This article discusses the importance of data quality assurance for IT professionals. It notes that as data is increasingly shared between systems, data quality problems have become more common. The article recommends conducting a data quality assessment on a pilot project to demonstrate existing data quality issues to management and gain their support in addressing these issues. It states that data cleansing, which involves defining error types, finding errors, and correcting them, is a key part of ensuring data quality. Selecting a pilot project that interfaces with many other systems can emphasize the widespread effects of data quality problems. Maintaining high data quality will become even more crucial as companies transition between legacy and new systems.

1. BDPA MISSION
The
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY THOUGHT LEADERS BDPA is a global member
focused organization that
positions its members at
the forefront of the IT indus-
try. BDPA is committed to
Monthly Newsletter
delivering IT excellence to
our members, strategic
partners, and community.
The official newsletter of the BDPA Information Technology Thought Leaders
Volume 1 Number 6 JUNE 2002
The IT Job Market for Displaced Professionals
By Reginald J. Gardner, National BDPA Vice President, Member Services
According to "Financial Times, Technology Job Watch", there were placed BDPA members have a clear picture of the fierce competition
over 300,000 IT job cuts in the United States from July 2000 to March they face in looking to continue their IT Careers, and the necessity for
2002. Two years of corporate merger activity, followed by the "dot- preparation. I might also add that this is noteworthy information for
com" crash, and a downturn in the economy (a.k.a. recession), has BDPA members that feel their jobs are "safe".
shifted the IT market to an employers market. The result is the largest
pool of unemployed IT workers EVER! According to "Computer World", April 29th edition, the "typical" H-
1B visa worker is: Male, Indian, Systems Analyst or Programmer (with
The IT unemployed can readily be slotted into one of three categories. multiple IT skills), makes around $53K annually, possesses a Master's
First, there are employees "squeezed out" by mergers and acquisi- Degree (or higher), and is seeking a permanent position in the U.S.
tions. 80% of layoffs in 2001 were due to some form of corporate BDPA member, can you compete with this individual for an IT job?
restructuring. Second, there are the Dot-com refugees. There have
been over 105,000 job cuts announced by Internet Companies since No one has all of the answers on how to compete in this job market.
January 2001. Third, skilled veterans with experience in a particular Your skills, attitude, timing, and luck will all play a part. However,
job or industry, but with skill sets in older technologies (Assembler, here are some tips that will hopefully help.
Cobol) were let go. Stay positive.
Keep your skills up to date. If they're not; seek additional
There are approximately 10.4 Million IT professionals in the United
training to get them up to date.
States. Of those, 200,000 (or 2%) are now unemployed. Even as the
economy bounces back, new IT jobs won't be added in significant Make sure your resume can sell your proven skills and experi-
numbers. Many companies have adapted to operating with fewer ence. Be as specific as possible
employees, and are reluctant to grow labor costs. Target companies that are financially sound. Consider opportu-
nities in Non-IT companies. There are more Non-IT than IT com-
As displaced IT Professionals search for that next assignment, they panies.
are sure to find out that the competition is fierce. Not only is there Network - keep in touch with trends in the industry. Keep in
competition from other recently displaced veterans, but there is also touch with your BDPA contacts
competition from two other formidable entities. First, there are the Register and attend the BDPA Conference in Orlando.
new Computer Science graduates. This group comes equipped with Enroll in Seminars and Workshops of your choice. Hopefully,
four years of computer training in the "state of the art" technology. In this experience will assist you in landing that next opportunity.
addition, their starting salaries are much lower than what an employ- http://www.bdpa.org/conference.cfm
er would have to pay for an experienced worker (along with the addi-
tional training expenses for "retooling"). Second, and most impor- Join BDPA-Jobs yahoogroups to post your resume and to
tant, are the H-1B visa employees. For those of you who don't know, get access to postings for job opportunities and contractor
H-1B visa holders are workers from foreign countries that have gov- assignments.
ernmental approval to work in the United States. Numerous compa- Send mail to: BDPA-Jobs-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.
nies in the U.S. utilize H-1B workers to fill employment gaps because I hope to see you in Orlando, August 7th - 11th.
of a "perceived" shortage of qualified U.S. workers.
