NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINERS Region VI Corporate Partnership Packet 2015-2016 Academic Year
TABLE OF CONTENTS Letter from the Regional Finance Chair... 3 Region VI Overview... 4 2015 FRC Information... 5 FRC Career Fair... 6-7 FRC Partnership Opportunities... 8-11 Events 8 Corporate-Membership Interface 9 Branding Opportunities 10 Conference Supplies 11 Partnership Opportunities... 12-14 PCI 12 Collegiate 13-14 In-Kind Donations... 15 Cancellation Policy... 16 About NSBE The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), with over 30,000 members, is one of the largest student-run organizations in the United States. NSBE comprises of more than four hundred chapters that represent collegiate, alumni and pre-college members in the United States, Africa, Asia, Canada, Europe and the Caribbean. NSBE had its genesis in April 1975 in Region IV on the campus of Purdue University. Its founders were 6 highly motivated young men (Anthony Harris, Brian Harris, Stanley L. Kirtley, John W. Logan Jr., Edward A. Coleman and George A. Smith). In 1976, NSBE was incorporated under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code as a nonprofit organization in the State of Texas. NSBE Mission To increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community
Dear Corporate Partners, LETTER FROM THE FINANCE CHAIR On behalf of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), I would like to invite you into a mutually beneficial relationship with the largest non-profit, student-managed organization in the United States through professional and financial support. NSBE strives for the recruitment and retention of young students of color majoring in a wide variety of fields, such as engineering, technology, mathematics, and physical sciences. NSBE Region VI is the largest geographical region within the organization, comprised of numerous chapters within 13 western states (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming) containing more than 1300 PCI, collegiate and alumni members. In an effort to fulfill our mission, Region VI has developed many programs and conferences for the academic, professional and cultural advancement of our members. The Pre-Collegiate Initiative program (PCI) founded by Region VI in 1971 was designed to promote academic excellence amongst students of grades 6-12. It has since been adopted and implemented as a national initiative. The NSBE Alumni Extension program is comprised of young technical professionals, offering benefits such as professional training, leadership development, mentoring and employment opportunities, and community outreach. Additionally, these members are advisors to our Region. Our corporate sponsors hold an important place, allowing us to continue and implement new programs. Your support and involvement with Region VI will garner access to some of the best and brightest engineers and leaders this nation has to offer, as well as ensuring the fulfillment of our mission. Region Six is also home to some of the most robust colleges/universities in America. Out of the top 25 Engineering schools in the nation, 7 of them are from our region. Our FRC is designed to help young NSBE leaders from prestigious schools such as these to be excellent leaders who live out the NSBE mission. The time for increasing the number of young, ambitious black professional engineers is upon us. FRC provides the perfect opportunity to partner and network with such astounding talent and pool of leadership potential. Enclosed is a brief summary of our Region VI programs offered throughout the year as well as available sponsorship opportunities. On behalf of NSBE and Region VI, I thank you for your interest in our organization. It is critical to our ability to provide support to our members. Sincerely, Glen Bank s 2015-2016 Region VI Finance Chair National Society of Black Engineers Email: r6finance@nsbe.org Direct: (323) 333-4409 3
REGION VI OVERVIEW Nor Cal Zone Stanford University University of California Santa Cruz University of California Merced California State University, Sacramento California State University, Chico University of California, Davis University of California, Berkeley California State University, San Jose Sacramento City Community College Northwest Zone Boise State University Oregon State University Portland State University University of Idaho University of Washington Washington State University Rocky Mountain Zone Colorado School of Mines University of Colorado Boulder University of Utah Utah State University So Cal Zone California Institute of Technology California State University, Bakersfield California State University, Fullerton California State University, Los Angeles California State University, Long Beach California State University, Northridge California Polytechnic University, Pomona California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo Loyola Marymount University University of California Irvine University of California Los Angeles University of California Riverside University of California San Diego University of California Santa Barbara University of Southern California California State University, Fresno Southwest Zone Arizona State University New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology University of Arizona University of Nevada, Las Vegas 4
