This is proposal shared by Nate Drysdale (BDPA CIO Team) with the National BDPA Board of Directors at its 3Q-2011 meeting held in Chicago. Vision - Social Networking within BDPA will be the premier outlet for technology professionals to network with others, learn about BDPA initiatives and activities, and become members of the organization. Mission -Leveraging social networking, BDPA will provide an outlet through social media streams, networking applications and chapter involvement to reach technology students and professionals to achieve active engaging online communities, provide ongoing information to shareholders about BDPA activities, conferences and chapters and encourage new memberships or renewals into the BDPA organization.