ACADEMIC YEAR

THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS REGION II CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP PACKET 2013 14 ACADEMIC YEAR TABLE OF CONTENTS Letter from the Regional Finance Chair... 2 Region II Honors and Awards, 2012 2013... 3 Region II Collegiate Chapters... 4 Regional Leadership Conference Sponsorship Opportunities... 5 Fall Regional Conference Recruitment Sponsorship Opportunities... 8 Fall Regional Conference Event Sponsorship Opportunities......11 Region II Fall and Spring Zone Summits....15 Cancellation Policy...15 National Society of Black Engineers Region II P a g e 1

Dear Corporate Partners: LETTER FROM THE REGIONAL FINANCE CHAIR Region II of the National Society of Black Engineers is excited to invite you to partner with us as we strive to fulfill the NSBE Mission. This year, our regional directives are to serve our membership by strengthening the foundations of their families and support systems, developing their path to purpose and direction, bridging the academic divide, and forging sound financial strategies. Doing this will require innovation, communication, execution, and the support of our corporate partners. Region II boasts 2,142 collegiate members, 964 NSBE Jr. (pre-college) members, 1,800 international members, and 44 lifetime members. In addition, our alumni technical professional membership has grown since last year, from 1194 to 1411. These members represent nearly 70 active chapters throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. According to U.S. News and World Report s 2013 National University Rankings, 11 of the top 50 ranked universities in the nation are located within Region II. In addition, our region encompasses a wealth of universities with the best undergraduate engineering programs, along with being the home of 12 historically black colleges and universities. Region II is home to some of the top talent that NSBE has to offer. During the 2012 13 academic year, the members of Region II reported a verified average GPA of 3.37 with 688 transcripts submitted. Of the 19 current National Executive Board members, 11 previously served on the Region II Executive Board. Our region has developed a reputation for tremendous leadership, membership participation, and WHY PARTNER WITH REGION II? National Society of Black Engineers Region II P a g e 2 3.37 reported Average GPA Home to 11 of the 50 top ranked universities Proven record of superior leadership academic prowess. These qualities make Region II unique and unparalleled with the opportunities it presents to recruiters. It is only with the support of our corporate partners that Region II continues to excel year after year. We need your help to achieve our regional and national directives as we strive to fulfill our mission. In exchange, you will gain access to the best and brightest diverse engineering talent to foster a wellrounded workforce capable of innovative thinking, leadership, and growth. Thank you very much for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Keith Raymond Wallace Region II Finance Chairperson National Society of Black Engineers r2finance@nsbe.org Mobile: (813) 299-5188

REGION II HONORS AND AWARDS, 2012 2013 2013 Alumni College Initiative Program of the Year - Richmond Alumni Alumni TORCH Chapter of the Year - Charlotte Alumni Engineering Design Competition: HS (1st Place) - Team Brass (SWIJ) (F.I.R.E. NSBE Jr.) Innovative TORCH Program - Patuxent River Alumni KidZone (1st Place) - The Fantastic Four Plus 1 (Patriots Technology Center) National Alumni Leadership Award - Tiffani Teachey National Alumni Member of the Year - Sheila Alves (Richmond Alumni) NSBE Retention National Award - University of Pittsburgh PCI Program of the Year - Martinsville and Henry County NSBE Jr. PCI Student of the Year (male) - Darius R. Simington (Martinsville and Henry County NSBE Jr.) Science Fair: HS (1st Place) - Felicia Branch (NC Science & Math NSBE Jr.) Science Fair: MS (1st Place) - Jeremy Crosby (Tri-County NSBE Jr.) Technical Research Exhibition: Oral (1st Place) - Howard Clifton Ray III (Duke University) TORCH Member of the Year Romaine Waite (University of Pennsylvania) 2012 47 National NSBE Academic Scholars Alumni TORCH Chapter of the Year- Patuxent River Alumni Extension Mission Competition - Most Active Chapter (Most GPAs submitted) (NSBE Jr.) Martinsville & Henry County NSBE Jr. Mission Competition-Most SEEK Mentors - North Carolina A&T State University Mission Competition-Smartest Chapter (Most Academic Pyramid of Excellence (APEx) Members (NSBE Jr.) Martinsville & Henry County NSBE Jr. Most Innovative TORCH Program - University of Pennsylvania Technical Research Exhibition - Oral 2 nd Place - Makita Philips, North Carolina State University TORCH Chapter of the Year - Howard University TORCH Region of the Year National Society of Black Engineers Region II P a g e 3

