| Mike Williams National President | Coram Rimes National Vice President, Finance |
| Pamela Sexton National Vice President | John Malonson Regional Vice President, West |
| Kirk Williams Regional Director, West | Felicia Jones Regional Vice President, South |
Sharnecia Williams Regional Director, South | Curtis Jenkins Regional Vice President, Northeast |
Hayward West Regional Director,Northeast | Michael Wulf Regional Director, Midwest |
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| John Malonson |
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| John Malonson |
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| L-R: Temitope, Akindele, Steven, Steven, Pooja, Justice, John, Trayer and John |
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| Angela White-Parker (c) |
Dear Wayne,
On behalf of the Sempra Energy Foundation, I'm pleased to enclose a contribution in the amount of $5,000 in support of the Student Information Technology Education and Scholarship (SITES) program in Los Angeles, CA. The Sempra Energy Foundation is proud to support this program. Please continue to work with Carolyn Williams to coordinate the details surrounding our support of this program in partnership with your organization.
We are pleased to join you in this worthwhile cause.
Best Regards,
Beatriz Palomino Young, executive director
Sempra Energy Foundation
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| John Malonson |
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| Julius Clark & Wayne Hicks |
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| Clifford Clarke |
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| John Malonson |
Twitter is a microblogging service is gaining popularity as a real-time communication platform. There are at least a dozen local BDPA chapters with Twitter accounts. 
BDPA Education and Technology Foundation (BETF) is pleased to learn that Raytheon Charitable Foundation approved our grant proposal on behalf of BDPA Los Angeles chapter. As a result, we have $5,000 to support full implementation of the chapter's 2010 Student IT Education & Scholarship (SITES) program. 
Krystal Cooper was on the 1991-1992 high school computer competition (HSCC) teams trained by BDPA Los Angeles. It 
turns out that she graduated from the same college (University of California, Riverside) as the BETF executive director. Cooper is currently an arts patron and visual effects professional who enjoys pop culture, advocacy and community service.BDPA Orlando signed up thru the BDPA Foundation to participate in the Hands on Network Give-A-Day-Get-A-Disney-Day program. This program has been very successful for us in getting volunteers for various program meetings as well as for next month's Black Family Tech Awareness Week activities. We have received more than a dozen responses from potential volunteers in the first 2 weeks of the year. I would like to thank John Malonson, BDPA Los Angeles chapter President, for making us aware of this program, as well as Wayne Hicks (BDPA Foundation) for coordinating this fantastic program!
I encourage other chapters whom are in need of volunteers to take a look at this program and also search out other similar programs in your area that can be utilize like this for volunteers. I believe that we will see this model replay itself with other non-profit organizations and private enterprise giving the economic climate and the call for more community action and volunteering to help our neighbors and those less fortunate.
Professional Background - John is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and is currently a Business Partner Lead for one of the nation's
largest Department of Defense contractors. During his seven years at his current employer, John has made the transition from Web Application Developer to Project Manager to Portfolio Manager to Business Partner Lead (Strategic Planner).
"I'm thankful to work for a company that values diversity of all forms and offers numerous opportunities to those who take risks and welcome new challenges."BDPA Los Angeles Vision - John became president of the Los Angeles chapter in January 2009. He describes himself as being a huge technophile. His primary goal for the BDPA Los Angeles chapter is to be the FIRST organization that comes to mind regarding African Americans and anything Information Technology related (professional development, networking, current trends in tech, IT job placement)."2010 is upon us, it's inexcusable to be ignorant on any given subject for more than half an hour!"Education - John holds a BA in Psychology with a specialization in Business Administration from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA)."Growing up, I never knew anyone that attended a major four-year institution. Unbeknownst to me during my college years, I became a role model to my younger brother and cousins."Teamwork - John believes that behind every great leader is a great team. If you are interested in joining the BDPA Los Angeles Leadership Team, please contact John directly by email or phone (562.726-2677)."Volunteer Leadership has got to be one of the most challenging opportunities for anyone. I'm thankful for the above and beyond dedication that my team possesses and I am always looking for new leaders to welcome to our team!"
