AITP and You Keys to YOUR Success Presented to the St. Louis AITP Chapter April 4, 2013 Mark S. Gilfand, CCP, CPCU, CLU, ChFC 2006 AITP Association President AITP Information Executive Editor AITP Region 5 Vice-President Regent – Foundation for Information Technology Education
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AITP and YouKeys to YOUR Success
Presented to the St. Louis AITP ChapterApril 4, 2013
Mark S. Gilfand, CCP, CPCU, CLU, ChFC2006 AITP Association PresidentAITP Information Executive Editor
AITP Region 5 Vice-PresidentRegent – Foundation for Information Technology Education
IRS Definition
A group of persons banded together for a specific purpose.
A sense of community
A common cause or interest
Address common challenges
Support each other
Produce positive results
What is an Association
Education / professional development
Information, research, statistics
Standards, codes of ethics, certification
Forums to discuss common problems and solutions
Provide community, “home”, or identity
Advocacy – advance the profession or goal of the
group.
Offer opportunities
How Associations Benefit Members
By 2015, 40% of today’s IT jobs will be lost to automation.
The move to real-time and processed-focused IT infrastructure will automate and obsolete many of today’s IT roles.
More than 1 million IT jobs will be lost.
But 1.4 million IT jobs, requiring different skill sets, will be created.
Gartner says…..
10 Attitudes of Successful Workers Kay Lorenz, CareerBuilder.com
#1: I am in charge of my destinySuccessful professionals go out and make things happen.
#6: It’s not just what you know, but who you knowSuccessful workers understand the importance of networking.
Successful Works
10 Attitudes of Successful Workers Kay Lorenz, CareerBuilder.com
#7: What else can I do?It is your job to look for ways to improve your professional self.
#10: My opportunity monitor is never offSuccessful workers are always on the lookout for the opportunities to improve.
Successful Workers
More competitive than ever
Changing faster and faster
It is a world of:Outsourcing
Offshoring
Down-sizing
Right-sizing
Make yourself a person your employer wants to invest
in.
Take advantage of the opportunities
Today’s World
What AITP Offers
AITP offers OPPORTUNITIESEducation
Networking
Leadership
Advocacy
Mentoring
AITP offers PERSONAL GROWTH
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’s in it for Me?
AITP offers a platform to build great leaders:Opportunity to be recognized as an expert in the industry
Opportunity to be recognized 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
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
Chapter meetings, Region Conferences
National Collegiate Conference
ISECON / CONISAR (Info Systems Education/Research Conference)
Robert Half Technology InfoCenter
Information Executive e-Newsletter
Member directory
Discussion forums
Job Opening and Resume posting
Committees and task forces
Leadership opportunities
Classes of Members
Professional – Individuals employed in the Information Technology industry
Student – Individuals entered in a university or college whose degree major is in the Information Technology field
Enterprise – Makes it more beneficial for companies to have multiple employees in AITP.
When joining AITP, also join a chapter. Additional dues apply. If no nearby chapter, then be an “individual member”.
Members are assigned to a geographic Region.
Discount Programs
Multi-Year Discounts on “National” Dues15% off 2 year memberships
20% off 3 year memberships
30% off 5 year memberships
Unemployed Professional Members Discount 33% off “national” dues
Enterprise Membership Discount23.8% off “national dues” for firms with 3-9 members
33.3% off “national dues” for firms with 10+ members
Student to Professional Discount47.6% off “national” dues for first year after graduation
More Discount Programs
Faculty Advisor Discount33.3% off “national” dues
One advisor per student chapter
Senior Membership DiscountDisabled/retired, 60 years old, & a member at least 10 years
50% off both “national” & “chapter” dues, paid by the member
Emeritus Membership DiscountQualify for Senior Discount and has Diamond Individual Performance Award
One-third dues, payable by the chapter
Lifetime Discount100% discount for DISA recipients and Past Presidents, and members who earned Lifetime Individual Performance Award