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Wayne Hicks, executive director of the BDPA Education and Technology Foundation, made a presentation at the April 2008 program meeting hosted by BDPA Washington DC chapter. He tried to share his answer to the question, "Why BDPA in Washington DC?"
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Use BDPA to Advance Your Career
April 24, 2008Wayne Hicks
National BDPA Past PresidentBETF Executive Director
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It Can Be Done!Nat’l Membership Committee Chair (1989-
1990)Chartered 20% of current chapters (10 of 50)
Nat’l BDPA Vice President (1991-1992)BDPA Cincinnati Chapter President (1999-
2001)Grew membership from 6 (Jan 1999) to 229 (Nov 2001)Won Chapter of the Year for 2000 and 2001 activity
National BDPA President-Elect (2002-2003)
Milt & Wayne led massive corporate sales effort.Sold first Platinum level sponsorship package (Fleet)
National BDPA President (2004-2005)Profitable annual conferencesAll-time record in corporate salesAll-time record in BDPA membership totals
BETF Executive Director (2006 – Present)Over $69,000 grants for local BDPA chapters in 2006.Over $72,000 grants for local BDPA chapters in 2007
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BDPA History
November 1975, Founders Met– Founders Concerns:
lack of Blacks in middle & upper management poor preparation of Blacks for these positions low number of Blacks recruited for upper
management lack of career mobility for people of color lucrative placement services dominated by non-
minorities
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BDPA History in California
DC-MD-VA Area Chapters Baltimore Chapter (Jun 1987) Northern Virginia Chapter (Dec 2005) Richmond Chapter (Aug 1991) Washington DC Chapter (May 1978)
April 2008 50 Active BDPA Chapters nationally
Washington Chapter 121 financially current members 5th Largest Chapter in the Nation!
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About BDPA
BDPA is a non-profit organization that advances the careers of African Americans in the Information Technology industry from the classroom to the boardroom.
Membership consists of programmers, analysts, entrepreneurs, consultants, managers, telecommunications specialists, executives, data security, technical writers, network administrators, educators and so on.
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Classroom tothe Boardroom
College Internships
Adopt-a-SchoolAdopt-a-Class
High School Computer Camp (Phase 1)
High School Computer Competition (Reg’l, Nat’l)
Professional Development
Corporate Advisory CouncilIT Senior Management Forum
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How Can BDPA Benefit You?
Networking Internships Scholarships Job Opportunities Community Service World Class
Training Leadership Training
Professional Recognition
Discounted registration at all BDPA functions
BDPA IT Institute NETWORKING (did
I mention that already?)
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Membership Benefits
Increase your TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Accelerate your PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Provide professional SOCIAL CONTACT
Increase your awareness of BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
Provide an opportunity to SHARE your expertise
Provide an opportunity to receive industry RECOGNITION
Provide an opportunity to publish in National BDPA Technical Journals
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Down To Business: What Should You Do?1. Recruit and inform students & IT
professionals interested in BDPA.
2. Contact the BDPA National Office to receive BDPA materials
3. Work with DC-MD-VA chapters (Baltimore, No. Virginia, Richmond & Washington DC) to develop a mentor relationship.
4. Network Regularly with Washington DC-based organizations (Black or technology)
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What Should You Do?
1. Create a project plan that can guide you in 2008 growth of BDPA Washington DC chapter.
2. Publicize a 13-month revolving meeting schedule.
3. Provide monthly status reports in the form of ‘news & notes’ to your membership (Blog?)
4. Provide Quarterly Status Report to National BDPA.
5. Access the Internet regularly.
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Monthly ProgramMeeting
When: 4th Thursday of each month
Time: 6:00pm Location: see www.bdpa-dc.org
Topics: Business, Education, &
Technology
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National BDPA Conference30th Annual National Conference
August 6-9, 2008
Finalists: Atlanta, GA
Theme: Harnessing Emerging Technology to Advance IT Careers
Conference Events Include: Career Fair Networking Activities High School Computer Competition (HSCC) IT Senior Management Forum (ITSMF) Networking Activities Technology Expo Youth Technology Camp
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National BDPA Officers
President – Denise Holland (Amtrak)
President-Elect –Yvette Graham (Allstate)
VP-Finance – Abe Joseph (AJ’s Accounting and Tax Service)
VP-Member Mgmt – Eatonia Williams (EDS)
VP-Member Services – Kimberly Davis (Emagination Network)
VP-Strategy & Planning – Edwin Sapp (Self-Employed)
Immediate Past President – Gina Billings (Self-Employed)
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Contact Information
Web Site: www.bdpa-dc.org
Internet: [email protected]
Office: 611 Pennsylvania SE, #213Washington DC 20003-4303
Phone: (301) 333-6130 x266
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