September 9, 2014
Region i Section i068
FY15 Officers Amy Kurich – President Cathy Casey – Vice President Sarah Lepp – Treasurer Amanda Buschor – Secretary
FY15 Committee Chairs Meetva Shah – Graduate Member Coordinator Sofie Chkautovich – Youth Outreach Chair Sam Tate – Outreach Chair Mandi Keilholz – Fundraising Chair
Society of Women Engineers Mission: “Stimulate women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expand the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and demonstrate the value of diversity.” More Simply Put… Aspire – Advance – Achieve
INTRODUCE A GIRL TO ENGINEERING DAY February 28, 2015 Youth Outreach
Responsibilities: – Recruitment of new members – Planning and Advertising events Events: – Back to School BBQ – Annual and Regional Conference – Section Socials
Graduate Member Coordinator Recruits Graduate Members Plans and Hosts Professional Panels Mediates and Assists in Transitions – Undergraduate to Graduate – Graduate to Professional
Fundraising Plans and Hosts Fundraisers Krispy Kreme Fundraiser – September 24 th JESC Cheap Lunch Restaurant Nights Trivia Night
Benefits of Becoming a Member Eligibility for scholarships SWE Career Center for internship and full-time employment search Networking opportunities A support system of peer groups, mentors, advisors, and industry leaders Eligibility to include SWE on resume An opportunity to develop your leadership and management skills SWE Annual and Regional Conferences Professional development seminars and webinars Annual subscription SWE Magazine Discount for SIUE SWE shirts
BECOMING A MEMBER Two Options: 1.Collegiate - $20 annually 2.Collegiate to Career (C2C) -$50 one time payment Includes all undergraduate, graduate, and first year professional SWE membership ($240 value)
Social Media Facebook – SIUE Society of Women Engineers Twitter – Website
Society of Women Engineers Annual Conference *Contact Amy Kurich immediately if interested!