FAMUFSU General Body Meeting

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FAMU-FSU General Body Meeting

• Tuesday, September 15, 2009
• 730 p.m.

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OPENING PRAYER

• 2009-2010 Chaplain
• Ms. Renee Gordon

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MISSION STATEMENT

• NSBEs 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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CHANT SESSION!!

• Im on My Way by Jube (NSBE Remix)
• Weee N S B E
• They cant stop us cause we with Region 3
• (split)
• N S B E
• My As, In math
• Your chapter cant rock it like this, alright
• Your chapter cant rock it like
• (four times)
• Fam
• Fam
• FamStaaaaaaate

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LYRICS CONTEST

• Objective Create a 16 phrased rap inclusive of
  the words NSBE, Region 3, and FAM-State and
  centered around the mission of NSBE.
• Prize Your lyrics as the FAM-State Chant at
  regional conference and in the end of the year
  NSBE production!

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OPEN EXECUTIVE BOARD POSITIONS!

• Senators (2) (Administrative Zone)
• Correspondence Secretary (Communications Zone)
• Publications Chair (Communications Zone)
• Telecommunications Chair (Communications Zone)
• Finance Chair (Finance Zone)
• Transportation Chair (Finance Zone)
• FAMU Recruitment Chair (Membership Zone)
• FSU Recruitment Chair (Membership Zone)
• Graduate Student Liaison (Membership Zone)
• Freshman Liaison (Membership Zone)
• Academic Excellence Chair (Programs Zone)
• Professional Development Chair (Programs Zone)
• Technical Excellence Chair (Programs Zone)

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APPLICATION PROCESS
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NSBE QUICK FACTS

• NSBE is the LARGEST student-run organization in
  the country!
• Over 33,000 members last year!
• FAMU-FSU had 3rd largest membership numbers in
  Region III last year!
• 150 members!
• FAMU-FSU was recognized as the National Large
  Chapter of the Year in 2006!!

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WANT TO JOIN US??

• Chapter Membership
• Fill out a chapter membership application
• Pay 7 dues to chapter
• National Membership
• Go to https//nol.nsbe.org to log in or sign up
• Create your profile
• Pay 13 dues (10 National, 3 Regional)

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BENEFITS OF NSBE

• Scholarship opportunities
• Job opportunities
• Leadership building
• Academic leverage
• Networking with peers
• Community service
• Free/discounted stuff (Microsoft software,
  goodies at conferences, car rentals)
• Competitions
• DESIGNED FOR YOU!!!

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PROGRAMS WORKSHOP

• ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE!!
• 2009-2010 Programs Chair
• Ms. Velencia Witherspoon

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UPCOMING EVENTS

• NSBE Goes to Church Day!!
• Family Worship and Praise Center
• 1609 Branch Street
• Sunday, September 20th
• Meet in E-school parking lot (side A) at 1015
  a.m.!

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH

• 2009-2010 Community Outreach Chair
• Mr. Desmond Bourgeois

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Volunteer Opportunities

• ProAMS Proficiency in and Appreciation of
  Mathematics and Science
• Nims Middle School
• Thursdays (September 2009-January 2010)
• 1000-1100am
• 1200-100pm
• 250-350pm
• Robotics in Mathematics and Science (RIMS)
• Rickards Football Game

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Contact Information

• Charmane Caldwell
• cvcaldwe_at_eng.fsu.edu
• Oscar Chuy
• chuy_at_eng.fsu.edu
• 850-410-6389
• Desmond Bourgeois
• Outreach.famstate_at_gmail.com
• Nims Middle School
• 723 W Orange Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32310

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Rickards Football Games
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FALL REGIONAL CONFERENCE

• November 6-8, 2009 in the A!!!
• Registration is up NOW!
• Rates
• 65 for Collegiate (Early Bird)
• 35 for Collegiate APEx (Early Bird)
• 55 for Chapter Senator (Early Bird)
• Early Bird Ends September 25, 2009 at 1159 p.m.
  EST!!!

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POLOS

• Like what you see???
• Want to look fresh and fly?!?!
• Stop by to see Shari after the meeting to sign up
  for an official 2009-2010 FAMU-FSU NSBE Polo!!!

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FAMU-FSU NSBE Constitution Amendments2009

• Tuesday, September 15, 2009

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Conditions to Amend Constitution By-Laws

• Article VIII Amendments to the By-Laws
• This Constitution and Bylaws of the FAMU-FSU NSBE
  Chapter may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote
  of all financial members present at a business or
  general meeting.
• This means you have to be dues paying chapter
  member present at this meeting.

