Welcome to the 1 st General Body Meeting of UFNSBE

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Welcome to the 1st General Body Meeting of UFNSBE

Wednesday, Septmber 2, 20096:15pmFlint 50

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Agenda09-02-09

1. President’s Welcome

2. Icebreaker

3. Introduction of UFNSBE

5. UFNSBE Panel

6. Wrap up and Q & A

4. Top 10 Reasons to join UFNSBE

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IcebreakerUFNSBE Five Corners

1st1st

1. 1 UFNSBE Meetings2. 2 – 5 UFNSBE Meetings3. 5 – 9 UFNSBE Meetings4. 10 – 14 UFNSBE Meetings5. 15+ UFNSBE Meetings

2nd2nd

1. Aerospace, Mechanical, Nuclear2. Agricultural, Biological, Chemical, Environmental3. Computer , Electrical, Computer Science4. Industrial and Systems, Materials Science5. Other Majors

3rd3rd1. 0 – 1 years at UF2. 1 – 2 years at UF3. 2 – 3 years at UF4. 3 – 4 years at UF5. 4+ years at UF

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WHAT IS NSBE?

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OUR MISSION:

To increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel Academically, succeed Professionally, and positively Impact the community.

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Quick NSBE History

When? Founded in

1975 at Purdue University by six black engineers known as the “Chicago Six”

Why? Saw the need

for more minorities in the fields of Science, Math, and Engineering

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What it is now!

One of the largest student-run organizations in the nation

Hundreds of chapters both nation-wide and internationally

Over 30,000 membersNationally governed by an executive

board of collegiate students University of Florida Chapter of the NSBE

Resides in Region 3: The Powerhouse Over 20 Years Old 2007 Distinguished Chapter of the Year 2009 Region 3 Large Chapter of the Year

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UFNSBE 2009 – 2010 CEBRoster

Chapter President

Jelece E. Morris

Vice President

Camara Samuel

Treasurer

Keith Boykin

Senator – Dukens Micourt

Parliamentarian – Brittany Bullock

Secretary

Robert Williams

Programs Chair

Contessa Middleton

Pubications

Shaniqua Thomspson

Public Relations

Derrious Robinson

Webmaster

Eric Martin-Taylor

BEC Representative

Jennifer Oxilen

Historian

Isabella Mays

Assistant Treasurer

Kyle Findlater

Finance Chair

Charde Carter

Conference Planning Chair

Hussein Abdehalim

T.O.R.C.H Chair

Kyle Garrison

PCI Chair

Scott Brown

Academic Excellence

Justin Kelly

Volunteering Chair

Fatimah Hernson

Chapter Development Chairs

Mykel Fischer / Cayla Williams

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Structure of the Board

Programs

Administrative

Membership

C-O-Z-O

Finance

Zone Heads

How we function

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YOU DON’T HAVE TO YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE BE BLACKBLACK OR AN OR AN ENGINEERENGINEER TO TO JOIN JOIN

NSBENSBE, YOU JUST HAVE , YOU JUST HAVE TO BE A TO BE A STUDENTSTUDENT WHO WANTS TO WHO WANTS TO

HELP US HELP US FULFILL FULFILL THE NSBE THE NSBE MISSION!!!MISSION!!!

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What’s in it…for you?

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T-shirts and polos!

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Car rentals Car insurance Hotels Membership to professional engineering societies

Discounts

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Lively programming, forums, and socials

…and CANDY

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Great Incentives for members

Member of the Month Access to over $300,000 in scholarships Discounts off conferences

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6Dynamic conferences with

networking and job opportunities

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5Build technical, leadership, and networking skills

Over 2000 leadership positions in chapter, regional, and national levels

Academic Tech Bowl

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4 Countless Volunteering opportunities

A Walk for Education Try-Math-A-Lon Ronald McDonald House

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3Information Sessions with TOP companies

CH2MHill September 16th

Exxon Mobil September 29th

Procter and Gamble September 30th

CSX Transportation October 28th

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2

Help with classes through forums, study groups, and test materials

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1 The AMAZING people and lifelong friendships!

www.nsbe.org

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JOIN US AND HELP MAKE A

DIFFERENCE... ONE PERSON AT A TIME.

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Introducing the Panel

Dr. Curtis TaylorAssistant Professor

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Travis Escoffery3rd year

Computer and Electrical Engineering

Contessa Middleton3th year

Civil Engineering

Raymond Parker5th year

Agricultural and Biological Engineering

Jeremy Magruder5th year

Civil Engineering

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What’s NEXT?

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UFNSBE Progress Diagram

VisionVision OpportunitiesOpportunities ActionAction

The vision for UFNSBE for the 2009 - 2010 school year is to create and/or develop leaders by providing them with opportunities throughout the year in which they can enhance their leadership skills and utilize them in school, work and in the community.

•Get involved in a zone•Build your network•Volunteer your time•Help plan events•Attend conferences•Make it personal

IT STARTS

WITH YOU!

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Next NSBE Meeting

What

Corporate Communication: Separating yourself from the rest at Career Showcase

When

Wednesday , September 16, 2009 Location

Weil 270 Time

6:15 - 7:15pm

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Wednesday, September 16, 2009 Weil 270 7:15pm

Hosted by our Academic Excellence Chair, Justin Kelly

Educate our members on study

tactics and test taking skills that are

guaranteed to increase their GPA Starring Dr. Lindner

Associate Dean for Student Affairs

How to achieve a 4.0 Forum

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Zone Meetings

Communications Zone Tuesday, September 8, 2009 6pm

Finance Zone Friday, September 4, 2009 at 6pm

Membership Zone Monday, September 7, 2009 6:15pm

Programs Zone Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 6:15pm

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Join the UF NSBE NETWORK on FACEBOOK

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Check out www.ufnsbe.org

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Questions & Answers