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the company and the products it designs and sells have evolved overtime. He also discussed the strong ties the company has had with the College of Engineering at Iowa State University and the employee and community focus of the company. He also gave useful pointers for students as they prepare for and enter the workforce. The presentation was informative and several members remained after the meeting for one-on-one discussions with Mr. Rein. VII. Index of Exhibits - Attachments/Pictures: Following are pictures taken during the speaker’s presentation:

Iowa Alpha Chapter 4.1.10

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Project Name: Committee Meeting New X Recurring

Semester: Spring 2013 Date(s) of Project: 01/23/2013 Submitted By: Kate Brown

Project Area: Community/Liberal Culture University/College Profession/Engineering (K12 Outreach) X Chapter/Social

Education/Prof. Dev. Initiation Activities Scholars Program

Number of Members: 11 Number of Electees: 0 Number of Scholars: 0

Person Hours Organizing: 2 Person Hours Participating: 11

Description of Project I. General Description: The General Meeting was attended by 10 cabinet members and 1 advisor. II. Purpose and Relationship to Objectives of Tau Beta Pi: Committee Meetings are an important means by which the Committee Chairs and members keep informed of and plan the activities of their committees. III. Organization/Administration: (in conjunction with another group? X No Yes) Committee meetings of the Chapter are held every other week during the semester. Times and locations are set at the beginning of the semester and announcements of the meetings and its agenda is communicated to members through the weekly Iowa Alpha eBent. IV. Cost and Personnel Requirements: There was no cost to the chapter for the committee meeting. V. Special Problems: None VI. Overall Evaluation/Results: Filing paperwork for upcoming outreach activities was discussed, specifically for Iowa Alpha’s youth outreach programs: the annual Roller Coaster and Catapult Competitions. The status of the paperwork filled out by the Fall 2012 Projects Initiate Small Group was going to be looked into so that all necessary paperwork can be filled out and submitted in the next couple weeks.

The date of Engineering Futures was finalized with headquarters and announced at the meeting. Cabinet and other members are encouraged to attend if they are able. The topic this semester is Group Process, and will be presented by Dennis Tyner on Saturday, March 9. Committee members were reminded about the upcoming letter stuffing party on Sunday, February 3. The purpose of this event is to stuff envelopes that will be sent out to potential initiates and their parents. David Koch with LyondellBasell was confirmed as a guest speaker for the January 30 General Meeting. Attendance of all members and scholars was encouraged, and a Doodle poll was sent to gain a head count, and get pizza estimates. The Convention Planning Co-Chairs still need to fill four open positions. The positions will be advertised prior to the guest speaker at the next general meeting. Co-chair Grant Anderson will attend the spring career fair to recruit companies to participate in the 2013 national convention to be held at Iowa State in the fall. It was determined that Iowa Alpha should participate in the Engineering Club Fair on Thursday, January 31 to increase the visibility of Tau Beta Pi. Several officers offered to be stationed at the table for part, or all, of the event. An updated copy of the spring 2013 schedule was distributed to committee members in attendance. VII. Index of Exhibits - Attachments/Pictures: None




Semester: Spring 2013 Date(s) of Project: 2/6/2013 Submitted By: Kate Brown and eVern Faidley





Description of Project I. General Description: The General Meeting was attended by 12 cabinet members and 3 advisors. II. Purpose and Relationship to Objectives of Tau Beta Pi: Committee Meetings are an important means by which the Committee Chairs and members keep informed of and plan the activities of their committees. III. Organization/Administration: (in conjunction with another group? X No Yes) Committee meetings of the Chapter are held every other week during the semester. Times and locations are set at the beginning of the semester and announcements of the meetings and its agenda is communicated to members through the weekly Iowa Alpha eBent. IV. Cost and Personnel Requirements: There was no cost to the chapter for the committee meeting. V. Special Problems: None VI. Overall Evaluation/Results: Up coming events included the Initiate Pizza Party on Wednesday, February 13 at 6:00PM in 1115 Pearson; a Puff Mobile competition at the general meeting on Wednesday, February 13; and discussion of Iowa Alpha By-law changes to allow the membership of distance education students at the general meeting on Wednesday, February 27.

The date of Engineering Futures has finalized with headquarters and will be held on Saturday, March 9 in 204 Black Engineering. Cabinet and other members are encouraged to attend if they are able. The topic this semester is Group Process, and will be presented by Dennis Tyner. There will be an Events Authorization Committee meeting on Thursday, February 14, at which the Roller Coaster Competition will be discussed. Project Officers, the President and Advisors should plan to attend. Volunteers at Roller Coaster Competition will need to undergo background checks. The Convention Planning Co-Chairs still need to fill transportation, publicity tours and activity chair positions. The Chapter has been requested to participate in the Honor Society Information Wednesday, February 13. The event will provide an opportunity to increase the visibility of Tau Beta Pi. VII. Index of Exhibits - Attachments/Pictures: None

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Description of Project I. General Description: The Committee Meeting was attended by 7 cabinet members and 2 advisors. II. Purpose and Relationship to Objectives of Tau Beta Pi: Committee Meetings are an important means by which the Committee Chairs and members keep informed of and plan the activities of their committees. III. Organization/Administration: (in conjunction with another group? X No Yes) Committee meetings of the Chapter are held every other week during the semester. Times and locations are set at the beginning of the semester and announcements of the meetings and its agenda is communicated to members through the weekly Iowa Alpha eBent. IV. Cost and Personnel Requirements: There was no cost to the chapter for the committee meeting. V. Special Problems: None VI. Overall Evaluation/Results: The Committee meeting allowed cabinet members to discuss items relating to new initiates, including the small groups, engineering futures, and youth outreach programs. A planning meeting for the Fall 2013 National Convention was discussed, and open convention committee head positions were mentioned.

The amendments to the Tau Beta Pi Constitution decided on during the Fall 2012 National Convention were discussed. It was noted that a live vote would take place during the general meeting on February 27, and a Doodle poll would be open in the interim so that members unable to attend the meeting in person could still vote. Updates were given on the recent Engineering Student Council (ESC) meeting, the Honor Society Informational meeting and the District 11 Conference in Minneapolis. VII. Index of Exhibits - Attachments/Pictures: None









Description of Project I. General Description: The Committee Meeting was attended by 10 cabinet members 1 advisor and 9 initiates. II. Purpose and Relationship to Objectives of Tau Beta Pi: Committee Meetings are an important means by which the Committee Chairs and members keep informed of and plan the activities of their committees. III. Organization/Administration: (in conjunction with another group? X No Yes) Committee meetings of the Chapter are held every other week during the semester. Times and locations are set at the beginning of the semester and announcements of the meetings and its agenda is communicated to members through the weekly Iowa Alpha eBent. IV. Cost and Personnel Requirements: There was no cost to the chapter for the committee meeting. V. Special Problems: None VI. Overall Evaluation/Results: A welcome was extended to the initiates attending the meeting. The initiates were informed that a Bent Polishing Party would be held on Sunday March 9. In addition to polishing their bent, initiates were requested to also pay their dues of $80.00 at Bent Polishing Party.

Concerning the Roller Coaster and Catapult Competitions, it was noted that College of Engineering approval had been obtained. A food waiver for an approved pizza vendor need to be submitted as well as the Risk management registration form with the names of volunteers to gat their background checks. Members interested in attending the District 11 Conference in Minneapolis were requested to register by Friday, March 15. VII. Index of Exhibits - Attachments/Pictures: None




Semester: Spring 2013 Date(s) of Project: 3/6/2013 Submitted By: Kate Brown and LeVern Faidley





Description of Project I. General Description: The Committee Meeting was attended by 9 cabinet members 2 advisors and 4 initiates and a faculty volunteer. II. Purpose and Relationship to Objectives of Tau Beta Pi: Committee Meetings are an important means by which the Committee Chairs and members keep informed of and plan the activities of their committees. III. Organization/Administration: (in conjunction with another group? X No Yes) Committee meetings of the Chapter are held every other week during the semester. Times and locations are set at the beginning of the semester and announcements of the meetings and its agenda is communicated to members through the weekly Iowa Alpha eBent. IV. Cost and Personnel Requirements: There was no cost to the chapter for the committee meeting. V. Special Problems: None VI. Overall Evaluation/Results: A welcome was extended to the initiates attending the meeting. Initiate Small Group presentations would be presented at the General Meeting on April 3 to be followed by the election of new members. Attendance of initiates was mandatory and small group leaders and other members were requested to attend to facilitate election of new members.

Concerning the Roller Coaster Competition, it was noted that about 15 team ware expected to participate and additional volunteers were needed if the completion was to run smoothly. The President, Recording Secretary, Initiation Officer and 2 Advisors had indicated they planned to attend the District 11 Conference in Minneapolis on April 5 and 6. VII. Index of Exhibits - Attachments/Pictures: None



Project Name: Committee Meeting – Officer Elections New X Recurring

Semester: Spring 2013 Date(s) of Project: 04/10/2013 Submitted By: Kate Brown and LeVern Faidley





Description of Project I. General Description: The Committee Meeting was attended by 12 cabinet officers, 2 member, 7 initiates and 2 advisors. Officer elections were held for cabinet positions becoming vacant at the end of the semester. II. Purpose and Relationship to Objectives of Tau Beta Pi: Committee Meetings are an important means by which the Committee Chairs and members keep informed of and plan the activities of their committees. III. Organization/Administration: (in conjunction with another group? X No Yes) Committee meetings of the Chapter are held every other week during the semester. Times and locations are set at the beginning of the semester and announcements of the meetings and its agenda is communicated to members through the weekly Iowa Alpha eBent. IV. Cost and Personnel Requirements: There was no cost to the chapter for the meeting. V. Special Problems: None VI. Overall Evaluation/Results: The main purpose of the meeting was to hold election of new officers for positions becoming vacant following the spring semester. Fortunately, many of the current officer indicated they would continue in their current positions at least through Fall Semester 2013. The following new Officers were elected: Corresponding Secretary: Lauren Wickham Kolstad Treasurer: Dennis Van Woert

Project Officer: Matt Mouw Assistant Initiation Officer: Adam Lawrence Graduate Initiation Officer: Mehran Samiee Esfahani Faculty Advisor: Dr. Richard Stone was elected for a further 4 year term. The Chapter also selected the menu for the Tau Beta Pi Reception and Banquet to be held on 28 April. VII. Index of Exhibits - Attachments/Pictures: Following are pictures taken during the election of officers:



Project Name: Committee Meeting – Vermeer Corporation New X Recurring

Semester: Spring 2013 Date(s) of Project: 04/24/2013 Submitted By: Grant Anderson and LeVern Faidley





Description of Project I. General Description: The General Meeting was attended by 7 cabinet members, 2 advisors and 5 initiates. Two representative from the Vermeer Corporation also attended. II. Purpose and Relationship to Objectives of Tau Beta Pi: Committee Meetings are an important means by which the Chapter officers and members keep informed of ongoing and planned activities. Corporate speakers attending meetings of the chapter offer insight into the professional world and give attending members industry perspective. III. Organization/Administration: (in conjunction with another group? No Yes) Committee meetings of the Chapter are held every other week during the semester. Times and locations are set at the beginning of the semester and announcements of the meetings and its agenda is communicated to members through the weekly Iowa Alpha eBent. IV. Cost and Personnel Requirements: Pizza and drinks were provided by the Vermeer Corporation. No costs were incurred by the Chapter. V. Special Problems: None VI. Overall Evaluation/Results: The presenters from the Vermeer Company were very good. Vermeer is a family owned company which markets more than 100 agricultural and industrial (mining, pumping, processing) machine products worldwide. This company based in Pella, Iowa, hires a range of engineering disciplines and has various career opportunities available. The speakers gave a history of the company, which has undergone significant growth in recent years. Very useful tips on interviewing and what to look in a company when starting a career were also provided.

