About AITP

Presentation to AITP Region 5 Conference

September 30, 2009

Mark S. Gilfand, CCP, CPCU, CLU, ChFC2006 AITP Association President

2009 AITP Region 5 Vice-President

AITP – A Long Tradition

NMAA – National Machine Accountants Association

DPMA – Data Processing Management Association

AITP – Association of Information Technology Professionals

AITP Mission

To serve our members by delivering relevant technology and leadership education, research and information on current business and technology issues, and forums for networking and collaboration.

Adopted December 2008

AITP Vision

AITP is the leading worldwide society of information technology business professionals and the community of knowledge for the current and next generation of leaders.

Adopted December 2008

AITP Core Values

ServiceWe keep current in technology, business, and academia. We contribute to the Association, IT profession, and society utilizing leadership, appropriate solutions, and sound processes.

IntegrityWe value professionalism and uphold the AITP Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct.

AITP Core Values - 2

RespectWe build an inclusive environment through mentoring, delivering on commitments, working together with trust, and enjoying the camaraderie of each other.

InnovationWe learn, share insights, and encourage our members to make a difference today and for the future.

AITP Guiding Principles

Our Guiding Principles reflect AITP’s beliefs about your role as a member and the impact we want AITP to have in the IT profession.

We aspire to be better leaders, better people.

We excel through honesty.

We treat others with respect.

We demand ethical behavior of ourselves.

We encourage out of the box thinking.

We lead with confidence and inspire team members to achieve success.

We don’t let fear of change paralyze us in reaching our goals.

We are fiscally responsible.

We take ownership in everything we do.

We have fun.

What AITP Offers

AITP offers OPPORTUNITIESEducation

Networking

Leadership

Advocacy

Mentoring

AITP offers PERSONAL GROWTH

What’s in it for Me?

AITP offers a platform to build great leaders:Recognition as an expert in the industry

Recognition as an author – publishing works

Career opportunities through networking

Presentation/Speaking engagement opportunities

Volunteer opportunities

AITP offers a platform to “Pay it Forward”Leading and supporting teamwork

Mentoring our next generations

Sharing and collaborating to lead the profession

Community Outreach participation

Tangible Benefits-Discounts

Research & analysis services

Conferences and seminars

Online IT training

Leadership training

Hardware and software

Kinko’s printing services

Shipping services

Insurance

Credit cards

More in the works

Benefits of Membership

White papers and presentations

Chapter meetings, Region Conferences

National Collegiate Conference & ISECON

Robert Half Technology InfoCenter

Information Executive

News feeds

Member directory

Discussion forums

Committees and task forces

Leadership opportunities

Classes of Members

Professional – individuals employed in the IT industry

Honorary – 3 typesLifetime – awarded to those of prestigious stature approved by the AITP Executive Committee. Dues paid by the Association.

Senior – disabled or retired and a member of at least 10 years – dues reduced by one-half.

Emeritus – members who attained a specific level of AITP participation and nominated by the chapter. One-third dues, paid by the chapter.

Classes of Members - 2

Students – individuals entered in a university or college whose degree major is in the information technology field

Interim – Former students members who elect to renew as a professional member. Dues reduced for three years

Enterprise – Pilot in 4Q 2009 to make it more beneficial for companies to have multiple employees in AITP.

AITP Organization

Members

Chapters – Professional & Student

Regions

Districts - for electing Board of Directors

Board of Directors & Executive Committee

Executive Director and HQ Staff

Foundation for Information Technology Education (FITE)

Education Special Interest Group

Committees and Task Forces

Regions

AITP Membership

3,282 professional members255 are individual members

96 chapters

747 members in 16 chapters in Region 5

2,646 student members183 are individual members

218 chapters in universities and colleges across the United States

599 members in 39 chapters in Region 5

“National’s” Purpose

The Umbrella of the Profession

AdvocacyProtects our members careers and the IT profession

VisionaryLeads the profession by defining attributes of an IT professional

EducationIncreases the value of IT professionals by delivering programs that enhance their skill sets

LeadershipWe are community of leaders who install professionalism in the industry and hold professionals to ethical standards

SupportWeb sites, cash, promotional materials, membership tracking

Recognition, Awards and Support

Individual Performance Awards (IPA)

Chapter Outstanding Performance Award COPA

Region & Association Outstanding Chapter

Student Individual and Outstanding Chapter Awards

Professional Chapter Incentive Programs

Region Funding

Distinguished Information Sciences Award (DISA)

Information Processing Public Service Award (IPPSA)

Faculty Awards

Educational Institution Awards

Regions’ Purpose

The Support Structure for Local Chapters

EvangelistsHelps spread the word about the value of AITP

Support Local ChaptersBrings local chapter leaders together to share solutions

Delivering ProgramsRegion conferences

Developing Leader VolunteersChapter Leadership Workshops and one-on-one assistance

MentorshipTrain and support future industry and association leaders

Chapters’ Purpose

Chapters are the heart and soul of AITP

This is where members see the most value from AITPDirect contact with local peers and local companies

