1. Cincinnati Chapter’s 2009 Contribution to the BDPA Mission
In 2009, The Cincinnati Board of Director’s approach to managing was focused on substantially
growing BDPA membership and providing outstanding member services. The chapter additionally
expanded outreach service. The chapter continued to increase the use of technology to manage
business processes. Overall, the chapter supported the BDPA as a powerful advocate for our
stakeholder’s interests in the technology industry by providing the following services:
President and Past President joined Cincinnati State & Community Technical College IT
Advisory Committee for Management Technology Program.
Partnered with Cincinnati Professional Minority Organization (NSBE, NABA, NBMBA and
Inroads) to host December Holiday Party.
Provided Project Management Learning Series
Chapter representation in all 4 National Board Meetings
Insured the organization; D&O and Liability
Maintained strategic alliance relationships to increase the Cincinnati Corporate Advisory
Council membership growth and participation by securing key corporate decision makers to
advise the BDPA Cincinnati Executive Board
Conducted Computer Camp session, training for 16 students
Maintained Cincinnati Technology Center
Held the BDPA Midwest Regional Computer Competition in June with over 45 student in
attendance.
Sponsored 4 students for High School Computer Camp
Maintained a data repository site that is assessable by the local board members and the
national organization to share best practices
Increased corporate members participation within BDPA Programs
Increased corporate sponsors’ in-kind donations
Increased SITES Funding through fundraisers
Increased member participation which broadens the chapter’s community outreach efforts
Secured corporate participation assistance for instructors to facilitate training of our youth
education programs
Executed budget process improvement
Used technology to decrease administration support needs for the organization.
The Cincinnati Chapter has worked very diligently to provide value to all stakeholders and meet
BDPA objectives. We clearly understand that BDPA is a conglomerate of chapters and without
their support we could not accomplish the goals of BDPA.
Janice A. Lee, MBA, PMP
2009 President BDPA – Cincinnati Chapter