FAMUFSU NSBE

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FAMU-FSU NSBE

• 3rd General Body Meeting
• Thursday, October 1, 2009

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OPENING PRAYER

• Ms. Renee Gordon
• 2009-2010 Chaplain

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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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INTRODUCTION OF NEW E-BOARD MEMBERS

• Senator 1 Ms. Kristin Kynard
• Senator 2 Mr. Frank Bivens
• Correspondence Secretary Ms. Demetria Bizell
• FAMU Recruitment Chair Ms. Makasa Covin
• FSU Recruitment Co-Chairs Mr. Kevin Harrison
  Mr. Jehrad Crews
• Graduate Student Liaison Ms. Makita Phillips
• Academic Excellence Chair Mr. Stefan Jenkins
• Professional Development Chair Ms. Valesha Scott

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E-BOARD MEMBER OF THE MONTH!
Ms. Jessica Blanding Recording Secretary
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LITTLE KNOWN BLACK HISTORY FACTS

• Thomas L. Jennings
• First African American to receive a patent
• Invented a dry-cleaning process in 1821
• Used money to purchase relatives out of slavery
  and to support abolitionist causes
• Henry Blair
• Second African American to receive a patent
• Invented corn seed planter in 1834 and a cotton
  planter in 1836
• Could not read or write signed patent with an X

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GOT CULTURE??

• Mr. Emil Muhammad
• 2009-2010 Cultural Awareness Chair

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Got Culture?

• What is Culture?
• A state of civilization Customs a high level
  of development?
• Tillage?
• Improvement refinement?

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Got Culture? (cont.)

• Culture is the expression of a specific groups
  understanding of how they view the world
• -Examples Art, food, clothing, behavior, etc.
• Your culture ultimately dictates your life
  whether Good, Bad, or Indifferent

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Got Culture? (cont.)
Past
Ancient Past
Not too long ago
Ancient Future ?
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Got Culture? (cont.)
Now???
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BUILDING CHAPTER LEADERS

• Mr. Maynard Yates
• 2009-2010 Conference Planning Chair

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• Do you even know what NSBE is?
• Do u ever wonder why you are here,
• or whats your purpose in NSBE?
• Do you REALLY know what it takes to be
• a part of NSBE this chapter?
• Have you ever wanted to get involved,
• but didnt quite know how?
• Or are you just here because you knew it would be
  food here ?

The answer to these questions, except the last
one, and more can be answered at
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ITS CONFERENCE TIME

• Chapter Leadership Institute Oct. 3rd
  (Saturday) 10 a.m. 12 noon, COE B135
• Creating a Legacy
• NSBE Raw Uncut (What is NSBE /NSBE 101)
• Skills that can be used in out of NSBE
• Past, Present, Future, Part 1
• Fall Chapter Leadership Conference Oct. 17th
  (Saturday) 9 a.m. 1 p.m., COE B135
• Whats Your P.A.S.S.I.O.N!!!!
• 2 Ears, 1 Mouth
• Parliamentary Procedures
• The Creativity of NSBE
• Past, Present, Future, Part 2

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UPCOMING CONFERENCES! - AWFE

• A Walk for Education
• University of Florida
• October 10, 2009, 11 a.m.
• Lincoln Park in Gainesville, FL
• Goal To increase awareness of the opportunities
  available through education particularly in the
  STEM fields and to shatter myths about
  African-Americans in math, science, engineering
  and other technologies.
• Carpooling!!!

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UPCOMING CONFERENCES FRC!

• When November 6-8, 2009
• Where Atlanta, GA
• Theme Engineering a Global Impact
• What is FRC?
• 2-day conference for NSBE members to develop
  themselves and handle the business of NSBE
• Competitions (TRE, ATB, etc.)
• Career Fair
• Workshops (Graduate school information,
  professional development, etc.)
• Networking parties!
• Testimonials???

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FRC COMPETITIONS

• Mr. Twan Capehart
• Region III Academic Excellence Chair

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CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGES

• Mr. Ruben Nelson
• 2009-2010 Parliamentarian

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MEETING SPONSORS!!!

• UNITED STATES NAVY

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ON CAMPUS INFORMATION

• FAMU Anti-hazing
• Tuesday, October 5th at 5 p.m.
• Thursday, October 7th at 5 p.m.
• Resume Drops
• Accenture deadline is TOMORROW, October 2nd
• Exxon-Mobil www.exxonmobil.com/careers/usa

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50/50 RAFFLE

• Ms. Briana Causey
• 2009-2010 Treasurer

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GIVEAWAYS!!

• Who was the 1st African American to receive a
  patent?
• Thomas L. Jennings
• What did he invent?
• Dry-cleaning process
• Who was the 2nd African American to receive a
  patent?
• Henry Blair
• What is the theme for FRC this year?
• Engineering a Global Impact

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Chapter Polos
• Student ID s

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CLOSING PRAYER

• Ms. Renee Gordon
• 2009-2010 Chaplain

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Thank You !

• NEXT MEETING
• THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2009
• 730 p.m.