VISION:

1. AABE [KS-MO] Vision and Strategic Priorities Award Scholarships Raise funds to support Scholarship Fund Establish ongoing communications network with scholars to track progress VISION: to serve as a network for energy professionals;promote education and professional development;provide input and discussion on energy-related issues;and assist in the development of minority students. 1 Education Committees Maintain website Maintain AABE KS-MO Infoline (TBD) Create monthly e-newsletter and submit information for inclusion in National newsletter 2 Communications Strengthen understanding of Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) Develop Black Energy Awareness events 3 Legislative Create leadership and professional development opportunities Develop and strengthen leadership skills Build critical networks establishing a broader base of professionals Career Development 4 Aid in the development of minority youth Reach out to at-risk youth via community partners (NAACP) Community Outreach 5 Maintain organizational solvency Promote membership Support scholarship activities Finance 6 Exceeded or met goal Not on target to meet goal Well below target to meet goal Building Connecting Developing

2. Signature Programs and Activities AABE VISION: to serve as a network for energy professionals;promote education and professional development;provide input and discussion on energy-related issues;and assist in the development of minority students. EDUCATION Goal: to encourage students to pursue careers in energy-related fields and provide financial scholarships annually. Organize and hold annual fundraising golf tournament Recruit local and national scholarship candidates Review applications and make selections for scholarship awards Establish ongoing communication with scholarship recipients via Facebook/Twitter Make occasional investment recommendations to grow scholarship fund Building Connecting Developing

3. Signature Programs and Activities AABE VISION: to serve as a network for energy professionals;promote education and professional development;provide input and discussion on energy-related issues;and assist in the development of minority students. COMMUNICATION Goal: to report news (national and local) to membership and the community via the internet, publications and forums. Maintain an email account, AABE KS-MO Infoline Publish monthly eNewsletter and keep webpage up-to-date Design special event flyers and submit articles for publication in company newsletters Create Facebook/Twitter accounts Building Connecting Developing

4. Signature Programs and Activities Goal: to function as a resource for discussion and education on energy-related issues (energy efficiency, Low Income Heating Electricity Assistance Program (LIHEAP), environmental and climate control. AABE VISION: to serve as a network for energy professionals;promote education and professional development;provide input and discussion on energy-related issues;and assist in the development of minority students. LEGISLATIVE AABE Principles and Position Paper (Chapter Updates/Webinars) LIHEAP/Weatherization discussions (Energy Efficiency/Federal Funding Updates/Missouri Association of Community Action (MACA)/Committee to Keep Missourians Warm (CKMW)/Department of Natural Resources) Participate in Energy Awareness Events Locally & Nationally (forums/workshops e.g., KCPL Energy Forums/Legislative Day in Jefferson City/LIHEAP Action Day in Washington D.C. /National Energy and Utility Affordability Conference) Local/National Energy Policies (Chapter Updates focusing on Missouri and Kansas Energy Legislation/Department of Energy Updates) Environmental/Climate Issues (Building a relationship with the EPA locally/Researching how the Electric/Natural Gas industries impact the environment) Building Connecting Developing

5. Signature Programs and Activities AABE VISION: to serve as a network for energy professionals;promote education and professional development;provide input and discussion on energy-related issues;and assist in the development of minority students. Goal: to provide career development education on tools and techniques that can be used to enhance career performance and image. CAREER DEVELOPMENT Roundtable Discussions Networking Events (in process) Informal coaching, knowledge sharing and mentoring • 4 Black History Celebration Building Connecting Developing

6. Signature Programs and Activities AABE VISION: to serve as a network for energy professionals;promote education and professional development;provide input and discussion on energy-related issues;and assist in the development of minority students. COMMUNITY OUTREACH Goal: to give back to the communities in which we live and work through volunteer efforts. Prep KC’s Career Jumping Events WEB DuBois Tutoring Program New Partnerships (Reach Out & Read, NESBE, KC Leaders Forum) Partner with HR to offer test preparation classes Building Connecting Developing

7. Signature Programs and Activities AABE VISION: to serve as a network for energy professionals;promote education and professional development;provide input and discussion on energy-related issues;and assist in the development of minority students. Goal: to facilitate financial support of AABE’s mission and activities including scholarships and administrative responsibilities. FINANCE Collect, deposit and control all disbursements Maintain financial reports of the organization Keep complete books and provide monthly financial reports at membership meetings Facilitate filing of tax returns and 501c3 documentation Annual membership renewal notification Building Connecting Developing