800-727-BDPA.
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3. BDPA 2002
CONFERENCE
CENTRAL
2002 CONFERENCE OFFERS MULTI-LEVEL IT EXPERIENCE!
The IT industry is here, it's here to stay and it is growing at a "career possibilities". The annual conference offers IT profes-
phenomenal rate. Now is the time to get caught up in the whirl- sionals the opportunity to explore new IT horizons, to network
wind of this IT revolution. The BDPA 2002 24th Annual with IT professionals, to explore new employment opportunities
National Conference is the perfect and MUST place to be to with corporate sponsors. This is the one place you can literal-
become a part of this IT whirlwind. The BDPA National ly swim in IT; from 2-day workshop in DB2 to IT for marketing
Conference offers the best, most intense, most up-to-date, you business.
most IT-power packed conference for African Americans in IT. ENTRY LEVEL IT
This years' multi-level conference offers something for EVERY- Individuals just entering the IT field cannot afford to miss this
ONE… conference. This is the launch-pad for your career. Where else
YOUTH can you find professionals in almost every concentration of IT.
Youth attending the conference are treated to the latest in IT Where else can you find seminars and workshops specifically
technology, entertainment, special effects from one of this designed to enhance your skills and boost your career. This is
world's leading special effects organizations. The conference the perfect opportunity to improve your IT career position.
sponsor, Walt Disney World® will be hosting a number of IT Whether you network and find a mentor, or attend a seminar
workshops, seminars for the participating youth. In addition, that pushes you in a specific IT direction, everything about this
the youth conference has designed some intense IT related conference will promote positive results in your career. Let's
workshops and seminars to encourage and inspire youth to not forget about the career fair and technology expo which pro-
pursue careers in information technology. Learning, excite- vides and excellent opportunity to distribute your resume, have
ment, food, fun, and astonishment await youth as they enter the and immediate interview with many IT corporations that are
magical world of Disney and the high-impact technology expe- looking for you!
rience. PARENTS
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Parents, come, join the fun and learning. This IT experience
Teams of High School students will once again converge at the will give you the opportunity to share with your children.
BDPA national conference to showcase their skills, teamwork, COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS
and creativity as they compete in an intensive 3-day competi- There is much to learn here. Technology is HERE! Don't let
tion. Others will be amazed at the talent and intellect of these your organization fall behind because you were reluctant, or did
students as they bond, compete, grow, learn and enjoy a not have the skills necessary to integrate your organization with
healthy competitive environment laced with the most challeng- technology. Many of our seminar tracks will help you better
ing technology available. organize your CBO. Or maybe you just want to know more
COLLEGE STUDENTS about technology and how it can work for your organization.
A special track has been designed specifically for college stu- Many of our IT professionals have backgrounds working with
dents. This track offers information, seminars, workshops and non-profit organizations. Learn how to build your organization
the opportunity to build career-enhancing relationships with using technology, strategy, and team building.
high level senior managers, IT career professionals, and cor- ENTREPRENEURS
porations looking for their talent. Students will have access to Entrepreneurs, you cannot miss this opportunity to network
leading-edge seminars and workshops while sharing network- with the crème-de-la-crème in business. Attending and pre-
ing events with IT professionals, entrepreneurs, and many senting at some of our workshops are some of the most
other individuals that can provide direction to their careers. aggressive, successful entrepreneurs who can't wait to share
CORPORATE SPONSORS their experiences and wisdom with you. The Entrepreneur
Volume 1 Number 7
Corporate sponsors have the opportunity to meet, greet, inter- Showcase has been designed to offer you valuable workshops.
view and network with some heavy-hitters in the IT field. More importantly, these successful individuals will be on-site
Corporations also have the opportunity to showcase their prod- and available for you to speak with. On this schedule there are
ucts and services to more than 2,000 members and an addi- some heavy-hitters in entrepreneurship. This is a must if you
tional 2,000-3,000 attendees. This is an excellent opportunity are in business or expect to be in business for yourself.
to recruit qualified IT talent. JOB SEEKERS
IT SENIOR MANAGERS Two exciting days of information, education, and demonstra-
BDPA has affiliated with the ITSMF to help achieve their objec- tions by some of the top companies in the IT industry. Bring
tive. Senior information technology executives assist African plenty of resumes. Representatives from major corporations
American women and men in preparing for senior level posi- will be on hand to interview you on the spot.
tions. By promoting the development of mid-level managers
aspiring to senior and executive level responsibilities, ITSMF NOW is the time! Place this event on your calendar and
passes on its knowledge and skills to help aspirants advance plan to attend!!