Let me clearly state that I am NOT against foreign workers in the U.S.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
job market. College Student Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Annual Youth Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
As an IT manager in Corporate America, and a dedicated BDPA Data Quality Assurance for IT Prac. . . . . .5
member whose mission is to "Bridge the Digital Divide", I fully Establishing a BDPA Chapter . . . . . . . . . .6
understand both sides of this issue. In my IT Manager role, I have
NAACP Career Fair Schedule . . . . . . . . . .6
hired extremely qualified U.S. workers (by the way, I don't seem to
have a problem finding them), and yes, I also have H-1B visa work- Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities . . .7
ers on my team. (I am a firm believer and advocate, of a Diverse, BDPA IT Golf Classic Sponsorship . . . . .7
High Performing Team). This article is an attempt to ensure that dis- BDPA Events Calendar . . . . . .Back Cover

2. Welcome to the
BDPA Monthly
Newsletter
As a service to our members, the
BDPA Monthly Newsletter is
distributed to provide pertinent
information on National BDPA Your world is complex.
activities.
The BDPA Monthly Newsletter
will entail such things as: Career
and Professional Development Work doesn’t have to be.
guidelines, “hot” technical
skills, job opportunities, member
profiles, upcoming Professional
and Social events, vision and
thought leadership articles from We trust what you know.
the National Executive
Committee as well as other
BDPA members.
Hopefully, you will find this pub-
lication to be informative and
insightful. We welcome your
input on the newsletter.
Comments, suggestions, and
opinions can be sent to:
editor@BDPA.org.
ENJOY!
Reginald J. Gardner
National BDPA Vice
President, Member Services
As an industry leader in human resources and
management consulting, Hewitt is afforded the
opportunity to consult to the largest corporations
Publication Committee:
in the world. For information on how to become
an Associate at Hewitt, please visit us online at
Letitia Andrews http://www.hewitt.com/careers.
(Nokia)
Hewitt Associates is an equal opportunity employer.
Reggie Gardner
(Sears, Roebuck & Co.)
Anita L.Vega
(OCCI-NY)
The BDPA Monthly Newsletter
Christopher A. Williams Mailed and electronically forwarded to over 15,000 We have a new address!
(DeVry University) of our members, friends and supporters
Ad Space is available in several 2002 issues BDPA NATIONAL OFFICE:
1-page rate $1500.00 Suite 450
1/2-page rate $1000.00 6401 Golden Triangle Drive
Two page limit on ad space each month. Greenbelt, MD 20770
Act right away!
Phone: (301) 220-2180
For information, contact Fax: (301) 220-2185
BDPA National Office at : Email: office@bdpa.org
(800) 727-BDPA or info@BDPA.org
2 The BDPA Monthly Newsletter

3. BDPA 2002
CONFERENCE
CENTRAL
COLLEGE STUDENT TRACK
This conference provides an opportunity for college students to network with expe-
rienced IT professionals, secure internships and employment interviews with major
corporations and increase both technical and professional skills.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
LEADING EDGE SEMINAR TRACKS
IT Leadership Development
ZIP DRIVE Your Career with the RIGHT MENTOR
"DSL" Your Career - 5 Key Steps to Relationship Building
Parlay Your Skills in Technology into Entrepreneurial Success
Wealth Building Strategies
DYNAMIC OPENING CEREMONY
Network with over 500 IT Professionals from around the country
Meet some of the nation's top ranking CIO's
SIGNATURE PLENARY SESSIONS
“Changing the Culture of IT: From Access to Ownership” “
“From Classroom-To-Boardroom:Distance Learning &
Community Technology Centers”
“Digital Divide Solutions: From University to Community to IT Professionals”
CAREER FAIR & TECHNOLOGY EXPO
Friday, August 9 10:00am to 6:00pm
Saturday, August 10 10:00am to 4:00pm
Free admission with resume
Admission into BDPA's town hall meeting
Demonstrations by top companies in the IT industry
Employers ready to hire for : programming, web development,
engineering, IT sales, management and more.
BRING PLENTY OF RESUMES FOR ON SITE INTERVIEWS
Volume 1 Number 6
OUTSTANDING NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
Dignitaries Reception
Entrepreneurs Forum
Awards Banquet (sponsored by Walt Disney World)
Prayer Breakfast …AND MORE!!
