Where Are They Now? BDPA Chicago Chapter Presidents

BDPA Chicago became the 14th chapter in the nation when it began on March 15, 1986. The chapter had eight founding members (Marvin Walker, President; Hazel Beason, Vice President; Anthony Pittman, Treasurer; Michelle Walker, Recording Secretary; Wallace Neal, Education Chairperson; Roy Peeples, Public Relations Chairperson; Greg Walker, Finance Chairperson; and Fidelis Umeh, Member)

The chapter has a potent legacy in BDPA history that includes 'BDPA Chapter of the Year' honors in 1991-1993, 2000 and 2005. I used BDPA Chicago chapter as my role model when I served as BDPA Cincinnati chapter president in 1999-2001. It amazes me that BDPA Chicago maintained its spot as the chapter with the largest membership for over a decade. The ability of this chapter to recruit and retain members over the years is simply remarkable.

The chapter hosted national BDPA technology conferences in 1988 ('Growth and Success by Design')and 2001 ('Empowering the Nation Through Information').

BDPA Chicago students won national high school computer competition (HSCC) two times (1994 and 2006). The students from these three championship years are: Joseph Huggins (2006), Nickesha King (1994), Demmie Quinones (1994), Lee Reed (2006), Andreaus Robinson (2006), Joey Rojas (2004), Maurice Shelton (2006) and Walter Webster (2004).

I hope that these HSCC alumni are still connected to BDPA. We want HSCC testimonials from each of these young people if they can be located.

Five of the past BDPA Chicago chapter presidents (Ollie Morgan, Milt Haynes, Ricky Penick, Reggie Gardner and Yvette Graham) also served as members of the National BDPA Executive Committee. It would be great if we could hear from each of the past BDPA Chicago chapter presidents:

• Marvin Walker (1986-1988)
  
• Ollie Morgan (1989-1993)
  
• Sheila McCaskill (1994-1995)
  
• Jack Edwards (1996-1997)
  
• Milt Haynes (1998-1999)
  
• Ricky Penick (2000-2003)
  
• Reggie Gardner (2004-2005)
  
• Yvette Graham (2006-2007)
  
• Rhonda Boyd (2008-2009)
• Pamela Sexton (2010-2013)

Where are they now?

Message from Chicago Chapter President

Crossposted: Blacks Gone Geek

Seasons Greetings from BDPA Chicago Chapter!

As we all prepare for the new year, we think about ways to help others have the opportunity for a better life.

In our case, we have the annual Awards Banquet to recognize the BDPA Chicago Chapter volunteers that spent the year supporting the organization to educate our youth and IT Professionals.

We also recognize our corporate sponsors for the financial and volunteer resources provided to us, even during the economic challenges faced during this year.

We would like to personally invite you to join us on January 23rd to celebrate the accomplishments and generosity of our members and supporters.

We had a wonderful event last year and plan to have the same amount of positive energy generated by our guests this year.

Please visit our website for more information and to purchase tickets for the 2010 Awards Banquet

Have a Happy Holiday!
Rhonda Boyd, president
BDPA Chicago Chapter

Election Results: BDPA Chicago (2010-2011)

BETF-Blog Readers, please join me in congratulating the 2010-2011 officers of the BDPA Chicago chapter.

2010-2011 BDPA Chicago Chapter Officers

• President - Pamela Sexton (HSBC)
• Executive VP - Namon Tarpley (HSBC)
• Administrative VP - Gibran McDuffie (AT&T)
• Treasurer - Robert Modiest (self-employed)
• Corresponding Secretary - Millie Liggins (Walgreens)
• Recording Secretary - Desmond Jones (Agile Mind)
• Immediate Past President - Rhonda Boyd (Allstate Insurance)

These brothers and sisters have the challenge of maintaining the remarkable legacy of a chapter, founded in March 1987, that currently sits as the largest chapter in America.

Share some love in the comments section for Pamela (shown in photo) and her incoming leadership team.

Rhonda Boyd Feels That BDPA is a Good Partner

BDPA Chicago chapter hosted their annual awards banquet earlier this month. Rhonda Boyd, BDPA Chicago chapter president shared her thoughts on why BDPA is such a good partner for corporations and others.




Hat tip to Blacks Gone Geek for conducting this interview.

The BDPA Agenda for 2008 (Chicago)

BDPA Chicago chapter, founded in March 1986, is the largest chapter in the nation entering the new year. They host their first program meeting today. The topic of the Jan 2008 program meeting is 'The BDPA Agenda for 2008'. Chapter president Rhonda Boyd and her leadership team will discuss strategies for better serving the needs of the IT professionals in the Chicagoland area.

Here are the logistics for the meeting:


Thursday, January 18, 2008
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

IBM Office71 S. Wacker Drive, 6th Floor
Chicago IL 60606

For more information you can call (312) 575-8503.

BDPA Chicago Election Results....

BETF-Blog Readers, please join me in congratulating the 2008-2009 officers of the BDPA Chicago Chapter.

2008-2009 BDPA Chicago Chapter Officers

• President - Rhonda Boyd (campaign message)
• Exec Vice President - Vince Jones (campaign message)
• Admin Vice President - Taylor Evans (campaign message)
• Treasurer - Robert Modiest (campaign message)
• Corresponding Secretary - Pam Sexton (campaign message)
• Recording Secretary - Yvette Davison (campaign message)

These brothers and sisters have the challenge of maintaining the remarkable legacy of the strongest chapter in BDPA history. Share some love in the comments section for Rhonda and her incoming leadership team.