Happy New Year and New Decade!
The 2009 High School Computer Competition (HSCC) team was acknowledged for their commitment to the HSCC Program and their participation at the national BDPA Technology Conference HSCC Competition. For the second consecutive year Beverly Allen, 2010 HSCC Coordinator, received the BDPA-LA Volunteer of the Year Award.
I have a special place in my heart for the BDPA Los Angeles chapter. I was born and raised in Los Angeles and my mom, Liz Hicks, is a past president of the chapter. As such, I am pleased that the chapter is now being led by John Malonson. He represents the new generation of BDPA leadership. I look for great things from John and his leadership team on the west coast.
- How did you get involved in working with BDPA? - In 2003, I began looking for an African American organization with a focus on Information Technology. Needless to say, my journey started with Google. After being pointed in the right direction, I've been a member of BDPA ever since. It was never my intention to sit back and be a passive member. I knew the value that I brought to the table and welcomed the opportunity to give back to my community. Before as
suming the role of President, I actively got involved with my local chapter by serving as the HSCC Coordinator/Instructor from 2003-2008.
- What is the most rewarding aspect of working with BDPA? - The most rewarding aspect of working with BDPA is being able to bear witness to lives made better via access to information and technology.
- Tell us about a defining moment in your life? - A definitive moment in my life was my freshman year in college at UCLA. The year was 1995 and this thing called the "Internet" was moving fast and freely (via T1 connections) on college campuses while the rest of world moved sluggishly at 28.8k speed. Most people assume that I majored in Computer Science or Engineering; however, I actually majored in Psychology. After having access to all the world's information in an instant at my fingertips, I immediately knew which direction my career would take and I haven't looked back since.
- Who is your hero and why? - I honestly don't have a lone hero or one person that I look up to. I'd have to say that my heroes are those that came before me; both sung and unsung. It is because of them that I can hold my head high, befriend almost anyone of my choosing, and have access to all the opportunities that life has to offer.
- Any advice for people considering donation to BETF? - I'd like those considering donation to BETF to view it as an "investment" in our young leaders. If you need to check the ROI of your investment, the testimonies are there for public viewing. Although I've volunteered thousands of hours during my tenure with BDPA Los Angeles, I donate.
BDPA Los Angeles is the 12th largest chapter in the nation. They recently created a Facebook Cause in order to reach out for support in that popular social network. We are pleased to share this month's message from BDPA Los Angeles chapter president John Malonson with his chapter's stakeholders:Greetings BDPA LA family,
I'd like you to take a moment and think about all of the professional skills and abilities that you personally have to offer...
Done?
When was the last time you shared these talents outside of the workplace?
Each year, BDPA Los Angeles helps 15-25 students improve math, computer science and information technology skills through the High School Computer Competition program. Our vision is to increase academic excellence by taking our students from "The Classroom to the Boardroom."
Every year for the past twenty years, BDPA Los Angeles sends its five top students to represent the LA chapter at the annual National BDPA Technology Conferences across the nation.
Our High School Computer Competition Program (HSCC) curriculum includes:
Help us combat disinterest in Math & Science by supporting our cause. Our organization is entirely volunteer based and relies on the continued support of our members and partners.
- Relational Database Management & Design (MySQL)
- Web Application Development (HTML, CSS, PHP)
- Computer Science 101 (Software & Hardware)
- Analytically Solving Real-World Business Cases
- The Art of Presenting
- Time Management
- Team Dynamics and the Importance of Team Work
Whether it's working on behalf of shaping our future young leaders or educating your peers in new technology, BDPA Los Angeles provides a variety of opportunities for you to give back to your community. If you are interested in learning more about how you can get involved, please do not hesitate to contact me directly.
I look forward to hearing from you and seeing you at our next event!
- John Malonson, president
BDPA Los Angeles chapter
president@bdpala.org
