1. September 4, 2008, 6pm BSU Lounge

2. NSBE Mission “To INCREASE the number of CULTURALLY responsible black engineers who EXCEL academically, SUCCEED professionally, & POSITIVELY impact the community.”

3. Agenda Administrative Zone Membership Zone Programs Zone Finance Zone Communications Zone

4. Agenda The Direction of the Chapter Calendar of Events Questions & Answers

5. Administrative Zone Members: President Committees Executive Board Oversees the direction of the Chapter Liaison between CEB and ZEB, REB, and RAEB Monitors the Development of Projects & Activities Conference Planning Committee Assists in the Planning of Attendance at the FZC, FRC, SRC, and Annual National Convention

6. Membership Zone Members: Vice-President, PCI Committees Freshman Committee (VP) Leadership Training for the Freshmen Members President Vice-President Treasurer Secretary Develops Chapter Chant, T-Shirt Design, & Enacts PAC’s. Assists in the Planning of the Final Banquet

7. Membership Zone Steering Committee (VP) Work on Constitutional Developments Research & Communications Committee (VP) Produces the Chapter Newsletter Maintains the Chapter Website Provides Technical Excellence Workshops & Events Pre-College Initiative Committee (PCI) Meets with PCI Members at Boston Latin School Develops Programs to Enrich the PCI Chapter

8. Programs Zone Members: Programs & PR Chair Committees Programs Committee (Programs) Develops New & Innovative Chapter Programs Provides Chapter with Community Service Opportunities Assists with the Chapter Development Program Public Relations Committee (PR) Researches & Provides Chapter with Business Relationships Advertises & Promotes Corporate Information Sessions & Workshops

9. Finance Zone Members: Treasurer Committees Finance Committee Provides Chapter with a Financial Vitality Workshop Handles Chapter Finances (Lightly) Assists the Conference Planning Committee Please Note: If You Would Like to Serve as Treasurer of the Chapter, You Must Have Served on the Finance Committee for One Academic Year.

10. Communications Zone Members: Secretary Committees Research & Communications Committee Produces the Chapter Newsletter Maintains the Chapter Website Provides “Communication Based” Workshops & Events

11. The Direction of the Chapter New Implementations Conference Planning Committee Freshmen Committee (Leadership Training) Chapter Objectives for 2008-09 Transparent Executive Board “The Torch” Newsletter Conferences & Conventions

12. The Direction of the Chapter Chapter Objectives: R.I.S.E. Reinforce the Importance of a Good Academic Record Increase Committee Involvement Solidify Our Chapter’s Communication Encourage Participation in Technical Research

13. The Direction of the Chapter Transparent Executive Board Meetings Open to the General Body Logistics: Dates & Times Announced via E-Mail Agendas Available for General Body 24 Hours Prior to Meeting Minutes Posted Online within 24 Hours of EBM Closing Meetings are Open for Discussion & Action Items, but Voting is Closed Apprentice Program is Year-Round

14. The Direction of the Chapter “The Torch” Back & In Production Throwback Article Letter from an E-Board Member Member of the Month Speak Yo’ Mind Advertisement Space First Newsletter ---> Online Produced by RC-Comm Anyone Can Write an Article!

15. The Direction of the Chapter Conferences & Conventions Chapter Sponsorship Application Must Participate in At Least One Committee Based off of the 1991-92 Sponsorship Application (minus the 2 Page Essay) Travel Dates Fall Zone Conference (October 18, 2008) Fall Regional Conference (November 6-9, 2008) Annual National Convention (March 25-29, 2008)

16. Calendar of Events September Events NSBE Days I & II (September 3 & 4, 2008) NSBE Convocation (September 7, 2008) Career Week (September 15 - 19, 2008) Resume Workshop (September 15, 2008) P&G Informational Session (September 16, 2008) Microsoft & NSBE Study Break (September 17, 2008) Fall Career Fair (September 18, 2008) 2 nd General Body Meeting (September 21, 2008)

17. Questions & Answers Check out NSBE at… The National site: nsbe.org The Regional site: nsbe.org/region1 The Chapter site: web.mit.edu/nsbe/www NSBE On-line: https://nol.nsbe.org