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Empowering Our Future: EWB-TAMU 1st Meeting Overview

Join EWB-TAMU to make a difference! Learn about projects in Costa Rica, Belize, local communities, and soapbox derbies. Discover EWB-USA's impactful journey. Officer positions and events available! Reach out for mentorship, design contests, and networking opportunities. Come to the first social event and gain career fair tips. Find out how to get involved and make a difference today!

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Empowering Our Future: EWB-TAMU 1st Meeting Overview

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  1. Welcome to our 1st meeting! 8 September 2011

  2. Overview

  3. Why Should You Join EWB-TAMU? • Why Should I Join EWB?

  4. Structure – Development • President – Kate Emery • VP Projects – Grady Hillhouse • VP Development – Reid Garcia • Treasurer – Christy Leonhardt • Publicity – Thomas McMillin • Fundraising – Moe Allahham • Webmaster – Cristina Vadell • Administration – Allie Roldan • Training – Lakshmi Nathan • Events Coordinator – ??? • Media Specialist – ???

  5. Structure – Projects • International • Costa Rica – Jorge Bustamante & Scott Pangburn • Completed construction of computer center with bathrooms in August 2010 • Going on implementation trip to update community’s current water system in January 2012 • Belize – Randy Nelson & Aaron Powledge • Newest international program; replaced Acuña project • Going on assessment trip in January 2012 to meet community and begin designing a water treatment facility

  6. Structure – Projects • Local • Bryan Children’s Museum – Kim Serry & Jo Moldanado • Finished 2 exhibits for Museum already • Working on water conservation exhibit this semester • Scotty’s House – Nick Calkins & Clarissa Archer • Starting construction of playground this semester • Friends Congregational Church – ??? • Newest local project; designing and starting construction of playground

  7. Structure – Development • Aggie 500: Soap Box Derby • Brings in other organizations to have fun and build cars together • An annual fundraiser/publicity event • Contemplating the possibility of doing a new event, let us know if you have any good ideas or would like to be a lead for the event!

  8. Where did EWB-USA begin? • In 2000, in Boulder, Colorado, Bernard Amadei’s landscaper invited him to visit his village in San Pablo, Belize, which was desperately in need of clean water. • There was no electricity, running water or sanitation. • Amadei returned with 8 University of Colorado-Boulder students and Denis Walsh, a civil engineering expert. By working together with the local community, this team installed a clean water system powered by a local waterfall. Simple, sustainable and low-cost, the entire project was completed for $14,000. • Dr. Amadei decided to harness the power of professional and student engineers to complete similar low-tech, high-impact projects in other developing countries. It was a success and the beginning of Engineers Without Borders USA. • Since its incorporation in 2002, EWB-USA has grown from ~8 engineering students and a civil engineering professor to over 12,000 students, faculty and professionals. • EWB-USA Promo Video

  9. Officer Positions Open!! • Soapbox Derby Coordinator (or other event) • Friends Congregational Church • Events Coordinator • Large Scale Events • Hosting EWB-USA South Central Regional Workshop (November 11-13, 2011) • End of Year Banquet in April • Recurring Events (work with Administrative Director) • Socials • Officer Retreats

  10. Officer Positions Open!! • Media Specialist • Take pictures and record video at meetings, events, socials, etc. • Potentially travel abroad to take pictures & video of our international projects • Compile and edit media into professional looking presentations • Optimally have nice equipment (i.e. DSLR camera, HD video camera) - but not a requirement

  11. Publicity Team • Want to get more involved in EWB? • Here’s your chance!!!! • We need people to help with publicity • Fliers • News articles • Banners, posters, sandwich boards • New ideas for getting us out there! • Contact Thomas at publicity.ewbtamu@gmail.com

  12. Mentor/Mentee Program • Do you know where the best chickenin College Station is? Are you puzzled at the sound of “keto-eonoltautomerization”??? • If so, (and even if you are a genius and already know,) sign up for our Mentor/Mentee Program! • Program: We will pair up lower and upper undergrads (and grad students) together. All disciplines welcome! • Goals: Make a good friend, enjoy fun events, learn a little more about your major! SIGN UP!

  13. EWB T-Shirt Design Contest!!! • Competition designing a new EWB shirt for 2011-2012 • Submit ideas to publicity.ewbtamu@gmail.com • Submissions due Fri. Sept. 16th • Winner will be announced at the following general meeting

  14. How do I join? • Sign-up sheets in lobby • If you’re not sure where you want to join, you can go to project meetings or talk to us about other committees • Go to website to join listserv for more information • http://ewb.tamu.edu

  15. First Social: Potluck dinner! Come eat and mingle with other EWB members! Best thing to bring: yourself! Where? Aggie Station Time? 6pm-8pm ** If you need a ride, email Allie Roldan internal.ewbtamu@gmail.com

  16. Career Fair Tips (Next Week!) • Even if you’re a freshman, GO! • Get your resume out to companies • Learn to network with representatives • The Career Center offers tips and information to help you succeed in the job search • Resume reviews in Zachry • Mach interviews in Koldus • (http://careercenter.tamu.edu/guides/resumes/?pwid=172490781836435485&dynid=2615880&sn=undergrads) for more information

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