1. Positional Training Keva M. Powell

2. Overview Mission Statement Introduction Goals Expectations Upcoming Events Spring Zone Meeting Chant

3. Mission Statement The mission of the National Society of Black Engineers is… “to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.”

4. C.A.J.U.N. Zone AVC NAME: Keva M. Powell SCHOOL: Southern University and A&M College MAJOR: Mechanical Engineering - Minor: Mathematics YEAR: 3 rd year HOMETOWN: Columbia, LA

5. NSBE Organizational Structure National Executive Board Region 1 Region 2 Region 3 Region 4 Region 5 Big Tex Zone OK Zone MO Zone C.A.J.U.N. Zone Region 6

6. NSBE Organizational Structure Center of NSBE Activities NSBE’s driving force Chapters Link between Chapters & NSBE Dialogue Facilitators between Chapters within Region 5 Generate Funding for Region 5 REB Oversee NSBE Programs & Initiatives Create National Directives Each Year NEB

7. Introduction Name School Major Position Your goals and expectations

8. Goals Increasing chapter to chapter involvement Increase membership –5% domestic membership growth –Professional membership totaling 6K –Increase international membership 900 Increase chapter participation in programs and events Increase Engagement –Mentorship initiative –Training –Technical success tools Connect the Pipeline –Mentorship initiative –Inter-demographic participation

9. Expectations Action Items On-call meetings –Skype or Phone Combined community service –Other joint events Positional Duties..!

10. Upcoming Events Fall Regional Conference- Houston, TX 11/10-11/14 Spring Zone Meeting- Fayetteville, AR- February 2017 (TBA) National Conference- Kansas City, MO 3/29-4/2

11. Spring Zone Meeting 5 W’s –Who.. will be speaking –What.. will be needed/discussed –When.. will it take place –Where.. will it be hosted –Why.. is this event important

12. Chants.. Cajun Zone Individual Chapter

13. Comments..

14. KEVA M. POWELL REGION V CAJUN ZONE AVC (2016- 2017) NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS PHONE: 318-280-0068 EMAIL: R5CAJUNZONE@NSBE.ORG318-280-0068R5CAJUNZONE@NSBE.ORG