September 4, 2008, 6pm BSU Lounge
NSBE Mission “To INCREASE the number of CULTURALLY responsible black engineers who EXCEL academically, SUCCEED professionally, & POSITIVELY impact the community.”
Agenda Administrative Zone Membership Zone Programs Zone Finance Zone Communications Zone
Agenda The Direction of the Chapter Calendar of Events Questions & Answers
Administrative Zone Members: President Committees Executive Board Oversees the direction of the Chapter Liaison between CEB and ZEB, REB, and RAEB Monitors the Development of Projects & Activities Conference Planning Committee Assists in the Planning of Attendance at the FZC, FRC, SRC, and Annual National Convention
Membership Zone Members: Vice-President, PCI Committees Freshman Committee (VP) Leadership Training for the Freshmen Members President Vice-President Treasurer Secretary Develops Chapter Chant, T-Shirt Design, & Enacts PAC’s. Assists in the Planning of the Final Banquet
Membership Zone Steering Committee (VP) Work on Constitutional Developments Research & Communications Committee (VP) Produces the Chapter Newsletter Maintains the Chapter Website Provides Technical Excellence Workshops & Events Pre-College Initiative Committee (PCI) Meets with PCI Members at Boston Latin School Develops Programs to Enrich the PCI Chapter
Programs Zone Members: Programs & PR Chair Committees Programs Committee (Programs) Develops New & Innovative Chapter Programs Provides Chapter with Community Service Opportunities Assists with the Chapter Development Program Public Relations Committee (PR) Researches & Provides Chapter with Business Relationships Advertises & Promotes Corporate Information Sessions & Workshops
Finance Zone Members: Treasurer Committees Finance Committee Provides Chapter with a Financial Vitality Workshop Handles Chapter Finances (Lightly) Assists the Conference Planning Committee Please Note: If You Would Like to Serve as Treasurer of the Chapter, You Must Have Served on the Finance Committee for One Academic Year.
Communications Zone Members: Secretary Committees Research & Communications Committee Produces the Chapter Newsletter Maintains the Chapter Website Provides “Communication Based” Workshops & Events
The Direction of the Chapter New Implementations Conference Planning Committee Freshmen Committee (Leadership Training) Chapter Objectives for Transparent Executive Board “The Torch” Newsletter Conferences & Conventions
The Direction of the Chapter Chapter Objectives: R.I.S.E. Reinforce the Importance of a Good Academic Record Increase Committee Involvement Solidify Our Chapter’s Communication Encourage Participation in Technical Research
The Direction of the Chapter Transparent Executive Board Meetings Open to the General Body Logistics: Dates & Times Announced via Agendas Available for General Body 24 Hours Prior to Meeting Minutes Posted Online within 24 Hours of EBM Closing Meetings are Open for Discussion & Action Items, but Voting is Closed Apprentice Program is Year-Round
The Direction of the Chapter “The Torch” Back & In Production Throwback Article Letter from an E-Board Member Member of the Month Speak Yo’ Mind Advertisement Space First Newsletter ---> Online Produced by RC-Comm Anyone Can Write an Article!
The Direction of the Chapter Conferences & Conventions Chapter Sponsorship Application Must Participate in At Least One Committee Based off of the Sponsorship Application (minus the 2 Page Essay) Travel Dates Fall Zone Conference (October 18, 2008) Fall Regional Conference (November 6-9, 2008) Annual National Convention (March 25-29, 2008)
Calendar of Events September Events NSBE Days I & II (September 3 & 4, 2008) NSBE Convocation (September 7, 2008) Career Week (September , 2008) Resume Workshop (September 15, 2008) P&G Informational Session (September 16, 2008) Microsoft & NSBE Study Break (September 17, 2008) Fall Career Fair (September 18, 2008) 2 nd General Body Meeting (September 21, 2008)
Questions & Answers Check out NSBE at… The National site: nsbe.org The Regional site: nsbe.org/region1 The Chapter site: web.mit.edu/nsbe/www NSBE On-line: