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FAMU-FSU General Body Meeting

FAMU-FSU General Body Meeting. September 3, 2009 7:30 p.m. COE B211. OPENING PRAYER Ms. Renee Gordon. 2009-2010 EXECUTIVE BOARD. Advisor: Dr. Melodee Moore President: Ms. Shari Briggs Vice President: Ms. Deanna McKenzie Treasurer: Ms. Briana Causey

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FAMU-FSU General Body Meeting

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  1. FAMU-FSU General Body Meeting September 3, 2009 7:30 p.m. COE B211

  2. N A T I O N A L S O C I E T Y O F B L A C K E N G I N E E R S OPENING PRAYERMs. Renee Gordon

  3. N A T I O N A L S O C I E T Y O F B L A C K E N G I N E E R S 2009-2010 EXECUTIVE BOARD • Advisor: Dr. Melodee Moore • President: Ms. Shari Briggs • Vice President: Ms. Deanna McKenzie • Treasurer: Ms. Briana Causey • Programs Chair: Ms. Velencia Witherspoon • Membership Chair: Mr. Avery Martin • Parliamentarian: Mr. Ruben Nelson • Historian: Ms. Maria Aisagbonhi • Chaplain: Ms. Renee Gordon

  4. N A T I O N A L S O C I E T Y O F B L A C K E N G I N E E R S 2009-2010 EXECUTIVE BOARD • Assistant Treasurer: Ms. Kirby Little • Conference Planning Chair: Mr. Maynard Yates • Pre-College Initiative Chair: Ms. Chrissi-Lee Williams • Technical Outreach Community Help Chair: Mr. Bruce Hardaway • Community Outreach Chair: Mr. Desmond Bourgeois • Cultural Awareness Chair: Mr. Emil Muhammad • Corresponding Secretary: Ms. Jessica Blanding • Points System Chair: Ms. Lashanett Lorraine

  5. N A T I O N A L S O C I E T Y O F B L A C K E N G I N E E R S INTERESTED??? WE HAVE OPEN POSITIONS!! • Recording Secretary (Administrative/Communications Zones) • Senators (2) (Administrative Zone) • Publications Chair (Communications Zone) • Telecommunications Chair (Communications Zone) • Finance Chair (Finance Zone) • Transportation Chair (Finance Zone) • FAMU Recruitment Chair (Membership Zone) • FSU Recruitment Chair (Membership Zone) • Graduate Student Liaison (Membership Zone) • Freshman Liaison (Membership Zone) • Academic Excellence Chair (Programs Zone) • Professional Development Chair (Programs Zone) • Technical Excellence Chair (Programs Zone)

  6. N A T I O N A L S O C I E T Y O F B L A C K E N G I N E E R S 1 2 3 Drive and determination to make a difference Sign up for an application!!! Complete an interview! Leave your NSBE legacy!! APPLICATION PROCESS

  7. N A T I O N A L S O C I E T Y O F B L A C K E N G I N E E R S OUR SPONSORS!!! CSX Transportation

  8. N A T I O N A L S O C I E T Y O F B L A C K E N G I N E E R S NSBE 101 – THE MISSION NSBE’s Mission is: “to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.”

  9. N A T I O N A L S O C I E T Y O F B L A C K E N G I N E E R S NSBE 101 – QUICK FACTS • Founded in 1975 at Purdue University by “Chicago Six” • Chicago Six – Edward Coleman, Anthony Harris, Brian Harris, Stanley Kirtley, John Logan, George Smith • NSBE Torch symbolizes our everlasting burning desire to achieve success as engineers in our present society. The lightning bolts represent the striking impact that will be felt upon society and industry as a result of the contributions and achievements made by members of NSBE • FAMU-FSU Chapter founded on February 27, 1986

  10. N A T I O N A L S O C I E T Y O F B L A C K E N G I N E E R S BENEFITS OF JOINING NSBE • Scholarship opportunities • Job opportunities • Leadership building • Academic leverage • Networking with peers • Community service • Free/discounted stuff (Microsoft software, goodies at conferences, car rentals) • Competitions • DESIGNED FOR YOU!!!

  11. N A T I O N A L S O C I E T Y O F B L A C K E N G I N E E R S HOW TO JOIN • National & Regional Membership • Log in to https://nol.nsbe.org • Dues: $10 National, $3 Regional • Chapter Membership • Fill out application • Dues: $7 • $3 donations????

  12. N A T I O N A L S O C I E T Y O F B L A C K E N G I N E E R S THIS YEAR’S DIRECTION: NATIONAL AND CHAPTER R.I.S.E. • R - Retention • I – International Development • S – Scholastic Achievement • E – Economic Empowerment P.A.S.S.I.O.N. • P – Programs/Partnerships • A - Achievement • S - Service • S – Social Capital • I - Impact • O - Outreach • N – Neoteric NSBE

  13. N A T I O N A L S O C I E T Y O F B L A C K E N G I N E E R S NSBE POINTS SYSTEM What is the Points System? **Discounts to Nationals!!! **General Body Member of the Month/Year!!! **Prizes!! How does it work? Who does it benefit?

  14. N A T I O N A L S O C I E T Y O F B L A C K E N G I N E E R S POINTS SYSTEM BREAKDOWN EVENTPOINTS Meetings 5 Fun/Social Events 5 Fundraising Events 10 Volunteer Events 10 Informational Events/Seminars 7 PCI Mentoring 5 AWFE 15 Fall Regional Conference 20 Chapter Leadership Conference 20 Regional Leadership Conference 20 Attend all NSBE Week Events 5 extra Chairing an Event 5 extra

  15. N A T I O N A L S O C I E T Y O F B L A C K E N G I N E E R S UPCOMING EVENTS Pre-College Initiative (PCI) Volunteer Event Bonds Elementary School 2204 Saxon Street Tallahassee, FL 32310 Thursday, September 10, 2009 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. Contact: Ms. Chrissi-Lee Williams pci.famstate@gmail.com

  16. N A T I O N A L S O C I E T Y O F B L A C K E N G I N E E R S PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Ms. Velencia Witherspoon

  17. N A T I O N A L S O C I E T Y O F B L A C K E N G I N E E R S UPCOMING CONFERENCES • FALL REGIONAL CONFERENCE 2009!! • Atlanta, GA at the Crowne Plaza Hotel • November 6-8, 2009 • Rates TBA • NATIONAL CONVENTION 2010!! • Toronto, ON, Canada • March 31 – April 4, 2010 • Current Registration rates: $95 for collegiate members • MUST HAVE A PASSPORT!!!

  18. N A T I O N A L S O C I E T Y O F B L A C K E N G I N E E R S IN CASE YOU DIDN’T KNOW… • FAMU’s Graduate Student Reception • Wednesday, September 16th; 6-8 p.m.; School of Architecture Atrium • FAMU Inauguration Week Activities • Friday: Rattlermania, 1-6 p.m., FAMU Park; Friday Night Strikes, 6-9 p.m., Bragg Stadium • Saturday: Snake Walk, 3 p.m., The FAMU Set • FSU Black Student Union Week • Friday: Multicultural Mixer at Club Downunder, 9-11 p.m., Cosmo Attire • Saturday: Kickball tournament at Old IM fields, 12-4 p.m. • Sunday: BSU Goes to Church at Jacob’s Chapel, shuttles from union circle starting at 10:15 a.m.

  19. N A T I O N A L S O C I E T Y O F B L A C K E N G I N E E R S GREAT OPPORTUNITIES!! • NSF Workshop • 10 FAMU undergraduate students • 2.5 GPA minimum • November 13-14 in Washington, D.C. • Travel and meals covered • JPMorganChase • Full-time Technology Analyst Development Program • Senior graduating in December 2009 or Spring 2010 • Preferred 3.5 GPA • Majors: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering

  20. N A T I O N A L S O C I E T Y O F B L A C K E N G I N E E R S CONTACT US!! • Shari Briggs: pres.famstate@gmail.com • Deanna McKenzie: vp.famstate@gmail.com • Chapter Website: www.eng.fsu.edu/NSBE • National Website: www.nsbe.org • Regional Website: www.nsbe.org/region3

  21. N A T I O N A L S O C I E T Y O F B L A C K E N G I N E E R S ANNOUNCEMENTS!!

  22. Thank You ! Questions & Answers

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