Are you taking advantage of these programs? Here is a weekly preview of upcoming events gathered from the centralized BDPA calendar :
- Jul 21: Philadelphia - Program Meeting, 'Computer Forensics'
- Jul 21: Atlanta - Webinar, 'Annual Summer Mixer'
Sunday, July 18, 2010
This Week in BDPA (July 18-25)
Are you taking advantage of these programs? Here is a weekly preview of upcoming events gathered from the centralized BDPA calendar :
United Way of Washtenaw County
Our hope is that Tonji's selfless actions will be replicated by others.
What say u?
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Can BDPA and GiveCamp Find a Way to Work Together?
GiveCamp is a weekend-long event where technology professionals from designers, developers and database administrators to marketers and web strategists donate their time to provide solutions for non-profit organizations. Since its inception in 2007, the GiveCamp program has provided benefits to over 150 charities, with a value of developer and designer time exceeding $100,000 in services!
What is GiveCamp? from givecamp on Vimeo.
Many BDPA chapters seek ways to provide programs and services for their IT professionals members. How 'kool' would it be for BDPA chapters that are co-located with GiveCamp weekend events to partner with one another?
Is GiveCamp an idea you would like to see your BDPA chapter explore? What say u?
Friday, July 16, 2010
Grant Declination: Southwest Airlines (Dallas)
Dear Mr. Hicks:
Thank you for offering Southwest Airlines the opportunity to support your organization's upcoming fundraising event. While we appreciate your request, we must regretfully decline. Unfortunately, we were not able to properly consider your request, because it did not fall within the required timeframe needed to properly consider it. To review our guidelines you can find them on our web site www.southwest.com/donations.
Here's wishing you all of the best success with the event!
LUV,
Southwest Airlines Charitable Giving
BDPA Education and Technology Foundation (BETF) encourages National BDPA or local chapters to consider approaching Southwest Airlines for donation of airline tickets in the future ... we just need to make the request in compliance with their guidelines.
What is BDPA? Tynesha Harris (North Carolina State University)
BDPA, a volunteer run professional associaton, relies on word-of-mouth to reach out to its stakeholder community (e.g. members, educational institutions, entrepreneurs, corporate sponsors and the Black community). Many people have never heard of BDPA. In June of 2010, the BDPA Social Networking Team asked the question What is BDPA? with surprising results.
Ty gives a passionate response to the query, 'What is BDPA?'. What are your thoughts on her response? For that matter, how would you answer the query?
BDPA is a dream promoter.
For me BDPA is a dream come true. I am an social entrepreneur and masters student at North Carolina State University studying public administration and nonprofit management and I aspire to uplift and motivate young people to learn innovative trends in technology.
I came from a rural community in Illinois where it was difficult to even find an Internet connection let alone learn about social networking and online philanthropy. I am very thankful for organizations that support underserved populations and I know that BDPA will help millions do that.
Every time I receive an email or message from BDPA I share it with all my students and they are always so amazed at the opportunities that are available. Some students need exposure to greatness so they can truly learn what is lying dormant in their own lives.
In my organization, Destiny Fulfilled Leadership Inc., I teach 21st century technology skills, entrepreneur skills, nonprofit management, leadership and character development and arts education. Although my program is new I see the tremendous impact we are making in North Carolina, Illinois, California and Missouri through social networking. I connect all my students and their parents with mentors in all professions and allow them to be globally connected. I know that BDPA will help me continue to fulfill this purpose by constantly sharing great information that inspires and motivates daily.
I know that BDPA is a catalyst for change for many people's lives and I am truly thankful for the oppurtunity to be involved in this awe-inspiring organization.
I just joined in the last month but I know with BDPA the possibilities are endless!
-Ty D. Harris, Executive Director
Destiny Fulfilled Leadership Inc
Ty gives a passionate response to the query, 'What is BDPA?'. What are your thoughts on her response? For that matter, how would you answer the query?
Thursday, July 15, 2010
The Value of “Cloud” in the Business Technology Ecosystem * Jambey Clinkscales (HP)
There are going to be over 50 tremendous workshops at the 32nd annual BDPA Technology Conference in Philadelphia on July 28-31, 2010. One of those workshops is being presented by HP program manager Jambey Clinkscales. His workshop is entitled The Value of “Cloud” in the Business Technology Ecosystem. The workshop is in the Technology Track and is scheduled for Thursday, July 29th at 1:30 PM.
