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Sunday March 2009 | Vol. 31 | 03.22.09
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| Stay "Connected" in 2009 |
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National BDPA & Groupsites
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The Week Ahead |
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Upcoming Technology & BDPA Events:
NSBE 35th Annual Convention | March 25-29
National Society of Black Engineers - Las Vegas, NV
PEO-EIS & AMC Opportunities | March 25-27
The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) - Belvoir Chapter along with the Federal Business Council, will co-host the 7th Annual AFCEA Belvoir Industry Days to inform our IT community about the recent successes and the forward-thinking opportunities that the Department of Defense and the Department of the Army developed. AFCEA Industry Days now encompass more than just the Program Executive Office - Enterprise Information Systems (PEO-EIS) aspect of Fort Belvoir, but also will focus upon the Army Material Command (AMC), PEO Soldier, and other various commands. BDPA NoVA, BDPA-DC, and BDPA Huntsville (CIG) small businesses and members are invited to participate. Learn more.
MWAA IT Contract Opportunity | Friday, March 27
[BDPA-NoVA/BDPA-DC] - The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (Airports Authority) in cooperation with the District's Department of Small & Local Business Development is hosting a BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY EVENT to inform qualified LDBE, DBE & CBE vendors of an upcoming requirement, and provide them with an opportunity to meet staff from the Airports Authority. Learn more.
BDPA (Orlando, FL) | Tuesday, March 24
Program Meeting: System Development Life Cycle
BDPA (Greater Tampa Bay) | Thursday, March 26
Program Meeting
BDPA (New Jersey) | Thursday, March 26
General Membership Meeting
BDPA (DC & NoVA) | Thursday, March 26
Professional Networking: National Harbor Convention Center and Hotels with AFCEA
BDPA (DC & NoVA) | Friday, March 27
Professional Networking:
Immediately following MWAA Pre-Proposal Meeting
Congress
U.S. Senate
Reconvenes, Monday, March 23, 2009 at 2:00 pm.
U.S. House of Representatives
Reconvenes, Monday, March 23, 2009 at 12:30 pm.
Note: The House of Representatives returns to home Districts from Washington, April 6-17, 2009 for their Spring District Work Period. Coordinate local STEM, HSCC, Robotics, BDPA Programs, and Federal grant briefings to Congress within your Congressional District with the local BDPA Chapter President in or near your District.
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2009 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
NATIONAL BDPA TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE
Raleigh Convention Center
Raleigh, North Carolina
Conference Theme: "Challenges for Today, Strategies for Tomorrow"
Presentation Dates: August 5 - 7, 2009
EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION PERIOD EXTENDED TO MARCH 31st, 2009
If not already done, it is not too late to pre-register and take full advantage BDPA corporate or member discounts. Direct any questions for exhibits, career fair, plenary sessions, and group registrations (such as other non-profits, churches, schools, and camps interested in technological advances in our community and society) to conference@bdpa.org or call 1.800.727.BDPA (2372).
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bdpatoday
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FOIA
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Title 5 of the United States Code, section 552, generally provides that any person has the right to request access to federal agency records or information. All agencies of the U.S. Government are required to disclose records upon receiving a written request, except those records that are protected from disclosure pursuant to nine exemptions and three exclusions. The FOIA applies only to federal agencies and does not create a right of access to records held by Congress, the courts, or by state or local government agencies.
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Source:
Department of Justice (DOJ): http://www.usdoj.gov/foia
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