Face-to-face networkingWithout a lot of travel

Live educational opportunitiesAt very little cost or time

Development opportunitiesHone your leadership skills

Community outreachFor both the local IT and general community

MentorshipSupport of student chapters

Who We Are

Gender70% - Male

30% - Female

Age46% - Over 55

30% - Age 46-55

16% - Age 36-45

7% - Age 26-35

3% - Under 25

Who We Are - 2

Job Position23% - Supervisor / Manager / Director

20% - Project Mgr/Analyst/Programmer

10% - Professional / Non-Supervisory

10% - VP / Executive

9% - Academia

9% - Retired

7% - Consultant

3% - Marketing / Sales

Who We Are - 3

Employment Sector14% - Education

14% - Finance / Insurance

14% - Retail/Manufacturing/Distribution

10% - Telecommunications / IT

10% - Government

8% - Self-Employed

5% - Retired

25% - Other

Who We Are - 4

Size of Employer14% - under 100 employees

17% - 100-500 employees

7% - 501-1000 employees

43% - Over 1,000 employees

10% - Self-employed

7% - Unemployed / retired

Who We Are - 5

Years in the Profession48% - 26 years or more

22% - 16-25 years

8% - 11-15 years

10% - 6-10 years

5% - 2-5 years

5% - Less than 2 years

Who We Are - 6

Length of Membership 7% - 1 year or less

22% - 2-5 years

22% - 6-10 years

20% - 11-20 years

19% - 21-30 years

9% - More than 30 years

Who Pays Membership49% - Member or Honorary

51% - Employer

Who We Are - 7

Special Interests or Expertise24% - Project Management

12% - Education / Academia

10% - Security

8% - Software Architect

7% - Enterprise Architecture

6% - Business Intelligence

6% - Sales / Marketing

5% - Data Storage / Management

25% - Other

Who We Are - 8

Other Associations Members Belong To:53% - Do not belong to other groups

8% - ACM (Assoc. for Computing Machinery)

7% - PMI (Project Management Institute)

6% - IEEE (Inst. Of Electrical & Electronics Engineers)

3% - SIM (Society for Information Management)

0.5% - IIBA (Inter. Institute of Business Analysts)

0.5% - IASA (Inter. Assoc. of Software Architects)

0.5% - CIPS (Canadian Info. Processing Society)

22% - Other

What Members Want

Important Member Benefits27% - Networking

15% - Local Chapter Meetings

15% - Industry news / Papers / Research

10% - Educational offerings

11% - Web Portal / Newsletter

8% - Business Opportunities

5% - Vendor discounts

5% - Trade show / Conferences

What Members Want - 2

Why Members Joined AITP53% - Networking

19% - Programs (meetings)

10% - Job Opportunities

17% - Other

Why Members Maintain Membership65% - Networking

15% - Programs (meetings)

5% - Job Opportunities

12% - Other

What Members Want - 3

Are Reasons for Joining Being Met?72% - Yes

19% - Somewhat

7% - No

What Members Want - 4

Local Chapter Meeting Attendance49% - Attend almost all meetings

18% - Attend one to three meetings

13% - Attend four or more meetings

10% - Unable to attend

2% - Have not yet attended

What Members Want - 5

Rating of Chapter Communication43% - Excellent

38% - Good

8% - Satisfactory

2% - Poor

Frequency of Chapter Communication43% - Excellent

39% - Good

8% - Satisfactory

2% - Poor

What Members Want - 6

Local Chapter Web Site Visits56% - Yes - regularly

22% - Sometimes

13% - No

4% - Don’t know web site address

How Chapters Succeed

Focus on Programs and Publicity - web site, marketing, communications:

Is your web site up to date?

Are you utilizing the chapter page on the AITP portal?

Mix of topics – technical, leadership, self development

Benefits to members must be explicitly stated. Make them tangible and personal (what’s in it for me?)

Re-tell the story, often

How Chapters Succeed - 2

Students are the future – support and involve them

Check out what other chapters provide their members

Ensure chapter leaders are noted on the AITP web portal chapter page. Do the same for your student chapters

Participate in Region Leaders’ workshops

Attend the Monthly Virtual Water Cooler Calls

Read Information Executive and emails from AITP Headquarters.

Maximizing Membership

The value of membership is exposure to new ideas

Take advantage of the opportunity to network and learn

Participate: You get out of your membership what you put into it

Join Local, Region, and / or Association committees

Maximizing Membership - 2

Support AITP events:Chapter Meetings

Region and Association Events

Attend the Members Summit, Jan 22-23 in Chicago

National Collegiate Conference, ISECON

Visit the web portal at www.aitp.org, participate in the forums at www.aitpnetwork.org, and read Information Executive and emails from the Association.

Keep your email address and other contact information current at www.aitp.org.

Questions or Comments?

Mark Gilfand, CDP, CPCU, CLU, ChFC

2006 AITP President

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