PORTFOLIO

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Chicago Chapter

• PORTFOLIO
• November, 2009

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Programs and Services
Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA)
200 S. Wacker Drive, 15th Floor Chicago, IL
60606 (31 2) 575-8503 www.bdpa-chicago.org
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BDPA National Organization

• History and Purpose
• Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA) is a
  not-for-profit professional association founded
  in 1975 in Philadelphia, PA. BDPA has grown into
  a national organization with over 40 chapters
  chartered throughout the United States.
• Organization membership is open to all with
  expressed interest in the information technology
  industry regardless of race, sex, religious
  beliefs or national origin.

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BDPA Education Technology Foundation (BETF)

• History and Purpose
• BETF is a 501 (c) 3 educational organization.
  Gifts and contributions to BETF are tax
  deductible. Most BDPA local chapters carry 501
  (c) 6 status. Since 1975, BDPA has educated and
  trained minority professionals working in the
  information technology industry. BDPA has
  successfully reached out to many, and has
  provided opportunities through networking,
  educational programs, monthly seminars, monthly
  workshops and annual conferences.
• Educational and technical opportunities still
  reach the African American community at a slow
  pace. BDPA has a larger task and broader range of
  people (especially youth) to reach. Recognizing
  the need for accelerated action, the BETF was
  established.

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BDPA Chicago Chapter

• The Chicago Chapter was chartered March 16, 1986,
  and is currently the largest BDPA chapter, with
  over 500 members.

• OBJECTIVES
• To accumulate a pool of data processing knowledge
  and business experience with the intention of
  utilizing these resources to strengthen the
  expertise of minority members of the data
  processing community
• To offer this expertise to those minorities
  evaluating data processing for future
  career/business potential
• To broaden the data processing knowledge of the
  minority community as a whole, and participate in
  all activities directly related thereto

• MEMBERSHIP
• Broad spectrum of Information Technology
  Professionals
• Members welcomed without regard to race, sex,
  religious beliefs or national origin
• More than 50 major corporations represented
• Entrepreneurs
• Educators
• Students

• STRUCTURE
• Governed by Board of Directors
• 6 Elected Officers
• 8 Appointed Directors

• FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
• Funded by membership dues, funding events grants
  and donations

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Corporate Advisory Council (CAC) Profile

• The BDPA Chicago Chapter CAC was established in
  April 1990 and is comprised of corporate
  representatives who have joined in support and
  sponsorship of BDPA Chicago Chapter programs and
  activities. The CAC functions as an advisory
  board to the Chicago Chapter Board of Directors
  and hosts the Annual Education Banquet and CIO
  Reception. Members of the CAC determine
  membership in the CAC and provide advice and
  counsel to the President and officers of BDPA,
  The CAC meets monthly on the last Tuesday.
  Standing sub-committees meet as necessary to
  carry out their objectives.
• OBJECTIVES
• Serve as a sounding board for ideas and programs
• Provide business leadership to enable the
  organization to function effectively
• Assist with the development of strategies for
  funding CAC members provide funding and support
  to BDPA to carry out professional development and
  education outreach programs
• MEMBERSHIP
• The CAC is comprised of senior management from
  corporations who have expressed interest in BDPA
  activities and is by invitation of the Corporate
  Advisory Council.

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BDPA Chicago Chapter Activities

• Monthly Program Meetings -Timeframe Every 3rd
  Friday, January thru November
• These meetings are held for information sharing,
  networking and center around formal presentations
  in leading edge technology.
• Professional Development Seminars and Workshops -
  Timeframe Continuous
• Seminars, workshops and professional
  certification study groups are held on a variety
  of topics like Web page design (JAVA, HTML),
  Microsoft Office tools, Novell Software, data
  security, career development and personal
  development.
• Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are developed and
  conducted with current technologies and events in
  the Information Technology industry. BDPA Chicago
  Chapter is also instrumental in coordinating and
  conducting seminars and workshops at the National
  BDPA Convention annually.
• Communications - Timeframe Continuous
• Along with monthly program meetings, several
  communications have been created to effectively
  communicate with other interested parties. They
  are
• The BDPA Chicago Chapter web site
  www.bdpa-chicago.org
• A voicemail and messaging system that announces
  upcoming events and accepts message for follow-up
  contact
• BDPA Chicago Chapter Newsletter

