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. You will be guided through the process, and payment will be via PayPal with a credit card. This is the fastest way to join SOAAP and quickly opens up the benefits of SOAAP membership.
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 -
Andre Arrington
Associate Dean
aarington@dmbgc-cu.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
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee, WI
Mentoring
A number of SOAAP members have agreed to share insight and experience with peers as SOAAP Mentors. Click on a name for a brief bio and contact information. Then you contact a Mentor and establish the goal of mentoring and best means for communicating.
We hope you take advantage of these outstanding resources for your professional and personal development.
Let’s Network!
NEW!! SOAAP now provides its own Social Network exclusively for SOAAP members. Click here to access the network, set up your account, link your account to your other networking tools, like Facebook and Twitter, and join the conversation 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.
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African American Teen Summit Planning Meeting will be held February 24-25 in Champaign IL 61820 at the Hilton Garden Inn
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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee will be hosting the 2nd Annual Princess of Color Conference on August 2nd-5th, 2012 on the campus of Alverno College located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. For more information contact Dana McClain-Kelly, Princess of Color committee chair, via e-mail at danamk@boysgirlsclubs.org or 414-447-5333 by March 8th, 2012. Space is limited to a maximum of 150 participants. Download form
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SOAAP Midwest Professional Development Seminar, April 20 - 21, 2012,
Location To Be Announced
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