The Foundation for Information Technology Education (FITE) is now taking applications for the 2013-2014 academic year, for the Betty Stevens-Frecknall Scholarship, the Kevin Jetton Service Scholarship, and the William R. Reaugh Memorial Scholarship through May 31, 2013.

These scholarships are available only to active AITP Student Members.

Betty Stevens-Frecknall began her career in computers as a cardpunch operator. She trained in the 1940's as a keypunch clerk, a computer repair technician, and a systems analyst. She started as a civilian employee of the Navy in Seattle. Later she obtained a position as a systems analyst with the Department of Housing and Urban Development. From that point on, Betty proved herself with a series of successes on major projects, saving the taxpayers millions of dollars.

During her career, Betty was very active in the Washington D.C. Chapter of DPMA, now AITP, serving as chapter president in 1972. She was committed to developing the chapter and increasing membership, especially among women. She later was active on the Mid-Atlantic Region of DPMA and was elected Region president in 1979. The Betty Stevens-Frecknall Scholarship was started in her honor by her family so other students may have the opportunity to learn.

The selection committee will choose the scholarship recipients on the basis of scholastic ability, leadership potential and financial need.

Click here to learn more. 


The Kevin Jetton Service Scholarship was started to honor Kevin's service to AITP. Kevin has provided dedicated and energetic service to AITP for many years, serving as President of his local chapter, his region and as the national President of AITP. Since 1996, he has been the driving force behind the AITP National Collegiate Conference. Kevin recently finished a term as the President of the Foundation for Information Technology Education (FITE) and currently serves as the foundation's Vice-President. As a result of Kevin's generous service, thousands of AITP student and professional members have enjoyed numerous opportunities for meaningful personal/professional growth.

The selection committee will choose the scholarship recipients on the basis of service to fellow IT students/professionals, scholastic ability, leadership potential and financial need. Please note that exceptional service to fellow IT students/professionals plays a major role in the selection process.

Click here to learn more.


The William R. Reaugh Memorial Scholarship was started in honor of a man who devoted a lifetime of service to the Information Technology profession. Along with a highly distinguished career as an information systems leader with Caterpillar, Inc., Bill served in many DPMA/AITP chapter, region, and association positions. He was a long time member of the Association's Board of Directors and served as its 1995 Association President. He was President of the Foundation for Information Technology Education (FITE) in 2003 and 2004.

During his career, Bill made countless contributions to the DPMA (and later AITP) Model Curriculum, impacting tens of thousands of IT students and professionals around the world. He represented AITP on the Board of Directors of the Institute for the Certification of Computing Professionals (ICCP) in order to further career opportunities and IT professional certification. Bill epitomized the highest standards of professionalism and upheld the highest ethical standards. He was known for his sharp wit, a great sense of humor, and a deep love for the IT profession.

The selection committee will choose the scholarship recipients on the basis of service to fellow IT students/professionals, scholastic ability, leadership potential and financial need. Please note that exceptional service to fellow IT students/professionals plays a major role in the selection process.

Click here to learn more. 


Scholarship applications for can be found at the Foundation web site, http://www.edfoundation.org/.

Click on the Apply Online link on the Foundation's home page or on any of the pages for the above 3 scholarships to apply.

Note: By completing one online application form at the Foundation website's Betty Stevens-Frecknall, Kevin Jetton, or William R. Reaugh Scholarship pages, you will automatically be considered for all three scholarships.


To be eligible for any of these scholarships, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

• An applicant must be an active AITP student member
• A declared computer science/CIS/MIS/IT major with an overall and major GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
• A student who has satisfactorily completed at least one full semester of college (12 semester hours or equivalent)
• Enrolled as a full-time (12 semester hours or equivalent) undergraduate student at an accredited institution in the United States
• A US Citizen or US Permanent Resident

At their Board of Regents meeting held in conjunction with the ISECON/CONISAR conference the Foundation for Information Technology Education (FITE) elected their 2013 officers and regents.