VII. Index of Exhibits - Attachments/Pictures: Attached are pictures taken during the Vermeer Corporation presentation:



Project Name: Initiate Small Group - Convention Campus/Laboratory Tours New X Recurring

Semester: Spring 2013 Date(s) of Project: 03/7/2013, 03/14/2013 and 04/02/2013

Submitted By: Robert Mayer and LeVern Faidley

Project Area: Community/Liberal Culture University/College Profession/Engineering (K12 Outreach) Chapter/Social

Education/Prof. Dev. X Initiation Activities Scholars Program



Description of Project I. General Description: The purpose of the project was to identify engineering laboratories that would expose Tau Beta Pi convention attendees to the range of laboratory and research experiences available to students in the College of Engineering at Iowa State University. The small group identified a set of campus tour packages II. Purpose and Relationship to Objectives of Tau Beta Pi: Iowa Alpha organizes initiate small groups to allow initiates to demonstrate their ability to work in a group and complete a project. The Small groups help determine whether the initiates meet Tau Beta Pi’s character requirement. III. Organization/Administration: (in conjunction with another group? X No Yes) Meetings were arranged using a Doodle poll. The convenient location in a engineering building on campus was chosen for the meetings of the small group. A large amount of the work was undertaken by small group members was visiting laboratories in their own or other departments and talking with the faculty members responsible for the laboratory. Meeting structure consisted of group discussion, PowerPoint creation/design, and planning for the presentation itself. IV. Cost and Personnel Requirements: There was no cost for the small group to undertake its work. The personnel requirements included a Small group leader and the active participation of all initiates in the group. V. Special Problems: None VI. Overall Evaluation/Results: The small group was successful in arranging a set of tour packages that will educate Tau Beta Pi members and prospective graduate students to engineering laboratories on campus. Tours encompassing all of the departments within the College of Engineering were identified as well as the development work of several campus students groups such as the solar car team.

VII. Index of Exhibits - Attachments/Pictures: Following are possible laboratory tours identified by the small group: Microelectronics Research Center Address: 1925 Scholl Road, Ames, Iowa Director: Prof. Vikram Dalal Contact Person: Nancy Johnson email: [email protected] Tel: 515-294-7732 Labs and Facilities: Organic electronics lab - Organic solar cells Plasma CVD reactors - nC-Si and a-Si solar cells Metallization lab - Plasma sputtering (ITO, ZnO) and Thermal evaporation Measurements labs Silicon nanofabrication lab - MOSFETs, BJTs etc on Si wafers. Website: www.mrc.iastate.edu WIND TUNNEL LAB Contact: Bill Rickard Email: [email protected] Minimum amount of time: 15-20 minutes Optimal Tour Size: 15-25 people Location: Howe Hall Description: The tour will include a tour of the tornado lab in the basement and a tour of the wind tunnel lab upstairs. METal LAB Contact: Judy Vance Email: [email protected] Minimum amount of time: 15-20 minutes Optimal Tour Size: 15-20 people Location: Black Hall Description: The tour includes a demonstration of METal Lab, the virtual simulation lab. Environmental Engineering Research Lab Located in 123 Town Engineering Building Contact Person: Shihwu Sung Preferred tour times and Length of Tour: awaiting response The lab provides chemical analysis and related training and consultation services in support of research sponsored by the ISU Office of Biotechnology. Experiments performed: Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry, Automated Analysis, Mercury Analysis, Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry, Gas Chromatography, and Carbon Analysis Institute for Transportation (InTrans) Located off campus, in the ISU Research Park Contact Person: Shauna Hallmark Preferred Tour Times and Length of Tour: awaiting response InTrans does a lot of different things, but 3 interesting parts of it are the mobile concrete lab, the geotechnical mobile lab, and the MiniCym mobile driving simulator.

Center for Crops Utilization Research 1041 Food Sciences Building Contacts CCUR: Peggy Best, [email protected] Fermentation Facility: [email protected] [email protected] Website: http://www.ccur.iastate.edu/index.html Facilities: Wet & dry processing pilot plants, Hazardous Solvents pilot plant, Technology transfer pilot plant, Fermentation facility, Test kitchen and sensory lab, and Research labs (Bioprocessing engineering, Grain quality, Carbohydrate chemistry, etc) Glassblowing Studio Location: Old Sweeney Contact: Dr. Steve Martin, [email protected] Facility includes ovens and glass blowing tools Polymer Composites Lab Location: Gilman Hall Contact: Dr. Michael Kessler Lab focuses: Polymer composite manufacturing techniques, Smart materials, Polymer nanocomposites, Bio-based polymers and composites, Thermal analysis Special notes: Tour group size is limited, Multiple tours can be arranged Ames Laboratory Location: On campus Contact: Breehan Lucchesi Lab Focus: Energy Solutions Lab Divisions: Applied Math & Computational Sciences Chemical and Biological Sciences Materials Sciences and Engineering Environmental & Protection Sciences Simulation, Modeling & Decision Science Special notes: Tour group size is limited, Multiple tours can be arranged Zaffarano Hall Location: On campus Contact: Alex Travesset Lab focus: Various applications of physics Special note: Tours can easily be arranged Experimental Multiphase Flow Laboratory Black Engineering Dr. Heindel Investigates hydrodynamics and mixing in gas-liquid, gas-solid, and gas-liquid-solid systems Utilizes X-ray flow visualization techniques, gas-liquid mass transfer and bubble column hydrodynamics Structures Labs Town Engineering Doug Wood Test bridge loads and research new methods for making structures safer and more cost-efficient Work space for the Steel Bridge team for the American Society of Civil Engineers

Cyclone Racing Nuclear Engineering Formula: [email protected] Baja: [email protected] SAE International Team participates in two of SAE International’s design series competitions: Formula and Baja Team PrISUm Sweeney Hall [email protected] Student-run organization that has been building and racing solar cars since 1990 3D Machine Vision Laboratory Location: Howe Contact: Dr. Song Zhang Developed first real-time imaging system that simultaneously measures and realizes 3D images Technology used by Radiohead to produce “House of Cards” music video IMSE/ME Teaching Labs Located in Black Engineering Bldg. Contact Frank Peters ([email protected]) Complete tour = ~20 minutes Facilities: Machining and CNC Labs Metalcasting Systems Lab Polymer Processing Lab Welding/Materials Testing Lab Rapid Prototyping Lab (in Sweeney) Additional Tours Research Park Biorenewables Building Wind Energy Manufacturing Lab Lunabotics Club Vibrations Lab Planetarium, Physics Club Observatory, Zambrano



Project Name: Initiate Small Group - Convention Social/Recreation New X Recurring


Submitted By: Bradley Coffman and LeVern Faidley





Description of Project I. General Description: The purpose of the small group project was to identify fun late-night activities for convention delegates to partake in during their time in Ames and identify possible discounts for these activities. The small group was composed of a leader and two small group members. II. Purpose and Relationship to Objectives of Tau Beta Pi: Iowa Alpha organizes initiate small groups to allow initiates to demonstrate their ability to work in a group and complete a project. The Small groups help determine whether the initiates meet Tau Beta Pi’s character requirement. III. Organization/Administration: (in conjunction with another group? X No Yes) Meetings were held at a convenient location in a engineering building on campus. Three meeting of the small group were held. In addition, small group members visited a number of campus and local businesses to identify potential activities and possible discounts for convention attendees. Team members also prepared a PowerPoint presentation and presented their findings at a general meeting of the Chapter. IV. Cost and Personnel Requirements: There was no cost for the small group to undertake its work. Active participation of the two members of the group was needed for a successful outcome. V. Special Problems: None

VI. Overall Evaluation/Results: The two members of the small group was successful in identifying a number of after hours activities for Convention Delegates and arranging a possible discounts for them. The presentation to the general Meeting was well received by the other initiates and the Tau Beat Pi members. VII. Index of Exhibits - Attachments/Pictures: Following are the main social activities and discounts identified: Entertainment Options: ISU Memorial Union Underground Contact during first week of fall semester to work out any deals they may have available. Delegates will be able to use lanyards/name tags as ID Cyclone Cinema Movies shown at Carver Thursday-Sunday at 7 and 10 pm. Free to all students (ISU and other students) Maintenance-Shop, Memorial Union If there are concerts or performers during the Convention, Iowa Alpha advertise the performance as an entertainment option Haunted Forest – held around Halloween East of the football stadium Possibility of discounts for groups, if number and day is known Perfect Games $2 Bowling by showing Tau Beta Pi Convention ID Eating establishments Jimmy Johns Willing to donated food for meals Send itinerary to email address for specific details Pizza Pit Sponsorship request has been pepared Pita Pit/Fighting Burrito Need formal letter before they can commit anything Jeff’s Pizza Needs a formal letter before anything can be considered. Other Businesses: There was not time for the 2 members of the Small Group to contact additional businesses



Project Name: Initiate Small Group - Convention Souvenir New X Recurring


Submitted By: Lisa Garrett





Description of Project I. General Description: The purpose of the project was to generate ideas for a souvenir to give to the delegates at the upcoming Tau Beta Pi National Convention to be held in Ames in the Fall of 2013. For each of the three small group meetings, the two initiates and the small-group leader were present. II. Purpose and Relationship to Objectives of Tau Beta Pi: Iowa Alpha requires small group participation by initiates in order for the chapter to determine if each initiate meets Tau Beta Pi's character requirement. III. Organization/Administration: (in conjunction with another group? X No Yes) The first small group meeting was determined by an online Doodle poll, and the next meetings were scheduled at the first meeting. All meetings were held either at a reserved room in the library or a computer lab on campus. Email communication and texting were used to communicate between meetings. IV. Cost and Personnel Requirements: There were no costs for the project, and the only personnel required was a Tau Beta Pi member to lead the small group meetings. V. Special Problems: There were no special problems. VI. Overall Evaluation/Results: All meetings went very smoothly; even with only two initiates, there was good discussion, brainstorming, and research. The group proposed two possible souvenir kits along with associated prices. They presented at a general Tau Beta Pi meeting.

VII. Index of Exhibits - Attachments/Pictures: Following are souvenir items identified by the small group:

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Project Name: Initiate Small Group - Convention T-shirt/Banner Design New X Recurring


Submitted By: Amy Roggendorf





Description of Project I. General Description: The purpose of the project was to formulate a design for a banner and polo shirt for the Iowa Alpha Volunteers for the upcoming Tau Beta Pi National Convention. The process required 3 meetings, one on March 8 at 5pm, one on March 12 at 8pm, and one on March 27 at 8pm. The small group also met on April 3 at 6:15pm to finalize the presentation for the General Meeting at 7pm. For each small group meeting, there were three initiates and one cabinet member. An adviser was also present. II. Purpose and Relationship to Objectives of Tau Beta Pi: Iowa Alpha organizes initiate small groups to allow initiates to demonstrate their ability to work in a group and complete a project. The Small groups help determine whether the initiates meet Tau Beta Pi’s character requirement. III. Organization/Administration: (in conjunction with another group? X No Yes) Small group meetings were arranged via online scheduling between group members using Doodle. The location was chosen based on convenience. All meetings were held on campus in engineering classrooms. Meeting structure consisted of group discussion, PowerPoint creation/design, and planning for the presentation itself. IV. Cost and Personnel Requirements: There was no cost for the small group to undertake its work. Active participation of all initiates in the group was needed for a successful outcome. V. Special Problems: None

VI. Overall Evaluation/Results: The group was highly efficient and accomplished all required tasks. All group meetings consisted of healthy group discussion and brain storming, and each member was able to voice their opinion in an effective manner. The final product was a design that all group members were pleased with. The presentation of this final product went very smoothly, and all group members pulled their weight evenly. VII. Index of Exhibits - Attachments/Pictures: Presentation for TBP General Meeting:



Project Name: Initiate Small Group - Project - Pi Mile Run New X Recurring


Submitted By: Deborah Metz





Description of Project I. General Description: The Pi Mile Run Initiate Small group provided an opportunity for initiates to meet each other and work as a group. They are given the responsibility to plan for the Pi Mile Run the Chapter holds each year during the Fall Semester. The goal is to have as much of the event planned as possible or the project team to implement in the fall. After doing the planning, the group presents their work to the members and other initiates and a General Meeting of the Chapter. II. Purpose and Relationship to Objectives of Tau Beta Pi: The purpose of the small groups is to identify the characteristics of each individual initiate as a means to help determine their qualifications for Tau Beta Pi membership. The group leaders are to evaluate the leadership and character of the initiates based on how they perform in the small group. III. Organization/Administration: (in conjunction with another group? X No Yes) The small group leaders set up the meeting time based on the initiate’s schedules. A Doodle poll was sent out and completed by each of the initiates and a time was determined from that. A room was then found and reserved on campus in a building that houses the majority of the initiate’s majors. If an initiate could not make a meeting, and gave prior notice, a time was set up to meet with them individually by the group leaders. IV. Cost and Personnel Requirements: The room reservation was no cost. The personnel required is a small group leader who is a member of Tau Beta Pi. V. Special Problems: The only problem encountered was finding a time that worked well for every initiate and group leader. Using Doodle, greatly helped with this problem and a time was found that worked for everyone.