REGION II COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS District of Columbia Catholic University of America The George Washington University Howard University University of the District of Columbia Delaware Delaware State University University of Delaware Maryland Bowie State University Frostburg State University Johns Hopkins University Loyola College Morgan State University Towson University United States Naval Academy University of Maryland University of Maryland Baltimore County University of Maryland Eastern Shore North Carolina Bennett College Duke University Elizabeth City State University Johnson C. Smith University North Carolina A&T State University North Carolina Central University North Carolina State University St. Augustine s College University of North Carolina Chapel Hill University of North Carolina Charlotte Wake Forest University Pennsylvania Bucknell University Carnegie Mellon University Drexel University Gannon University Lafayette College Lehigh University Lincoln University The Pennsylvania State University The Pennsylvania State University Behrend Swarthmore College Temple University University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh Villanova University South Carolina Claflin University Clemson University South Carolina State University Virginia George Mason University Hampton University Norfolk State University Old Dominion University University of Virginia Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University Virginia State University Virginia Union University West Virginia West Virginia University International Chapters Heriot Watt University Kutztown University NSBE Aachen Saimaa University of Applied Sciences Savonia University of Applied Sciences Shaw University NSBE London Alumni Chapter National Society of Black Engineers Region II P a g e 4

REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Strategic Leadership: Inspiring a Unified Vision Location & Date: University of Maryland College Park; August 23 25, 2013 The Regional Leadership Conference is an opportunity for the sponsors and the Regional Executive Board to train chapter members. The conference consists of workshops and exercises focused on leadership training, time management, organizational skill-building, problem solving, business etiquette, chapter development, and officer responsibilities. Sponsors of the leadership conference will gain direct access to chapter leaders. This is an opportunity for your company to increase visibility within the region and to assist with the leadership development of students in STEM disciplines. REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE PREMIER SPONSOR: $7,500 Description: This package provides your company with the maximum exposure to attendees. To guarantee exclusivity, only one company may sponsor at this level for this conference, on a first-come, first-served basis. Benefits reserved only for the Premier Sponsor are denoted with an asterisk (*). Premier Exclusive naming privileges to Regional Leadership Conference (i.e., RLC sponsored by )* Option to address the audience at Opening Session (10 minutes)* Recognition at Opening Session, General Session, and Closing Session* Full-page B/W company advertisement in the Programs Booklet* * Company logo on display in banquet hall for Networking Lunch (company to supply a single banner) Company logo on the back of all official conference T-shirts (minimum 75 shirts) Discounted FRC Sponsorship Rate (Gold Sponsor Benefits for Silver Sponsor price, see page 9) o Savings of $1,000! National Society of Black Engineers Region II P a g e 5

OPENING SESSION MAJOR SPONSOR: $3,000 Description: This welcome event is the largest of the conference and will include an address from the Regional Chair and a guest speaker. Naming privileges to the Opening Session (i.e., Opening Session sponsored by ) Verbal recognition at Opening Session Company logo and web link on Region II s NSBE website until October 1, 2013 Discounted FRC Sponsorship Rate (Silver Sponsor Benefits for Bronze Sponsor price, see page 9) o Savings of $1000! GENERAL SESSION MAJOR SPONSOR: $2,500 Description: The general session is mandatory for attendees and will involve strategic planning for the coming year and a State of the Region address. Naming privileges to the General Session (i.e., General Session sponsored by ) Verbal recognition at General Session Company logo and web link on Region II s NSBE website until October 1, 2013 NETWORKING LUNCH MAJOR SPONSOR: 2 SPONSORS @ $2,000 EACH Description: The focus of this lunch is to encourage all NSBE leaders to interact with different chapters to develop solid working relationships for a cooperative future. Catering is managed by the hotel. Naming privileges to the Networking Lunch (i.e., Networking Lunch Sponsored by ) Recognition at Networking Lunch Company logo on display in banquet hall (company to supply a single banner) Company logo and web link on Region II s NSBE website until October 1, 2013 National Society of Black Engineers Region II P a g e 6

