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Who We Are
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BLC 2009
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Leadership for Tomorrow
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BLC Oratory Contest
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GTAAA Scholarship
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William J. Stanley Award
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I-Change 2010 Campaign
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Tentative Schedule
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Projected Budget
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Benefits of Partnership
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Partnership Levels
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Partnership Form
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The 7th Annual AASU Black Leadership Conference Corporate Partnership Proposal
AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENT UNION
georgia tech
Dear Future Corporate Partner, Greetings from the Georgia Institute of Technology Black Leadership Conference Committee. It is with great pleasure that we present to you an opportunity to promote and develop leadership within the African American community. Georgia Tech remains a top producer of African-American professionals within the technical and business arenas. As these students enter into their respective industries and communities, they should recognize the importance of leadership and service and how the two are indubitably intertwined. The Georgia Tech Black Leadership Conference offers these students that vital opportunity. Approaching its seventh year anniversary, the Georgia Tech Black Leadership Conference (BLC) is an annual event hosted by the African American Student Union (AASU) that promotes leadership and diversity in professional and community life. Since it began in 2004, the BLC has help to host such prominent and prolific speakers, such as the mayor of Atlanta – Shirley Franklin, Maya Angelou, President Barack Obama, and most recently, Dr. Cornel West. Through the years the BLC has served a vital role in educating, and motivating its participants to have a positive and lasting impact within their communities. For three days, the conference reaches out to African American individuals, not only within the Georgia Tech community, but also in the greater Atlanta area. We are currently in the planning stages of the seventh Annual BLC, which will be held February 19-21, 2010. The theme of the conference is I-Change: Filling the Void Between Self and Community. We chose this theme because we want individuals to be accountable for reaching back into their communities. Through topics such as economic empowerment, environmental awareness, and self-empowerment we plan to teach people how to fill this void. The conference will feature a community outreach initiatives, distinguished speakers, a town hall discussion, and workshop sessions geared specifically towards college students, alumni, and business professionals in the greater Atlanta community. In order to continue cultivating tomorrow’s leaders, the Black Leadership Conference needs your help. We have projected a cost of $161,025.00 for this event. Choosing to contribute will allow you to partner with an organization pivotal in maintaining Georgia Tech’s prestige in producing many of the African American leaders in the corporate world today. In addition, you will benefit by having access to the brightest and most determined students and experienced professionals in the southeast region. On behalf of our fellow officers, we look forward to working with you and developing a mutually beneficial, long-term relationship. To participate in the Black Leadership Conference or for additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Sincerely,
John C. Jones-Walker Black Leadership Conference Co-Chair African American Student Union gtaasu.blc@gmail.com
Jakeisha R. Smith Black Leadership Conference Co-Chair African American Student Union gtaasu.blc@gmail.com
Student Organization Space 0283 • 350 Ferst Dr. • Atlanta, GA 30332 Phone: (404) 894-2802 • Website: www.gtblc.org 3
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A vision to lead... … a vision to succeed
Who We Are
F
ormed in 1968 under the name “Georgia Tech Afro-American
Association” (GTAAA), the original purpose of GTAAA was to provide support for black students. In its early years, GTAAA was very active in campus politics and serving the needs of African-American students. Through its 8 pillars (cultural knowledge, community service, political awareness, effective leadership, scholarship, economic empowerment,
Membership AASU currently has over
coalition
building,
and
social
awareness),
it
encouraged
the
achievement and unity amongst the African-American students on Georgia Tech’s campus. GTAAA’s major accomplishment was the
150 paid members, who
establishment of the Office of Minority Educational Development (OMED)
represent a multitude of
in 1979. Then in 1993, the GTAAA was changed to the African-American
the various colleges that
Student Union (AASU).
Georgia Tech houses.
Today the African American Student Union is not only home to those of The colleges of Engineering and Science contribute to the majority
the African diaspora, but is inclusive of all members of the Georgia Tech community. It strives to promote social, cultural, and political awareness
of our membership, with
of African American issues. It is our sincere hope that while at Georgia
over 17% of our members
Tech every AASU member will have gained knowledge about self and
having a GPA of 3.0 or
about Black culture. While academic success is important, we believe this
above.
supplemental knowledge is just as fundamental. Ultimately we envision each member going beyond Georgia Tech to become a contributing member in the African American Community.
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BLC ’09 – The African American Student Union gives back to the Atlanta community BLC ’09
Keynote Speakers
the presentation of awards and scholarships.
commenced on
The
Friday, February 20, 2009
Scott Safon (Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, CNN Worldwide)
Your Existence”, the three-day weekend
began
welcoming
with
the
ceremony
on
Friday, which included dinner •
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Colleen J. Payne-Nabors (CEO, MCI Diagnostic Center)
•
Joseph B. Washington (President and CEO, The Joseph Washington Group, Inc.