Register at www.bdpa.org
BDPA NATIONAL OFFICE:
June 2002
SUITE 450
6401 GOLDEN TRIANGLE DRIVE
GREENBELT, MD 20770
PHONE: (800) 727-BDPA FAX: (301) 220-2185
3

4. at 5:00p.m., unless other instructions are provided at the confer-
BDPA 2002 ence.
CONFERENCE CONFERENCE REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
CENTRAL
LEADING EDGE BDPA SEMINAR TRACKS
Higher Education: The Right Choice
Effective Writing/Resume Writing
BDPA Presents its Annual Youth Conference !! Time Management Skills for Beginners
Wednesday, AUGUST 7th - Friday, AUGUST 9th The Real World: After High School
At Disney's Contemporary® Resort Designing a Free Web Page
PC Building Workshops
The Youth Conference provides an environment where young Using PowerPoint for School Presentations
people in grades nine through twelve have an opportunity to
take part in a conference with a focus on Youth and IT topics. WALT DISNEY WORLD SEMINARS & TOURS
The Youth Conference will include interactive, hands-on work- Write Your Own Ticket to Disney Magic
shops and Seminars by which participants will gain valuable The Gadget Gang
exposure to leading-edge technology. The Youth Conference Disney's Magical Connections Tour"
will also provide networking opportunities with executives and
Experience firsthand Disney's use of technology
young entrepreneurs who are pursuing academic and profes-
sional futures in the computer technology industry.
OUTSTANDING NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
Meet other outstanding High School peers
Youth Conference participants will also take part in the College
Expo where they will secure information on Colleges and High School Computer Competition
Universities with Information Technology programs and have a Awards Banquet (sponsored by Walt Disney World)
chance to meet with college representatives to learn more High School Student Dance
about these programs. …AND MORE!!
The Youth Conference will take place Wednesday, August 7th
through Friday, August 9th, from 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. The con- High School Student Registration Only $150
ference will be during the day only, except for a possible Register at www.bdpa.org
evening activity the evening of Thursday, 8/8. The cost of the Phone: 800-727-BDPA
Conference is $150 per Youth. More details will be provided
later. Parents or guardians of Youth Conference attendees are Don't miss this opportunity to take part in a conference
responsible for picking up their child(ren) at the end of each day specifically tailored to meet the needs of today's Youth!
WORKSHOP 1 WORKSHOP 2
Write Your Own Ticket to Disney Magic The Gadget Gang
This workshop describes the technologies and skills needed to This workshop provides an insider's view into how Walt Disney
create and support ticketing and systems at Walt Disney World World Resort creatively applies new technologies to increase
Resort. Biometrics, wired and wireless networks, the innova- Magic for the Guest. Presenters from the IT New Technology
tion of Disney's FastPass are among the topics to be covered Group will provide a glimpse into a typical day -- one in which
in this Show and Tell session. Your hosts will be technicians they get paid to play with digital toys, robots and other fun stuff.
who actually work in the Magic Kingdom, DisneyQuest and Find out about the next cool innovation that may be coming to
other entertainment venues at the Walt Disney World Resort. Disney's Theme Parks and Resorts. Talk with the Gadget
Learn about the education and skills you need to succeed in a Gang and learn how technologies are applied to enhance every
technical support role. aspect of your Guest experience. Come prepared to learn and
have fun!
2002 CORPORATE SPONSORS*
GOLD LEVEL ASSOCIATE LEVEL
Compuware (Detroit) Blackwell Consulting Services (Chicago)
CincyTechUSA (Cincinnati)
PRESIDENT LEVEL Convergys (Cincinnati)
ABN AMARO (Chicago) Fifth Third Bank (Cincinnati)
Computer Associates (Chicago) Global Lead Management Consulting (Cincinnati)
Hewitt Associates (Chicago) Performigence (Detroit)
Household International (Chicago) PlanetFeedback (Cincinnati)
Kraft Foods (Chicago) Westinghouse Savannah River Site (CSRA)
DIRECTOR LEVEL
Procter & Gamble (Cincinnati) (*List of Corporate Sponsors as of press time)
GE Aircraft Engines (Cincinnati) Contact BDPA at 800.727-2372 or by e-mail (info@bdpa.org) to
learn more about the corporate sponsorship program
4 The BDPA Monthly Newsletter

5. DATA QUALITY ASSURANCE FOR IT PRACTITIONERS
BY Mark Ofori-Kyei and Jimmie Lister
The use of information technology in business has exploded bling of data. In its simplest form, data cleansing involves the
globally. Access to data is no longer a luxury, it's a business definition of error types, the search for errors, and the correc-
requirement. Data is passed between many systems via multi- tion of errors. The data quality assessment is the forum for doc-
ple interfaces. Internets, intranets, Enterprise Resource umenting the reasons that the data cleansing activity is neces-
Planning systems, and Customer Relationship Management sary. It is critical for data product improvement.
systems all need data.