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BDPA Chicago Chapter Activities

• Corporate Marketing Timeframe Continuous
• This is a structured program of meetings,
  proposals, and requests for corporate support of
  BDPA programs and activities. This activity is
  structured around corporate contact at CAC
  meetings, Banquets and the CIO Reception.
• CIO Reception - Timeframe November
• A reception for Chicago area Senior Information
  Technology Managers that not only gives them the
  opportunity to learn about BDPA Chicago Chapter
  programs and activities, but also gives them the
  rare opportunity to network with each other.

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BDPA Chicago Chapter Activities

• Awards Banquet Timeframe January
• This event is held annually to acknowledge
  contributions of the members, acknowledge
  contributions of supporting and sponsoring
  corporations, recognize community volunteers and
  raise funds to support the chapter's operating
  budget.
• Career Fair - Timeframe January
• This event is held to give exposure to our
  sponsors, provide career opportunities to our
  members in the City of Chicago and surrounding
  suburbs and raise funds to support our
  scholarship fund.

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BDPA Chicago Chapter Activities

• Education Banquet Timeframe June
• Sponsored by the BDPA Chicago Chapter Corporate
  Advisory Council, at this event, funds are raised
  to support scholarships, support team training
  and defray expenses relating to participation in
  the National Computer Competition and other
  educational programs.
• Golf Outing Timeframe May
• Sponsored by BDPA Chicago Chapter, raises funds
  to support scholarship fund, support team
  training, defray expenses relating to
  participation in the National Computer
  Competition and other educational programs.

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BDPA Chicago Chapter Achievements

• 2009
• Largest Chapter within BDPA
• 1st and 3rd Place Winners of Midwest Regional
  High School Computer Competition
• 2008
• Largest Chapter within BDPA
• 3rd Place National Conference High School
  Computer Competition Winner
• 2007
• Largest Chapter within BDPA
• 1st and 3rd Place Winners of Midwest Regional
  High School Computer Competition
• 3rd Place National Conference High School
  Computer Competition Winner
• Management Award
• 2006
• Celebrated the 20th Year Anniversary of BDPA
  Chicago Chapter
• 1st Place National Conference High School
  Computer Competition Winner
• 1st and 2nd Place Winners of Midwest Regional
  High School Computer Competition

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National BDPA Technology Conference

• The national conference held in August is an
  annual forum dedicated to joining IT
  Professionals with the latest technology
  advances, and career and professional development
  opportunities. The mission is to provide access
  to the most innovative concepts in emerging
  technologies, theories, research and education.
• Full registration to this event includes access
  to leading edge workshops and seminars, plenary
  sessions, opening ceremony and awards gala,
  conference guide, conference proceedings and a
  souvenir conference bag.

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BDPA Corporate Chapter Program
BDPA CHICAGO SPONSORS
BDPA CHICAGO SUPPORTERS

• Abbott Laboratories
• Allstate Insurance
• Baxter International
• CNA Financial
• Computer Resource Solutions
• Daugherty Business Solutions
• Dunn Solutions Group
• Exelon
• HCL America
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

• Blackwell Consulting Service (BCS)
• Chicago Public Schools (CPS)
• Diamond Management and Technology Consultants
• i.c. stars
• Magellan Associates
• Media Specialists, Inc.
• Navistar International
• Penick and Associates
• Robert Morris University
• Sentinel Technologies, Inc.
• State Farm Insurance
• Thoughtworks
• VisionIT

• Hewitt Associates
• HSBC North America
• IBM
• JPMorgan Chase
• Kraft Foods
• McDonalds
• Microsoft
• U.S. Cellular
• UBS Investment Bank
• Walgreen Company

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BDPA Corporate Chapter Program