•
Stanley Pritchett (Acting President, Morris Brown College)
•
Dr. Cornel West (Author / Educator, Princeton University)
extensive
Saturday,
began
Keynote
speaker
day,
with
a
during
breakfast and was followed by
With the theme of “Take Back •
most
workshops, which varied from “Real
Estate
&
Black
Development” to “Being Black in the Health Industry”, and corporate presentations.
and performances by Georgia
On Sunday, the BLC hosted the
Tech’s G.I.F.T.E.D. Gospel Choir
world-renowned and prolific Dr.
followed
Cornel West whose message
by
two
dynamic
speakers. Friday also included
stressed
the
importance
of
originality.
The 7th Annual AASU Black Leadership Conference Corporate Partnership Proposal
The very essence of leadership is that you have to have vision. - Theodore M. Hesburgh
The “Leadership for Tomorrow” program (L4T) is an
initiative
under
the
Georgia
Tech
Black
Leadership
Conference Committee. We realize that tomorrow’s leaders are
Tomorrow’s leaders are right around the corner…
right around the corner and we are proud to announce that we will continue to have a high school leadership development program for the upcoming BLC ‘10. This will mark the second year that L4T has been integrated into the BLC. The purpose of the program is to help students identify their interest and goals, develop confidence, and gain exposure to a variety of career paths. This program consists of Georgia Tech students mentoring over 50 high school students in the metro-Atlanta area. The program spans a period of six months, during which the mentors and mentees meet monthly. During these engagements, students attend workshops and seminars in an effort to complete a collaborative project. The students then present their completed assignments during the BLC, which concludes the program. This experience is designed to help students develop problem-solving skills and then apply them to contemporary issues challenging the world today.
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The 7th Annual AASU Black Leadership Conference Corporate Partnership Proposal
Beauty itself doth of itself persuade, the eyes of men without an orator.
- William Shakespeare
The BLC ‘10 Oratory Contest
is a new corporate
sponsored initiative under the Georgia Tech Black Leadership Conference Committee. Through the contest we hope to showcase the most talented and eloquent speakers in the Atlanta metro area.
Targeted Colleges Georgia Institute of Technology, Morehouse College, Spelman
Eligibility
College, Clark Atlanta
The BLC ‘10 Oratory contest is open to all college students at participating schools in the metro Atlanta area. Contestants are
University, Georgia State University, University of Georgia
asked to research, write and present a five-to-seven-minute speech on the given topic. Volunteer coordinators will conduct the local school contests; winners from each of these schools will then compete in the final contest on Saturday evening of BLC ‘10.
Scholarships By the end of the finial contest, there will be three winners. The second runner-up will receive a check in the amount of $100. The first runner-up will receive a check in the amount of $250. The grand prizewinner will receive a check in the amount of $500. Alongside cash prizes, each of these three individuals will receive plaques. Other participants who make it to the final round will receive certificates of participation.
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Georgia Tech African American Achiever (GTAAA) Scholarship The Georgia Tech African American
The Selection Process
Achiever Scholarship
is an annual award
The candidate is required to complete an application
offered to one student by the Georgia Tech
attached with an official transcript (to be reviewed by
African American Student Union who demonstrates
the AASU advisor) along with a financial aid eligibility
commendable leadership, scholarship, service,
letter. The selection committee will review all eligible
and achievement at Georgia Tech, particularly
applications, vote, and then the recipient is named at
within the African American community. The
the Black Leadership Conference.
winner shall have proven to embody AASU’s 8 Pillars of unity to effect positive change on and
The Award
around the Georgia Tech campus, and should
The winner will receive a non-renewable scholarship in
demonstrate
even
the amount of $1,000.00 and recognition as part of
their
the closing ceremony of the BLC, alongside the
greater
the
potential
accomplishments
to
achieve
throughout
matriculation at Georgia Tech.
William Stanley Award recipient.
Eligibility & Requirements •
Must have at least 45 credit hours during time of nomination
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Must have at least a 2.5 GPA
•
Must be eligible for Financial Aid
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Cannot have been a previous recipient in the past 3 years
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Must be a Platinum Member of AASU
•
Must plan to enroll in school for the following summer or fall semester
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Dorian Mair, College of Mechanical Engineering – BLC’09 GTAAA Scholar
The 7th Annual AASU Black Leadership Conference Corporate Partnership Proposal
William J. Stanley, III Award The Founder William J. Stanley, III is a fourth generation Atlantan. A
that he has initiated, sponsored or supported.
product of the Atlanta Public School System, he
Mr. Stanley is the past President of the 100 Black Men
matriculated at the Georgia Institute of Technology
of Atlanta, Architectural Record Magazine Advisory
and in 1972 became the first black graduate of the
Board, Georgia Institute of Technology National
College
he
Advisory Board and Alumni Association Trustee; past
distinguished himself as a campus leader, scholar and
National President of the National Organization of
student activist. As a student he was a founder of the
Minority Architects; Executive Board of Leadership
GA Tech Afro-American Association, the Techwood
Atlanta; the National Board of Planned Parenthood
Tutorial, the Techwood Food Distribution Program and
Federation of America; Southwest YMCA Board; St.
the Dual Degree Engineering program with Georgia
Paul A.M.E. Church Trustee and Steward Boards;
Tech
For
Herndon Foundation Board; Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity
seventeen years he was an instructor in that program.
