AITP and You!Presentation to St. Louis AITP Chapter
National College Conference
March 25, 2010
Mark S. Gilfand, CCP, CPCU, CLU, ChFC2006 AITP Association President
AITP Region 5 Vice-President
Regent – Foundation for Information Technology Education
AITP – A Long Tradition
NMAA – National Machine Accountants Association
DPMA – Data Processing Management Association
AITP – Association of Information Technology Professionals
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
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
AITP Core Values
ServiceWe keep current in technology, business, and academia. We contribute to the Association, IT profession, and society utilizing leadership, appropriate solutions, and sound processes.
IntegrityWe value professionalism and uphold the AITP Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct.
AITP Core Values - 2
RespectWe build an inclusive environment through mentoring, delivering on commitments, working together with trust, and enjoying the camaraderie of each other.
InnovationWe learn, share insights, and encourage our members to make a difference today and for the future.
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.
What AITP Offers
AITP offers OPPORTUNITIESEducation
Networking
Leadership
Advocacy
Mentoring
AITP offers PERSONAL GROWTH
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
Tangible Benefits-Discounts and Scholarships
Research & analysis services
Conferences and seminars
Online IT training
Leadership training
Hardware and software
Printing services
Shipping services
Insurance
Credit cards
ScholarshipsRobert Half Technology Scholarships at NCC
Foundation of Information Technology Scholarships (FITE) for AITP Student Members
Benefits of Membership
White papers and presentations
Chapter meetings, Region Conferences
National Collegiate Conference
AITP Member Summit
ISECON / Conisar
Robert Half Technology InfoCenter
Coming Soon – Microsoft Page
Information Executive
Member directory
Discussion forums
Committees and task forces
Leadership opportunities
Classes of Members
Professional – individuals employed in the IT industry
Honorary – 3 typesLifetime – 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.
Classes of Members - 2
Student – individuals entered in a university or college whose degree major is in the information technology field
Interim – Former students members who elect to renew as a professional member. Dues reduced for three years
Enterprise – Piloted in 4Q 2009, rollout coming soon, to make it more beneficial for companies to have multiple employees in AITP.
Interim 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 an interim 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.
There is a booth here at NCC to help you learn more about the Interim Member Program
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 Structure Page (in the organization section) at www.aitp.org.
Regions
AITP Membership
3,137 professional members269 are individual members
102 chapters
742 members in 12 chapters in Region 5
2,899 student members195 are individual members
216 chapters in universities and colleges across the United States
759 members in 43 chapters in Region 5
“National’s” Purpose
The Umbrella of the Profession
AdvocacyProtects our members careers and the IT profession
VisionaryLeads the profession by defining attributes of an IT professional
EducationIncreases the value of IT professionals by delivering programs that enhance their skill sets
LeadershipWe are community of leaders who install professionalism in the industry and hold professionals to ethical standards
SupportWeb sites, cash, promotional materials, membership tracking
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)
Information Processing Public Service Award (IPPSA)
Faculty Awards
Educational Institution Awards
Regions’ Purpose
The Support Structure for Local Chapters
EvangelistsHelps spread the word about the value of AITP
Support Local ChaptersBrings local chapter leaders together to share solutions
Delivering ProgramsRegion conferences
Developing Leader VolunteersChapter Leadership Workshops and one-on-one assistance
MentorshipTrain and support future industry and association leaders
Chapters’ Purpose
Chapters are the heart and soul of AITP
This is where members see the most value from AITPDirect contact with local peers and local companies