President:	Nita Adams, CISSP, State of Illinois (Retired)
Vice President:	Kevin Jetton, CCP, Texas State University
Secretary:	Brian Reithel, Ph.D., CCP, University of Mississippi
Treasurer:	Mark Gilfand, CCP, State Farm
Regent (Scholarships):	Teresa Hickerson, Cameron University
Regent (Programs):	Tony LaCrosse, IT Consultant

Pictured from left to right: Brian Reithel, Mark Gilfand, Nita Adams, Kevin Jetton, Teresa Hickerson,
and Tony LaCrosse

The Foundation for IT Education is a not-for-profit independent organization representing practitioners, educators and researchers. FITE's mission is the development of individuals in the information technology industry. It seeks to provide leadership in identifying educational opportunities that will advance the information systems profession. FITE was established in 1975 through generous donations of then DPMA members and that were matched with a large gift by Paul Pair, an IT education pioneer. Gifts and grants to the Foundation are exempt from Federal Income Tax, under section 501(c)(3), Internal Revenue Code.

The Foundation's objectives are:

• To provide educational programs and services for information technology professionals, educators, the computer industry, business, government, or the general public.
• To determine the needs and desires of information technology professionals with regard to professional education and development.
• To develop and implement educational courses and information technology programs that will meet the needs and desires of information technology professionals.
• To encourage the information technology profession in the development and adoption of technical and managerial information technology standards and preferred practices.
• To develop and implement educational programs for information technology personnel self-evaluation.
• To develop and implement educational programs for the evaluation of hardware, software and managerial systems.
• To assist educational institutions in the development of effective business information technology curricula.

The Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Regents who lend their time, talent and energy to support projects, programs, and initiatives like ISECON/CONISAR, the AITP National Collegiate Conference, scholarship reviews and selections, and scholarship fund management.

The Foundation sponsors the highly successful Information Systems Education Conference (ISECON) for the professional educator, as well as the corporate professional. ISECON is a premier educational event, annually bringing together educators, professional trainers and textbook publishers in concert with the Conference on Information Systems Applied Research (CONISAR). The Education Special Interest Group (EDSIG) of the Association of Information Technology Professionals provides important management support for this distinguished event.

FITE also actively supports events aimed at college and university students enrolled in IT-related degree programs. For example, the Foundation has been an annual sponsor of the AITP National Collegiate Conference (NCC) since 1996.

FITE sponsors a grants and awards program for colleges and universities as well as individuals and organizations, to provide funds for projects that further education in the areas of information processing.

The Foundation also has an IT scholarship program.  In some cases the Foundation, through its investment firm, manages the funds for scholarships established and conducted by local AITP chapters. In other cases the Foundation not only manages the funds, but also manages the screening/selection process. Annually, the Selection Committee screens hundreds of applications to identify the worthy recipients of these scholarships.

FITE also sponsors the DPMA Legacy Society that recognizes friends of the Foundation who have either funded or planned a deferred gift, such as a bequest or a life income plan. It is named in honor of the Data Processing Management Association (DPMA) which rose to prominence during the pioneering days of the information technology profession and provided many of us with valuable professional growth opportunities, outstanding professional fellowship, and lifelong friendships.

Grants are welcome from all organizations to expand these programs. Gifts and grants to the Foundation are exempt from federal income tax, under section 501(c)(3), Internal Revenue Code.

The gifts and grants exemption from Federal Income Tax also applies to contributions made by AITP chapters, regions, officers, individual members or non-members. Chapter and individual contributions are often placed in the Foundation's endowment fund to ensure continuity of the Foundation and to provide maximum leverage for the contribution. Your help is solicited so that the Foundation's much needed and long overdue efforts in information management education can be continued and expanded.

Send your contribution to the Foundation for Information Technology Education at the address listed below or visit the Foundation's website at http://www.edfoundation.org/ to find out more about making a donation.

Foundation for IT Education
500 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60611

The Foundation for Information Technology Education (FITE) is pleased to announce the winner of the William R. Reaugh Memorial Scholarship for the 2012-2013 academic year.

Bill Reaugh had a passion for AITP/DPMA through his many years of service not only to his chapter but the region and the association as well. He served as a past DPMA Association President and was instrumental in creating the original DPMA Model Curriculum many years ago. A more in-depth article about Bill can be found in the 2006 AITP Information Executive/Nanosecond archives at In Memory of Bill Reaugh.