July 2002
beyond middle management. The BDPA 24th Annual National Conference
IT PROFESSIONALS Disney's Contemporary Resort
IT Professionals have the opportunity to become engaged in Lake Buena Vista, FL.
August 7-11, 2002
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4. BDPA 2002
24TH ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE BDPA 2002
PUBLIC AGENDA
August 7 - August 11, 2002 CONFERENCE
NOTE: Times, speakers, and locations subject to change.
CENTRAL
MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2002
6:00pm- 9:00pmBDPA National Executive Committee Meeting
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2002
TUESDAY, AUGUST, 6, 2002
8:00am -11:30am Chapter President's Meeting 7:00am - 7:45am Youth Conference/HSCC Breakfast (Co-sponsored by Disney)
8:00am - 5:00pm 8:00am - 5:00pm
Conference Registration Conference Registration
HSCC/Youth Registration Youth Conference Registration
2-Day Workshop: Introduction to Java - Day 1 Souvenir and Host Chapter Networking Activities Sales
2-Day Workshop: DB2 Universal Database, The Introduction Workshop for Youth Conference "Disney Presents…" Offsite Seminars
DBA's Daily Tasks - Day 1 8:00am - Noon HSCC Oral Competition
Host Chapter Ticket Sales: Universal Island of Adventure Discount Passes 8:00am - 10:00am "Changing the Culture of IT: From Access to Ownership"
Available All Week from Host Chapter Plenary Session (Sponsored by Blackwell Consulting Services)
11:30am- 1:00 pm Chapter President's Lunch 10:00am - 11:30am Entrepreneur Showcase: Transitioning From Employee to
1:00pm - 5:00 pm National Board of Directors' Meeting I Business Owner
9:00pm - Until Networking Activity 10:00am - 12:00pm
10:30pm- Until BDPA Hospitality Suite Microsoft Workshop: Technical Certifications and Careers in Technology
Microsoft Workshop: Software Testing: Start to Finish
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2002 10:00am - 12:15pm
Workshop: Using UNIX and LINUX Systems for E-Business
8:00am - 9:30 am Youth Conference/HSCC Opening Breakfast
Workshop: Intro to DB2 & Java
(Co-sponsored by Disney)
Workshop: Oracle
8:00am - 5:00 pm
Workshop: Serving Up the Info. Active Server Pages Development
Conference Registration
Workshop: Designing Effective Corporate Intranets
HSCC/Youth Registration
Workshop: ZIP Drive Your Career with the Right Mentor
Souvenir and Host Chapter Networking Activities Sales
11:30am - 1:00pm Entrepreneur Showcase Luncheon
2-Day Workshop: Introduction to Java - Day 2
(Invitation Only - Sponsored by Black Enterprise Magazine)
2-Day Workshop: DB2 Universal Database, The Introduction Workshop for
12:00pm - 1:30pm HSCC Lunch
DBA's Daily Tasks - Day 2
1:15pm - 2:15pm
College Expo
Workshop: Interviewing Skills
Computer Lab (Sponsored by Tech Data Corporation)
Workshop: SQL: The Basics
8:0 am - 11:30am National Board of Directors' Meeting II
1:15pm - 3:15pm Entrepreneur Showcase: CEO Roundtable
9:45am - 10:45am
1:15pm - 3:30pm Workshop: Cold Fusion: Extension Frameworks with Owning
HSCC /YC Seminar: Public Speaking
the Code
HSCC /YC Seminar: Intro to Robotics
1:15pm - 5:00pm Workshop: Create JAVA Server Pages Web Sites in Two Days
HSCC /YC Seminar: Access to Ownership
1:15pm - 3:30pm ITSMF Executive Presentation: The Corporate "Game"
HSCC ONLY: Bioinformatics and Drug Discovery
