The document outlines the agenda for the BDPA Richmond Chapter's monthly meeting on March 1, 2011, detailing officer roles, membership benefits, and upcoming events including a technology conference and scholarship opportunities. It emphasizes the organization's mission to educate and elevate through networking and educational programs. The document also includes strategic planning feedback and calls for volunteer engagement in events and community outreach.

1. www.bdparichmond.org March 1 st 2011 Monthly Meeting

2. Agenda Welcome Agenda Officers Member Benefits Overview New National Member Website National News October Strategy Planning Meeting Review Q1 Richmond Chapter Goals and Status Volunteer/Professional Opportunities Events Networking www.bdparichmond.org

3. 2011 Officers President – Christopher Parker Immediate Past President – Jamar Arvin VP Business Management – Melvin Washington VP Finance - Julia Harris Director of Communications – Jackie Pryor Director of Programs - Neil Baptiste Director of Fundraising – Chris McNeal Director of Education – Jamar Arvin Director of College Chapters – Joy Lynch Financial Secretary – Carol Garland www.bdparichmond.org

4. www.bdparichmond.org Our Mission..... BDPA is a global member-focused technology organization that delivers, manages and advocates programs and services that serve the economic and professional well being of its members, strategic partners, and community BDPA-Richmond VISION: “ EDUCATE TO ELEVATE” Vision

5. www.bdparichmond.org Membership Benefits WHY JOIN? NETWORKING EDUCATION COMMUNITY

6. www.bdparichmond.org NETWORKING LOCAL CHAPTER NATIONAL CONFERENCE EVENTS SOCIAL NETWORKING

7. www.bdparichmond.org WEBINARS I.T. INSTITUTE EXECUTIVE MENTORSHIP ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION NATIONAL CONFERENCE LOCAL CHAPTER

8. www.bdparichmond.org NATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS YOUTH PROGRAMS ADULT PROGRAMS LOCAL CHAPTER COMMUNITY

9. www.bdparichmond.org NEW ONLINE MEMBER COMMUNITY Create Profiles Search and Connect Collaborate Industry News Register Blogs Contribute (Wiki) Communicate

10. www.bdparichmond.org NEW ONLINE MEMBER COMMUNITY Update Your Profile Today!

11. www.bdparichmond.org National News NAVY – Information Warfare Partnership Oracle Scholarships dispersed ($50K, 11 students) $407,750 National Sales Commitments (All-state, Kraft) National BDPA Technology Conference & Career Expo August 3-6, 2011 (Chicago)

12. www.bdparichmond.org October 2010 Strategy Feedback Membership Programs Partnerships Fundraising 1) Explain Member Benefits 1) Publish 13 month calendar with topics 1) Corporate Advisory Council 1) Ideas were provided 2) Obtain Feedback on Interests 2) Allow college students to present topics 2) Attend other organization meetings as a group 3) Send mailings out to members 3) Reach out to technical centers 3) Marketing 4) Send packets to school counselors

13. www.bdparichmond.org Q1 Status

14. www.bdparichmond.org Strategy College Chapters Assessment Goals Obtain/Maintain active status Locate leadership Increase membership Cultivate a partnership IT Showcase participation The Plan

15. Volunteers Find/Research Meeting Speakers Lead Social Networking Team Help Research/Writing Grants Help with Fundraiser Research Help with Membership Drive Materials Help with Transformation Expo Handouts Adult Program Trainers Represent BDPA at other meetings Hospitality Distribute and Create information for Schools

16. National Conference National BDPA Technology Conference & Career Expo August 3-6, 2011 CHICAGO A Forum for IT Professionals Registration Type Early Bird Normal Late/Onsite Full Member $350.00 $500.00 $650.00 Non Member $450.00 $600.00 $750.00 Student $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 Chaperone/Coordinator $250.00 $250.00 $250.00

17. Scholarship Opportunity KLM Scholarship Foundation Distribute $10,000 per year to Virginia college students Scholarship Criteria Academic Achievement Extra-Curricular Participation Community Service Leadership Abilities 3 rd Annual Black & White Affair Charity Benefit – April 2, 2011 BDPA – Richmond Participation Joint Scholarship with KLM BDPA selects the recipient Task: Sell 20 tickets at a reduced price BDPA members need to RSVP by March 18, 2011 Promotional tool on college campuses Partner with KLM on future events More info to follow…

18. www.bdparichmond.org Networking