VI. Overall Evaluation/Results: Every initiate that came to the meetings participated in the activities that were given and contributed to planning the event. The small group leaders were able to evaluate each initiate appropriately. Everyone in the small group was able to present their organization to the members. VII. Index of Exhibits - Attachments/Pictures: The date, October 5, 2013, was identified which was on a non-football weekend and did not have too many competing 5 Km races, with the alternative date to be September 28, 2013. Possible donor options were identified, categorized, and contact information found for them. Possible logos for the event were developed as follows:

The template for a half page flyer was also created:



Project Name: 2013 Tau Beta Pi Convention Planning meeting X New Recurring

Semester: Spring 2013 Date(s) of Project: 02/28/2013

Submitted By: German Parada and Grant Anderson





Description of Project I. General Description: The meeting was attended by 4 cabinet officers 2 members and 2 advisors. as follows: German Parada - 2013 Convention Arrangements Co-chair Grant Anderson - 2013 Convention Arrangements Co-chair Andrew Gall - Facilities Chair Meghan Cronin – Information Desk Co-Chair Renee Megchelsen - Information Desk Co-Chair Katherine Brown - President LeVern Faidley – Chief Advisor Richard Smith - Advisor Unable to attend the meeting were: Sean McCullough - Volunteers Chair Lisa Garrett - Tours and Activities Co-Chair Amy Roggendorf - Tours and Activities Co-Chair Rob Mayer - Tours and Activities Co-Chair Bradley Coffman – Tours and Activities Co-Chair Seth Lang – Initiation Officer II. Purpose and Relationship to Objectives of Tau Beta Pi: The purpose of the meeting was to discuss with the Iowa Alpha members who have volunteered for leadership positions in preparation of 2013 Tau Beta Pi National Convention the responsibilities of their positions and planning for the Convention that needs to be done during the spring semester. The meeting also provided an opportunity for the members who will be working closely together over the next several months to become better acquainted. III. Organization/Administration: (in conjunction with another group? X No Yes) A Doodle poll was sent to convention committee chairs and Chapter leadership to arrange their participation in the Convention Planning meeting. The meeting was then called for the date and time when

the maximum number of people could attend. An agenda was prepared by the 2013 Convention Arrangements Co-chairs and they also led the discussion during the meeting. IV. Cost and Personnel Requirements: There was no cost related to the meeting. Participation of Convention committee chairs is essential in the effective organization of the convention. V. Special Problems: The meeting had to be postponed from the original date due to a blizzard and the cancellation of late afternoon and evening classes. The change of date resulted in several committee chairs being unable to attend the meeting. VI. Overall Evaluation/Results: The meeting was an effective introduction to committee members of everything that needs to be done before the national convention. It gave certain committee members things to do over the course of the next month or so, such as preparing for initiate small groups and the convention site visit. However, the fact that many members could not attend somewhat diminished the effectiveness of the meeting. VII. Index of Exhibits - Attachments/Pictures: Following is the agenda for the meeting: Things to be done from manual: Arrangements chairs: • Talk to alumni, work with publicity on this • Letter of welcome (2-6 month period before convention, due by June 1) • TRANSPORTATION • Need letter of welcome from dean dated first day of convention • Recommend menus to the Arrangements Chair for approval, stating prices, taxes, gratuities, and policies regarding guarantees. Send these recommendations to the AST prior to the spring inspection visit. HEADQUARTERS will arrange the menus. • Look at initiation • Find speakers Tours and Activities: • Determine souvenirs (see manual) • Determine banner design (see manual) • T-shirts Facilities: • Stay in contact with hotel • Obtain quotes for AV equipment. Be sure to include the 'in-house' company, and send bills to AST • Work with AST to become familiar with meeting room requirements. You are not responsible for assigning meeting rooms. • Secure the use of at least one computer with word processing software, one or two printers, and one copier (or have copy facilities nearby). A scanner can provide the copy requirements. • Locate your local Kinkos or other quick copy store Info desk/registration: • Prepare packets of host chapter information (programs, maps, etc.) for distribution during registration. • The AST will provide detailed instructions on registration to the committee chair the day before the Convention opens.

• Be prepared to deal with specific problems that delegates will encounter. Prior to the Convention the committee should work with the Arrangements Chair, Treasurer, and other committees to find ways to solve the problems. • Be sure you have adequate numbers of people, especially for Sunday AM Treasurer: • Establish a checking account in the name of the "The Tau Beta Pi Association -- Convention Fund." The Treasurer should be the only person authorized to make deposits and withdrawals. The account should be entirely separate from the host chapter's regular bank account. • Obtain a Convention advance from the AST for deposit to the account to cover pre-Convention expenses. Such expenses may be advance purchases of souvenirs, advance hotel deposit, or other items. Budgetary limits are left to the Treasurer's judgment and recommendations from the AST. Contracts and payments of ‘big ticket’ items such as the souvenir and transportation should be given to the AST to handle. Other: What should head table seating fall under? Find someone to take photograph? Guest program? What should we do with publicity? Corporate donations?



Project Name: 2013 Convention Planning meeting New X Recurring


Submitted By: German Parada, Grant Anderson and LeVern Faidley





Description of Project I. General Description: Participants in the 2013 Convention Planning meetings included: German Parada - 2013 Convention Arrangements Co-chair Grant Anderson - 2013 Convention Arrangements Co-chair Andrew Gall - Facilities Chair Meghan Cronin – Information Desk Co-Chair Renee Megchelsen - Information Desk Co-Chair Katherine Brown - President LeVern Faidley – Chief Advisor II. Purpose and Relationship to Objectives of Tau Beta Pi: The main purpose of the meeting was to prepare for the forthcoming inspection trip of Curt Gomulinski, Executive Director, Secretary-Treasurer and Editor of Tau Beta Pi, and Roger Hawks, the Assistant Secretary-Treasurer. II. Organization/Administration: (in conjunction with another group? X No Yes) A Doodle poll was sent to convention committee chairs and Chapter leadership to arrange their participation in the Convention Planning meeting. The meeting was then called for the date and time when the maximum number of people could attend. IV. Cost and Personnel Requirements: There was no cost related to the meeting. Participation of Convention committee chairs is essential in the effective organization of the convention. V. Special Problems: None

VI. Overall Evaluation/Results: The meeting was successful in preparing a timetable for the inspection trip and identifying individuals who could participate in the various meetings scheduled. It was noted that the Headquarters Officers had requested a meeting with the new dean of Engineering. The Convention Arrangements Co-chairs agreed to prepare an itinerary for the site visit and send it to Tau Beta Pi Headquarters for comment/approval and to prepare a letter to the Dean as background to the meeting with her. VII. Index of Exhibits - Attachments/Pictures:



Project Name: 2013 Convention Inspection Visit X New Recurring

Semester: Spring 2013 Date(s) of Project: 4/23/2013 and 4/24/2013






Description of Project I. General Description: Iowa Alpha members participating in the 2013 Convention Inspection Visit included: German Parada - 2013 Convention Arrangements Co-chair Grant Anderson - 2013 Convention Arrangements Co-chair Renee Megchelsen - Information Desk Co-Chair Andrew Gall - Facilities Chair Lisa Garrett - Tours and Activities Co-Chair Katherine Brown - President LeVern Faidley – Chief Advisor Amy Kaleita Forbes - Advisor James Hill – Advisor Also attending some of the meetings were Julie Kieffer from the Iowa State University Conference Planning and Management and Haley Cook from the Ames Convention and Business Bureau. II. Purpose and Relationship to Objectives of Tau Beta Pi: The purpose of the inspection trip was to check the hotels, conference facilities and other venues to be used during the convention and discuss with the Iowa Alpha members who have volunteered for leadership positions in preparation of 2013 Tau Beta Pi National Convention the responsibilities of their positions and planning for the Convention that needs to be done to make the Convention a success. III. Organization/Administration: (in conjunction with another group? No X Yes) A tentative itinerary was prepared for the site visit and provided for comment and amendment to Curt Gomulinski, Executive Director, Secretary-Treasurer and Editor of Tau Beta Pi, and Roger Hawks, the Assistant Secretary-Treasurer two weeks prior to the visit. The Convention Chairs and Chapter officers were contacted by E-mail to determine their availability during the site visit. The Dean Of Engineering was also contacted to determine her availability to meet with the Tau Beta Pi headquarters Officials during their visit. Julie Kieffer and Haley Cook were also notified of the visit and participated in a few of the site tours.

IV. Cost and Personnel Requirements: There was no cost incurred by the Chapter related to the site visit. Tau Beta Pi Headquarters paid for travel, hotel accommodations and meals. Breakfast on the second day of the visit was paid by the Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau and lunch on the second day was paid by an Iowa Alpha Advisor V. Special Problems: The only problem was that a number of convention chairs were unable to participate in the various meetings because of class and other time constraints. VI. Overall Evaluation/Results: The site visit seemed to be quite successful. The Iowa Alpha members involved in leadership positions related to the Convention got a much better understanding of their responsibilities and the overall requirements of the chapter in hosting the Convention. A number of modification to the organization of the Convention were made including moving delegate registration from the Gateway Hotel to Scheman and having the Thursday evening and Friday Banquets in Scheman rather than at the gateway Hotel. Headquarters was also successful in obtaining additional hotel rooms in the Gateway Hotel, Best Western Hotel and Holiday Inn and Suites Hotel. Visits were also made to the Hoover Auditorium, the proposed site of the Model Initiation Ceremony and Morrill Hall a possible site for the Wednesday evening national officials gathering. A very good meeting was held with Dr. Rajala, who recalled having attended a Tau Beta National Convention as the Voting Delegate for her Chapter, MI A, her senior year of school. VII. Index of Exhibits - Attachments/Pictures: Attached are pictures taken during the site visit;



Project Name: 2013 Convention Planning meeting New X Recurring


Submitted By: German Parada, Grant Anderson and LeVern Faidley





Description of Project I. General Description: Participants in the 2013 Convention Planning meetings included: German Parada - 2013 Convention Arrangements Co-chair Grant Anderson - 2013 Convention Arrangements Co-chair Alicia Maher – Convention Treasurer Andrew Gall - Facilities Chair Renee Megchelsen - Information Desk Co-Chair Katherine Brown - President LeVern Faidley – Chief Advisor Richard Smith - Advisor II. Purpose and Relationship to Objectives of Tau Beta Pi: The main purpose of the meeting was to prepare for a meeting with Dr. Gary Mirka and Joel Johnson from the College of Engineering leadership to discuss the outcome of the Tau Beta Pi Headquarters Inspection Trip and possible areas of support needed from the College of Engineering. III. Organization/Administration: (in conjunction with another group? X No Yes) A Doodle poll was sent to convention committee chairs and Chapter leadership to arrange their participation in the Convention Planning meeting. IV. Cost and Personnel Requirements: There was no cost related to the meeting. Participation of Convention committee chairs is essential in the effective organization of the convention. V. Special Problems: None

VI. Overall Evaluation/Results: The meeting was successful in identifying a number of areas in which support from the College of Engineering would be necessary and/or desirable. These included:

• Assistance in selection of College/University officials to provide a welcome and farewell to the delegates;

• Assistance in establishment of a separate student organization account for the Convention; • Assistance of the College’s Graphic Artist in preparation of the Iowa Alpha portion of the Tau

Beta Pi Banner; • Assistance in the transfer of funds from the Iowa Alpha Endowment with the Iowa State

University Foundation to the Iowa Alpha Student Organization Account; • Possible funding of Volunteer Polo shirts, souvenir, and other costs associated with hosting the

Convention, not expected to exceed $2,500.

VII. Index of Exhibits - Attachments/Pictures:



Project Name: Convention Planning Meeting with Deans Office New X Recurring


Submitted By: German Parada and Grant Anderson and LeVern Faidley





Description of Project I. General Description: Iowa Alpha members participating in the Convention Planning Meeting with Dr. Gary Mirka and Mr. Joel Johnson from the Deans Office included: German Parada - 2013 Convention Arrangements Co-chair Grant Anderson - 2013 Convention Arrangements Co-chair Alicia Maher – Convention Treasurer Renee Megchelsen - Information Desk Co-Chair Katherine Brown - President LeVern Faidley – Chief Advisor Amy Kaleita Forbes - Advisor James Hill – Advisor Also attending was Julie Kieffer from the Iowa State University Conference Planning and Management. II. Purpose and Relationship to Objectives of Tau Beta Pi: The main purpose of the meeting was to discuss the outcome of the Tau Beta Pi Headquarters Inspection Trip and possible areas of support needed from the College of Engineering. III. Organization/Administration: (in conjunction with another group? No X Yes) The College of Engineering leadership requested the meeting to discuss the organizational, personnel and budgetary aspects of hosting the Tau Beta Pi National Convention. In particular they wanted to be sure the Chapter was organized to successfully host the Convention and to identify areas in which the College of Engineering could assist the Chapter and for which support would be requested. IV. Cost and Personnel Requirements: There was no cost related to the meeting. Participation of Convention committee chairs is essential in the effective organization of the convention.

