2012-2013 HSF-GT Corporate Package

Corporate Package

2012-2013

Corporate Package 2012-2013

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Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar Chapter at Georgia Tech

www.hsf.gtorg.gatech.edu | [email protected]

Table of Contents

Our HSF Scholar Chapter ........................................................................................................... 3

Introductory Letter ...................................................................................................................... 4

A Message from our Advisors and President .............................................................................. 5

2012-2013 Executive Board Officers .......................................................................................... 6

Our Members ................................................................................................................................ 7

Membership Demographics ........................................................................................................ 8

Member Spotlight ........................................................................................................................ 9

Events and Programs .................................................................................................................. 10

Georgia Tech Member Events................................................................................................... 11

Community Outreach Events .................................................................................................... 12

Event Spotlight .......................................................................................................................... 13

Photo Collage ............................................................................................................................ 14

2012-2013 Estimated Budget .................................................................................................... 15

Sponsorship Opportunities ........................................................................................................ 16

Sponsorship Categories and Benefits ........................................................................................ 17

Sponsorship Application and Donation Details ........................................................................ 18

Thank You ................................................................................................................................... 19

Appreciation Letter ................................................................................................................... 20


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Our HSF Scholar Chapter

“Fewer than half of Hispanic children attend early

childhood education programs and more than half

drop out of high school. This is not just a Latino problem;

it’s an American problem. We’ve got to solve it.”

-President Barrack Obama


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Introductory Letter

Dear Corporate Representative,

Founded in 1975, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) aims to address the barriers that keep

many Hispanics/Latinos from earning a college degree. HSF envisions a future where every

Latino household will have at least one college graduate, creating an enduring impact on the

college outlook of Latino families nationwide and ultimately strengthening the American

economy for generations to come. HSF has awarded over $330 million in scholarships over the

past 36 years and has supported a broad range of outreach and education programs to help

students and their families navigate collegiate life; from gaining admission and securing financial

aid to finding employment after graduation.

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar Chapter at Georgia Tech (HSF-GT) was established in

2006 to deliver the HSF mission at the local level by advancing the college education of

Hispanics through community outreach and education, affordability via scholarships, and career

opportunities. We hope to not only provide Georgia Tech students with opportunities and

resources, but also actively promote higher education in the local Georgia community.

Our community outreach is incomparable to other Latino student organizations on campus. We

provide weekly tutoring and mentoring programs for young students, attend Latino youth

conferences to educate students and parents, and host on-campus events to expose students to a

college environment. Personal interaction between our members and these young students is

strategic approach. It is also through this personal community outreach that Georgia Tech

students are discovering leadership skills which are transferable to their careers. Additionally,

Georgia Tech students are provided with professional and academic workshops, to further help

them develop into well-rounded individuals for their future careers and communities.

HSF-GT presents you our corporate package, with the idea that your goals and ours can coexist

to form an alliance. Such collaboration can lead to notable improvements in our community,

including the growth and development of Hispanic youth. Inspiring and nurturing just one young

mind can create a continuous chain effect that improves neighborhoods, cities, states, and

eventually an entire nation.

Sincerely,

Diego Castañeda

President

Jorge Breton

Senior Advisor

Director of The Office Hispanic Initiatives

Bianca Palacio

Public Relations


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Kevin Rodriguez

A Message from our Advisors and President

Senior Advisor | Director of the Office of Hispanic Initiatives I have had the pleasure to serve as Senior Advisor for HSF-GT since

its establishment in 2006. HSF-GT has excelled in more ways than

one and its officers and members have managed to exceed my

expectations. Through focused, strategic recruitment efforts, HSF-GT

has increased student involvement in Hispanic outreach programs

unlike any other student organization on campus. Members

have continuously impacted the lives of many students on and off

campus and have developed a positive reputation. HSF-GT members

are known to be active, passionate, and very community oriented.

Without a doubt, HSF-GT students are more than members of a

student organization; they are role models and leaders in the GT

community and beyond.

