BDPA-DC Detailed Membership Benefits

Chapter Information
• 2003 Calendar Of Events
• Contact Information
• High School Computer Club
• Events E-MAILing List
• History
• Chapter Objectives
• Other BDPA Chapters
• Press Releases

Member Services
• Newsletter
• Archives
• Photo Archives
• Black Enterprise Magazine
• National Journal
• Popular Links

Membership
• Online Application
• Member Benefits
• Detailed Member Benefits
• Online Brochure

Strategic Planning
• BDPA-DC Strategic Plan
• Vision Statement

This page provides a brief explanation of some of the
benefits and privileges of being a member of BDPA.

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.

The BDPA-DC Offline Connection Newsletter

The Offline Connection Newsletter covers local and national activities, provide in-depth technical articles, and explores 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.