FALL REGIONAL CONFERENCE November 19-22, 2015 Riverside Convention Center Riverside, CA As the largest gathering event for NSBE Region VI, FRC serves as a great opportunity for all of our sponsors to gain direct access to a highly talented and motivated group of engineering students and professionals looking to advance academically, culturally and professionally. The Benefits of NSBE Region VI Partnership Opportunities include but are not limited to the following: Opportunity to speak at our FRC Opportunity to pick preferred placement at FRC Career Fair Advertisement in our FRC handbook Company logo on our Region VI website An interview booth during the FRC career fair And many more benefits come from NSBE Region VI Partnership Opportunities. 5
FRC CAREER FAIR 2015 FALL REGIONAL CONFERENCE PARTNERSHIP LEVELS PLATINUM PARTNER: $6,500 Two (2) exhibitor tables at the FRC Career Fair Two (2) on-site interview booths Four (6) conference Registrations One (1) page B/W advertisement in the Fall Conference Program Book Company logo in Guidebook mobile app. during the Fall Regional Conference Preferred placement on the career fair floor GOLD PARTNER: $5,000 One (1) exhibitor table at the FRC Career Fair Four (4) conference Registrations One (1) half-page B/W advertisement in the Fall Conference Program Book Preferred placement on the career fair floor SILVER PARTNER: $4,000 One (1) exhibitor table at the FRC Career Fair Three (3) conference Registrations One (1) quarter-page B/W advertisement in the Fall Conference Program Book Company logo in the Fall Conference Program Book BRONZE PARTNER: $3,000 One (1) exhibitor table at the FRC Career Fair Two (2) conference Registrations Company logo in the Fall Conference Program Packet 6
FRC CAREER FAIR PATRON (NON-PROFIT) PARTNER: $720 One (1) exhibitor table at the FRC Career Fair Two (2) conference Registrations Organization logo in the Fall Conference Program Packet UNIVERSITY PARTNER: $360 One (1) exhibitor table at the FRC Career Fair Two (2) conference Registrations University logo in the Fall Conference Program Packet INTERVIEW BOOTH: $300 One (1) Interview Booth from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on the same day as the Fall Regional Conference Career Fair. ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION (BCA): $100 One (1) Conference Registration that includes access to the Career & College Fair, competitions, workshops, and Closing Banquet. ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION (NON-BCA): $150 One (1) Conference Registration that includes access to the Career & College Fair, competitions, workshops, and Closing Banquet. 7
FRC PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES EVENTS OPENING SESSION: $3,000 (PER SPONSOR) OR $6,000 (FULL SPONSORSHIP) This high-visibility event serves as the opening ceremony for the conference. It will outline the theme of the conference, introduce regional and conference leaders, and feature a welcome from a local dignitary. There will also be reserved seating available for six (6) representatives including the speaker. Sponsorship includes large banner with sponsoring company s logo. Banner, speaker, access to 500+ conference attendees OPENING RECEPTION: $3,000* This serves as a networking event between conference attendees and your company that takes place for all conference attendees immediately following the opening session. Banner with your company logo will be prominently displayed. Banner, access to 500+ conference attendees, opportunity to display company logo and other corporate material at the reception * F&B and A/V costs are an additional charge and the responsibility of the sponsor. CLOSING EXTRAVAGANZA: $3,000 (PER SPONSOR) OR $6,000 (FULL SPONSORSHIP) This high-visibility event serves as the closing ceremony for the conference. This session will honor the accomplishments of our graduating collegiate members. Sponsorship includes large banner with sponsoring company s logo. Banner, speaker, opportunity to display corporate advertisement at each table GENERAL SESSION: $2,500 Sponsors will be able to provide a speaker during this event to address attendees. Sponsors name will be listed in FRC program as the official sponsor of event. Sponsors will be able to provide a company banner to display at the event. There will also be reserved seating for four (4) representatives from each sponsor. Sponsor will be allowed to display company banner. Signage, speaker, banner, access to 500+ conference attendees 8
FRC PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP INTERFACE LEADERSHIP MIXER: $500 (PER SPONSOR) OR $1,500 (FULL SPONSORSHIP) Sponsors will have the opportunity to interact directly with the Regional Executive Board Leaders, Professional Executive Board Leaders, Conference Planning Committee, and Regional Advisory Board Leaders. This event will take place the evening prior to the Career Fair and will allow both parties to network. Signage, banner, access to Region VI Leaders * Cost of Food and A/V Charges Are NOT included in Sponsorship Cost. GRADUATING SENIORS RECEPTION: $3,000 (PER SPONSOR) OR $6,000 (FULL SPONSORSHIP An event made to celebrate all NSBE Region VI members who are graduating from high school and college. Certificates of recognition are distributed. Sponsoring companies will be recognized at the event. Signage, speaker, access to graduating seniors * Cost of Food and A/V Charges Are NOT included in Sponsorship Cost. APEX NETWORKING RECEPTION: $1,500* Come mix and mingle with our highest academic achievers at the APEx networking reception. This event exclusively features