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BDPA South Florida chapter is rejuvenating itself under the leadership of Roan Daley (Microsoft). Roan used this deck to answer the simple question, "Why BDPA?" for his audience of potential members, volunteers and sponsors during a virtual meeting held on 9/30/2014.
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The Value of BDPA in South Florida
September 2014
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
Why Does BDPA Exist?
“BDPA advances the careers of African Americans in the IT industry from the
classroom to the boardroom”
“We’re a service organization that advances IT professionals’, entrepreneurs’ and students’ careers from the classroom to the boardroom through education, mentoring and business networking that enhance innovation, technical skills, business savvy and personal growth.”
Classroom tothe Boardroom
College Internships
Adopt-a-SchoolAdopt-a-Class
High SchoolComputer Club
High SchoolComputer Competition
Professional Development
- Corporate Advisory Council- IT Senior Management Forum
South Region 2014 Goals
Grow Region Membership By 25% • Encourage focus on recruitment & retention by offering
diverse program topics, professional development, & meeting options.
Support Programs & Services to Increase Engagement, Participation & Member Benefits (examples include)• Professional Development Workshops• High School Computer Competition (HSCC)• Community Outreach & Engagement• Professional Skills Development Opportunities • High School & College Student Internships & Alliances
Chapter Interest (new or rejuvenate): • Alabama (Wal-Mart), New Orleans, and South Florida
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The Opportunity
• 16% African American population
• How many are we?
• Where do we work
• Do we have a seat at the table?
Increase Membership“ Obtain strength and influence by increasing membership base.”
OBJECTIVES• Increase membership by 50% YOY • Establish focused membership drives every quarter• Develop more technology-focused member meetings• Enhance/Create member professional development programs
METRICS• Membership Growth Rate (MGR)• Membership p Attrition Rate (MIR)
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INCREASE MEMBERSHI
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Draft
National BDPA Officers
• President – Roan Daley (Microsoft)• VP-Strategy & Planning – Peter Allen (• President-Elect –• VP-Finance –• VP-Member Mgmt – • VP-Member Services –• Immediate Past President –
Our Vision: • Attract, develop and Retain students & IT
professionals interested in BDPA.• Provide scholarships / financial support
for IT students (undergraduate & high school) South Florida
• Create opportunities for networking of technical professionals and Corporate Partners to provide mentoring
• Position ourselves as the premier “go-to” technical organization in South Florida
Membership Fees
Membership Benefits Accelerate your PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Advance your CAREER IN THE IT INDUSTY if you are unemployed or underemployed
Increase your awareness of BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
Increase your TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Provide an opportunity to GET PUBLISHED in local or national journals
Provide an opportunity to receive INDUSTRY RECOGNITION Provide an opportunity to SHARE YOUR EXPERTISE
Provide professional SOCIAL CONTACT (real world and social networks)
Establish Monthly ProgramMeeting
When: Every 4th Thursday
Time: 6:00pm to 8:30pm Location: TBD
Topics: Business, Education, & Technology
Big Wins for 2015
• 10 BDPA Members in South Florida
• 5 Attendees to BDPA 40th Anniversary
• 3 Participants in HSCC
National BDPA Technology Conference37th Annual National Conference
August 17 - 22, 2015Washington, DC
• Technology Expo• Youth Mini-conference• Career Fair• Networking Activities• High School Computer Competition• Senior Management IT Forum
