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2017-2018 Chapter Report

Florida Epsilon Chapter Florida Atlantic University

101I Engineering East777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431

Table of ContentsChapter Operations

Fall 2017

1. Wire Stripper Fundraiser 8/28-8/30

2. Officer Meeting 8/24

3. General Meeting 8/24




7. Social Committee Meeting 8/31

8. Mindset Committee Meeting 9/10

9. Initiation Committee Meeting 6/22

10. Information Sessions for Candidates 9/25 – 10/2

11. Initiation Ceremony & Dinner 11/1

12.Annual Convention 10/12

Spring 2018

1. Wire Stripper & Toolkits Fundraiser 1/17

2. Officer Meeting 2/27




6. Initiation Committee Meeting 1/18

7. Information Sessions for Candidates 2/5 – 2/21

8. Initiation Ceremony & Dinner 4/14

9. District 5 Conference 4/7-4/8

10.Retirement Present for Dr. Ungvichian 5/2

Community Outreach

Fall 2017

1. Robot Drone League 10/15

2. Boy Scout Engineering Merit Badge 10/21

3. Bionic Glove Project 11/4

Spring 2018

1. SeaPerch Robotics Competition at FAU High School 2/3

2. SeaPerch Underwater Robotics Competition at Yacht Chandlers 3/10

3. MathCounts 2/9-2/10

4. Family STEM Night at AD Henderson University School 1/26

Professional Development

Fall 2017

1. Tau Talk & Resume Workshop 11/2

2. Engineering Futures: People Skills 11/11

Spring 2018

1. Engineering Futures: Team Chartering & Group Process + NASA Talk 4/14

2. Engineering Futures: Analytical Problem Solving & Effective Presentation 4/21

Social Development

Fall 2017

1. Tabling at the Fall Engineering Mixer 8/30

2. Ice Cream Social 10/2

3. Bent Polishing Party 11/7

4. NERD Ball 12/1

Spring 2018

1. Advertising in the Fundamental of Engineering Class 1/18

2. Engineering BBQ 2/3

3. Ice Cream Social 2/15

4. Tabling at Engineering Week Kickoff 2/19

5. Bent Polishing Party 3/12

6. Run-off-the-Pi 5k & Advertising 3/14, 3/15

The Tau Beta Pi Association Chapter: Florida Epsilon

Chapter Project Report Project number: _______ X New __ Recurring

Project name: Wire Stripper SalesDate(s) of Project: 8/28 at 4:00 PM, 8/29/17 at 5:00 PM, 8/30 at 9:30 AM and 5:30 PM

Project area: __ Community/ X University/ __ Profession/ __ Chapter/ __Education/Liberal Culture College Engineering Social Prof. Dev.

Number of persons who participated in this project: Members: 4 Electees: __ Other: __

Hours spent on this project: Organizing: 2 Participating: 2I. General Description:

At the beginning of the semester, we sold wire strippers to the Logic Design and Microprocessors classes for $10 each as a fundraiser. The classes use wires to connect chips and controllers on breadboards, and it is recommended that each student buys a pair of wirestrippers. We conveniently sell wire strippers to students in the classroom for a cheaper price than they could buy at Home Depot. We coordinated with the lab manager and the professors to sell the wire strippers while the students’ lab kits were distributed.

II. Purpose & Relationship to Objectives of TBP:To raise funds for volunteering and social events and to raise TBP’s image on campus.

III. Organization & Administration (in conjunction with another group? X Yes ___ No):The lab manger and fellow Tau Bate, Mr. Perry bought the wire strippers for $5 each, and we reimbursed him at-cost for each wire stripper sold, keeping the additional $5 as profit. Members went to each class and sold wire strippers (cash only) and also distributed flyers about TBP and EF sessions to the students.

IV. Cost & Personal Requirements: No costs were incurred, but we did make a profit of $461.70.

V. Special Problems: Many students had only credit cards and we lost sales because we could only accept cash. For future semesters, we’ll need to use a phone-based credit card system.

VI. Overall Evaluation/Results (Be Specific):Success! We were able to provide students with a tool that they needed, thereby boosting TBP’s image and making us more familiar to engineering students who may one day be candidates. We were also made a nice profit that can be used to help us accomplish our goals throughout the year.

VII. Index of Exhibits:

Attendance

Members Officers Electees

1 Kris Stewart Janet Weinthal

2 Perry Weinthal Michael Bornstein


Chapter Project Report Project number: _______ __ New X Recurring

Project name: Officer Meeting Date(s) of Project: 8/24/2017 5:00 PM

Project area: __ Community/ __ University/ __ Profession/ X Chapter/ __Education/Liberal Culture College Engineering Social Prof. Dev.



Officers and past president Kris met to discuss upcoming events, suggest plans for possible events, and generally prepare prior to the general meeting.

II. Purpose & Relationship to Objectives of TBP:To plan and organize so that we can accomplish all of the objectives of TBP as a coordinated team of dedicated chapter officers.

III. Organization & Administration (in conjunction with another group? ___ Yes X No):The recording secretary set the agenda and took notes. The meeting was held in the TBP club room.

IV. Cost & Personal Requirements: No costs were incurred.

V. Special Problems: No problems.

VI. Overall Evaluation/Results (Be Specific):Success! We were able to make plans, ask past president Kris questions, and prepare for the remainder of the semester.


Attendance


1 Kris Stewart Michael Bornstein

2 Kate McPartland

3 Michael Bornstein



Project name: General Meeting Date(s) of Project: 8/24/2017 6 :00 PM


Number of persons who participated in this project: Members: 15 Electees: 0 Other: 0


At the first general meeting, members met to discuss upcoming events, plan for the new year, and to receive their pins and t-shirts.

II. Purpose & Relationship to Objectives of TBP:To disseminate information about events that will help us to obtain our objectives. Furthermore, to give members the opportunity to meet and catch up after the summer break.

III. Organization & Administration (in conjunction with another group? ___ Yes X No):The president made the agenda and the recording secretary took notes. The meeting was held in the TBP clubroom.



VI. Overall Evaluation/Results (Be Specific):Success! We had a great turnout and got some planning done and caught up.


Attendance


1 Nikita Karpov Kate McPartland

2 Kris Stewart David Cowan

3 Alex Rodriguez Janet Weinthal

4 Lee Leggett III Michael Bornstein

5 Andrew VanZwieten

6 Joe Ignaccio

7 Rachel Tharp

8 Marquita Scott

9 Brandon Nava

10 Luis Felipe Zapata Rivera

11 Andrew Cherisol



Project name: General Meeting Date(s) of Project: 10/3/17, 6:00 PM




Members met to discuss upcoming events and to receive their pins, shirts, certificates, and membership cards if they have not already done so.

II. Purpose & Relationship to Objectives of TBP:To recruit volunteers/participants for upcoming events and to facilitate the meeting and camaraderie of members.

III. Organization & Administration (in conjunction with another group? ___ Yes X No):A meeting was sent out to all members and the meeting was held in the TBP room. The recording secretary made the agenda, but couldn’t attend, so the corresponding secretary took minutes.



VI. Overall Evaluation/Results (Be Specific):Success! We were able to successfully return pins and other TBP gear to members and also let upcoming members know about new events. We also had a great turnout of members.


Attendance


1 David Wilson Michael Bornstein

2 Allison Miranda Richard Gallant

3 Andrew Cherisol Janet Weinthal

4 Nikita Karpov

5 Lyndsey Mandelare

6 Shaun Swannick

7 Catalina Aranzazu

8 Kaan Tasbas

9 Khalil Millwood


11 Kris Stewart

12 Kavita Braun

13 Benjamin Coleman

14 Vanessa Plugues

15 Perry Weinthal

16 Marco Pallavicini

17 Rodrigo Torres

18 Lisandre Meyer

19 Daisy McCoy

20 Dr. Alhalabi



Project name: General Meeting Date(s) of Project: 11/1/2017



Hours spent on this project: Organizing: 1.5 Participating: 1I. General Description:

Members met to review upcoming events, particularly Induction. We also enjoyed chatting, and eating after-sale Halloween Candy.