students with a 3.0+ GPA in one room. With a more relaxed atmosphere than the Career Fair, this pre-screening event allows students to showcase who they are outside of what is listed on their resume. BCA Companies are invited to attend this event on a complimentary basis. Corporate Partner will be afforded an opportunity to display a company banner during this event. * F&B and A/V costs are an additional charge and the responsibility of the sponsor. PRESIDENTS BREAKFAST: $1,500 (PER SPONSOR) OR $3,000 (FULL SPONSORSHIP) An event made to interact with all of the Region VI Presidents who are the leaders of their chapters. Sponsoring companies will be recognized at the event and offered speaking opportunity. Signage, speaker, access to graduating seniors * F&B and A/V costs are an additional charge and the responsibility of the sponsor. 9
FRC PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES CORPORATE/COLLEGE/MUSEUM TOURS: $3,000** Region VI hosts Corporate/College/Museum Tours for our collegiate and/or PCI students attending the Fall Regional Conference. Tours of a corporate facility, a local university, or a science museum in the vicinity of the Fall Regional Conference provides educational information, inspiration and encouragement for our membership. Corporate Sponsor will be afforded a great opportunity to showcase your company, university, or city attraction to future engineers. **Cost of transportation to/from tour location is NOT included in Sponsorship Cost. Transportation charges are an additional charge and are the responsibility of the sponsor. 10
FRC PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES CONFERENCE SUPPLIES FRC CONFERENCE BAGS & LANYARDS: $3,000 Conference attendees will receive laptop/book bags as memorabilia for attending the conference with the NSBE logo, conference dates/location and sponsors names and logos. This sponsorship will provide the company great branding opportunities. Corporate Sponsor will have the company logo featured on the conference bags for all attendees FRC PROGRAM BOOKLETS: $3,000 The Fall Regional Conference Program Booklets will provide all attendees with all programming including: conference itinerary, list of sponsors, workshops, special guests, and society information. Corporate Sponsor will be recognized as the official sponsor for the programs booklet Corporate Sponsor will receive two (2) full-page of advertisement and recognition CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE POLO SHIRTS: $500 It is important that those organizing and facilitating the Fall Regional Conference be easily identifiable to the attendees for a variety of informative and safety reasons. Polo shirts will serve as a uniform for the Conference Planning Committee during the course of the conference to facilitate easy identification of committee members. Corporate Partner will receive the branding opportunity of placing their company name and logo on the sleeves of the polo shirts. 11
FRC PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES PRE-COLLEGIATE INITIATIVE (PCI) CONFERENCE PCI MINI-CONFERENCE: $2,000 (PER SPONSOR) OR $8,000 (FULL SPONSORSHIP) This will take place during FRC where collegiate and professional members interact with and educate high school students. These workshops will include topics such as financial aid, engineering vs. pure science, academic skills, time management, choosing a college, and internship/co-op education. Funds will go towards materials needed for various workshops. Sponsoring company s logo will be displayed at each event held at PCI mini-conference with the exception of the Try Math-A-Lon. If interested, workshop presenters needed. Company logo displayed at every PCI program/workshop in mini-conference TRY-MATH-A-LON: $1,500 This is a math competition for high school students during FRC. PCI students will participate in a tutoring program that will pair them with college students within the same geographical area a partnership to be retained for one year. The collegiate student s task is to prepare the PCI student for the competition in addition of mentoring the student. Funds will go to provide awards to winners. Sponsoring company s logo will be displayed at the event. Opportunity to display various corporate advertisement materials at event SCIENCE FAIR: $300 The PCI science fair gives students (7 th 12 th grade) the opportunity to showcase research they conducted during school sessions. This event also gives students the opportunity to increase their presentation and communication skills. Funds will go towards providing awards to winners. Sponsoring company will be displayed at the event. Opportunity to display various corporate advertisement materials at event 12