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Amendment Breakdown

• Grammar
• Missing Words
• Phrase changes
• Definitions
• New Rules Proposals

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Article III Membership, Section 1 Eligibility

• The membership in this chapter shall be those
  students enrolled at Florida AM University,
  Florida State University, and Tallahassee
  Community College pursuing a degree in any of the
  accredited majors and/or academic disciplines and
  the aforementioned institutions.
• At least two thirds of the FAMU-FSU Chapter will
  consist of engineering majors.
• Membership and participation shall be free from
  discrimination on the basis of sex, race,
  religion, ethnic group, age, national origin, or
  country of abode.

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Article III Membership, Section 1 Regular
Members

• Regular members shall include all persons who
  meet financial requirements with the Local
  Chapter, Region, and the National Society. Those
  who do not meet the financial requirements should
  notify the Treasurer to make special
  arrangements.

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Article IV Administration, Section 12 Academic
Excellence

• Be familiar with Regional and National awards and
  scholarships pertaining to PCI and relay them to
  the Chapter members.
• Implement National Academic Excellence Programs
  in accordance with the Regional and Chapter Long
  Range Plan.

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Article V Nomination and Election, Section 2
Nominations

• Only financial members are eligible to nominate
  candidates and vote. Unless special arrangements
  have been made with the Treasurer prior to
  nominations.
• Nominated parties should have been a paid, active
  member of the FAMU-FSU Chapter or another Chapter
  of the Society (including a PCI Chapter) for at
  least one semester prior to accepting the
  nomination.
• See Nominations in the By-Laws section for more
  information regarding nominations.

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Article V Nomination and Election, Section 3
Voting

• Voting shall be by secret ballot, and the
  plurality (meaning the majority of all the total
  votes cast) of all votes cast by financial
  members shall be necessary for election.

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Article V Nomination and Election, Section 4
Tenure

• Officers shall serve a term of one year. The
  elected officers will begin their tenure on April
  1st and complete their term on March 31st of the
  following year.
• Officers shall be a paid chapter and national
  member by the beginning of the Fall Regional
  Conference of their current term.

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By-Laws, Section 3 Chapter Fees

• Regular members shall submit one resume to the
  FAMU-FSU Chapter and pay the set Chapter fees of
  10.00, effective April 1st, 2010. No university
  student may be denied membership due to inability
  to pay dues. In this case other arrangements
  will be made with the Treasurer.

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By-Laws, Section 4 Nominations

• All parties interested in receiving a nomination
  should are required to attend a Fall or Spring
  Chapter Leadership Conference (CLC) that year, if
  one is held, unless prior accommodations are
  made.
• For the position of President and Vice-President,
  all parties interested in receiving a nomination
  will be required to have a history of attending
  at least one Regional Leadership Conference, Fall
  Regional Conference, or National Convention.

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Closing

• Thank you for participating

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CAMPUS INFORMATION

• FAMU Graduate Student Reception
• Wednesday, September 16, 2009
• Architecture School Atrium
• 600-800 p.m.
• Engineering Day
• Wednesday, September 23, 2009
• Engineering School
• 900 a.m. 300 p.m.

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CAMPUS INFORMATION

• Seminole Futures Career Exposition
• Thursday, September 24, 2009
• Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center
• 900 a.m. 12 noon, 100 300 p.m.
• FAMU Career Expo
• Wednesday, September 30, 2009
• Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center
• 830 a.m. 330 p.m.

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OPPORTUNITIES!!!

• Illinois Department of Transportation
• Civil Engineers graduating in 2009-2010
• Want to set up interviews for next week!!
• Sherwin-Williams
• Engineering Trainee Position (Bachelors Degree
  in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical
  Engineering)
• Lockheed Martin
• Information session Wednesday, September 23rd,
  Oglesby Student Union Room 311B, 500 630 p.m.
• Exxon-Mobil
• Interviews for Chemical, Civil, Electrical, and
  Mechanical Engineering

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GIVEAWAYS!!!

• How many members did NSBE have last year?
• Over 33,000
• Approximately how many members did this chapter
  have last year?
• 150
• In what year did the FAMU-FSU Chapter receive the
  National Large Chapter of the Year award?
• 2006

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MISCELLANEOUS

• Need everyones student ID numbers!!!
• Email resumes to famu.fsu.nsbe_at_gmail.com
• Only PAID members will be included
• Chapter Leadership Conference Committee

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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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CONTACT INFORMATION

• Shari Briggs, President
• pres.famstate_at_gmail.com
• Deanna McKenzie, Vice President
• vp.famstate_at_gmail.com
• Chapter Information
• famu.fsu.nsbe_at_gmail.com
• Chapter website
• www.eng.fsu.edu/NSBE

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CLOSING PRAYER

• 2009-2010 Chaplain
• Ms. Renee Gordon

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Thank You !

• Next General Body Meeting
• Thursday, October 1, 2009
• Same Time, Same Place!!!