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BDPA DETROIT

...Detroit’s IT Professionals

$Detroit Chapter 2012 Election BDPA Detroit is a membership based IT professional organization. It is important that we have member based leadership that we can count on to run the organization and represent our specific ideals and interests to our members, the corporate community and greater Detroit communities. It is time to elect and appoint our 2012 Board of Directors and Executive Committee. This is one of the most important events for the future of BDPA Detroit and an excellent opportunity for personal development and career growth. The BDPA Detroit chapter needs your leadership skills to take us to the next level. If you have new ideals and you see the need for change, you are a prime candidate for one of the leadership roles in BDPA Detroit chapter. The criteria for the elected positions are that you must demonstrate your ability to perform the role in your BIO or resume and be a financially current member before the election date. For appointed positions you must demonstrate your desire to fill the role in the nomination \ appointment form and be a financially current member before January 2012. You must remain a financially current member for the full term of your position. Timeline for Elected and Appointed Positions Nominations Due Wednesday, October 12, 2011 Bio / Resume / Picture Due Wednesday, October 12, 2011 Candidates Meet & Greet Thursday, October 20, 2011 - 6pm Election Period October 21- November 10, 2011 Announcement of Elected Positions November 17, 2011 Announcement of Appointed Position October 21- November 10, 2011 Elections_Form_2012.doc Please send all forms to: detroitelections@bdpa-detroit.org The following elected positions are available: Vice President of Business Management / President Elect - 2 year term In this role you will work closely with Chapter President and Board of Directors on every endeavor, to ensure a smooth transition of leadership for the organization. In the absence of the President, the President Elect shall assume the duties of the President. Vice President of Finance - 2 year term In this role the Vice President for Finance is responsible for maintaining and reporting accurate accounts of BDPA Detroit Chapter expenditures and funds in keeping with our By-laws and fiscal policies. The following 2 year appointed positions are available: Secretary The Recording Secretary main responsibilities are to ensure that all organization records are accurately kept and regularly maintained. Vice President of Strategy and Planning The Vice President of Strategic Planning is responsible for working with the Chapters' Board and Executive Committee to achieve their strategic objectives. Vice President of S.I.T.E.S. Student Information Technology Education and Scholarship (SITES) Programs within BDPA are designed to expose our youth to the concepts of computers and give them expertise in industry skills. The Vice PresidentSITES are responsible for delivering and managing these programs for the chapter for our K - 12 youth. This includes coordinating with our National Organization in relation to the SITES Programs and administering these actual programs in our community. This includes the HSCC Program and National Competition at the Annual Conference. Vice President of Programs and Professional Development The Vice President of Professional Development is responsible for the development and delivery of programs relating to Technology and Entrepreneurship for the Chapter. The content or theme of these programs is to be consistent and in accordance with the objectives of the Chapter and will be accomplished with the guidance of a Program Committee. Vice President of Membership Management The Vice President of Membership will be responsible for the development and maintenance of a Chapter membership plan that assures continued growth through active recruitment, retention of existing members and, partnering with major employers and educational institutions. Vice President of Member Services The Vice President of Member Services will be responsible for overseeing the Chapter's member benefits, including the benefits offered at a National level. The Director of Member Services is charged with identifying and evaluating membership benefits which will meet the needs of our members. Vice President of Technology Automation Committee Vice President of Technology Automation Committee (TAC) and Infrastructure is responsible for managing Chapter networking, hardware, and technical communications requirements as well as for the community the Chapter supports. We look forward to seeing and hearing from you!$ shapeimage_1_link_0