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NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS

REGION III CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP PACKET | 2015-16

National Society of Black Engineers | Region III 2015 - 2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Letter from the Regional Finance Chair ………..……. 3

About NSBE ……………………………...…………….. 4

Region III Overview …………………………………… 5

2015 FRC Information …………………………………. 6-16

FRC Career Fair 7-9

FRC Partnership Opportunities 10-13

In-Kind Donations 13

PCI Events 14-15

Community Outreach Opportunities 16

Appendix …………………………………………..…… 17

*Abbreviations:

BCA – Board of Corporate Affiliates

FRC – Fall Regional conference

PCI – Pre-College Initiative

RLC – Regional Leadership Conference

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LETTER FROM FINANCE

Greetings,

On behalf of the National Society of Black Engineers, I would like to say that we are honored that your organization is interested in getting involved in our society.

As an engineering student, in the past, I've been labeled anti-social, works better alone, unable to dress properly, and more. Yet, just earlier this summer I was asked to speak about engineering to a room full of high school students. One of my friends was amazed, saying I seem to know everyone these days, while another told me I'm always making conversations with complete strangers. This character development is not something I got through school, but through my involvement in the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). For example, consider that two years ago I didn't even know how to tie a tie, let alone the meaning of business professional. All things I learned through NSBE.

Your partnership with Region III is an opportunity to connect with leaders. We are known as the "Power House" Region, not only due to our large membership, but also due to our history of producing dynamic leaders that affect change throughout the organization. With the National Directive of membership engagement, it is our mission to develop engineers that are effective in the work force, portray team leadership characteristics and solve problems that go beyond just looking at numbers.

Between our Regional Leadership Conference (RLC), Fall Regional Conference (FRC), and additional membership programs throughout the fiscal year, we have invaluable recruiting, branding and

outreach opportunities for your company. One of our past favorites has been the FRC Career

Fair. Here you will have access to students trained to perform in a professional environment.

It is an opportunity to recruit students that live by the mission of academic excellence,

professional development and community involvement. With last year being one of our

largest FRCs we've had in recent years, we are building on that success and anticipating

an even better Regional Conference.

Thank you for your time and consideration. If you have any questions,

comments or concerns please feel free to contact me. I look forward to working with you

to help facilitate our most successful year to date, both yours and ours. As always, stay

THREE R3ADY!

Sincerely,

Randall J. Arthurs 2015-2016 Region III Finance Chair | NSBE

Email: [email protected] | Direct: (480) 332-3495

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ABOUT NSBE

NSBE

The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), with over 30,000 members, is one of the

largest student-run organizations in the United States. NSBE is comprised of more than four hundred

chapters that represent collegiate, alumni and pre-collegiate members in the United States, Africa, Asia,

Canada, Europe and the Caribbean.

NSBE had its genesis in April 1975 in Region IV on the campus of Purdue University. Its

founders were 6 highly motivated young men (Anthony Harris, Brian Harris, Stanley L. Kirtley, John

W. Logan Jr., Edward A. Coleman and George A. Smith). In 1976, NSBE was incorporated under Section

501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code as a nonprofit organization in the State of Texas.

About NSBE Region III

The National Society of Black Engineers is divided into six regions. Region III is composed of

all chapters that lie in the southeastern United States, as well as international chapters in Latin America,

South America, and the Caribbean. The specific states under our portfolio include Alabama, Florida,

Kentucky, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee. This region is informally known as “The Power House

Region,” due to our history of producing dynamic leaders in the organization. We are currently almost

4000 members strong, a direct result of our member’s active community involvement and outreach

programs.

