Houston Space Chapter August 17, 2004 NSBE – Houston Space Chapter August General Body Meeting

Houston Space Chapter August 17, 2004 Agenda Regional Leadership Conference Recap NOL Overview & Member Rewards Professional Development Conference NSBE-HAE Joint Social Financial Peace University UNCF Walk-A-Thon Special Topic: Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Boosters Announcements

Houston Space Chapter August 17, 2004 Regional Leadership Conference Recap Alumni Focus –Membership Recruitment and Retention –Programmatic Impact –Financial Security –Community Presence Regional Alumni Operating Guidelines approved Voter Registration – major NSBE initiative this fall

Houston Space Chapter August 17, 2004 Regional Leadership Conference Recap Two New Regional Programs: –Health Awareness Target prominent diseases in the Black community: obesity, hypertension, stress, and diabetes Chapter and community outreach activities targeting chapter’s choice of one of the above areas Prize for first chapter to get program online –Water Purification Long range project, not intended to reach a final solution this year Target is areas of southern Africa lacking pure water Technical papers in this area requested for Professional Development Conference (great tech transfer potential) Later efforts may involve donations of wells, water purification systems, technology development, etc.

Houston Space Chapter August 17, 2004 NOL Overview How to Join the Chapter Bryan Coleman Contractor Counselor

Houston Space Chapter August 17, 2004 Membership Rewards Special Incentives: –Applies to: First twenty NEW members First eight RENEWING members Executive Board not eligible Must pay both chapter and national dues –Each will receive one blue NSBE bag All members: –Discounts on regional and national conferences –An opportunity to change your life, JSC, Houston, NASA, and the world

Houston Space Chapter August 17, 2004 Professional Development Conference November 19-21, Hilton Americas Hotel Conference Registration Is online now (some parts to be upgraded) Four ways to go to the PDC for free: 1.Attendee Resource Kit 2.Technical Paper 3.Workshop Presentation 4.PDC Committee

Houston Space Chapter August 17, 2004 Professional Development Conference Attendee Resource Kit –Information to help you make the case to your employer for conference funding –Emphasizes technical training opportunities –Provides cost comparisons with similar conference content –Similar kit will be available for National Convention

Houston Space Chapter August 17, 2004 Professional Development Conference Call for Papers –20-minute journal quality presentations –Peer reviewed –Paper sessions: Space Systems Military Aeronautics Environmental Engineering Open Topics –Entered in national competition: $1000 cash prize –Due by September 10, 2004

Houston Space Chapter August 17, 2004 Professional Development Conference Call for Presenters –One-hour workshops Patents Choosing the Right Credentials Career Planning for Professionals Financial Planning and Investing Home Building/Buying Credit Repair –Proposals due September 1, 2004

Houston Space Chapter August 17, 2004 Professional Development Conference Planning Committee –Only one position remains open –PDC Workshops Chair Helps secure workshop presenters Recruits Room Monitors Encourages technical paper submissions Oversees workshops, short courses, and technical papers Must stay in hotel during conference Registration paid by NSBE; hotel only paid if sponsorship secured –Application due ASAP

Houston Space Chapter August 17, 2004 Professional Development Conference Space Exploration Safety Panel Moderator: Larry Shaw (NASA) Panelists: –Dr. Augstine Esogbue (NASA Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel) –General (ret.) Charlie Bolden (TechTrans) –Yolanda Marshall (NASA) –Darrell Warner (Boeing) Questions submitted in advance from NASA/Contractor personnel

Houston Space Chapter August 17, 2004 Professional Development Conference First-come, first-served conference events: Alumni Luncheon (Saturday)* Short Courses (FE Review, Project Management, Continuous Risk Management)** NASA Tours** Bronze Eagles Orientation Flights* (college only at this point) * Only guaranteed to first 100 paid PDC registrants ** Signups on NOL at conference registration

Houston Space Chapter August 17, 2004 Professional Development Conference How to register: –Log onto NSBE Online ( –Click on Events –Click on 2004 Region 5 Fall Regional Conference –Scroll down, click on “Register now!” –Follow on-screen instructions to complete registration –Contact any executive board member if you encounter difficulties

Houston Space Chapter August 17, 2004 NSBE-AE Joint Social Boudreaux Fuqua) Friday, August 20, 6-9 pm Network with the Houston Alumni Extension!! Socialize and make new friends!! Everyone is invited!! Relax and have fun!! FREE Appetizers.

Houston Space Chapter August 17, 2004 Financial Peace University Marlo Graves, Treasurer

Houston Space Chapter August 17, 2004 UNCF Walk-A-Thon NSBE National Directive #1: Social Consciousness Event info: –7:30 am Saturday, September 18 –McGregor Park –Picnic/Festival immediately after the walk –NSBE tent will be located near USA tent (hopefully) 2004 Goals: –10 NSBE chapters –150+ NSBE members –$6000+ contributions Walk forms available now

Houston Space Chapter August 17, 2004 Special Topic: Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Boosters Marlo Graves

Houston Space Chapter August 17, 2004 Announcements PDC Video shoot in MCC after refreshments Register on national NSBE-AE website: Open Executive Board Positions –Community Impact Chair –College Initiative Chair –Public Relations Chair –Publications Chair Open PDC Committee Position –PDC Workshops Chair

Houston Space Chapter August 17, 2004 Announcements Upcoming Events –Social: Friday, August 20 PDC Video shooting at social –Next meeting, Tuesday, September 21 –Financial Peace Sunday, August 29, Location TBA –UNCF Walk-A-Thon Saturday, September 18, McGregor Park –Professional Development Conference November 19-21, Houston, TX $75 (members) before 10/15 $150 non-member rate before 10/15