II. Purpose & Relationship to Objectives of TBP:To disseminate information about upcoming events and foster a general sense of camaraderie and kinship amongst members.

III. Organization & Administration (in conjunction with another group? ___ Yes X No):An email was sent out to all members and the meeting was held in the TBP club room. The Recording secretary made the agenda and took minutes.

IV. Cost & Personal Requirements: Candy cost $9.08. No other costs were incurred.

V. Special Problems: We ate too much candy.

VI. Overall Evaluation/Results (Be Specific):Success! We got volunteers/participants for upcoming events and everyone had fun eating candy together.


Attendance


1 Nikita Karpov Kate McPartland


3 Kavita Braun Janet Weinthal

4 Khalil Millwood

5 Oceane Boulais

6 Sam Rosenfield

7 Marquita Scott

8 Rachel Tharp

9 Andrew Cherisol

10 Angel Macias

11 Joe Ignaccio


13 Kaan Tasbas

14 Daisy McCoy


Chapter Project Report Project number: _______ __ New __ Recurring

Project name: General Meeting Date(s) of Project: 12/12/2017 7:00 PM




Members gathered one last time on the last day of the semester to discuss improvements and plans for the next semester. It was decided to use handwritten invitations in the following semester and to try to improve our efforts in MindSET. The advisor David teleconferenced in.

II. Purpose & Relationship to Objectives of TBP:Improving and planning is critical to achieving all of TBP’s objectives.

III. Organization & Administration (in conjunction with another group? ___ Yes X No):An email was sent out to interested members and the meeting was hosted in the TBP room.



VI. Overall Evaluation/Results (Be Specific):Success! Planning made work the following semester easier. Including everyone’s opinion in a general meeting also made all members feel more a part of Tau Beta Pi. Additionally, members enjoyed seeing each other one last time before the end of the semester.


Attendance


1 Jaime Ibarra Janet Weinthal

2 Kris Stewart David Cowan (advisor)

3 Allison Miranda

4 Brandon Nava

5 Chris Romaine

6 Michail Allette

7 Perry Weinthal

8 Daisy McCoy

9 Marco Pallavicini



Project name: Social Committee Meeting Date(s) of Project: 8/31/17




Members met to brainstorm and plan for social events throughout the semester and school year.

II. Purpose & Relationship to Objectives of TBP:To plan social events to facilitate connections and camaraderie amongst Tau Bates and/or with the College of Engineering.

III. Organization & Administration (in conjunction with another group? ___ Yes X No):Members of the social committee were invited and the meeting was held in the TBP club room.


V. Special Problems: Few people attended, likely because we only invited members of the social committee. In the future, all of the TBP members will be invited.

VI. Overall Evaluation/Results (Be Specific):Despite the small number fo attendees, we were able to make progress and plans for social events for the year.


Attendance


1 Catalina Aranzazu Kate McPartland

2 Andrew Cherisol

3 Daisy McCoy



Project name: Induction Committee Meeting Date(s) of Project: 6/22/2017 5:00 PM




II. Purpose & Relationship to Objectives of TBP:

III. Organization & Administration (in conjunction with another group? ___ Yes X No):The president called together a meeting of the mindset committee, set the agenda, and took minutes.


V. Special Problems: Few people attended and few items were decided.

VI. Overall Evaluation/Results (Be Specific):No real success. We were able to make few lasting decisions or plans with any real impact. With only one member attending besides the officers, there were not enough volunteers for the tasks that needed to be accomplished.


Attendance


1 Guilherme Gorski Michael Bornstein

2 Janet Weinthal



Project name: Initiation Committee Meeting Date(s) of Project: 6/22/2017 5:00 PM




Initiation committee members met over the summer to plan and discuss the Initiation process. Ideas about how to improve were bounced around and the merits of distributing handwritten invitations to candidates were discussed.

II. Purpose & Relationship to Objectives of TBP:To plan to induct more members, a key part of continuing to grow and strengthen TBP.

III. Organization & Administration (in conjunction with another group? ___ Yes X No):The vice president called together a meeting of the Initiation committee, set the agenda, and took minutes.


V. Special Problems: Few people attended and few items were decided. Perhaps hosting a summer committee meeting is a bad idea.

VI. Overall Evaluation/Results (Be Specific):Meh. We were able to make few lasting decisions or plans with any real impact.


Attendance



2 Nikita Karpov

3 Daisy McCoy



Project name: Information Session for Candidates Date(s) of Project: 9/25, 9/26, 9/27, 9/28, 9/29, 10/2/2017


Number of persons who participated in this project: Members: 3 Candidates: __

Hours spent on this project: Organizing: __ Participating: __I. General Description:

The initiation chair, president, and vice president hosted a series of information sessions for candidates to interest the in Tau Beta Pi. We used a powerpoint to discuss the benefits, activities, and requirements.

II. Purpose & Relationship to Objectives of TBP:To engage potential new members.

III. Organization & Administration (in conjunction with another group? ___ Yes X No):Two emails were sent out to all candidates – one before and one after Hurricane Irma. The meetings were held in the Tau Beta Pi club room.

IV. Cost & Personal Requirements: No costs

V. Special Problems: Relying on just an email isn’t very effective in recruiting and we had poor attendance.

VI. Overall Evaluation/Results (Be Specific):Despite poor attendance, we were able to meet quite a few new potential members and interest them in joining Tau Beta Pi. Those that came seemed bright and pleasant and like they would contribute well to our chapter.


Attendance

Members Officers Candidates

1 Lee Leggett Michael Bornstein Melissa Rigas

2 Janet Weinthal Nathaniel Earnshaw

3 Todd Wyckoff

4 Michail Allette

5 Faisal Altamimi

6 Mattew Arrebato

7 Brian Ekasala

8 Steven Frink

9 Michael Hlinka

10 Miro Homuta

11 Jaime Ibarra

12 Bert King

13 Brian Lages

14 Alexis Rabaca

15 Shefatha Rabbany

16 Luis Rico

17 Chris Romaine

18 Joshua Tashbar

19 Gabi Zamojski

20 Raisa Raymee

21 Maksim Kabaluk

22 Stephanie Olson



Project name: Initiation Ceremony, General Meeting, and DinnerDate(s) of Project: 11/17/2017 5:00– 9:00 PM


Number of persons who participated in this project: Members: 16 Electees: 19


A group picture was taken with the bent outside of Engineering East before the initiation Ceremony. Upon the conclusion of the ceremony, we conducted a general meeting and asked newly inducted members to commit to new responsibilities to make the next semester even better (a very efficient form of delegation). After the ceremony, we headed upstairs to the very fancy FAU Club (a restaurant that usually only serves faculty). Newly inducted members and their guests, some more senior members, alumni, and professors ate together to celebrate. Tau Beta Pi t-shirts were distributed. Additionally, the most shined mini-bent was chosen and the winning initiate received their induction fee back as a prize. We ended the dinner with the Tau Beta Pi yell.

II. Purpose & Relationship to Objectives of TBP:The initiation ceremony is a necessary and vital part of maintaining a Tau Beta Pi chapter. The dinner is designed to make newly inducted members feel honored to join Tau Beta Pi as they celebrate with the chapter and their guests.

III. Organization & Administration (in conjunction with another group? ___ Yes X No):The room for the ceremony in Engineering East and the Club Restaurant at Florida Atlantic University were reserved. The menu and price were negotiated with FAU’s Catering company, Chartwells. A week before the ceremony, officers and other members gathered to practice running the ceremony. Officers and other members gathered an hour before the ceremony to prepare and set-up.

IV. Cost & Personal Requirements: The total cost of the dinner was $1,465. We were able to recoup some of the cost by collecting $140 ($20 each) for each guest, and taking the remaining $45 from each initiate’s initiation fee (a total of $765). Final cost, which our chapter paid out of pocket was $560.

V. Special Problems: One student was unable to attend and will have to rescheduled for next time. Additionally, we should have tried to use FAU’s money for clubs for the ceremony.

