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1. The BDPA Monthly Newsletter
BDPA MISSION
March BDPA is a global member focused organization that
positions its members at the forefront of the IT industry.
2002 BDPA is committed to delivering IT excellence to our
members, strategic partners, and community.
The official newsletter of the BDPA Information Technology Thought Leaders
President’s Message Why Join BDPA
I am often asked why someone would want to become a support through BDPA.
BDPA member. Many people think that you have to be an Senior IT Managers join BDPA
African American technical nerd to be a BDPA member. because they want to reach back and
This is not the case. BDPA members come in all shapes and teach others how to make it in this
sizes. You will find BDPA members from all walks of life. highly competitive global industry.
We are a diverse group representing many different Why? Because if we don’t teach each
ethnicities and cultures. BDPA members consist of other how to be successful, who will?
elementary, high school and college students, IT Who will teach us the ins and the outs
professionals, employment recruiters, entrepreneurs, or give us the inside scoop? I don’t Milt Haynes
educators, students, academicians, and IT Managers. CIOs mean what you can learn in textbooks,
BDPA
and IT Senior Managers from small to major corporations are National President
anybody can learn that. Who will teach
also BDPA members. the unwritten rules or provide
Students join BDPA to learn about technology and careers in information on the new technology that is so cutting-edge
Information Technology. Through community outreach and that it has not yet hit the presses? By the time the textbooks
youth programs, BDPA trains hundreds of students locally are written the technology they espouse is oftentimes already
and nationally. For many students, their first exposure to outdated and obsolete. You can gain valuable insights and
computers is through BDPA. And BDPA takes this a step connections by joining BDPA.
further by providing student internships for college students. BDPA is about fellowship. The last time I came to a BDPA
If it weren’t for BDPA, many college students would be meeting I saw and hugged a bunch of people and it felt good.
flipping burgers instead of working meaningful summer jobs I learned something technically innovative. I met pleasant,
in the technology industry. happy people. Some were happy over a new job; some were
IT Professionals join BDPA to take advantage of the blessed with a promotion, others were ecstatic over an
numerous technical training and networking opportunities. engagement, a new house, or a new car. I could sense the
They can talk shop with other techies. They can find out excitement in the room. It started to make sense as I felt the
about the latest technology trends and what companies are pure energy generated by so many prosperous people coming
doing in the industry. They can find buddies, mentors and together to share their stories. How can you have scholarship
coaches. By volunteering for BDPA, they improve their without fellowship? I saw creative energy and success and I
technical, leadership, teamwork, business, and could not wait to invite my friends, relatives and neighbors to
communication skills. I don’t know about you, but I never a BDPA meeting.
would have made it in my first programming job back in What about you? Would you like more information on how
1975, if it had not been for the coaching and mentoring to become a BDPA member? Please visit our website at
provided to me by someone already in the field. You can find http://www.bdpa.org/joinBDPA.cfm or call the national
office at 800-727-BDPA. To find a local BDPA chapter near
you, visit http://www.bdpa.org/chapters.cfm. To find out
more about the upcoming BDPA 2002 24th Annual National
Conference to be held at magical Walt Disney World® ®
Resort, please visit http://www.bdpa.org/conference.cfm.
Don’t wait, don’t hesitate, don’t procrastinate, become a
BDPA member today!
Milt Haynes
National BDPA President
March 2002
president@bdpa.org
Volume 1 Number 3 March 2002
2. BDPA Member Benefits
and services of our entrepreneur members. Our concentration of
Networking Opportunities IT professionals will offer you opportunities within one group not
Through BDBA you can meet individuals that may lead to a accessible anywhere else.
tremendous boost to your IT career. Concentrated within this
Communications
organization are CIOs from small to major corporations, IT
BDPA is a great source of information related to the African
professionals, employment recruiters, entrepreneurs, educators,
American Community and its bridge to IT. Our publications, web
students and academicians.
site and online community email lists are constantly updated with
Professional Development key information that will assist you in this field.
