This is the 'BDPA Monthly Newsletter' published in April 2002.

1. The April 2002
Monthly Newsletter BDPA MISSION
BDPA is a global member focused organ-
ization that positions its members at the
forefront of the IT industry. BDPA is committed
to delivering IT excellence to our members,
strategic partners, and community.
The official newsletter of the BDPA Information Technology Thought Leaders
Volume 1 Number 4 APRIL 2002
2002 Conference Receives STRONG Corporate Support
The BDPA 2002 Annual National Conference is off to an impressive start with strong
support and commitments from major corporations. In addition to event, equipment,
program and service sponsorships, to date, the conference has secured seven high-level
corporate executives as honorary chairpersons.
Perry Cliburn, CIO at Hewitt Associates LLC ; Steve Finnerty, Senior Vice President
PERRY CLIBURN,
and Chief Information Officer for Kraft Foods, Inc.; James S. Hunt, Senior Vice
JERRY MILLER
CIO President and Chief Financial Officer Walt Disney World® Resort; Frank W. Pollard, Senior Vice President and
HEWITT ASSOCIATES LLC
Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer Allstate Insurance Company; Chief Information Officer
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.
Joshua Isaac Smith, Chairman and Managing Partner, The Coaching Group, LLC; Jerry
Miller, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Sears, Roebuck and Co.,
and Jim Lewis, Senior Vice President, Multimarket Business Development & Public
Affairs, Walt Disney World® Resort.
The Honorary Chairpersons have committed to the mission and vision of the confer-
STEVE FINNERTY
ence and have pledged to bring more corporate support.
Senior Vice President and
Chief Information Officer
KRAFT FOODS, INC. The conference is BDPA's largest professional networking opportunity of the year. This
event draws hundreds of professionals, students, entrepreneurs, educators, researchers,
and corporate participants from across the country. FRANK W. POLLARD
Some of the advantages for corporations supporting the conference are: Senior Vice President and
Chief Information Officer
National exposure through over 40 chapters nationwide (over 2,000 members). ALLSTATE INSURANCE
COMPANY
an opportunity to showcase their products, services and career opportunities.
access to IT talent (entry, mid-level, top-level, executive/CIO) from across the
nation.
access to IT workshops & seminars
JAMES S. HUNT
Senior Vice President and ability to enhance corporate image in the African American community
Chief Financial Officer
WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort
ability to positively influence youth education towards technology
ability to learn about cutting-edge technology
ability to network with other IT executives at Golf Classic
The BDPA Annual National Conference provides an invaluable opportunity for corpo-
rations to invest in the future, while taking tremendous advantage of this event as a
resource for recruitment of high-level talented IT professionals and students. The
JOSHUA ISAAC SMITH
BDPA Annual National Conference is a one-of-a-kind IT experience addressing areas Chairman and Managing Partner
JIM LEWIS of IT from youth to high-level executives. See page 7 for sponsorship levels. THE COACHING GROUP, LLC
Senior Vice President
Multimarket Business Corporation interested in sponsorship may call 1-800-727-BDPA for more information.
Development & Public
Affairs
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
NEW
Walt Disney World® Resort
President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
BDPA NATIONAL OFFICE: Ernst & Young College Scholarship . . . . . . .3
6401 Golden Triangle Drive, Suite 450 BDPA SpotLight On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Greenbelt, MD 20770 Conference Sponsorship Program . . . . . . . .4
Phone: (301) 220-2180 BDPA & Household International . . . . . . .5-6
Fax: (301) 220-2185 Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities . . . . .7
Events Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

2. President’s Message: Corporate Participation
The main reason corporations participate in the BDPA National Conference is because they want
to tap into the BDPA talent pool of highly qualified diversity candidates. BDPA is the Premier
Organization for African Americans in Information Technology and our national conference
attracts Information Technology professionals from all around the country. Corporations can
expect to see over 2,500 Career Fair/Technology Expo attendees comprised of college grads,
entry level job seekers, seasoned IT professionals, managers and executives looking for a career
change.
Corporations also participate in the BDPA National Conference because they value their African
American employees and they want to offer them superior technical development and skill
enhancement opportunities. For example, BDPA will offer 2 day workshops in DB2 and JAVA
taught by top notch professionals from IBM Global Services and Sun Microsystems. These are
MILT HAYNES the same courses that are offered elsewhere at a much higher cost. In addition to the 2 day work-
BDPA shops, BDPA will offer over 30 workshops and seminars in topic categories such as Information
National President Technology, IT Leadership Development, Entrepreneurs and Small Business, Career
Development, and Academic. Corporations send their employees to the BDPA conference to take
advantage of the unique opportunity to learn from their peers and to share best practices. This
sends a clear message that they value technical skill development.
