Corporate Package
2012-2013
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Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar Chapter at Georgia Tech
www.hsf.gtorg.gatech.edu | [email protected]
Table of Contents
Our HSF Scholar Chapter ........................................................................................................... 3
Introductory Letter ...................................................................................................................... 4
A Message from our Advisors and President .............................................................................. 5
2012-2013 Executive Board Officers .......................................................................................... 6
Our Members ................................................................................................................................ 7
Membership Demographics ........................................................................................................ 8
Member Spotlight ........................................................................................................................ 9
Events and Programs .................................................................................................................. 10
Georgia Tech Member Events................................................................................................... 11
Community Outreach Events .................................................................................................... 12
Event Spotlight .......................................................................................................................... 13
Photo Collage ............................................................................................................................ 14
2012-2013 Estimated Budget .................................................................................................... 15
Sponsorship Opportunities ........................................................................................................ 16
Sponsorship Categories and Benefits ........................................................................................ 17
Sponsorship Application and Donation Details ........................................................................ 18
Thank You ................................................................................................................................... 19
Appreciation Letter ................................................................................................................... 20
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Our HSF Scholar Chapter
“Fewer than half of Hispanic children attend early
childhood education programs and more than half
drop out of high school. This is not just a Latino problem;
it’s an American problem. We’ve got to solve it.”
-President Barrack Obama
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Introductory Letter
Dear Corporate Representative,
Founded in 1975, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) aims to address the barriers that keep
many Hispanics/Latinos from earning a college degree. HSF envisions a future where every
Latino household will have at least one college graduate, creating an enduring impact on the
college outlook of Latino families nationwide and ultimately strengthening the American
economy for generations to come. HSF has awarded over $330 million in scholarships over the
past 36 years and has supported a broad range of outreach and education programs to help
students and their families navigate collegiate life; from gaining admission and securing financial
aid to finding employment after graduation.
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar Chapter at Georgia Tech (HSF-GT) was established in
2006 to deliver the HSF mission at the local level by advancing the college education of
Hispanics through community outreach and education, affordability via scholarships, and career
opportunities. We hope to not only provide Georgia Tech students with opportunities and
resources, but also actively promote higher education in the local Georgia community.
Our community outreach is incomparable to other Latino student organizations on campus. We
provide weekly tutoring and mentoring programs for young students, attend Latino youth
conferences to educate students and parents, and host on-campus events to expose students to a
college environment. Personal interaction between our members and these young students is
strategic approach. It is also through this personal community outreach that Georgia Tech
students are discovering leadership skills which are transferable to their careers. Additionally,
Georgia Tech students are provided with professional and academic workshops, to further help
them develop into well-rounded individuals for their future careers and communities.
HSF-GT presents you our corporate package, with the idea that your goals and ours can coexist
to form an alliance. Such collaboration can lead to notable improvements in our community,
including the growth and development of Hispanic youth. Inspiring and nurturing just one young
mind can create a continuous chain effect that improves neighborhoods, cities, states, and
eventually an entire nation.
Sincerely,
Diego Castañeda
President
Jorge Breton
Senior Advisor
Director of The Office Hispanic Initiatives
Bianca Palacio
Public Relations
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Kevin Rodriguez
A Message from our Advisors and President
Senior Advisor | Director of the Office of Hispanic Initiatives I have had the pleasure to serve as Senior Advisor for HSF-GT since
its establishment in 2006. HSF-GT has excelled in more ways than
one and its officers and members have managed to exceed my
expectations. Through focused, strategic recruitment efforts, HSF-GT
has increased student involvement in Hispanic outreach programs
unlike any other student organization on campus. Members
have continuously impacted the lives of many students on and off
campus and have developed a positive reputation. HSF-GT members
are known to be active, passionate, and very community oriented.
Without a doubt, HSF-GT students are more than members of a
student organization; they are role models and leaders in the GT
community and beyond.
