September 4, 2008, 6pmBSU Lounge

NSBE Mission“To INCREASE the number of

CULTURALLY responsible black engineers who EXCEL

academically, SUCCEED professionally, &

POSITIVELY impact the community.”

AgendaAdministrative ZoneMembership ZonePrograms ZoneFinance ZoneCommunications Zone

AgendaThe Direction of the Chapter

Calendar of EventsQuestions & Answers

Administrative ZoneMembers: PresidentCommittees

Executive Board Oversees the direction of the Chapter Liaison between CEB and ZEB, REB, and RAEB Monitors the Development of Projects & Activities

Conference Planning Committee Assists in the Planning of Attendance at the FZC,

FRC, SRC, and Annual National Convention

Membership ZoneMembers: Vice-President, PCICommittees

Freshman Committee (VP) Leadership Training for the Freshmen Members

President Vice-President Treasurer Secretary

Develops Chapter Chant, T-Shirt Design, & Enacts PAC’s.

Assists in the Planning of the Final Banquet

Membership ZoneSteering Committee (VP)

Work on Constitutional Developments

Research & Communications Committee (VP) Produces the Chapter Newsletter Maintains the Chapter Website Provides Technical Excellence Workshops & Events

Pre-College Initiative Committee (PCI) Meets with PCI Members at Boston Latin School Develops Programs to Enrich the PCI Chapter

Programs ZoneMembers: Programs & PR ChairCommittees

Programs Committee (Programs) Develops New & Innovative Chapter Programs Provides Chapter with Community Service Opportunities Assists with the Chapter Development Program

Public Relations Committee (PR) Researches & Provides Chapter with Business Relationships Advertises & Promotes Corporate Information Sessions &

Workshops

Finance ZoneMembers: TreasurerCommittees

Finance Committee Provides Chapter with a Financial Vitality Workshop Handles Chapter Finances (Lightly) Assists the Conference Planning Committee

Please Note:If You Would Like to Serve as Treasurer of the

Chapter, You Must Have Served on the Finance Committee for One Academic Year.

Communications ZoneMembers: SecretaryCommittees

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

Events

The Direction of the ChapterNew Implementations

Conference Planning CommitteeFreshmen Committee (Leadership

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

The Direction of the ChapterChapter Objectives:

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

RecordIncrease Committee InvolvementSolidify Our Chapter’s CommunicationEncourage Participation in Technical

Research

The Direction of the ChapterTransparent Executive Board

Meetings Open to the General BodyLogistics:

Dates & Times Announced via E-Mail Agendas Available for General Body 24 Hours Prior to

Meeting Minutes Posted Online within 24 Hours of EBM Closing Meetings are Open for Discussion & Action Items,

but Voting is Closed

Apprentice Program is Year-Round

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

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

The Direction of the ChapterConferences & Conventions

Chapter Sponsorship Application Must Participate in At Least One Committee Based off of the 1991-92 Sponsorship Application

(minus the 2 Page Essay)

Travel Dates Fall Zone Conference (October 18, 2008) Fall Regional Conference (November 6-9, 2008) Annual National Convention (March 25-29, 2008)

Calendar of EventsSeptember Events

NSBE Days I & II (September 3 & 4, 2008)NSBE Convocation (September 7, 2008)Career Week (September 15 - 19, 2008)

Resume Workshop (September 15, 2008) P&G Informational Session (September 16, 2008) Microsoft & NSBE Study Break (September 17,

2008) Fall Career Fair (September 18, 2008)

2nd General Body Meeting (September 21, 2008)

Questions & AnswersCheck out NSBE at…The National site:

nsbe.orgThe Regional site:

nsbe.org/region1The Chapter site:

web.mit.edu/nsbe/www

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