V. Special Problems: Because the meeting was held during finals week, a number of Iowa Alpha officers with leadership positions in hosting the Convention were unable to attend the meeting. VI. Overall Evaluation/Results: Overall, the meeting was very successful. Following are specific areas in which the College offered its assistance:

• Identification of the Model Initiation Ceremony as a College/University Activity thereby assuming liability coverage for the event

• Assistance in selection of College/University officials to provide a welcome and farewell to the delegates. Participation of Dr. Rajala, Dean of Engineering, in the opening banquet and Dr. Jonathan Wickert, Senior Vice President and Provost in the Major Awards Banquet has been confirmed.

• Assistance of the College’s Graphic Artist in preparation of the Iowa Alpha portion of the Tau Beta Pi Banner and obtaining clearance for use of Iowa State University copyrighted symbols and logos

• Financial support for a reception for visiting Tau Beta Pi Advisors during the Convention

VII. Index of Exhibits - Attachments/Pictures:



Project Name: Speaker selection for Tau Beta Pi Banquet New X Recurring

Semester: Spring 2013 Date(s) of Project: 4/28/2013 Submitted By: LeVern Faidley





Description of Project I. General Description: In order to increase participation of Tau Beta Pi members, initiates, alumni and ISU Engineering Faculty in the Tau Beta Pi Initiation Ceremony and Banquet, a special effort is made to identify prominent keynote speakers for the Initiation Banquet. The Chapter identifies individuals who are Iowa Alpha initiates and made significant contributions to their professions. The speaker for Spring semester 2012 was Dr. Robert Brown, Anson Marston Distinguished Professor in Engineering, Gary and Donna Hoover Chair in Mechanical Engineering and Director, Bioeconomy Institute and Center for Sustainable Environmental Technologies. The speaker is generally selected in consultation with the Dean of Engineering, however this was not possible as Dr. Rajala only became dean on 1 April 2013. Therefore, selection was done by the Chapter. II. Purpose and Relationship to Objectives of Tau Beta Pi: Individuals are identified who through their high professional achievement exemplify Tau Beta Pi’s purpose “to mark in a fitting manner those who have conferred honor upon their alma mater by distinguished scholarship and exemplary character” and “their attainments as alumni in the field of engineering”. III. Organization/Administration: (in conjunction with another group? No X Yes) When possible, the banquet speaker is selected in consultation with the Dean of Engineering several months in advance of the banquet, to help assure the speaker is available on the date of the banquet. IV. Cost and Personnel Requirements: There was no cost involved in identification of the banquet speaker. The speaker and his wife attended the banquet as the guest of the Chapter’s Chief Advisor. The Chapter’s officers and members were involved in approving the individual invited to speak at the banquet.

V. Special Problems: None. Because the individuals invited to speak are generally very busy and have other commitments Dr. Brown was contacted early in the spring semester to insure he would be available to speak at the 2013 Spring banquet on 28 April 2013. VI. Overall Evaluation/Results: The Keynote talk of Dr. Brown was interesting and well received by those attending the banquet. Whether the choice of speaker had a positive influence on banquet attendance is not clear. Attendance of Chapter officers and active members at the Spring 2013 Banquet was fairly good with 10 officers and other members attending. Overall about 120 people attended the banquet including the Dean of Engineering, two Department Chairs and one faculty members. VII. Index of Exhibits - Attachments/Pictures:

Dr. RobertDr. Brown is Anson Marston Distinguished Professor in Engineering and Gary and Donna Hoover Chair in Mechanical Engineering. He holds the rank of Professor in the Departments of Mechanical Engineering, Chemical and Biological Engineering, and Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering. Dr. Brown is widely recognized as a leader in thermochemical processing of biomass into energy, fuels, and chemicals. He has been recognized by Biofuels Digest as one of the “Top 100 People in Bioenergy” and his activities have been cited hundreds of times by the media including Nature Magazine, Scientific American, New York Times, BBC, Aljazeera International, and the Chronicle of Higher Education. Dr. Brown is the founding director of the Bioeconomy Institute,which coordinates ISU’s research, educational, and outreach activities related to biobased products and bioenergy. He also helped launch ISU’s Biorenewable Resources and Technology graduate program, the first such degree-granting program in the United States. He is the director of the Center for Sustainable Environmental Technologies, a center within the Institute for Physical Research and Technology that conducts multi-disciplinary, multi-investigator research into thermochemical conversion of biomass. He was one of the founders of ISU’s BioCentury Research Farm. Dr. Brown received a BS in Physics and BA in Mathematics from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1976 and his MS (1977) and PhD (1980) in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University. He has been a faculty member at Iowa State University since 1983. Dr. Brown is a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineering and Distinguished Scientist of the Iowa Academy of Science. He has received numerous awards including the ISU Alumni Association’s Impact Award in 2007 in recognition of his role in increasing the visibility of ISU.



Project Name: Tau Beta Pi Endowment and Scholars Program account with the Iowa State University Foundation.

New X Recurring

Semester: Spring 2013 Date(s) of Project: N/A Submitted By: LeVern Faidley


Education/Prof. Dev. Initiation Activities X Scholars Program


Person Hours Organizing: 4 Person Hours Participating: N/A

Description of Project I. General Description: In conjunction with the Iowa Alpha Centennial in 2007, a fund raising campaign was undertaken together with the Iowa State University Foundation to solicit donations towards establishment of a Tau Beta Pi Endowment to support the activities of the Chapter. The Tau Beta Pi Endowment was established in 2008. On 30 April 2012 the endowment had a balance of $36,439 ($34,830 in endowed funds, $1,466 in expendable cash and $143 in current cash. Between 1 May 2012 and 30 April 2013 (i) gifts of $295 were received; (ii) a spending allocation of $1,328 was transferred from the endowment to expendable cash and (iii) $1,000 was transferred from expendable cash to the Tau Beta Pi Student Organization Account to support outreach activities of the Chapter. The ending balance in the Tau Beta Pi Endowment on 30 April 2013 was $38,785 ($36,990 in endowed funds and $1,795 in expendable cash). The second account the Chapter has at the ISU Foundation is the Tau Beta Pi – Iowa Alpha Scholars Program, which was established in 2008 to support 24 scholarships for first year engineering students (3 from each of the 8 departments within the College of Engineering). During 1 May 2012 - 30 April 2013, $11,750 was disbursed to support the 2012-13 scholars and $12,025 of new contributions were received ($10,000 from members of the Faidley family and $2,025 from other alumni and matching corporate contributions). Net contributions after service charges amounted to $11,424. The balance in the account on 1 May 2012 was $15,101 and decreased to $14,775 on 30 April 2013, sufficient to fully cover the costs of the program for 2013-14. In addition, pledges for future funding of the program from the Faidley family amounted to $24,750 assuring funding for the program for a further 3 years. II. Purpose and Relationship to Objectives of Tau Beta Pi: The main purpose in establishing an endowment for Iowa Alpha was to provide continuing support for the activities of the Chapter, while the purpose of the scholars program is to (i) recognize excellence among freshman and sophomore engineers, (ii) build a community of engineers spanning all eight departments within the college of engineering, and (iii) increase the awareness of Tau Beta Pi and thereby promote Tau Beta Pi membership when students become eligible as juniors and seniors.

III. Organization/Administration: (in conjunction with another group? No X Yes) The Iowa State University Foundation, maintains the Tau Beta Pi Endowment, a cash account associated with the Endowment and a cash account for the Scholars Program. Disbursement of funds from the Scholars program is done by the College of Engineering IV. Cost and Personnel Requirements: The ISU Foundation manages the accounts and the only direct charge is their 5 percent gift fee on new contributions. V. Special Problems: None VI. Overall Evaluation/Results: The contributions received from donors and income from the endowment over the past year significantly benefited the Chapter’s outreach activities and development of new initiatives. During the period 1 May 2012 – 30 April 2013 a total of $1,000 was transferred from the Endowment cash account to the Chapter’s Student Organization to support Iowa Alpha outreach activities. The Scholars program, in addition to providing the opportunity for very positive interaction with and among outstanding first year engineering students, is having a positive impact on Iowa Alpha membership. During the 4 year the scholars program has been operating, 38 scholars have become eligible for Tau Beta Pi membership and 22 have been initiated. The initiation of 58% of the eligible Tau Beta Pi – Iowa Alpha Scholars compares to initiation of about 16% of all eligible students. VII. Index of Exhibits - Attachments/Pictures: None



Project Name: Tau Beta Pi Graduation Stoles New X Recurring






Description of Project I. General Description: Since 2008 the Iowa Alpha Chapter has rewarded members who were active in the Chapter throughout their time as students by providing them Tau Beta Pi stoles when they graduate. Other Tau Beta Pi members are eligible to wear the stoles, by purchasing a stole for $20.00 or renting one for $5.00 ($20.00 deposit and $15.00 refund when the stole was returned) During the 2013 Spring semester graduation ceremony, 12 distinguished members and 17 other student members wore Tau Beta Pi stoles. The stoles are very distinctive on the black gowns worn during the graduation ceremony and make it possible to pick out the Tau Beta Pi members from among the more than 1,000 engineering graduates each semester. II. Purpose and Relationship to Objectives of Tau Beta Pi: The use of the Tau Beta Pi stole is mainly intended to reward active members for their contributions to the Chapter, but has had the added benefit of identifying Tau Beta Pi members among all graduates, thereby contributing to Tau Beta Pi’s purpose - to mark in a fitting manner those who have conferred honor upon their alma mater by distinguished scholarship and exemplary character. III. Organization/Administration: (in conjunction with another group? No X Yes) The Cataloger maintains records of Distinguished Members, which includes the following requirements: Fulfill one of the following requirements each semester: · Attend initiate election meeting · Attend Engineering Futures · Attend Cabinet Election Meeting · Assist Chapter Service Project · Be a member of Cabinet Accumulate a minimum of six points every semester according to the following system: · Participation in a chapter service project (3 points each)

· Participation as a small group leader or assistant leader (1 per meeting. And 1 extra point for attending all 3 meetings) · Attend a general or committee meeting or social event (1 point each) · Attend an Engineering Futures session (2 points each) · Participation in another activity that benefits the Chapter (The Cabinet will assign an appropriate number of points) Information on the availability of stoles is sent to all members with a request that graduating seniors complete an on-line Doodle form indicating if they want to buy, rent or receive a stole only if it is free. Stoles are ordered from Headquarters and available for pick-up from the Chief Advisor at a central location prior to graduation day. Rented stoles are returned to the Chief Advisor following the graduation ceremony. IV. Cost and Personnel Requirements: The Chapter purchases stoles from Tau Beta Pi Headquarters at a price of $22.00 each. Income from the sale of 14 stoles and rental of 3 stoles Spring semester was $295.00. The value of the 12 stoles given to distinguished members and 14 stoles sold to members was $572.00. Actual cost to the Chapter was $277.00. Time spent by the Chief Advisor in delivering the stoles and collecting the rental stoles amounted to about 8 hours. V. Special Problems: None VI. Overall Evaluation/Results: The use of the stoles is popular among both the active members and other Tau Beta Pi graduates. At Iowa State, all graduates are individually introduced and greeted by the University President or Provost during the graduation ceremony. Therefore, those wearing the Tau Beta Pi stoles were easily identifiable by parents and guests attending the ceremony. VII. Index of Exhibits - Attachments/Pictures: Attached are photos of some of the Iowa Alpha members wearing stoles at graduation:

Chapter 4.2 Initiation Activities



Project Name: Letter Stuffing Party New X Recurring

Semester: Spring 2013 Date(s) of Project: 2/3/2013 Submitted By: Seth Lang and LeVern Faidley





Description of Project I. General Description: The Letter Stuffing Party was attended by 8 Cabinet Officers and 2 Advisors. The letters and initiation calendar/checklist inviting the qualifying undergraduate and graduate students to join Tau Beta Pi were printed and stuffed into envelopes for mailing and distribution. II. Purpose and Relationship to Objectives of Tau Beta Pi: The purpose is to inform students qualified for Tau Beta Pi membership of their eligibility and send them an invitation to join. Letters are also sent to the parents with USA addresses of the undergraduate students informing them of their son or daughter’s eligibility. III. Organization/Administration: (in conjunction with another group? X No Yes) The Engineering Dean’s Office gets a list of eligible students in both the engineering undergraduate and graduate colleges. Letters from the Dean are sent to the undergraduate students and their parents, and to eligible graduate students. A letter from the Chapter is also sent to the students. The Chief Advisor prints the letters on stationary provided by the Dean’s Office, and the Dean’s Office also provides the envelopes and does the mailing. Iowa Alpha officers and members collate and fold the letters, put them in and seal the envelopes. IV. Cost and Personnel Requirements: There is no cost to the chapter to print the letters. At least four to six volunteers are needed to stuff the approximately 500 envelopes in a reasonable period of time. V. Special Problems: None. VI. Overall Evaluation/Results: All letters were prepared and sorted either for personal delivery by Iowa Alpha members or to be mailed to eligible students and their parents. With 10 members organized in 3 teams to (i) collate the

letters and schedule of initiate activities, (ii) fold, (iii) place in envelops and (iv) seal the envelops, the work was completed in little more than an hour. The Chief Advisor provided home made cookies for those assisting with the letter stuffing. VII. Index of Exhibits - Attachments/Pictures: None.



