1. BDPA Charlotte - Information Technology Thought Leaders 2010 Membership Drive
by
Julius Clark
President - (2010 & 2011)
BDPA Charlotte
10/2/2009

2. Julius Clark
President 2010 & 20011
BDPA Charlotte
Email: Julius.Clark.Sr@gmail.com
Tel: 704-953-8379
Employer: Wells Fargo
Occupation: Information Security Professional
Blog: Clark Thought Leadership
Twitter: http://twitter.com/juliusclark

3. Agenda
My Background
About BDPA
Mission Statement
Classroom to the Boardroom
BDPA Pillars @ Work
BDPA Charlotte Partners & Sponsors
BDPA Charlotte Technology
Why Become a BDPA Member?
Connect Online with BDPA Charlotte
National Officers
Contact Information
Questions?

4. My Background
BDPA Charlotte History
2010-2012President
2007-2009 President-Elect
2006-2004VP of Education & SITES
2001-2003Coordinator - High School Computer Competition
Hometown
Boston, Ma
Home now been residing in Charlotte, NC for over 9 years
Profession
Information Security Professional
Education
MBA in Information Security * MSIS in Information Security * BS in Electronic Engineering
Certifications
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MSCE)

5. About BDPA
BDPA is a non-profit organization that advances the careers of African Americans in the Information Technology industry from the classroom to the boardroom.
Membership consists of programmers, analysts, entrepreneurs, consultants, managers, telecommunications specialists, executives, data security, technical writers, network administrators, educators and so on.
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6. Mission/Vision
Our mission:
BDPA is a member focused organization that
exists to provide professional development
programs, services and community outreach
to position its members at the forefront of the
information technology industry.
Our vision:
Is to be a powerful advocate for our stakeholders
interest within the global technology industry.

7. Corporate Advisory Council
IT Senior Management Forum
Professional Development
College Internships
High School Computer Competition (Regl, Natl)
High School Computer Camp (Phase 1)
Adopt-a-School
Adopt-a-Class
Classroom to the Boardroom

8. BDPA Pillars @ Work

• S.I.T.E.S
• 9. HSCC
• 10. Computer Literacy
• 11. IT Show Case
• 12. Scholarships
• 13. Youth Technology Camp
• 14. National Competition
• 15. Career & Leadership Development
• 16. ITSMF
• 17. Protg Mentoring Program
• 18. CIO Forums
• 19. BDPA IT Institute
• 20. Monthly Seminar
• 21. PDUs & CPE Credits
• 22. National Conference
• 23. BDPA Entrepreneur Advisory Group
• 24. Entrepreneurial Coaching

K-12 & College Initiatives
Entrepreneur
IT Professionals & Executives

25. BDPA Lifecycle of Member Support

26. BDPA Charlotte Partners & Sponsors

27. BDPA Charlotte Technology

28. Why Become a BDPA Member?
Become a member and network with our sponsors.
Become a member and learn our technology.
Empower yourself.
Work outside-the-box.
Entrepreneurs, use our network to grow your business.
Give back to your community as a BDPA Member.
College students can leverage IT professionals as mentors.

29. Connect with BDPA Charlotte!
Website:www.bdpa-charlotte.org
Facebook:BDPA Charlotte Information Technology Thought Leaders
twitter.com/bdpacharlotte
bdpacharlotte.groupsite.com
LinkedIn: BDPA Charlotte
RSS News Feed:
pipes.yahoo.com/bdpacharlotte
http://bdpacharlotte.blogspot.com

30. National BDPA Officers

• President Yvette Graham (Allstate)
• 31. President Elect - Monique Berry (Vanguard)
• 32. VP-Finance Charles Moore (NPower)
• 33. VP-Member Mgmt Eatonia Williams (EDS)
• 34. VP-Member Services Kimberly Davis (Emagination Network)
• 35. VP-Strategy & Planning Edwin Sapp (Self-Employed)
• 36. Immediate Past President Denise Holland (Amtrak)