This distinguished scholarship is awarded by the Foundation for Information Technology Education to support individuals seeking a degree in an information technology-related program. The William R. Reaugh Memorial Scholarship is awarded on the basis of demonstrated exceptional academic ability and financial need. Recipients must be full-time students pursuing a degree in Information Technology and member of an AITP Student Chapter.

The recipient of the 2012-2013 William R. Reaugh Memorial Scholarship is: Ryan Kinney, Kent State University, Ashtabula, Ohio.

Congratulations to Ryan for his achievement!

When he learned of his selection, Ryan told the Foundation:
"I feel very honored to receive the William R. Reaugh Memorial Scholarship. This comes as a welcome relief to a student who wants nothing more than to excel in his education and not add the stress of trying to pay for it. I know I will earn the trust you have placed in my abilities and will one day, when my education has been achieved, also help students like myself. Much like the scholarship's namesake, William R. Reaugh, I will give back to AITP, students, and the institutions that helped me achieve success. Once again, thank you so much for your help and faith in my abilities." Ryan P. Kinney, Kent State University Ashtabula Campus

The Foundation will soon be accepting applications for the 2013-2014 scholarships. An article will be published in Information Executive when applications are open.

The Foundation for Information Technology Education (FITE) is pleased to announce that the Kevin Jetton Service Scholarship committee selected the recipient for the 2012-2013 academic year.

Kevin Jetton is a Past President of AITP, current Vice-President of the Foundation for Information Technology Education and a driving force behind the AITP National Collegiate Conference. In 2003, some members of AITP and the AITP Education Special Interest Group (EDSIG) established the Kevin Jetton Service Scholarship that is administered by the Foundation for Information Technology Education.

Recipients must be full-time students pursuing a degree in Information Technology and member of an AITP Student Chapter. This scholarship is awarded on the basis of scholastic ability, demonstrated service and leadership potential.

The recipient of the 2012-2013 Kevin Jetton Service Scholarship is Chloe Lockard, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.

Congratulations to Chloe for her achievement!

When she learned of her selection, Chloe told the Foundation:
"I am honored to be the recipient of the national Kevin Jetton Service Scholarship for 2012-2013! This honor is renewing my motivation to finish out my last year as a Computer Information System's major at James Madison University and to start my life in the business world. AITP has always been there to support me since my freshman year, and it has guided me to choose my perfect career in consulting. The outstanding amount of benefits AITP offers is something that should not be overlooked. For me, every amount of money is helpful to reduce stress associated with paying for school. I am very thankful to receive this honor, and I will continue to be a strong leader and be devoted to my work in the future. Thanks again!”  Chloe Lockard

The Foundation for Information Technology Education (FITE) is pleased to announce that the Betty Stevens-Frecknall Scholarship committee selected the recipients for 2012-2013 academic year.

Betty Stevens-Frecknall left a portion of her estate to the Foundation to set up a scholarship fund targeted at assisting deserving men and women pursuing an education in the field of information technology. Betty, a former President of the Washington D.C. Chapter in 1972, served several years as that Chapter's Association Director (now Chapter Liaison) and also was President of the Mid-Atlantic Region. She was always a very strong advocate for AITP and the opportunities it provides to members. She particularly wanted to be able to continue supporting and encouraging personal and professional growth and enable access to career advancement.

The endowment created a national scholarship that is awarded annually to support university students who are seeking an education in an accredited degree program related to information technology. Candidates are evaluated on demonstrated scholastic achievement, leadership, financial need and quality of the application. The selection process is administered by the Foundation Regents.

The following are the winners of the Betty Stevens-Frecknall Scholarship for the 2012-2013 academic year:

Alex Leonhard, Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT

William Parks, Oklahoma Panhandle State University, Goodwell, OK

Congratulations to Alex and William for their achievements!

