NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS Welcome to the UFNSBE General Body Meeting Wednesday, September 16, :15pm Weil 270

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS Contents President’s Welcome 1 Fall Regional Conference in the A 2 Throwback Video 3 Upcoming Events 4 Q & A 6 Corporate Communication 5

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS Break the Ice  What do these words have in common?  Banana  Dresser  Grammar  Potato  Revive  Uneven  Voodoo

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS Break the Ice  What do these words have in common?  Vermont  Statuesque  Swedish  Arthur's  Africa  Sensation  Misunderstood

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS Break the Ice  What do these words have in common?  Playgrounds  Dumbwaiters  Workmanship  Republicans  Sympathizer  Abolishment  Dangerously

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS GATOR ENGINEERING? What are some words that come to mind when you think of

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS 2009 Fall Regional Conference Engineering a Global Impact!

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS General FRC Information Dates: November 6-8, 2009 Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel Atlanta-Airport 1325 Virginia Ave Atlanta, GA Theme: “Engineering A Global Impact”

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS Conference Rates Registration Type Early 09/25/ :59 P.M. EST Regular 10/11/ :59 P.M. EST Late 10/30/ :59 P.M. EST On-Site 11/07/2009 3:59 P.M. EST Alumni Affiliate$70$90$110$125 Alumni Member$70$90$110$125 Chaperone$20$30$40$50 Chapter Advisor$60 Chapter Senators$55$75$105$125 Collegiate Affiliate/Member APEx$35$45$55$75 Collegiate Affiliate/Member$65$85$105$125 Exhibitor/Representative$110 Lifetime Member$60 NSBE Jr. Member$30$40$50$70 NSBE Jr. APEx$20$30$40$60 Vendor$50$60$100$125 Volunteer$45 n/a

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS Crowne Plaza Hotel Atlanta-Airport Rates for the Membership Room Type Rate per Accommodation Single $89.00 per night Double Triple Quadruple Cash paying attendees: A $50.00 deposit (refundable) is required at check in for incidentals. Crowne Plaza Hotel Atlanta-Airport has guest self-parking for $4.00 per vehicle, per day. This is only available to conference attendees.

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS What to Expect at FRC  Engineering A Global Impact:  Leadership Interaction and Preparation  Invigorating & Interactive Workshops  Meritorious Speakers  Never-ending Networking Opportunities  Career & Graduate School Fair

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS  Region III Shadowing Initiative  Regional Competitions  On-Site Marketplace  2nd Annual International Fair  Engineering Fair (TORCH Activity)  Nightly Entertainment for Everyone …AND MORE!!!

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS Professional Development Conference  NSBEPreneur  Corporate Networking  Financial Planning/Investments  Certification Training  Technical/Professional Development

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS Calling ALL Volunteers!!!  Excited about assisting the 2009 FRC CPC bring the BEST of the “A” to NSBE?!? Are you ready for the BEST Fall Regional Conference in the POWERHOUSE ever?  Perks: All volunteers will receive a discounted registration rate for a minimum of 5 hours.  Contact Ronaldo Hepburn, Volunteer Coordinator, at:

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NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS Throwback Video Created by Raymond Parker (May 2008)

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS UF NSBE

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS What’s in it for you? The Possibilities… Free Money NSBEFamily Amazing Conventions Leadership

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS Zone Meetings All zone meetings occur around the NSBE OFFICE  Communications Zone  Tuesday, September 22, pm  Finance Zone  Friday, September 18, 2009 at 6pm  Membership Zone  Monday, September 21, :15pm  Programs Zone  Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 6:15pm

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS Next General Body Meeting  What  Learn about more ways to get involved with UFNSBE and here about opportunities from Proctor and Gamble  When  Wednesday, September 30, 2009  Location  Weil 270  Time  6:15 - 7:15pm

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS Info Sessions  September 22 nd  ExxonMobil IT Norman 331 – 6:30PM - CISE, EE, CEN and MBA’S  Kraft Norman 331 – 7:00PM - Food Science & ChemE, Packaging Science, Materials & Mechanical  September 29 th  ExxonMobil 7:00pm  September 30 th  P&G Weil :45pm  October 14 th  The Neilsen Company Graham Gallery – 7pm  October 28 th  CSX Transportation Weil :00pm

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS NAMETAGS ON SALE ONLY $10

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS Official UF NSBE Football Concession Stand! Thank you Volunteers! Don’t have Season Tickets? Interested in helping UFNSBE out and going to home football games? Contact Charde Carter, to volunteer your time to help us fulfill the

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS PCI Announcement NSBE Jr. Chapters in the Gainesville area need coaches  Being a NSBE Jr. coach is a great way to  Volunteer and serve the community  Mentor and inspire youth  Get involved in UF NSBE  Earn UF NSBE points Scott Brown Pre-College Initiative Chair

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS  NSBE Jr. Coaches will  Aid with experiments and projects  Help with basic math concepts  Build a desire for higher education  Volunteer once a week Scott Brown Pre-College Initiative Chair

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS NSBE Jr. Coaches… Scott Brown Pre-College Initiative Chair

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS …want to make a positive impact. Scott Brown Pre-College Initiative Chair

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS …are awesome. Scott Brown Pre-College Initiative Chair

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS …Are in this room! Scott Brown Pre-College Initiative Chair

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS Are you Ready? Career Showcase Corporate Communication Skills Wednesday September 30 9 am – 3 pm Business Attire Resumes Personality

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS Separating Yourself

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS Get Ready! IIE – Career Showcase Crash Course Sunday, September 20 th from 1 – 4pm in the Reitz Union Visit for more information on Career Showcase Preparationwww.crc.ufl.edu/students/

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS Questions & Answers