Graduate Advisor | PhD Chemical and Bimolecular Engineering Upon initiating my career at Georgia Tech as a graduate student, I

wanted to join an organization that was passionate for helping the

Hispanic community. After attending the Informational Kick-Off

Meeting in 2010, I instantly became interested and offered to rebuild

the website. However, the first outreach event I attended was the HSF

Steps for Success. I still vividly remember a poster at this event

stating: College: not if, but where! When participating in such

outreach events, our goal is to clear misconceptions and provide

answers to both students and parents. There are many barriers than can

be addressed simply by providing answers. As the Graduate Advisor, I

see this organization as an essential part of GT as it continues to build

a pipeline for future Hispanic scientists in the country.

President | BS Mechanical Engineering It is a great privilege to be leading HSF-GT for the 2012-13 academic

year. I have been part of the ups and downs of this organization,

serving as Vice-President and being part of the planning and execution

of almost every program in the past two years. HSF-GT has added a

greater meaning to my career and has also ignited a desire to share this

passion with my peers. Raised in the state of Georgia for nearly my

entire life, I have been a primary witness to the educational challenges

that many Hispanics face. Despite my parents only attaining an

elementary education, I was raised with the greatest values and

support. This, along with the educational encouragement from my

teachers, peers, and siblings, allowed me to pursue my dreams. I now

take it as an inherent responsibility to assist other students in securing

their futures.

Jorge Breton

Diego Castañeda


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2012-2013 Executive Board Officers

Bianca Palacio Cecilia Pantoja Carlos Alas

Public Relations BS Industrial Engineering 2015

[email protected]

(201)220-4230

Secretary BS Biomedical Engineering 2014

[email protected]

(770)533-0028

Treasurer BS Mechanical Engineering 2014

[email protected]

(239)530-8280

As the Executive Board, we pride ourselves on being active leaders, being open to all

suggestions, and communicating with each other. We are all aware of our respective projects

and always give each other a helping hand.

Internally, the Executive Board seeks to unite the GT-Hispanic community by collaborating

more closely with other Latino organizations on campus. We also hope to continue providing our

driven members with volunteer opportunities, events and programs.

Externally, the Executive Board hopes to establish connections with local Hispanic communities

in order to serve as a source of information, motivation, and direct contact for aspiring Hispanic

students and their families.

Chelsea Cerame Diego Castañeda Gustavo Salazar

Internal VP BS Mechanical Engineering 2015

President

BS Mechanical Engineering 2013

External VP BS Mechanical Engineering 2015

[email protected]

(912)308-9876

[email protected]

(678)544-6314

[email protected]

(678)760-7337

mailto:[email protected]







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Our Members

“A different world cannot be built by

indifferent people.”

-Nelson Mandela


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Membership Demographics

HSF-GT is comprised of a very diverse and motivated group of students who want to enhance

their academic and professional careers while making a difference in their community.

Our membership encompasses a broad range of majors. While the largest percentage of our

members are from the College of Engineering, we have also have students majoring in

Management, Chemistry, and International Affairs. Below is a visual of our major distribution.

Major Distribution

We also have strong representation from each class, ranging from undergraduate freshmen to

PhD students. This wide range allows for long term growth, strong bonding, and direct

mentorship between lowerclassmen and upperclassmen. Class distribution is shown below.

Class Distribution

In total, HSF-GT has over 60 active members attending a combination of our workshops, events,

and outreach programs. Additionally, HSF has access to over 600 Hispanic Georgia Tech

students and faculty via the Latino Student Organizations (LSO) E-mail List.


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Member Spotlight

Heritage Peru | Aerospace Engineering | Junior As a member of the Aerospace Honors Society, Carlos is one of our

brightest members. He entered the co-op program with General Electric

Aviation after just one year at Tech and has now completed two rotations.

Carlos is currently serving as the HSF-GT Representative in the Latino

Student Organizations (LSO) Council and regularly tutors students via the

Office of Minority Educational Development (OMED).

Remy

Heritage Bolivia | Chemical Engineering | Junior Maria Andrea arrived at Georgia Tech as a transfer student and in less

than one year went from being a member to taking a leadership role in

HSF-GT as the Logistics Outreach Coordinator. She was especially

helpful coordinating the volunteers for Somos el Futuro. Transfer

students face the challenge of adjusting to a new environment and

forming new relationships. However, Maria Andrea has proven to be an

adaptable student both in HSF-GT and in the Georgia Tech community.

