Welcome to the UFNSBE General Body Meeting

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Welcome to the UFNSBE General Body MeetingWednesday, September 16, 20096:15pmWeil 270


Contents

President’s Welcome1

Fall Regional Conference in the A2

Throwback Video3

Upcoming Events4

Q & A6

Corporate Communication5


Break the Ice

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Break the Ice

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Break the Ice

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GATOR ENGINEERING?

What are some words that come to mind when you think of


2009 Fall Regional ConferenceEngineering a Global Impact!


General FRC Information

Dates:November 6-8, 2009

Location:Crowne Plaza Hotel Atlanta-Airport1325 Virginia AveAtlanta, GA 30344404.768.6660

Theme:“Engineering A Global Impact”

Dates:November 6-8, 2009

Location:Crowne Plaza Hotel Atlanta-Airport1325 Virginia AveAtlanta, GA 30344404.768.6660

Theme:“Engineering A Global Impact”


Conference Rates

Registration Type

Early

09/25/2009

11:59 P.M. EST

Regular

10/11/2009

11:59 P.M. EST

Late

10/30/2009

11:59 P.M. EST

On-Site

11/07/20093:59 P.M. EST

Alumni Affiliate $70 $90 $110 $125

Alumni Member $70 $90 $110 $125

Chaperone $20 $30 $40 $50

Chapter Advisor $60 $60 $60 $60

Chapter Senators $55 $75 $105 $125

Collegiate Affiliate/Member APEx

$35 $45 $55 $75

Collegiate Affiliate/Member $65 $85 $105 $125

Exhibitor/Representative $110 $110 $110 $110

Lifetime Member $60 $60 $60 $60

NSBE Jr. Member $30 $40 $50 $70

NSBE Jr. APEx $20 $30 $40 $60

Vendor $50 $60 $100 $125

Volunteer $45 $45 $45 n/a


Crowne Plaza HotelAtlanta-Airport

Rates for the Membership

Room TypeRate per

Accommodation

Single

$89.00 per night

Double

Triple

Quadruple

Cash paying attendees: A $50.00 deposit (refundable) is required at check in for incidentals.

Crowne Plaza Hotel Atlanta-Airport has guest self-parking for $4.00 per vehicle, per day. This is only available to conference attendees.


What to Expect at FRC

Engineering A Global Impact:

Leadership Interaction and Preparation

Invigorating & Interactive Workshops

Meritorious Speakers

Never-ending Networking Opportunities

Career & Graduate School Fair


Region III Shadowing Initiative

Regional Competitions

On-Site Marketplace

2nd Annual International Fair

Engineering Fair (TORCH Activity)

Nightly Entertainment for Everyone

…AND MORE!!!


Professional Development Conference

NSBEPreneur

Corporate Networking

Financial Planning/Investments

Certification Training

Technical/Professional Development


Calling ALL Volunteers!!!

Excited about assisting the 2009 FRC CPC bring the BEST of the “A” to NSBE?!? Are you

ready for the BEST Fall Regional Conference in the POWERHOUSE ever?

Perks: All volunteers will receive a discounted registration rate for a minimum of 5 hours.

Contact Ronaldo Hepburn,

Volunteer Coordinator, at: [email protected]


If you have any more questions, you can contact me at [email protected]


Throwback VideoCreated by Raymond Parker (May 2008)


UF NSBE


What’s in it for you?

The Possibilities…The Possibilities…The Possibilities…The Possibilities…

Free Free MoneyMoney

NSBE NSBE FamilyFamily

Amazing Amazing ConventionsConventions LeadershipLeadership


Zone MeetingsAll zone meetings occur around

the NSBE OFFICE

Communications Zone Tuesday, September 22, 2009 6pm

Finance Zone Friday, September 18, 2009 at 6pm

Membership Zone Monday, September 21, 2009 6:15pm

Programs Zone Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 6:15pm


Next General Body Meeting

What

Learn about more ways to get involved with UFNSBE and here about opportunities from Proctor and Gamble

When

Wednesday , September 30, 2009 Location

Weil 270 Time

6:15 - 7:15pm


Info Sessions September 22nd

ExxonMobil IT

• Norman 331 – 6:30PM - CISE, EE, CEN and MBA’S Kraft

• Norman 331 – 7:00PM - Food Science & ChemE, Packaging Science, Materials & Mechanical

September 29th

ExxonMobil

• 7:00pm September 30th

P&G

• Weil 270 - 6:45pm October 14th

The Neilsen Company

• Graham Gallery – 7pm October 28th

CSX Transportation

• Weil 270 - 7:00pm


NAMETAGS ON SALEONLY $10


Official UF NSBE Football Concession

Stand!

Thank you Volunteers!

Don’t have Season Tickets? Interested in helping UFNSBE out and going to home football games?

Contact Charde Carter, [email protected] to volunteer your time to help us fulfill the

mission


PCI Announcement

NSBE Jr. Chapters in the Gainesville area need coaches Being a NSBE Jr. coach is a great way to

Volunteer and serve the community Mentor and inspire youth Get involved in UF NSBE Earn UF NSBE points

Scott Brown Pre-College Initiative Chair [email protected]


NSBE Jr. Coaches will Aid with experiments and projects Help with basic math concepts Build a desire for higher education Volunteer once a week



NSBE Jr. Coaches…



…want to make a positive impact.



…are awesome.



…Are in this room!



Are you Ready?

Career Showcase

Corporate Communication Skills

Wednesday

September 30

9 am – 3 pm

Business Attire

Resumes

Personality


Separating Yourself


Get Ready!

IIE – Career Showcase Crash CourseSunday, September 20th from 1 – 4pm in the Reitz Union

Visit www.crc.ufl.edu/students/ for more information on Career Showcase Preparation


Questions & Answers

Documents

Welcome to the UFNSBE General Body Meeting