FYI. Another event sponsored by your chapter. (H) 708-283-8516 (C) 708-254-7767 -----Original Message----- From: BDPA Chicago [mailto:hesha@xxxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2005 8:58 AM To: gibran_adejele@xxxxxxxxxxx Subject: 1st Annual Student Empowerment Retreat <http://rs6.net/on.jsp?t=1101106297019.0.1011032507540.6834&o=http://ui. constantcontact.com/images/p1x1.gif> $Account.OrganizationName <http://www.bdpa-chicago.org/images/topGraphic.jpg> <http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/tl_trans.gif> <http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/tr_trans.gif> 2005 Student Empowerment Retreat <http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/bl_trans.gif> <http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/br_trans.gif> <http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/spacer.gif> <http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/spacer.gif> You're Invited! <http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/spacer.gif> <http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/spacer.gif> <http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/tl_trans.gif> <http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/tr_trans.gif> Conference Theme _____ "Improving the Quality of Leadership and Creating Pathways for Success" The theme for the retreat is "Improving the Quality of Leadership and Creating Pathways for Success". This theme conveys the reality that people are more successful throughout their career life if they attain leadership and career development skills earlier in their career. BDPA <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=8fozqpbab.0.4tc4l8n6.uerxdtn6.6834&p=http%3A%2F %2Fwww.bdpa-chicago.org> Chicago Chapter was chartered with eight <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=8fozqpbab.0.wl5kzpbab.uerxdtn6.6834&p=http%3A%2 F%2Fwww.bdpa-chicago.org%2Fhistory.htm> founding members on March 15, 1986 as the 14th Chapter of the national <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=8fozqpbab.0.r9dbs9n6.uerxdtn6.6834&p=http%3A%2F %2Fwww.bdpa.org> organization. Since its inception, the Chicago Chapter has continued to deliver programs <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=8fozqpbab.0.xl5kzpbab.uerxdtn6.6834&p=http%3A%2 F%2Fwww.bdpa-chicago.org%2FmonthPrograms.htm> to its membership. Chicago has the largest membership in the nation. Our chapter growth has steadily increased as more people become aware of BDPA and our mission. Today, we have more than 600 members. BDPA Chicago won the Best Chapter of the Year Award for 2005! We are committed and passionate about providing services that cater to the each area of your professional career, whether its high school or college students or IT professionals. This event is catered to our students who we want to empower to become our next leaders! Details <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=8fozqpbab.0.yl5kzpbab.uerxdtn6.6834&p=https%3A% 2F%2Fmap.bdpa.org%2Fevents%2FEV10Register1.aspx%3FeventID%3D1048> Key Points of Contact * For Retreat information, please contact: Jolene Taylor * Phone: (773) 818-2739 * For a Registration Packet, please contact: Catrina Williams-Martinez * Phone: (630) 783-1661 * For Sponsorship information, please contact: Lahesha Williams * Phone: (773) 865- 0547 * For Fundraising Event information, please contact: Susan Scott * Phone: (708) 601-1250 Download Conference Flyer <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=8fozqpbab.0.zl5kzpbab.uerxdtn6.6834&p=http%3A%2 F%2Fbdpa.esmartbuyer.com%2Fser_2005_infoflyer.pdf> Sponsors _____ <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=8fozqpbab.0.g58foobab.uerxdtn6.6834&p=http%3A%2 F%2Fwww.crscorp.com> Computer Resource Solutions Diversified Search Services <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=8fozqpbab.0.coiappbab.uerxdtn6.6834&p=http%3A%2 F%2Fdiverssvs.com> Health Care Service Corporation <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=8fozqpbab.0.eoiappbab.uerxdtn6.6834&p=http%3A%2 F%2Fwww.hcsc.net%2F> VisionIT <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=8fozqpbab.0.fdzyinbab.uerxdtn6.6834&p=http%3A%2 F%2Fwww.visioninfotech.com%2F> WSF Associates and Partners <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=8fozqpbab.0.goiappbab.uerxdtn6.6834&p=http%3A%2 F%2Fwww.wsfassocpartners.com%2F> Quick Links... _____ * Our Student Member Services (SMS) <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=8fozqpbab.0.9l5kzpbab.uerxdtn6.6834&p=http%3A%2 F%2Fgroups.yahoo.com%2Fgroup%2FSMS_Leadership> * Our Chapter <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=8fozqpbab.0.4tc4l8n6.uerxdtn6.6834&p=http%3A%2F %2Fwww.bdpa-chicago.org> * Why Students Join? <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=8fozqpbab.0.e8nyddbab.uerxdtn6.6834&p=http%3A%2 F%2Fwww.bdpa.org%2Fportal%2Findex.php%3Foption%3Dcom_content%26task%3Dvi ew%26id%3D88> * Our Student Empowerment Conference <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=8fozqpbab.0.9niappbab.uerxdtn6.6834&p=https%3A% 2F%2Fmap.bdpa.org%2Fevents%2FEV04EventDetail.aspx%3FeventID%3D1048> <http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/bl_trans.gif> <http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/br_trans.gif> Greetings! On behalf of the BDPA Chicago Board of Directors, the 2005 Student Empowerment Retreat Leadership Team, and our members, I am pleased to present the first ever Student Empowerment Retreat. As