ILLOWA CHAPTER, AITP

What is AITP?

Facts

The Association for Information Technology Professionals

Founded in 1951 by a progressive group of accounting department data processors, AITP was initially called the National Machine Accountants Association. From 1962 until 1996, the organization was known as "Data Processing Management Association" (DPMA).

AITP stands as the leader among organizations representing information systems (IS) professionals. With nearly 15,000 members throughout the U.S. and Canada, AITP's mission is to promote the effective, responsible management of information technology to the benefit of its members, their employers and society.

AITP Is ...

A pioneer in its field for the implementation of CIS curricula in secondary schools, two- and four-year colleges.
A source of continuing education for IS professionals and the general public.
An advisor to government and industry regarding new and existing legislative issues.
A growing network of chapters and Special Interest Groups through which knowledge and ideas are freely exchanged.
The sole provider of the Professional Development Program in North America.
The creator of the Certificate of Data Processing (CDP) now administered inder the ICCP.

Who is a AITP Member?

Each individual member belongs to a Chapter. There are currently more than 220 Chapters grouped in Regions throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Membership includes, but is not limited to:

IS managers
programming-systems designers
systems engineers
researchers
educators
consultants
sales/marketing managers
publishers

Individuals involved in all facets of the IS industry make up AITP's present membership. AITP has proven to be particularly attractive to those "up and coming" in the industry - not just for helping to develop skills, but for the opportunities to step into uncharted "management" areas by serving as chairpersons, board members and officers.

Affiliations

ICCP-AITP is representative of the Institute for Certification of Computer Professionals. ICCP administers four certification programs related to Information Systems.

What AITP Provides For Its Members ...

An established IS role model, offering a wealth of information to educational institutions, businesses and individuals whose expertise lies in information technology.
Opportunities to meet peers from the commercial, scientific and educational sectors of the IS industry.
Information Executive, a monthly newspaper dealing with current industry events, as well as Chapter and Region news.
Regular Chapter, Region and Association sponsored seminars and conferences.
Discounts on equipment, services and publications through Member Entitlement Programs.
Opportunities to give and receive professional support through AITP committees, Special Interest Groups, community service and grassroots legislative activities.
Membership in a AITP student chapter while participating in a college or university program with a sponsoring "parent" chapter.
A diversified offering of educational programs and services sponsored by the AITP-Education Foundation.

How AITP Serves The Public ...

By actively working with community service organizations, such as United Way, Junior Achievement and the Boy Scouts; offering technical assistance, leadership and counseling.
Offering educational institutions model curricula guidelines to better prepare students for the realities of the IS world.
Providing needed funding for special projects through the AITP-Education Foundation, an independent body representing practitioners, educators and researchers.
Through legislative activity like the recent "Computer Crime" Act, developed by AITP, which has been used successfully by several states in the development of appropriate laws and regulations.

For Further Information:

AITP
505 Busse Highway
Park Ridge, IL 60068-3191
Phone: (708) 825-8124
FAX: (708) 825-1693

Benefits for Individual Members

AITP Publications

Provided as part of AITP Membership dues -

Information Executive-a monthly newspaper with news of AITP chapter, region and Association events, programs, Special Interest Groups, plus educational articles, classified ads and much more.

Model Curriculum

AITP has initiated expansion of its educational support programs which extends AITP activities into areas of curriculum and the development of learning materials for high schools, community colleges and universities. A series of textbooks, initiating input from academic and business sources, has been developed in support of AITP Model Curriculum programs.

At the four-year university level is the AITP Model Curriculum for the Undergraduate Computer Information Systems Education. Numerous colleges and universities have implemented this curriculum program since 1985.

At the community college level, curricula encompassing work toward both associate level degrees and one-year certificates to quality students for entry-level employment in data processing are in place or being developed.

The AITP Secondary Curriculum in Computer Information Technology is for grades 7-12. Nearly 50,000 copies of this high-school curriculum have been distributed to date.

Entitlements for You and Your Company

AITP members are entitled to choose from this well-rounded selection of services that enhance Association membership:

Financial Services*

Gold or Silver MasterCard

Free the first year with reduced renewal fee for the years thereafter.
1-800-847-7378

GoldReserve(TM)

Revolving line of credit up to $25,000 with no annual fee.
1-800-847-7478

MemberLoan

Personal and equity loans.
1-800-272-9919

GoldSavers

Money Market deposit account.
1-800-345-0397

AITP Sponsored Group Insurance Plans

Term Life
Major Medical
Hospital Indemnity
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Excess Major Medical
Medicare Supplement
Disability Income

AITP's insurance administrator, Seaberry & Smith will be happy to answer any questions and provide specific information tailored to your needs. Call them at 1-800-621-0299.

Car Rental Discounts

Alamo Rent-A-Car*

1-800-732-3232
In Canada: 1-800-327-9633,
ask for the Corporate Rate Program

Hertz*

1-800-654-2210 One car class upgrade

Discounts on Long Distance

Telcom Advantage Group*

For personal and business calls.
Call 1-800-525-1644 for more information
(Refer to your AITP member number).

*Indicates program unavailable in Canada.

Travel Discounts - Quest International Corporation

1-800-560-4100 Ask for Steven - 50% room discount at 2,000 hotels in the U.S., Canada and Europe. Savings from major cruise lines including Norwegian, Princess, Royal Caribbean and Carnival. Preferential airfare on many regularly scheduled commercial airlines. Savings of 50% or more at luxurious condominiums throughout North America.

Computer Forms and Supplies

Moore Business Forms will provide Free of Charge covers for Chapter newsletters and identification badges for meetings. Individual members are entitled to a 10% discount on computer supplies from the Moore catalog. To order or request a catalog call: 1-800-323-6230 (AITP reference #C34702). Chapter Presidents should call 1-708-615-6000 for covers/badges.

Discounts on Software - ICP Software

1-800-425-6179. CD ROM based program of 16,000+ product descriptions from mainframe to micro in scope.

Magazine Subscription Discounts

Receive up to 47% discounts on the following magazines: PC World (47%), Money (25%), Windows (45%), Financial World (47%), Newsweek (25%), Investor's Business Daily (10%), INC. (41%), Worth (47%) and NetGuide (44%).