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Membership Campaign Two for 1998

· Theme: “Closing the Gap………

On Membership…Each One Bring Some”

· Duration: September 1, 1998 – November 30, 1998

· National Goal: 2,0001 Members (National Revenue - $30.00 X 2000 = $60,000)

· Incentive:

For Members Only!!!!!

Level One :

Solicit six (6) “Full” members and two (3) “Student” members…Receive $15.00 National rebate toward your BDPA renewal.

Level Two:

Solicit nine (9) “Full” members and six (6) “Student” members…Receive $30.00 rebate toward your BDPA renewal.

Level Three:

Solicit twelve (12) “Full” members and nine (9) “Student” members…Receive $50.00 rebate toward your BDPA renewal.

Level Four :

Solicit fifteen (15) “Full” members.Receive $75.00 rebate toward your BDPA renewal.

Rules:· Financially current members are eligible for rebate incentives.· A non-financial member who renews is eligible at the point their financial instrument clears the

bank.· A member will qualify for only one of the membership incentive levels.· Membership applications must be submitted with the referring members' name printed or

typed on the “new members” membership application.

1 2,000 members equates to approx 44 members per chapter.Formula: 2,000/45 active chapters = 44.4 members over a 4 month period. 44/3 months = 14.6 members per month per chapterSept/Nov. ’98 Membership Drive A Membership Management Deliverable

· All membership applications must be in the National Office for processing on or before Dec. 4, 1998 .

Promoting the Membership Drive:

Þ Publicize It !!!Þ In the PaperÞ Chapter Newsletter or ReleaseÞ Public Service Announcements (PSA) on radio & TVÞ Post in Schools, Churches, Dental Offices, Barber Shops, Beauty Salons, Library, etc.

Þ Solicit Corporate Memberships !!!Þ Request a Corporate Supporter to Underwrite 5 or More MembershipsÞ Promote National Corporate Partner Programs (programs include BDPA membership)

Þ Encourage Each Member to Introduce and Encourage a Friend or Family Member to Join !!!

Þ Have a Local Chapter Promotion !!!Þ Raffle a GiveAway at the local level. Get a Vendor to Donate Software, Books,Þ Gift Certificates.

Þ Encourage Guests & Speakers at Your Program Meetings to Join BDPA !!!

Þ Post Membership Drive on Your Local Chapter Web Page !!!

Þ Subscribe to User Group Mailing Lists !!!Þ Mass Mailing to Members, Potential Members, Corporations, Schools, Churches.

Þ Offer Chapter Membership Gift Certificates !!!

Þ Showcase the NEW BDPA Brochure; Highlight the EditorialsSept/Nov. ’98 Membership Drive A Membership Management Deliverable

Reasons to be a BDPA Member!

Communication:

Ø Through the use of the National BDPA Journal and local chapter newsletter.Ø Monthly program meetings.Ø E-mail and local chapter Web pages

Education:

Ø BDPA members are offered workshops and seminars to enhance their technical, personal development and networking skills. Many of our members are talented speakers. Solicit and learn from them.

Fellowship:

Ø Lasting friendships are developed as well as business relationships.

Mentoring:

Ø Information Technology Senior Management Forum will donate their time and expertise to help BDPA members. BDPA members can partner with a seasoned professional and receive advice for their career development.

Networking:

Ø BDPA members participate in information exchanges organized around their professional interests.

Recognition:

Ø Annually BDPA recognizes chapters and members who have made significant contributions to their chapters and/or community. BDPA promotes members by nominating qualified candidates and/or helping them for specific national and local awards.

Sept/Nov. ’98 Membership Drive A Membership Management Deliverable

Membership Benefits

¨ Professional/Business Contacts.BDPA meetings and special events provide invaluable opportunities for networking with a variety of industry and non-industry professionals.

¨ Professional/Personal Development.BDPA is a pro-active organization and as a member you are given opportunities to play an active role in planning, developing and implementing local and national projects designed to meet BDPA’s goals and objectives. BDPA members can run for national and local offices, chair committees/tasks forces and participate in committee/business area activities. The skills gained through taking on responsibilities in BDPA prove to be a valuable asset to one’s professional and personal life.

¨ Monthly Program Meetings.At the heart of BDPA’s annual agenda are program meetings on a variety of technical, career and social topics.

¨ Annual National Conference.This annual event is the culmination of BDPA’s activities. Workshops on current industry technologies, plus professional and personal development seminars are part of a standard fare that also includes an Awards Banquet., Career Fair and National Computer Competition.

¨ The Journal.The official publication of National BDPA contains articles and announcements highlighting current industry issues, technological breakthroughs, career and personal development strategies and national activities.