• To achieve the benefits of becoming a corporate
  partner, the BDPA Corporate Chapter Program
  presents an organized forum, within a company,
  for employees to meet on a regular basis in
  support of the mission and goals of the
  corporation and the National BDPA organization.
• The fundamental objectives are to
• Enhance communications among employees throughout
  the corporation
• Develop teams and collaborative efforts
• Initiate meaningful technology projects
• Support a Mentor or Internship Program
• Ensure employee participation in community
  service activities
• Maintain a positive, diverse and professional
  work environment
• Develop leadership and management through
  volunteerism
• Enhance pride in the corporation
• Increase BDPA membership and national conference
  participation
• Provide a forum to interact with Information
  Technology product purchasers
• Increase access to talent pools of qualified
  candidates

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BDPA Chicago Chapter Sponsorship Packages
PLATINUM
100,000
Sponsorship Levels
GOLD
50,000
SILVER
25,000
BRONZE PLUS
15,000
BRONZE
10,000
CORPORATE SPONSOR
5,000
CORPORATE SUPPORTER
2,500
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BDPA Chicago Chapter Sponsorship Packages
Recommended Sponsorship Packages
25,000 Silver Corporate Sponsor Package
Silver Package

• Awards Banquet Table (2,500)
• Education Banquet Table (2,000)
• HSCC Scholarship Fund (1,500)
• HSCC Operating Expense (1,500)
• Chapter Operating Expenses (4,500)
• Golf Outing (5,000)
• Additional Education Banquet Table (1,000)
• Additional Awards Banquet Table (1,250)
• HSCC Training Materials (1,200)
• 60 Full Memberships (4,500)

• Includes ad in the BDPA Chicago Chapter
  Newsletter
• Includes Corporate Partners link on BDPA Chicago
  Chapter Website (http//www.bdpa-chicago.org/cor
  pPartners.htm)
• Banquet Tables include ad in the Souvenir Banquet
  Book and an invitation to the Corporate Executive
  Reception
• Recognition Presentation at major event (Awards
  Banquet, Education Banquet, CIO Reception)
• Press release announcing sponsorship
• Usage of chapter email distribution systems to
  communicate career opportunities and other
  corporate announcements
• Access to BDPA Chicago Chapter Job System (Resume
  and Job Posting Database)
• Participation in BDPA Chicago Chapter Student
  Internship Program

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BDPA Chicago Chapter Sponsorship Packages
Recommended Sponsorship Packages
15,000 Bronze PlusCorporate Sponsor Package
Bronze Plus Package

• Awards Banquet Table (2,500)
• Education Banquet Table (2,000)
• HSCC Scholarship Fund (1,500)
• HSCC Operating Expense (1,500)
• Chapter Operating Expenses (4,500)
• 40 Full Memberships (3,000)

• Includes ad in the BDPA Chicago Chapter
  Newsletter
• Includes Corporate Partners link on BDPA Chicago
  Chapter Website (http//www.bdpa-chicago.org/cor
  pPartners.htm)
• Banquet Tables include ad in the Souvenir Banquet
  Book and an invitation to the Corporate Executive
  Reception
• Recognition Presentation at major event (Awards
  Banquet, Education Banquet, CIO Reception)
• Press release announcing sponsorship
• Usage of chapter email distribution systems to
  communicate career opportunities and other
  corporate announcements
• Access to BDPA Chicago Chapter Job System (Resume
  and Job Posting Database)
• Participation in BDPA Chicago Chapter Student
  Internship Program

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BDPA Chicago Chapter Sponsorship Packages
Recommended Sponsorship Packages
10,000 Bronze Corporate Sponsor Package
Bronze Package

• Awards Banquet Table (2,500)
• HSCC Scholarship Fund (1,500)
• HSCC Operating Expense (1,500)
• Chapter Operating Expenses (4,500)
• 20 Full Memberships (3,000)

• Includes ad in the BDPA Chicago Chapter
  Newsletter
• Includes Corporate Partners link on BDPA Chicago
  Chapter Website (http//www.bdpa-chicago.org/cor
  pPartners.htm)
• Banquet Tables include ad in the Souvenir Banquet
  Book and an invitation to the Corporate Executive
  Reception
• Recognition Presentation at major event (Awards
  Banquet, Education Banquet, CIO Reception)
• Press release announcing sponsorship
• Usage of chapter email distribution systems to
  communicate career opportunities and other
  corporate announcements
• Access to BDPA Chicago Chapter Job System (Resume
  and Job Posting Database)
• Participation in BDPA Chicago Chapter Student
  Internship Program

