Candidate Interest Meeting September 21 st, :30 PM B210/B211 Tau Beta Pi The Engineering Honor Society Florida Eta Chapter

What is Tau Beta Pi? Second Oldest Greek letter Honor Society The only honor society that represents all Engineering Disciplines 234 Active Chapters with over 508,975 members

Why Tau Beta Pi? Tau Beta Pi is regarded in academe and industry as the standard of excellence It is the only engineering honor society to represent ALL disciplines, and thus is highly recognizable honor to all engineering professionals Members known for their outstanding performance and limitless potential Life-long membership: provides lifelong opportunities for recognition and honor, networking, and service

The Benefits of Tau Beta Pi Inter-department networking New Friendships Member only activities Socials, Fundraisers, Discounts on FE books, Free Food

The Benefits of Tau Beta Pi Undergraduate Scholarships – 2 Florida Eta members awarded scholarships in Graduate Fellowships Student Loan Program – Provided more than $750,000 in educational loans Laureate Programs – Awards to students that excel in extra-curricular activities

Initiation Fee Tau Beta Pi charges a one time initiation fee of $ – This initiation fee goes towards National Dues, a 6” Bronze bent, food for meetings, member activities (socials, field day, initiation banquet, etc.)

Chapter Activities Inaugural Club Fair – October 1 st, 2009 Outreach Programs co-sponsored with campus labs FE Review coordination Crenshaw Lanes Social w/ Costume Party Field Day

Electee Requirements Orientation Meeting Volunteer Activities – 1 Individual – 1 Group (3 or more members or electees) Fundraising Activity – 1 Fundraising Activity 1 Social Event Paperwork – Read the history packet for Tau Beta Pi (know it) – Get Member signatures – Get Advisor Signatures – Volunteer Record paperwork ALL DUE Friday, October 30 th by 5 PM on Tau Beta Pi Office Door

Volunteer Opportunities Outreach Programs – CISCOR STEM Outreach Go to NIMS Middle School to promote science, mathematics, and engineering to students using Lego Mindstorms and other items – The Massie Chair Program Volunteer with HPMI to promote science, mathematics, and engineering to students in Cairo through presentations – The Brogan Outreach Promote Engineering with Dr. Oates using smart materials (Saturday Mornings)

Volunteer Opportunities Engineering Day – Various Volunteers for greeting, lunch, tear down Pottsdamer Street Clean Up – October 17 th at 10:00 October 23 rd & 24 th – Halloween Howl

Volunteer Registration Chapter Website – Use form on chapter website to register for volunteer activities – – Under the Volunteer Section

Graduate Requirements Individual Volunteer Activity Replaced by fulfilling eligibility check: – Class Rank statement showing top 1/5 standing -or- Letter of recommendation from the student’s primary advisor may be used. (Primary advisor’s signature meets this requirement). – Letter from primary advisor stating student has completed at least half of course work including research. – Completed Report of Eligibility (on website)

Fundraising Opportunities FE Book Sale – Sept. 30 th 10:30 – 2:00 Bake Sale – October 7 th 10:00 – 2:30 FE Book Sale – October 7 th 10:30 – 2:00 FE Book Sale – October 14 th 10:30 – 2:00

Member Social Fall 2009 Tau Beta Pi Social – October 29 th at 7:00 PM – Crenshaw Lanes, FSU Union – FREE Galactic Bowling, food, and prizes – Costume Contest – GOOD OPPORTUNITY TO GET MEMBER SIGNATURES