Atlanta BDPA

09/02/2025

OPPORTUNITY ALERT: 5th-12th Grade Students Tech Astra Summit -

Calling all bright minds. Tech Astra is an innovative program aimed at giving girls the opportunity to explore all the vast possibilities of STEM. Our collaborative and inclusive events are led by women and tailored to challenge 5th to 12th graders.

06/10/2025

BDPA is proud to partner with Atlanta Tech Week

This year, there are 8 spaces throughout the city with programming designed to highlight Atlanta's unique ecosystem advantage

Newsletter Sign Up Link: https://mailchi.mp/b02e31512000/atltechweek
Website: atl.tech

04/14/2025

It’s Getting Technically Hot! 🔥
Calling all BDPA Chapters! BDPA SITES is bringing the heat with an exciting lineup of technical competitions designed to challenge and inspire our young innovators. Get ready to showcase your skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities in the following competitions:

💻 High School Coding Competition (BDPA SITES Instructors) – This competition provides students with hands-on experience in web development, programming, and project delivery.

🛠 STEAM Blitz Competition (A Hand in Learning, LLC) – Participants will engage in hands-on challenges using JavaScript test simulators, robotics, electronics, LEGOs, and the Engineering Design Process.

🎮 Esports Competition (STEAMSport, LLC) – BDPA chapter teams will design and develop their own video game to compete in an Esports tournament.

📢 IT Showcase Competition (BDPA SITES Instructors & YAHWEH Enterprises Outreach LLC) – College and high school students will present research on advanced computing and technical topics, showcasing their knowledge and innovation.

🚀 Registration is Now Open! https://conference?utm_campaign=BDPACON25&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=1744643521
To celebrate this milestone for our BDPA chapters, registration for students (up to grade 12) is only $125. Plus, during March, college and post-secondary student registration is $250.

📩 Get Involved!
Interested in participating? Contact your local BDPA chapter or email [email protected] for more details.

Don’t miss this opportunity to compete, learn, and connect with tech leaders of tomorrow!

04/14/2025

WE NEED YOU........

We seek strong, passionate, dedicated leaders to step up and serve our organization. To maximize this opportunity, we need you to nominate someone, or yourself!

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: NBDPA 2026 - 2027

Nomination Deadline: Saturday, April 14, 2025

BDPA is looking for individuals interested in making their voice heard to effect change for the betterment of the technology profession. If you are one of those individuals, or know someone passionate about driving BDPA to a higher level, please consider submitting a nomination to join the National BDPA Board of Directors.

Per its bylaws, the National BDPA's Board Development Governance and Bylaw Committee (BDGBC) is seeking BDPA members to serve on the Board of Directors of the National BDPA, with a term beginning on January 1, 2026 and ending in December 31, 2027. The BDGBC is now accepting nominations for National BDPA positions. Per the National BDPA Bylaws (dated August 18, 2023) Article 5 Section 1, nominations for the following national offices must be submitted no later than midnight on Wednesday, April 14, 2025:

- President
- Vice President
- Vice President of Finance
- Regional Vice President (4)
- Regional Director (4)

Also, per the National BDPA Bylaws Article 12 Section 1, proposals for amendments to the Bylaws must be submitted no later than midnight on Wednesday, April 14, 2025.

Any BDPA member in good standing may submit names, including their own, into nomination electronically via the National BDPA portal from Saturday, February 1, 2025 to Monday, April 14, 2025. Chapter delegates will vote for the final candidates during the Delegates' meeting on August 15, 2025, in Atlanta, GA during the national conference.

Board of Directors members must maintain full membership status to be elected and serve. Candidates should be willing to spend up to ten hours per month participating in committee work. It is preferable if applicants have:

1) at least one year of experience serving as a chapter officer;
2) have been a member of BDPA for at least one year; and
3) be familiar with the bylaws of the national association.

Feel free to contact the committee with any questions and to get an attachment to the current version of the bylaws.

To submit candidate's name and/or proposed bylaw amendment change, please click the following links:

Candidate Nomination Form: https://bdpa.site-ym.com/page/EBC3Members?utm_campaign=BDPACON25&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=1744643102

Proposed By-Law Amendment Change Form: https://bdpa.site-ym.com/general/custom.asp?utm_campaign=BDPACON25&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=1744643102

Sincerely,
Board Development Governance and Bylaw Committee
[email protected]
https://www.bdpa.org?utm_campaign=BDPACON25&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=1744643102

04/12/2025

It’s Getting Technically Hot! 🔥
Calling all BDPA Chapters! BDPA SITES is bringing the heat with an exciting lineup of technical competitions designed to challenge and inspire our young innovators. Get ready to showcase your skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities in the following competitions:

💻 High School Coding Competition (BDPA SITES Instructors) – This competition provides students with hands-on experience in web development, programming, and project delivery.

🛠 STEAM Blitz Competition (A Hand in Learning, LLC) – Participants will engage in hands-on challenges using JavaScript test simulators, robotics, electronics, LEGOs, and the Engineering Design Process.

🎮 Esports Competition (STEAMSport, LLC) – BDPA chapter teams will design and develop their own video game to compete in an Esports tournament.

📢 IT Showcase Competition (BDPA SITES Instructors & YAHWEH Enterprises Outreach LLC) – College and high school students will present research on advanced computing and technical topics, showcasing their knowledge and innovation.