APPAREL SPONSOR: $2,000 Description: Sponsors have the option to contribute to T-shirts for the conference in exchange for advertisement of the company s logo on the back of the shirt, near the collar. All official conference T-shirts will bear the company logo. Company logo on the back of all official conference T-shirts (minimum 75 shirts) GENERAL SPONSOR: $1,000 Company logo and web link on Region II s NSBE website until October 1, 2013 National Society of Black Engineers Region II P a g e 7

FALL REGIONAL CONFERENCE RECRUITMENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Engineering and Leadership in Harmony Location & Date: The Blake Hotel, Charlotte, NC; November 8 th 10 th The Fall Regional Conference (FRC) is Region II s largest event of the year. The conference allows the Regional Executive Board to develop our membership in accordance with our regional directives. We plan to implement programming to help strengthen our memberships familial and community support systems, combat career indirection and uncertainty, bridge academic divides, and forge solid financial strategies. If we aid our membership with overcoming the obstacles to their success, the quality of our membership will continue to improve. FRC provides your corporation with the opportunity to promote your organization and highlight the opportunities that are available to the largest body of Region II s membership. The career fair is one of the major focuses of this conference. We offer a wide variety of recruitment packages that will meet your recruitment and diversity goals. FALL REGIONAL CONFERENCE PREMIER SPONSOR: $15,000 SOLD OUT! Our premium sponsorship offering provides your company the maximum exposure to attendees. To guarantee exclusivity, only one company may sponsor at this level for this conference, on a first-come, first-served basis. Benefits reserved only for the Premier Sponsor are marked with an asterisk (*). Premier Opportunity to conduct two (2) FRC Collegiate Workshops (topic subject to approval)* Opportunity to conduct one (1) FRC Pre-College Initiative Workshop (topic subject to approval)* Sponsorship of either Opening, General, or Closing Sessions (pending availability) Two (2) exhibitor tables at Career Fair Six (6) Corporate Conference Registrations* Six (6) Tickets to Graduating Seniors Reception* Opportunity to host a hospitality suite (without a fee)* One (1) on-site interview suite for 4 hours Reserved table at Closing Reception Company name or logo on conference lanyards that hold badges* One (1) full-page B/W advertisement in the Program packet Company logo and web link on Region II s NSBE website until April 30, 2014 National Society of Black Engineers Region II P a g e 8

PLATINUM SPONSOR: $6,500 Two (2) exhibitor tables at the Fall Conference Career Fair One (1) on-site interview suite Four (4) Corporate Conference Registrations Four (4) tickets to the Graduating Seniors Reception Four (4) tickets to and recognition at the Fall Conference Closing Reception One (1) half-page B/W advertisement in the Fall Conference Program packet Company logo and web link on Region II s NSBE website until March 1, 2014 GOLD SPONSOR: $5,000 One (1) exhibitor table at the Fall Conference Career Fair Four (4) Corporate Conference Registrations Four (4) tickets to the Graduating Seniors Reception Four (4) tickets to and recognition at the Fall Conference Closing Reception One (1) quarter-page B/W advertisement in the Fall Conference Program Packet SILVER SPONSOR: $3,500 One (1) exhibitor table at the Fall Conference Career Fair Two (2) Corporate Conference Registrations Two (2) tickets to the Graduating Seniors Reception Two (2) tickets to and recognition at the Fall Conference Closing Reception Company logo in the Fall Conference Program Packet BRONZE SPONSOR: $3,000 One (1) exhibitor table at the Fall Conference Career Fair Two (2) Corporate Conference Registrations Two (2) tickets to the Fall Regional Conference Banquet Company logo in the Fall Conference Program Packet National Society of Black Engineers Region II P a g e 9