When they learned of their selection, Alex and William told the Foundation:
"I cannot express how thankful and honored I am to be selected as one of the recipients of the Betty Stevens-Frecknall Scholarship. I am a Junior studying Computer Information Systems at Quinnipiac University, and this scholarship will help improve my education in so many ways. With this scholarship, I will now be able to enroll in a two week University course that takes place in Italy next semester. I would not be able to afford such an amazing educational experience without the money provided by FITE.

Thank you for presenting me with such an opportunity. I would also like to thank AITP for advertising the scholarship to its members. I am truly appreciative of the honor and will continue to strive towards excellence and demonstrate leadership in the same manner that has qualified me for this award.” Alex Leonhard

The Foundation for Information Technology Education (FITE) launched a new website at http://www.edfoundation.org/. 

Vist the new website and read about the foundation's scholarships, conferences, and programs.  Learn how you can make a tax deductible contribution to help continue and expand FITE's efforts in information management education.

The Foundation for IT Education is a not-for-profit independent organization representing practitioners, educators and researchers. FITE's mission is the development of individuals in the Information Technology Industry. It seeks to provide leadership in identifying educational opportunities that will advance the information systems profession. FITE was established in 1975 through generous donations of then DPMA members and was matched by an IT education pioneer who has since passed on….Paul Pair. Gifts and grants to the Foundation are exempt from Federal Income Tax, under section 501(c)(3), Internal Revenue Code.

The Foundation's objectives are:

• To provide educational programs and services for information technology professionals, educators, the computer industry, business, government, or the general public.
• To determine the needs and desires of information technology professionals with regard to professional education and development.
• To develop and implement educational courses and information technology programs that will meet the needs and desires of information technology professionals.
• To encourage the information technology profession in the development and adoption of technical and managerial information technology standards and preferred practices.
• To develop and implement educational programs for information technology personnel self-evaluation.
• To develop and implement educational programs for the evaluation of hardware, software and managerial systems.
• To assist educational institutions in the development of effective business information technology curricula.

The Foundation sponsors the highly successful Information Systems Education Conference (ISECON) for the professional educator, as well as the corporate professional. ISECON is a premier educational event, annually bringing together educators, professional trainers and textbook publishers in concert with the Conference on Information Systems Applied Research (CONISAR). The Education Special Interest Group (EDSIG) of the Association of Information Technology Professionals provides important management support for this distinguished event.  The Foundation has been an annual sponsor of the AITP National Collegiate Conference (NCC) since 1996.

FITE sponsors a grants and awards program for colleges and universities as well as individuals and organizations, to provide funds for projects that further educate in the areas of information processing.

The Foundation also has a IT scholarship program. In some cases the Foundation, through its investment firm, manages the funds for scholarships established and conducted by local AITP chapters. In other cases the Foundation not only managers the funds, but also manages the screening/selection process. Annually, the Selection Committee screens hundreds of applications to identify the worthy recipients of these scholarships.

FITE also sponsors the DPMA Legacy Society that recognizes friends of the Foundation who have either funded or planned a deferred gift, such as a bequest or a life income plan. It is named in honor of the Data Processing Management Association (DPMA) which rose to prominence during the pioneering days of the information technology profession and provided many of us with valuable professional growth opportunities, outstanding professional fellowship, and lifelong friendships. 

The Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Regents who lend their time, talent and energy to support projects, programs, and initiatives like ISECON/CONISAR, the AITP National Collegiate Conference, scholarship reviews and selections, and the scholarship fund management.

Grants are welcome from all organizations to expand these programs. Gifts and grants to the Foundation are exempt from federal income tax, under section 501(c)(3), Internal Revenue Code.  This exemption also applies to contributions made by AITP chapters, regions, officers, individual members or non-members.

The gifts and grants exemption from Federal Income Tax also applies to contributions made by AITP chapters, regions, officers, individual members or non-members. Chapter and individual contributions are often placed in the Foundation's endowment fund to ensure continuity of the Foundation and to provide maximum leverage for the contribution. Your help is solicited so that the Foundation's much needed and long overdue efforts in information management education can be continued and expanded.

Send your contribution to the Foundation for Information Technology Education at the address listed below or visit the Foundation's website at http://www.edfoundation.org/ to find out more about making a donation.