Graduate Advisor | PhD Chemical and Bimolecular Engineering Upon initiating my career at Georgia Tech as a graduate student, I
wanted to join an organization that was passionate for helping the
Hispanic community. After attending the Informational Kick-Off
Meeting in 2010, I instantly became interested and offered to rebuild
the website. However, the first outreach event I attended was the HSF
Steps for Success. I still vividly remember a poster at this event
stating: College: not if, but where! When participating in such
outreach events, our goal is to clear misconceptions and provide
answers to both students and parents. There are many barriers than can
be addressed simply by providing answers. As the Graduate Advisor, I
see this organization as an essential part of GT as it continues to build
a pipeline for future Hispanic scientists in the country.
President | BS Mechanical Engineering It is a great privilege to be leading HSF-GT for the 2012-13 academic
year. I have been part of the ups and downs of this organization,
serving as Vice-President and being part of the planning and execution
of almost every program in the past two years. HSF-GT has added a
greater meaning to my career and has also ignited a desire to share this
passion with my peers. Raised in the state of Georgia for nearly my
entire life, I have been a primary witness to the educational challenges
that many Hispanics face. Despite my parents only attaining an
elementary education, I was raised with the greatest values and
support. This, along with the educational encouragement from my
teachers, peers, and siblings, allowed me to pursue my dreams. I now
take it as an inherent responsibility to assist other students in securing
their futures.
Jorge Breton
Diego Castañeda
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2012-2013 Executive Board Officers
Bianca Palacio Cecilia Pantoja Carlos Alas
Public Relations BS Industrial Engineering 2015
(201)220-4230
Secretary BS Biomedical Engineering 2014
(770)533-0028
Treasurer BS Mechanical Engineering 2014
(239)530-8280
As the Executive Board, we pride ourselves on being active leaders, being open to all
suggestions, and communicating with each other. We are all aware of our respective projects
and always give each other a helping hand.
Internally, the Executive Board seeks to unite the GT-Hispanic community by collaborating
more closely with other Latino organizations on campus. We also hope to continue providing our
driven members with volunteer opportunities, events and programs.
Externally, the Executive Board hopes to establish connections with local Hispanic communities
in order to serve as a source of information, motivation, and direct contact for aspiring Hispanic
students and their families.
Chelsea Cerame Diego Castañeda Gustavo Salazar
Internal VP BS Mechanical Engineering 2015
President
BS Mechanical Engineering 2013
External VP BS Mechanical Engineering 2015
(912)308-9876
(678)544-6314
(678)760-7337
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Our Members
“A different world cannot be built by
indifferent people.”
-Nelson Mandela
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Membership Demographics
HSF-GT is comprised of a very diverse and motivated group of students who want to enhance
their academic and professional careers while making a difference in their community.
Our membership encompasses a broad range of majors. While the largest percentage of our
members are from the College of Engineering, we have also have students majoring in
Management, Chemistry, and International Affairs. Below is a visual of our major distribution.
Major Distribution
We also have strong representation from each class, ranging from undergraduate freshmen to
PhD students. This wide range allows for long term growth, strong bonding, and direct
mentorship between lowerclassmen and upperclassmen. Class distribution is shown below.
Class Distribution
In total, HSF-GT has over 60 active members attending a combination of our workshops, events,
and outreach programs. Additionally, HSF has access to over 600 Hispanic Georgia Tech
students and faculty via the Latino Student Organizations (LSO) E-mail List.
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Member Spotlight
Heritage Peru | Aerospace Engineering | Junior As a member of the Aerospace Honors Society, Carlos is one of our
brightest members. He entered the co-op program with General Electric
Aviation after just one year at Tech and has now completed two rotations.
Carlos is currently serving as the HSF-GT Representative in the Latino
Student Organizations (LSO) Council and regularly tutors students via the
Office of Minority Educational Development (OMED).
Remy
Heritage Bolivia | Chemical Engineering | Junior Maria Andrea arrived at Georgia Tech as a transfer student and in less
than one year went from being a member to taking a leadership role in
HSF-GT as the Logistics Outreach Coordinator. She was especially
helpful coordinating the volunteers for Somos el Futuro. Transfer
students face the challenge of adjusting to a new environment and
forming new relationships. However, Maria Andrea has proven to be an
adaptable student both in HSF-GT and in the Georgia Tech community.