BDPA provides workshops and seminars by industry experts to
Pre-College Programs
assist members in developing their technical skills. Members are
Early preparation of the next IT generation of IT professionals is a
available to answer technical questions and to give technical
primary emphasis for BDPA. Our Pre-College educational
guidance. Members also gain valuable managerial experience by
programs such as the National BDPA High School Computer
taking part in hundreds of leadership positions at the national,
Competition (HSCC), our National Youth Conference and a
regional and local levels.
myriad of locally supported programs are making tremendous
Career Placement differences in the community.
Corporate Diversity programs look first to organizations like
Community Outreach
BDPA to meet their hiring needs. You can find that perfect career
BDPA engages in local and national community service events
opportunity in BDPA through:
and activities including, pre-college outreach and community
Online Resume Bank Local and National Career Fairs training, Black Family Technology Awareness Week and
Online Job postings Recruitment Publications Community Technology Centers.
Student Internship
Social Connections
Early Exposure to Emerging Technologies BDPA has provided a social outlet for like minded IT students
BDPA attracts as a means for public exposure, the new and and professionals to share perspectives and visions. When
innovative technologies that will shape IT in the future. BDPA relocating to new communities, BDPA is often the first source for
offers you a direct connection to upcoming technologies that are friends and acquaintances.
making a difference.
Member Discounts
Support for Entrepreneurs BDPA offers its members several discounts on leading products
Through entrepreneur workshops, conferences, and networking and services. Visit our web site for details.
events, BDPA highlights the outstanding achievement, products www.BDPA.org/benefits.cfm
Welcome to the
BDPA Monthly Newsletter
As a service to our members, the BDPA Monthly Newsletter is distributed to provide pertinent information on National BDPA
activities.
The BDPA Monthly Newsletter will entail such things as: Career and Professional Development guidelines, “hot” technical
skills, job opportunities, member profiles, upcoming Professional and Social events, vision and thought leadership articles
from the National Executive Committee as well as other BDPA members.
Hopefully, you will find this publication to be informative and insightful. We welcome your Contents:
input on the newsletter. Letter from the President 1
BDPA Member Benefits 2
Comments, suggestions, and opinions can be sent to: editor@BDPA.org.
Sponsor Profile 3
ENJOY! Conference Planner 3
Respectfully, Membership Management
Reginald J. Gardner 2002 4
National BDPA Vice President, Member Services Richmond Wins Award 4
Annual Golf Classic 5
Publications Committee: Banquet Keynote Speaker 6
Christopher A.. Williams (DeVry Institute), Letitia Andrews (Nokia), Reggie Gardner (Sears, Conference Information 7
Roebuck & Co.)
Volume 1 Number 3 March 2002 2
3. BDPA Sponsor Profile: staff augmentation services in the insurance, financial,
manufacturing, retailing and other industries.
Computer Resource Solutions After graduating from Fordham University, College of
Business Administration with a Degree in Computer
BDPA, a non-profit organization with over 40 chapters Management, Michael Gaines started his career working for
nationally, provides Information Technology education Sears Roebuck & Co. as a Programmer.
and direction to Minority communities across the nation.
Subsequent to his tenure with Sears, he worked with two
BDPA also provides professional development programs and
national and international consulting practices. With
services to position its members at the forefront of the
Computer Task Group and Cap Gemini America, Michael
Information Technology industry; BDPA nurtures valuable
progressed to the positions of Professional Services Manager
partnership with its Corporate Sponsors. Computer Resource
and Director of Technical Services. In these roles, he was
Solutions is one of these partnerships. Michael Gaines,
responsible for all Technical Consulting personnel.
President & CEO has positioned his organization to actively
support and participate with BDPA on both local and national He left consulting to assume the responsibilities as Regional
levels. ‘From the classroom to the boardroom’ is a shared Systems Integration Manager with Data General Corporation
mission with the Chicago Chapter. CRS efforts to bridge the (now part of EMC). At this point in his career, Michael had
Digital Divide include: determined that there was a growing need in large and mid-
§ Director Level Corporate sponsor of BDPA for the size business organizations for quality oriented IT Consulting
past three years Services. Michael established Computer Resource Solutions
in 1994. Computer Resource Solutions is Michael’s vision
§ Member of BDPA’s Chicago Chapter of the and that vision continues to develop with the BDPA
Corporate Advisory Council
partnership.