Getting Started:
The fact that data is constantly being changed to satisfy system It is important to make management aware of data quality
requirements has led to many data quality problems. The most issues and gain their support to address these issues. The best
recent large scale data quality problem was the infamous Year way to do this is by executing a data quality assessment on a
2000 date problem. Companies spent a large part of their IT pilot project. This will provide management some insight to
budget to solve the Y2K problem and in many cases they were existing data quality issues and the potential impact on the bot-
forced to put off their investments in ERPs, CRMs, etc. Now tom line. When selecting the pilot project, it is valuable to
that the Y2K scare is over, it is time to make the change from select a project that has a lot of interfaces. The assessment
legacy systems to the latest and greatest applications. This will should be limited to a single data entity in the system so that
involve the creation of numerous interfaces, data migrations this data item can be analyzed thoroughly and quickly. It will
and conversions, and the obseletion of defunct systems. All of also emphasize to management the far reaching effects of a
these activities contribute greatly to data quality problems. single data entity.
Keep in mind that today's latest and greatest applications will
someday become legacy applications. Conclusion:
This article is a brief introduction to data quality. It is imperative
Data quality is the ability of data to consistently meet cus- to learn more about the topic to prevent major data quality
tomer's expectations. In order for data to meet customer problems. The number of data quality resources available to IT
requirements, it must be accurate, timely, clearly defined, valid, professionals is increasing. Two of the best resources on the
complete, precise, accessible, non-redundant, etc. If data does web are the INFOIMPACT site maintained by Larry P. English
not have these attributes, many expensive problems may (www.infoimpact.com) and the site maintained by MIT's Total
occur. For example, a company discovered that it was not Data Quality Management Program (http://web.mit.edu/tdqm/).
invoicing 4 percent of its orders. This amounted to $80 million These sites are an excellent launching pad because they pro-
in unpaid orders. vide you with links to other resources as well as current infor-
mation on the topic.
Addressing Data Quality Issues:
It is important to realize that data quality problems exist and
that there are formal methods to uncover and solve these prob- References:
lems. These methods include data quality assessments, data English, Larry, Improving Data Warehouse and Business Information
definition and architecture improvement, and data cleansing. Quality, Wiley Computer Publishing, 1999
The data quality assessment is critical to improving data quali-
Jonathan I. Maletic and Andrian Marcus, Data Cleansing: Beyond
ty because it is the catalyst to uncovering problems and pro- Integrity and Analysis, Proceedings of the 2000 Conference on
vides the basis for process and product improvement. Information Quality
A data quality assessment involves evaluating a system or a Roger Drabick, A Process Model of Software Quality Assurance /
group of systems for compliance to data quality requirements. Software Quality Engineering, Software Quality Professional, Volume
The assessment will address areas such as data definition Two, Issue Four, September 2000
quality and data architecture quality as well as accuracy, preci-
Laure Berti, From Data Source Quality to Information Quality: The
sion, timeliness, etc. It is valuable to gather metrics associated
Relative Dimension, Proceedings of the 1999 Conference on
with these assessment areas so that process improvement Information Quality.
activities can be measured against a baseline. The assessment
process involves interviews of technical support personnel as
Volume 1 Number 6
Authors:
well as system users to gain a better understanding of system Mark Ofori-Kyei
data flows and potential data quality flaws. Customer surveys Mark is an IT Specialist at ON Semiconductor where he is primarily
can also be used to shed light on problem areas. responsible for the implementation and maintenance of Oracle applica-
tions. He is certified as a Software Quality Engineer by the American
Society for Quality. Mark is Vice President of the Phoenix Chapter.