Foundation for IT Education
500 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60611

ISECON, the leading national conference in Information Systems Education, has been held since 1982 and is the largest continuously running conference for IS educators. Accepted papers are published in the conference proceedings and awarding winning papers are published in the Information Systems Educators Journal (ISEDJ).

CONISAR focuses on research in real-world practical applications of information sciences, systems, and technology, and provides a valuable forum for both researchers and practitioners. Accepted papers are published in the conference proceedings and awarding winning papers are published in the Journal of Information Systems Applied Research (JISAR).

Registrants for ISECON can freely attend CONISAR functions and vice versa.

The focus of ISECON/CONISAR 2012 is Cloud Computing and Big Data. It will feature keynotes and panels lead by professionals from EMC, Net Gear and Deloitte Touché.

ISECON and CONISAR are organized and sponsored by the Education Special Interest Group (EDSIG) of the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) and are managed by the Foundation for Information Technology Education (FITE).

Carol Lee Logan passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 24^th, 2012. Born in Janesville, Wisconsin on April 9, 1940 to Harold and Sigrid Utterberg Hippe, she joined big brother Edward Carl, and was later joined by little brother Richard Allen and little sis Debra Ann. In 1958, while working at her father's service station in Monona Grove, Wisconsin, she was spied on top of a ladder (in a dress, of course), by one of her father's employees—David George Logan. Ever the gentleman, David began courting Carol Lee, and in 1960, they became husband and wife. Carol Lee quit school to devote her energies to being a wife and, in 1963, a mother; to Stephen Harold and in 1966, to Jennifer Ann.

Following her husband's career as an art academician, the family moved from Madison to East Lansing, Michigan in 1968, where she began working as an office manager for a local physician, in addition to being a full-time wife and mom. In 1979, the family moved to Johnson City, Tennessee, when David joined the staff of East Tennessee State University. In 1980, Carol Lee decided to complete her education, and in 1982, she graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science. She immediately went to work for the College of Family Medicine, and became involved in several technology/education-based organizations. She served as President of the Tri-Cities Chapter and Association Director of AITP (formerly DPMA), and for six years, she served as regent for FITE (Foundation for Information Technology Education).

In 1997, Carol Lee transferred to the School of Nursing, where she worked to enhance rural medicine through technology. Upon her retirement in 2004, Carol Lee and David purchased a farm house in Unicoi County as a restoration project, and they also became CASA volunteers. Carol Lee and David were also very involved in the Unicoi County Democratic Party, as well as with ETSURA (ETSU Retiree's Association). Following David's death in 2009, Carol Lee continued on with these endeavors, as well as with the study of genealogy, which led her to join both the DAR and the Colonial Dames, in which she was an active member. In addition to her husband, Carol Lee was preceded in death by both her parents and her eldest brother, Edward.

The Foundation for Information Technology Education (FITE) is now taking applications for the 2012-2013 academic year, for the Betty Stevens-Frecknall Scholarship, the Kevin Jetton Service Scholarship, and the William R. Reaugh Memorial Scholarship through May 31, 2012.

These scholarships are available to only active AITP Student Members.

Betty Stevens-Frecknall began her career in computers as a cardpunch operator. She trained in the 1940's as a keypunch clerk, a computer repair technician, and a systems analyst. She started as a civilian employee of the Navy in Seattle. Later she obtained a position as a systems analyst with the Department of Housing and Urban Development. From that point on, Betty proved herself with a series of successes on major projects, saving the taxpayers millions of dollars.

During her career, Betty was very active in the Washington D.C. Chapter of DPMA, now AITP, serving as chapter president in 1972. She was committed to developing the chapter and increasing membership, especially among women. She later was active on the Mid-Atlantic Region of DPMA and was elected Region president in 1979. The Betty Stevens-Frecknall Scholarship was started in her honor by her family so other students may have the opportunity to learn.

The selection committee will choose the scholarship recipients on the basis of scholastic ability, leadership potential and financial need.