1:30pm - 3:00pm Delegates Meeting I
HSCC /YC Seminar: Higher Education: The Right Choice
1:30pm - 5:00pm HSCC Teams Practice Sessions
HSCC /YC Seminar: Youth Entrepreneurship 101
2:30pm - 3:30pm
HSCC /YC Seminar: Time Management Skills for the Beginner
Workshop: Business Writing
11:00am - 12:00pm
Workshop: Business Survival in a Global Economy
HSCC /YC Seminar: Intro to Robotics
2:30pm - 5:00pm Workshop: SQL Procedures
HSCC ONLY: Bioinformatics and Drug Discovery
3:30pm - 5:00pm Entrepreneur Showcase: Access to Venture Capital
HSCC /YC Seminar: Youth Entrepreneurship 101
3:45pm - 5:00pm
HSCC /YC Seminar: Time Management Skills for the Beginner
Workshop: IT Project Management
HSCC /YC Seminar: Young, Gifted and Creative
Workshop: Developing Wireless Applications
HSCC /YC Seminar: How to Compare and Select an IT Program
Workshop: Operating and Networking Systems
HSCC /YC Seminar: Earn While You Learn: Selecting the Right IT Degree
Workshop: Wealth Building Strategies
Program
5:30pm - 7:00pm HSCC and Youth Conference Reception with BETF
HSCC ONLY: Intro to DOS…Operating System
(Co-sponsored by Microsoft and BETF)
11:30am - 1:00pm NBOD Lunch
6:00pm - 7:30pm Hospitality Reception (Corporate Sponsored)
12:00pm - 1:15pm HSCC/Youth Conference Lunch (Sponsored by Kraft)
8:00pm - Until Networking Activities
1:00pm - 2:00pm General Membership Meeting
10:00pm - Until BDPA Hospitality Suite (Chicago Chapter)
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Youth Conference ONLY Seminar: Designing Web Pages in 24 hours
HSCC ONLY: Building a Network at Home Famed Author
HSCC /YC Seminar: Learn Peer Mediation Skills to Resolve Conflict TERRIE WILLIAMS
HSCC /YC Seminar: Dress for Success/Interviewing Skills
HSCC ONLY: Computer Troubleshooting and Upgrading Hands on Lab 101 to be Town Hall Speaker at BDPA National Conference
HSCC/YC Seminar: Networking Security Saturday, August 10, 2002
HSCC /YC Seminar: Making the Connection
2:00pm - 4:00pm Chapter Building Workshop: Corporate Marketing Terrie Williams (www.TerrieWilliams.com), author of "The
3:00pm - 4:00pm HSCC Judges' Meeting Personal Touch: What You Really Need to Succeed in Today's
3:15pm - 4:45pm
HSCC /YC Seminar: Learn Peer Mediation Skills to Resolve Conflict Fast Paced Business World", the best-selling book on developing
HSCC /YC Seminar: Dress for Success/Interviewing Skills business practices, will be this year's featured speaker during the
HSCC ONLY: Computer Troubleshooting and Upgrading Hands on Lab 101
HSCC/YC Seminar: Networking Security
BDPA 2002 24th Annual National Conference Town Hall
HSCC/YC Seminar: Using PowerPoint for School Presentations Meeting. Ms. Williams will address the theme “Changing the
HSCC /YC Seminar: ABCs of Business
HSCC /YC Seminar: How to Compare and Select an IT Program
Culture of IT: from Access to Ownership.” The event will take
4:00pm - 5:00pm HSCC Pre-competition Coordinator's Meeting place at Disney's Contemporary Resort DTI, the Information
7:00pm - 8:30pm Opening Ceremonies (Sponsored by Hewitt Associates) Technology Senior Management Forum (ITSMF) and Walt
8:30pm - 10:00pm Opening Reception (Sponsored by Hewitt Associates)
10:00pm - Until BDPA Hospitality Suite Disney World are underwriting Ms. Williams' participation at the
conference.