NSBE Mission

To increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the

community

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REGION III OVERVIEW

Alabama

Alabama A&M University

Auburn University

Oakwood University

Tuskegee University

ITT Technical Institute - Bessemer

University of Alabama – Birmingham

University of Alabama - Huntsville

University of Alabama – Tuscaloosa

University of South Alabama

Florida

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

Florida A&M/Florida State University

Florida A&M University - STEM

Florida Institute of Technology

Florida International University

Florida Gulf Coast University

University of Central Florida

University of Florida

University of Miami

University of North Florida

University of South Florida

University of West Florida

Valencia College

Mississippi

Jackson State University

Mississippi State University

University of Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi

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Kentucky

University of Kentucky

University of Louisville

Georgia

Atlanta Metropolitan College

Atlanta University Center

Blazer Core of Engineering

Fort Valley State University

Georgia Institute of Technology

Georgia Southern University

Mercer University

Savannah State University

Southern Polytechnic State University

University of Georgia

Tennessee

Christian Brothers University

Tennessee State University

Tennessee Tech University

University of Memphis

University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

University of Tennessee – Knoxville

Vanderbilt University

International

College of the Bahamas

Edward Waters College

Stellenbosch University

University of Technology – Jamaica

University of Trinidad and Tobago O’Meara

University of the Virgin Islands

University of the West Indies – St. Augustine

FALL REGIONAL CONFERENCE

Hilton Memphis Hotel | Memphis, TN November 6th – 8th, 2015

The premier event for each region is the Fall Regional Conference (FRC). This conference is held

annually and allows corporate partners an opportunity to interact with NSBE Collegiate and Pre-

Collegiate members, as well as to emphasize personal and professional development amongst our

members. The 2015 NSBE Region III Fall Regional Conference will take place in Memphis, Tennessee

from November 6th through 8th at the Hilton Memphis Hotel. Logistical details, such as hotel, flight,

and shipping information, will be sent in the confirmation packet upon confirmation of attendance.

Wish you were here


FRC POWER HOUSE PARTNER: $15,000*

This partner level offers the opportunity to get unparalleled exposure throughout the conference . This partner

will be distinguished as the sole sponsor for the closing session, locking out any co-sponsor for the event. This

is only offered to one company on a first come first serve basis.

Benefits:

Full benefits of the Closing Session

Opportunity to be the keynote speaker at Closing Session

Honored as the Power house Takeover Partner at Opening and General Session

Video presentation during General Session (see General Session on page 15)

All the benefits of a Platinum Partner at the Career Fair

Four (4) additional Corporate Conference Registrations

Two (2) page advertisement in the Fall Conference Program Packet

Opportunity to host a Workshop at FRC (topic subject to approval)

Opportunity to host a Hospitality Suite at no charge (must provide food and beverage)

*Cost of Food and A/V charges are NOT included in Sponsorship Cost.

FRC CAREER FAIR

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PLATINUM PARTNER: $6,000 Benefits:

Two (2) exhibitor tables at the FRC Career Fair

One (1) on-site interview booth

Six (6) Corporate Conference Registrations

One (1) full page B/W advertisement in the Fall Conference Program Packet

Company logo in Guidebook mobile app. during the Fall Regional Conference

Company logo with web link displayed on the NSBE Region III website until April 1, 2016

Recognition as Platinum Partner at Opening and Closing Session

Preferred placement on career floor (first come first serve for Platinum Partners)

FRC CAREER FAIR

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Benefits:

One (1) exhibitor table at the FRC Career Fair

One (1) on-site interview booth

Four (4) Corporate Conference Registrations

One (1) half-page B/W advertisement in the Fall Conference Program Packet


Recognition as Gold Partner at Opening and Closing Session

Preferred placement on career floor (first come first serve for Gold Partners)

Benefits:


Three (3) Corporate Conference Registrations

One (1) quarter-page B/W advertisement in the Fall Conference Program Packet


GOLD PARTNER: $4,800

SILVER PARTNER: $3,800

Benefits: One (1) exhibitor table at the FRC Career Fair Two (2) Corporate Conference Registrations

BRONZE PARTNER: $3,300


PATRON (NON-PROFIT) PARTNER: $720 Benefits:


Two (2) Corporate Conference Registrations

Organization logo in the Fall Conference Program Packet

FRC CAREER FAIR

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Benefits:


Two (2) Corporate Conference Registrations

University logo in the Fall Conference Program Packet

One (1) Interview Booth from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM on the same day as the Fall Regional Conference Career Fair.

* Only available to Partners or BCA

UNIVERSITY PARTNER: $360

INTERVIEW SUITE: $500

One (1) Conference Registration that includes access to the Career & College Fair, competitions, workshops, and Closing Session.