Jambey Clinkscales has more than thirty years in the Information Technology (IT) industry with demonstrated success in leadership. He progressed from hands-on network engineering roles to regional and executive management, serving as a Client Delivery Executive and an Account Manager in the Global Financial Markets Group in New York. He provided strategic planning for a global financial enterprise as a Network Tower Lead. Jambey is a problem solver who improves technical operations and alignment with strategic business planning direction.
Jambey established the Regional Ambassador role for EDS’ employee resource group in 2005. By leading regular monthly team meetings the organization expanded its reach from EDS’ corporate headquarters to spread across the US. In 2008 he became the organization’s president and led the integration with classic HP employee resource groups. In 2009 he became the Chairman of the HP Black Employee Leadership Council. He is a member of BDPA New York chapter. He served as a Delegate for New York at the 2007 BDPA Technology Conference in Washington DC. Jambey is in the ITSMF Executive Protégé Program.
Workshop participants will learn the that Cloud Computing is a means by which highly scalable and elastic technology-enabled services can be easily consumed over the internet on an as-needed basis. This workshop addresses these questions; What’s new about cloud? What problems does it uniquely solve? First, from an HP perspective and from a broader industry perspective.
Attendees will also learn about the HP Cloud Discovery Workshop, a powerful representation of decision-making aspects of cloud computing. It is an interactive session with senior consultants to identify strategic cloud related initiatives. Participants build an execution plan and roadmap of projects, design cloud infrastructure, manage cloud-related security, compliance, and governance issues, implement and support cloud-based infrastructure and enable ongoing support and organizational performance.
Finally the workshop will address IT Delivery Models around Public Cloud and Private Cloud delivery. The conclusion and main point is that every service needs to result in the right business outcome. The role of IT - is to source and deliver value. The job of IT will be to ascertain how each technology-enabled service, calibrated to each business outcome, is designed, sourced, delivered, and measured.
You can see a more detailed workshop abstract below.
Jambey established the Regional Ambassador role for EDS’ employee resource group in 2005. By leading regular monthly team meetings the organization expanded its reach from EDS’ corporate headquarters to spread across the US. In 2008 he became the organization’s president and led the integration with classic HP employee resource groups. In 2009 he became the Chairman of the HP Black Employee Leadership Council. He is a member of BDPA New York chapter. He served as a Delegate for New York at the 2007 BDPA Technology Conference in Washington DC. Jambey is in the ITSMF Executive Protégé Program.
Attendees will also learn about the HP Cloud Discovery Workshop, a powerful representation of decision-making aspects of cloud computing. It is an interactive session with senior consultants to identify strategic cloud related initiatives. Participants build an execution plan and roadmap of projects, design cloud infrastructure, manage cloud-related security, compliance, and governance issues, implement and support cloud-based infrastructure and enable ongoing support and organizational performance.
Finally the workshop will address IT Delivery Models around Public Cloud and Private Cloud delivery. The conclusion and main point is that every service needs to result in the right business outcome. The role of IT - is to source and deliver value. The job of IT will be to ascertain how each technology-enabled service, calibrated to each business outcome, is designed, sourced, delivered, and measured.
You can see a more detailed workshop abstract below.
Social Media Branding in the Age of Obama (Eric Hamilton)
Eric Hamilton is an internet and web development veteran with over 20 years of technology work experience. Currently, Eric works for Involver which is a social media technology company. Involver’s technology powers over 70,000 Facebook fan pages and over 130 million Facebook fan experiences.
Eric is the author of “Social Media Branding in the Age of Obama”. This book is a social media guide which gives social media strategies for small businesses and personal development.
Eric's workshop is inspired by the 2008 presidential campaign when Barack Obama made history by not only becoming the United States' first African American President, but by using social media technology to get elected. Never has a presidential candidate used the internet and social media so effectively. President Barack Obama used social media web sites such as Facebook, LinkedIN, Twitter, Myspace, Blogger, BlogTalk Radio, YouTube and other web sites as a cohesive, collective social juggernaut. Never in the history of human civilization has the common man been able to control his media perception and catapult himself on to the big stage in this manner.
The agenda for Eric's workshop is as follows:
I plan on attending this workshop! How about you? Anyhow, Eric is available to answer any questions you might have in advance of the actual workshop in Philadelphia. What would you like to ask him?
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
World's Wealthy Looking to Give While They Live
And more of the world's wealthy are incorporating giving into their investment strategies, seeking value for their philanthropy and turning to their wealth managers for advice, it said.
"Our financial advisers are seeing more and more a willingness and an understanding on the part of their clients that their philanthropic intentions need to be part of their broader wealth management plan," said Chris Dupuy, head of institutionalRead the full MoneyControl.com article here.
