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...To increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community
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Heart of Illinois Volume 1/ Issue 2
Official CI-NSBE Newsletter, Nov. 2010-Feb. 2011, www.CINSBE.com
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Congratulations to NSBE member Jay Walton!
CI-NSBE would like to recognize member and chapter advisor Jay Walton for his most recent accomnplishment. Jay Walton was recognized as a part of iBi Magazine's Class of 2010 Forty Leaders Under 40. Jay Walton is the Director of Global Diversity for Caterpillar Inc. and has served as resource for CI-NSBE as we develop our strategies to take our chapter to great heights. Congratulations Jay; you truly deserve this honor.
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National NSBE Program: A Walk for Education (AWFE)
TORCH Committee: Reginald Osborne (chair) – Engineer at ADM Inc. located in Galesburg, IL
“The goal of A Walk for Education (AWFE) is ‘to increase awareness of the opportunities available through education particularly in the STEM fields and to shatter myths about African‐Americans in math, science, engineering and other technologies’ NSBE.org.” The program is apart of the Technical OutReach Community Help(T.O.R.C.H.) community service initiative. Read more here...
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Professional Development: Personal Branding by John Amdall, Director of PD & GT for
Caterpillar Inc.
Professional Development Committee: Renita Metcalf (chair) – Engineer at Caterpillar Inc. located in Mossville, IL When people think of you what three words automatically come to mind? Those words are your personal brand. Do you want to revamp your personal brand? On Aug 18, 2010 CI-NSBE had a packed house of technical professionals and affiliates at Illinois Central College; all seeking knowledge on personal branding. Our featured speaker for the evening was John Amdall, Director of Applied Technology of the Product Development read more here...
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Fundraiser: Alumni Carwash
Fundraising Committee: Bethany Jackson (chair) – Engineer at Caterpillar Inc. located in Mossville, IL
Early Saturday morning on Aug 14, 2010 volunteers from CI-NSBE came together to raise funds to support chapter programs. The AutoZone car wash was also an opportunity for customers to increase their awareness of CI-NSBE. Volunteers washed cars, SUVs, trucks, sold snacks, and held many signs to increase participation in the fundraiser. Read more here... |
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Annual Membership Drive
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Membership Committee: Naomie Baptiste (chair) – Engineer at Caterpillar Inc. located in Peoria, IL
Come one, come all! On Sept 9, 2010 CI-NSBE held it’s annual membership drive at the downtown Locker Room Sports Bar. Attendees were greeted at the door by chapter representatives and had an opportunity to network with the many technical professionals and affiliates in the room. Read more here...
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Name: Rodnert Thimote
Location: Mossville, Illinois
Occupation: Process Control Engineer - Caterpillar Inc.
Hometown: Miami, Fl
Hobbies & Other Clubs: Running, Salsa Dancing, Video Games, Movies, and Learning new things
Interesting Fact: I'm a Haitian American with a father who loves working on electrical equipment with a tech certification so guess my little brother and I followed that path.
I joined CI-NSBE because: I wanted to contribute to positively impacting our community and the youth.
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"On The Horizon"
TORCH & Fundraising: Jingle All the Way-
Silent Web Auction & Toy Drive Celebration
Friday, Nov. 26th - Friday, Dec. 3rd
CI-NSBE Membership Social Outing: Andalusia Ski Trip
Saturday, Jan. 8th
Fundraising: NSBE Luv Week
Monday, Feb. 7th - Monday, Feb. 14th
Pre-Collegiate Initiative: 2nd Annual Young Minds for Engineering Luncheon
Friday, February 26th
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