Project Name: Initiate Pizza Party and Information Session New X Recurring






Description of Project I. General Description: A pizza party is held for the students invited to become Tau Beta Pi members to kick off the initiation process. The undergraduate initiates are requested to fill out an Iowa Alpha catalog card and graduate students are requested to fill out both a catalog card and a Report of Eligibility Form. The Initiation Officer or Chapter President gives a PowerPoint presentation describing Tau Beta Pi and the Iowa Alpha initiation process. Spring Semester 24 undergraduates and 2 graduate students attended as well as 3 members and 2 advisors. II. Purpose and Relationship to Objectives of Tau Beta Pi: Meet with potential new Tau Beta Pi members to inform them about Tau Beta Pi and the Iowa Alpha initiation process. The Pizza party and information session is integral to the initiation process which contributes to Tau Beta Pi’s purpose “to mark in a fitting manner those who have conferred honor upon their alma mater by distinguished scholarship and exemplary character”. III. Organization/Administration: (in conjunction with another group? X No Yes) A room is reserved in which to hold the information session (generally 1115 Pearson Hall). The place and time are included in the letter of invitation sent to all eligible students and eligible students are also informed about the Pizza party and information session by E-mail. A Power Point presentation is prepared describing Tau Beta Pi, the Iowa Alpha Chapter and the initiation process and requirements for membership. IV. Cost and Personnel Requirements: Pizza and soft drinks were ordered for about 60 people at a cost of approximately $120.00. The 3 Iowa Alpha officers and 2 Advisors who attended the information session was sufficient to assist students in completing their catalog cards and answer questions.

V. Special Problems: Significantly more Pizza was ordered that needed for the 31 people attending. However, none went to waste as initiates and members were invited to take some with them at the conclusion of the session and the rest was eaten or distributed at the General Meeting that followed the Pizza Party. VI. Overall Evaluation/Results: The meeting and presentation went well. In addition to the 26 undergraduate and graduate students qualified for Tau Beta Pi membership who attended at the Spring Initiate Pizza Party and Information Session, about 10 students E-mailed the Initiation Officer or Chief Advisor to indicate they were interested in joining Tau Beta Pi, but could not attend. VII. Index of Exhibits - Attachments/Pictures: Following are photos taken during the Pizza Party



Project Name: Initiate Bent Polishing New X Recurring

Semester: Spring 2013 Date(s) of Project: 3/10/2013, 3/25/2013, 3/26/2013 and 3/27/2013

Submitted By: Seth Lang





Description of Project I. General Description: During the Initiation Bent Polishing activity, initiates receive a bronze bent to polish, which they are expected to wear during small group presentations, and the initiation ceremony and banquet. This semester, the bent polishing parties were held on 1 Sunday afternoons and 3 evening during March to accommodate the times and days initiates could participate. During these bent polishing opportunities, 23 initiates, 2 cabinet members, and 2 advisors attended. II. Purpose and Relationship to Objectives of Tau Beta Pi: Iowa Alpha has had a tradition of Tau Beta Pi initiates being given bents to polish and wear during the initiation ceremony. III. Organization/Administration: (in conjunction with another group? X No Yes) The Chapter has belt sanders, files, vices and other polishing equipment for initiates to use to polish their bents. Sunday afternoon from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. is generally selected for the bent polishing activity. Initiation Officers and members supervise use of the equipment and initiates are required to wear safety glasses and gloves when using the power equipment. Initiates are sent an e-mail invitation to attend, and are requested pay their $80.00 initiation fee at the event, if they have not already paid. IV. Cost and Personnel Requirements: The $4.00 cost of each bent is included in the initiation fees. Three to four officers and members are needed to set up the polishing equipment and supervise the initiates. V. Special Problems: None VI. Overall Evaluation/Results: The bent polishing activities went relatively well. Initiates attended each of the four time the equipment was available, with the largest number attending on the Sunday afternoon. Several initiates were unable to attend on the weekend, and attended the sessions held on Monday, Tuesday and

Wednesday evening. Since nearly all initiates attend the bent polishing activity, initiation dues are collected at the event. VII. Index of Exhibits - Attachments/Pictures: Following are pictures taken of the initiates polishing their bents.



Project Name: FAC Pizza Party New X Recurring






Description of Project I. General Description: The Friday After Class (FAC) pizza party is a social event held midway through each semester’s initiation activities, where members and initiates can enjoy eating pizza together at a local restaurant. This semester the event was attended by 4 cabinet officers, 2 advisors, 1 member and 6 initiates. II. Purpose and Relationship to Objectives of Tau Beta Pi: Provide an opportunity for members and initiates to get to know each other better in an informal setting. III. Organization/Administration: (in conjunction with another group? No Yes) The FAC was held at Pizza Pit, conveniently located just south of campus. Thursday, 4 April from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. was selected as the date for the event. An E-mail announcement was sent to members and initiates inviting them to the event. Attendees arrived at different times depending on their classes. Pizzas were ordered throughout the event to ensure the pizza was hot and the toppings matched the preferences of the attendees. This also guaranteed no pizza was leftover at the conclusion of the event. IV. Cost and Personnel Requirements: Attendance of an Officer with the Chapter’s Student Organization credit card was necessary to pay for the Pizza. The Initiation Officer organized the event, and the President paid $74.00 for the six Pizzas, drinks and a gratuity. V. Special Problems: This semester the date of the FAC fell on Easter Friday. Therefore, the event was moved to the following Thursday, the evening after the Initiate Small Group presentations and new member election. VI. Overall Evaluation/Results: Attendance at the FAC was better than past semesters and the restaurant was much less busy than on a Friday evening. The Chapter will consider holding the event on Thursday evening again in the future.

VII. Index of Exhibits - Attachments/Pictures: Attached below pictures taken during the event.



Project Name: Initiation Ceremony and Banquet New X Recurring


Submitted By: Seth Lang, Kate Brown and LeVern Faidley





Description of Project I. General Description: The initiation ceremony and banquet was held on Sunday, 28 April 2013, the day prior to the start of dead week. While the initiation ceremony is taking place a reception is held for parents and guests of the initiates and other attendees at the banquet. A ceremony for the 2013-14 Tau Beta Pi – Iowa Alpha Scholars was held during the reception. Tau Beta Pi members who are parents of the initiates are invited to attend the initiation ceremony as observers. II. Purpose and Relationship to Objectives of Tau Beta Pi: The initiation ceremony and banquet is the culmination of the initiation process. The initiation of new undergraduates, graduate students and Eminent Engineers as members contributes to Tau Beta Pi’s purpose “to mark in a fitting manner those who have conferred honor upon their alma mater by distinguished scholarship and exemplary character” and “their attainments as alumni in the field of engineering”. III. Organization/Administration: (in conjunction with another group? X No Yes) Rooms for the initiation ceremony and banquet are reserved in the Scheman Building of the Iowa State center about 6 months to 1 year in advance to insure rooms are available. The keynote speaker is also identified several months in advance for the person to confirm availability. Four weeks before the banquet, new initiates are informed of their election and students, parents other guests are sent invitations. The new Tau Beta Pi – Iowa Alpha Scholars identified by the College of Engineering are also informed of their selection and they and their parents are invited to attend the reception and banquet. The menu for the banquet buffet dinner is also chosen. Three weeks before the banquet, members to help with the ceremony are recruited and chapter officers and active members are invited by the Chief Advisor to attend the banquet as his guest. Three days before the banquet, the final tally of banquet attendees is made and given to the caterer and the banquet programs and nametags are printed. Members assisting with the initiation ceremony, reception and banquet are requested to arrive about one and a half hours before the ceremony to set up the initiation room and prepare the reception area and banquet room.

IV. Cost and Personnel Requirements: The cost of the initiation and banquet room, food, invitations to the parents and initiates, postage and programs are paid by the Chapter. The cost for rental of banquet, reception and initiation room and for the food served at the banquet is about $25.00 per person. To cover this cost $25.00 is taken from the each initiates dues and all guests are charged this same amount, except for the banquet speaker, scholars and chapter officers, whose cost is covered by the Chief Advisor. The ceremony requires at least 7 members to run, plus two members to check in guests and two members to talk with parents and set up the banquet room. A computer and projector are needed in the banquet room, the screen and sound equipment is provided by Scheman. Spring Semester the total cost of the initiation ceremony and banquet was $3,083 and total income was $2,925 with the difference $158 paid by the Chapter. V. Special Problems: The only problem encountered was that 1 initiate was unable to attend the initiation ceremony and his initiation was therefore postponed to Fall semester 2013. VI. Overall Evaluation/Results: The initiation ceremonies, reception and banquet all went smoothly. The initiation of 26 new members (22 undergraduate, 2 graduate students and 2 eminent engineers) was smaller than several previous initiation classes. In total, 115 people attended the initiation ceremony and/or banquet including: 26 initiates, 16 scholars, 9 cabinet members, 3 advisors, 4 faculty member and 57 guests. The Dean of Engineering made opening remarks at the banquet and the Keynote speaker was very good. VII. Index of Exhibits - Attachments/Pictures:

Iowa Alpha Chapter

Spring Initiation Banquet

28 April 2013

Rooms 230-240 Scheman Building Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa

Spring 2013 Init iates

Undergraduate Students

Eric Campbell Joshua Leyh Brett Cowen Sydney McKechnie John Deutsch Matthew Mouw Ryan Hall Thomas Patton Christopher Harre Michael Rosenthal Amanda Hudson Anthony Schimek Benjamin Jacobson Brandon Schnier Bradley Jimenez Chad Tenold Bo-‐Ra Kim Isabella Walsh Danielle Kimler Chloe Ward Cameron Lafollette Lauren Wickham Kolstad Adam Lawrence

Graduate Students

Dimitrios Bilionis Mehran Samiee Esfahani

Eminent Engineers

Dr. Robert Brown

Anson Marston Distinguished Professor in Engineering Gary and Donna Hoover Chair in Mechanical Engineering Director, Bioeconomy Institute and Center for Sustainable

Environmental Technologies

Dr. Caroline Hayes Professor and Chair, Mechanical Engineering Department Lynn Gleason Professor of Interdisciplinary Engineering

Banquet Program

Welcome Seth Lang Initiation Officer Opening remarks Dr. Sarah Rajala Dean, College of Engineering James and Katherine Melsa Professor in Engineering President’s perspective Kate Brown President Keynote Speaker Dr. Robert Brown

Anson Marston Distinguished Professor in Engineering, Closing Remarks Seth Lang Initiation Officer

Menu

Salad Seasonal fruit Deli potato salad

Entrees

Eggplant parmesan Raspberry chicken

Hot sides

Mashed potatoes & gravy Wild rice pilaf

Buttered whole kernel corn

Drinks Ice Tea Milk Coffee

Spring 2013 Cabinet President Kate Brown Vice President Renee Megchelsen Treasurer Pavel Brodskiy Corresponding Secretary Amy Roggendorf Recording Secretary Lisa Garrett Cataloger Rebekah Dejmal Initiation Officer Seth Lang Assistant Initiation Officers Alek Jerauld Joseph Shatek Graduate Initiation Officer Chunhui Song Project Officers Andrew Upah Paul Uhing Dennis Van Woert Jordan Wright Corporate Liaison Grant Anderson Chapter Improvement Chair Ning Zhang Chapter Survey Officer Scott Burke Communications Director German Parada Engineering Student Council Rep. Matthew Meyer Historian Jacquelyn Bower Scholars Program Co-‐Chairs Logan Kroneman Devon Schuler Convention Arrangements Co-‐Chairs Grant Anderson German Parada Chief Advisor Dr. LeVern Faidley Advisors Bradley Coffman Dr. LeAnn Faidley Dr. James Hill Dr. Amy Kaleita-‐Forbes Dr. Richard Smith Dr. Richard Stone

Tau Beta Pi – Iowa Alpha Scholars

The Tau Beta Pi – Iowa Alpha Scholars Program was established in 2009 by the Iowa Alpha Chapter of Tau Beta Pi - The Engineering Honor Society to provide financial assistance to ISU engineering students and increase recognition and appreciation of Tau Beta Pi. Participants in the program are selected by the College of Engineering Scholarships and Awards Committee from among the top one-eighth of ISU first year engineering students and cover all eight departments within the College of Engineering. Those selected for the program receive a $500 scholarship, participate in peer group activities and have the opportunity to establish mentoring relationships with current Tau Beta Pi members. They can also attend Tau Beta Pi engineering leadership training workshops and speaker forums and be actively involved in Iowa Alpha outreach and community service activities. Many of the scholars who have become members when they are eligible as juniors or seniors have assumed leadership positions within the chapter. The program for Fall 2013 will be carried out under the leadership of Tau Beta Pi members serving as the Scholar’s Program Co-chairs. The chapter would like to congratulate the following 24 students selected as the 2013-‐14 Tau Beta Pi - Iowa Alpha scholars.

