How the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) Can Help You

1. How the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) Can Help You

2. AITP – A Long Tradition • NMAA – National Machine Accountants Association • DPMA – Data Processing Management Association • AITP – Association of Information Technology Professionals

3. AITP Mission To serve our members by delivering relevant technology and leadership education, research and information on current business and technology issues, and forums for networking and collaboration. Adopted December 2008

4. AITP Vision AITP is the leading worldwide society of information technology business professionals and the community of knowledge for the current and next generation of leaders. Adopted December 2008

5. AITP Core Values • Service We keep current in technology, business, and academia. We contribute to the Association, IT profession, and society utilizing leadership, appropriate solutions, and sound processes. • Integrity We value professionalism and uphold the AITP Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct.

6. AITP Core Values - 2 • Respect We build an inclusive environment through mentoring, delivering on commitments, working together with trust, and enjoying the camaraderie of each other. • Innovation We learn, share insights, and encourage our members to make a difference today and for the future.

7. AITP Guiding Principles • Our Guiding Principles reflect AITP’s beliefs about your role as a member and the impact we want AITP to have in the IT profession. • We aspire to be better leaders, better people. • We excel through honesty. • We treat others with respect. • We demand ethical behavior of ourselves. • We encourage out of the box thinking. • We lead with confidence and inspire team members to achieve success. • We don’t let fear of change paralyze us in reaching our goals. • We are fiscally responsible. • We take ownership in everything we do. • We have fun.

8. What AITP Offers • AITP offers OPPORTUNITIES • Education • Networking • Leadership • Advocacy • Mentoring • AITP offers PERSONAL GROWTH

9. What’s in it for Me? • AITP offers a platform to build great leaders: • Recognition as an expert in the industry • Recognition as an author – publishing works • Career opportunities through networking • Presentation/Speaking engagement opportunities • Volunteer opportunities • AITP offers a platform to “Pay it Forward” • Leading and supporting teamwork • Mentoring our next generations • Sharing and collaborating to lead the profession • Community Outreach participation

10. Tangible Benefits-Discounts and Scholarships • Research • Conferences and seminars • Online IT training • Leadership training • Hardware and software • Printing services • Shipping services • Insurance • Credit cards • Scholarships • Robert Half Technology Scholarships at NCC • Foundation of Information Technology Scholarships (FITE) for AITP Student Members

11. Benefits of Membership • White papers and presentations • Chapter meetings, Region Conferences • National Collegiate Conference • AITP Member Summit • ISECON / CONISAR(Info Systems Education/Research Conference) • Robert Half Technology InfoCenter • Microsoft Resource Center • Information Executive e-Newsletter • Member directory • Discussion forums • Committees and task forces • Leadership opportunities

12. Classes of Members • Professional – individuals employed in the IT industry • Honorary – 3 types • Lifetime – awarded to those of prestigious stature approved by the AITP Executive Committee. Dues paid by the Association. • Senior – disabled or retired and a member of at least 10 years – dues reduced by one-half. • Emeritus – members who attained a specific level of AITP participation and nominated by the chapter. One-third dues, paid by the chapter.

13. Classes of Members - 2 • Student – Individuals entered in a university or college whose degree major is in the information technology field • Student-to-Professional – Former students members who elect to renew as a professional member. Dues reduced for three years • Enterprise – Makes it more beneficial for companies to have multiple employees in AITP.

14. Student to Professional (S2P) Membership • Allows student members to transition to professional membership, at reduced dues for the 1st three years • 1st Year - $35 (plus local chapter dues) • 2nd Year - $45 (plus local chapter dues) • 3rd Year - $70 (plus local chapter dues) • Must renew your membership (as a S2P professional) before your student membership expires • Go to www.aitp.org/renew • If you are unsure of where you will be after graduation, join as an Individual Member. Later you can have AITP HQ assign you to a chapter in your new location.

15. AITP Organization • Members • Chapters – Professional & Student • Regions • Districts - for electing Board of Directors • Board of Directors & Executive Committee • Executive Director and HQ Staff • Education Special Interest Group • Student Leadership Council • AITP Professional Advisory Council • Committees and Task Forces • See the AITP Governance Page at www.aitp.org.