PATRON (GOVERNMENT/NON-PROFIT) SPONSOR: $750 One (1) exhibitor table at the Fall Conference Career Fair One (2) Corporate Conference Registration INSTITUTIONAL SPONSOR: $350 One (1) exhibitor table at the Fall Conference Career Fair One (1) Corporate Conference Registration INTERVIEW SUITES: $100/HOUR, MAXIMUM OF 6 HOURS Hosting interview suites facilitates immediate evaluation of potential candidates without having to arrange transportation to your on-site facilities. Invite as many potential hires as you chose to your interview suite, and arrange allotted time as you see fit. (Note: Interview Suite sponsors must also purchase a Recruitment Sponsorship Opportunities package.) HOSPITALITY SUITES: $500 + COST OF FOOD AND BEVERAGES Hospitality Suites provide your company with the opportunity to network with members in a nonrecruiting environment. Sponsors can invite NSBE members to gain a greater knowledge of their character, goals, and expectations without being limited to interview-setting conversations. (Note: Hospitality Suite sponsors must also purchase a Recruitment Sponsorship Opportunities package.) National Society of Black Engineers Region II P a g e 10

FALL REGIONAL CONFERENCE EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES In addition to recruitment opportunities, the FRC also provides our corporate partners with the opportunity to interact directly with our membership outside of the career fair or an interview setting. The following events are available for sponsorship in conjunction with the Recruitment Sponsorship Opportunities listed on pages 8 10. FALL CONFERENCE GENERAL SESSION: $6,500 General session is the official business meeting for the Region. Approximately 1,000 members attending the conference are required to attend general session, which occurs the morning of the career fair. Total Sponsors Needed: 1 Naming privileges to the General Session (i.e. General Session sponsored by ) Opportunity to provide a representative to speak at General Session (10 minutes) VIP seating with Region II Executive Board FALL CONFERENCE OPENING SESSION: $5,500 Opening Session is the official welcome opener for the Conference. Members will attend to receive a welcome from the sponsor and the executive board as well as an introduction to the conference agenda. Total Sponsors Needed: 1 Naming privileges to the Opening Session (i.e. Opening Session Sponsored by ) Opportunity to provide a representative to speak at Opening Session (5 minutes) National Society of Black Engineers Region II P a g e 11

FALL CONFERENCE CLOSING RECEPTION: 2 SPONSORS @ $4,500 EACH The Closing Session is the concluding ceremony of the Fall Regional Conference. Approximately 1,000 attendees are present at Closing Reception which occurs on the final night of the conference. It is composed of guest speakers, conference recap, and presentations of competition winners and awards. Total Sponsors Needed: 2 Naming privileges to Closing Reception (i.e. Closing Session Co-Sponsored by and ) Opportunity to provide a representative to speak at Closing Session (maximum 5 minutes) VIP seating at Closing Reception GRADUATING SENIORS RECEPTION: $2,500 + COST OF FOOD AND BEVERAGES The Graduating Seniors Reception is designed to honor NSBE students who are completing their undergraduate degrees. The purpose of this program is to celebrate the academic achievements of the students as they prepare their entry into corporate America or higher education. This program offers students an opportunity to interact with technical professionals in a social environment that will foster networking, relationship building, and mentoring opportunities. Total Sponsors Needed: 1 Naming privileges to Graduating Seniors Reception (i.e. Graduating Seniors Reception sponsored by ) Opportunity to provide key-note speaker to address the attendees during the luncheon VIP seating at Graduating Seniors Reception National Society of Black Engineers Region II P a g e 12

