delaware area chapter

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERSNATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS

Delaware Area ChapterGeneral Body Meeting


Agenda

Introductions and Safety Communication1

Officer Reports2

Committee Reports3

Regional and National Items4


Introductions

Name Where you went to school Who you work for What brought you to the meeting


Officer Reports

Secretary

President Vice-President

Treasurer

Parliamentarian


Spring Safety Tips

Safety Communication


Ladder Safety

On average, 220,000 people in America make a trip to the emergency room because of a ladder related incident.

Ensure that the ladder feet are secure every time you position a ladder.

Always use a ladder that is long enough for the task at hand. A great number of ladder accidents are the result of using a ladder that is too short.

Don't carry equipment while climbing a ladder. Invest in a tool belt or have someone hand the equipment to you.

Face the ladder when climbing up and down; keep your body centered between both side rails.

While up on the ladder, don't overextend your reach. Make sure you keep your weight evenly distributed.


Lawnmowers

Always wear substantial shoes when you mow

Don’t mow wet grass--you may slip & lose control of the mower

Beware of hot surfaces around the engine--especially when fueling or restarting the mower

Fuel the mower in a well ventilated area

Be alert to your surroundings--objects in your path, children, etc.

57,000 people in the U.S. are treated annually in emergency rooms for injuries resulting from lawn mower use


Grilling

Never use any flammable liquid other than barbecue starter fluid to start a charcoal barbecue.

Never add lighter fluid to the coals after they have ignited.

Never burn charcoal inside of home, vehicles, tents or campers. (carbon monoxide)

Always check the coals to be sure they are completely out before storing, cleaning or disposing.

Give your grill a spring cleaning--clear deposits & ensure that the burners are in good condition; replace if needed

Always check for leaks when connecting a fuel tank; make a ‘snoop’ solution with dish soap

Maintain the electric igniter. Replacements are cheap, easy to install & safer than alternatives

Never light with the lid down. An apron, mitts, and long-

handled grilling tools are appropriate grilling PPE

Charcoal Grills Propane Grills


Work/Play Acclimation

Start out with daily, short workout sessions; back off when you’re sore, increase effort as you improve

Pace yourself on a project. If you’re turning over your victory garden, shovel for 15 min per night rather than 4 hours on a Saturday.

Muscles and tendons lose strength when they’re not used. Bear this in mind as you dig into your garden or break out the basketball this Spring.

Condition yourself

Listen to your Body

Have the discipline to stop when you begin to fatigue. Your chances of injury dramatically increase as you approach you limits.


Sun

Don’t forget your shades! Prolonged exposure to sunlight may increase your risk for cataracts (as do diabetes, smoking and alcohol use)


President’s Report

StrategicPlan

Objectives

Delaware Area Chapter Members

Student Support

Professional

Community

National Programs

Financial

Long Range Plan


Vice President’s Report

Status of Committees Currently none have been formed.

Committees needed - Membership PCI & Collegiate Affiliations Community Outreach Personal/Professional Development Finance Communications

Update on PCI/Collegiate activities


Secretary’s Report

Held Executive Board Meeting Saturday, March 4, 2005 Brainstorming session to discuss strategic

plan for the chapter Future meetings

Membership 10 Paid Members 1 unpaid


Treasurer’s Report

Scholarships Encourage to apply

• UD membership• NSBE, Jr. membership

Assist with completing applications

Company Solicitations Target different

companies than collegiate chapter

Companies at which AE membership is employed if not already a NSBE BCA Company

Fundraising Membership Dues Profits from sponsored/co-

sponsored events• Social• Professional

Talk to local businesses about certain days where NSBE-AE can collect a portion of their profits

Mentoring and receive a donation to NSBE-AE


Committee Reports

Pre-college/CollegiateInitiative

Personal and ProfessionalDevelopment

Communications

Finance

Membership

Community Outreach

YourNSBE


Committee Strategic plan

Set goal(s) for committeeInclude timeline for achieving goal

Might need everyone to be part of committee until a chair and members for committee are assigned

Monthly progress report on committeeIdentify which committees should have higher

priority and hence immediate attention 1) Membership, 2) PCI/Collegiate relations, 3)

Personal & Professional development, 4) Community Outreach, etc.


Regional Update

Strategic Planning Meeting Retaining Membership Identifying Benefits of Membership Communications Adhering to the NSBE Mission

What needs to change Ability of AE to communicate needs to the students Mandates on Professional Development necessity on

the Regional and National Level Document how student/alumni relationship should work Change perception of AE in NSBE. Currently AE is

viewed as the junior component


Regional Update

Regional Elections Chair Chair-Elect Secretary Treasurer Finance Chair GEN/Finance Conference Manager Telecommunications Chair Pre-College Initiative Chair Try-Math-A-Lon Coordinator Parliamentarian Publicity Chair Professional Development Chair


National Update

National Convention

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

March 29 – April 2, 2006

Workshops Include:Climbing the Ladder: Building a

Successful Career

Accelerating the Next Technology Revolution

Special Interest Groups: The Future of NSBE Technical Professionals

Roundtable: From Engineering to Management

Where to Position the See-Saw in Work/Life Balance

Developing Mentoring Relationships That Work!

How to Start a Technology Consulting Company

Roundtable: Corporate Politics: Do I Have to Play Their Game

Business Opportunities

Considering an Overseas Assignment


Questions & AnswersQuestions & Answers

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