¨ Local Newsletters.Local chapter newsletters cover local and national activities, provide in-depth technical articles and explore career advancement issues.

¨ Publications.BDPA publishes annually the National Conference Proceedings and the Career Development Guide. Conference registrants receive these publications free. Other members can obtain them at substantial discounts.

¨ Industry Publications.Members are entitled to discounted subscriptions on many nationally known industry publications.

¨ Member Discounts.BDPA members receive discounts on all publications, national conference (including hotel and airline reservations), car rentals and local chapter seminars and activities.

¨ Professional Recognition.As a by product of their professional and community related activities, BDPA members receive recognition from their peers. All members are encouraged and given the opportunity to lead workshops in their area of expertise and share their experience and knowledge with students, peers and community.


Continuing the Privileges:

v Discount Registration to BDPA National Conferencev The earlier you register the greater the savings………….…………….

v CEU Credits for National Conference Workshops

v Local Chapter Affiliation Provides Access to Workshops and Seminars

v Complimentary Subscription to the BDPA Journal

v Discount Travel Itinerary Through Traveltron Travel Servicesv Good for all your travel needs…………………………………………v Ask for Kumni and mention ‘BDPA’……………….…………………

v Access to Publications at Member Only Prices v Black Enterprise….Use code National code MBDP and your local chapter identifier…..

v Access to a Network of Industry Professionals for the Exchange of Information

Future Benefits:

v Access to Technical White Pages on Emerging Technologies via the BDPA WEB/FTP Sitev Reciprocal Member Discounts in Other Technical Organizationsv ICCP Trainingv Leadership Trainingv More Member Discountsv Job Bank Repositoryv Job Resume Repository


Sample Letter to Established Corporate Supporter

{Date}

Dear {Corporate Name and/or Person},

Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA) has always had a proud tradition of supporting the community in technological endeavors. Our organization has helped extend a helping hand to its members, students and the community-at-large in providing affordable technical training in a nurturing and supportive environment. It is our mission to encourage and influence our community to make great strides in their lives by attaining knowledge of the vast array of opportunities in the Information Technology industry.

As a corporate partner, you have the opportunity to share in our organization’s mission. Please accept our invitation to participate in one of BDPA’s Corporate Partner Programs. Each program offers you the opportunity to underwrite ### employees as full members of BDPA.

Benefits of a Corporate Partner:

Þ Access to information technology professionals who are potential future employees, thus expanding your employee recruitment base.

Þ Entrepreneurs who may serve as partners or consultants in future business endeavors.

Þ Recognition as a Corporate Partner in the Local Chapter and National publications.

Þ Improved employee relations by showing support for an organization, which supports their educational, and self-development needs.


Þ Opportunities to participate at our National Conference and Career Fairs.

Benefits of having employees as members:

Þ Interaction and exposure to other information technology professionals.

Þ Self development in technical expertise (platforms and technologies), project management, leadership, communication, etc.

Þ Access to workshops and seminars covering a broad range of technical and self-development topics.

We are optimistic that {corporation name}will play a visible role in forging the success of BDPA. Nationally, BDPA retains the status of 501(c)6 and the BDPA Education and Technology Foundation retains the status of 501(c)3. We hope {corporation Name} will take a pro-active role in premiering the fine tradition of BDPA’s “Commitment to Excellence”.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at {phone number}. Thanks for your consideration and anticipated support. We look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

{Your Name}, {Your Chapter Position}{Chapter}


News Release For Immediate Release

The National Black Data Processing Associates Membership Drive

The National Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA) announces its Membership Drive being held during the months of September through November 1998. Membership in BDPA is open to all persons, regardless of profession, race, sex or national origin. BDPA seeks the membership of anyone with an interest in pursuing the goals of the organization.

The mission of Black Data Processing Associates is to facilitate the minority professional’s participation in local and national activities, to keep abreast of and to contribute to the developments and trends in the Information Processing industry. The purpose of BDPA is to be a positive influence on both the directions of the industry and its effects in the minority community.

Products and Services Include but are not limited to:Þ Monthly Program MeetingsÞ Discount Registration to BDPA National ConferenceÞ CEU Credits for National Conference WorkshopsÞ Local Chapter Affiliation Provides Access to Workshops and Seminars


Þ Complimentary Subscription to the BDPA JournalÞ Discount Travel Itinerary Through Traveltron Travel ServicesÞ Access to Publications at Member Only Prices (e.g. BE)Þ Access to a Network of Industry Professionals for the Exchange of Information

For more information, contact:: {Name} {Phone Number}


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