APEX LUNCHEON: $2,500 + COST OF FOOD AND BEVERAGES The Academic Pyramid of Excellence (APEx) luncheon brings together some of NSBE s top academic talent for a networking and professional development luncheon. Each student in attendance will have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Total Sponsors Needed: 1 Naming privileges to APEx Luncheon (i.e. APEx Luncheon sponsored by ) Opportunity to provide key-note speaker to address the attendees during the luncheon VIP seating at APEx Luncheon CHAPTER PRESIDENTS LUNCHEON: $2,000 + COST OF FOOD AND BEVERAGES The Chapter Presidents Luncheon serves to congratulate and encourage the presidents of all Region II chapters as they fulfill the responsibilities of their position. This event gives sponsors visibility with the top level of chapter leadership. Total Sponsors Needed: 1 Naming privileges to Chapter Presidents Luncheon (i.e. Chapter Presidents Luncheon sponsored by ) Opportunity to provide key-note speaker to address the attendees during the luncheon Reserved seating for company (maximum of 4 seats) PRE-COLLEGE INITIATIVE (PCI) MEALS: 2 SPONSORS @ $2,500 EACH Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided to PCI participants for the duration of the conference. Your contribution will ensure we are having the greatest possible impact on our young people by keeping them energized and engaged. Total Sponsors Needed: 2 Sponsorship recognition given during PCI Conference Verbal recognition given at Closing Reception National Society of Black Engineers Region II P a g e 13

CONFERENCE WIRELESS (WIFI): $5,000 Wireless Internet connectivity will not be available in all locations within the hotel. As a result, sponsoring wifi ensures that attendees stay connected throughout the conference. Wifi speed is TBD based on overall cost. Total Sponsors Needed: 1 Advertisement on splash/redirect page for wifi connection (pending hotel availability) Ability to run a promotion or social media game in conjunction with the Region 2 social media channels LANYARDS OR TOTE BAGS: $2,500 Conference lanyard or tote bags are an excellent way to increase the visibility of your organization. All conference attendees will be given a lanyard or tote bag at the time of registration. Your company logo will be given prominent placement on the lanyard or tote bag, and in the Programs Booklet. Sponsor has the option to insert a company flyer into the bag (one color company logo requested) if tote bags are provided. Fee quoted is for 1,000 tote bags. CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS Companies interested in hosting workshops should contact Keith Wallace at r2finance@nsbe.org, expressing interest and their intended topic of discussion. Workshop topics are subject to approval of the Regional Leadership Conference Chair or Fall Regional Conference Chair, and a fee will apply depending on the duration of the workshop and the audience expected. Workshop proposals cannot be accepted after July 24, 2013 for RLC and September 13, 2013 for FRC. IN-KIND DONATIONS This is a great opportunity for your company to increase visibility and brand recognition by supplying material donations. Conference participants will be using conference materials throughout the conference. This is an incredible opportunity for your company to leave a lasting image of your organization in the minds of participants. Benefits for each donation shall be negotiated on a case by case basis. We request a variety of items, including (but not limited to): Travel Discounts Regional Executive Board Polos Projectors and other A/V Equipment Regional Executive Board Nametags Conference T-shirts Awards and Souvenirs Conference Supplies (pens, pencils, etc.) Recognition Gifts and Certificates National Society of Black Engineers Region II P a g e 14

REGION II FALL AND SPRING ZONE SUMMITS The End Zone, O Zone, Terror Zone, Comfort Zone, and Danger Zone make up the five different geographical areas of Region II. Each zone consists of a number of NSBE chapters on the collegiate, pre-college, and alumni levels that are located in the same area. The Fall Zone Summits are held in late September or October before the Fall Regional Conference and the Spring Zone Summits are in late February or early March. The goal of these summits is to unite the chapters with the rest of their respective zones while encouraging the membership to come together and network to overcome their problems. There is no registration or attendance fee for Zone Summits. Sponsorship Cost: $650 per summit Total Sponsors Needed: 10 Exclusive naming privileges to the Zone Summit Opportunity to promote your company at these zone summits Opportunity to network with Region II students in a more intimate setting Opportunity to host one (1) workshop at Zone Summit CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY Deadline for submission of the fully completed response form is Friday, September, 27 th. Payment in full for any sponsored item contained in the 2013-2014 Region II Corporate Partnership Packet must be received no later than this date. Otherwise, sponsorship benefits cannot be guaranteed. Late submissions will be handled on a case by case basis. After September 5 th, only credit card payments are accepted as a form of payment for the Fall Regional Conference. After September 28 th, there are absolutely NO REFUNDS. A full invoice will be issued for all sponsored items prior to 30 days in advance of the event date, except for registrations (credit card payment only). A 10% late fee will be assessed on any unpaid invoices within 20 days from the start of the event. National Society of Black Engineers Region II P a g e 15