Grant Declination: SunTrust Foundation (Atlanta)
Working with Atlanta's many charitable needs places great demands on our funds, and we were unable to make a grant to your organization at this time. We appreciate your interest in the community's healthy growth, and wish you success in your fundraising efforts among other donors.
Sincerely,
Kirby A. Thompson, Senior Vice President
SunTrust Bank, Atlanta
We will continue to work with BDPA Atlanta chapter leadership on other fundraising efforts. In the meantime, you can help our efforts with your own secure online donation.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
BDPA Washington DC Member of the Year * Louis Shack
Through his efforts and the efforts of his co-volunteers they have seen the program expand from a handful of interested applicants to thirty youths annually. For his selfless efforts and dedication to the chapter's mission, BDPA Washington DC chapter proudly presented this year's Chapter Member of the Year award to Mr. Louis Shack.
Monday, July 12, 2010
VIDEO: 2005 National BDPA Technology Conference (Detroit, MI)
Letter of Inquiry: Fluor Foundation (Dallas)
The Fluor Foundation has a long history of investing in communities, nonprofit organizations, and education.
We will keep you informed about our progress with this effort. In the meantime, I encourage our BETF-Blog reader to support the YourCause.com page created by a BDPA Dallas chapter officer. A small (and secure) donation by you will go far in helping us with these young people!
Sunday, July 11, 2010
This Week in BDPA (July 11-17)
Are you taking advantage of these programs? Here is a weekly preview of upcoming events gathered from the centralized BDPA calendar :
- Jul 11: Triangle - Networking, 'Annual BDPA Cookout'
- Jul 12: National BDPA - Webinar, 'Career Coaching at BDPA Technology Conference'
- Jul 13: Greater Columbia - Program Meeting, 'Communication Strategies for Relationship Maintenance'
- Jul 15: Cincinnati - Program Meeting, 'The Purple Cow: Stand Out in Your Job Search'
- Jul 16: Detroit - Program Meeting, 'Starting a Career With Deloitte'
- Jul 16: Los Angeles - Program Meeting, 'Running Your Business with Open Source'
- Jul 16: Greater Tampa Bay - Fundraiser, 'Wine and Cheese Tasting Charity Event'
HSCC Testimonial * Turkenya Herring (Washington DC, 2007-2009)
Turkenya was introduced to science, technology and mathematics training while she was in middle school. She joined a robotics team with a BDPA sponsor, Patriots Technology Training Center.
Her interest stayed with her as she matriculated to high school. She connected with BDPA Washington DC chapter and their high school computer competition (HSCC). She represented the chapter on its national HSCC team in 2007, 2008 and 2009. She earned multiple Jesse Bemley Scholarships that will help her continue her education at Bowie State University.
Let her share her testimonial with you:
Hello, my name is Turkenya Herring. I graduated in 2010 from Charles Herbert Flowers High School. I plan to attend Bowie State University. I will major in computer science with emphasis in information systems. I plan to pursue a career in networking or database management. I am proud to say that being a part of the high school computer competition has changed my outlook on society and the effects that science and technology has on businesses.
My first year in BDPA was spent meeting new people and learning how to grasp a concept at a very quick pace. I was very shy and far from gregarious. One of the instructors, Mr. Shack, knew I was very smart and always called on me to answer questions and stand up in front of the class to present my project. Eventually, I crawled out of my timid shell and began to converse amongst my peers and instructors. My instructors knew that I had potential to be one of the brightest students; my first year I was selected to compete in the national competition with four of my peers. I was elated and my parents were proud of my accomplishments.
In my second year, I was more motivated and cordial. My instructors and peers looked up to me and expected me to lead the path to success, which was to win 1st place that year. Unfortunately, we won 2nd place but I told everyone to stay motivated because one day we would become HSCC champions. Being in the competition was not about competing, it was about building friendship, learning how to present, showing compassion, and many other valuable skills that I will need in the workforce.
BDPA was the most life-changing experience I have encountered throughout my entire life. It has influenced me to become a computer scientist and give back to others. One day I plan to create and give away my own scholarships. I’ve gained a close relationship with my peers, mentors, and parents over the past three years. I know that I would never have become the knowledgeable, compassionate, cooperative, cordial person I am today if I had not joined this outstanding program.
BDPA Education and Technology Foundation (BETF) is proud to be in a position to award Turkenya Herring with a Jesse Bemley Scholarship for her efforts in the national HSCC championships held in 2007, 2008 and 2009. We look forward to following her career over the coming years!
