CONNECT

SOAAP provides the opportunity to CONNECT with like-minded professionals in a variety of ways. By becoming a SOAAP member, you join a proud heritage of professionals committed to the retention and advancement of African American professionals in the Boys & Girls Club Movement. Invest in your career and opportunities that are in front of you. Your membership will start the dialog with colleagues across the country that can last your lifetime. There is an established support network interested in your career and aspirations. The tools to CONNECT through SOAAP membership can be found on this page.



To Join or Renew

The annual SOAAP membership dues is -
$25 for part-time professionals
$50 for full-time professionals
$100 for executive professionals
$100 for Board Members
$50 for Spouses
Membership may be paid by you, or paid by your organization.

There are two ways to join SOAAP:

1. Complete the easy online process by clicking here.
2. Click here to download and print the membership form in PDF format. Then follow the instructions provided on the form.

3. Direct any questions regarding membership and the annual dues to -


Flint Fowler
Associate Dean
flint@hhbgc.org

Travel Discounts

Take advantage of travel-related discounts at SOAAP Travel, and support SOAAP at the same time. Click here to plan your travel or plan your stay today!

Contact Us

If you have a question or would like to provide input, please contact us by clicking here.

 

Proof Positive

The Society of African American Professionals not only opened doors and provided me with the tools to succeed, it also pulled out chairs and gave me a seat at the table to make changes on behalf of our children. I got involved to receive, but I stayed involved to give back a hundredfold. The next generation of professionals needs me to; I owe it to them! .. read more

Denisha Tate - Vice President of Programs & Operations
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee, WI


 


We hope you take advantage of these outstanding resources for your professional and personal development.

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Let’s Network!

Share your Facebook and Twitter handle with other SOAAP colleagues. Through SOAAP Social Networking you can ask other members for input or ideas, as well as search out job opportunities or job applicants.

Upcoming Events

  • SOAAP offers a number of regional and national networking opportunities throughout the year.

  • SOAAP Midwest Professional Development Seminar - Save the Dates: - April 26-27, 2013 featuring speaker Judith J. Pickens; Schaumburg, IL

  • African American Male Teen Summit will be held at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT. June 20-23, 2013

  • Boys & Girls Clubs of America will be having its National Conference at World Center Marriott, Orlando, FL. May 1 - May 4th.  In conjunction with the National Conference, Society of African American Professionals  will have the SOAAP Breakfast on Thursday morning, May 2nd at 7:00 a.m. with the location in the hotel to be annnounced.  The SOAAP Business Meeting will be held at noon on the same date, May 2nd again with the location to be determined.  The SOAAP Reception will be at 9:00 PM on Wednesday night, May 1st with location to be determined.

    • Recent Events

2012 African American Male Teen Summit