Additionally, corporations encourage their employees to actively participate as volunteers in the
“Corporations can delivery of the conference that enhances their coordination, leadership and program development
expect to see over skills. For example, AJ Pearson, IT Director at Household International also serves BDPA as the
Conference Delivery Manager for Workshops and Seminars. This is his second year serving in
2,500 Career
that capacity. AJ has introduced many new ideas that has increased the level of quality of the tech-
Fair/Technology nical training program. Through an extensive review of attendee feedback from previous confer-
Expo attendees com- ences, AJ has gained valuable insights that have allowed him to enhance the program offering
prised of college even more. Beyond his personal contribution, AJ has involved other Household employees in the
grads, entry level job planning and execution of the conference to take advantage of this significant employee devel-
opment opportunity.
seekers, seasoned IT
professionals, man- Some corporations participate in the conference because they are looking for qualified African
agers and executives American businesses to hire for IT staff augmentation and other services. They are faced with the
looking for a career challenge of diversifying their mix of vendors. They are looking for dependable vendors with
change.” proven track records of providing exceptional services. By participating in the Entrepreneur
Showcase, corporations can meet senior leaders and owners of African American businesses. The
conference theme of "Changing the Culture of IT: From Access to Ownership" will attract greater
numbers of African American businesses to the conference.
Community Outreach and Industry Recognition are other reasons that corporations participate in
the conference. They donate equipment, facilities, volunteer staff and dollars in support of com-
munity outreach programs. By sponsoring and providing speakers at meal events for the students
of the High School Computer Competition and the Youth Conference, and by participating in the
Community Outreach Plenary Sessions, corporations continue their long tradition of giving back
to the community. It is not just a coincidence that these are the same corporations that are highly
rated as great places to work for African Americans.
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4. Conference Sponsorship Program BDPA SPOTLIGHT ON...
Tony C. Lesesne and Woodie Lesesne
The Annual National BDPA Conference is our largest Chairman and President
Professional networking opportunity of the year. This event The Lesesne Media Group and IN FOCUS INTER-
draws hundreds of professionals, students, entrepreneurs, educa-
ACTIVE Magazine
tors, researchers, and corporate participants from across the
They have been identified as one of America's emerging "power
country.
couples" of the new millennium. Tony and Woodie Lesesne co-
publish the award winning IN FOCUS INTERACTIVE
During the 5-day event, African-American CIOs share their
Magazine. While Woodie operates as President and Chief
experience with their peers, while participants from across the
Operating Officer, Tony Lesesne serves as chairman and Chief
country take part in the Career Fair, explore the displays at the
Strategic Officer for IN FOCUS INTERACTIVE, and The
Technology Expo, and attend seminars, plenary sessions and
Lesesne Media Group.
workshops reflecting leading-edge technologies and strategies
for IT Professionals.
Woodie guides IN FOCUS INTERACTIVE Magazine, promot-
ing business innovation, integrity in leadership, cultural diversi-
The BDPA Annual National Conference provides an invaluable
ty and access to high technology and education. Woodie is more
opportunity for corporations to invest in the future, while taking
than a successful publisher; she consistently provides support to
tremendous advantage of this event as a resource for recruitment
women in business, youth and education, and small business
of high-level talented IT professionals and students.
development. She has received numerous awards including the
prestigious National Association of Women Business Owners
This program is implemented by National BDPA and is the
(NAWBO) Recognition Award 1997 and the Miami-Dade
major funding source for the organization. This program is
Chamber of Commerce Small Business Administration Media
designed for corporations interested in the highest level of
Advocate of the Year for the South Florida District and the State
national exposure and is often used by Corporations as a recruit-
of Florida in 1998. Woodie serves on several Boards, including
ing mechanism at the Career Fair.
The Miami Museum of Science and Planetarium, The Foot
Soldier Student Leadership Development Program, the
There are four sponsorship levels for this program:
Women's Business Development Center, and the Greater Miami
BRONZE LEVEL CONFERENCE PARTNER $5,000
Chamber of Commerce Board of Governors.
SILVER LEVEL CONFERENCE PARTNER $10,000
GOLD LEVEL CONFERENCE PARTNER $20,000
Her partner is the charismatic Tony C. Lesesne, truly a modern
PLATINUM LEVEL CONFERENCE PARTNER $50,000
day renaissance man. An accomplished trainer in business and
professional development with the INROADS organization, he
Visit us online for more information on the conference sponsor-
is also a writer, artist, and performance engineer. Tony is dedi-
ship program * http://www.bdpa.org/clead2002.cfm. Or you
cated to the development of people. As the founder of IN
can call us at (800) 727-BDPA.