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5. PUBLIC AGENDA cont.- THE U.S. ECONOMY AND IT'S IT
NOTE: Times, speakers, and locations subject to change.
JOB MARKET IMPACT
FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2002
7:00 am - 7:45am Youth Conference/HSCC Breakfast (Co-sponsored by Disney) Reginald J. Gardner,
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Conference Registration National BDPA Vice President, Member Services
8:00am - 5:00pm
Youth Conference Registration The much anticipated economic recovery has not taken
Souvenir and Host Chapter Networking Activities Sales place - yet. As an IT Professional for a major U. S. retailer, I
8:00 am - 10:00 am "From Classroom-to-Boardroom: Distance Learning and pay very close attention to these kind of things.
CTCs" Plenary Session (LearningIDEAS)
8:00 am - 11:30 am Youth Conference "Magical Connections"
As I write this article, the climate of current events pro-
8:00am - 6:00pm HSCC Programming Competition (CLOSED to Public) vides a mixed review of how and when this economic upturn will
10:00 am - Noon Delegates Meeting II occur:
10:00 am - 6:00 pm Career Fair & Technology Expo
10:00 am - 5:00 pm IT Professional Seminars & Workshops
! President George W. Bush is looking to create a new
10:00am - 11:00am Federal Government Department of Homeland Security,
Workshop: Negotiations for Success which will employee over 160,000 people (I'm sure there will
Workshop: Live Your Life on Purpose, Instead of by Chance
Workshop: African-American Distributed Multiple Learning Styles System
be numerous IT positions in this department);
Workshop: Technical Certifications and Careers in Technology ! The United States Congress is debating over passing a
Workshop: If everyone Knows How to Negotiate, Then Why Do All Of Us $35 Billion Anti-terror Bill (which will also go, in part, to fund
Struggle When We Are Required to Do It?
10:00am - 12:15pm numerous IT Security positions);
Workshop: DSL Your Career - 5 Key Steps to Relationship Building ! The United States Stock Market is at a "paltry" 9675, led
Chapter Building Workshop: Leadership Skills
Chapter Building Workshop: Foundation Marketing
by a number of Technology companies;
11:15am - 12:15pm ! Global unrest, wars and threats of wars, in Afghanistan,
Workshop: How to Use Visual Basic, .NET to Access DB2 India, Israel, Pakistan, etc. continue;
Workshop: Server Based Computing Within Enterprise
Workshop: Software Testing: Start to Finish ! Colleges and Universities across the country, unleashing
11:30am - 1:30pm BDPA Education & Technology Foundation (BETF) Board the 2002 graduating class - some graduates with IT diplomas
Meeting and Luncheon (Co-sponsored by Microsoft and BETF)
11:45am - 1:00 pm Youth Conference Lunch
in hand;
Noon - 1:00 pm HSCC Boxed Working Lunch ! Increased scrutiny of Accounting, Auditing, and Consulting
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm Practices in Corporate America.
Workshop: Underrepresented Minorities in Information Technology
Workshop: IT & the Drug Discovery Process Without a doubt, these events all have an impact on the IT
1:15 pm - 3:30 pm industry and job market.
Workshop: Using JAVA to Access DB2 UDB According to United States Labor reports, there are
ITSMF Executive Presentation: "X"trapreneur Workshop
Workshop: An Introduction to Voicemail XML: Adding Voice to Data
over 1 million open IT jobs throughout the country. Obviously, I
Workshop: Small Business - Technical Growing Pains have no way of confirming or disputing this statistic. But I did do
1:15 pm - 5:00 pm Workshop: Create JAVA Server Pages Web Sites in Two Days some research into Online job search web sites (i.e.
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm BETF General Session Meeting Computerjobs.com, Dice.com, Careerbuilder.net, to name a
2:15 pm - 3:45 pm Youth Conference Quiz Bowl
2:30pm - 3:30pm Workshop: Working Towards Digital Inclusion few). I'd like to share with you some interesting statistics from
3:45pm - 5:00pm my research of Dice.com. Whether these statistics are a true
Workshop: IT Communications - TCP/IP indicator of the industry is still to be determined.
