The BDPA New York Chapter newsletter outlines the organization's accomplishments in 2012, including community outreach initiatives and grants received, while expressing gratitude to members and supporters. Looking ahead to 2013, the chapter emphasizes the need for member participation in upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. Key scheduled events mentioned include networking and professional development meetings, as well as technology awareness activities.

1. BDPA
New York Chapter Newsletter
BDPA - NEW YORK
CHAPTER BOARD OF Good Morning BDPA New
DIRECTORS
York Members and Supporters,
Renetta English
President I hope you are enjoying the Holiday
Season. I would sincerely like to thank
Wanda Jackson all of you for your support in 2012.
Vice President of Finance
As I reflect on 2012, BDPA New York
Tyrone McKinney
Vice President of Membership
Chapter has much to be proud about this
year. A few of our accomplishments:
Denise Hamilton
Director of Education & National Chapter of the Year - 2nd Year in a Row
Community Outreach
Sponsorships / Grants / Donations
Carol Anthony
Director of IT Showcase $10,000 Community Grant Cigna
Stuart Holland $1500 Grant Career Communications Group
Director
of Corporate Relations $2500 Sponsorship UBS
Sean Reid $4250 Grant Chase Scholarships
Director of Grants and
Donations In kind Donations - Best Buy, Trader Joes,
Abundant Life Christian Center, Medgar Evers
Terence Hall
Communications Coordinator Preparatory School, Community Worship Center-
Nazarene, Lennox Road Baptist Church
Jasmine Crosby-Miller
Web Administrator Membership
Monthly Professional Development Meetings,
Glen Greene
Networking Events , Fundraisers
Nominating Committee Chair
Community Events
Judaea Yarde Lane Successful Technology Expos in Community for
Immediate Past President Black Family Technology Awareness Week
Citation Received from Brooklyn Borough
President for Black Family Technology
Awareness Week
Thank you Damon Holmes, BFTAW

2. Chair
Cyber Security Awareness Month - 2 Community
Events
Education
High School Computer Camp Team & Information
Technology Showcase Students Competed in
National Conference
Students presented Delaware Regional
UBS also Hosted a day of Workshops for Students
in the SITES Program and BDPA Program Meeting
Relationships
Continued relationships with partner organizations -
HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management
Systems Society), NABA, NBMBAA, NAAAHR,
Delta Sigma Theta - Queens Alumnae Chapter,
Medgar Evers Preparatory School
New Relationship
AFCEA, Bedford Academy, Medgar Evers College,
Crown Height Public Library
Donation Rockaway Youth Task Force
What did we do this year for our members and supporters?
Check our many highlights BDPA NY 2012 in Review .
As we enter 2013, I am excited to return as the President of the
New York Chapter. I must thank the members of the Executive
Board that joined me again along with the new members that
have stepped up to volunteer their many gifts and talents.
To be a successful chapter in New York we need member
participation. There are so many benefits when you are a
member of BDPA:
BDPA Job Board
http://www.itdiversitycareers.com/
Member speaking opportunities National, Regional
and Local Meetings
Members/ Businesses showcased in BDPA Today, BDPA
IRadio
Access to Linked In , Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter
Communities
Member Reward Program
One Time Fee
Discounts to thousands of restaurants and services

3. Excelsior College
Discount Tuition
CISSP Certification
Free enrollment for Unemployed Members w/ Grant
BDPA Member discounted rate
Free Subscription - Diversity Careers Magazine
Online Simulation / Game Programming Courses
More information on BDPA.org
Please contact Tyrone McKinney, Vice President of Membership
Management at vpmm@bdpa-ny.org to sign up/ re-new your
membership.
The following are the events that are scheduled from January -
March 2013:
January 9 Welcome to 2013 -
BDPA New York Meet & Greet
B. Smith's Restaurant, 320 W. 46th Street,
5:30pm - 8:00pm
http://bdpanyjanmeetandgreet.eventbrite.com/
January 17 Transforming Your IT Career in 2013
Presenter: Mr. Leo Rosa, VP of Technology
Recruiting at Bondstreet Group
Microsoft, 1290 Avenue of Americas, NY, NY
6:00pm - 8:00pm
http://bdpanytransformyourcareer.eventbrite.com/
January 21 Annual Martin Luther King Day Celebration
BAM Howard Gilman Opera House (Peter
Jay Sharp Building, 30 Lafayette Ave)-the
largest public New York celebration of the
great civil rights leader.Brooklyn, NY
February 7 Black Family Technology Awareness Week
Crown Heights Public Library, 3:30-6:00pm
Gaming Industry What Skills Do I need for the
Industry
Gaming Industry /Creating a Game using Scratch
Robotics Demonstration
February 8 Blacks @ Microsoft - Student Day

4. February 16 Black Family Technology Awareness Week
Crown Heights Public Library,
11:00 am - 3:00pm
March 15 Pharm IT
March Women in Tech Forum - BDPA NY
& National Association of Negro Business and
Professional Women's Clubs
Visit http://www.bdpa-ny.org/events.htm for more details.
I look forward to seeing you on January 9th at B.Smith's.
Happy New Year.
Renetta English, President
Volunteers Needed
Black Family Technology Awareness Week
Volunteers to Assist on the Day & Speakers
Contact Renetta English, President - pres@bdpa-ny.org
Finance
Scholarship & Award Dinner Committee Members
Finance Committee Co-Chair
Contact Wanda Jackson, VP of Finance - vpf@bdpa-ny.org
Membership / Member Services
Monthly Meeting Coordinator - Topics
Membership Committee Members
Contact Tyrone McKinney, VP of Membership Management -
vpmm@bdpa-ny.org
Student Information Technology Education and Scholarship
(SITES)
High School Computer Camp - begins Saturday, January 26th,
2013
Instructors -http://bdpa-ny.org/HSCC_Volunteer_Request.pdf
Presenters on Tech Topics, Location(s) for Spring Trip - Provide

5. a company tour as it integrates with technology
Contact Denise Hamilton, Director of Education and Community
Outreach - educ@bdpa-ny.org
Information Technology (IT) Showcase
Mentor to assist with student Research Papers
http://bdpa-ny.org/IT_Showcase_Volunteer_Request.pdf
Contact Carol Anthony, Director of Information Technology
Showcase - educ@bdpa-ny.org
Corporate Relations
Assistance with approaching sponsors, coordinating Corporate
Advisory Council, maintaining corporate/sponsorship database.
Contact Stuart Holland, Director of Corporate Relations -
corporate@bdpa-ny.org
Grants and Donations
Assistance with applying for grants and donations and following
up with submitted applications.
Contact Shawn Reid, Director of Grants and Donations -
grantcoordinator@bdpa-ny.org
Nominating Committee
Assistance with the conducting elections and canvasing chapter
for new leadership.
Contact Glen Greene, Nominating Committee Chair -
elections@bdpa-ny.org
Communications Team
Assistance with chapter communications to members and
supporters via varied social media and email blast tools.
Contact Terence Hall, Communications Coordinator -
info@bdpa-ny.org
Assistance with website maintenance (local & national), press
releases and posting events.
Contact Jasmine Miller, Web Coordinator - web@bdpa-ny.org
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6. About BDPA
BDPA (Black Data Processing Associates) is a non-profit organization of professionals working in or having an interest in the
Computer Science and Information Technology fields. BDPA has a diverse representation of information technology
professionals. Included amongst the organization's members are programmers, analysts, engineers, managers, instructors, and
entrepreneurs, to name a few.
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