VI. Overall Evaluation/Results (Be Specific):

The ceremony ran smoothly and the dinner went well. Newly inducted members were excited and proud to join. We inducted 17 new members (15 undergraduate students and 2 graduate students). This is a much smaller class then in the past.


Attendance


1 Rodrigo Torres Michael Bornstein Michail Allette

2 Lisandre Meyers Kate McPartland Faisal Altamimi

3 Catalina Aranzazu Janet Weinthal Mattew Arrebato

4 Marquita Scott Brian Ekasala

5 Brandon Nava Steven Frink

6 Perry Weinthal Michael Hlinka

7 Terresa Villalon Miro Homuta

8 Alex Rodriguez Jaime Ibarra

9 Luis Felipe Zapata Rivera Bert King

10 Dr. Ungvichian Brian Lages

11 Lee Leggett III Alexis Rabaca

12 Daisy McCoy Shefatha Rabbany

13 David Cowan (advisor) Luis Rico

14 Chris Romaine

15 Joshua Tashbar

16 Gabi Zamojski

17 Raisa Raymee

18 Maksim Kabaluk

19 Stephanie Olson

! The initiation team preps in the TBP office before go-time.

! Group picture with the bent!

! Initiates line-up in order before the ceremony. Look at those poses!

! The inhiation team poses after it’s all done.

! Mike wins back his induction fee for polishing his bent to perection.

! Old members, new members, and their guests celebrate in the FAU Club.

! Old members and new members have a good time.

! The guys pose. Look how happy they are to be Tau Bates!



Project name: 2017 Annual Convention Date(s) of Project: 10/12-14/18




As chapter president, I was sent to Dearborn, Michigan to represent our chapter interest at the Annual Convention. I enjoyed ICE (inter chapter exchange) with other Tau Bates, serving on the petitions committee; attending educational sessions and the career fair; and the Throughout convention, I met and learned from other Tau Bates, attended sessions to improve my leadership & life skills, and voting in the business meetings with other Tau Bates to establish policy. We also went to the Ann Arbor University of Michigan campus for a tour, model induction, and more meetings.

II. Purpose & Relationship to Objectives of TBP:To conduct the business of Tau Beta Pi on behalf of my chapter.

III. Organization & Administration (in conjunction with another group? X Yes __ No):Headquarters and the convention planners kindly organized most of the details, with Ms. Sherry King booking my flight and with the schedule and housing being planned for me. I simply followed email instructions and showed up.

IV. Cost & Personal Requirements: No costs were incurred by the chapter.

V. Special Problems: I left for Dearborn a little too early on Wednesday, arriving before the shuttles started. I would recommend not arriving in Dearborn until after lunch to ensure that you’re not the only one there.

VI. Overall Evaluation/Results (Be Specific):Success! On behalf of the chapter, I was able to help conduct and decide chapter business. As part of the petitions committee, we helped a new group become a full-fledged chapter. I was able to learn and be inspired by other chapter during informational sessions and ICE. Most importantly, I was able to make connections with other chapters, particularly in my own district/state where chapters were facing similar difficulties.


Attendance


1 Janet Weinthal

! Our chapter received the Chapter Excellence Award for our efforts last year, led by Kris Stewart. Photo op with

a TBP official, myself, David Cowan – chapter advisor, and Dr. George Morales, TBP Treasurer and FL-E Alumni.



Project name: Wire Stripper & Toolbox FundraiserDate(s) of Project: 1/17/18 at 12 PM and 4PM, 12/18/18 at 11 AM




We sold wirestrippers and toolboxes to the Logic Design, Microprocessors, and Engineering Design classes at the beginning of the school semester as a fundraiser for $10 each. We sell the wirestrippers at the same time as the lab manager distributes the lab kits to the students.

II. Purpose & Relationship to Objectives of TBP:To raise funds to accomplish TBP goals, and to boost TBP’s image on campus.

III. Organization & Administration (in conjunction with another group? X Yes __ No):We worked with the lab manager, Mr. Perry, to purchase the toolkits and wire strippers. Two members at a time attended each class. We accepted cash and also set up a Paypal account and used the PayPal Here app to accept credit as well (for an additional fee of $0.35).

IV. Cost & Personal Requirements: The Lab manager bought both the wire strippers for $5, we reimbursed him for each wire stripper sold and kept the remaining $10. We bought the toolkits directly at $3 each, spending a total of $360. Final sales, we made $459.00 CASH + $261.87 CREDIT, for a net profit of $360.87. There are a number of remaining toolkits, which can be sold for further profit in future semesters.

V. Special Problems: It was difficult to keep track of sales at the time. I recommend buying a lockbox in the future.

VI. Overall Evaluation/Results (Be Specific):Success! We made money and also had the opportunity to present in the classroom and get our name out there to potential future Tau Bates.


Attendance


1 Marquita Scott Kate McPartland


3 Janet Weinthal



Project name: Officer Meeting Date(s) of Project: 2/27/18


Number of persons who participated in this project: Members: __ Electees: 0 Other: 0

Hours spent on this project: Organizing: 1 Participating: 1.25I. General Description:

Officers and past president Kris met to discuss chapter business, ballot ratification, money & graduation regalia policies, options for finding a new advisor to replace Dr. Ungvichian after he retires, induction, and upcoming events.

II. Purpose & Relationship to Objectives of TBP:To plan and organize to accomplish all of our objectives

III. Organization & Administration (in conjunction with another group? ___ Yes X No):The recording secretary set the agenda and the meeting was held in the club room.



VI. Overall Evaluation/Results (Be Specific):We were able to successfully discuss club business and plan operations.


Attendance



2 Kate McPartland

3 Gabi Zamojski

4 Janet Weinthal







Members gathered for the very first general meeting of the semester. We planned for upcoming events and assigned tasks to print and distribute flyers for the upcoming ice cream social and to keep a look out for the eligibility list.

II. Purpose & Relationship to Objectives of TBP:We discussed and planned for events and activities to achieve all of TBP’s objectives.




VI. Overall Evaluation/Results (Be Specific):Success! Planning and distributing tasks made work easier and the events more successful


Attendance


1 Jaime Ibarra Janet Weinthal

2 Kaan Tasbas Kate McPartland

3 Raphael Lucena Michael Bornstein

4 Brandon Nava

5 Chris Romaine

6 Oceane Boulais

7 Perry Weinthal

8 Daisy McCoy

9 Bert King








Members gathered to discuss and plan for upcoming events as well as consult the eligibility list for familiar names to hand out invitations to.

II. Purpose & Relationship to Objectives of TBP:We discussed and planned for events to achieve TBP’s objectives for social and volunteer experience and also worked to ensure that TBP stays strong by writing invitations to entice potential new members.




VI. Overall Evaluation/Results (Be Specific):Meh. Discussing events at meetings isn’t particularly useful when that information could be disseminated by email or slack. Gathering people to write invitations was a good idea – but the President wasn’t forceful enough in encouraging people to do so. In future semesters, it would be good to print out class rosters in advance.

VII. Index of Exhibits: //Forgot to take attendance.






Hours spent on this project: Organizing: 1 Participating: 1I. General Description:II. Members gathered to ratify the constitution and elect potential initiates. We also discussed

upcoming events including the District Conference and EF sessions.

III. Purpose & Relationship to Objectives of TBP:We discussed and planned for events and activities to achieve all of TBP’s objectives.

IV. Organization & Administration (in conjunction with another group? ___ Yes X No):An email was sent out to interested members and the meeting was hosted in the TBP room.

V. Cost & Personal Requirements: No costs were incurred.

VI. Special Problems: No problems.

VII. Overall Evaluation/Results (Be Specific):We did not have enough attendees to ratify the constitution or elect candidates. We had to send out a ballot via google form instead. Unfortunately, we will still unable to reach the quorum needed to ratify the constitution.

VIII. Index of Exhibits: Forgot to take attendance.



Project name: Initiation Committee meeting Date(s) of Project: 1/18/2018, 2-2:30 PM



Hours spent on this project: Organizing: 0.5 Participating: 0.5I. General Description:

Members of the Initiation Committee met to prepare for the candidate invitation and orientation process. Lyndsey organized and wrote the preliminary information on all invitation cards. Miro pre-wrote all emails to be sent out to inductees. Khalil fixed the powerpoint for presentation at oreination. Together, we worked out the details to make Induction happen and run smoothly.