an empowerment retreat for BDPA students, this event will provide many opportunities for students to develop personal and professional relationships with one another, with sponsors and with the vast network that the BDPA Chicago Chapter has developed both locally and nationally. We invite you to share in this history making event! The 2005 Student Empowerment Retreat has the ability to reach over 200 students from the Chicagoland area. We will hold the retreat in Lombard, Illinois, just miles away from the Windy City of Chicago. We are targeting the areas of Chicago, Central Illinois, Indiana and Milwaukee for students who desire to be empowered in their leadership and career development skills. Seeking Retreat Volunteers Retreat volunteers are needed before, during and after the Retreat. If you are interested in assisting with this wonderful event, please contact Catrina Williams-Martinez @ SMS_Leadership@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:SMS_Leadership@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=> and indicate the following in your response (A special discount may apply): * Full Name: * BDPA Member: Yes or No * Local Chapter/City: * Time your available during the weekend: * Home address: * Home phone: * Cell phone: * Email address: Your consideration and participation is very much appreciated. DATE: December 2-4, 2005 TIME: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm LOCATION: Embassy Suites * Lombard IL MORE: (773) 818-2739 Register Now <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=8fozqpbab.0.yl5kzpbab.uerxdtn6.6834&p=https%3A% 2F%2Fmap.bdpa.org%2Fevents%2FEV10Register1.aspx%3FeventID%3D1048> Registration & Hotel Information Join BDPA Chicago in Lombard, Illinois for the 1st Annual Student Empowerment Retreat. Come learn more about how you can be empowered in Networking Skills, Career Development and Leadership Skills. This will be a PREMIER event for College Level, Graduate Level and College Bound (11th-12th grade) High School Students. Benefits to STUDENTS include: Direct access to corporate managers & recruiters; FREE gift to the first 50 Registrants and; Opportunity to network with IT Professionals. The registration <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=8fozqpbab.0.yl5kzpbab.uerxdtn6.6834&p=https%3A% 2F%2Fmap.bdpa.org%2Fevents%2FEV10Register1.aspx%3FeventID%3D1048> fee for this remarkable event is as follows: * $25 - Student Member * $35 - Non-Student (BDPA Member) * $50 - Non-Member We have secured hotel rates of $99 (single suites) and $109 (double suites) per night at the Embassy <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=8fozqpbab.0.8l5kzpbab.uerxdtn6.6834&p=http%3A%2 F%2Fwww.hilton.com%2Fen%2Fes%2Fgroups%2Fprivate_groups%2Fchilmes_bdp%2Fi ndex.jhtml> Suites. These rates are good for any reservations <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=8fozqpbab.0.8l5kzpbab.uerxdtn6.6834&p=http%3A%2 F%2Fwww.hilton.com%2Fen%2Fes%2Fgroups%2Fprivate_groups%2Fchilmes_bdp%2Fi ndex.jhtml> made by November 6, 2005. Reserve your room today by contacting the Embassy Suites Hotel at 800-EMBASSY or 630-969-7500. Ask for the BDPA rate. <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=8fozqpbab.0.8l5kzpbab.uerxdtn6.6834&p=http%3A%2 F%2Fwww.hilton.com%2Fen%2Fes%2Fgroups%2Fprivate_groups%2Fchilmes_bdp%2Fi ndex.jhtml> Reserve Your Hotel Room <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=8fozqpbab.0.8l5kzpbab.uerxdtn6.6834&p=http%3A%2 F%2Fwww.hilton.com%2Fen%2Fes%2Fgroups%2Fprivate_groups%2Fchilmes_bdp%2Fi ndex.jhtml> <http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/spacer.gif> <http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/spacer.gif> <http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/spacer.gif> <http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/spacer.gif> If you are interested in rooming with 2 or more people to cut cost, contact Catrina <mailto:sms_leadership@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=> Williams-Martinez on (773) 818-2739 before booking your room. We are in need of volunteer chaperones. If you are interested please click <mailto:sms_leadership@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=> here. Special discount will be applied! BDPA offers many positive role models who are willing to help you become the next generation of IT professionals and executives. Please take a moment to review the material in this message. Ensure that you or any student that you know in the Chicagoland area are in attendance for this empowerment event! We plan to provide attendees with breakthrough workshops and opportunities to develop lasting relationships with like-minded people over the course of three days. Join us at this event as we take you From the Classroom to the Boardroom! Sincerely, Lahesha Williams, Director Student Member Services (SMS) BDPA Chicago Chapter _____ email: hesha@xxxxxxxxxxxx phone: (312) 575-8503 web: http://www.bdpa-chicago.org <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=8fozqpbab.0.4tc4l8n6.uerxdtn6.6834&p=http%3A%2F %2Fwww.bdpa-chicago.org> - <http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/spacer.gif> - <http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/spacer.gif> Save 100% As a result of sponsorship commitments we are able to offer complimentary conference registrations to the next 50 people that register for this Student Empowerment Conference. Don't procrastinate! 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