NSBE 101

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NSBE 101
Regional Leadership Conference St. Johns
Univeristy, Queens, NY Friday August 8th, 2008

• Kwame Hilson Baptiste
• National Society of Black Engineers
• Region I Chairperson

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Overview

• Mission
• NSBE History
• Current Facts
• Organizational Structure
• Region One History

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The Mission

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

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NSBE The Basics
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NSBE Foundation

• What year was NSBE founded?
• Where was NSBE founded?
• What year was NSBE incorporated?
• Where was NSBE incorporated?

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NSBE Foundation

• NSBE was founded in 1975 at Purdue University
• NSBE was incorporated in 1976 in Austin, Texas

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First National Conference held at Purdue

• Attended by 48 students from 32 schools
• National Symbol chosen
• Rough draft of First Constitution created
• Organization divided into 6 regions
• Name National Society of Black Engineers
  selected

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NSBE TORCH

• Everlasting burning desire to achieve and develop
  minority students interest and participation in
  engineering in our present society

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Lightning Bolt

• The striking impact that will be felt by society
  and industry as a result of contributions and
  achievements made by NSBE

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Name the Chicago Six

• Ed Coleman
• Anthony Harris
• Brian Harris
• Stanley Kirtley (deceased)
• John Logan (deceased)
• George Smith

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7 Key Business Areas

• Cultural Community Awareness
• Continued Education and Career Access
• Communications
• Financial Vitality
• Leadership
• Academic Excellence
• Technical Excellence

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National Directives

• Leadership and Academic Excellence
• Operational Efficiency
• Vital Technical Programming
• Expanding Career Access

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Acronyms

• AE
• AEC
• BCA
• CCI
• CDP
• NEB
• NLI
• NAOG/RAOG
• REO

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People

• John Cason - First National Chairperson
• Virginia Booth - First Female and 2x National
  Chair
• Dr. Florence Morehead - First Executive Director
• Dr. Gary May - Only National Chair with a Ph.D
• Robert S. Bright - First Alumni Extension
  Chairperson

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People

• Stevens A. Dunn, Jr. National Chairperson (CEO)
• Kwame H. Baptiste R1 Chairperson 07-09
• (Regional Director)
• Carl Mack- Executive Director
• DIRECTOR of Operations at HQ (Face of NSBE)
• Increase Visibility of Organzation

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At July 31st, 2008

• 31,000 members (07-08)
• 4500 members Internationally (3100 from R1)
• 375 Collegiate Chapters
• 75 Alumni Extension
• 75 NSBE Jr. Chapters
• 40 Conferences yearly
• 2 National Magazines, 1 Professional Magazine, I
  Social, (NSBE Sexy)

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Organizational Structure

• Chain of Command

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Collegiate Chapter Executive Board
Collegiate Chapter Executive Board
Alumni Chapter Executive Board
NSBE Jr. Chapter Executive Board
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Governing Documents
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Code of Conduct

• Legally binding agreement
• Effective for society activities
• Addresses
• Personal misconduct
• Disruption
• Abuse of controlled substances
• Alcohol and drugs
• Send Code of Conduct violations to Dr. May,
  Chairperson of Standards and Ethics Committee, at
  sec_at_board.nsbe.org

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Violation of the Code

• May be reported by ANY attendee
• Reported in writing no less than 10 days after
  the alleged occurrence.
• Reported to the Standards Ethics Committee
  (SEC) of the National Executive Board.

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Disciplinary Action

• Warning
• Probation
• Restitution
• Suspension
• Expulsion
• Prosecuted by Law

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Region One The Facts

• Not Region I , Region First!!!

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Region One Structure

• Region One has 5 zones
• Canada New England
• New Jersey
• New York Metro/Long Island
• New York Upstate
• West Africa Affinity Region
• Ghana
• Nigeria
• Liberia

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A Few Region One Firsts

• FIRST Fall Regional Conference MIT in 1977
• FIRST Regional Leadership Conference Boston
  University 1984
• FIRST Alumni Conference 1987

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Questions?

• QUESTIONS, COMMENTS,
• NEW NSBE INFO.

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NSBE 301
Regional Leadership Conference St. Johns
University, Queens, NY Friday August 8th, 2008

• Kwame Hilson Baptiste
• National Society of Black Engineers
• Region I Chairperson 07-09

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Overview

• What makes NSBE so unique?
• The structure of Region I
• Secrets Revealed!
• WHQ
• The power of ONE!
• Conclusion

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Why NSBE?

• What makes NSBE so unique?
• Largest student-run organization in the U.S.
• Real life business experience for college
  students! networking with professionals who
  look like you ?
• NSBE focuses on its members and also the
  community like no other organization canwe are a
  all-in-one package deal

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Current structure of Region I

• Region I Executive Board

Region I RAB
Region I Committees
Region I ZEBs
Region I MEMBERSHIP!
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Secrets Revealed!

• The 2008-2009 NSBE operating budget is
  approximately ?

10.8 Million!

• The 2008-2009 Region I operating budget is
  approximately ?

196,000 Dollars!

• All controlled by students! ?

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Secrets Revealed!

• Where do conference registration fees go?

Conference registration fees go back into the
regional budget which is used to pay for
conference accommodations, meals, A/V rental,
Supplies, etc.
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Secrets Revealed!

• Where do NSBE National Dues go?

NSBE National dues are used to fund the operating
expenses of the NEB NAB! This includes NEB
Operating Budget, supplies, conferences meals,
etc.
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World Headquarters (WHQ)

• Sign all contracts (for NSBE meetings and
  conferences)
• Scholarship Checks Fee processing
• Corporate Relations
• NOL National Membership Issues
• Put together and mail all NSBE magazines and
  publications
• Manage NSBE programs
• In summary, the NSBE employees _at_ WHQ manage the
  day to day business of the society and get PAID
  to do so.

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The Power of One!

• Who elects the NSBE National Executive Board
  every year?

The National Senate!

• Who elects the Regional Executive Boards every
  year?

The 6 Regional Senates!

• Who is the only body that can change the
  National Constitution?

The National Senate!

• Who is the only body that can vote against a
  Natl. or Reg. Executive board/committee?

The Senate!
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QA

• QUESTIONS
• ANSWERS