II. Purpose & Relationship to Objectives of TBP:To plan and prepare for inviting candidates, so that we can induct more members, and so grow TBP.

III. Organization & Administration (in conjunction with another group? ___ Yes X No):An email was sent out to members, and the meeting was hosted in the club room.



VI. Overall Evaluation/Results (Be Specific):Success! Planning and preparing helped to make the candidates invitation process go smoothly and helped us double the number of attendees at our orientation sessions from the previous semester.


Attendance


1 Lynsdey Mandelare Janet Weinthal

2 Shaun Swannick Kate McPartland

3 Khalil Millwood

4 Miro Homuta


Chapter Project Report Project number: _______ __ New x Recurring

Project name: Information Session for Candidates Date(s) of Project: Feb. 5, 6, 9, 12, 14, 15, 18, 20, 21 2018


Number of persons who participated in this project: Members: 3 Electees: 0 Candidates: 37Hours spent on this project: Organizing: 10 Participating: 9

I. General Description:Information sessions were run by two members on alternating dates to increase the number of sessions offered. Candidates were told about the benefits and requirements of TBP using a powerpoint.

II. Purpose & Relationship to Objectives of TBP:To recruit candidates to join TBP.

III. Organization & Administration (in conjunction with another group? ___ Yes X No):

IV. Cost & Personal Requirements: No costs were incurred. One member sent out emails to invite candidates to a series of informational sessions via email. Another member wrote handwritten invitations, which were handed out by ambitious members. The handwritten invitations very much helped to double the number of attendees.

V. Special Problems: No problems

VI. Overall Evaluation/Results (Be Specific):Success! Offering a number of different meetings at different times helped to accommodate more people. Ultimately, we were able to induct 32 of the 38 attendees, which is an 86% success rate.7


Attendance


1 Lee Leggett III (meeting facilitator) Janet Weinthal Gerardo Rojas

2 Stephanie Olson (meeting facilitator) Mazen Hafez

3 Miro Homuta (emails) Juliana Wandell

4 Lyndsey Mandelare (invitations) Robert Ramdhan

5 Ayah Elshaikh

6 Nikolas Bussey

7 Anwar Yasin

8 Danielle Gray

9 Rolando Perez

10 Ricky Altamore

11 Nathaniel Earnshaw

12 Roberto Ferraresi

13 Richard Nelson V

14 Nishaad Preetam

15 Santiago Alzate

16 Justin Boker

17 Anwar Khalid

18 Boadie Matts

19 Justin Dunn

20 John Cobas

21 Rodrigo Jordao

22 Colter Revak

23 Iryna Vinicuk

24 Kevin Wilson

25 Jorge Pena

26 Adam Prey

27 Mahendra Singh

28 Mazhar Sher

29 Luis Escobar

30 Guerla Altena

31 Jesse Schreck

32 Robert Cook

33 Umran Alrazzak

34 Ammon Dow

35 Wilbert Aldajuste

36 Nicolas Steele

37 Eduardo Grau



Project name: Initiation Ceremony & Dinner Date(s) of Project: 4/14/2018



Hours spent on this project: Organizing: 35 Participating: 5

I. General Description:We initiated a whopping 32 initiates into Tau Beta Pi! First, members checked in and turned in their mini-bents for judging. Then, we had a group picture by the bent. We then held our ceremony in the Engineering East building, while Tau Bate & Lab Instructor Mr. Perry took guests on a tour of the engineering labs with the assistance of members Jaime Ibarra and John Gomez. After the ceremony concluded, we released the professors and held all new members for a final meeting to assign/volunteer for tasks next semester. Finally, guests and members (old and newly inducted alike) gathered at the Club for a fancy catered meal.

II. Purpose & Relationship to Objectives of TBP:To induct new members and to make them feel welcome and honored.

III. Organization & Administration (in conjunction with another group? ___ Yes X No):Vice President did most of the planning, reserving the room, negotiating with the Chartwells catering company and with COSO (the university program which can be petitioned to pay for club activities). Many members gathered before the ceremony to practice, and prepare.

IV. Cost & Personal Requirements: This semester, we petitioned COSO to pay for a portion of the dinner and had to pay only $603.38 for the dinner (a marked improvement from last semester). We also saved on catering costs by buying our own cake directly, a mere $20 from Costco.

V. Special Problems: We forgot to assign an official photographer, and as a result, have few pictures of the dinner. Additionally, we forgot to negotiate with Chartwells for fancier cutlery and dishes, and as a result had only plastic plates and silverware. We also forgot to invite the alumni chapter.

VI. Overall Evaluation/Results (Be Specific):This semester initiation ran so smoothly! We were organized and prepared, gathering earlier in the day to prepare then last semester. We ran a more organized between the ceremony and dinner, further improving results. Furthermore, everyone loved the Costco cake – an economical and tasty choice. More importantly, assigning members to give a tour to guests was a great success. More professors attended than last semester, helping to make the students feel more honored. The guests were happy to entertain, and it raised the image of the College of Engineering.

In future semesters we will: 1) invite the alumni chapter 6 weeks in advance; 2) negotiate for plastic plates and silverware; 3) assign an official photographer; 4) buy a Costco cake; 5) invite more Tau Bate Professors (this time with handwritten notes delivered to their office) and 5) petition COSO for more funds.


Attendance


1 Marquita Scott Michael Bornstein Wilbert Aldajuste

2 Kris Stewart Gabi Zamojski Richard Altamore

3 Catalina Aranzazu Kate McPartland Guerla Altena

4 Joshua Tashbar Janet Weinthal Santiago Alzzate

5 Jaime Ibarra Nikolas Bussey

6 John Gomez John Cobas

7 Brandon Nava Robert Cook

8 Matthew Arrebato Ammon Dow

9 Dr. Ungvhichian Justin Dunn

10 Dr. Hashemi Nathaniel Earnshaw

11 Dr. Aalo Ayah Elshaikh

12 Dr. Erdol Luis Escobar

13 Mrs. Ellen Styles Roberto Ferraresi

14 Mr. Perry Weinthal Eduardo Grau

15 Mazen Hafez

16 Rodrigo Jordao

17 Anwar Khalid

18 Boadie Matts

19 Richard Nelson

20 Jorge Pena

21 Rolando Perez

22 Adam Prey

23 Colter Revak

24 Jesse Schreck

25 Nico Steele

26 Jonathan Stirling

27 Iryna Vinichuk

28 Juliana Wandell

29 Kevin Wilson

30 Anwar Yasin

31 Justin Baker

32 Robert Ramdhan

�Members, initiates, and professors by the Bent

�The officers

�Costco cakes are so good, and so pretty. Every chapter should get one for initiation.



Project name: 2018 District 5 Conference Date(s) of Project: 4/7-8/2018




Some of our members attended the 2018 District 5 Conference at the University of Miami. On Saturday, we participated in a chapter showcase, listened to presentations from the District Directors on chapter operations and to the executive council update, enjoyed Tau Talks and a panel discussion from local Alumni, and went for a tour of the beautiful University of Miami campus. On Sunday, we did an interchapter exchange and had a BBQ.

II. Purpose & Relationship to Objectives of TBP:To 1) facilitate discussion and an exchange of best practices between chapters, and 2) facilitate the building of connections and friendships amongst TBP students.

III. Organization & Administration (in conjunction with another group? X Yes ___ No):The district directors told us when and where to go. Since Miami is close, only one of our members stayed at the offered hotel overnight. On Saturday, Chris drove up separate, while Faisal, Kris, Kate, and Janet met at engineering east and drove together. On Sunday, everyone else needed to work, so Kris and Janet drove up and back by themselves.

IV. Cost & Personal Requirements: No costs were incurred by the chapter, and we were reimbursed for the cost of gas for one car driving to Miami and back. We split the reimbursement proportionally amongst the three drivers.

