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Welcome to the 1st General
Body Meeting of UFNSBE
Wednesday, Septmber 2, 2009
6:15pm
Flint 50
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Agenda
09-02-09
1. President’s Welcome
2. Icebreaker
3. Introduction of UFNSBE
4. Top 10 Reasons to join UFNSBE
5. UFNSBE Panel
6. Wrap up and Q & A
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Icebreaker
UFNSBE Five Corners
1st
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1 UFNSBE Meetings
2 – 5 UFNSBE Meetings
5 – 9 UFNSBE Meetings
10 – 14 UFNSBE Meetings
15+ UFNSBE Meetings
2nd
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Aerospace, Mechanical, Nuclear
Agricultural, Biological, Chemical, Environmental
Computer , Electrical, Computer Science
Industrial and Systems, Materials Science
Other Majors
3rd
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
0 – 1 years at UF
1 – 2 years at UF
2 – 3 years at UF
3 – 4 years at UF
4+ years at UF
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WHAT IS NSBE?
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OUR MISSION:
To increase the number of culturally
responsible black engineers who
excel Academically, succeed
Professionally, and positively Impact
the community.
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Quick NSBE History
When?
 Founded in
1975 at Purdue
University by
six black
engineers
known as the
“Chicago Six”
Why?
 Saw the need
for more
minorities in the
fields of
Science, Math,
and
Engineering
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What it is now!
One of the largest student-run
organizations in the nation
Hundreds of chapters both nation-wide
and internationally
Over 30,000 members
Nationally governed by an executive
board of collegiate students
University of Florida Chapter of the NSBE
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Resides in Region 3: The Powerhouse
Over 20 Years Old
2007 Distinguished Chapter of the Year
2009 Region 3 Large Chapter of the Year
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UFNSBE 2009 – 2010 CEB
Roster
Chapter President
Senator – Dukens Micourt
Jelece E. Morris
Parliamentarian – Brittany Bullock
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Programs Chair
Camara Samuel
Robert Williams
Keith Boykin
Contessa Middleton
Pubications
Assistant Treasurer
T.O.R.C.H Chair
Shaniqua Thomspson
Kyle Findlater
Kyle Garrison
Membership Chair
Latesha Burton
Public Relations
Finance Chair
PCI Chair
Derrious Robinson
Charde Carter
Scott Brown
Webmaster
Conference Planning Chair
Academic Excellence
Eric Martin-Taylor
Hussein Abdehalim
Justin Kelly
BEC Representative
Volunteering Chair
Jennifer Oxilen
Fatimah Hernson
Historian
Isabella Mays
Chapter Development Chairs
Mykel Fischer / Cayla Williams
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Structure of the Board
How we function
Administrative
Membership
Zone Heads
Programs
C-O-Z-O
Finance
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YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE
BLACK OR AN ENGINEER
TO JOIN NSBE, YOU JUST
HAVE TO BE A STUDENT
WHO WANTS TO HELP US
FULFILL THE NSBE
MISSION!!!
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What’s in it…
for you?
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10
T-shirts and polos!
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Discounts
9
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Car rentals
Car insurance
Hotels
Membership to professional engineering societies
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8
Lively programming,
forums, and socials
…and CANDY
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7
Great Incentives for members
 Member of the Month
 Access to over $300,000 in scholarships
 Discounts off conferences
6
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Dynamic conferences with networking
and job opportunities
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5
Build technical, leadership,
and networking skills
 Over 2000 leadership positions in chapter, regional,
and national levels
 Academic Tech Bowl
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4
Countless Volunteering
opportunities
 A Walk for Education
 Try-Math-A-Lon
 Ronald McDonald House
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3
Information Sessions with
TOP companies
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CH2MHill September 16th
Exxon Mobil September 29th
Procter and Gamble September 30th
CSX Transportation October 28th
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2
Help with classes through forums, study groups,
and test materials
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1
The AMAZING people and
lifelong friendships!
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JOIN US AND HELP
MAKE A DIFFERENCE...
ONE PERSON AT A
TIME.
www.nsbe.org
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Introducing the Panel
 Dr. Curtis Taylor
 Travis Escoffery
Assistant Professor
Department of Mechanical and
Aerospace Engineering
3rd year
Computer and Electrical
Engineering
 Contessa Middleton
 Raymond Parker
3th year
Civil Engineering
5th year
Agricultural and Biological
Engineering
 Jeremy Magruder
5th year
Civil Engineering
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What’s NEXT?
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UFNSBE Progress Diagram
Vision
The vision for
UFNSBE for the
2009 - 2010 school
year is to create
and/or develop
leaders
by providing them
with opportunities
throughout the
year in which they
can enhance their
leadership skills
and utilize them in
school, work and
in the community.
Opportunities
•Get involved in a
zone
•Build your
network
•Volunteer your
time
•Help plan events
•Attend
conferences
•Make it personal
Action
IT
STARTS
WITH
YOU!
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Next NSBE Meeting
 What
 Corporate Communication: Separating
yourself from the rest at Career
Showcase
 When
 Wednesday , September 16, 2009
 Location
 Weil 270
 Time
 6:15 - 7:15pm
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How to achieve a 4.0 Forum
 Wednesday, September 16, 2009
 Weil 270
 7:15pm
 Hosted by our Academic Excellence Chair,
Justin Kelly
 Educate our members on study
tactics and test taking skills that are
guaranteed to increase their GPA
 Starring Dr. Lindner
 Associate Dean for Student Affairs
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Zone Meetings
Communications Zone
 Tuesday, September 8, 2009 6pm
Finance Zone
 Friday, September 4, 2009 at 6pm
Membership Zone
 Monday, September 7, 2009 6:15pm
Programs Zone
 Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 6:15pm
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Join the UF NSBE NETWORK on
FACEBOOK
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Check out www.ufnsbe.org
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Questions & Answers
www.nsbe.org