Heritage Mexico | Mechanical Engineering | Sophomore Hector has had much success his first two years at Tech. As a freshman,

he was awarded the prestigious Roberto Goizueta Scholarship, an

institutional scholarship given to top Hispanic students, and as a

sophomore he was 1 of our 8 selected HSF-GT General Electric

Scholarship and Mentorship Recipients. With the help of his General

Electric Mentor, he is discovering and aligning his goals with the next

phase of his engineering career.

Heritage Peru | International Affairs | Junior In addition to majoring in International Affairs and Modern Languages,

Stephanie is also minoring in Pre-Law. She also regularly volunteers with

the Hispanic Recruitment Team (HRT), the Society of Hispanic

Professional Engineers (SHPE), and serves as a Tour Guide for the Office

of Admissions. This upcoming year she will be serving as a Team Coach

for OMED, where she will mentor a group of freshman throughout the

academic year.

Heritage Ecuador | Biomedical Engineering | Senior Marcos transferred locally from Kennesaw State University and is

currently a senior at Georgia Tech. During the summer, he is an

Undergraduate Research Assistant at Emory University, another top

institution in Georgia. Marcos has consistently participated in HSF-GT’s

recruitment efforts by talking to incoming freshmen during their

orientation. He shares his personal experience as a transfer student to help

others adapt to the challenges that come with attending a larger and

academically challenging institution like Georgia Tech.

Carlos Calixtro

Stephanie Remy

Hector Cruz

Marcos Fierro

Maria Acebey


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Events and Programs

“It was the first time someone put money on the table

and said, ‘I believe in you.’ That was enough to keep

me going.”

-Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar


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Georgia Tech Member Events

Professional Development Although HSF-GT has a strong reputation for community outreach and volunteering, we also

provide our members with valuable professional opportunities. Each semester we hold

professional workshops and work with corporate representatives to host general info sessions.

Additionally, some members are able to attend leadership and engineering conferences in search

of internships and full time career opportunities.

Professional Skills workshops – Resume Building, Interview Skills (fall & spring)

Corporate Information Sessions – Company representatives (fall & spring)

Conferences – HENAAC, SHPE, SWE, NSBE (fall & spring)

Academic Development Corporate Sponsorship allows our members to receive scholarships that are directly applied to

their Georgia Tech tuition. Our website acts as a valuable resource for Hispanic students of all

levels and their parents. We provide a list of over 100 active scholarships already organized by

due date, direct link, citizenship status, grade level, etc. There is also an extensive list of research

opportunities and graduate school information, links for how to pay for college, and much more.

Each semester we host a representative from admissions to talk about financial aid.

Graduate School and Research Opportunities – Organized list on website

Scholarships – Corporate Sponsored Scholarships & List of 100+ scholarships

Financial Aid Awareness – Guest speakers (fall & spring)

Social Bonding HSF-GT collaborates with other Latino Student Organizations (LSO) to unify our diverse student

body. Every fall semester, the Office of Hispanic Initiatives and LSO organize the Latino

Welcome Weekend, where all GT Latinos, from faculty to incoming freshman, socialize. LSO

dedicates an entire week during Hispanic Heritage Month and each organization organizes a

distinct Hispanic-related event. Furthermore, throughout the year HSF-GT has joint events with

the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) and the Hispanic Recruitment Team

(HRT). For a final yearly farewell, HSF-GT hosts the End of Year Social to recognize graduating

seniors, our top members, and company sponsored scholarship recipients.

Latino Welcome Weekend –GT Latino community invited for a two-day social (fall)

Hispanic Heritage Month –September 15-October 15th

(fall)

*Latin American Food Festival – To raise Latin culture awareness on campus(fall)

End of Year Social – Recognizing scholarship recipients and top members (spring)

*New event for 2012-2013 Academic Year


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Community Outreach Events

Working in Collaboration with Georgia Tech Departments By simply sharing personal experiences or participating in STEM demonstrations, our members

are able to contribute to many outreach events held on campus. We act as a direct contact to

aspiring students and struggling parents filled with questions, we prove that achieving a good

education is possible even if you are of Hispanic descent, and most importantly, we personally

motivate Hispanic students and parents.

The Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC)

o Somos el Futuro Parent and Student Conference - (fall)

o Pathways to STEM Latino Parent Day – (fall)

o Hands on Future Tech – (fall)

o 5th

Annual STEM Career Fair and Exhibition – (summer)

Office of Hispanic Initiatives

o Diversity roundtable - (summer)

o Feria Destino Universidad - (summer)

o Liga de Campeones Banquet - (summer)

Participation at Local Youth Conferences Our highly motivated members are eager to share personal experiences and serve as volunteers at

these life-changing conferences. Generally, our duties at these conferences are to serve as college

workshop presenters or panelists, but we try to do more than that. For example, you may see us

at an HSF booth sharing educational resources and our advice to students or speaking with

parents who may be uninformed about the educational opportunities for their children. Below is

a list of the major youth conference we attend.

HSF Steps for Success Saturdays (S4SS) – (fall & spring)

H.O.P.E. Education Fair – (spring)

Great Minds in STEM Viva Technology Program – (fall)

LAA Latino Youth leadership Conference– (fall)

LAA College Access Conference – (spring)

High School Programs and Events Smaller programs like our weekly tutoring program have developed true relationships with the

young Hispanic community. Additionally, HSF-GT finds it extremely important to expose young

students to the university environment, so we host our HSF-GT Shadow Day, inviting local

students to experience a day in the life of a college student. For this upcoming year, our goal is to

develop a mentoring program between our members and local high school students.

Tutoring Program – (fall & spring)

Engineering and Science Demonstrations – (fall & spring)

College Info Sessions – (fall & spring)

*Mentoring Program – (fall & spring)

HSF-GT Shadow Day and GT Visits – (fall & spring)

TSA TEAMS Competition – (spring)

*New event for 2012-2013 Academic Year


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Event Spotlight

TSA TEAMS Engineering

High School Competition

This annual nationwide high

school competition challenges

students to work collaboratively

and apply their math and science

knowledge in practical, creative

ways to solve real everyday

engineering challenges. After

participating in TEAMS, students

increase their knowledge of

engineering, feel more confident about participating in engineering activities, and increase their

ability to work with others to solve complex problems. The TEAMS Competition helps develop

“STEM-capable” students in an engaging way by showing how math and science are used to

make tangible differences in the world. Over 80 students from Georgia and Tennessee attend this

event.

HSF Steps for Success Saturdays S4SS is a half-day of hands-on specialized

instruction, which offers a range of college

preparation workshops for middle and high

school students and their parents. This unique

approach utilizes community volunteers as

college prep coaches and has a customized

track of concurrent workshops for students in

each grade level with parent workshops in

Spanish. The curriculum covers an intensive

how-to instruction on taking the SAT or ACT; information on the financial aid process;

assistance in writing a personal statement (essay) for college applications and scholarships; and

guidance for finding a college well-suited to the student’s educational background and interests.

Tutoring & Mentoring Programs Every week during the entire academic

year, HSF-GT members tutor young

Hispanic students, ranging from 1st to 8th

grade. Our members serve as older

brothers and sisters to these young

students, mentoring and guiding them

through their academic and personal

struggles. This program allows for

meaningful, long term relationships which

brings stability and discipline to the lives of many young students. Volunteers also connect with

parents by holding small info sessions and panels in both English and Spanish.


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Photo Collage

*More pictures available on our online Picasa Album

https://picasaweb.google.com/106495689267296203452


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2012-2013 Estimated Budget

The following budget has been calculated based on past execution of HSF-GT Events.

