NSBE SDAE August General Body Meeting

San Diego Alumni Extension :San Diego Alumni Extension August General Body Meeting August 20, 2008


Agenda :Agenda


Meeting Dedication :Meeting Dedication Lewis H. Latimer Inventor, Draftsman, Engineer 1848 - 1928


Lewis H. Latimer :Lewis H. Latimer Born Sept 4, 1948 in Chelsea, Mass Self-Taught son of former slaves. He worked with the leading inventors of the 20th Century Latimer drafted the plans for the telephone Because of Latimer’s efforts Bell was able to receive the patent (Mar 7, 1876) In 1879 Latimer was hired by Thomas Edison’s rival, Hiram Maxim. During his Tenure with Maxim, Latimer invented an electric lamp with a carbon filament (1881) This is one of the primary pieces of the technological revolution that gave affordable light to the WORLD!


Lewis H. Latimer :Lewis H. Latimer In 1885 he began his association with Thomas Edison, served as an engineer, chief draftsman, and expert witness on the Board of Patent Control He was named an Edison Pioneer in 1918, an elite group of men who worked for Edison. Latimer was issued several patents, including: Water closet for railroad cars (1874) Improvement to electric lamp (1881) Process for manufacturing carbon filament (1882) Arc light globe support (1882) Apparatus for cooling and disinfecting (1886) Device for locking hats, coats and umbrellas on hanging racks (1895) Lamp fixture (1910)


Lewis H. Latimer :Lewis H. Latimer Latimer Retired in 1924 at the age of 75 Upon his death, the Edison Pioneers published an obituary that included the following testimonial: “He was of the colored race, the only one in our organization, and was one of those to respond to the initial call that led to the formation of the Edison Pioneers, January 24th 1918.  Broadmindedness, versatility in the accomplishment of things intellectual and cultural, a linguist, a devoted husband and father, all were characteristic of him, and his genial presence will be missed from our gatherings.” Lewis Latimer, we are because you were


July Recap :July Recap


NSBE Mixer :NSBE Mixer This was the First Ever NSBE SDAE, ULSDC-YP, BMBA-SD Mixer July 18, 2008 Marriott Altitude Sky Bar in the Gaslamp Quarter Smashing Success Multiple people for all 3 organizations came out to support mingle and reconnect.


SCC :SCC Summer Camping Conference July 25-27 Cal Poly Pomona 40 Students from San Diego Sponsored in total by SDG&E This was NSBE’s LARGEST SCC!! Over 200 Students in attendance Tons of seminars, workshops and interpersonal 1-1 interaction with the students


Regional Leadership Conference :Regional Leadership Conference Held in San Jose CA Aug 8-10 at Cisco systems opportunity for collegiate chapter officers to work one on one with their regional counterparts while gaining a plethora of leadership information. NSBE Leaders in attendance also go to network and share ideas with other NSBE Chapter Leaders. Leadership Training for Alumni will be happening Virtually in the upcoming months.


NEW NSBE OPPORTUNITY :NEW NSBE OPPORTUNITY Fab Lab Located in City Heights Area Looking to partner with NSBE to see what kind of synergy NSBE can bring to the org. All kinds of cool equipment to use to create and invent anything you can dream up. Headed by Xavier Leonard Email X.L@headsonfire.org We will be partnering with them soon!!! Stay tuned!


Appointments :Appointments


Appointments :Appointments Interested? Here are the things we need: Minimum ½ page bio Minimum ½ page candidate statement: Why would would like the appointment What would you like to accomplish during the 08-09 year in this position Submit to co-chair@nsbe-ae-sd.org


Appointments :Appointments Here are the open positions Communication Director Treasurer Membership Director Programs Director Pre-College Initiative (PCI) Director Webmaster Professional Development Director Finance Director Newsletter Coordinator Community Outreach Coordinator Student Link Coordinator / Collegiate Liaison Social Coordinator


Upcoming Events :Upcoming Events


Welcome Back BBQ :Welcome Back BBQ Date: September 20 2008 Location: Balboa Park A DAY OF FOOD FOLKS AND FUN! This is an event where we can reconnect after a wonderful summer enjoy each other’s company and continue to carry out the NSBE mission


San Diego Black Professional Meetup :San Diego Black Professional Meetup Water Sports Fun on Bay!!! The SDBP is an informal networking group of Black professionals from all over San Diego area. This Saturday they will be having a Water Sports Fun Day http://blackbiz.meetup.com/92 The Catamaran Hotel In Mission Bay Saturday, August 23rd from 12-6pm Price: $10 per person for food + Rentals


Fall Regional Professional Development Conference :Fall Regional Professional Development Conference Seattle Washington Held at the Microsoft Campus November 7th through 9th CONFERENCE ACCOMMODATIONS Marriott Redmond Town Center7401 164th Avenue NERedmond, WA , 98052(800) 228-9290 Room Reservations(425) 498-4000 Front Desk https://nol.nsbe.org ->Events -> 2008 Region 6 Fall Regional Conference


Cheyanne Sinclair Porcher :Cheyanne Sinclair Porcher Born 8/13/2008


Welcome Cheyanne :Welcome Cheyanne


NSBE MISSION :NSBE MISSION NSBE's mission is " to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community. "


Slide 22 :Thank You ! Questions & Answers Meeting is Adjourned, please clean up after yourselves Look out for this PowerPoint Presentation on our website: http://nsbe-ae-sd.org