*BCA - Board of Corporate Affiliates

ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION (BCA): $100

One (1) Conference Registration that includes access to the Career & College Fair, competitions, workshops, and Closing Session.

ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION (NON-BCA): $150


POWER HOUSE OPENING SESSION: $5,000 This opening session provides an opportunity to be the first partner to welcome the members in attendance to the professional and leadership experience of the Fall Regional Conference. This event sets the tone of excellence for the entire event.

Benefits:

Honored as the sponsor of the Power House Opening Session during the event

Premier speaker opportunity for conference attendees (approx. 15 min)

Ability to establish the atmosphere for the conference by being the first partner that our members interact with at the Fall Regional Conference

Total Sponsors Seeking: 1

FRC EVENTS

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As the culminating event for the conference, Closing Session is one of the signature events. As all attendees normally attend this event, it is also a premier opportunity for corporate branding. A company representative will have the opportunity to address the audience with a speech. Additional corporate representatives are also invited to attend, providing a unique opportunity to network with attendees.

Benefits:

Honored as the sponsor of the Closing Session during the event

Corporate speaker opportunity (approx. 15 min)

Premier sponsorship branding includes marquee banner, sponsor logo listed prominently on FRC Program Packet

Company name featured on event banner

Corporate representation at event (maximum 6)

Total Sponsors Seeking: 2 at $5,000

*Cost includes A/V and Food

CLOSING SESSION: $5,000* PER SPONSOR

In addition to the career fair, as a Region III Corporate Partner, you also have the opportunity to sponsor

events that promote branding, recruiting, and community outreach goals of your organization. Many of these

events work to complement the success to your corporation at the career fair. Event sponsors must first select a

career fair partnership level. Higher level partners get first preference to sponsor events.


GENERAL SESSION: $5,000 The general session occurs on the Saturday morning of the conference. The event provides an opportunity for your company to address all the attendees of the conference just before the career fair opens.

Benefits:

Honored as the sponsor of the General Session during the event

Premier speaker opportunity for conference attendees (approx. 8 min)

Ability to promote your company’s presence and location at the career fair


FRC EVENTS

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GRADUATING SENIORS RECEPTION: $2,500* The Graduating Senior Reception is an event for all students who will be graduating within the academic year. This event is held in conjunction with the NSBE Professionals chapter to guide graduating seniors as they transition to the workforce. Corporate partners have the opportunity to present directly to students to speak about their company and also to provide useful insight for them to better prepare for the professional world. Benefits:

Access to graduating seniors in attendance at the Fall Regional Conference

Speaker opportunity to interact directly with students

Premier networking opportunity with students

Event publicity in Fall Conference Program Packet

Corporate Representation at event (maximum 6) Total Sponsors Seeking: 1 *Cost of Food and A/V charges are NOT included in Sponsorship Cost.

The NSBE Hackathon is a competition which showcases the technical skills of our computer savvy members. The event gives approximately 50 collegiate members 24 hrs to write code that will solve a presented problem. At the end, teams will present their work to a panel of judges. Prizes will be distributed to first, second and third place teams.

Benefits:

Honored as the sponsor of the Region III NSBE Hackathon

Opportunity to serve as one of the judges on the panel

Opportunity to provide the problem for the competition (subject to approval)

*Total Sponsors Seeking: 1

NSBE Hackathon: $3,000*


FRC EVENTS

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APEX NETWORKING RECEPTION: $1,500 * PER SPONSOR

Come mix and mingle with our highest academic achievers at the NSBE Region III Academic Pyramid of Excellence (APEx) networking reception. This event exclusively features students with a 3.0+ GPA in one room. With a more relaxed atmosphere than the Career Fair, this pre-screening event allows students to showcase who they are outside of what is listed on their resume. BCA Companies are free to attend this event.

Benefits:

Corporate Partner will be afforded an opportunity to display a company banner during this event

Access to high level academic achievers

Corporate Representation at event (maximum of 4)

Total Sponsors Seeking: 2 at $1,500

* Cost of Food and A/V charges are NOT included in Sponsorship Cost.