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BDPA Chicago Chapter Sponsorship Packages
Recommended Sponsorship Packages
5,000 Corporate Sponsor Package
Corporate Sponsor Package

• Awards Banquet Table (2,500)
• HSCC Scholarship Fund (1,500)
• HSCC Operating Expense (1,500)
• Chapter Operating Expenses (4,500)
• 20 Full Memberships (3,000)

• Includes ad in the BDPA Chicago Chapter
  Newsletter
• Includes Corporate Partners link on BDPA Chicago
  Chapter Website (http//www.bdpa-chicago.org/cor
  pPartners.htm)
• Recognition Presentation at major event (Awards
  Banquet, Education Banquet, CIO Reception)
• Press release announcing sponsorship
• Usage of chapter email distribution systems to
  communicate career opportunities and other
  corporate announcements
• Access to BDPA Chicago Chapter Job System (Resume
  and Job Posting Database)
• Participation in BDPA Chicago Chapter Student
  Internship Program

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BDPA Chicago Chapter Sponsorship Packages
Recommended Sponsorship Packages
2,500 Corporate Supporter Package
Corporate Supporter Package

• Awards Banquet Table (2,500)
• HSCC Scholarship Fund (1,500)
• HSCC Operating Expense (1,500)
• Chapter Operating Expenses (4,500)
• 20 Full Memberships (3,000)

• Workshop or Reception Sponsor (2,500)
• Two Full Memberships (150)
• Includes Corporate Partners link on BDPA Chicago
  Chapter Website (http//www.bdpa-chicago.org/cor
  pPartners.htm)

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BDPA Chicago Chapter Sponsorship Packages
Ala Carte Pricing

• Adult Member (75 each)
• Awards Banquet Sponsor (50,000)
• Banquet Entertainment Sponsor (1,500)
• Banquet Executive Reception Sponsor (2,500)
• Banquet Favors (2,500)
• Banquet Souvenir Book Ad (250 full page, 150 ½
  page)
• Banquet Souvenir Book Sponsor (2,500)
• Banquet VIP Reception Sponsor (7,500)
• Black Family Technology Awareness Week (1,200)
• CIO Reception (15,000)
• Education Banquet Sponsor (30,000)
• Golf outing (7,500)
• High School Computer Competition Conference
  Support (1,500/student)

• High School Student Training Material Sponsor
  (1,200/student)
• National BDPA Student Internship Program (1,000,
  500 to National BDPA)
• Program Book Ads (350 half page, 700 full page)
• Program Meeting Sponsor (750)
• Provide lunch for training sessions
  (150/session)
• Publication Advertisement (1,500)
• Recruiting Open House (7,500)
• Regional High School Computer Competition
  (4,000)
• Social Function after Program Meeting (1,000)
• Student Empowerment Retreat (10,000)
• Student Member (15 each)
• Underwrite Student Conference Registration (200
  each)
• Workshop Sponsor (2,500)

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BDPA Chicago Chapter Sponsorship Packages
Ala Carte Pricing (Premium)

• Award Banquet Ticket/Table Pricing
• 125 Ticket
• 1,250 Small Table or Additional table includes
  a table for 10
• 1,875 Business Table includes table for 10
  with admission to the Executive Reception or ½
  page Ad in Program Book
• 2,500 Corporate Table includes a select table
  for 10 with admission to the Executive Reception
  and one full page Ad in Program Book

• Education Banquet Ticket/table Pricing
• 100 ticket
• 1,000 Small table or additional table includes
  a table for 10 with admission to the Executive
  Reception or ½ page Ad in program book
• 2,000 Corporate Table includes a select table
  for 10 with admission to the Executive Reception
  and one full-page Ad in Program Book

• Notes
• Prices listed are provided as estimates only.
  Actual sponsorship packages may vary.
• All Chicago Chapter Sponsorship Packages will
  allocate a minimum of 43,000 for Chapter
  Operating Expenses and 1,500 for the High School
  Computer Competition Scholarship Fund.
• Premium items are fund raising events and are
  not traditionally available as ala carte options.