§ On-going financial sponsorship for various programs www.crscorp.com
and initiatives
§ Provide facilities for BDPA meetings BDPA Announces
§ Participated in various Chicago Chapter activities
Orlando-Based Conference Planner for 2002
including writing proposals to help secure grant 24th Annual National Conference
monies to support BDPA programs Brian Parker, President of A. B. Parker & Associates, Inc., will serve
as Conference Planner for the 2002 NBDPA Conference that will be
§ Various members of the CRS staff have participated
held at Walt Disney World® (Lake Buena Vista, FL) on August 7-
in BDPA Workshops and have been active on
11, 2002.
committees.
Computer Resource Solutions Parker's responsibilities will include negotiations for the hotel food &
beverage and audio-visual requirements; meeting room assignments;
Michael Gaines is President and CEO of Computer Resource community relations promotion; and College Fair coordination. Parker
Solutions, Inc.; a Chicago-based Information Technology founded his own company in March 2001, following 15 years of
Consulting Firm providing services to Fortune 1000 experience in the hospitality industry. Since its inception, A. B. Parker
organizations. As one of Chicago’s leading Information & Associates, Inc. has established itself as a consummate meeting and
Technology consulting firms, Computer Resource Solutions’ event management company, servicing conferences and tradeshows
role has changed dramatically over the past for corporations and professional associations. Brian's outstanding
decade. Information Technology is today's mission-critical professionalism, vast hospitality industry knowledge and nationwide
investment. Computer Resource Solutions leverages its industry contacts, has proven to be a true value and asset.
experience and expertise with its clients’ IT investments and Parker's experience includes:
resources to address business requirements and to deliver • Four years of convention sales and services experience with
Information Technology solutions. some of Orlando's largest convention hotels, including
Sheraton and Walt Disney World® Resorts.
Computer Resource Solutions’ ability to deliver tangible
• Eleven years with the Orlando Convention & Visitors
benefits to its clients requires the delivery of the right solution Bureau (CVB) .
through highly skilled consultants with cross-functional
experience in a wide range of industries. CRS delivers client During his tenure at the CVB, he spent 5 years as a Sales Manager, 2
solutions and services that: years as Manager of Sales Development and his final 4 years as
Director of Convention Sales, where he managed a team of 45 people
§ Integrate, enhance, or launch new technology and a budget of $3.5 million.
§ Deliver complex projects requiring subject "BDPA is very excited to bring on board a talented African American
matter resources businessman from the Orlando area that can add value to our
§ Out-source technical or management functions/ conference planning for 2002. Brian will help showcase BDPA's
activities commitment to deliver IT excellence to our members, strategic
Computer Resource Solutions provides IT consulting and partners and community, " said Wendy Wonsley, Internal 3
Conference Director. 3
4. Membership Management for 2002 BDPA-RICHMOND
I am Brooks C. Baker, National BDPA Vice President of
WINS 2002
Membership Management. I work at Allstate Insurance DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Company as the manager of the Database Management teams
supporting Oracle and SQL Server. I have been a member of
AWARD
BDPA for over five years and have participated as a The Richmond chapter of BDPA was honored as the
volunteer and Director of Member Services for the Chicago recipient of the Metropolitan Business League's (MBL) '2002
chapter. I look forward to this new challenge at the National Distinguished Service Award'. MBL is a Richmond based
level and serving on the 2002 National Executive minority business advocacy organization. The award was
Committee. sponsored and presented by Capital One.
We have promised a National online database for years now; The announcement was made at the Metropolitan Business
the time has come for us to deliver. The past administration League's annual awards banquet, which was held at the
started the process and we are here to complete it. The Richmond Marriott. The formal gala affair was attended by
database is days away from being released to your local more than 900, including MBL members, business leaders
chapter,VP of Member Services. and local and state political leaders. The keynote speaker
was Virginia Governor Mark R. Warner.
