The BDPA Insider – July 31, 2010
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Welcome to Philadelphia!
Our chapter in the limelight…
BDPA Celebrates 25 years of High School Computer Competition
Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL, NM, OK, & TX First to Announce 2011 National BDPA Conference Sponsorship
Where Are They Now? BDPA Charlotte Chapter
Blog Talk Radio Live! July 28th at the National BDPA Conference
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Welcome to Philadelphia!
Philadelphia welcomes NBDPA's Executive team during Opening Ceremonies this week. NBDPA celebrates its 35th Anniversary during their 32nd annual National BDPA Technology Conference. NBDPA's Co-Founder, Earl A. Pace, Jr. (left) is shown with Monique Berry, NBDPA President-Elect; the Honorable Michael Nutter, Mayor of Philadelphia; Yvette Graham, NBDPA President; and Milt Haynes, NBDPA Outside Director during Opening Ceremonies. Photo ©BDPA
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http://tinyurl.com/265xzyaOur chapter in the limelight…
This morning Fred and Denise shared the HCSC BDPA chapter story with the conference attendees looking to start and grow their own chapters.
Just four years ago, HCSC attended a National Conference for the first time as a group. Even before there was an official HCSC chapter. Now our chapter leaders are laying the groundwork for outreach to other chapter presidents in attendance by providing a framework of structure, programs and initiatives that proved to be successful in growing our chapter.
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BDPA Celebrates 25 years of High School Computer Competition during this weeks 32nd Annual Technology Conference in Philadelphia, Pa.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL, NM, OK, & TX First to Announce 2011 National BDPA Conference Sponsorship
Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL, NM, OK, & TX announced last night at the 2010 BDPA National Conference Dignitaries Reception that they will host the 2011 BDPA National Conference Dignitaries Reception to be held at the Palmer House Hilton on Friday, August 5, 2011 in Chicago, IL. BCBS IL, NM, OK, & TX is the first company to show it's dedication and commitment to the BDPA mission by announcing a major 2011 National BDPA Conference Sponsorship.
BCBS IL, NM, OK, & TX is a winner of the prestigious Best Companies for Blacks in Technology Award.
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BDPA Charlotte became a chapter in September 1988. I recall visiting the chapter to serve as a guest speaker for one of their membership drives back in 1990 or so. The meeting was held at a downtown library and I was treated with ol' school Southern hospitality of chapter president James Mitchell, chapter VP-membership management Kathy Procope and the other chapter officers. It is worth noting that James later became a multi-term member of the Charlotte city council.
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Blog Talk Radio Live! July 28th at the National BDPA Conference
On Wednesday, July 28th at 12:30 Eastern, during the 32nd Annual National BDPA Conference BlogTalkRadio Host, Jacqueline Lawson and co-host Milt Haynes, National BDPA, brought you Blog Talk Radio Live!
African Americans sometimes underestimate the impact of technology on shaping the course of history. The show’s segments will include short interviews of senior BDPA officials to discuss their vision and dream for the organization. Internet Radio brings an added technology feature to the conference. It is a format that allows for real-time dialogue over the phone and in chat rooms anyone can access on the Internet. These Internet Radio interviews will provide multiple perspectives that are sure to appeal to anyone interested in the future of African Americans in IT.
Poignant, technical, moving. The interviews with the Board and Executive Committee members of BDPA will set the tone for the history, goals and mission of BDPA. An interview of the Founder will set the stage for the direction of the show by giving a perspective of the organization then and now.
Internet Radio Program Agenda
1. Historical BDPA – Advancing careers for 35 years (Earl Pace Jr.)
2. Transforming While Performing…As We Take BDPA To The Next Level (Yvette Graham)
3. What is BDPA? A Corporate Sponsor’s Perspective (Marc DiFrancisco)
4. National BDPA Conference Preview – How To Get What You Need In 4 Days! (Monique Berry)
5. BDPA Social Networks – Promoting innovation, professional growth and technical development (Milt Haynes)
6. Identifying Partners For Teaming Agreements (Perry Carter)
7. Young Techpreneurs - BDPA Creating Young Black Millionaires (Paulette Johnson-Davis, Mildred Allen)
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