V. Special Problems: We had more members register than attend. Better advertising within the chapter could help us bring more attendees (or at least help us bring the members who said they would attend in the first place).

VI. Overall Evaluation/Results (Be Specific):Success! We were able to learn a lot from the other chapters, especially Florida Alpha. Interchapter exchange was a lot of fun and very enlightening. We enjoyed meeting other Tau Bates, eating great BBQ, and generally having fun celebrating Tau Beta Pi. From talking with other chapters, we were able to come up with a number of changes and plans to make for next year. We also discussed with the Florida Beta chapter about potentially doing a group beach cleanup/BBQ next year (since they live so close in Miami).


! Chapter representatives with chapter advisor / district director David Cowan

at the District Conference on the beautiful University of Miami Campus

Attendance


1 Chris Romaine Kate McPartland

2 Kris Stewart Janet Weithal

3 Faisal Altamimi

4 Daisy McCoy



Project name: Retirement Gifts/Party for Dr. Ungvichian Date(s) of Project: 5/02 12:00 – 2:00 PM


Number of persons who participated in this project: Members: 4 Electees: 2 Other: __


In honor of our much beloved advisor, Dr. Vichate Ungvichian’s - or Dr. U – retirement, we helped plan and run his retirement party. At his retirement party, we presented him with a beautiful plaque honoring his commitment to Tau Beta Pi and the University. We also presented him with a paperweight bent that two new electees polished.

II. Purpose & Relationship to Objectives of TBP:To honor an advisor who has given years of time and wisdom to helping our chapter grow.

III. Organization & Administration (in conjunction with another group? X Yes ___ No):The retirement party was planned for three retiring professors, including Dr. U, by the department of Computer and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. We bought the party supplies and wrapping paper in advance. We also decorated the room and wrapped the department’s presents for the retirees.

IV. Cost & Personal Requirements: We spent $10 on party supplies for Dr. U and $100 on his plaque (it was a really nice plaque).

V. Special Problems: If we planned more in advance, we could have saved $20 by using regular instead of express shipping for the plaque.

VI. Overall Evaluation/Results (Be Specific):Success! We made Dr. U feel loved and honored, and we hope he’ll remember us fondly as he travels, teaching at the universities of the world.


Members Electees

1 John Gomez (plaque) Iryna Vinichuk (paperweight polishing)

2 Oceane Boulais (decorating) Kevin Wilson (paperweight polishing)

3 Ben Coleman (present wrapping)

4 Janet Weinthal (wrapping, decorating, supply purchasing)



Project name: Volunteering for the Robot Drone League Date(s) of Project: 10/15/2017

Project area: X Community/ __ University/ __ Profession/ __ Chapter/ __Education/Liberal Culture College Engineering Social Prof. Dev.


Hours spent on this project: Organizing: 1.5 Participating: 3

I. General Description:Tau Bates and electee volunteered for the Robot Drone League, a local robotics STEM program for K-12 students. We volunteered the day after the competition and helped to clean up the facility.

II. Purpose & Relationship to Objectives of TBP:To assist an organization that helps students develop their STEM skills.

III. Organization & Administration (in conjunction with another group? X Yes ___ No):We planned the volunteering with the Robot Drone League.


V. Special Problems: Few members attended due to poor advertising and an inconvenient time.

VI. Overall Evaluation/Results (Be Specific):Tau Bates were able to help clean up the educational facility so that the students could focus on learning.


Attendance


1 Catalina Aranzazu Janet Weinthal Joshua Tashbar (and his mother)


! Tau Bates disassemble the robotics competition mat

! The volunteer team



Project name: Boy Scout Engineering Merit Badge Date(s) of Project: 10/21/17




I. General Description:Tau Bates helped Boy Scouts earn their Engineering Merit badge during their annual Jamboree on the Air event. We presented to the boy scouts about what engineers in various fields do and how their contributions impact their daily lives. We also directed an activity where Boy Scouts used natural resources to make a water filter

II. Purpose & Relationship to Objectives of TBP:To help students in our community grow through STEM education

III. Organization & Administration (in conjunction with another group? X Yes ___ No):We worked with the Boy Scouts of Tannah Keeta Camp to teach the Boy Scouts at their event.



VI. Overall Evaluation/Results (Be Specific):The Boy Scouts enjoyed the activity and were interested in engineering, while members enjoyed helping the scouts earn their badges.


Attendance


1 Kris Stewart Richard Gallant

2 Michael Bornstein



Project name: Bionic Glove Volunteering Date(s) of Project: 11/4/17




I. General Description:Members & electees met at local Tech Runway, a startup engine to volunteer for the Bionic Glove Project, a not-for-profit start-up company that makes 3-D printed “hands” for those who do not have a hand (for whatever reason). Owner of the Bionic Glove Project up & Tau Beta Pi graduate student, Perry Weinthal guided the electees and other members in the assembly of the hands and fed everyone pizza for lunch.

II. Purpose & Relationship to Objectives of TBP:Assisting the Bionic Glove Project in their mission to provide hands for those without allowed Tau Bates to help the community. Furthermore, the event allowed electees and members the opportunity to meet and grow relationships.

III. Organization & Administration (in conjunction with another group? X Yes ___ No):We worked with the Bionic Glove Project

IV. Cost & Personal Requirements: All costs (for pizza and supplies) were supplied by the Bionic Glove Project.

V. Special Problems: We had originally intended to host two of these volunteering sessions, but due to last-minute confusion only hosted one. We improved our communication with the Bionic Glove Project to successfully pull of the second (and actual) session.

VI. Overall Evaluation/Results (Be Specific):The volunteering was a success! Members & electees were able to help the Bionic Glove Project to assemble 3D printed hands for those who need them


Attendance


1 Rachel Tharp Janet Weinthal Douglas Athenosy

2 Perry Weinthal Brian Lages

�Not-for-profit owner, Mr. Perry, explains the Bionic Glove to his fellow Tau Bates

� �Rachel cuts away scrap from the 3D printed hand component,

while Kris & Mr. Perry assemble hands

3 Nikita Karpov Bert King

4 Lyndsey Mandelare Stephanie Olson

5 Shaun Swannick Miroslav Homuta

6 Kris Stewart


Chapter Project Report Project number: _______ x New __ Recurring

Project name: Volunteering with SeaPerch Underwater Robotics Competition @ FAU High SchoolDate(s) of Project: 2/3/2018 @ 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM




Two of our members volunteered at the SeaPerch Underwater Robotics Competition at FAU High School. Middle and high school students competed with underwater robots to perform tasks in a pool. Our members and electees volunteered to time lanes, tally up scores, set up, and pack up the competition.

II. Purpose & Relationship to Objectives of TBP:To use our experience as engineering honors students to help younger students in the community in their STEM aspirations.

III. Organization & Administration (in conjunction with another group? X Yes ___ No):We worked with Mr. Phipps, STEM director of FAU High school and the organizer of the SeaPerch competition. He gave us instructions and a google form for interested members to fill out. He also provided lunch to volunteers.


V. Special Problems: Few of our members volunteered because the competition coincided on the same day as our Engineering BBQ.

VI. Overall Evaluation/Results (Be Specific):Success! We were able to help Mr. Phipps make sure that the competition ran smoothly. Our members enjoyed seeing the kids succeed in engineering. Most importantly, the kids had fun and learned a lot.


Attendance


1 Vanessa Plugues

2 Perry Weinthal



Project name: Volunteering with SeaPerch Underwater Robotics Competition @ Yach ChandlersDate(s) of Project: 3/10/18 @ 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM




Members and electees volunteered at the SeaPerch Underwater Robotics Competition at nearby Yacht Chandlers. Middle and high school students competed with underwater robots to perform tasks in a pool. Our members and electees volunteered to time lanes, tally up scores, set up, and pack up the competition.

II. Purpose & Relationship to Objectives of TBP:To use our experience as engineering honors students to help younger students in the community in their STEM aspirations.

III. Organization & Administration (in conjunction with another group? X Yes ___ No):We worked with Mr. Phipps, STEM director of FAU High school and the organizer of the SeaPerch competition at Yacht Chandlers. He gave us instructions and a google form for interested members/electees to fill out. He also provided lunch to volunteers.



