NSBE-CRICC General Body Meeting

1. April 19th, 2010 NSBE-CRICCGeneral Body Meeting

2. Welcome!! NSBE Mission To increase the number of Culturally Responsible Black Engineers who excelacademically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community

3. Overview Recent Events -NSBE Convention -GameNight Upcoming Events -Freedom Center Tour -Paintball -Elections -Banquet Elections Presentation AWFE Presentation

4. Recent Events NSBE International Convention Toronto, Canada Photo Here Photo Here

5. Recent Events NSBE Game Night Dominoes, Video Games, Spades, etc. Great Turnout!!

6. Upcoming Events Freedom Center Tour Friday, April 23rd & 24th Cincinnati, Ohio

7. Upcoming Events Paintball Expedition! Saturday, May 8th Costs: blah blah blah $$$

8. Upcoming Events NSBE E-Board Elections Monday, May 17th Elections Packet has been distributed Also available on our website

9. Upcoming Events NSBE Awards Banquet Friday, July 16th Members $15 Non-Members $20 through June 26th $25 after June 26th Tickets on Sale soon Purchase before July 9th

10. Elections Presentation Rozetta Norman NSBE-CRICC Vice Chair vice@nsbecricc.org

11. NSBE-CRICC 2010 – 2011 Elections National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Cedar Rapids Iowa City Corridor

12. NSBE-CRICC Elections We are looking for self-motivated individuals who are interested in making a difference in the Cedar Rapids / Iowa City communities. National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Cedar Rapids Iowa City Corridor

13. Elected Positions National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Cedar Rapids Iowa City Corridor

14. Chair Position • Chair • Shall preside over all official meetings of the Extension. • Shall serve as the representative of the Extension. • Shall appoint members of all committees, with advice and consent of the Executive Board. • Desired Characteristics: Self-motivated, exhibit leadership abilities, able to effectively delegate to other E-board members, knowledgeable of NSBE plans and operations, and support the mission of NSBE to represent and lead the organization effectively. National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Cedar Rapids Iowa City Corridor

15. Vice-Chair Position • Vice-Chair • Shall preside in the absence or the inability of the Chair. • Shall develop programs of interest for the Extension meetings in cooperation with the Executive Board. • Shall perform any activities, duties, and responsibilities as designated by the Chair. • Shall oversee the activities of the Executive Board and committees. • Shall oversee the Membership Zone and be responsible for all duties of zone members in the absence or inability to perform their duties. • Desired Characteristics: Self-motivated, exhibit leadership abilities, ability to delegate tasks and leadership to all supporting committees, and support the mission of NSBE National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Cedar Rapids Iowa City Corridor

16. Secretary Position • Secretary • Shall keep the NSBE CRICC Logo, fill out and countersign all certificates issued, and make proper entries in the books of the Extension. • Shall serve all notices required by law or the Bylaws of the Extension and in case of absence, refusal or inability to act, the duties of the office may be performed by any person who the Executive Board may direct. • Shall record accurately the minutes of the Executive Board meetings and make available the minutes to all members upon request. • Shall require from the Executive Board, committees, and special committees of the Extension, a record of the activities of said body. • Shall oversee the Communications Zone and be responsible for all duties of zone members in the absence or inability to perform their duties. • Desired Characteristics: self-motivated, exhibit leadership abilities, good listening and communication skills, organized, and support the mission of NSBE National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Cedar Rapids Iowa City Corridor

17. Treasurer Position • Treasurer • Shall keep accounts and deposit organization funds of the Treasury. • Expenditures made for Extension business shall be in a manner approved by the Executive Board. • Shall maintain the membership roll and collect annual dues of the Extension in a manner developed along with the Executive Board. • Shall oversee the Finance Zone and be responsible for all duties of zone members in the absence or inability to perform their duties. • Desired Characteristics: Good money management skills, self-motivated, exhibit leadership abilities, organized, and support the mission of NSBE. National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Cedar Rapids Iowa City Corridor

18. Programs Position • Programs Chair • Shall be responsible for the implementation of projects and programs. • Shall design and implement methods by which members can submit program or event ideas. • Shall work with the Regional Alumni Programs Chairperson in order to develop uniform programs in keeping with the goals of the Society. • Shall oversee the Programs Zone and be responsible for all duties of zone members in the absence or inability to perform their duties. • Desired Characteristics: Self-motivated, exhibit leadership abilities, ability to delegate tasks to supporting committees as well as develop programs that will convey the mission and target programs at National level and lastly, and support the mission of NSBE. National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Cedar Rapids Iowa City Corridor

19. Executive Board Committees • The Chair of each of the committees described below is an elected position. If you are interested in serving on the committee but not as the chair you will need to contact the chair of that committee after elections have taken place. • College Initiative Committee • Coordinate with local NSBE chapters at the pre-college, college and AE levels. • Create and maintain programs and activities. • Chair: Lead College Initiative, work closely with the programs chair, vice chair, and other needed committees to develop and plan events to build college relationships with the locally colleges National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Cedar Rapids Iowa City Corridor