Mason Berhenke Corona Kenowski Elena Ewaldz Andrew Kitahara Jared Frese Tate Klocke David Gardner Tiffany Lam Dillan Glock Kyle Linares Alicia Guzman Omar Longou William Hendricks Joel Lynch Jacqueline Holtz Laurel Meier Melynda Hoover Brandon Ophoff Allen Johnson Samuel Sparland Justin Jones Elmer Tse Sara Jones Dean Vanevery

The chapter would like to express its appreciation to the Iowa State University Foundation and ISU alumni, particularly the Faidley family and matching gift companies, who have provided support for the program.

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Robert Brown Anson Marston Distinguished Professor in Engineering

Gary and Donna Hoover Chair in Mechanical Engineering Director, Bioeconomy Institute and Center for Sustainable

Environmental Technologies Dr. Brown is Anson Marston Distinguished Professor in Engineering and Gary and Donna Hoover Chair in Mechanical Engineering. He holds the rank of Professor in the Departments of Mechanical Engineering, Chemical and Biological Engineering, and Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering. Dr. Brown is widely recognized as a leader in thermochemical processing of biomass into energy, fuels, and chemicals. He has been recognized by Biofuels Digest as one of the “Top 100 People in Bioenergy” and his activities have been cited hundreds of times by the media including Nature Magazine, Scientific American, New York Times, BBC, Aljazeera International, and the Chronicle of Higher Education. Dr. Brown is the founding director of the Bioeconomy Institute,which coordinates ISU’s research, educational, and outreach activities related to biobased products and bioenergy. He also helped launch ISU’s Biorenewable Resources and Technology graduate program, the first such degree-granting program in the United States. He is the director of the Center for Sustainable Environmental Technologies, a center within the Institute for Physical Research and Technology that conducts multi-disciplinary, multi-investigator research into thermochemical conversion of biomass. He was one of the founders of ISU’s BioCentury Research Farm. Dr. Brown received a BS in Physics and BA in Mathematics from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1976 and his MS (1977) and PhD (1980) in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University. He has been a faculty member at Iowa State University since 1983. Dr. Brown is a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineering and Distinguished Scientist of the Iowa Academy of Science. He has received numerous awards including the ISU Alumni Association’s Impact Award in 2007 in recognition of his role in increasing the visibility of ISU.

Chapter 4.3 Projects Benefitting the Community



Project Name: Adopt A Highway Cleanup New X Recurring


Project Area: X Community/Liberal Culture University/College Profession/Engineering (K12 Outreach) Chapter/Social




Description of Project I. General Description: The Adopt a Highway project involves collecting trash into trash bags on both sides of a two mile stretch of Lincoln Highway on the west side of Ames. The initiates and Tau Beta Pi members form four groups with each group cleaning a one side of the highway for 1 mile. The groups start at both ends of the 2 mile stretch of highway and meet in the middle where the bags are piled so the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) can pick them up. The DOT supplies bags and reflective vests for the participants. The Spring semester 10 initiates, 2 member and 2 Advisors participated in the cleanup. II. Purpose and Relationship to Objectives of Tau Beta Pi: The Adopt-A-Highway cleanup provides an opportunity for initiates to demonstrate their character by providing service to the Ames community. III. Organization/Administration: (in conjunction with another group? No X Yes) A date towards the end of the semester is chosen (generally a Sunday afternoon) in anticipation the weather will be relatively mild. Information is sent to initiates and members to sign-up using a Doodle. An Iowa Alpha Officer meets with the Department of Transportation and picks up the vests and garbage bags before the event and returns the vests and unused garbage bags after the Adopt a Highway cleanup. The filled trash bags are stacked beside the road and picked up by the DOT. IV. Cost and Personnel Requirements: The Chapter incurred no cost for the project. The bags and vests were provided by the DOT, with transportation and gloves supplied by the involved Iowa Alpha personnel. The activity required 1-2 Chapter Officers to organize the event and pick up/return the vests and garbage bags. V. Special Problems: The only problem encounters was the size of the garbage bags provided by DOT which were much smaller than in the past. This required new bags to be delivered to participants and filled bags to be collected and transported to the collection site several times during the cleanup.

VI. Overall Evaluation/Results: The interest in and attendance at the event was good with enough volunteers that work involved could be distributed effectively. Iowa Alpha has carried out the Adopt a Highway cleanup for many years and plans to continue to undertake the cleanup each Fall and Spring semester in the future. The event provides an excellent opportunity for initiates to fulfill the Chapter’s requirement that they participate in a service project. VII. Index of Exhibits - Attachments/Pictures: Following is pictures taken at the conclusion of this semester’s highway cleanup

Chapter 4.4 K-12 Engineering Outreach Projects



Project Name: Roller Coaster Competition New X Recurring


Submitted By: Paul Uhing, Dennis Van Woert, Jordan Wright and LeVern Faidley

Project Area: Community/Liberal Culture University/College X Profession/Engineering (K12 Outreach) Chapter/Social




Description of Project I. General Description: The Tau Beta Pi Rollercoaster competition is an outreach event where middle school and high school students design a rollercoaster in the style of a Rube Goldberg machine to carry a small metal ball over a track of the students’ design. The objective of the event is to allow students to express their creativity while introducing them to basic physics concepts. Volunteers for this year’s event included 4 Advisors, 6 Cabinet members, 1 member and 11 initiates. II. Purpose and Relationship to Objectives of Tau Beta Pi: Iowa Alpha strives to foster a passion for engineering and related sciences in younger students throughout the elementary, middle, and high school ages. Outreach has been a major focus of the Chapter to engage the community and to spread the message of integrity and excellence in engineering. The Roller Coaster Competition offers the opportunity for middle and high school students to see firsthand the Iowa State University campus. III. Organization/Administration: (in conjunction with another group? X No Yes) Planning for the event began during the Fall 2012 semester with a Projects Small Group making suggestions about the competition including a T-shirt design and the Rube Goldberg challenge. The date of the event is scheduled early in the Spring semester. This year the competition was scheduled for Thursday, 11 April 2013. Information on the Iowa Alpha website for the Roller Coaster Competition was updated and schools that had participated in the 2012 competition were contacted. Clearance to hold the event was requested through the Event Authorization Process. During late February and early March the T-shirt prices ($10.00) and registration deadline was set so the Chapter would have a good picture of the number of participants well in advance of the day of the event. Throughout the time leading up to the competition, the chapter was contacted by schools seeking clarification concerning the competition. General items needed were tables, two computers and a printer for registration, scoring and printing of Award certificates, easels for poster presentations. A Doodle poll was used for initiates and members to sign up for specific times throughout the event day for volunteering. Iowa Alpha members and initiates generally enjoy supporting

the Roller Coaster competition as it generally involves 15 to 20 teams, many of them in costume, from schools from throughout the State of Iowa. IV. Cost and Personnel Requirements: There is no registration fee for middle school and high school teams to participate in the competition. T-shirts are on sale to participants for $10.00 each and lunch (2 pieces of Pizza and a drink) for $3.00 per person. A minimum of 20 volunteers is needed to properly execute the rollercoaster competition. The chapter had 22 volunteers assist with the event this year. The total cost for the event was $797.00 for T-shirts and $144.00 for Pizza, while the income from their sale was $ 797.00. The Chapter covered the $200.00 deficit incurred in holding the event. V. Special Problems: The requirements for obtaining University clearance to hold the event were much more time consuming and difficult than in the past, particularly as the result of a new University Policy concerning Youth Activities, Pre-collegiate Programs and Camps which took effect on 1 November 2012. This policy prevents student groups from directly sponsoring outreach events themselves. Fortunately, the College of Engineering agreed to be the official sponsor on behalf of the Chapter. The policy also required the names of all of the volunteers be submitted to the Office of Risk Management for background checks to be performed. Clearance was also needed to serve food, and custodian staff clearance related to trash and bathroom services had to be obtained. The Chapter President was called before the Iowa State University Event Authorization Committee to answer questions about the event. A new requirement this semester was the need for a Faculty Advisor to be present throughout the Event. In the end, all of the necessary clearances were obtained to hold the event and two Faculty Advisors attended throughout the day. VI. Overall Evaluation/Results: The Rollercoaster Competition was a very successful with 15 teams from 6 high schools and 1 middle school competing. The chapter received very positive comments about the structure and organization of the event. Many of the schools indicated that they planned to participate again in the future. VII. Index of Exhibits - Attachments/Pictures: Attached below are pictures of some of the teams in the competition.



Project Name: Catapult Competition New X Recurring






Description of Project I. General Description: The Tau Beta Pi Catapult Competition is an annual event hosted by the Chapter during ISU's VEISHEA celebration that aims to engage high school students in building and understanding complex mechanical systems such as catapults and trebuchets. The contest challenges the participating teams to not only build a trebuchet capable of launching an egg over 100 feet but to also understand the physics behind projectile motion and to make their trebuchets as light, inexpensive, accurate, and robust as possible. First held in April 1999, 2014 was the 15th Annual Catapult Competition sponsored by Iowa Alpha. II. Purpose and Relationship to Objectives of Tau Beta Pi: Iowa Alpha strives to foster a passion for engineering and related sciences in younger students throughout the elementary, middle, and high school ages. Outreach has been a major focus of the Chapter to engage the community and to spread the message of integrity and excellence in engineering. The Catapult Competition also offers the opportunity for high school students to see firsthand the Iowa State University campus. III. Organization/Administration: (in conjunction with another group? No X Yes) Planning for the event began early in Spring semester. Since the event was held during the VEISHEA Village portion of VEISHEA week, the Chapter had to apply for permission to be a VEISHEA Village Exhibitor. The application was filled out by a project officer and submitted to the VEISHEA Village committee by the deadline. The next step in the planning process was to ensure the Catapult Competition content on the Iowa Alpha website was accurate and available for participants to view. With only two school registered to participate in the competition, it was decided not to print T-shirts for participants this year. During the final two weeks before the event supplies for the completion were procured if they were not available from prior years. These items included measuring tapes, non-toxic grass marking paint for field markings, "CAUTION" tape to mark out the launching area, and stakes to wrap the caution tape around. Eggs for the competition were purchased the evening before the event. A Doodle poll was used for members and initiates to sign up for specific times throughout the event day for volunteering. Our Iowa Alpha members and initiates generally enjoy supporting the Catapult competition as it take place on the

ISU central campus following the VEISHEA parade and a large crowd of spectators can be expected to watch the competition. IV. Cost and Personnel Requirements: The Chapter charges no registration fee for teams to participate. Therefore, the Chapter received no income for the event. The cost was also relatively low, about $60.00 ($56.00 for VEISHEA registration and $4.00 for eggs), which the Chapter covered. V. Special Problems: As with other Iowa Outreach Events involving high school students, the Chapter had to seek clearance through the Event authorization process and all volunteers The requirements for obtaining University clearance to hold the event were much more time consuming and difficult than in the past, particularly as the result of a new University Policy concerning Youth Activities, Pre-collegiate Programs and Camps which took effect on 1 November 2012. This policy prevents student groups from directly sponsoring outreach events themselves. Fortunately, the College of Engineering agreed to be the official sponsor on behalf of the Chapter. The policy also required the names of all of the volunteers be submitted to the Office of Risk Management for background checks to be performed. A new requirement this semester was the need for a Faculty Advisor to be present throughout the Event. The Chapter was sent a Participation Agreement the evening before the event stating that it needed to be sent to schools registered to participate in the Catapult competition for parents to sign when the team member was under 18 years of age or they could not participate in the competition. The Chapter had previously distributed a Release and Waiver of Liability form to the schools, which was signed by the parents of students under 18 years of age. Rather than cancel the competition or prevent students under 18 years of age, who were already on campus, from participating, all of the high school students were required to complete the new form, but for those under 18 years of age, whose parents did not accompany them to ISU, the Chapter accepted the parent signature on the Release and Waiver of Liability form as adequate for them to participate in the competition. Fortunately, the Office of Risk Management accepted the Release and Waiver of Liability forms and indicated they were glad the Chapter had not cancelled the competition. VI. Overall Evaluation/Results: The weather was cool but pleasant the day of the event. Four teams from two high schools competed in the competition. One of the competitors arrived with his trebuchet completely disassembled. He flew a small plane to Ames with his grandfather and the only way it could fit in the plane was in pieces. The participants seemed to enjoy themselves and the spectators often responded with applause when the eggs hit the target. We also had positive feedback from the parents and teachers of the participating students. As the competition has been an annual event now for many years, the Chapter plans to again hold the competition in 2014. VII. Index of Exhibits - Attachments/Pictures: Pictures of the competition and the first and second place trebuchets:



