America is a melting pot of many diverse cultures that have formed into one of the greatest civilizations known to man. As the world society becomes more global the demand for talent is increased. BDPA develops the talents that you need today, and prepares the talents you will certainly need for tomorrow.

BDPA is seeking your support. Evidence indicates that the future of our country is dependent upon our ability to meet future business demands. The Corporate Partnership Proposal extends an invitation for partnership to strengthen our resources as we move into the 21st Century.

Our members are drawn from major corporations, government and educational institutions. Our programs are designed to encourage the benefits of education, exposure and experience. These, in some instances, are your employees, and in many instances you're future employees.

BDPA is confident that once this proposal has been examined, you will join in our efforts.

Partnership Benefits:Qualified candidates to meet technology demands;A resource to meet diversified human resource goals;Sponsored development and support of a future qualified workforce;Greater product/service recognition;Enhanced corporate visibility and citizenship.

We welcome the opportunity to establish a partnership that will benefit the future of our organizations, as well as that of our nation. You may expect a call from us to confirm receipt of this proposal, and for guidance and direction in how we might go forward.

Thank you for your attention and consideration.

Sincerely,Black Data Processing Associates

Introduction

National BDPA is an association established in 1975. Membership is comprised of system professionals drawn from local chapters. Our primary mission is to assist our membership in remaining technically current through the delivery of monthly program meetings, workshops, and seminars. A secondary mission is to encourage our members to make themselves available to support the development of young people interested in pursing careers in information technology. These programs consist of the High School Computer Competition (HSCC), and our College Summer Internship Program.

Current Sponsors

AdvantisAllstate Insurance CompanyAmerican ExpressBuckner & AssociatesCompuwareDIR & Associates

ELF AtochemFord Motor CompanyFord Motor Credit CompanyGE ServicesHousehold InternationalKelly Services, Inc.Kraft General FoodsMCIMichConMotorolaProgressive Insurance CompanySystematicsWyeth

National Conference Career Fair BoothsIf you are seeking qualified system professionals the national conference is where you want to be. The career fair is not only marketed within the ranks of association membership, but promoted outside of the association as well. The result is a well attended fair.

Corporate Benefits ³Qualified candidates to meet human resource needs ³Greater company visibility ³

³Corporate Benefits ³Greater product/service recognition ³Enhanced company visibility ³

NATIONAL CONFERENCESPhiladelphia ³ August 16-20, 1995³

Workshops & SeminarsYour company can share its expertise by encouraging employees to deliver workshops and seminars addressing the latest developments in information technology trends and their business applications.

Annually the members of BDPA gather at the nationalconference to participate in workshops and seminars designed improve their skills and awareness.

Corporate Benefits ³Greater product/service visibility ³Enhanced industry recognition ³Supporting continued and enhanced education ³

Sponsoring and supporting corporations underwrite many of the special events that take place during the conference.

Events like the Annual Awards Banquet, President's Meeting, Delegates Meeting, National Board of Directors Meeting, and conference luncheons. This year BDPA is very pleased to announce that Microsoft Corporation is sponsoring a conference luncheon on August 18, 1995. Mr. Bob Hurbell, Executive Vice President, Worldwide Operations, will deliver the address.

TRAIN 'EM & BRING 'EMThe objective of this program is to secure sufficient funding to bring about a life change in the lives of many that would go unnoticed. This program not only supports local competition team training and transportation to the national conference. We brings these young minds to the attention of their future employers at a time when the nation has expressed concerns for our future talents and capabilities. The program provides the first place winner with a four year college scholarship. It provides the participants with an introduction to the business world through its internship program component.

College Scholarship Program

The Train' em & Bring 'em Program provides a four (4) year scholarship to the each member of the winning team in the competition. The winning students, having effectively demonstrated the wisdom associated with supporting their educations, are $60,000.00 scholarship that will be managed by the BDPA Education & Technology Foundation. All awards are paid only to recognized institutions of higher learning and upon presentation and verification of institution acceptance. Each year of the scholarship the student is required to show proof of attendance and acceptance for the nextschool term.

College Internship ProgramTrain'em & Bring 'em includes a College Internship Program where each student, that participates in the competition, is afforded an opportunity to interview for summer college internship positions.

The value is an obvious one. This is the future workforce and internship provides an early look at tomorrow's staff. By exposing the student to the education and, through internship, the application of technology will lend to a more well rounded entry level employee.

Participating corporations receive a Resume Book of all students. Corporations then arrange interviews. Corporations agree to share the names of students hired as interns to National BDPA and are asked to complete an internship evaluation form detailing the student's performance.

President Level Sponsorship $5,000.00

Distribution Breakdown$3,500 Local Chapter$1,500 National Association

Greater product/service exposure ³Preferred booth selection at national career fair ³referred booth selection at technology exhibit ³Discounted advertisement rates (30%) ³Full page sponsorship ad in The Journal ³Access to National Resume Database System ³Corporate memberships in sponsored chapters ³

Local Chapter Product Presentations & Demonstrations Information technology is the focus of BDPA. The Monthly Program Meetings are designed to bring to our membership the latest industry trends and there business applications. Sponsoring corporations are encouraged to participate by providing presenters that share knowledge and applications.

Executive On Loan

BDPA currently utilizes the services of a volunteer Executive Director. Expanded national programs are forecasted to improve financial support, but management remains an unresolved issue. An Executive On Loan, for a term of two years will greatly improve BDPA's organizational management, and afford the corporation an excellent executive training vehicle.

The Executive would address the responsibilities of the Executive Director by:

1. Managing the National Office2. Hiring administrative personnel and overseeing their tasks.3. Represent the association as directed by the National President and/or National Board of Directors.

4. Secure additional funding, and support for association programs and activities. 5. Assist in the promotion of the mission, objectives and goals of BDPA.

Our nation is the leader in the development of information technology. To remain the leader we must develop our current human resources as we prepare for tomorrow's technology demands. BDPA wants to foster these efforts, and can with your company's participation and support.

BDPA thanks you for your time, attention, and support.Contacting BDPA

National Office1250 Connecticut Avenue, NW * Suite 610Washington, D.C. 20036Patricia DrummingAdministrative Assistant(202) 775-4301

National PresidentOllie Morgan (Chicago Chapter)Independent Consultant(312) 554-1995