This team will be working diligently over the next couple of BDPA-Richmond was chosen because of the organization's
months to put in place and facilitate processes and best extensive information technology training programs that
practice documents to assist you. include terminology training at middle schools, a high school
multi-discipline technology scholarship program, and an
The Membership Management Team (MMT) consists of the adult computer literacy program. Training for high school
following members: students lasts for several months each year and culminates at
an annual National Convention when 5-member teams from
VP of Membership Management – Brooks C. Baker across the nation compete for scholarships and awards.
Director of Marketing – Marge Hilson
Director of Administration – Sandra Torres BDPA is a 25-year old national organization and the
Director of Recruitment – Stanley Lowe Richmond chapter is celebrating its 10th year of commitment
Director of Retention – Nicole Waddell to youth education in the Richmond area. All BDPA-
MMT Volunteers – Taylor Evans, Sharron Norman Richmond programs are led by volunteers who spend
& Tajawanna McMillan countless hours working for the organization as trainers,
project planners and coordinators.
We will be responsible for many tasks, below are just a few: BDPA hopes to benefit from winning the 2002 Distinguished
A.) Member renewal and welcome letters Service Award with increased corporate support and
B.) Membership card distribution partnerships, increased membership, internships for its
C.) Retention program for Chapters college student members, and increased participation in its
D.) Establishing Student Chapters at Historical Black education programs.
Colleges & Universities (HBCUs)
E.) Membership mentoring for chapters Black Data Processing Associates, Richmond Chapter
F.) Marketing to Corporations and IT professionals P.O Box 26243
Richmond, Virginia 23260
Brooks C. Baker Contact: 804-751-5171
Vice President of Membership Management www.bdparichmond.org
Help us with our Recruitment Efforts
If you know someone you would like to bring into the BDPA family please forward this information to
them.
If you know someone who wants to start a chapter in their area, please contact us for chapter chartering
information.
For membership and chapter chartering materials contact us at:
www.BDPA.org 800-727-BDPA nbdpa@bdpa.org
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Volume 1 Number 3 March 2002
5. ANNUAL BDPA IT GOLF CLASSIC
REGISTRATION FEES:
GOLF CLASSIC $200.00 per individual golfer
$800.00 per team of 4 golfers
Saturday, August 10, 2002
Disney's Osprey Ridge Golf Course
BDPA’s 1st Golf Tournament will be a baseline event to
help raise funds for the Students in Information
Technology, Education and Scholarships (SITES)
Program. The funds will be used to offset the expenses
of those chapters struggling to provide training at the
local level. The success of the Golf Classic will enable
the chapters to prepare students to bring to the National
High School Computer Competition.
The goal is to bring in executives to experience BDPA at
an elevated level Gina Billings, Event Coordinator, says, Includes:
“We’re pleased to have the commitment from the IT • Green fees & golf cart for 18 holes of golf (Scramble
format)
Senior Management Forum (ITSMF) for their
• Round trip transportation from Disney’s Contemporary
participation in the event. Our primary goal is to create Resort to Disney’s Osprey Ridge Golf course.
