Programs Zone Training Alaisha Alexander Region 1 Programs Chair

Overview Introductions Organizational Breakdown Working Together Goals Positional Breakdown Calendar Contact Information

Regional Programs Zone Introductions Position Position Holder Academic Excellence VACANT Business Diversity Shannen Greer Fall Regional Conference Planning Chair Pre-Collegiate Initiative Chair Abdullah Yar Technical Outreach Community Help Chair Shanel Chisholm Regional Leadership Conference Planning Chair Jermell Jackson Spring Business Meeting Planning Chair

Introduction Icebreaker Name Year School Major One Weird Fact

Organizational Breakdown National Programs Chair Regional Programs Chair Academic Excellence Chair Business Diversity Chair Pre-Collegiate Initiative Chair TORCH Chair Conference Planning Chairs Zone Programs Chairs

Organizational Breakdown National Programs Chair Regional Programs Chair Chapter Programs Chair Chapter AEx Chair Chapter BD Chair Chapter PCI Chair Chapter TORCH Chair WHQ PEB

Chapter Based Model Flow of Data and Success CEB REB NEB Flow of Data and Success Flow of Information and Support

Working Together VISION RESOURCE ACTION The NEB sets the direction and programmatic objectives for the organization and provide tools necessary for implementation RESOURCE Regional boards publicize information and provide direct support to chapters ACTION Chapters are the primary vehicle through which NSBE achieves programmatic success

Goals: Regional Directives Wholesome Student Support Maintaining and Enhancing Leadership Opportunities Financial Vitality for the Region Bringing Together the Fiyah Family

Regional Programs Zone Goals Presence Committees with General Members Active Transparency Consistent Support Resource Expansion and Accessibility Program growth Ensuring Accessibility of resources Tutoring Program Resource Database Financial Support Conference Participation Strategic Sponsorship and Scholarship Opportunities Efficiency Early Planning, Early Implementation Thinking Ahead

Programs Chair Breakdown Collaborate with Treasurer to effectively budget for programs Plan and develop NSBE programs for your chapter Implement NSBE National and Regional programs at your respective chapters Manage the chapter programs zone: AEx, BD, PCI, TORCH Reporting progress and success within effective programs Be your in-house chapter expert on all programs that are going on

AEx Chair Breakdown Academic Backbone of the Chapter Implement NSBE Academic Excellence Programs at your respective chapters Chapter GPA Verifications Encourage all chapter members to apply to scholarships and participate in competitions Completion of Chapter Monthly Report Section

Give support to students who have technical innovations BD Chair Breakdown Compile information on African American owned businesses in the area as a resource catalogue Give support to students who have technical innovations Implement business and entrepreneurial development at the Chapter level 1.    Foster leadership development, financial vitality and cultural awareness for the membership by implementing NSBEpreneur: Business Plan Competition and Elevator Pitch Competitions at FZC and FRC. a.    NSBEpreneur: Business Plan Competition- There will be competition scrimmage at NJ, Metro-LI, Upstate and NEZ Zone Conference; at least 2 business groups will face off for practice and get feedback from judges to prepare them for main competition at FRC. b.    NSBEpreneur: Elevator Pitch Mixer- Will occur at FRC, competitors will be in a room of undercover judges and non-judges alike and you will have to pitch your business idea to whomever you speak to not knowing who the judges are.  

PCI Chair Breakdown Engage and sustain the interest of pre-college students in STEM Coordinate all PCI activities of the chapters in respective zones Collaborate with treasurer to effectively budget for programs Provide academic, technical, and leadership development in preparation for college and careers Oversee assigned competitions with counterparts at conferences Attend and participate in NSBE Jr. activities

TORCH Chair Breakdown Promote and plan community service activities Implement components of TORCH programs Work with other organizations and community leaders

This Year’s Programs Academic Excellence Retention Program Technical Research Exhibition (TRE) Engineering Olympics Academic Technical Competition Regional & National Scholarships An initiative, not a program

This Year’s Programs Pre-Collegiate Initiative Summer Engineering Experience for Kids (SEEK) FIRST Lego League Retention Program Try-Math-a-Lon (TMAL) NSBE Jr. Technical Innovation Competition

This Year’s Programs Business Diversity NSBE Debaters Elevator Pitch Competition Entrepreneurship Technical Outreach & Community Help A Walk For Education TORCH Day

Calendar of Events September: Academic Excellence Month October: TORCH Month November: Fall Regional Conference (FRC) December: NSBE Jr Month January: Academic Excellence Month February: Black History Month March: Entrepreneurship Month, Annual Convention

Alaisha Alexander r1programs@nsbe.org