FOCUS INTERACTIVE Magazine, Tony oversees the strategic
and logistic goals for the market development and expansion of
2002 Confirmed Conference Partners IN FOCUS. He is the architect of The Lesesne Media Group, a
(as of 3/15/2002) virtual organization focused on media, events, public relations,
PLATINUM training and entertainment. The Stubbs Entertainment Group
Your Corporation Goes Here! selected Tony as the 1997 J.M. Family African-American
GOLD Achiever in Business for South Florida and the Role Model of
Walt Disney World the Year. He has received the Vista award for support of educa-
SILVER tion after founding a non-profit organization called the Foot
Hewitt Associates Soldiers in 1993. The Foot Soldiers focuses on teaching inner-
Merck & Company city youth business and developmental skills as a preparation for
Progressive Insurance real-life opportunities.
Prudential Financial
BRONZE Together, they have crafted The Lesesne Media Group and IN
Edward Jones FOCUS INTERACTIVE Magazine. IN FOCUS has elevated
United Airlines the image and perception of women and minorities, as well as
CONFERENCE EVENT SPONSORS: leaders, across the board that are "ahead of the curve" in their
LearningIDEAS 'Classroom to Boardroom' Plenary Session approach to economic and societal solutions. They are com-
mitted to using their talents and resources to continue to make a
CONFERENCE SUPPORTERS: difference. They are the loving and proud parents of four beau-
LearningWare Inc. Software for HSCC
tiful boys.
So Florida Water Mgmt District Hardware for Conference
Registration Area
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5. BDPA Cultivates Strong Relationship with Household International
BDPA, over the years of its existence has grown to have a nation- seminars and workshops, having also led the seminar and work-
al reach directly impacting the lives of thousands of African- shop team in 2001 for the Chicago conference. AJ has been a
Americans who either work in the IT profession or aspire to do member of the BDPA Chicago Chapter since 1992 having
so. The mission of BDPA is a noble one in that it aspires to served on the board as Communications Director 1994 - 1995,
strengthen the IT industry in general and "…to position its along with Milt Haynes, National BDPA President, among oth-
members at the forefront of the information technology indus- ers. AJ was honored as 1995 Director of the Year by the Chicago
try." Being a volunteer organization, BDPA relies heavily upon Chapter.
the support of its membership to do critical functions necessary
to the survival of the organization. However, financially, being AJ is always looking to lend a hand to promote IT as a career
not-for-profit BDPA at the national level as well as at many of choice for African-Americans. In 1996 AJ and a handful of other
the local chapters depend on relationships with corporations for Chicago area IT executives led by Carl Williams, then VP of
financial support. This support is amassed in a number of ways, Amoco and currently CIO of Principal Financial, founded the
for example: Information Technology Senior Management Forum (ITSMF).
ITSMF is a national group of minority IT executives and IT
Direct corporate sponsorship grants entrepreneurs. During 2000 and 2001 AJ served as Chair of the
Grants from corporate philanthropic foundations Finance Committee and continues as an active member of
Fundraising events such as awards and education banquets ITSMF.
Advertising within BDPA publications
Paying membership dues of employees Q: AJ, can you speak about how Household became a
BDPA Chicago Sponsor.
BDPA has carefully planted and cultivated
key relationships with corporations, some of which AJ: Our then CIO attended the CIO Reception at
are multinational in their scope of operations. BDPA Kraft, I believe back in late 1992 with one of our
recognizes that many of the programs that are cur- HR Managers, Debra Jackson, who is a well-
rently being offered would be much more difficult to known and very active member of BDPA. Debra
execute without partnering with many of the corpora- got the CIO to commit to making Household a
tions it counts among its supporters. President Level Sponsor that night at the reception
and the rest is history. This level of support has
Household International is one such supporter that continued right into 2002. Over the years
BDPA has built a strong partnership with since 1993. A.J. Pearson Household's strong support of BDPA garnered it
Director of Business Systems
Household International the coveted Chicago Chapter Corporate Sponsor of
Household is a 124 year old 100 billion plus in assets the Year Award in 1993 and 1994. To qualify for this
Fortune 200 consumer finance company headquartered in honor Household did a number of things:
Prospect Heights, Illinois (a northwest suburb of Chicago) with
over 35,000 employees worldwide in North America and Provided PC's for the Chapter's student competition team
Europe. A few of its best known brands are Household Finance for two years running.
