NSBE-IAE2012-2013

Indianapolis Alumni ExtensionGeneral Body MeetingJanuary 18, 2013

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERSALUMNI EXTENSIONUILD THE NSBE PROFESSIONAL BRAND”

National Society of Black Engineers

NSBE’s Mission

• NSBE’s Mission is…

“to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel

academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community”

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NSBE Business Overview

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• Annual Convention – March 2013– REGISTER TODAY!– IAE Opportunities

• Volunteer – headquarters management, workshops, entertainment events, greeters

• IAE/Cummins hosting Tuesday night network reception• IAE/Cummins hosting Friday Night Convention Entertainment

• National/Regional Elections– Applications due in early March– Check Regional AE and National AE websites for applications

deadlines– Both elections take place at Annual Convention

• Chapter Delegate vote

National/Regional News

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• Institute of Chapter Development– 2 submissions to National Programs Chair this year– IAE submitted first submission in October 2012– Received feedback from Regional Alumni Programs Chair– IAE asked to be the benchmark for the Region for the

outstanding work thus far• Alignment with 2012-2013 IAE Vision

– Chapter of the Year Mindset– Professional Branding– Operational Excellence– Membership Mindset

Regional Update - ICDInstitute of Chapter Development

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• Welcome New IAE Programs Chair!– Previous Programs Chair, Mike Obu, has relocated to Iowa

• Working for Alcoa• IAE wishes him the best of luck and truly appreciates his service!

– Jenai Alexis volunteered to step in as interim Programs Chair– Contact: pdc@nsbe-iae.org

• Bylaw Amendments– Will be distributed via link– Please review and send feedback/questions to Chairperson– Will be updated and voted on by the IAE Executive Board in Feb

• Elections– Think about how you want to serve IAE– Election packets will be distributed

AdministrativeBianca Brown, Chair (chair@nsbe-iae.org)

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• IAE Needs Your Help!!• Annual Convention Chapter Delegates

– Each chapter gets 2 votes in all National and Regional Alumni elections• Responsible for attending all delegate meetings and Candidate sessions• Responsible for voting on behalf of the chapter – selecting candidates and

voting on proposals during designated times• Let Bianca know if you are interested (chair@nsbe-iae.org)

• Indianapolis Minority Joint Professional Committee– IAE is an IMJPC founding organization– 2 IAE representatives are needed to serve on 2013 committee– Attend 2012 Holiday Soul event wrap-up meeting – Tuesday January 22

• 6:30PM – 8:00PM - Old National Bank in Broad Ripple at 6135 North College – Will represent IAE in the planning for the 2013 event

IAE Representatives NeededBianca Brown, Chair (chair@nsbe-iae.org)

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• To receive IAE Communications, visit the following:– Email Distribution List:

• Please send an email to NSBE_IAE-subscribe@yahoogroups.com – Website

• www.nsbe-iae.org– Facebook

• http://www.facebook.com/pages/NSBE-Indianapolis- Alumni-Extension/114787101883556?ref=hl

– Twitter• https://twitter.com/NSBE_IAE

– IAE Newsletter• Found on website: Communications/Newsletter/Fall 2012

CommunicationsDanielle Bell, Secretary (secretary@nsbe-iae.org)

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• IAE Membership: – Send an email to vchair@nsbe-iae.org– Dues:

• $50 National • $30 Local IAE • Payments can be made online or in person (see Vice Chairperson)

• Chapter Polos– IAE will be wearing them at Annual Convention! Place your order TODAY!– Email vchair@nsbe-iae.org with your name and shirt size to place an order to make

payment arrangements– Next Order Date: February 17, 2013– First 10 local members to sign up, get 10% discount (Pay $15 instead of $25)

• Upcoming Membership Events– February Dinner Meeting – TBD (Tentatively 3rd Friday)– IAE Annual Convention Leadership Reception

• Tuesday March 26 from 7PM – 9PM – New Orleans on the Avenue

MembershipOlaide Quadry, Vice Chair (vchair@nsbe-iae.org)

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• How Members can get involved– Greater Indianapolis NSBE Jr.

• Volunteer with events• Mentor students

– MEPI NSBE Jr. • Volunteer in activities (2nd Saturday of every month)

– Contact: pci@nsbe-iae.org • Upcoming Events

– Study Tables : IAE members help tutor PCI students• College Branch Library (42nd and College Ave.)• Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, 12PM-4PM

Pre-College Initiative (PCI)LaJoi Shelton-Woodard, PCI Chair (pci@nsbe-iae.org)

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• How members can get involved– Mentor a collegiate member– Attend CI (joint programming) events– Attend NSBE collegiate events– Contact: ci@nsbe-iae.org

• Upcoming Events– National Engineers Week (Feb 17-23)

• Raytheon Day and Cummins Day

College Initiative (CI) Angelos Erilus, CI Chair (ci@nsbe-iae.org)

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• How members can get involved– Participate in Community Service Events

• Upcoming Events– National Engineer’s Week activities

• Engineering Day at the Indianapolis Children's Museum – Saturday February 23, 2013 from 9AM – 4PM– More information will be sent out on how you can sign up

– MENtor Opportunity• Male mentors needed for the Tindley Prep School for Young Men• Meet with the mentee(s) at least twice a month• Contact Chinwe Aneke (communit@nsbe-iae.org) for more information

Community ServiceChinwe Aneke, Community Service Chair (community@nsbe-iae.org)

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Professional Development

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NSBE Elections Overview

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• Personal Development– Enhance interpersonal skills

• Professional Development– Leadership development– Professional skill-set/toolbox enhancement

• Leverage/Grow current skill-set – Gain new skills• Giving back/serve NSBE

– Passion• Fun!• Networking

Why Serve?

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• National/Regional Alumni Board positions• Local IAE Executive Board/Committee Leads

– Chair– Vice-Chair– Secretary– Treasurer– Programs Chair– Web Coordinator– PR/Publications Lead– PCI Chair– CI Chair– Community Service Chair– Professional Development Chair– Membership Chair– Finance Chair

How you can Serve?

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• Come out and fellowship!

• Hear from your Leaders– Learn more about their Roles, Responsibilities and what they’ve

gained from serving

• Take nominations for 2012-2013 IAE Executive Board positions– Please review Elections Packet

February Dinner MeetingIAE Leadership Perspective