This document summarizes the first general body meeting of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) student chapter at UT. It introduces the 2011-2012 executive board officers and their roles. Upcoming events like NSBE Week, Major Myx, Blazer Tag social, and a football fundraiser are announced. Students are encouraged to get involved through programs, community service, academic support and professional development opportunities. The basics of NSBE's mission and history are reviewed.

1. NSBE 1ST GeneralBody Meeting Welcome!

2. Officer Introductions Teni Sulaiman President

3. Officer Introductions Ben Bamgbade Vice President

4. NSBE 1ST General Body Meeting Teni Sulaiman Ben Bamgbade

5. Officer Introductions FeefeYorka Programs Chair

6. Jeff Okeke Treasurer Officer Introductions

7. Officer Introductions Charles Douglas Secretary

8. Officer Introductions San’QuanPrioleau President Emeritus Telecommunications Chair

9. Officer Introductions Bonnie Prado Pino Academic Excellence Chair

10. Officer Introductions Janel Davis Chapter Development Chair

11. Officer Introductions Bryant Thompson Community Service Chair

12. Officer Introductions Tolani Are Pre-College Initiative Co-Chair

13. Officer Introductions GetanehMekonen Pre-College Initiative Co-Chair

14. Officer Introductions Daniel Thompson Finance Chair

15. Officer Introductions Ayo Ogunlere SEC Representative

16. Officer Introductions Zachary Criss SEC Representative

17. Officer Introductions Amber Moore Publications/Public Relations Chair

18. Officer Introductions YannickMugisha Senator/Co-Parliamentarian

19. Officer Introductions Alicia Johnson Senator/Co-Parliamentarian

20. Officer Introductions Jeremiah Bracy Recruitment/Retention Chair

21. Officer Introductions Lauryn McFarland Conference Planner

22. Officer Introductions Annie Mbride Freshmen Action Team

23. 2011-2012 CEB

24. Announcements Listen up!

27. Networking Night Come join us the night of the 2ndday of Engineering EXPO 2011! This dinner will consist of a welcome by SWE, a keynote speaker, 3-course meal, and of course – lots and lots of networking. Date: September 21, 2011 Time: 6 PM – 9 PM Location: Etter-Harbin Alumni Center Connally Ballroom Attire: Business Casual SWE members will have priority registration on Sept 5 – 6.

28. NSBE Week Tuesday First General Body Meeting Wednesday NSBE Pride Day Friday Major Myx Blazertag Social Saturday Football Fundraiser

29. Excel Academically A+ PNS Study Nights Every Monday 6.00-8.00pm, Starting this Monday September 12,2011 Pi Study Room, Alec Room (Engineering Library) Free Tutors and Free Snacks!!! Become an APEx Member Sent unofficial transcripts to scholarships@nsbe.org Get discounted rates for registrations to most events Get recognized at conferences and much more!!! Tutoring Jester Study Tables Sept 1-Dec 1, Sunday-Thursday, 8.30-11.00pm Online Tutoring https://meeting.austin.utexas.edu/jestertrial/ EOE Tutoring Sing up @ EOE office (ECJ 2.102) http://www.engr.utexas.edu/eoe/academic/tutoring/faqs

30. Excel Academically A+ Major myx i What: When: Friday, September 9, 2011 @ 4.00-5.30pm Where: TBA Why: Connecting upperclassmen & underclassmen Network With Company Reps “P&G” Connect With Grad Students in your Area (NEW!!!) Learn tips to have a successful semester

31. NSBE Blazer Tag

32. NSBE Blazer Tag Friday September 9th After Major Mix 6:45-8:30pm NEW REGISTERED NSBE MEMBERS Play For FREE!

33. Football Fundraisers v.s.

34. UT Football Game vsBYU Location: DKR/Memorial Stadium, Gate 25 (North end of the stadium) Date: Saturday, September 10th Shift times: 3 PM - 11 PM (NOTE: There are no split shifts.) Dress: tan skirt/pants, closed toe shoes, and a flashlight. Shorts are OKAY for this event. We will provide a t-shirt, which must be turned in after the event. Please note: tan is the uniform color worn by our ushers. If one of your group members arrives wearing pants, a skirt, or shorts that are NOT tan, or flip-flops, they will not be allowed to work. Parking: There is none. Please take that into account when arriving for check-in. Bags/Purses: There is no place to store them. Do not bring them. Hats: Hats/caps may be worn, but the hat must be blank or have a UT-supportive message. Food: Your group members may bring a small cooler (if it was sitting on an 8 ½ by 11 piece of paper, it should not cover the paper. There can be no large coolers for friends to share).

