September 4, 2008, 6pm BSU Lounge. NSBE Mission “To INCREASE the number of CULTURALLY responsible...

September 4, 2008, 6pmBSU Lounge

NSBE Mission“To INCREASE the number of

CULTURALLY responsible black engineers who EXCEL

academically, SUCCEED professionally, &

POSITIVELY impact the community.”

AgendaAdministrative ZoneMembership ZonePrograms ZoneFinance ZoneCommunications Zone

AgendaThe Direction of the Chapter

Calendar of EventsQuestions & Answers

Administrative ZoneMembers: PresidentCommittees

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

Membership ZoneMembers: Vice-President, PCICommittees

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

Membership ZoneSteering 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

Programs ZoneMembers: Programs & PR ChairCommittees

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

Finance ZoneMembers: TreasurerCommittees

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.

Communications ZoneMembers: SecretaryCommittees

Research & Communications Committee Produces the Chapter Newsletter Maintains the Chapter Website Provides “Communication Based” Workshops &

Events

The Direction of the ChapterNew Implementations

Conference Planning CommitteeFreshmen Committee (Leadership

Training)Chapter Objectives for 2008-09Transparent Executive Board“The Torch” NewsletterConferences & Conventions

The Direction of the ChapterChapter Objectives:

R.I.S.E.Reinforce the Importance of a Good Academic

RecordIncrease Committee InvolvementSolidify Our Chapter’s CommunicationEncourage Participation in Technical

Research

The Direction of the ChapterTransparent Executive Board

Meetings Open to the General BodyLogistics:

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

The Direction of the Chapter“The Torch” Back & In ProductionThrowback ArticleLetter from an E-Board MemberMember of the MonthSpeak Yo’ MindAdvertisement Space

First Newsletter ---> OnlineProduced by RC-CommAnyone Can Write an Article!

The Direction of the ChapterConferences & 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)

Calendar of EventsSeptember 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)

2nd General Body Meeting (September 21, 2008)

Questions & AnswersCheck out NSBE at…The National site:

nsbe.orgThe Regional site:

nsbe.org/region1The Chapter site:

web.mit.edu/nsbe/www

NSBE On-line: https://nol.nsbe.org