VI. Overall Evaluation/Results (Be Specific):Success! We were able to help Mr. Phipps make sure that the competition ran smoothly. Our members and electees enjoyed seeing the kids succeed in engineering. Most importantly, the kids had fun and learned a lot.


Attendance


1 Janet Weinthal Nikolas Bussey

2 Jewels Wandell

3 Robert Ramdhan

! Tau Bates time and score students as they compete

4 Rolando Perez

5 Anwar Khalid



Project name: Volunteering at MathCounts Date(s) of Project: 2/9-10/18




Members and electees volunteered at the local MathCounts event, a competition for middle school students to show off their math schools. As volunteers, we proctored exams, scored tests, and helped set up. We also worked in advance to get engineering-themed “swag” for the students’ gift-bags. TBP Headquarters kindly donated bookmarks; FAU donated canvas bags; and Bowman Consulting donated additional swag.

II. Purpose & Relationship to Objectives of TBP:To help encourage young students in the community in their pursuit of academic achievement in STEM. Maybe these kids will be Tau Bates one day.

III. Organization & Administration (in conjunction with another group? X Yes ___ No):Our advisor/district director David Cowan and his employer, Mock, Roos & Associates worked with Kimberly Horn to orchestrate the MathCounts competition. We did our best to find “swag” and provide volunteers.

IV. Cost & Personal Requirements: No costs were incurred by the chapter.

V. Special Problems: We didn’t have very many volunteers despite our best efforts with emailing members and electees. Better communication with members is recommended in the future.

VI. Overall Evaluation/Results (Be Specific):Success! We were able to help make MathCounts a successful, smoothly run competition for the students to enjoy.


Attendance


1 Rodrigo Torres Kate McPartland Anwar Yasin

2 Gabi Zamojski

3 Michael Bornstein

4 Janet Weinthal



Project name: Volunteering for Family STEM Night Date(s) of Project: 1/26/18 at 5:00 PM




Our members volunteered at the AD Henderson University School Family STEM night. Elementary school students and their parents enjoyed a night of fun STEM activities brought by the local science museum. As volunteers, we helped to set up and take down tables and activities and also run some of the activities.

II. Purpose & Relationship to Objectives of TBP:To use our experience as engineering students to help inspire the next generation to pursue STEM.

III. Organization & Administration (in conjunction with another group? X Yes ___ No):The event was organized by Mr. Phipps at A.D. Henderson University School / FAU High School. We just showed up with volunteers and were fed pizza.


V. Special Problems: Few people attended, probably because we hadn’t reached out to electees yet and because the event was on a Friday night.

VI. Overall Evaluation/Results (Be Specific):Success! We were able to help the STEM program at AD Henderson put on a great event and hopefully inspire the next generation of engineers.


Attendance


1 Raphael Lucena Michael Bornstein

2 Janet Weinthal

! Raphael teaches kids about electricity using a build-a-circuit puzzle

! Michael teaches kids about balancing forces with a teamwork balancing exercise



Project name: Tau Talk & Resume Workshop Date(s) of Project: 11/02/2017 6:30– 8:00 PM

Project area: __ Community/ __ University/ __ Profession/ __ Chapter/ X Education/Liberal Culture College Engineering Social Prof. Dev.

Number of persons who participated in this project: Members: 6 Electees: 0 Other: ~35


Dr. Roger Nagel, of the Tau Beta Pi Palm Beach/Broward Alumni Chapter, gave a talk on the “Sharing Economy” to students and alumni. Pizza and soda was served. After Dr. Nagel’s talk, many alumni stayed to review student resumes and give career advice.

II. Purpose & Relationship to Objectives of TBP:The Tau Talk & Resume Workshop facilitated professional develop and continuing education. It also improved relations between alumni and students.

III. Organization & Administration (in conjunction with another group? X Yes ___ No):We planned the event with the Palm Beach/Broward Alumni Chapter. The event was held at FAU.

IV. Cost & Personal Requirements: The Alumni Chapter kindly donated $100 worth of pizza. No costs were incurred by our chapter.

V. Special Problems: The event was rescheduled after Hurricane Irma. We ordered the wrong type of pizza. Few students attended, but many alumni were there.

VI. Overall Evaluation/Results (Be Specific):While it was fun to meet and socialize with members of the alumni chapter, this was not a particularly successful event for the student chapter. We had so few students attend, which we could improve with better advertising. Furthermore, future Tau Talks should focus more on a more relevant topic.


Attendance


1 David Wilson Janet Weinthal

2 Guilherme Gorski Michael Bornstein

! Dr. Nagel gives talks about the Sharing Economy to students and (mostly) alumni

! A close-up of Dr. Nagel as he discuss the Experience Economy

3 Daisy McCoy David Cowan (advisor)



Project name: Engineering Futures Session: People Skills Date(s) of Project: 11/11/2017 10 AM


Number of persons who participated in this project: Members+Electees+Other: at least 25


Tau Bates and students from the College of Engineering joined together for an Engineering Futures Session =to learn about and become certified in People Skills. Students enjoyed eating pizza while learning.

II. Purpose & Relationship to Objectives of TBP:To give students the opportunity to develop their soft skills and learn outside of the classroom to become better engineers.

III. Organization & Administration (in conjunction with another group? X Yes ___ No):Our Engineering Futures chair coordinated with headquarters and Ms. Ellen Styles the Facilitator herself. The president reserved the room and ordered pizza. An email was sent out to the entire College of Engineering inviting them to attend the EF session. Advertising was conducted in classrooms.

IV. Cost & Personal Requirements: We spent $54 on pizza.

V. Special Problems: We forgot to make a copy of the sign-in sheet that we gave to Ms. Ellen. We also didn’t plan ahead in time to petition the Council of Student Organizations (COSO) for funds for pizza, which we will do in the future.

VI. Overall Evaluation/Results (Be Specific):Success! We had a full house of attendees and did not have to pay HQ a fee. Every attendee seemed to learn and have a great time. We liked Ms. Ellen Styles a lot and hope she’ll come back in the Fall to facilitate more sessions and talk about her NASA work.


No names to share.



Project name: EF Sessions (Team Chartering & Group Process) + NASA TalkDate(s) of Project: 4/14/2018




I. General Description:Students from the College of Engineering and Tau Bates gathered at 9 AM for Engineering Future session on Team Chartering. Following the session, Facilitator Ellen Styles presented about her work with NASA, and members ate pizza for lunch. Starting at 1 PM, we began the Group Process Engineering Futures session.

II. Purpose & Relationship to Objectives of TBP:To develop students’ soft skills, which are rarely taught in class but are absolutely necessary to success as engineers in the workplace and to provide opportunities and promote TBP’s image within the College of Engineering.

III. Organization & Administration (in conjunction with another group? ___ Yes X No):EF chair Andrew Cherisol coordinated with HQ and Ellen Styles. Webmaster Marco Pallavicini petitioned COSO to pay for pizza and the Business Services office for sodas and waters.

IV. Cost & Personal Requirements: No costs were incurred – all food and beverage was donated.

V. Special Problems: No problems - everything ran smoothly!

VI. Overall Evaluation/Results (Be Specific):The EF sessions were a success. Many Tau Bates and non-Tau Bates from the College of Engineering attended and seemed to enjoy learning. Hosting two sessions back to back was more efficient and accommodated more students schedules, increasing participation rates. Best of all, Ms. Styles presentation on her work with NASA was well received and attracted more participants.


Attendance


1 David Wilson Janet Weinthal John Cobas

! Participants discuss during an activity in the Group Process Session

2 Vanessa Plugues Kathleen McPartland


4 Andrew Cherisol Gabi Zamojski

5 Rodrigo Torres

6 John Gomez

7 Nikita Karpov



Project name: Engineering Futures: Analytical Problem Solving and Effective PresentationDate(s) of Project: 4/21/18, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM


Number of persons who participated in this project: Members: at least 25


Tau Bates and other students from the College of Engineering participated in the Analytical Problem Solving and Effective Presentation Engineering Futures sessions facilitated by Ms. Ellen Styles. Between the two sessions, we enjoyed pizza and soda on the fourth floor garden of Engineering East.

