This is the presentation used by BDPA leaders as we discussed major grant proposal with Christ Church Cathedral.
The end result was a $15,000 grant award from Christ Church Cathedral to the BDPA Education and Technology Foundation to fund programs put on by our BDPA Cincinnati chapter.
Presentation was made 5/25/2011. Grant award was made 6/9/2011.
Grant Proposal: Christ Church Cathedral (BDPA Cincinnati)
1. BDPA & Christ Church Cathedral Information Technology Thought Leaders Advancing Careers from the Classroom to the Boardroom May 25, 2011
2. Christ Church Cathedral Grant Proposal 2 BDPA Education and Technology Foundation The mission of BETF is to provide major financial support of the education & technology programs of BDPA or other groups.
3. About BDPA Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA) is a non-profit organization of professionals working in or having an interest in the Information Technological fields. BDPA is a diverse representation of information technology professionals. Membership consist of programmers, analysts, engineers, managers, chief executive officers, vice presidents, instructors and entrepreneurs, to name a few. Advancing Careers from the Classroom to the Boardroom
4. Vision and Mission Our Vision Is to be a powerful advocate for our stakeholders' interests within the Information Technology industry. Our Mission BDPA Cincinnati Chapter is a member-focused organization that exists to provide professional development programs and services and community outreach to position its members at the forefront of the Information Technology industry. Advancing Careers from the Classroom to the Boardroom
5. BDPA Cincinnati Chapter History Local Chapter Chartered in December 1989 Founders: Gina Billings, Charles Cooper, Everett Gregory, Neal Johnson and Brenda Johnson Chapter Honors ‘BDPA Chapter of the Year’ (2001-2002, 2004, 2006) National BDPA Presidents: Wayne Hicks, Gina Billings HS Computer Competition Silver Medal (2000) IT Showcase Champions 2003: SwathiNibhanupudi, University of Cincinnati 2007: Jahmal Chase, School for Creative and Performing Arts Advancing Careers from the Classroom to the Boardroom
6. BDPA Membership Benefits Program Meetings 3rd Thursdays; hosted by Procter & Gamble Career Center Networking IT Professional Development Student Programs High School Computer Camp (24 students) High School Computer Competition (5 students) and IT Showcase (4 students) -- Regional @ CinState on June 11; National @ Chicago Hilton on Aug 3-6 TECHie Camp (20 elementary; 20 middle school students) – Brown Mackie College Advancing Careers from the Classroom to the Boardroom
7. BDPA Cincinnati Supporters Brown Mackie College Cincinnati Bell Wireless Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Computer Sciences Corporation Global Novations HP Oscar Robinson Document Management Procter & Gamble We hope to add Christ Church Cathedral to this list! Advancing Careers from the Classroom to the Boardroom
8. Christ Church Cathedral Support Sponsor Midwest Regional HSCC & IT Showcase June 11, Cincinnati State Sponsor student tuition for elementary and middle school students at TECHie Camp sessions June 27 – July 1, Brown Mackie College Web Development (3rd-5th grade students) Programming (6th-8th grade students) Sponsor HSCC & IT Showcase Students (9) Brandon Berry Memorial Scholarship Participation at 2012 national HSCC championship in Chicago Sponsor ‘Black Family Technology Awareness Week’ Sponsor monthly program meeting Advancing Careers from the Classroom to the Boardroom
9. Christ Church Cathedral Grant Proposal 9 Questions Wayne Hicks, Executive Director Phone: (513) 284-4968 Twitter: BDPA Blog: http://betf.blogspot.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/waynehicks