🚀 Registration is Now Open! https://conference?utm_campaign=BDPACON25&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=1744470420
To celebrate this milestone for our BDPA chapters, registration for students (up to grade 12) is only $125. Plus, during March, college and post-secondary student registration is $250.

📩 Get Involved!
Interested in participating? Contact your local BDPA chapter or email [email protected] for more details.

Don’t miss this opportunity to compete, learn, and connect with tech leaders of tomorrow!

04/12/2025

WE NEED YOU........

We seek strong, passionate, dedicated leaders to step up and serve our organization. To maximize this opportunity, we need you to nominate someone, or yourself!

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: NBDPA 2026 - 2027

Nomination Deadline: Saturday, April 14, 2025

BDPA is looking for individuals interested in making their voice heard to effect change for the betterment of the technology profession. If you are one of those individuals, or know someone passionate about driving BDPA to a higher level, please consider submitting a nomination to join the National BDPA Board of Directors.

Per its bylaws, the National BDPA's Board Development Governance and Bylaw Committee (BDGBC) is seeking BDPA members to serve on the Board of Directors of the National BDPA, with a term beginning on January 1, 2026 and ending in December 31, 2027. The BDGBC is now accepting nominations for National BDPA positions. Per the National BDPA Bylaws (dated August 18, 2023) Article 5 Section 1, nominations for the following national offices must be submitted no later than midnight on Wednesday, April 14, 2025:

- President
- Vice President
- Vice President of Finance
- Regional Vice President (4)
- Regional Director (4)

Also, per the National BDPA Bylaws Article 12 Section 1, proposals for amendments to the Bylaws must be submitted no later than midnight on Wednesday, April 14, 2025.

Any BDPA member in good standing may submit names, including their own, into nomination electronically via the National BDPA portal from Saturday, February 1, 2025 to Monday, April 14, 2025. Chapter delegates will vote for the final candidates during the Delegates' meeting on August 15, 2025, in Atlanta, GA during the national conference.

Board of Directors members must maintain full membership status to be elected and serve. Candidates should be willing to spend up to ten hours per month participating in committee work. It is preferable if applicants have:

1) at least one year of experience serving as a chapter officer;
2) have been a member of BDPA for at least one year; and
3) be familiar with the bylaws of the national association.

Feel free to contact the committee with any questions and to get an attachment to the current version of the bylaws.

To submit candidate's name and/or proposed bylaw amendment change, please click the following links:

Candidate Nomination Form: https://bdpa.site-ym.com/page/EBC3Members?utm_campaign=BDPACON25&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=1744469280

Proposed By-Law Amendment Change Form: https://bdpa.site-ym.com/general/custom.asp?utm_campaign=BDPACON25&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=1744469280

Sincerely,
Board Development Governance and Bylaw Committee
[email protected]
https://www.bdpa.org?utm_campaign=BDPACON25&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=1744469280

04/11/2025

WE NEED YOU........

We seek strong, passionate, dedicated leaders to step up and serve our organization. To maximize this opportunity, we need you to nominate someone, or yourself!

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: NBDPA 2026 - 2027

Nomination Deadline: Saturday, April 14, 2025

BDPA is looking for individuals interested in making their voice heard to effect change for the betterment of the technology profession. If you are one of those individuals, or know someone passionate about driving BDPA to a higher level, please consider submitting a nomination to join the National BDPA Board of Directors.

Per its bylaws, the National BDPA's Board Development Governance and Bylaw Committee (BDGBC) is seeking BDPA members to serve on the Board of Directors of the National BDPA, with a term beginning on January 1, 2026 and ending in December 31, 2027. The BDGBC is now accepting nominations for National BDPA positions. Per the National BDPA Bylaws (dated August 18, 2023) Article 5 Section 1, nominations for the following national offices must be submitted no later than midnight on Wednesday, April 14, 2025:

- President
- Vice President
- Vice President of Finance
- Regional Vice President (4)
- Regional Director (4)

Also, per the National BDPA Bylaws Article 12 Section 1, proposals for amendments to the Bylaws must be submitted no later than midnight on Wednesday, April 14, 2025.

Any BDPA member in good standing may submit names, including their own, into nomination electronically via the National BDPA portal from Saturday, February 1, 2025 to Monday, April 14, 2025. Chapter delegates will vote for the final candidates during the Delegates' meeting on August 15, 2025, in Atlanta, GA during the national conference.

Board of Directors members must maintain full membership status to be elected and serve. Candidates should be willing to spend up to ten hours per month participating in committee work. It is preferable if applicants have:

1) at least one year of experience serving as a chapter officer;
2) have been a member of BDPA for at least one year; and
3) be familiar with the bylaws of the national association.

Feel free to contact the committee with any questions and to get an attachment to the current version of the bylaws.

To submit candidate's name and/or proposed bylaw amendment change, please click the following links:

Candidate Nomination Form: https://bdpa.site-ym.com/page/EBC3Members?utm_campaign=BDPACON25&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=1744384321

Proposed By-Law Amendment Change Form: https://bdpa.site-ym.com/general/custom.asp?utm_campaign=BDPACON25&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=1744384321

Sincerely,
Board Development Governance and Bylaw Committee
[email protected]
https://www.bdpa.org?utm_campaign=BDPACON25&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=1744384321