II. Purpose & Relationship to Objectives of TBP:To provide students with the opportunity to grow their analytical problem solving and effective presentation skills.

III. Organization & Administration (in conjunction with another group? X Yes ___ No):EF sessions chair coordinated with HQ and Ellen Styles. The lecture hall was reserved in advance. To advertise, multiple emails were sent out en masse to the College of Engineering and flyers were distributed relentlessly to students in the Cube (the Engineering Study area).

IV. Cost & Personal Requirements: No costs were incurred as the pizza was provided by Chartwells through COSO funding, and the drinks were furnished by business services.

V. Special Problems: We forgot to hold onto a copy of the attendance list.

VI. Overall Evaluation/Results (Be Specific):Success! Students learned a lot and enjoyed socializing and having fun. Ms. Ellen is great and we wish she’ll come back for more sessions next year. Relentless in-person advertising helped increase attendance greatly.


! Students enjoy group discussions during the Engineering Futures sessions



Project name: Tabling at the Fall Engineering Mixer Date(s) of Project: 8/30/18 at 6:00 PM




We participated in the Engineering Club Open House, an opportunity for all clubs and societies in the College of Engineering to table - advertising, distributing flyers, and answering questions to potential members.

II. Purpose & Relationship to Objectives of TBP:To raise TBP’s image on campus and potentially recruit new members in the future.

III. Organization & Administration (in conjunction with another group? X Yes ___ No):FAU Student Services and the Alpha Omega Epsilon chapter coordinated the open house. We set up a table and answered questions,

IV. Cost & Personal Requirements: We chipped in $25 dollars for refreshments along with all other participating clubs and societies.

V. Special Problems: We didn’t have enough people because we only asked officers to table. In the future, we will ask all members to participate in advertising. As an honor society, we can only give our information, not take in new members, which made the event more challenging

VI. Overall Evaluation/Results (Be Specific):We were successfully able to table and perhaps expose some people to Tau Beta Pi. Most importantly, we made our advisors and student services – the people who help us make things happen – happy.


Attendance


1 Janet Weinthal

2 Kate McPartland

3 Michael Bornstein



Project name: Ice Cream Social Date(s) of Project: 10/02/2018 4:30 – 6:00 PM




Candidates, members, and the very friendly Dr. Aalo joined together to eat ice cream, socialize, and catch up.

II. Purpose & Relationship to Objectives of TBP:The ice cream social is intended to help candidates get to know current members, improve relationships between club members, increase Tau Beta Pi spirit and bribe people into coming to the general meeting right after the ice cream social.

III. Organization & Administration (in conjunction with another group? ___ Yes X No):The chapter president went to the supermarket the day before and bought the ice cream and coordinated with the College of Engineering Advising Office to use their freezer. At the ice cream social, members worked together to distribute ice cream and the vice president crushed up oreos.

IV. Cost & Personal Requirements: Thanks to a Buy-one-get-one free sale at Publix, we spent a grand total of $23.60 for 6 half-gallons containers of ice cream, oreos, sprinkles, and chocolate syrup.

V. Special Problems: We should have taken advantage of FAU’s funding for clubs, but alas, we did not plan in advance.

VI. Overall Evaluation/Results (Be Specific):The ice cream social was a hit! Many people came and socialized and there was a definitely an increased feeling of camaraderie.


Attendance


1 Kavita Braun Janet Weinthal

2 Nikita Karpov Michael Bornstein

3 Lisandre Meyer Richard Gallant

! Nikita tells a story, Kris smiles for the camera; David is mad he doesn’t get more ice cream; Janet distributes

more ice cream.

4 David Wilson

5 Lisandre Meyer

6 Colleen Lacava

7 Shaun Swannick

8 Lindsey Mandelare

9 Dr. Aalo

10 Perry Weinthal


12 Catalina Aranzazu

13 Rodrigo Torres

14 Khalil Millwood



Project name: Bent Polishing Party Date(s) of Project: 11/7/2018 at 5:30 PM


Number of persons who participated in this project: Members: 3 Electees: 6 Other: __


Advisor David and the current and past presidents hosted electees for a Bent Polishing Party, a time to gather round, chat about Tau Beta Pi, get to know one another, and make the Bent outside of Engineering West beautiful in the process.

II. Purpose & Relationship to Objectives of TBP:To give electees to get to know one another and chapter leadership and to facilitate a sense of pride in Tau Bate Pi by beautifying our symbol on campus.

III. Organization & Administration (in conjunction with another group? ___ Yes X No):Electees and officers were invited to attend and to meet in front of the Bent at Engineering East.



VI. Overall Evaluation/Results (Be Specific):Success! We made friends, got to know each other better, and made the bent pretty in time for the Initiation Ceremony.


Attendance


1 Kris Stewart Janet Weinthal Joshua Tashbar

2 David Cowan (advisor) Chris Romaine

3 Faisal Altamimi

4 Stepahnie Olson

5 Brian Lages

! Gathering round the Bent at Engineering West

6 Bert King

� Advisor David shows Stephanie and Bert the best way to shine the Bent



Project name: NERD Ball Date(s) of Project: 12/01/17 6:00 PM




Tau Beta Pi was invited to join the other engineering clubs and societies for the NERD Ball – a dinner and awards ceremony celebrating the accomplishments of FAU’s engineering clubs and societies. We enjoyed dinner and socializing with one another and our friends in other clubs and societies.

II. Purpose & Relationship to Objectives of TBP:To engage with others and promote a sense of school pride.

III. Organization & Administration (in conjunction with another group? X Yes ___ No):The event was hosted by the Engineering Student Council - a coalition of all the College of Engineering’s clubs and societies, including our chapter. We nominated some members for the awards.


V. Special Problems: We did not plan well enough in advance and therefore did not put together a good nomination packet.

VI. Overall Evaluation/Results (Be Specific):Success! We had a lot of fun socializing and celebrating our accomplishments. Although none of our nominees won an award, many of our members won awards through their work with other chapters.


Attendance


1 Kris Stewart Janet Weinthal

2 Kaan Tasbas Michael Bornstein

3 Rodrigo Torres Kate McPartland

! Florida Epsilon Chapter at the NERD Ball

4 Lisandre Meyer Dr. Unvichian (advisor)

5 Miro Homuta

6 Brandon Nava

7 Rachel Tharp

8 Daisy McCoy

9 Matthew Arrebato

10 Angel Macias

11 Teresa Villalon



Project name: Advertising in the Fundamental of Engineering ClassDate(s) of Project: 1/18/18 at 4:00 PM and 1/22/18 at 10:00 AM




The president went to the Fundamentals of Engineering classes and briefly explained about what Tau Beta Pi is and also advertised for our upcoming Engineering Futures Sessions and Engineering BBQ, distributing flyers/pamphlets for both.

II. Purpose & Relationship to Objectives of TBP:Many students are unfamiliar with Tau Beta Pi and so ignore our invitations when they receive them. Presenting to students at the beginning of their engineering classes in their freshmen/sophomore year will hopefully make them remember and want to join Tau Beta Pi in the future.

III. Organization & Administration (in conjunction with another group? X Yes ___ No):We asked Dr. DeGroff for permission to present in her class and she very kindly helped us to find the best time.

IV. Cost & Personal Requirements: No costs were incurred, but we did use a lot of flyers.

V. Special Problems: Would have looked better if we had more than one Tau Bate presenting.

VI. Overall Evaluation/Results (Be Specific):Success! We were able to expose students to Tau Beta Pi and many of them did attend our Engineering BBQ a few weeks later.


Attendance


1 Janet Weinthal



Project name: Engineering BBQ Date(s) of Project: 2/3/18, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM


Number of persons who participated in this project: Members: >20 Other: >20


Tau Beta Pi invited members, electees, and the entire College of Engineering to join us for an Engineering BBQ at nearby Spanish River Park. The event was open to FAU students and we were joined by students of other majors who seemed curious about engineering. People enjoyed playing volleyball and chess and socializing. We ate burgers/hot dogs, chips, and toasted marshmallows.