Heritage Mexico | Mechanical Engineering | Sophomore Hector has had much success his first two years at Tech. As a freshman,
he was awarded the prestigious Roberto Goizueta Scholarship, an
institutional scholarship given to top Hispanic students, and as a
sophomore he was 1 of our 8 selected HSF-GT General Electric
Scholarship and Mentorship Recipients. With the help of his General
Electric Mentor, he is discovering and aligning his goals with the next
phase of his engineering career.
Heritage Peru | International Affairs | Junior In addition to majoring in International Affairs and Modern Languages,
Stephanie is also minoring in Pre-Law. She also regularly volunteers with
the Hispanic Recruitment Team (HRT), the Society of Hispanic
Professional Engineers (SHPE), and serves as a Tour Guide for the Office
of Admissions. This upcoming year she will be serving as a Team Coach
for OMED, where she will mentor a group of freshman throughout the
academic year.
Heritage Ecuador | Biomedical Engineering | Senior Marcos transferred locally from Kennesaw State University and is
currently a senior at Georgia Tech. During the summer, he is an
Undergraduate Research Assistant at Emory University, another top
institution in Georgia. Marcos has consistently participated in HSF-GT’s
recruitment efforts by talking to incoming freshmen during their
orientation. He shares his personal experience as a transfer student to help
others adapt to the challenges that come with attending a larger and
academically challenging institution like Georgia Tech.
Carlos Calixtro
Stephanie Remy
Hector Cruz
Marcos Fierro
Maria Acebey
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Events and Programs
“It was the first time someone put money on the table
and said, ‘I believe in you.’ That was enough to keep
me going.”
-Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar
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Georgia Tech Member Events
Professional Development Although HSF-GT has a strong reputation for community outreach and volunteering, we also
provide our members with valuable professional opportunities. Each semester we hold
professional workshops and work with corporate representatives to host general info sessions.
Additionally, some members are able to attend leadership and engineering conferences in search
of internships and full time career opportunities.
Professional Skills workshops – Resume Building, Interview Skills (fall & spring)
Corporate Information Sessions – Company representatives (fall & spring)
Conferences – HENAAC, SHPE, SWE, NSBE (fall & spring)
Academic Development Corporate Sponsorship allows our members to receive scholarships that are directly applied to
their Georgia Tech tuition. Our website acts as a valuable resource for Hispanic students of all
levels and their parents. We provide a list of over 100 active scholarships already organized by
due date, direct link, citizenship status, grade level, etc. There is also an extensive list of research
opportunities and graduate school information, links for how to pay for college, and much more.
Each semester we host a representative from admissions to talk about financial aid.
Graduate School and Research Opportunities – Organized list on website
Scholarships – Corporate Sponsored Scholarships & List of 100+ scholarships
Financial Aid Awareness – Guest speakers (fall & spring)
Social Bonding HSF-GT collaborates with other Latino Student Organizations (LSO) to unify our diverse student
body. Every fall semester, the Office of Hispanic Initiatives and LSO organize the Latino
Welcome Weekend, where all GT Latinos, from faculty to incoming freshman, socialize. LSO
dedicates an entire week during Hispanic Heritage Month and each organization organizes a
distinct Hispanic-related event. Furthermore, throughout the year HSF-GT has joint events with
the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) and the Hispanic Recruitment Team
(HRT). For a final yearly farewell, HSF-GT hosts the End of Year Social to recognize graduating
seniors, our top members, and company sponsored scholarship recipients.
Latino Welcome Weekend –GT Latino community invited for a two-day social (fall)
Hispanic Heritage Month –September 15-October 15th
(fall)
*Latin American Food Festival – To raise Latin culture awareness on campus(fall)
End of Year Social – Recognizing scholarship recipients and top members (spring)
*New event for 2012-2013 Academic Year
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Community Outreach Events
Working in Collaboration with Georgia Tech Departments By simply sharing personal experiences or participating in STEM demonstrations, our members
are able to contribute to many outreach events held on campus. We act as a direct contact to
aspiring students and struggling parents filled with questions, we prove that achieving a good
education is possible even if you are of Hispanic descent, and most importantly, we personally
motivate Hispanic students and parents.
The Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC)
o Somos el Futuro Parent and Student Conference - (fall)
o Pathways to STEM Latino Parent Day – (fall)
o Hands on Future Tech – (fall)
o 5th
Annual STEM Career Fair and Exhibition – (summer)
Office of Hispanic Initiatives
o Diversity roundtable - (summer)
o Feria Destino Universidad - (summer)
o Liga de Campeones Banquet - (summer)
Participation at Local Youth Conferences Our highly motivated members are eager to share personal experiences and serve as volunteers at
these life-changing conferences. Generally, our duties at these conferences are to serve as college
workshop presenters or panelists, but we try to do more than that. For example, you may see us
at an HSF booth sharing educational resources and our advice to students or speaking with
parents who may be uninformed about the educational opportunities for their children. Below is
a list of the major youth conference we attend.
HSF Steps for Success Saturdays (S4SS) – (fall & spring)
H.O.P.E. Education Fair – (spring)
Great Minds in STEM Viva Technology Program – (fall)
LAA Latino Youth leadership Conference– (fall)
LAA College Access Conference – (spring)
High School Programs and Events Smaller programs like our weekly tutoring program have developed true relationships with the
young Hispanic community. Additionally, HSF-GT finds it extremely important to expose young
students to the university environment, so we host our HSF-GT Shadow Day, inviting local
students to experience a day in the life of a college student. For this upcoming year, our goal is to
develop a mentoring program between our members and local high school students.
Tutoring Program – (fall & spring)
Engineering and Science Demonstrations – (fall & spring)
College Info Sessions – (fall & spring)
*Mentoring Program – (fall & spring)
HSF-GT Shadow Day and GT Visits – (fall & spring)
TSA TEAMS Competition – (spring)
*New event for 2012-2013 Academic Year
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Event Spotlight
TSA TEAMS Engineering
High School Competition
This annual nationwide high
school competition challenges
students to work collaboratively
and apply their math and science
knowledge in practical, creative
ways to solve real everyday
engineering challenges. After
participating in TEAMS, students
increase their knowledge of
engineering, feel more confident about participating in engineering activities, and increase their
ability to work with others to solve complex problems. The TEAMS Competition helps develop
“STEM-capable” students in an engaging way by showing how math and science are used to
make tangible differences in the world. Over 80 students from Georgia and Tennessee attend this
event.
HSF Steps for Success Saturdays S4SS is a half-day of hands-on specialized
instruction, which offers a range of college
preparation workshops for middle and high
school students and their parents. This unique
approach utilizes community volunteers as
college prep coaches and has a customized
track of concurrent workshops for students in
each grade level with parent workshops in
Spanish. The curriculum covers an intensive
how-to instruction on taking the SAT or ACT; information on the financial aid process;
assistance in writing a personal statement (essay) for college applications and scholarships; and
guidance for finding a college well-suited to the student’s educational background and interests.
Tutoring & Mentoring Programs Every week during the entire academic
year, HSF-GT members tutor young
Hispanic students, ranging from 1st to 8th
grade. Our members serve as older
brothers and sisters to these young
students, mentoring and guiding them
through their academic and personal
struggles. This program allows for
meaningful, long term relationships which
brings stability and discipline to the lives of many young students. Volunteers also connect with
parents by holding small info sessions and panels in both English and Spanish.
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Photo Collage
*More pictures available on our online Picasa Album
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2012-2013 Estimated Budget
The following budget has been calculated based on past execution of HSF-GT Events.