The Kevin Jetton Service Scholarship was started to honor Kevin's service to AITP. Kevin has provided dedicated and energetic service to AITP for many years, serving as President of his local chapter, his region and as the national President of AITP. Since 1996, he has been the driving force behind the AITP National Collegiate Conference. Kevin recently finished a term as the President of the Foundation for Information Technology Education (FITE) and currently serves as the foundation's Vice-President. As a result of Kevin's generous service, thousands of AITP student and professional members have enjoyed numerous opportunities for meaningful personal/professional growth.

The selection committee will choose the scholarship recipients on the basis of service to fellow IT students/professionals, scholastic ability, leadership potential and financial need. Please note that exceptional service to fellow IT students/professionals plays a major role in the selection process.


The William R. Reaugh Memorial Scholarship was started in honor of a man who devoted a lifetime of service to the Information Technology profession. Along with a highly distinguished career as an information systems leader with Caterpillar, Inc., Bill served in many DPMA/AITP chapter, region, and association positions. He was a long time member of the Association's Board of Directors and served as its 1995 Association President. He was President of the Foundation for Information Technology Education (FITE) in 2003 and 2004.

During his career, Bill made countless contributions to the DPMA (and later AITP) Model Curriculum, impacting tens of thousands of IT students and professionals around the world. He represented AITP on the Board of Directors of the Institute for the Certification of Computing Professionals (ICCP) in order to further career opportunities and IT professional certification. Bill epitomized the highest standards of professionalism and upheld the highest ethical standards. He was known for his sharp wit, a great sense of humor, and a deep love for the IT profession.

The selection committee will choose the scholarship recipients on the basis of service to fellow IT students/professionals, scholastic ability, leadership potential and financial need. Please note that exceptional service to fellow IT students/professionals plays a major role in the selection process.


Scholarship applications for can be found at the Foundation web site, www.edfoundation.org. Click on the Scholarship link to learn more about these IT Leaders, the scholarships themselves and to apply.


To be eligible for any of these scholarships, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

• An applicant must be an active AITP student member
• A declared computer science/CIS/MIS/IT major with an overall and major GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
• A student who has satisfactorily completed at least one full semester of college (12 semester hours or equivalent)
• Enrolled as a full-time (12 semester hours or equivalent) undergraduate student at an accredited institution in the United States
• A US Citizen or US Permanent Resident

Note: By completing one online application form at the Foundation website's Betty Stevens-Frecknall, Kevin Jetton, or William R. Reaugh Scholarship pages, you will automatically be considered for all three scholarships.

The deadline for scholarship applications is May 31, 2012.

If you are selected as a semi-finalist, you will be contacted by the Chair of the Scholarship Selection Committee and asked to provide an official transcript (for proof of GPA) and an official current class schedule (for proof of current enrollment).

Scholarships applications will be reviewed over the summer, transcripts and schedules will be requested of semi-finalists during the fall, and the scholarships will be awarded by the end of the year.

Questions can be sent to FITE Regent, Teresa Hickerson.

  

2012 DPMA Legacy Society Jamboree – February 24 – 26, 2012

Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas, Nevada

The Foundation for Information Technology Education (FITE) invites you to attend the 1^st Annual DPMA Legacy Society Jamboree, February 24-26, 2012 at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV. It is a great opportunity for DPMA/AITP members to get together, renew old acquaintances and have a lot of fun.

The Early Bird Registration Discount has been extended through February 8.  The Hotel reservation deadline has been extended through February 10.

The Jamboree is built on the ideas behind the "DPMA Leader Reunion” events, principally organized by past DPMA leaders like Howard and Dorothy Smith, Sam Luke and John Foertschbeck that were held in 2008 (Honolulu) and 2007 (San Jose, CA). The First DPMA Legacy Society Jamboree will be an opportunity to have another "reunion”; celebrate long-standing professional relationships and long-lasting friendships; and learn how you and your estates can benefit IT students and future IT leaders through donations and beneficiary declarations to the DPMA Legacy Society. Detailed information about the DPMA Legacy Society will be provided during the Saturday night group dinner but you can also check it out at http://www.edfoundation.org/.