II. Purpose & Relationship to Objectives of TBP:1) To provide opportunities for students to interact and socialize outside of the normal classroom, growing their network for today and the future; and 2) To boost Tau Beta Pi’s Image and name as an organization that works to make opportunities for everyone.

III. Organization & Administration (in conjunction with another group? X Yes ___ No):Member Chris Romaine negotiated with COSO on our behalf to purchase food and supplies. COSO placed an order for pickup with Walmart on the morning of the BBQ, which the President and Vice President picked up. Although we did most of the planning, our IEEE chapter brought some soda and their president did some of the BBQ-ing. An email about the event was sent out to the College of Engineering. Recording Secretary Kate designed the flyers, which were then distributed relentlessly to people walking around in the halls and sitting in the study area of Engineering East.

IV. Cost & Personal Requirements: We didn’t spend a dime: COSO paid for it all.

V. Special Problems: 1) We forgot to use a sign-in sheet or track attendance. For future events, I recommend

making a fun, themed guest book or poster that people to motivate people to sign in for fun rather than as a task.

2) Six hours is way too long. For future events, I recommend no more than three and a half hours and starting no earlier than 11:45 AM.

3) We didn’t order supplies for smores. Two girls (non-Tau Bates) went out and bought marshmallows and sticks for everyone – which were a huge hit. I recommend adding smore makings (graham crackers, marshmallows, chocolate, and sticks) to the list.

4) We ordered weird soda flavors. Just get Coke, Diet Coke, and Sprite – keep it simple.

VI. Overall Evaluation/Results (Be Specific):

Success! There was food and fun. Everyone enjoyed talking to each other. The event allowed us to bring together the whole College of Engineering and also get the Tau Beta Pi name out there.

VII. Index of Exhibits: //Incomplete list based off of my memory

Attendance


1 Chris Romaine Michael Bornstein Colter Revak

2 Marco Pallavicini Kate McPartland Adam Prey

3 Kris Stewart Gabi Zamojski Justin Dunn

4 Daisy McCoy Janet Weinthal

5 Bert King

6 Stephanie Olson

7 Brandon Nava

8 Joshua Tashbar

9 Perry Weinthal

10 Kavita Braun

11 Catalina Aranzazu


Nikita Karpov

! An intense game of chess

!

The girls enjoy the BBQ

! The victors walk back from the volleyball courts

! Toasting marshmallows



Project name: Ice Cream Social Date(s) of Project: 2/15/2018 4:30 – 6:00 PM


Number of persons who participated in this project: Members: 22 Candidates: 7 Other: 2

Hours spent on this project: Organizing: 5 Participating: 1.5

I. General Description:Candidates, members, Dr. Pavlovic, and our advisor, Dr. Ungvichian, joined together to eat ice cream, socialize, and catch up.

II. Purpose & Relationship to Objectives of TBP:The ice cream social is intended to help candidates get to know current members, improve relationships between club members, increase Tau Beta Pi spirit and bribe people into coming to the general meeting right after the ice cream social.

III. Organization & Administration (in conjunction with another group? ___ Yes X No):Member Nafisa Shikdar designed a beautiful flyer in advance. Member Raphael Lucena distributed flyers to all faculty and staff in Engineering East three days before. Member Andrew Cherisol went to the supermarket the day of to buy the ice cream and cones. At the ice cream social, members worked together to distribute ice cream.

IV. Cost & Personal Requirements: We spent $34 on 8 half-gallons of ice cream and a pack of cones. One of our members went to Publix and bought ice cream and cones.

V. Special Problems: We should have taken advantage of FAU’s funding for clubs, but alas, we still did not plan in advance.

VI. Overall Evaluation/Results (Be Specific):The ice cream social was a hit! Many people came and socialized and there was a definitely an increased feeling of camaraderie. There was even more people there than last time.


Attendance


1 Kavita Braun Kate McPartland Adam Prey

2 Rachel Tharp Janet Weinthal Ricky Altamorre

3 Brian Lages Richard Gallant John Cobas

4 Kris Stewart Kevin Wilson

5 Perry Weinthal Guerla Altena

6 Teresa Vollalon Iryna Vinichuk

7 Bert King Anwar Yasin

8 Catalina Aranzazu

9 Daisy McCoy

10 Lisandre Myers

11 Dr. Ungvichian

12 Andrew Cherisol



Project name: Tabling at Engineering Week Kickoff Date(s) of Project: __




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II. Purpose & Relationship to Objectives of TBP:__

III. Organization & Administration (in conjunction with another group? ___ Yes ___ No):__

IV. Cost & Personal Requirements: __

V. Special Problems: __

VI. Overall Evaluation/Results (Be Specific):__


Attendance


1 Oceane Boulais Janet Weinthal

2 Kris Stewart

3 Kaan Tasbas

4 Lisandre Meyers

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Project name: Bent Polishing Party Date(s) of Project: 3/12/18 6:00 PM




The president and the chapter advisor led two group of electees to polish the bents in front of Engineering West and Engineering East, respectively. Each group polished the bents for an hour while chatting.

II. Purpose & Relationship to Objectives of TBP:1) To give electees the opportunity to talk with the president and chapter advisor of the club

and ask questions; 2) To give electees the opportunity to know each other better; and 3) To establish a sense of pride in Tau Beta Pi by making our symbol on campus clean and beautiful.

III. Organization & Administration (in conjunction with another group? ___ Yes X No):The president went to the store and brought brasso, and coordinated with the chapter advisor to establish the time and date. An email was sent to all electees and all members to invite them to the Bent Polishing Party.

IV. Cost & Personal Requirements: We spent $10 on Brasso.

V. Special Problems: Although we invited them, no members attended the event. In future semesters, we will encourage members to join electees more, perhaps by bribing them with candy.

VI. Overall Evaluation/Results (Be Specific):Success! Electees and the president and chapter advisor got the opportunity to get to know each other better. By the end of the bent polishing party, everyone shared a sense of pride and camaraderie into making the bent beautiful again.


Attendance


1 David Cowan (chapter advisor) Jorge Pena

2 Janet Weinthal Mazen Hafez

! �Mansour and Nico polish intently at Engineering East

3 Mansour Allenze

4 Boadie Matts

5 Nico Steele

6 Justin Dunn

7 Robert Ramdhan

8 Julianna Wandell

! Jorge, Mansour, Boadie, and Nico pose with the freshly polished Bent



Project name: Run-off-the-Pi 5k & Advertising Date(s) of Project: 3/14/18, and 3/15/18




I. General Description:On Pi Day, two members tabled in front of the College of Engineering study area to sell Pi Day 5K T-shirts and advertise for the 5K. The Day after Pi Day, Tau Bates and other engineers from the college of engineering ran a 5K the day after Pu day around FAU’s racetrack. The event promoted health and fitness. Also had a live DJ and photographer. Each participant received water bottles and racer numbered headbands.

II. Purpose & Relationship to Objectives of TBP:To create a sense of community between members of the College of Engineering, and to promote TBP’s image in the College of Engineering.

III. Organization & Administration (in conjunction with another group? ___ Yes X No):The event was organized by the social chair, who reached out to the DJ

IV. Cost & Personal Requirements: Headbands cost $25. Both the DJ fee and the waterbottles were funded by the university.

V. Special Problems: We had originally intended to hold the 5K on Pi day, but Wednesday are track days at the university and it had to be rescheduled. Minimal advertising meant very few people attended the 5K. The headbands were neither practical nor popular.

VI. Overall Evaluation/Results (Be Specific):Those who attended had a ton of fun and were able to expand their social circles! Unfortunately, due to poor planning and execution, few people attended. From this, we learn to plan farther in advance, to spend less money, and to give greater oversight to those planning events.


Attendance


1 Marquita Scott Daisy McCoy (social chair)

! The DJ!

! Two runners from the College of Engineering

! Group picture (Runners & Volunteers)

2 Kaan Tasbas Janet Weinthal

3 Nafisa Shikdar

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