HSF-GT Event/Program Semesters # of members Total Cost

Item Description Frequency Cost of item

Workshops & General Meetings Fall & Spring 40 members $2250

Food & Refreshments 15 $150

Engineering and Leadership Conferences Fall 10 members $1150

Early Registration per student (Travel grant included) 1 $115

End-of-Year Graduation Social Spring 60 members $400

Food & Refreshments 1 $300

Recognition certificates and small gifts 1 $100

Participation at Local Youth Conferences Fall & Spring 15 members $500

Travel Expenses (gas) 10 $40

Marketing and Educational Materials for students and parents 2 $50

High School Programs Fall & Spring 20 members $500

Travel Expenses (gas) 10 $30

Activity Supplies for hands-on demonstrations 2 $100

TSA Teams Competition Spring 100 members

and students $1500

Food, Refreshments, & Tableware 100 $6

Marketing & Displays 10 $10

Activity Supplies 10 $50

Prizes/Trophies 20 $15

Scholarships Fall & Spring 6 members $5000

Merit: based on HSF and Community Involvement 2 $500

Financial Need: Based on academics and proof of need 4 $1000

Miscellaneous Fall & Spring 100 members $1000

Members T-shirts and Executive Board Polos 100 $8

Advertising Materials (Recruitment & Displays) 1 $200

Total Expenses $12300


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Sponsorship Opportunities

“It is a crime to dash the dreams and waste the talent

of even one Latino student. Going to a good school and

fulfilling the talents God gave you is not a privilege; it is not

an honor; it is a right.”

-Melinda French Gates

Co-chair and Trustee, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation


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Sponsorship Categories and Benefits

The following categories have been created to accommodate your anticipated role with HSF-GT.

Padrino Hermano Amigo $1500+ $750-$1499 $500-$749

Professional Skills Workshop

General Meeting Presentation

(priority)

Mentor/Mentee Program

Booth at Sponsored Event

Employment Announcements

via Website and E-mail List

Resume Book

Company Logo & Website link

(main page)

(sponsors page)

(sponsors page)

Employer Mentor Custom $150-300 $150-300

Professional Skills workshop

General Meeting Presentation

Mentor/Mentee Program

Booth at Sponsored Event

Employment Announcements

via Website and E-mail List

Resume Book

Company Logo & Website Link

(sponsors page)

(sponsors page)

If you are unable to provide a monetary donation but would still like to

collaborate with HSF-GT, please contact us at [email protected]



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Sponsorship Application and Donation Details

Please use the following form to indicate how you would like to collaborate with HSF-GT.

Contact Information

Name

Company

Street Address

City, State, ZIP Code

Phone

Fax

E-Mail Address

Sponsorship Level Please indicate the monetary amount you would like to contribute

and describe how you would like to collaborate with HSF-GT

Donation $

Agreement & Signature By submitting this application, I affirm that the facts set forth in it

are true and complete.

Name (printed)

Signature

Date

Please submit the completed form to [email protected] or mail to:


237 Uncle Heinie Way

A-French Building, Suite 215 Atlanta, GA 30313



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Thank You

“We are very grateful for the extraordinary, ongoing

commitment of our dedicated donors, who obviously

recognize the enormous positive

potential Hispanic Americans represent.”

-Paul Romero

National HSF Chairman of the Board


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Appreciation Letter

Dear Corporate Representative,

On behalf of the HSF-GT Executive Board, we would like to thank you for taking the time to

review our corporate package. HSF-GT is serious about reaching its goal and doing everything in

its power to solve what President Obama calls, an American problem. With the help of your

company, the drive of each and every one of our members, and the availability of Georgia Tech’s

resources, we are confident in a successful future together.

If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact our

Advisors or Executive Board Officers. Their contact information can be found in this corporate

package in the 2012-2013 Executive Board Officers section.You can reach us at the HSF-GT e-

mail address: [email protected].

Please also visit our up-to-date website, http://hsf.gtorg.gatech.edu/, where you will find an

electronic copy of this corporate package and more evidence of HSF-GT’s accomplishments.

Muchisimas Gracias,

Diego Castañeda

President

Jorge Breton

Senior Advisor

Director of the Office Hispanic Initiatives

Bianca Palacio

Public Relations


http://hsf.gtorg.gatech.edu/

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2012-2013 HSF-GT Corporate Package