Project Name: Meeting with ISU Events Authorization Committee concerning approval to hold Roller Coaster and Catapult Competitions

X New Recurring






Description of Project I. General Description: Iowa State University has a Events Authorization Process that all events involving non-students, particularly youth under the age of 18, must ISU Student Groups must follow to get their outreach activities authorized. Events Authorization Committee reviews all requests for events and may request the student group to meet with committee if they have questions concerning the event. The meeting was attended by the Chapter President, 2 Project Officers, and 3 Advisors. II. Purpose and Relationship to Objectives of Tau Beta Pi: The purpose of the competitions is to reach out to 6th – 12th grade students who show an interest and propensity for engineering. It allows the students to use engineering principles to create a roller coaster or catapult within a given set of guidelines. The competitions allow initiates to demonstrate exemplary character by volunteering at these events, and help foster a spirit of liberal culture. III. Organization/Administration: (in conjunction with another group? No X Yes) Meetings with the ISU Event Authorization Committee are an important way to make sure the Chapter is in compliance with the University’s regulations for outreach activities. Upon submitting event details online, a day and time are set for the Chapter to meet with the Committee. It is generally required that at least one project officer and one advisor are present. One of the new restrictions is that student organization can no longer sponsor youth outreach activities themselves. Fortunately, the ISU College of Engineering has agreed to serve as the sponsor of the Tau Beta Pi Roller Coaster and Catapult competitions. IV. Cost and Personnel Requirements: There was no cost for the cabinet members and advisors to attend the meeting.

V. Special Problems: During the past year the University’s policies related to youth activities have been undergoing major changes and are frequent modifications. Therefore, it has been difficult for the Chapter to obtain timely clearance to hold its outreach events. VI. Overall Evaluation/Results: The meeting allowed the cabinet members in attendance and the advisors to discuss the details of the upcoming Roller Coaster and Catapult Competitions with the Event Authorization Committee. It also made sure that all aspects of the competitions were in compliance with the University’s requirements. VII. Index of Exhibits - Attachments/Pictures: None.



Project Name: Tau Beta Pi Rollercoaster and Catapult Scholarships New X Recurring






Description of Project I. General Description: Each year in conjunction with the Rollercoaster and Catapult competitions the Chapter offers one or more scholarships to high school seniors who participate in the competitions and enroll as incoming freshman in engineering at Iowa State University for the fall semester. Selection criteria for awarding the scholarship includes: Grade Point Average, participation in school activities and community service, a letter of recommendation and the preparation of an essay on the responsibilities of an engineer. Funding for two $500 scholarships comes from the Tau Beta Pi Chapter Project Award Scholarship the Chapter receives from Tau Beta Pi Headquarters and matching funds from the College of Engineering Dean's Office. This year the Chapter received 4 applications, three related to the Roller Coaster competition and one from a participant in the Catapult competition. Three applicants this year were excellent, each had a high grade point average, had participated in extra-curricular activities and prepared thoughtful essays. As a result, funding for a third scholarship was provided by the Faidley family. II. Purpose and Relationship to Objectives of Tau Beta Pi: The program is intended to broaden knowledge of Tau Beta Pi among incoming Freshman engineering students thereby increasing the likelihood they will join Tau Beta Pi when they become eligible for membership as a junior or senior. It is hoped that this will assist the Chapter in increasing the number of eligible undergraduate students it initiates into Tau Beta Pi. III. Organization and Administration: (in conjunction with another group? No X Yes) The ISU College of Engineering, in addition to matching the scholarship funds received from Tau Beta Pi Headquarters also provides administrative and logistical support for awarding the scholarships. IV. Cost and Personnel Requirements: The cost of the Rollercoaster and Catapult Scholarships is $1,500.00 ($500 for each scholarship recipient). As indicated above funds for the scholarships came from Tau Beta Pi Headquarters, the ISU College of Engineering and the Faidley family.

V. Special Problems: None. VI. Overall Evaluation/Results: Tau Beta Pi Rollercoaster and Catapult Scholarships have been awarded for a number of years. The recipients express their appreciation for the scholarships at the time they are awarded. The recipients this year were: Kaitlin M. Schieltz, Brian A. Rye, and Nathan Thomas Eick. The Chapter has been tracking past scholarship recipients. Past scholarship winner who are still students are: Zachariah Glenn Benedict - 2011, Sarah Elizabeth Files - 2011 and Kelsey C. Schieltz - 2011 and Ryan Joseph Miller - 2012, Scott Douglas Miller – 2012 and Kyle Lee Perkins - 2012. Thus far, none of these students have become eligible for membership in Tau Beta Pi. VII. Index of Exhibits - Attachments/Pictures: None

Chapter 4.5 Projects Benefitting the University



Project Name: Engineering Club Fair New X Recurring


Project Area: Community/Liberal Culture X University/College Profession/Engineering (K12 Outreach) Chapter/Social



Person Hours Organizing: 2 Person Hours Participating: 6 Description of Project I. General Description: The Engineering Student Council hosted an Engineering Club Fair to allow student organizations within the College of Engineering to showcase opportunities available to students. II. Purpose and Relationship to Objectives of Tau Beta Pi: The purpose of participating in the fair was to increase knowledge of Tau Beta Pi among engineering students, so that when invited to join the organization they would recognize Tau Beta Pi as a premier honor society. III. Organization/Administration: (in conjunction with another group? No X Yes) The possibility of participating in the fair was discussed during the January 23 committee meeting, and it was determined that the chapter should accept the invitation to have a table at the Engineering Club Fair. A half-page flier that outlined the history and requirements of Tau Beta Pi was created for the purpose of handing out to interested students in attendance. IV. Cost and Personnel Requirements: There was no cost to the Chapter to have a table at the Engineering Club Fair. V. Special Problems: None

VI. Overall Evaluation/Results: Participating in the Engineering Club Fair gave Tau Beta Pi the opportunity to have more name recognition among engineering students at Iowa State. VII. Index of Exhibits - Attachments/Pictures: A picture from the event and the flier distributed at the event are shown below:



Project Name: Honor Society Informational Session X New Recurring



Project Area: Community/Liberal Culture X University/College Profession/Engineering (K12 Outreach) Chapter/Social




Description of Project I. General Description: The Alpha Lambda Delta/Phi Eta Sigma First-Year Honor Society and the Iowa State University Honors Program organized an Honor Society informational session for First Year Honors Program students and invited ISU Honor Societies including Tau Beta Pi to attend. The information session was attended by 2 Iowa Alpha Officers. II. Purpose and Relationship to Objectives of Tau Beta Pi: The purpose of the event was to help educate first-year students about honor societies and also promote honor society membership among these high-achieving students. Since first year engineering students in the University Honors Program often qualify for Tau Beta Pi membership as juniors and Seniors, the information session offered the Chapter the opportunity to interact with these students while still in there first year at ISU. III. Organization/Administration: (in conjunction with another group? No X Yes) The Alpha Lambda Delta/Phi Eta Sigma First-Year Honor Society and the Iowa State University Honors Program organized the event. IV. Cost and Personnel Requirements: There was no cost to participate in the event. Two Iowa Alpha officers, who are also in the Honors Program, attended the event. V. Special Problems: None VI. Overall Evaluation/Results: The information session was initially quite busy, and the officers talked with multiple Honors students interested in Tau Beta Pi. These students varied in their knowledge of Tau Beta Pi, as well as their

academic standing, but all promised to research and possibly join Tau Beta Pi if they received the invitation. VII. Index of Exhibits - Attachments/Pictures:



Project Name: Program to identify and initiate Eminent Engineers New X Recurring

Semester: Spring 2013 Date(s) of Project: MM/DD/2013 Submitted By: LeVern Faidley





Description of Project I. General Description: For the last several years the Chapter has made an effort to initiate leading engineering faculty members and Iowa State alumni into Tau Beta Pi, when they were not already members. In Spring semester 2013 the Chapter identified 2 Eminent Engineers for Tau Beta Pi membership: Dr. Caroline Hayes, Professor and Chair, Mechanical Engineering Department and Lynn Gleason Professor of Interdisciplinary Engineering and Dr. Robert Brown, Anson Marston Distinguished Professor in Engineering, Gary and Donna Hoover Chair in Mechanical Engineering, Director, Bioeconomy Institute and Center for Sustainable Environmental Technologies II. Purpose and Relationship to Objectives of Tau Beta Pi: The program identifies ISU engineering faculty and alumni, who have demonstrated high professional achievement and/or an aptitude for leadership/teaching. Their initiation into Tau Beta Pi as Eminent Engineers contributes to Tau Beta Pi’s purpose “to mark in a fitting manner those who have conferred honor upon their alma mater by distinguished scholarship and exemplary character” and “their attainments as alumni in the field of engineering”. III. Organization/Administration: (in conjunction with another group? No X Yes) The Chapter identifies individuals in leadership and/or influential positions within the ISU College of Engineering, the public sector or private industry who we believe are qualified for Tau Beta Pi membership. The names are submitted to Tau Beta Pi Headquarters for clearance. IV. Cost and Personnel Requirements: There was no cost involved in identification of the candidates initiated into Tau Beta Pi as an Eminent Engineer or Alumni member. The local initiation fee is waived since the Chapter does not incur the cost of student initiation activities. The National initiation dues are paid by the Iowa Alpha Chief Advisor. V. Special Problems: None.

VI. Overall Evaluation/Results: Dr. Caroline Hayes, the new Chair of the Mechanical Engineering department welcomed the opportunity to become a Tau Beta Pi member. With her initiation the chairs of all 8 departments within the College of Engineering as well as all of the engineering graduates in the Office of the Dean of Engineering, as well as the Dean herself are now Tau Beta Pi members. Dr. Brown was very appreciative of being selected by the Chapter for membership in Tau Beta Pi as an Eminent Engineer. He is internationally recognized for his work as a leader in thermochemical processing of biomass into energy, fuels, and chemicals. It was particularly nice to initiate him this semester as he is the father-in-law of Kate Brown, the Iowa Alpha President and led the initiation ceremony. He also served as the Keynote speaker for the Tau Beta Pi banquet. VII. Index of Exhibits - Attachments/Pictures:

Dr. Caroline C. Hayes became the Chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Lynn Gleason Professor of Interdisciplinary Engineering at Iowa State University in October 2012. Prior to coming to ISU she was Director of Graduate Studies, Graduate Minor Program, Human Factors and Ergonomics at University of Minnesota from 2006 to 2012; Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Minnesota from 2004 to 2010; and the Richard and Barbara Nelson Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Minnesota from 1998 to 2004. She received her BS in Computer Science (1983), MS in Knowledge-Based Systems (1987) and Ph.D. in Robotics (1990), all from the Carnegie Mellon University. Her research area of emphasis has been on decision support for complex tasks in engineering, transportation, medicine and military applications. Recent focus has been on understanding the sociotechnical factors impacting collaboration in globally distributed design teams and the design of electronic tools to make such teams more effective. She is the recipient of awards for teaching , research, leadership and service. Dr. Hayes was initiated into Tau Beta Pi by Iowa Alpha on 28 April 2013.