FRC PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGIATE CONFERENCE CHAPTER RELIEF ASSISTANCE $1,500 Invest in our region s growth by sponsoring the Chapter Assistance Relief Program. It is a program created to assist chapters with traveling accommodations associated with conferences. It also provides Chapters with emergency funds as needed. The program seeks to reduce the issue of money interfering with the opportunity to network and learn from other students and professionals at conferences A great opportunity for Community Outreach and positive exposure CASE STUDY CHALLENGE: $2,000 This competition not only showcases the technical skills of our membership, it personifies the aspect of "positively impacting the community" as each chapter will engage in determining factors that improve the well-being of the environment as well as improving economic factors. This case study is a great opportunity for our membership to showcase their skills and leadership. Sponsors will be recognized on the Region VI website, and listed in the Newsletter RETENTION INITIATIVE: $1,500 The Retention program serves to improve the graduation rates of Blacks in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Sponsors will be recognized on the Region VI website, and listed in the Newsletter FRC CONFERENCE SHIRTS: $2,500 All conference attendees will receive a t-shirt with the sponsoring company s logo and NSBE logo prominently displayed. Sponsor is responsible for all costs of the t-shirt, including materials, production fees, and NSBE handling and distribution. Sponsors will be recognized on the Region VI website, and listed in the Newsletter 13
FRC PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGIATE CONFERENCE PROGRAMS LOUNGE: $1,500 (PER SPONSOR) OR $3,000 (FULL SPONSORSHIP) This is a forum for every chapter to showcase their successful programs and events. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative poster, the most impacting programs and the most involved chapter. This is a great way to show your support for our members yearly dedication. Sponsoring company s logo will be displayed at the event. Company logo on each certificate awarded TECHNICAL RESEARCH EXHIBITION: $2,500 The Technical Research Exhibition is a competition designed to showcase NSBE members skills in technical writing, theoretical research and oral presentation skills. This competition provides an opportunity for graduate students to present their research findings. It also encourages undergraduate students to display their research and pursue graduate degrees. Company logo on the award REGIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS: $2,500 (PER SPONSOR) OR $10,000 (FULL SPONSORSHIP) This is an opportunity to demonstrate your company s altruism by offering financial assistance to those members who have distinguished themselves in both the classroom and dedication to the NSBE mission. Sponsoring company will be verbally recognized at awards ceremony. Opportunity to present awards to recipients at closing extravaganza, certificate will contain sponsoring company s logo 14
IN-KIND DONATIONS In addition to monetary sponsorship, your company may also have various items that you would like to donate in support of our pre-collegiate, collegiate and/or alumni programs and events. Offering in-kind donations entitles companies to recognition at the event for which they donate as well as in the Region V newsletter. If donating to FRC or other conference-related events, your company will appear in that respective Conference Program Booklet. Regional Leadership Conference Bags (possibly nylon backpacks) Pens/Pencils/Notebooks - for bag stuffing Agendas (through ads, or sponsorship) Opening session snacks - Friday night Entertainment - Friday night Breakfast - Saturday Morning Evening Snacks (between lunch and dinner) Fall Regional Conference Company Pens, Notepads, and small giveaways FRC Planning Committee Shirts FRC Planning Committee Jackets Fifteen (15) Laptops (Workshops and Cyber Café) Ten (10) LCD Projectors (Workshops) Four (4) Laser Printers (Cyber Café and Conference Headquarters) Supporting Regional Conferences through in-kind donations allows a great opportunity for brand exposure throughout that conference. The company name and/or logo can be displayed on donated items and the Corporate Sponsor will receive recognition for their contribution. 15
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS REGIO015-2015 - 2016 CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY The deadline for submission of this fully completed form is 30 days prior to the event date. Payment in full for any sponsored item contained in the 2013 Corporate Partnership Packet must be received no later than 30 days prior to the Regional Conference event date. Otherwise, access to the NSBE Regional conference events will not be permitted. Within 30 days of the event date, there are absolutely NO REFUNDS. A full invoice will be issued for all sponsored items prior to 30 days of the event date, except for registrations (credit card payment only). After 30 days, only credit card payments are accepted as the form of payment for the event. A 10% late fee will be assessed to any unpaid invoices falling within 30 days of the event date. If you have any questions, or need assistance, please don t hesitate ask. Please email us at corp_relations@nsbe.org. 16
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS Region VI Corporate Partnership Packet 2015-2016 Special thanks to last year s partners! * denotes Board of Corporate Affiliates member Aera Energy *Accenture *BP CA Technologies Caterpillar Inc./Solar Turbines *Chevron Corporation *Cisco Systems *Eaton *ESRI *ExxonMobil FMC Technologies, Inc. *General Electric *Google Inc. INROADS, Inc. *Johnson Controls, Inc. Medtronic Naval Research Laboratory *Northrup Grumman Corporation Pacific Gas and Electric San Diego Gas & Electric Southern California Gas Company SpaceX *Texas Instruments *United Technologies Corporation *U.S. Marine Corps *U.S. Navy Xerox Corporation Region VI Contact Information R6info@nsbe.org www.region6.nsbe.org WORLD HEADQUARTERS 205 Daingerfield Road, Alexandria, Virginia Phone: 703.549.2207 Fax: 703.683.5312