Data definition and architecture improvement is the process of
Mark's email address is
improving the definition of data to ensure that the documented mark.ofori-kyei@onsemi.com .
definition of the data is represented properly in the system. Are
the data names representative of the data item and do they fol- Jimmie Lister
low data naming standards ? Does the data conform to the Jimmie is a Data Base Administrator at ON Semiconductor who is
business rules ? Does the system definition of the data meet responsible for supporting Oracle and DB2 databases as well as pro-
the customer's expectations ? Does the data meet the require- viding technical guidance to the corporate data center opera-
ments for valid value sets ? All of these questions should be tions. He also has expertise in the data administration area.
considered when trying to improve data definition and architec- Jimmie is the Treasurer for the Phoenix Chapter. Jimmie's email
June 2002
ture. address is jimmie.lister@onsemi.com .
Data cleansing is the process of reengineering data to meet
the customer's requirements. This may include updating a
record with good data, data decomposition, and the reassem-
5

6. ESTABLISHING A BDPA CHAPTER 4. The plan should show how the proposed chapter will further
the knowledge of the information technology industry in the
We have had many requests about starting a BDPA chapter in community
your town. There are three very important documents you 5. The plan should show how the proposed chapter will attract
need: corporate sponsors
6. The plan should demonstrate how your chapter will field a
1. The BDPA Bylaws team in the National High School Computer Competition
2. The New Chapter Interest Group Start-Up Guide If any of the charter members are members of another chap-
3. Chapter President Guide ter, their membership dues must be current. Their member-
ships will be transferred after the chapter becomes chartered
These documents will guide you through the process of estab- Once the chapter becomes chartered, the National Finance
lishing a local chapter. It explains the mission, vision, objec- Vice President will forward the local chapter portion of dues
tives, benefits & goals of this organization. Listed below are the to the new chapter Finance Vice President.
8 things you need to do initially. If the chapter is not accepted, the individuals who are mem-
bers of a current chapter will remain as such. Those indi-
1. Recruit business associates and friends that are interested viduals who are not currently members of an existing chap-
in BDPA. ter have the option of becoming members of the chapter
2. Contact the BDPA National Office to receive BDPA materials nearest to them or of any chapter of their choice.
and identify the chapter closest to the Chapter Interest
Group. New Chapter Administration
3. Contact the closest chapter and develop a mentor relation-
ship. Each Chapter Interest Group must elect officers to manage the
4. Schedule an interest group meeting. The National Office, business operations of the chapter. At start-up these officers
National Membership Management Vice President and cur- should include: President, Vice President Business
rent BDPA members can assist with the presentation on Management (President Elect), Vice President of Finance.
BDPA and to answer questions. Chapter Interest Groups should also appoint a Vice President
5. Prepare a project plan identifying a date to complete the of Membership Management, Vice President of Business
Chapter Interest Group charter application package. Management, Vice President of Strategy and Planning and a
6. Establish a meeting schedule identifying the Chapter Vice President of Member Services. Before elections, it should
Interest Group charter tasks to be completed. be determined how long the term of office will be. Currently, the
7. Provide monthly status reports to the National Membership majority of chapters have two-year terms.
Management Vice President on the Chapter Interest Groups
progress.
8. Access the Internet regularly to network and receive valu-
able information from the National BDPA Web site. Brooks C. Baker
Vice President of Membership Management
New Chapter Application Policy BBaker@bdpa.org
To establish a new local chapter of Black Data Processing
Associates, the following are required and must be submitted to
the National Membership Management Vice President, 30 days
prior to a quarterly National BDPA Board of Directors Meeting:
Site of the proposed new chapter must be at least 50 miles
from the nearest chartered BDPA chapter. If a BDPA chap-
ter exists within a 50-mile radius of the proposed new chap-
ter, the chapter interest group must submit a letter of support
from each of the chartered BDPA chapter(s) nearest to it.
CORPORATE
A letter of intent signed by a minimum of 15 "full" paid mem-
berships. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
A listing of the local chapter officers for the first year of oper- Contact BDPA Corporate Relations at
ation. (800) 727-BDPA
A copy of the local chapter bylaws (see national bylaws). For more information, visit our web-site:
A copy of the application for article of incorporation. www.BDPA.org
Full dues for the 15 charter members - $75 for full members
and $15 for students must be remitted with corresponding
membership applications
A written action/strategic plan for the first year of operation: NAACP Career Fairs
1. The plan is to show what the proposed chapter's plans are June 4 Miami Miami Beach Convention Center
for the coming year to further the mission of BDPA. June 11 Atlanta Georgia World Congress Center
2. The plan should reflect the programs that the proposed June 25 Boston Boston Marriott Newton
chapter will used to increase the knowledge and marketabil-
http://www.naacpjobfair.com
ity of its members.