awareness of BDPA in this networking setting.” • Breakfast and Luncheon award presentation following
Wendy Wonsley, Conference Director, comments, “We tournament
currently do not have a forum other than the ITSMF • Souvenir gift package
program for executives or corporate sponsors to • Arrive at course 7:00am, Shotgun starts at 8:00am
participate in out side of our career fair. The golf event • On course snacks and beverages
will fill that gap.” • Complimentary use of the driving range
The majority of the tournament prospects are the target • Contest/Prizes/awards
audience of CEO, CIO and Executives of corporations BDPA SPONSOR LEVELS:
not currently sponsoring BDPA. • Driving Range Sponsorship ………………….. $500
For many, the golf Tournament • Bogie Sponsorship …………………………… $500
will be an introduction to BDPA. • Beverage Cart Sponsorship …………………... $1,000
• Gift Bags Items Sponsorship
and Souvenir items ……………………… $1,000
For more information or to • Photo Gallery Sponsorship …………………… $1,200
register, contact: • Birdie Sponsorship …..……………………….. $1,500
• Hole in 1-Sponsorship ……………………….. $2,500
Gina Billings, • Eagle Sponsorship ..…………………………... $3,000
• Golf Award Luncheon Sponsorship ………….. $4,000
Golf Classic Coordinator,
gina.billings@prodigy.net DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS JUNE 15, 2002
or call 800-727-BDPA. (Maximum participation is 144 golfers)
Image courtesy of Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors
Bureau, Inc. (Orlando CVB)
The BDPA MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
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One-page rate $1500.00 1/2-page rate $1000.00
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6. Walt Disney World® Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Roger Berry
to be Keynote Speaker for BDPA 2002
th
24 Annual National Conference Awards Banquet
BDPA is pleased to announce that Roger Berry, Senior 2000 after serving 4 years as Corporate Vice President
Vice President and CIO of Information Technology at and Chief Information Officer for the Campbell Soup
Walt Disney World, will be keynote speaker for its family of companies in Camden, New Jersey where he
Twenty-fourth had responsibility for all information technology
Annual National services for the company worldwide. Before joining
Conference Awards Campbell Soup, Mr. Berry spent over 20 years in
Banquet. Mr. Berry various technical, managerial, and senior management
will address the level roles with Tenneco Energy and Armco Steel.
theme, Changing
the Culture of IT: "We are pleased to have this early commitment from a t
from Access to Disney. BDPA and Walt Disney World® have partnered
Ownership. The on several initiatives such as sponsorship of the local
event will take Greater Tampa Bay chapter 2001 National BDPA
place at Disney’s conference participation, as well as hosting strategic
Contemporary planning and leadership workshops for BDPA
Resort on Saturday, executive team members. BDPA values the partnership
August 10, 2002. that we have with Walt Disney World®and are glad that
they also value our relationship, as well as the power of
Mr. Berry’s our career fair," said Wendy Wonsley, Internal
participation Conference Director.
underscores his
recent statement: She noted, "BDPA is the premier organization for
Roger Berry “Diversity is a key African-American professionals in the Information
component of our Technology industry. For nearly 25 years, BPDA has
WDW business strategy. In Information Technology, fulfilled its mission and worked to "bridge the digital
we feel it's essential.” In addition, Walt Disney World® divide" by providing career growth opportunities for its
will sponsor the Awards Banquet, High School Student members. Walt Disney World® becomes one of the sixty
meal events, as well as twenty Orlando area high (60) corporations that we are looking to align with as
school students in the Annual Youth Conference held part of our 2002 National BDPA Conference.”
during the Conference. Disney’s Gold Level
Conference Partner commitment to the BDPA 2002
Annual National Conference and Career Fair The BDPA Conference hotel, Disney's
demonstrates that a number of corporations are Contemporary Resort offers the full experience
thinking beyond the current industry contractions of Disney’s fun and excitement. It’s filled with
towards future opportunities. captivating modern art and the monorail cruises through
the resort to whisk you just one stop to the Magic
The early commitment by Walt Disney World® will Kingdom® Park. Guest rooms and suites all have
guarantee them a prime location at the career fair that balconies with great views of the resort’s 26 acres
will be featured at the National BDPA 2002 bounded by a natural lake and the Disney-made Seven
Conference to be held at Disney’s Contemporary Seas Lagoon. Enjoy the sand beach, Olympiad fitness
Resort on August 7-11, 2002. center, marina, lighted tennis courts, playground, and a
pool area with waterfalls, a slide, interactive fountains
Walt Disney World® Resort, in Lake Buena Vista, FL. and a whirl-pool. The dining experience includes Chef
is the largest entertainment and recreational resort in Mickey’s Restaurant offering a daily character breakfast,
the world. Mr. Berry joined Walt Disney World®, a the Concourse Steakhouse and the award- winning,
subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, in March of California Grill, on the top floor, providing a panoramic
view of the Magic Kingdom® Park.
