1. Membership
Jocelyn Jackson

2. About Me School: Iowa State University Major: Mechanical Engineering
Position: Region 5 Membership Chair
Something I like about New Orleans: Bourbon Street!! 

3. Introductions Name School Position
Something you like so far about New Orleans

4. The Mission
The mission of the National Society of Black Engineers is…

5. Current State Members: 233
Including: Professional, Collegiate, PCI, & Non-member
Active Chapter: 71
Inactive Chapters: 133

6. National Directives Graduate 10K black engineers every year by 2025
BUT HOW??

7. Discussion
So what do you think membership wants to see and where do you see room for improvement in NSBE?

8. 2016-2017 Mentorship Program Anna Haydock National Membership Chair nebmembership@nsbe.org

9. Purpose
To encourage Collegiate and Professional Members of the National Society of Black Engineers to establish relationships and connections with members of all the regional demographics. The program will provide a consistent and structured mentoring program for chapters to implement.
Why Be A Part?
Learn from someone in a career field you may be interested in
Learn academic studying tips
Networking
Connect with people in your area
Many other reasons for a mentor
All participants will enroll in the program via MyNSBE (my.nsbe.org)

10. Important Dates
Cycle 1 enrollment and matching: September 1st through September 18th
Last day to accept/decline match requests in Cycle 1: September 18th
Cycle 1 kick-off call: September 20th
Cycle 2 enrollment and matching: January 2nd through January 15th
Last day to accept/decline match requests in Cycle 2: January 15th
Cycle 2 kick-off call: January 17th
Program conclusion (both cycles): April 30th

11. NSBE Recruitment Competition
Purpose:
To encourage NSBE chapters to participate in recruitment
Increase social media presence
As chapters and NSBE as whole
Encourage chapters w/o social media to create accounts

12. How To Participate Chapters post on social media
Eg. Recruitment events
Increased activity brings members
@Regional NSBE account
#NSBERecruitment

13. Tracking Based of percent of chapters participating
Within regions
Regional PR will be in charge of collection
One validated count per chapter

14. Questions? Contact Regional Zone Chair, Membership Chair, or National Membership Chair

15. Jocelyn Jackson