3. The plan should show how proposed chapter will attract new
members
6 The BDPA Monthly Newsletter

7. BDPA IT Golf Classic at
Disney's Osprey Ridge Golf® Course
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
August 10, 2002 Contact BDPA Corporate Relations at (800) 727-BDPA
REGISTRATION FEES: For more information. Visit our web-site www.BDPA.org
$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
Disney's Osprey Ridge Golf® Course. Advertising
Arrive at course 7:00am, Shotgun start at 8:00am Program Guide B/W
Complimentary use of the driving range Career Fair Guide BW
Breakfast
Souvenir gift package
On course snacks and beverages
CONFERENCE PROMOTION
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
Signage at the driving range
RECEPTIONS & MEAL FUNCTIONS
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
Recognition in selected conference publications**
Reception, one (1) banquet table, prime location for ban-
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
Recognition in selected conference publications** IN-KIND
Photo Gallery Sponsorship $1,200 Youth Conference Computers and printers
Photo gallery signage at the awards luncheon HSCC Computers and printers
Registration table signage Workshop/Internet Computers and printers
Recognition in selected conference publications** Cyber Cafe
Birdie Sponsorship $1,500 HSCC and Youth Conference Program Support
Signage on golf carts
Golf Award Luncheon table signage REGISTRATION:
2 Golfers* One day
2 invitations to the Dignitaries Reception Cost Pass
Recognition in selected conference publications** Member $550 $200
Non-Member $700 $275
Hole in 1-Sponsorship $2,500 Student $200 $100
Signage at 3 holes Contact us for Ala Carte Pricing on the Awards Banquet,
Golf Award Luncheon table signage Plenary Sessions and Prayer Breakfast.
1 Golfer*
Display car on golf course with company message
Volume 1 Number 6
If (hole-in-1) is obtained (Presentation opportunity at the
Golf Award Luncheon) BDPA 2002
Recognition in selected conference publications** 24th ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Eagle Sponsorship $3,000 "Changing the Culture of IT: From Access to Ownership"
18th Hole signage August 7-11, 2002
Golf Award Luncheon table signage
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
4 Golfers*
4 tickets to the BDPA Awards Banquet Lake Buena Vista, FL
4 invitations to the Dignitaries Reception
Banner at Golf Award Luncheon PHONE: (800) 727-BDPA
Recognition in selected conference publications** F A X: (301) 220-2185
Golf Award Luncheon Sponsorship $4,000
WEBSITE: WWW.BDPA.ORG
Signage on podium at Golf Award Luncheon
ADDRESS:
June 2002
1 Golfer*
Speaking opportunity at the Golf Award Luncheon 6401 Golden Triangle Drive, Suite 450
Recognition in selected conference publications** Greenbelt, MD 20770
7

8. UPCOMING EVENTS JUNE 2002 ISSUE
Information Technology Thought Leaders
JUNE The BDPA Monthly Newsletter
1 High School Computer Camp Graduation The newsletter designed to keep our members informed
BDPA Greater Columbia (SC) Chapter
of news, events and perspectives important to our
1 Education Banquet
community.
"From the Classroom to the Boardroom"
BDPA Chicago Chapter We welcome your comments: editor@BDPA.org
8 Midwest Regional HSCC (Cincinnati OH) Read our Online Journal for breaking news, information
and updates: www.BDPAjournal.org
8 Annual Awards Banquet
BDPA Los Angeles Chapter
8 14th Annual Education Banquet
"From the Classroom to the Boardroom"
BDPA Dallas Chapter
14 14th Annual SITES Banquet BDPA 2002
BDPA Dayton Chapter 24th ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE
“Changing the Culture of IT: From Access to Ownership”
22 Southern Regional HSCC (Atlanta GA) August 7-11, 2002
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
28-30 Internal Conference Team Meeting Lake Buena Vista, FL
Orlando, Florida
BDPA Information Technology Thought Leaders PRSRT STD
National Headquarters U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
6401 Golden Triangle Drive, Suite 450 Woodbridge, VA
Greenbelt, MD 20770 PERMIT NO. 70