You can help us provide more scholarships in the future with a secure online donation. Won't you make that move today?
Paul G. Duke Foundation
Grant Application Instructions -- The Paul G. Duke Foundation has two grantmaking cycles per year. The application deadlines are the first working day in April and August. Decisions for these application cycles are announced by the end of June and November. In order for an application to be complete, the organization must submit eight (8) complete sets of the full proposal consisting of a cover sheet and proposal requirements as detailed in the Paul G. Duke Foundation Application Packet. All copies of the proposal should be on 3-hole punch paper and double sided is appreciated. Applicants should contact our staff via e-mail 60 to 90 days in advance of the application deadline to discuss your proposal.
Only those applications following the official application process can be accepted. For those unfamiliar with the foundation’s application process, you are strongly encouraged to attend one of the grant workshops that are held throughout the year. These workshops offer an overview of the grant application processes for all supporting foundations and The Columbus Foundation. Consult the community events calendar for specific dates and registration.
How to Build Your Techie Network in One Weekend
Have you ever heard of the Black Data Processing Association (BDPA)? BDPA has been around since 1975. The organization came into being when Earl Pace and David Wimberly met in Philadelphia to discuss their concerns about people of color in the computing industry. People of color were under represented in the field and an overall lack of career mobility existed for those who were in the field.
I first learned of BDPA in 2008. As someone who has been a computer scientists for over 20 years at that time, it is unacceptable to me that it took me so long to learn of its existences. I am not sure what took me so long to learn of this wonderful organization, but part of my mission going forward is to make sure people of color who are interested in technology (which should be all people of color!), are aware of the opportunities that BDPA provides.
The lack of Blacks and other minorities continues to be a problem. Many, including myself, are still studying this problem in 2010. One of the factors that have come to the fore is the social conditioning of people of color when it comes to computing.
It is social conditioning that plays a role when we see Blacks over represented in entertainment and athletics and it is social conditioning when there is an under representation of Blacks in computing. The best resource on this topic that I have found thus far is Stuck in the Shallow End by Jane Margolis.
The conference is also a place where the youth are encouraged and exposed to technology. Every year the youth participate in the High School Computer Science Competition (HSCC). During the conference, each chapter that entered the competition presents their project which could be anything from developing a piece of desktop software, a website, or perhaps an iPhone app. The winner is crowned as part of the conference.
I know I will be there!
For more information about BDPA, please visit their site at http://www.bdpa.org/.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Grant Recipient: BDPA Baton Rouge ($175)
BDPA Baton Rouge chapter asked BETF for $4,800 to "assist our new chapter in getting students to the High School Computer Competition and Youth Technology Camp in July. This will be the first time these students will have a chance to participate in this amazing experience."
Unfortunately, BETF was unable to fully fund this request. At this point, we have only been able to approve $175 grant disbursement to BDPA Baton Rouge chapter. However, we are keeping our eyes open for other ways to help them.
If you have ideas ... or if you want to help ... please REPLY to this post or make a secure online donation.
Friday, July 9, 2010
Sheila Marionneaux * Epsilon Award for Community Service
BDPA Epsilon Awards recognize individual achievement by technologists who are nominated by BDPA chapters or corporate sponsors.
The Epsilon Community Service Award is presented to individuals who have demonstrated leadership in the Black technology community through volunteer work, contributions, and other activities that are not included in his or her job descriptions.
Sheila Marionneaux holds executive officer roles on various boards and committees and is devoted to ongoing community service. She is President of Health Care Service Corporation’s BDPA corporate chapter, serving a constituency of 100 members (HCSC is the National BDPA 2008 Epsilon Award winner for Top Companies for Blacks in IT); additionally she serves on the Corporate Advisory Council as a corporate champion for HCSC. A nationally published writer, Sheila provides guidance and support to individuals and for not for profit organizations in need of targeted communications.
BDPA Education and Technology Foundation (BETF) joins all of BDPA-Nation in congratulating Sheila on her 2010 Epsilon Award for Community Service. I hope that many BDPA members strongly consider careers at Health Care Service Corporation!
I look forward to networking with Don at the 32nd annual BDPA Technology Conference. How about you?
Grant Proposal: Exelon Foundation (Chicago)
Grants are reviewed on a quarterly basis. Please reach out to any of your Exelon contacts to speak on our behalf. We're seeking this funding for the Student IT Education & Scholarship program in Chicago. You can visit Gibran's YourCause page if you want to personally help out the students and volunteers of our BDPA Chicago chapter!
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