Dr. Brown holds the rank of Professor in the Departments of Mechanical Engineering, Chemical and Biological Engineering, and Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering. He is widely recognized as a leader in thermochemical processing of biomass into energy, fuels, and

chemicals. He is the founding director of the Bioeconomy Institute, which coordinates Iowa State University’s research, educational, and outreach activities related to biobased products and bioenergy. He helped launch ISU’s Biorenewable Resources and Technology graduate program, the first such degree-granting program in the United States. Dr. Brown is the director of the Center for Sustainable Environmental Technologies, within the Institute for Physical Research and Technology that conducts multi-disciplinary, multi-investigator research into thermochemical conversion of biomass. He is also one of the founders of ISU’s BioCentury Research Farm. He received a B.S. in Physics and a B.A. in Mathematics from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1976, and an M.S. (1977) and Ph.D. (1980) in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University. He has been at Iowa State University since 1983 as an Assistant Professor, 1983-1987; Associate Professor, 1987-1993; and Professor of Mechanical Engineering, 1993-present. He is the recipient of numerous awards for his teaching, research and leadership particularly in the area of biorenewables, biobased products and bioenergy. Dr. Brown was initiated into Tau Beta Pi by Iowa Alpha on 28 April 2013.



Project Name: Tau Beta Pi – Iowa Alpha Scholars Recognition Ceremony New X Recurring



Education/Prof. Dev. Initiation Activities X Scholars Program

Number of Members: Number of Electees: Number of Scholars:

Person Hours Organizing: Person Hours Participating:

Description of Project I. General Description: During Spring semester our fifth class of Tau Beta Pi – Iowa Alpha scholars was selected by the ISU College of Engineering. These 24 students and their parents were invited to participate in the Tau Beta Pi Reception and Banquet. During the time when the initiates were being initiated a special ceremony was held to recognize the scholars and to share information with them about the program and allow them to introduce themselves to each other. Those attending the ceremony included 16 scholars and 21 parents. II. Purpose and Relationship to Objectives of Tau Beta Pi: To recognize the new Iowa Alpha Scholars and provide them exposure to Tau Beta Pi by attending the Tau Beta Pi Banquet and visit with officers and newly initiated members. III. Organization/Administration: (in conjunction with another group? No X Yes) The application and selection process for the Iowa-Alpha Scholars is coordinated through the College of Engineering according to guidelines set up by the Chapter. The Chapter receives a list of eligible students to whom an E-mail is sent encouraging them to apply. The students apply for the scholars program through the College of Engineering on-line scholarship application system. The list of scholars selected (3 from each of the 8 engineering departments) is sent to the Chapter and we then contact the new Scholars and their parents to congratulate them and invite them to the recognition ceremony and the Spring Tau Beta Pi Banquet. At that banquet LeAnn gave a brief presentation about the scholars program and each scholar was called up to get a certificate and introduce themselves to the group. Picture were taken of the scholars attending for inclusion on the Tau Beta Pi – Iowa Alpha Scholars website. IV. Cost and Personnel Requirements: The costs incurred for this project included: Cost of banquet for scholars (16 x $25.00) and cost of black certificates from Headquarters (24 x $3.00). The $472.00 cost was covered by the Faidley Family. The personnel required were: LeAnn, LeVern, and the Scholar Chair to take pictures and help with the recognition ceremony.

V. Special Problems: None. Although it would have been nice had additional scholars attended the recognition ceremony and banquet. VI. Overall Evaluation/Results: This event went very smoothly and was very well received by scholars and parents who attended. It was great to be able to tell the scholars and their parents about the program and Tau Beta Pi and let the scholars introduce themselves. The attendance of parents and guests at the ceremony and banquet was the largest in the five years the program has been in operation. As a measure of the programs success, 52 of the 72 scholars during the first 3 years have become eligible for Tau Beta Pi membership and 29 have become Tau Beta Pi members. With 72 percent of scholars becoming eligible for Tau Beta Pi membership the selection process appears to be effectively identifying first year students who will eventually become membership. The 56% acceptance rate for the students who become for eligible for membership also far exceeds the acceptance rate for all eligible students which is about 16% each semester. VII. Index of Exhibits - Attachments/Pictures: Below are pictures of this year’s scholars:



Project Name: ISU Alumni Days Mini-reunion for Tau Beta Pi Members New X Recurring


Project Area: X Community/Liberal Culture University/College Profession/Engineering (K12 Outreach) X Chapter/Social


Number of Members: 2 Number of Electees:0 Number of Scholars: 0


Description of Project I. General Description: Each year the Iowa State University Alumni Association organizes an Alumni Days reunion to honor former graduates on the 50th anniversary of their having received their degrees. Using the Alumni Days list of participants and the Alumni database, which allows searches by year of graduation and participation in honor societies, including Tau Beta Pi, it was possible to identify the Tau Beta Pi members who planned to attend the Alumni Days reunion. The Tau Beta Pi mini-reunion was listed on the Alumni Association website and the alumni members of Tau Beta Pi were sent invitations to the breakfast by E-mail, or phoned, if they did not have E-mail. Attendance at the breakfast held on Friday morning 17 May 2013 included 3 former Iowa Alpha members, 1 spouses and 2 Iowa Alpha Advisors. The 6 total participants was the lowest of the 6 mini-reunions that the Chapter has hosted. Historical information prepared for the Chapter’s Centennial was available for the alumni to view. The alumni shared some of their memories of Tau Beta Pi and campus life when they were students. Everyone seemed to very much enjoy meeting as a group. This was the sixth annual mini-reunion and the Chapter intends to continue the Tau Beta Pi breakfast during ISU Alumni Days as an annual event. II. Purpose and Relationship to Objectives of Tau Beta Pi: The purpose of the breakfast is to provide Iowa Alpha Alumni the opportunity to reconnect with former classmates, learn about the current activities of the Chapter, and in general just have a good time. III. Organization/Administration: (in conjunction with another group? No X Yes) The mini-reunion is organized in cooperation with the Iowa Sate University Alumni Association. The Association provides a room in the Alumni Center for the reunion. IV. Cost and Personnel Requirements: The cost of the breakfast for the alumni was included in their Alumni Reunion registration fee. The Advisors paid for their own breakfast. Therefore, the mini-reunion was held at no cost to the Chapter.

V. Special Problems: None. Although it would have been nice if additional Tau Beta Pi alumni had attended Alumni Days and come to the breakfast. VI. Overall Evaluation/Results: The Tau Beta Pi alumni attending the breakfast expressed appreciation for being able to meet as a group. The event provided the opportunity for the Chapter to connect with a number of former members, who it would otherwise not have been possible to meet. Overall, the breakfast was successful and the Chapter intends to continue making it an annual event. One of the participants found his signature in the copy of the Roll Book signatures that date back to the 1950’s. He also found his picture in the copy of the yearbook pages the chapter has that date back to the establishment of the Chapter in 1907. Unfortunately, the yearbook was discontinued in the early 1990s. VII. Index of Exhibits - Attachments/Pictures: Following is a picture of the alumni who attended the breakfast:

Chapter 3.6 Professional Development Projects



Project Name: Engineering Futures New X Recurring



X Education/Prof. Dev. Initiation Activities Scholars Program



Description of Project I. General Description: Iowa Alpha holds an Engineering Futures Session each semester. This Semester an early afternoon and late afternoon session of the Team Chartering Engineering Futures module was held in 2004 Black Engineering. The session is required for initiates, but any engineering students can participate. In addition, food was provided between sessions to all who attended. Food consisted of Jimmie Johns sandwiches, chips, and drinks. There were 26 participants in the two sessions, 20 Spring initiates, and 6 Cabinet members. II. Purpose and Relationship to Objectives of Tau Beta Pi: Engineering Futures helps prepare students with skills that they don’t receive in the classroom. These people skills help prepare participants for situations they will face as professional engineers, but are also useful in the classroom and as active Tau Beta Pi members. This Group Process module focuses on (i) the importance of meetings in today's world and (ii) learning how to efficiently manage meetings in a way that ensures maximum productivity. III. Organization/Administration: (in conjunction with another group? X No Yes) Steps taken by the Chapter to arrange for and hold the Engineering Futures session for the Fall Semester were:

• request a facilitator from Tau Beta Pi Headquarters early in the semester; • make arrangements for a location and communicate with the facilitator to make sure the room fits

his/her requirements and necessary supplies available; • advertise the event to initiates, Tau Beta Pi members and other interested engineering students,

particularly Tau Beta Pi - Iowa Alpha Scholars; • make arrangements for food and drinks for participants.

Initiates signed up using Blackboard and a Doodle was sent to members and scholars for them to register to attend.

IV. Cost and Personnel Requirements: There is no cost to the Chapter for holding an Engineering Future Session, the Association covers the travel and other costs of the facilitator. The cost for food and drinks provided to participants between the two sessions was $127.96 ($90.98 for 48 Sandwiches, $36.98 for Chips and Drinks). The Mechanical Engineering Department let the Chapter use their meeting room at no charge. Personnel requirements were three Iowa Alpha Officers to organize the event, help check in the participants, assist with serving the food. V. Special Problems: None VI. Overall Evaluation/Results: The Engineering Futures sessions were very successful. Denis Tyner, the Engineering Futures Facilitator was excellent and the Chapter appreciated his rearranging his schedule so the sessions could be held. The participants expressed appreciation for the information presented during the session and small group activities in which they participated. VII. Index of Exhibits - Attachments/Pictures: Following are pictures taken during the sessions



Project Name: Nomination of an Iowa Alpha member for the Tau Beta Pi Laureate Award

X New Recurring


Project Area: X Community/Liberal Culture University/College Profession/Engineering (K12 Outreach) Chapter/Social



Person Hours Organizing: 30 Person Hours Participating: N/A

Description of Project I. General Description: Iowa Alpha has previously had six Tau Beta Pi Laureate Award recipients, the most recent in 2012. This year the Chapter chose to nominate Ms. Lisa Nicole Garrett (IA A, 2014) for the Laureate Award for her contribution to the spirit of liberal culture in the category of diverse achievements. The efforts of the Chapter to nominate Lisa for the Award had the support and assistance of the Mechanical Engineering Department, the College of Engineering and the Department of Music and Theatre and the Iowa State University Honors Program. II. Purpose and Relationship to Objectives of Tau Beta Pi: The purpose of the nomination was to try to recognize an Iowa Alpha member who fulfilled the objective of the award to “outstandingly exemplify the spirit of liberal culture in engineering colleges" in the category of diverse achievements. III. Organization/Administration: (in conjunction with another group? No X Yes) The Chapter received cooperation and assistance from faculty members in the Mechanical Engineering Department and the Department of Music and Theatre in preparing the nomination. Confidential letters of reference were provided by: Dr. Michael Golemo, Professor and Chair, Department of Music and Theatre, Iowa State University; Dr. Erik Richards, Lecturer, Department of Music and Theatre; and Christopher Bair, Environmental and Safety Coordinator, Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa. IV. Cost and Personnel Requirements: There was no cost involved in identification of the candidate and preparation of her nomination for the Tau Beta Pi Laureate Award.

V. Special Problems: Extensive materials are required for the nomination of a Laureate candidate including: i) Letter of Nomination from the Iowa Alpha Advisory Board; ii) Nomination Summary; iii) Description of Contributions to Foster Liberal Culture; iv) Biographical Sketch prior to Enrollment at ISU; v) Description of Tau Beta Pi involvement; vi) Resume and Unofficial Transcript; vii) Three Confidential Letters of Reference (in sealed signed envelops). Obtaining the background information for preparation of the nomination materials was a challenge and required the cooperation and assistance of the nominee, people in the College of Engineering and elsewhere in the university. VI. Overall Evaluation/Results: The nomination process provided an opportunity for Iowa Alpha members to become familiar with the accomplishments of one of its members, outside her active participation in the Chapter. VII. Index of Exhibits - Attachments/Pictures: Below is the one page summary of Lisa Garrett’s achievements and contributions related to his nomination for the 2013 Tau Beta Pi Laureate Award.

In nominating Ms. Lisa Garrett for the 2013 Tau Beta Pi Laureate award for her contribution to the spirit of liberal culture in the category of diverse achievements, the Chapter would like to emphasize the following points described in more detail elsewhere in the nomination materials: Breadth of involvement and achievement: Lisa has demonstrated a breadth of involvement at Iowa State University that varies from being an accomplished musician, intramural sports champion athlete, university service volunteer and University honors student. She has made substantive contributions to residence hall groups, university organizations, and professional and honor societies. Community and University service: Lisa has contributed to the local community as a CyServe, ISU Blood drive and Reiman Gardens volunteer; and participant in ISU Dance Marathon to support the University of Iowa Children's Hospital. She has also volunteered for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, benefiting the local domestic violence shelter, and as a Sunday School assistant at her church. Leadership skills Lisa has served as president of the ISU Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi - the National Honorary Fraternity for College and University Band members, as recording secretary for her residence house, as a student staff member for the Iowa State University Marching Band, and as seminar leader for first year honors students.

Contribution to Iowa Alpha Lisa has made significant contributions to the Chapter as recording secretary, an initiate small group leader, co-chair of the 2013 Convention Tours and Activities Committee and as one of Iowa Alpha’s most active and distinguished members.

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