16. Regions

17. AITP Membership • 2,512 professional members • 74 chapters • 506 members in 13 chapters in Region 5 • 2,417 student members • 224 chapters in universities and colleges across the United States • 557 members in 42 chapters in Region 5

18. “National’s” Purpose The Umbrella of the Profession • Advocacy • Protects our members careers and the IT profession • Visionary • Leads the profession by defining attributes of an IT professional • Education • Increases the value of IT professionals by delivering programs that enhance their skill sets • Leadership • We are community of leaders who install professionalism in the industry and hold professionals to ethical standards • Support • Web sites, cash, promotional materials, membership tracking

19. Recognition, Awards and Support • Individual Performance Awards (IPA) • Chapter Outstanding Performance Award COPA • Region & Association Outstanding Chapter • Student Individual and Outstanding Chapter Awards • Professional Chapter Incentive Programs • Region Funding • Distinguished Information Sciences Award (DISA) • Faculty Awards • Educational Institution Awards

20. Regions’ Purpose The Support Structure for Local Chapters • Evangelists • Helps spread the word about the value of AITP • Support Local Chapters • Brings local chapter leaders together to share solutions • Delivering Programs • Region conferences • Developing Leader Volunteers • Chapter Leadership Workshops and one-on-one assistance • Mentorship • Train and support future industry and association leaders

21. Chapters’ Purpose Chapters are the heart and soul of AITP • This is where members see the most value from AITP • Direct contact with local peers and local companies • Face-to-face networking • Without a lot of travel • Live educational opportunities • At very little cost or time • Development opportunities • Hone your leadership skills • Community outreach • For both the local IT and general community • Mentorship • Support of student chapters

22. What Members Want - 2 • Why Members Joined AITP • 53% - Networking • 19% - Programs (meetings) • 10% - Job Opportunities • 17% - Other • Why Members Maintain Membership • 65% - Networking • 15% - Programs (meetings) • 5% - Job Opportunities • 12% - Other

23. What Members Want - 3 • Are Reasons for Joining Being Met? • 72% - Yes • 19% - Somewhat • 7% - No

24. What Members Want - 4 • Local Chapter Meeting Attendance • 49% - Attend almost all meetings • 18% - Attend one to three meetings • 13% - Attend four or more meetings • 10% - Unable to attend • 2% - Have not yet attended

25. Twin City Chapter • Serving Bloomington/Normal and Central Illinois • www.twincityaitp.org • 2010 AITP Association Outstanding Chapter2011 Region Outstanding Chapter. • Chapter meetings are held every 3rd Thursday of the month from 5:00-7:30 pm excluding June, July and December, at the Ozark House, 704 McGregor St., Bloomington. • 39 members from multiple companies within the Bloomington/Normal area such as State Farm, Country Financial and Levi, Ray, Shoup (LRS)

26. Twin City Chapter - 2 • Past topics include: • Rich Internet Applications • Cloud as a Strategy • Technology Used in a Restaurant • Healthy Dining Out • Keys to Email Marketing • Windows 7 Phone Development • Electronic Medical Charts • Search Engine Optimization • September topic: • Robotics • We are a State Farm sponsored organization as listed in the State Farm University • To become a member, first talk with your manager. After being approved, follow the procedure outlined in the document at the AITP booth

27. Maximizing Membership • The value of membership is exposure to new ideas • Take advantage of the opportunity to network and learn • Participate: You get out of your membership what you put into it • Join Local, Region, and / or Association committees

28. Maximizing Membership - 2 • Support AITP events: • Chapter Meetings • Region and Association Events • Attend the AITP Members Summit • National Collegiate Conference, ISECON • Visit the web portal at www.aitp.org and read Information Executive and emails from the Association. • Keep your email address and other contact information current at www.aitp.org.

29. Questions or Comments? Mark Gilfand, CDP, CPCU, CLU, ChFC 2006 AITP Association President AITP Region 5 Vice President Regent: Foundation for Information Technology Education State Farm Insurance Three State Farm Plaza South, K2 Bloomington, Illinois 61791-0001 309-766-3782 mark.gilfand.ah3y@statefarm.com