Partners have the opportunity to invite members to an evening of appetizers to gain a greater knowledge of their character, goals and expectations without being limited to information received from an interview. A branding opportunity will also be available for the corporate partner to display a company banner during this event.

Benefits:

Opportunity for one on one interaction with members the day before the career fair

Opportunity to showcase company in a more creative and relaxed environment

Multiple sponsors permitted

* Cost of Food and A/V charges are NOT included in Sponsorship Cost.

HOSPITALITY SUITE: $750 + COST OF FOOD AND BEVERAGES*

FRC is a great networking opportunity for chapter leaders across the region. During this reception, Chapter Presidents learn and share information about events and activities that their respective chapters are hosting, as well as share best leadership practices. Corporate Partners will have the opportunity to communicate with leaders in a more relaxed environment, while simultaneously providing students with mentoring and networking opportunities.

Benefits:

Access to NSBE’s chapter presidents, the primary points of contact for each chapter

Sponsor name and logo highlighted during event

Opportunity to display corporate banner

Corporate Representation at event (maximum of 6)

Total Sponsors Seeking: 1 *Cost of Food and A/V charges are NOT included in Sponsorship Cost.

POWER HOUSE PRESIDENTS BREAKFAST: $2,500*


Conference attendees will receive laptop/book bags as memorabilia for attending the conference with the NSBE logo, conference dates/location and sponsors names and logos. This sponsorship will provide the company great branding opportunities. Quote for 800 bags and lanyards.

Benefits:

Corporate Sponsor will have the company logo featured on the conference bags for all attendees

Corporate Sponsor will have the company name and logo featured on the lanyards


FRC CONFERENCE BAGS & LANYARDS: $3,000

FRC EVENTS

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The Fall Regional Conference Program Booklets will provide all attendees with all programming including: conference itinerary, list of sponsors, workshops, special guests, and society information.

Benefits:

Corporate Sponsor will be recognized as the official sponsor for the programs booklet

Corporate Sponsor will receive two (2) full color pages of advertisement and recognition


Donating to FRC gives your company the opportunity to advertise on donated items as well as recognition in the Conference Program Packet. In kind donations include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Company Pens, Notepads, and small giveaways

• FRC Planning Committee Shirts

• Fifteen (15) Laptops (Workshops and Cyber Café)*

• Ten (10) LCD Projectors (Workshops)

• Four (4) Laser Printers (Cyber Café and Conference Headquarters)*

*Options subject to availability of a Cyber Café

Benefits: Supporting Regional Conferences through in-kind donations allows a great opportunity for brand exposure throughout that conference. The company name and/or logo can be displayed on donated items along with addition agreed upon terms. Benefits for in kind donations are on a case by case basis.

FRC PROGRAM BOOKLETS: $1,000

IN KIND DONATIONS


PCI EVENTS

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NSBE TAKEOVER: $2,500* PER SPONSOR The NSBE Takeover is a Region III signature event that is focused on strengthening the pipeline for minority students in engineering disciplines. During this event, conference participants will host an engineering fair and seminar at a local high school or middle school in Memphis, TN, with the hopes of exposing more inner city students to STEM and NSBE. Company partners will have the opportunity to have representatives participate and present in the expo and seminar portions of the event. Here is an opportunity for your company to not only help NSBE mission, but to increase your company’s diversity mission and goals as well.

Benefits:

Opportunity to network with collegiate conference participants

Exposure to pre-collegiate students

Recognition in all marketing and promotional materials

Opportunity to host a workshop at FRC

*Total Sponsors Seeking: 2 @ $2,500

Keeping with the mission of positively impacting the community, our Pre-College Initiative events are

geared towards reaching out to high school and middle schools students within our communities. These

events provide corporate partners an opportunity to imprint on future generation as well as network with our

collegiate members that manage and host the events.

Connect

Inspire

Develop


NSBE is partnering with Black Girls CODE for a “Build an APP in a Day” workshop. This event will encourage young convention attendees to enhance their technical skills and build their awareness about application design and game development. The event targets 25 middle school members and 25 high school members.