Workshop: Online Investing in Real Estate
Workshop: Small Business E-Commerce and Online Marketing
First, there are over 31,000 jobs listed. It appears that
Chapter Building Workshop: Building & Maintaining a Chapter the site is "refreshed" monthly or bi-monthly.
Workshop: The Digital Divide - Integrating University Initiative Techniques Second, I ran a few "queries" and discovered the fol-
Workshop: Network Security Strategies Post 9/11 lowing percentages for various IT positions and skills:
4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Conference Closing and Awards Presentations
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Hospitality Reception (Corporate Sponsored)
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Dignitaries' Program & Reception (Invitation Only) (percent of all jobs listed)
8:00 pm - Until Networking Activity IT Manager 30% Project Manager 15%
10:00 pm - Until BDPA Hospitality Suite C++ Developer 13 IT Security Professional 8
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 2002 Oracle Developer 8 JAVA Developer 7
6:45 am - 1:30 pm 1st Annual BDPA IT Golf Classic DBA's 4 IT Director (and VP's) 3
1:30pm - 3:00pm Golf Classic Awards Luncheon HTML Developers 3 Wireless LAN Technician 2
Volume 1 Number 7
8:00 am - 3:30pm Mainframe Developer 2 QA Specialist 2
Conference Registration Visual Basic Developer 2 CRM Professional 1
Souvenir and Host Chapter Networking Activities Sales
8:00 am -10:00 am "Digital Divide Solutions: From University to Community to IT
Professionals" Plenary Session (DePaul University) Third, there is just as much need for IT Security
9:00 am -1:00 pm Networking Activity: Shopping Trip/Lunch Professionals as there is for Oracle and JAVA developers.
10:00 am - 11:00 am Town Hall Meeting featuring Terrie Williams Fourth, there are almost as many Manager/Director positions
(Sponsored by Disney)
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Career Fair & Technology Expo
(48%) as there are non-manager positions.
2:30pm - 5:00 pm HSCC Coordinators' Post-Competition Meeting In any event, if you are a recent IT Graduate, a dis-
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm placed IT Professional, or an IT Professional looking for a new
Awards Banquet Reception role, there is probably something out there for you. Your prepa-
Executive Reception (Invitation Only)
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Awards Banquet (Sponsored by Disney) ration will play a key role in your success. Furthermore, your
10:00 pm - 1:00 am registering and participating in the 24th Annual National BDPA
Adult Dance Conference will help with your preparation. During the
HSCC and Youth Conference Dance
Conference, you will have the opportunity to attend IT Certified
July 2002
11:30 pm - Until BDPA Hospitality Suite (Philadelphia Chapter)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 2002 Seminars and Workshops, professionally taught IT classes, a
9:00 am - Noon two day IT Career Fair, and after hour network events with other
Prayer Breakfast and 2003 Conference Presentation IT Professionals.
Souvenir Sales I hope to see you in Orlando, August 7th - 11th.
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6. We Welcome
You!
BDPA
Best Wishes on
your 24th Annual
National Conference.
The Walt Disney Company and its
subsidiaries and affiliated companies
are equal opportunity employers.
We encourage diversity in all
aspects of our business.