35. Flag Football Fun to play and meet people Free for paid members Sunday practices Need a Team Captain Contact Jeremiah Bracy

36. Looking for an internship this summer or a job for after you graduate? Well then come out to this years Engineering EXPO! When: Tuesday and Wednesday September 20th-21st Where: Erwin Center – Shuttles are picking up every 5-10 minutes by the ECJ on Dean Keaton. Sign up with the EOE for EXPO 101 and 201 for valuable tips!

37. Officer Vacancies Athletic Coordinator Organize NSBE intramural teams Interact with different members within different sports Update the chapter on team success during meetings Telecommunications Chair Post chapter information to the website Update NSBE Facebook and Twitter accounts

38. Point System What is it? A way to prove how active you are with NSBE academically, professionally, and in the community Why should I care? Prizes at the end of the year! How can I get involved with this? Go to as many NSBE events as possible!

40. Are you interested in getting more involved in NSBE?

41. Are you looking for leadership experience?

42. Join the NSBE FRESHMAN ACTION TEAM!!

43. Please sign the FAT Sign Up Sheet

45. Who is UT NSBE? Listen and find out!

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

47. NSBE Who? STEM Science Technology Engineering Math

48. Excel. PNS Study Nights Mondays. 6:00 - 8:00pm Major Myx Mentor & Mentee Program Mission Scholarships Technical Academic Bowl

49. Succeed. Corporate Networking Engineering Career Assistance Center (ECAC) NSBE Conferences NSBE Freshmen Action Team Six Sigma Training Workshop

50. Impact. A Walk for Education Hunger Awareness Day TechnicalOutReach Community Help Community Service Weekly Tutoring

51. Programs Pre-College Initiative Shadow Day High School Youth Pursuing Engineering (HYPE) Conference Socials Bowling Paintball Kayaking

52. The Bigger Picture Local Level Individual Members Chapter Executive Board GetanehMekonen Texas Zone Assisted Vice Chair Adria Galloway Region V Finance Chair Dyamon Jones Region V Academic Excellence Chair Regional Level Individual Chapters Regional Executive Board National Level Six Regions National Executive Board

53. Fall Regional Conference November 4-6, 2011 St. Louis Missouri Register on IMPAK

54. National Convention March 28 – April 1, 2012 Pittsburgh, PA Registration available soon

55. Reminder Keep Passing around the sign up sheets

56. NSBE 101 The Basics

57. NSBE Facts In 1971, two men at Purdue University started the BSE (Black Society of Engineers) Anthony Harris, president of the Purdue Chapter changed the name to the Society of Black Engineers (SBE) SBE became national and NSBE was founded in 1975 Founded on the basis of retention and recruitment of black engineering students One of the largest student run organizations in the nation (over 30,000 members)

58. NSBE Facts Founded by six young men, called the Chicago Six Six regions in the U.S. Chapters are located in the US, Canada, all over the world World Headquarters are located in Alexandria, VA

59. The Torch The NSBE Torch symbolizes our everlasting burning desire to achieve success in this competitive society and to affect a positive change on the quality of life for all people.

60. Lightning Bolts Lightning bolts represent the striking impact that will be felt by the Society and industry due to the contributions and accomplishments made by dedicated members of NSBE

61. NSBE Factor Who were the founders of NSBE? Chicago Six What year was NSBE founded? 1975 How many regions of NSBE are there? Six

62. NSBE Factor What does the torch symbolize? NSBE’s everlasting burning desire to achieve mission success What do the lightning bolts represent The striking impact felt by the Society and industry made by NSBE members

63. NSBE 2011-2012 Recap What we did last year!

64. Scholastic Success Get to know your Professors Participate in class and at office hours Read before and after going to class Employ the strategic study groups

65. Corporate SupporterSchlumberger ClintarishaKenebrew

66. Raffle Take out your ticket!

67. Final Announcements Slide EOE PNS Other orgs

68. Next Meeting Second General Body Meeting Tuesday, September 20, 2011 ETC 2.108 at 6:30 pm Free food served at 6:15 pm Corporate Supporter Intel

69. Thanks For Coming! Excel. Impact. Succeed.