Benefits:

Exposure to pre-collegiate and collegiate students



*Total Sponsors Seeking: 2 @ $1,500

OPERATION CODE: $1,500* PER SPONSOR

LEAVING A LEGACY PCI LUNCHEON: $2,000* PER SPONSOR Here lies a great opportunity for your company to increase its community outreach portfolio. The goal is to inspire the younger generation of students to take on the challenges of academics and aspire to change the world. The event will provide an opportunity to present to approximately 200 pre-collegiate NSBE members.

Benefits:

Opportunity to address the students for the duration of the luncheon (topic subject to approval)


Corporate Representation at event (maximum 6)

*Total Sponsors Seeking: 2

* Cost includes A/V and Food & Beverage

PCI EVENTS

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Connect to PCI students on a rotating basis, along side a select handful of collegiate members. It is an opportunity to invest into the younger generation, while being exposed to top quality collegiate students. An event host will be provide to assist in the flow of the event.

Benefits:

Exposure to pre-collegiate and collegiate students



Total Sponsors Seeking: 6 @ $500

*Cost includes A/V and Snacks

SPEED MENTORING SESSION: $500* PER SPONSOR


Region III provides various scholarships to its members through regional and corporate support. Through our scholarship programs, monetary awards are given to individuals who have excelled academically, succeeded professionally and have positively impacted the community. Scholarships will be awarded to two NSBE Jr. members, three collegiate members and one professional member. Scholarship criteria open to negotiations. Contact Randall Arthurs at [email protected] for further selection and logistics details.

Benefits:

Positive exposure through the financial support of students and professionals pursuing academic, career and community success

Recognition as a regional scholarship supporter via our website and scholarship page

Company logo displayed on the NSBE Region III website until April 1, 2016

Total Sponsors Requesting: 2

REGION III SCHOLARSHIPS: $3,000* PER SPONSOR

OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES

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With the 42nd NSBE Annual Convention being hosted in Boston Massachusetts, conference travel grants are an opportunity to assist Region III’s pre-college and collegiate members in traveling to the convention. Criteria for recipients are open to negotiations.

Benefits:

Opportunity to increase your community outreach portfolio


Multiple sponsors permitted

AWFE is a single day outreach activity conducted by our collegiate chapter members across the region. Our members go out into the communities around their school and provide information that encourage the younger generation to pursue higher education in STEM fields.

Benefits:

Company name and logo displayed on any printed materials

Opportunity to increase your community outreach portfolio


Total Sponsors Requesting: 6

CONFERENCE TRAVEL GRANTS: $3,000

A WALK FOR EDUCATION (AWFE): $1,000* PER SPONSOR

Region III also provides opportunities for partners specifically interested in making a positive impact in

their surroundings. These events are a great chance to give back to community and show the world you care.

Sponsors of these events will have their logo featured on the Region III website until April 1, 2016.

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APPENDIX

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PAYMENT POLICIES

The deadline for submission of the fully completed Corporate Partner Commitment Form is

30 days prior to the event date. Payment in full for any sponsored item contained in the 2015-2016

Corporate Partnership Packet must be received no later than 30 days prior to the Regional Conference

event date. Otherwise, access to the NSBE Regional conference events will not be guaranteed.

Within 30 days of the event date, there are absolutely NO REFUNDS. A full invoice will be

issued for all sponsored items prior to 30 days of the event date, except for registrations (credit card

payment only). Within 30 days of the event date, only credit card payments are accepted as the form of

payment for the event.

*A 10% late fee will be assessed to any unpaid invoices falling within 30 days of the event date.

* A 25% late fee will be accessed to any new partnership request after October 16th, 2015.

* A 50% late fee will be accessed to any new partnership request after October 30th, 2015. Additionally

the registration must first be approved by the Region III Finance Chair.

TROUBLESHOOTING/ADDITIONAL HELP

If you have an account, but are not the primary corporate representative you will not be

permitted to register your attendees. If you are not linked to the company you desire or if you do not

have the ability to register attendees, contact the primary corporate representative within your

organization to gain access privileges. If that individual is inaccessible you may contact a NSBE

corporate relations representative at [email protected]




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REGION III CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP PACKET | 2015-16

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