February Monthly Meeting
"See Flyer"
Membership Drive
February 26, 2008
5:30PM - 7:30PM

Presenter(s):
Manns Bill



Genworth Financial
Building 4
6620 W. Broad Street
Richmond, VA

Digital Divide and Developing Nations

Central America – South America – Africa – Middle East – Asia

Mr. Manns will present information about the $100 laptop computer that is currently being manufactured and distributed to school aged children around the world. The non-profit organization, One Laptop Per Child, sees this as a critical step in eradicating poverty. New technology ideas intrigue Mr. Manns and over the past year, he sought to learn more and to share knowledge gained about OLPC, and Open Source systems with BDPA Richmond.

Please join us for an opportunity to learn more about the creativity in our communities!!

***Please RSVP to info@bdparichmond.org by February 19, 2008***

Our Guiding Principle: "Educate to Elevate"

BDPA is a pro-active community service organization with the mission of “Educating the community through technological knowledge". As a member, you are provided opportunities to enhance your networking skills, play an active role in planning, developing, and implementing local and national projects designed to meet BDPA’s goals and objectives as well as enhance your personal and professional goals. BDPA members have an opportunity to be elected to national and local offices, chair committees/tasks forces and participate in committee/business area activities. The skills gained through taking on responsibilities in BDPA prove to be a valuable asset to one’s professional and personal life.