Event Schedule

Friday 2/24/2012

• 6:00pm - 7:30pm: Welcome Reception with cash bar
• 7:30 pm +: Dinner "on your own” (see entertainment discount offer below)

Saturday 2/25/2012

• 7:30am – 9:00am: Breakfast Buffet with fellow attendees
• 9:00am – 5:00pm: "Attendee free time” to do what you would like on your own or with fellow attendees
  • 9:00am - 2:00pm: Optional bus trip (extra $40 per person fee) to Hoover Dam.
  • Saturday afternoon: Lunch "on your own”
  • Alternative suggested self-guided/planned sites include Red Rock Canyon, Mt. Charleston Natural Area, the Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort or just a few Casino's to visit/experience in the area
• 5:00pm - 6:00pm: FITE Hosted Happy Hour
• 6:00pm - 8:00pm: Dinner and Program
• 8:00pm +: Fabulous Las Vegas awaits YOU

Sunday 2/26/2012

• 8:00am+: Golden Nugget Champagne Brunch (served 8:00am – 3:30pm)

Registered Jamboree attendees are also eligible for a special discount to the Golden Nugget's amazingly funny headliner, Gordie Brown!! Go to http://goldennugget.com/specials/eblasts/ggs.html to take advantage of this great deal! For questions about this offer, please contact the Golden Nugget ticket office toll free at 866-946-5336. The cost of this show is NOT part of the Jamboree fee.

The FITE regents will be available in the hotel lobby and at all scheduled activities as your hosts from Friday afternoon through Sunday morning for onsite Jamboree registration check-in and assistance.

Costs

Registration:

• Just $195 per person if pre-registered and paid by 2/8/2012
• $225 per person after 2/8/2012 and on-site

Hotel : The Golden Nugget Las Vegas Hotel located on Freemont Street in historic downtown Las Vegas (rates and reservation details are listed below)

Transportation: (see below)

Optional Saturday Outing: $40 per person payable with the registration fee.
Depending on how many people sign up for the Saturday outing, the cost to FITE could be slightly cheaper. If so, we will convert the outing to a private tour bus and/or give a credit/refund on site.

Jamboree Registration

• Fill out the registration form at
  http://aitp.site-ym.com/resource/resmgr/2011_ie_graphics/dpma-jamboree-registration.doc
• Enclose a check or indicate credit card information
• Send it to the address listed on the form.

Hotel Information

• Reservations must be made by February 10, 2012.
• Reserve rooms by calling the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Reservations Department at 800-634-3454
• Identify yourself as being with the "DPMA Legacy Society Jamboree”
• Website: http://www.goldennugget.com/LasVegas/
• Want to come to Las Vegas earlier and/or stay longer? The hotel has extended the rates for up to 3 days before and after subject to availability and they will ALL be at the Weekday cheaper rates too!
• Complimentary safe and convenient parking for Hotel guests
• Click here and click here for detail information about the Golden Nugget.
• Dining Options at the hotel in addition to MANY others in and around the Freemont Street Experience (http://vegasexperience.com/)
  • Vic & Anthony's steak house
  • Chart House seafood
  • Lillie's Asian Cuisine
  • Red Sushi
  • Carson Street Café
  • In addition to the buffet, a grille and a Starbucks
• Hotel rates:

The Golden Nugget requires a first night's deposit of room and tax, per room, to guarantee individual reservations. The Hotel accepts all major credit cards for the deposit and the credit card will be charged for the stipulated room and tax at time of reservation. Guests may cancel individual reservations up to 48-hours prior to arrival without penalty. Cancellations received inside of 48-hours of arrival will forfeit first night room and tax deposit. All guests will be required to provide either a credit card imprint or cash deposit upon check-in.

Transportation

• Airport: McCarran International Airport (LAS)
• Shuttle:
  • Bell Transportation $8.00 one way ($15 round trip)
  • http://www.bell-trans.com/
  • 800-274-Ride (7433)
  • Located at Terminal 1 – Outside Baggage Claim Door #9

We know you want to make arrangements as soon as possible. Please complete the form below to register. Make your travel and hotel reservations. Please contact Nita Adams at Nita.Adams@Comcast.net or 217-529-3341 with your questions.