Corporation (HFC), Beneficial Finance Corporation (BFC) and Sponsored the BDPA float in the annual Bud Billiken Day
Household Bank Visa and Mastercard. There are over 2500 IT Parade on Chicago's Southside
professionals across the corporation who provide all Information Household employees were active on a number of the key
Technology services to the corporation. William F. Aldinger is committees and teams such as
CEO and Chairman of Household. Kenneth M. Harvey is the Marketing Department,
Executive Vice President and CIO. High School Computer Club,
Volume 1 Number 4
High School Computer Competition Team,
AJ Pearson is one of the many corporate champions BDPA relies Communication Department,
upon to help establish and maintain corporate partnerships. AJ, a Election Committee, etc.
Chicago native, is Director of Business Systems at Household Household hosted a CIO Reception at its headquarters in
supporting the HFC and BFC businesses. AJ has a staff of 45 1994.
reporting to him through 5 managers. AJ has been a Household The lead coordinator for the High School Computer
employee for 16 years, having served in the Internal Audit Competition Team, Perry Mitchell, then a Household
Department, as Assistant VP (AVP) of Disaster Recovery, employee, led the team to place number one in the BDPA
Assistant to the CIO, and AVP Retail Services Collections National High School Computer Competition two years run-
Systems. AJ is one of the founding members of the Household ning, 1994 and 1995. It should be noted that Perry was hon-
African-American Networking Group (AANG) which is com- ored by Household for his role in working with the High
prised of management level employees. School Competition team and helping them place first in the
April 2002
nation by having lunch with the Chairman and CEO, Bill
AJ is currently working on the BDPA 2002 National Conference Aldinger"
team serving as the Conference Delivery Manager (CDM) for

6. Q: That is really an impressive track record! Can you port of BDPA by the CIO and the positive impression the
speak about more recent activities of Household in relation organization has made on Household management in general,
to BDPA? a number of these folks will be in Orlando at the conference in
August. In addition, we are currently working with senior IT
AJ: Household remains committed to supporting BDPA management to finalize Household's role in this year's confer-
whenever and wherever. One of the most recent high points of ence in Orlando. We at Household expect to continue to have
the relationship between Household and BDPA was during the an increasing impact on BDPA.
2001 BDPA National Conference in Chicago. Since Chicago is
Household's home, Household's CIO, Ken Harvey, Executive Q: Finally, I'm curious. When and how did you first hear
Vice President, reasoned Household should play a major role about BDPA.
in showing out-of-town guests of BDPA a really memorable
time. I met with Ken along with the VP of HR, Mike Wood AJ: From years back I have always been searching for a
ward and two of Mike's managers, Al Crook and Brian Little. way to help myself and others make the most of opportunities
Out of that meeting Ken decided to make Household a Gold that are out there. Back in the early 80's I was President of an
Level Conference Partners. Later, BDPA National asked Ken organization, Systems Programmers Society (SPS) of Chicago,
to be a co-chair of the Chicago Conference. Ken didn't hesitate that aspired to be what BDPA has become. Henry Patrick, who
and personally lent his name to the conference and helped pro- is now also a member of BDPA Chicago, was the Chairman of
mote it. To lend weight to his commitment to be a co-chair not SPS. While we never got beyond the one Chicago chapter, I
just in name only Ken decided to host a well-attended remember someone from BDPA giving a presentation at the
Thursday night cocktail reception open to all BDPA regis- DuSable Museum on the organization. It wasn't until years
trants. As a memento of the occasion Household gave each later when I went to the 1992 BDPA Awards Banquet that I
guest a folding beach chair with the Household name and logo remembered that meeting. Since then I have been enthused
on the chair and its case. Household went even further by par- about helping BDPA prosper and grow, first working with the
ticipating in the Career Fair both days. Finally, Ken spoke at Chicago Chapter and later helping with the National confer-
the Friday night Dignitaries Reception reiterating Household's ence. BDPA has done a lot locally in Chicago and nationally.
strong commitment to continue partnering with BDPA into the However, I continue to dream as many do such as Milt
future. Haynes, Wayne Hicks, Renee McClure, Wendy Wonsley, and
Ricky Penick that for BDPA, the best is yet to come! We are
We must not forget too that a number of Household employees on the edge of a break through that will catapult BDPA into
attended the conference and volunteered in a variety of areas ever growing national prominence. To the extent that I can
to help the conference go over smoothly. help, I want to be a part of what one day will be a great legacy
passed on to future generations of African-Americans.