20. Executive Board Committees • Membership Committee • Identify and develop initiatives to increase Extension membership. • Establish and maintain up-to-date records on current member of the Extension • Chair: Lead all membership events. Work closely with the planning and programs chair to plan membership building programs that will increase the membership for the chapter as well as effective programs for the chapter members. National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Cedar Rapids Iowa City Corridor

21. Executive Board Committees • Pre-College Initiative Committee • Shall manage and coordinate the activities of the Pre-College Initiative (PCI) Program and Regional and AE Pre-College Initiative Chairs. • Chair: Lead all PCI activities. Coordinate development plans for the High School and Jr. High School students with the programs chair to effectively hit all targets for the PCI. Develop a relationship with the High Schools and Jr. High Schools in the area to obtain an area of general focus. National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Cedar Rapids Iowa City Corridor

22. Executive Board Committees • Finance Committee • Identify and develop funding sources. • Identify mechanisms for fund-raising. • Chair: Coordinate and establish funding resources for the chapter. National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Cedar Rapids Iowa City Corridor

23. Executive Board Committees • Publications Committee • Shall develop mechanisms for establishing and sustaining the Extension Newsletter. This includes the funding and publication responsibilities for the Newsletter and all other publications. • Chair: Lead and develop efforts to develop the chapter’s newsletter and any publications that are provided by the organization. National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Cedar Rapids Iowa City Corridor

24. Executive Board Committees • Public Relations Committee • Identify other Black engineering student/professional organizations for publicity and/or support. • Establish interface mechanisms with above-mentioned organizations when expedient and viable. • Establish mechanisms to define resources of the Extension by industry and vice verse. • Select committee to administer speakers’ bureau; the committee reports to Public Relations Chairperson. • Chair: Lead all efforts to effectively gain sponsorship for the organization. The Chair will coordinate with the planning committee to market every event that the chapter will host or attend. Lead all efforts to effectively publicize NSBE and its mission. National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Cedar Rapids Iowa City Corridor

25. Executive Board Committees • Telecommunications Committee • Coordinate/develop NSBE-CRICC Website. • Coordinate NSBE-CRICC Web Team. • Serve as administrator of all NSBE-CRICC list serves. • Develop Telecommunications Policies/Programs. • Develop Web Communications Policies with Communications • Chair: Lead all efforts for the coordination and development of the chapter website. Works closely with every Committee to effectively coordinate the where, how, and what is needed for every event. The Chair will work closely with the Secretary in order to manage and maintain the website. National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Cedar Rapids Iowa City Corridor

26. Interested? • If you are interested in being apart of the Executive Board / Executive Committees, please fill out the Election Application and submit to the 2009-2010 secretary, Ramone Hemphill. • Participate in the General Body Meeting Election Process on Monday, May 17, 2010 at 6 pm.

27. AWFE Presentation Gerri Allen NSBE-CRICC Community Service Chair cs@nsbecricc.org

28. By G.C. Allen NSBE-CRICC – Community Service Chair

29. Partner with community based organizations such as churches, faith based organizations, non profit organizations, corporations, etc Spread a unified message concerning the issues of education in our local communities Present NSBE-CRICC as an established organization in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City corridor

30. Partnering with the Broadway Community Center and Kingdom Apostolic Community Worship Center to service the Broadway neighborhood in Iowa City – Relationship has been established IA City AWFE is scheduled to take place on June 26th at 9AM Follow-up sessions to resume: • June 26th at 12PM at the Broadway Community Center • July 10th at 10am at the Broadway Community Center (proposed dates)

31. Committee will be needed (3-5 people) to plan remaining details such as: • Neighborhood Routes in Broadway Center Community • Plan details for follow up sessions • Dialogue with the people • Distribution Material (bags, pamphlets, education materials etc.)

32. Cedar Rapids/Waterloo AWFE If all goes well in Iowa City, plans for AWFE to take place in Cedar Rapids and Waterloo are possible (possibly August/September) We would look to partner with local churches (3-5 people from each church that we target would be committed to participating). All are welcome to participate Teams would be able to tackle a lot of ground in several different neighborhoods

33. Cedar Rapids/Waterloo AWFE Committee Members needed (3-5 individuals) to plan the following: • Churches/organizations to target for volunteers • Follow-up sessions after material is distributed • Distribution materials, bags, etc

34. Community Servicecs@nsbecricc.org Recent Events Clothe-A-Child – Went VERY well, thanks to ALL Volunteers NSBE-CRICC Feed a Family Upcoming Events A-Walk-For-Education – Iowa City (Scheduled for June 23rd) Habitat For Humanity Project July 24th July 31st Number of committee members 2 (YAY!!) Actively recruiting individuals How to Join Contact Gerri C. Allen (319) 329-5535 Express interest on Attendance Form cs@nsbecricc.org

35. Keep yourself informed www.NSBE.org (National Website)‏ www.nsbeCRICC.org (Local Website)‏ Don’t forget to pay your dues!!! Get involved (Committees Sign-up sheets)‏