Face-to-face networkingWithout a lot of travel
Live educational opportunitiesAt very little cost or time
Development opportunitiesHone your leadership skills
Community outreachFor both the local IT and general community
MentorshipSupport of student chapters
Who We Are
Gender70% - Male
30% - Female
Age46% - Over 55
30% - Age 46-55
16% - Age 36-45
7% - Age 26-35
3% - Under 25
Who We Are - 2
Job Position23% - Supervisor / Manager / Director
20% - Project Mgr/Analyst/Programmer
10% - Professional / Non-Supervisory
10% - VP / Executive
9% - Academia
9% - Retired
7% - Consultant
3% - Marketing / Sales
Who We Are - 3
Employment Sector14% - Education
14% - Finance / Insurance
14% - Retail/Manufacturing/Distribution
10% - Telecommunications / IT
10% - Government
8% - Self-Employed
5% - Retired
25% - Other
Who We Are - 4
Size of Employer14% - under 100 employees
17% - 100 - 500 employees
7% - 501 - 1000 employees
43% - Over 1,000 employees
10% - Self-employed
7% - Unemployed / retired
Who We Are - 5
Years in the Profession48% - 26 years or more
22% - 16-25 years
8% - 11-15 years
10% - 6-10 years
5% - 2-5 years
5% - Less than 2 years
Who We Are - 6
Length of Membership 7% - 1 year or less
22% - 2-5 years
22% - 6-10 years
20% - 11-20 years
19% - 21-30 years
9% - More than 30 years
Who Pays Membership49% - Member or Honorary
51% - Employer
Who We Are - 7
Special Interests or Expertise24% - Project Management
12% - Education / Academia
10% - Security
8% - Software Architect
7% - Enterprise Architecture
6% - Business Intelligence
6% - Sales / Marketing
5% - Data Storage / Management
25% - Other
Who We Are - 8
Other Associations Members Belong To:53% - Do not belong to other groups
8% - ACM (Assoc. for Computing Machinery)
7% - PMI (Project Management Institute)
6% - IEEE (Inst. Of Electrical & Electronics Engineers)
3% - SIM (Society for Information Management)
0.5% - IIBA (Inter. Institute of Business Analysts)
0.5% - IASA (Inter. Assoc. of Software Architects)
0.5% - CIPS (Canadian Info. Processing Society)
22% - Other
What Members Want
Important Member Benefits27% - Networking
15% - Local Chapter Meetings
15% - Industry news / Papers / Research
10% - Educational offerings
11% - Web Portal / Newsletter
8% - Business Opportunities
5% - Vendor discounts
5% - Trade show / Conferences
What Members Want - 2
Why Members Joined AITP53% - Networking
19% - Programs (meetings)
10% - Job Opportunities
17% - Other
Why Members Maintain Membership65% - Networking
15% - Programs (meetings)
5% - Job Opportunities
12% - Other
What Members Want - 3
Are Reasons for Joining Being Met?72% - Yes
19% - Somewhat
7% - No
What Members Want - 4
Local Chapter Meeting Attendance49% - 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
What Members Want - 5
Rating of Chapter Communication43% - Excellent
38% - Good
8% - Satisfactory
2% - Poor
Frequency of Chapter Communication43% - Excellent
39% - Good
8% - Satisfactory
2% - Poor
What Members Want - 6
Local Chapter Web Site Visits56% - Yes - regularly
22% - Sometimes
13% - No
4% - Don’t know web site address
How Chapters Succeed
Focus on Programs and Publicity - web site, marketing, communications:
Is your web site up to date?
Are you utilizing the chapter page on the AITP portal?
Mix of topics – technical, leadership, self development
Benefits to members must be explicitly stated. Make them tangible and personal (what’s in it for me?)
Re-tell the story, often
How Chapters Succeed - 2
Students are the future – support and involve them
Check out what other chapters provide their members
Ensure chapter leaders are noted on the AITP web portal chapter page. Do the same for your student chapters
Participate in Region Leaders’ workshops
Attend the Monthly Virtual Water Cooler Calls
Read Information Executive and emails from AITP Headquarters.
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
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, participate in the forums at www.aitpnetwork.org and read Information Executive and emails from the Association.
Keep your email address and other contact information current at www.aitp.org.
Questions or Comments?
Mark Gilfand, CDP, CPCU, CLU, ChFC
2006 AITP Association President
AITP Region 5 Vice President
Regent: Foundation for Information Technology Education
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