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7. BDPA INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY THOUGHT LEADERS
24th ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Sponsorship Opportunities
“Changing the Culture of IT: From Contact BDPA Corporate Relations at (800) 727-BDPA
For more information
Access to Ownership” Visit our web-site www.BDPA.org
BDPA, the premier organization for African
Americans in Information Technology, is hosting its CONFERENCE and CAREER FAIR
24th Annual National Conference at Disney’s Sponsorship Packages
Contemporary Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL,
August 7-11, 2002. The 2002 National Conference Advertising
will prove to be one of the most dynamic events in Program Guide B/W
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a catalyst for youth, high school students, college ***************************
students, IT professionals, entrepreneurs, IT Senior
Managers, corporations, educational institutions and Conference Promotion
government agencies, to explore information Post Card Sponsorship Newsletter Sponsorship
technology opportunities for professional growth and E-mail Banner Web Banner
technical development. Conference Tote Bags Conference Registration
Golf Outing Workshop Proceedings Book
This conference provides an opportunity for
employers, professionals, students and career Receptions & Meal Functions
seekers to network and pursue resources for starting Chapter Presidents’ Breakfast Board of Directors’ Luncheon
and growing businesses. The conference provides Dignitaries Reception Executive Reception
critical information on technology trends, business Hospitality Receptions Opening Reception
skills, management training, and IT career skills Youth/HSCC Conference Breakfast
development. Youth/HSCC Lunch Youth/HSCC Dinner
Plenary Session (3) Prayer Breakfast
EXPERIENCE… Awards Banquet (10 per table) Prayer Breakfast (10 per table)
LEADING EDGE SEMINAR TRACKS: Awards Banquet Package*
I. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
II. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT * Ten (10) invitations to Awards Banquet Executive Reception, one (1) banquet ta-
III. ENTREPRENEURS & SMALL BUSINESS ble, prime location for banquet table, 1 full-page ad in the banquet program book
IV. CAREER DEVELOPMENT (deadlines apply)
V. ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT IN-KIND
IT SENIOR MANAGEMENT FORUM (ITSMF) Youth Conference Computers and printers
Network with CIOs and Senior Management
Professionals HSCC Computers and printers
HIGH SCHOOL COMPUTER COMPETITION (HSCC) Workshop/Internet Computers and printers
Experience the excitement as high school students from over 25 Cyber Cafe
urban communities display their skills and expertise in HSCC and Youth Conference Program Support
programming and technical presentations.
YOUTH CONFERENCE
Hands-on training and workshops in technology, PC REGISTRATION:
Building Race and IT Knowledge Quiz Bowl
Pay by 5/30/02 Pay after 5/30/02 One day pass
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
Meet IT Professionals from 45 BDPA chapters across the nation. Member $350 $550 $200
• DIGNITARIES RECEPTION & CIO ROUNDTABLE Non-Member $500 $700 $275
• ENTREPRENEUR SHOWCASE Student $200 $200 $100
• COLLEGE & HBCU ROUNDTABLE
• TOWN HALL MEETING Contact us for Ala Carte Pricing on the
• AWARDS BANQUET sponsored by Walt Disney World® Awards Banquet, Plenary Sessions and Prayer Breakfast.
• EXECUTIVE GOLF OUTING
• PRAYER BREAKFAST
CAREER FAIR & TECHNOLOGY EXPO
Friday and Saturday, August 9th and 10th, 2002
B D P A 2002
2 4 th A N N U A L N A T I O N A L C O N F E R E N C E
“ C h a n g i n g t h e C u ltu r e o f I T : F r o m A c c e s s t o O w n e r s h i p ”
August 7-11, 2002
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Apr 5-7 BDPA
2Q-2001 Internal Conference Team Mtg (TBD)
Apr 19-20
Information Technology
5th Annual Information Technology Conference
Augusta Technical College IT Center. Thought Leaders
Augusta,GA
Apr 27
Annual Awards Banquet
BDPA Los Angeles Chapter
Los Angeles,CA
MONTHLY
Apr 27
Annual Scholarship Banquet
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