HSF-GT Event/Program Semesters # of members Total Cost
Item Description Frequency Cost of item
Workshops & General Meetings Fall & Spring 40 members $2250
Food & Refreshments 15 $150
Engineering and Leadership Conferences Fall 10 members $1150
Early Registration per student (Travel grant included) 1 $115
End-of-Year Graduation Social Spring 60 members $400
Food & Refreshments 1 $300
Recognition certificates and small gifts 1 $100
Participation at Local Youth Conferences Fall & Spring 15 members $500
Travel Expenses (gas) 10 $40
Marketing and Educational Materials for students and parents 2 $50
High School Programs Fall & Spring 20 members $500
Travel Expenses (gas) 10 $30
Activity Supplies for hands-on demonstrations 2 $100
TSA Teams Competition Spring 100 members
and students $1500
Food, Refreshments, & Tableware 100 $6
Marketing & Displays 10 $10
Activity Supplies 10 $50
Prizes/Trophies 20 $15
Scholarships Fall & Spring 6 members $5000
Merit: based on HSF and Community Involvement 2 $500
Financial Need: Based on academics and proof of need 4 $1000
Miscellaneous Fall & Spring 100 members $1000
Members T-shirts and Executive Board Polos 100 $8
Advertising Materials (Recruitment & Displays) 1 $200
Total Expenses $12300
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Sponsorship Opportunities
“It is a crime to dash the dreams and waste the talent
of even one Latino student. Going to a good school and
fulfilling the talents God gave you is not a privilege; it is not
an honor; it is a right.”
-Melinda French Gates
Co-chair and Trustee, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
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Sponsorship Categories and Benefits
The following categories have been created to accommodate your anticipated role with HSF-GT.
Padrino Hermano Amigo $1500+ $750-$1499 $500-$749
Professional Skills Workshop
General Meeting Presentation
(priority)
Mentor/Mentee Program
Booth at Sponsored Event
Employment Announcements
via Website and E-mail List
Resume Book
Company Logo & Website link
(main page)
(sponsors page)
(sponsors page)
Employer Mentor Custom $150-300 $150-300
Professional Skills workshop
General Meeting Presentation
Mentor/Mentee Program
Booth at Sponsored Event
Employment Announcements
via Website and E-mail List
Resume Book
Company Logo & Website Link
(sponsors page)
(sponsors page)
If you are unable to provide a monetary donation but would still like to
collaborate with HSF-GT, please contact us at [email protected]
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Sponsorship Application and Donation Details
Please use the following form to indicate how you would like to collaborate with HSF-GT.
Contact Information
Name
Company
Street Address
City, State, ZIP Code
Phone
Fax
E-Mail Address
Sponsorship Level Please indicate the monetary amount you would like to contribute
and describe how you would like to collaborate with HSF-GT
Donation $
Agreement & Signature By submitting this application, I affirm that the facts set forth in it
are true and complete.
Name (printed)
Signature
Date
Please submit the completed form to [email protected] or mail to:
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar Chapter at Georgia Tech
237 Uncle Heinie Way
A-French Building, Suite 215 Atlanta, GA 30313
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Thank You
“We are very grateful for the extraordinary, ongoing
commitment of our dedicated donors, who obviously
recognize the enormous positive
potential Hispanic Americans represent.”
-Paul Romero
National HSF Chairman of the Board
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Appreciation Letter
Dear Corporate Representative,
On behalf of the HSF-GT Executive Board, we would like to thank you for taking the time to
review our corporate package. HSF-GT is serious about reaching its goal and doing everything in
its power to solve what President Obama calls, an American problem. With the help of your
company, the drive of each and every one of our members, and the availability of Georgia Tech’s
resources, we are confident in a successful future together.
If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact our
Advisors or Executive Board Officers. Their contact information can be found in this corporate
package in the 2012-2013 Executive Board Officers section.You can reach us at the HSF-GT e-
mail address: [email protected].
Please also visit our up-to-date website, http://hsf.gtorg.gatech.edu/, where you will find an
electronic copy of this corporate package and more evidence of HSF-GT’s accomplishments.
Muchisimas Gracias,
Diego Castañeda
President
Jorge Breton
Senior Advisor
Director of the Office Hispanic Initiatives
Bianca Palacio
Public Relations