Conference Planning Functional Region 3 Regional Leadership Conference Diamond Wallace 2015 Fall Regional Conference Chair

Introductions What is NSBE Conference Planning Roles and Responsibilities Conference Outline Resources Important Dates Q & A SYNERGISTIC LEADERSHIP: STRENGTHENING OUR FOUNDATION THROUGH COLLABORATION Agenda

About Me University of Tennessee, Knoxville Graduating Senior: Biomedical Engineering Hometown: Memphis, TN 4+ years in NSBE Past Chapter Leader (3 years) Favorite Cereal: Frosted Flakes SYNERGISTIC LEADERSHIP: STRENGTHENING OUR FOUNDATION THROUGH COLLABORATION

The Conference Planning Chairperson (CPC Chair) receives planning direction from CEB and will report the planning progress directly to the CEB for all conferences. SYNERGISTIC LEADERSHIP: STRENGTHENING OUR FOUNDATION THROUGH COLLABORATION What is NSBE Conference Planning ?

Registration Hotel Meals Travel and Distance Budget Attendees Dates Everything should have a deadline!!! SYNERGISTIC LEADERSHIP: STRENGTHENING OUR FOUNDATION THROUGH COLLABORATION Things to Consider for Conference Planning

CEB Main point of contact for Conference Logistics On-site point of contact for chapter Discuss budget with Chapter Treasurer and possible travel sponsorships with Finance Chair Registration Confirmation for all chapter attendees Book Reservations –Hotel –Travel Provide packing list/agendas received from REB/NEB Correspond with Regional and National CPC chair Promote Conference to Chapter SYNERGISTIC LEADERSHIP: STRENGTHENING OUR FOUNDATION THROUGH COLLABORATION Roles and Responsibilities

Fall Regional Conference Friday: Opening Session, Hospitality Suites and Entertainment Saturday: General Session, Workshop, Competition, Career Fairs, Closing Session, Entertainment Sunday: TownHall Meeting/Feedback SYNERGISTIC LEADERSHIP: STRENGTHENING OUR FOUNDATION THROUGH COLLABORATION Conference Outline

Annual Convention Wednesday: Opening Session, Hospitality Suites and Entertainment Thursday-Saturday: Morning Regional Sessions, Evening General Sessions, Workshops, Competitions, Career/College Fairs, Hospitality Suites, Entertainment Saturday : GTAs Sunday: TownHall Meeting/Feedback SYNERGISTIC LEADERSHIP: STRENGTHENING OUR FOUNDATION THROUGH COLLABORATION Conference Outline

Chapter Treasurer/ Chapter Programs Chair Regional Conference Planning Committee Regional Treasurer National Conference Planning Committee SYNERGISTIC LEADERSHIP: STRENGTHENING OUR FOUNDATION THROUGH COLLABORATION Resources

Tips for Success The devil is in the details Communicate effectively Always have a plan B Be transparent! Avoid the ‘us vs. them’ mentality Utilize your network Say THANK YOU!

Theme: “Engineering a Cultural Change” Region 3 Fall Regional Conference November 6-8, 2015 | Memphis, TN Hilton Memphis Hotel Deadline October 22 nd $109 per night 42nd Annual NSBE Convention March 23-27, 2016 | Boston, MA SYNERGISTIC LEADERSHIP: STRENGTHENING OUR FOUNDATION THROUGH COLLABORATION Important Dates

QUESTIONS SYNERGISTIC LEADERSHIP: STRENGTHENING OUR FOUNDATION THROUGH COLLABORATION

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