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1. 1st General Body Meeting University of Florida Chapter National Society of Black Engineers National Society of Black Engineers

2. Communications Zone National Society of Black Engineers

3. Finance Zone National Society of Black Engineers

4. Membership Zone Membership Chair: Patrick Blaise National Society of Black Engineers

5. Programs Zone National Society of Black Engineers

6. Administrative Zone National Society of Black Engineers

7. What Is NSBE • NSBE is the largest student-managed organization in the country with hundreds of pre- college, college and alumni/technical professional chapters all over the world. • NSBE was founded at Purdue University in 1975 by six people nicknamed “The Chicago Six”. National Society of Black Engineers

8. The Mission of NSBE • The mission of NSBE is “To increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.” • You do not have to be black or an Engineer to be a part of NSBE. You just have to believe in and support our mission. National Society of Black Engineers

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10. 2012-2013 National Directives National Society of Black Engineers

11. 2012-2013 Regional Directives National Society of Black Engineers

12. 2012-2013 Chapter Vision National Society of Black Engineers

13. Retention • Guaranteed 4.0 Program • Study Jamz • Mock Exam Days • Test Banks • Implementation of the Guaranteed 4.0 Program • Study Groups • Soft Skills • Time Management, • Prioritizing your time, • Effective Studying • And Much more! National Society of Black Engineers

14. Pre-Collegiate Initiative Do you like Math, Science and Engineering? Of course you do! Apply to become a PCI coach where you will be able to train high school students in the things that you love. Our PCI attends conferences with us to compete against other PCI academically. Be a part of making a difference! National Society of Black Engineers

15. What This Involves • Meet with High School Students once a week for one hour to teach them about STEM majors • Run simple experiments, teach ACT/SAT prep, prepare them for college admissions, prepare design competitions, and prep for a try-mathalon • Eastside High School- Mondays 3-4pm • Newberry High School- Thursdays 3-4 pm National Society of Black Engineers

16. How to become a UF NSBE PCI Coach: 1) • Go to WWW.UFNSBE.ORG • Under PRESIDENTS VISION  PRECOLLEGIATE INITIATIVE OR Send an email to pcichair.ufnsbe@gmail.com 2) SUBMIT YOUR COACH APPLICATION National Society of Black Engineers

17. Pre-College Initiative • Have more of our members engaged with our high schools • Active and dedicated PCI coaches • Engineering Application • Have fun with the kids!! National Society of Black Engineers

18. Finance • Fundraisers • Talk to Joe if you have any ideas! • More corporate partnerships • Corporate Networking Event: Gators Connecting with Corporate • What companies do you want to see? • Fall Regional Conference National Society of Black Engineers

19. Honoring Our Past: Driving our Community Forward National Society of Black Engineers

20. November 2-4, 2012 Montgomery, AL Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa Academic Excellence Forums Professional Development Workshops Career Fair Graduate School Fair Networking Opportunities Scholarships, Internships, and other Career Opportunities National Society of Black Engineers

21. H I G H L I G H T S Registration PRICE$ National Society of Black Engineers

22. Contact your Conference Planning Chair (CPC) Brandon Hurst at conferenceplanning.ufnsbe@gmail.com or (954) 871-8416for more info! ALL APEX members (GPA>=3.0), contact Brandon before registering! conferenceplanning.ufnsbe@gmail.com National Society of Black Engineers Questions

23. Outstanding Membership Nandi Smith Vice-President Membership Zone National Society of Black Engineers

24. Join NSBE!!! • Access to over $300,000 in scholarships • Access to over 300 companies • Leadership Development • Networking Opportunities • Community outreach opportunities • Fun + Food • Discounts on hotels, car rentals, car insurance, etc. • Free KAPLAN test prep at conferences • Free Microsoft software • And Much more… National Society of Black Engineers

25. RENEW Today!!! CONTINUE TO UTILIZE NSBE’S BENEFITS National Society of Black Engineers

26. Member of the Month • General members that demonstrate fulfilling the mission and helping the University of Florida Chapter to succeed will be recognized for their hard work  • Benefits of being Member of the Month: • FAMOUS FOR A MONTH! • Your picture, name, & brief description will be included on our website and newsletter for that month • DINNER IS ON US!!! • You will receive a free dinner/lunch out with one of our CEOs National Society of Black Engineers

27. Nandi Smithvpresident.ufnsbe@gmail.com National Society of Black Engineers Questions?

28. Outstanding Membership • Professional Development • Leadership Skills • Soft Skills • Goal: • NSBE members to be the best of the best • For you to learn and improve upon your defining characters National Society of Black Engineers

29. Why Join NSBE • Our goal is to see your goals, your dreams, and ambitions become a reality • We are a resource to be tapped into • UF NSBE is like a family away from home. (= • #NSBELUV • Testimonials National Society of Black Engineers

30. NSBE Annual BBQ • SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 15TH • 12PM-4PM • LAKE WAUBURG • FREE FOOD • FUN & GAMES • NSBE LOVE! National Society of Black Engineers

31. NSBE Annual BBQ National Society of Black Engineers

32. President.ufnsbe@gmail.com National Society of Black Engineers Questions