Q: Your CIO seems to be really supportive of BDPA. He is Hopefully, those yet to come IT professionals will be part of
a great example of how senior corporate management can an organization that will be international in scope with tens of
get involved. thousands of members who are supporting each other, for their
mutual benefit and to help make the world a better place to
AJ: I agree. Even prior to the conference I was able to live and work for generations to come.
keep Ken informed on BDPA's activities and programs. Since I
have represented Household as a Corporate Sponsor on the CORPORATE
BDPA Chicago Corporate Advisory Council (CAC) for a num-
ber of years, I try to keep Ken and his direct reports informed SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
about BDPA events. In 1999 and again in 2000, the CAC
invited Ken to participate on a panel of local CIO's at the Contact BDPA Corporate Relations at
annual BDPA Chicago CAC CIO Reception. In fact, Ken was (800) 727-BDPA
so enthusiastic in his participation on the panel, the second
For more information.
year of his participation Ken was asked to emcee the panel.
Visit our web-site:
Q: What sort of things are you currently involved in rela- www.BDPA.org
tive to BDPA?
AJ: This year me along with a number of Household staff
continue to support BDPA by again helping to plan the 2002 NAACP Career Fairs
conference seminars and workshops. I have had the assistance April 16 Chicago, IL Navy Pier
of a number of Household staff who are BDPA members of April 17 Charlotte, NC Hilton Downtown Charlotte
April 23 New York City, NY Madison Square Garden
the Chicago Chapter that I just have to give credit to: Chris May 6 Woodland Hills, CA Hilton Woodland Hills
Cumberbatch, Johnny Garner, Adrian Greenwood, Namon May 7 Los Angeles, CA Radisson Airport Hotel
Tarpley, Brian Little, Eric Gaydu, Ken Barber, Debra Jackson, May 14 Denver, CO Denver Marriott Tech Center
and Jim Burt. These folks have all been extremely supportive May 20 Falls Church, VA Fairview Park Marriott
in helping with various tasks for BDPA. Given the huge sup-
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7. BDPA IT Golf Classic at SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Disney's Osprey Ridge Golf® Course
Contact BDPA Corporate Relations at (800) 727-BDPA
August 10, 2002
For more information. Visit our web-site www.BDPA.org
REGISTRATION FEES:
$200.00 per Individual / $800.00 per Foursome
Includes: CONFERENCE and CAREER FAIR
Green fees & golf cart for 18 holes of golf (Scramble format) Sponsorship Packages
Round trip transportation from Disney's Contemporary® Resort to
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On course snacks and beverages
Golf Award Luncheon following tournament
Post Card Sponsorship Newsletter Sponsorship
Contest/Prizes/Awards E-mail Banner Web Banner
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS: Conference Tote Bags Conference Registration
Driving Range Sponsorship $500 Golf Outing Workshop Proceedings Book
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Registration table signage Chapter Presidents' Breakfast Board of Directors' Luncheon
Recognition in selected conference publications** Dignitaries Reception Executive Reception
Bogie Sponsorship $500 Hospitality Receptions Opening Reception
Signage at a hole Youth/HSCC Conference Breakfast
Golf Award Luncheon table signage Youth/HSCC Lunch Youth/HSCC Dinner
Recognition in selected conference publications** Plenary Session (3) Prayer Breakfast
Beverage Cart Sponsorship $1,000 Awards Banquet (10 per table) Prayer Breakfast (10 per
Signage on beverage cart table)
Registration table signage Awards Banquet Package*
1 Golfer* * Ten (10) invitations to Awards Banquet Executive
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Souvenir Items Sponsorship $1,000 quet table, 1 full-page ad in the banquet program book
Registration table signage (deadlines apply)
Company logo on item IN-KIND
Recognition in selected conference publications** Youth Conference Computers and printers
Photo Gallery Sponsorship $1,200 HSCC Computers and printers
Photo gallery signage at the awards luncheon Workshop/Internet Computers and printers
Registration table signage Cyber Cafe
Recognition in selected conference publications** HSCC and Youth Conference Program Support
Birdie Sponsorship $1,500 REGISTRATION:
Signage on golf carts Pay by Pay after One
Golf Award Luncheon table signage day
2 Golfers* 5/30/02 5/30/02 Pass
2 invitations to the Dignitaries Reception Member $350 $550 $200
Recognition in selected conference publications** Non-Member $500 $700 $275
Hole in 1-Sponsorship $2,500 Student $200 $200 $100
Contact us for Ala Carte Pricing on the Awards Banquet,
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Display car on golf course with company message
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Golf Award Luncheon)
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