We will publish and share the growing list of attendees so as to get everyone excited about the next DPMA Reunion event!

The Foundation for Information Technology Education looks forward to seeing you in Las Vegas for a weekend of fun and reflecting on the many DPMA memories and experiences of yesteryear!

The Foundation will soon be accepting applications for the 2012-2013 scholarships. An article will be published in Information Executivewhen applications are open.

President: Nita Adams, CISSP, State of Illinois (Retired)

Vice President: Kevin Jetton, CCP, Texas State University

Secretary: Brian Reithel, Ph.D., CCP, University of Mississippi

Treasurer: Mark Gilfand, CCP, State Farm

Regent (Scholarships): Teresa Hickerson, Cameron University

Regent (Programs): Tony LaCrosse, IT Consultant

Pictured from left to right: Mark Gilfand, Brian Reithel, Tony Lacrosse, Nita Adams, Teresa Hickerson, and Kevin Jetton,

The Foundation for IT Education is a not-for-profit independent organization representing practitioners, educators and researchers. FITE's mission is the development of individuals in the Information Technology Industry. It seeks to provide leadership in identifying educational opportunities that will advance the information systems profession. FITE was established in 1975 through a generous donations of then DPMA members and was matched by an IT education pioneer who has since passed on….Paul Pair. Gifts and grants to the Foundation are exempt from Federal Income Tax, under section 501 (c) 3, Internal Revenue Code.

The Foundation's objectives are:

• To provide educational programs and services for information technology professionals, educators, the computer industry, business, government, or the general public.
• To determine the needs and desires of information technology professionals with regard to professional education and development.
• To develop and implement educational courses and information technology programs that will meet the needs and desires of information technology professionals.
• To encourage the information technology profession in the development and adoption of technical and managerial information technology standards and preferred practices.
• To develop and implement educational programs for information technology personnel self-evaluation.
• To develop and implement educational programs for the evaluation of hardware, software and managerial systems.
• To assist educational institutions in the development of effective business information technology curricula.

FITE sponsors the highly successful Information Systems Education Conference (ISECON) and Conference on Information Systems Applied Research (CONISAR) and works very closely with AITP's Special Interest Group for Education (EDSIG) to make this event successful. The Foundation has been an annual sponsor of the AITP National Collegiate Conference (NCC) since 1996.

FITE sponsors a grants and awards program for colleges and universities as well as individuals and organizations, to provide funds for projects that further educate in the areas of information processing. The Foundation also has a IT scholarship program. In some cases the Foundation, through its investment firm, manages the funds for scholarships established and conducted by local AITP chapters. In other cases the Foundation not only managers the funds, but also manages the screening/selection process. Annually, the Selection Committee screens hundreds of applications to identify the worthy recipients of these scholarships.

The Foundation also sponsors the DPMA Legacy Society that recognizes friends of the Foundation who have either funded or planned a deferred gift, such as a bequest or a life income plan. It is named in honor of the Data Processing Management Association (DPMA) which rose to prominence during the pioneering days of the information technology profession and provided many of us with valuable professional growth opportunities, outstanding professional fellowship, and lifelong friendships. One of its newest projects is to help bring DPMA, and AITP members together, similar to the past "DPMA Reunions”. This event is now called the DPMA Legacy Society Jamboree, which is currently being planned for early 2012. More information will be announced shortly as arrangements are finalized.

The Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Regents who lend their time, talent and energy to support projects, programs, and initiatives like the ISECON/CONISAR, AITP National Collegiate Conference, Scholarship reviews & selections, and the scholarship fund management.

Grants are welcome from all organizations to expand the Foundation's programs. The gifts and grants exemption from Federal Income Tax also applies to contributions made by AITP chapters, regions, officers, individual members or non-members. Chapter and individual contributions are often placed in the Foundation's endowment fund to insure continuity of the Foundation and to provide maximum leverage for the contribution. Your help is solicited so that the Foundation's much needed and long overdue efforts in information management education can be continued and expanded.

Send your contribution to the Foundation for Information Technology Education at the address listed below or visit the Foundation's website at www.edfoundation.org to find out more about making a donation.

Foundation for IT Education
500 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60611