©Disney (BDPA602)
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7. BDPA IT Golf Classic at SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Disney's Osprey Ridge Golf® Course Contact BDPA Corporate Relations at (800) 727-BDPA
August 10, 2002 For more information. Visit our web-site www.BDPA.org
REGISTRATION FEES:
$200.00 per Individual / $800.00 per Foursome
CONFERENCE and CAREER FAIR
Includes:
! Green fees & golf cart for 18 holes of golf (Scramble format)
Sponsorship Packages
! Round trip transportation from Disney's Contemporary® Advertising
Resort to Disney's Osprey Ridge Golf® Course. Career Fair Guide BW
! Arrive at course 7:00am, Shotgun start at 8:00am
! Complimentary use of the driving range
! Breakfast
CONFERENCE PROMOTION
! Souvenir gift package Post Card Sponsorship Newsletter Sponsorship
! On course snacks and beverages E-mail Banner Web Banner
! Golf Award Luncheon following tournament Conference Tote Bags Conference Registration
! Contest/Prizes/Awards Golf Outing Workshop Proceedings Book
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS:
Driving Range Sponsorship $500 RECEPTIONS & MEAL FUNCTIONS
! Signage at the driving range Chapter Presidents' Breakfast Board of Directors' Luncheon
! Registration table signage Dignitaries Reception
! Recognition in selected conference publications** Executive Reception
Bogie Sponsorship $500 Hospitality Receptions
! Signage at a hole Opening Reception
! Golf Award Luncheon table signage Youth/HSCC Conference Breakfast
! Recognition in selected conference publications** Youth/HSCC Lunch Youth/HSCC Dinner
Beverage Cart Sponsorship $1,000 Plenary Session (3) Prayer Breakfast
! Signage on beverage cart Awards Banquet (10 per table)
! Registration table signage Prayer Breakfast (10 per table)
! 1 Golfer* Awards Banquet Package*
! Recognition in selected conference publications** * Ten (10) invitations to Awards Banquet Executive
Souvenir Items Sponsorship $1,000 Reception, one (1) banquet table, prime location for banquet
! Registration table signage table, 1 full-page ad in the banquet program book
! Company logo on item (deadlines apply)
! Recognition in selected conference publications** IN-KIND
Photo Gallery Sponsorship $1,200 Youth Conference Computers and printers
! Photo gallery signage at the awards luncheon HSCC Computers and printers
! Registration table signage Workshop/Internet Computers and printers
! Recognition in selected conference publications** Cyber Cafe
Birdie Sponsorship $1,500 HSCC and Youth Conference Program Support
! Signage on golf carts
! Golf Award Luncheon table signage REGISTRATION:
! 2 Golfers* One day
! 2 invitations to the Dignitaries Reception Cost Pass
! Recognition in selected conference publications** Member $550 $200
Non-Member $700 $275
Hole in 1-Sponsorship $2,500 Student $200 $100
! Signage at 3 holes Contact us for Ala Carte Pricing on the Awards Banquet,
! Golf Award Luncheon table signage Plenary Sessions and Prayer Breakfast.
! 1 Golfer*
Volume 1 Number 7
! Display car on golf course with company message
! If (hole-in-1) is obtained (Presentation opportunity at BDPA 2002
the Golf Award Luncheon) 24th ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE
! Recognition in selected conference publications** "Changing the Culture of IT: From Access to Ownership"
Eagle Sponsorship $3,000 August 7-11, 2002
! 18th Hole signage
! Golf Award Luncheon table signage Disney’s Contemporary Resort
! 4 Golfers* Lake Buena Vista, FL
! 4 tickets to the BDPA Awards Banquet
! 4 invitations to the Dignitaries Reception
! Banner at Golf Award Luncheon
PHONE: (800) 727-BDPA
! Recognition in selected conference publications** F A X: (301) 220-2185
Golf Award Luncheon Sponsorship $4,000 WEBSITE: WWW.BDPA.ORG
July 2002
! Signage on podium at Golf Award Luncheon ADDRESS:
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! Speaking opportunity at the Golf Award Luncheon Greenbelt, MD 20770
! Recognition in selected conference publications**
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8. UPCOMING EVENTS JULY 2002 ISSUE
JULY / AUGUST 2002 Information Technology Thought Leaders
July 8-12 The BDPA Monthly Newsletter
*Cisco Networkers (Orlando)
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The newsletter designed to keep our members informed
July 11-13
of news, events and perspectives important to our
*Comdex Canada (Toronto) community.
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Jul 31-Aug 4
27th Annual NABJ Convention, Read our Online Journal for breaking news, information
Milwaukee WI. Info: www.nabj.org and updates: www.BDPAjournal.org
August 6-7
3Q-2002 NBOD Meeting (Orlando)
"Chapter Building and Annual Report"
August 7-11
24th Annual Nat'l BDPA Conference BDPA 2002
Disney's Contemporary Resort 24th ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Orlando FL
“Changing the Culture of IT: From Access to Ownership”
August 8-9
August 7-11, 2002
Delegates Meeting
Disney's Contemporary Resort Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Orlando FL Lake Buena Vista, FL
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