American Association of Blacks in Energy AABE ™ National Assessment & Planning Report Updates

1. American Association of Blacks in EnergyAABE™National Assessment& PlanningReport Updates Membership and Recruitment Committee Prepared by G. Joseph December, 2007 Southwest Regional Coordinator

2. AABE National Assessment Committee • Objective: • As a result of the National Strategic and Development Plan, the National Membership Survey, and the National Assessment Committee, present findings for an operational plan at a high level view to the AABE National Board for their review, input, and approval to move forward • Goal: • Acquire accurate and defined guidelines from the national Board to fill the gaps of the plan, refine the plan, and implement the plan for future growth, development, and financial stability of the AABE organization and its membership

3. Presentation Objective • Offer further findings on Strategic Alliance Building in an effort to move forward with building relationships/partnerships with other organizations • Present updates on the status of the National Assessment Committee actions

4. Strategic Alliance Building • Start Small • Identify Potential Partners • Develop a Purpose Statement • Jointly Establish Short Term Goals • Be Sensitive to Each Other’s Long-Term Goals • Identify Responsibilities • Define How to Resolve Conflict • Build on Success

5. Strategic Alliance BuildingSuccess Story • GE • Nurtured a one-year relationship • Members across the nation are actively involved and giving financial support to the organization • GE employee was nominated and elected to the AABE national board and is actively involved in the organization • AABE national board members are invited to attend GE’s national conference annually • AABE recognized and endorsed by the Executive Leadership of GE

6. Strategic Alliance BuildingIdentification and Tracking

7. Team MembersAttending • Josephine Holliman • Robert Holmes • Jerry Johnson • Gilda Joseph • Kirsten Watts • Corlene Williams • LaKeesha Wilson

8. Meeting Updates • Team Name • Rename committee • Display Board • Global Logo will be used • Training • Research information on CEU requirements • Research additional training/consultants • Membership Development, Retention, and Fund Raising • Contact the NSBE Consultant for further information on membership and conference attendee growth and fundraising opportunities • Revisit the AABE Foundation concept for scholarships

9. Meeting Updates • Fund Raising - AABE Retirees • Create a policy to take advantage of retired AABE members’ knowledge and skill sets • Emeritus Status as Senior Advisors • Train retirees in grant writing to take advantage of securing grants for AABE (SNOP) • Establish a retiree fund to support any necessary travel to conferences based upon successful grants secured by retirees • Fund Raising Opportunity • YTB Online Ticketing Opportunity • Partnering Organizations • Banneker • NASA • Organization for Black Airline Pilots

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15. References • Remley, Dirk, Pool Resources for Success