Message from BDPA Philadelphia Chapter President

Cedric Edwards

Hello and Happy New Year! I am very excited about entering 2016 and fortunate that I will be operating as President of BDPA Philadelphia chapter. First, let me send a sincere thank you to Eileen Gadsden who has done a tremendous job as President of the chapter over the past few years. Her hard work and dedication will surely pave the way for a successful transition for me and the new board members. Please join me in thanking Eileen.

BDPA Philadelphia chapter has a rich and storied history of engaging in the local community and providing programs and services for our members. I look to continue on that path but I will need the help of our membership. The strength and success of our chapter lies largely within our members. The programs and services we deliver in Philadelphia should directly add value to our members and the local community. I will strive to increase our chapter membership and increase our brand awareness. I will work with our chapter members on engaging our high school and college youth in the programs BDPA offers. Through our programs and services, I will actively work with my board to strengthen current corporate sponsorships and develop new relationships.

I feel very positive about the future of our chapter and I want to welcome everyone to join me in ensuring BDPA Philadelphia is one of the top chapters of National BDPA. Working together we can make a difference!

Sincerely,
Cedric Edwards, president
BDPA Philadelphia Chapter

Election Results: BDPA Philadelphia (2010-2011)

BDPA Philadelphia, founded in April 1976, is fondly known as THE Chapter. Many awards have flowed to BDPA Philadelphia over the years, including Chapter Membership Award (1992, 2007), Chapter Management Award (2008), Chapter Community Service Award (2009), Comeback Chapter of the Year (2002), 2nd Runner-Up Chapter of the Year (1992) and the highest award possible ... Chapter of the Year (2007, 2008, 2009).

Two national awards won by Philadelphia chapter members are Outstanding Member (Howard James, 1992) and Outstanding Chapter President (Monique Berry, 2009). Philadelphia chapter members Earl Pace, Mary Anne Lowery and Monique Berry each elected to serve as a national officer.

The next phase of accomplishments for BDPA Philadelphia chapter will occur over the next two years under the leadership of its newly elected officers:

• President - Hayward West (Deloitte)
• President-Elect - Eileen Gadsden (CDW)
• VP-Finance - Cedric Edwards (CIGNA)

BDPA Philadelphia is 3-time defending chapter of the Year. Hayward, Eileen, Cedric and the other chapter leaders want to add to that streak. Will they?

Election Results * BDPA Philadelphia (2008-2009)

BETF-Blog Readers join the rest of BDPA nation in congratulating the winners of the BDPA Philadelphia chapter elections. The 2008-2009 elected officers are:

• President: Monique Berry (Vanguard Group)
• President-Elect: Hayward West (Deloitte)
• Immediate Past President: Curtis Jenkins (Rohm Haas)
• VP-Finance: Cedric Edwards (CIGNA)

Monique and Curtis are in the photo. We hope that Monique, Hayward, Curtis and Cedric will take a moment to POST A COMMENT to let us know what they're thinking about 2008 plans for Philadelphia chapter.

In the meantime, why don't you share some love in the COMMENTS area for these four outstanding BDPA leaders.