Kappa BoulĂŠ and numerous others too lengthy to
He later was instrumental in the development of a
mention.
of
and
Architecture.
the
Atlanta
While
University
at
Tech,
Center.
similar program in Architecture with Morris Brown College, Georgia Tech and the Atlanta University
The Award
Center.
Mr.
The Humanitarian
importance of cultivating an environment where
Every year since 1987, the Stanley and Love-Stanley,
the African American community at Georgia Tech
P.C. has sponsored two scholarships/internships in
and beyond.
Architecture to students of African descent at
African
Georgia
summer
member of the campus community who engages in
elementary, middle and high school students are
exemplary leadership and service. The recipient is
given internships in the firm.
awarded at the closing ceremony of the BLC.
Tech.
Stanley
has
exhibited
the
need
for
and
value is placed upon leadership and service within
Additionally,
each
Mr. Stanley’s love for
In honor of William J. Stanley, III the
American
Student
Union
recognizes
a
young people is evident in the numerous programs
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Each year extensive thought, effort, and manpower goes into planning the BLC. One of the hardest parts of this process is deciding upon the appropriate theme of the conference; capturing the essence of the message that you want to provide to your audience in such few words proves to be an arduous task. This year we wanted to create something that went beyond simply being a theme, but instead we wanted to create a movement. I-Change 2010 is a yearlong campaign that calls for individuals to invoke change internally as well as externally within their communities. The I-Change 2010 campaign is inline with Barak and Michelle
Obama’s
United
We
Serve
initiative
(http://serve.gov). Throughout the next couple of months the BLC ‘10 committee will be going out into the Atlanta community and volunteering at local schools,
parks,
nonprofits,
and
other
entities
to
demonstrate our dedication to service. Through this imitative we hope to show the community the importance of service and that it does not a lot of time nor effort to make a positive impact in someone else’s life. 10
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Opening Ceremony
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM •
Registration and Breakfast
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM •
Opening and Keynote Speaker 1
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM •
Workshop Session 1
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM •
Leadership for Tomorrow Presentations
Sunday
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday
Friday
BLC ’10 Tentative Schedule 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM •
Motivational Speaker
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM •
Community Service Project
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM •
VIP Reception
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM •
Keynote Speaker and Closing
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM •
Lunch
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM •
Keynote Speaker 2
2:15 PM – 3:00 PM •
Workshop Session 2
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM •
Town Hall Panel
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM •
Oratory Contest
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM •
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Alumni Reception
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Friday
• • • •
Venue (The Academy of Medicine) GTAA Scholarship Awards Catering
$1,062.00 $1,000.00 $200.00 $5,000.00
Saturday
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Venue (GT Hotel Ballroom) Venue (Global Learning Center) Breakfast 2 Keynote Speakers Lunch Cash Prizes for Oratory Contest Plaques for Oratory Contest Gifts for Speakers BLC Paraphernalia Snack Lounge Alumni Reception
$0.00* $8,600.00 $4,500.00 $50,000.00 $3,000.00 $850.00 $75.00 $500.00 $11,000.00 $4,250.00 $1,000.00
Sunday
BLC ’10 Projected Cost
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Motivational Speaker Community Service Project Venue (Ferst Center) VIP Reception Keynote Speaker
$10,000.00 $50.00 $1,000.00 $10,000.00 $50,000.00
Grand Total
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$161,025.00
The 7th Annual AASU Black Leadership Conference Corporate Partnership Proposal
The partnership benefits for your company…
You can make a difference by becoming
•
a Corporate Partner…
Exhibitor and recruiting
•
opportunities at the 7th
company and key
Annual BLC Carrier Fair. This
executives
allows for exposure to over 500 current and
•
by underwriting key
prominent business and
programs and events
community leaders, and
Corporate Partners are
alumni •
Marketing/Branding opportunity and visibility
prospective students,
What is a Corporate Partner?
Diversity exposure for your
•
The opportunity to participate on a rotating
Advertisement in all
basis as advisors to AASU
companies, organizations, and
program documentations,
institutions that demonstrate their
also on the website,
commitment to diversity and
recognition at closing
leadership by partnering with
ceremony and a special
AASU in support of our annual
thank you submitted to
Black Leadership Conference.
Georgia Tech’s Technique
corporate guest, which
newspaper (distribution of
include entrance into all
13,000)
BLC events (i.e. the BLC
Advisory Board, providing input on the direction and scope of the organization. •
Complimentary tickets for
Corporate and Alumni
Why partner with AASU?
Gala) Your contribution will help AASU fulfill its mission of improving the Black experience at Georgia Tech by providing an uplifting and entertaining conference while exchanging integral knowledge and culture to the entire student body, challenging each student to improve themselves through professional, social, and personal achievement, thereby positively impacting the community
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The African American Student Union’s BLC is proud to have partnered with over 20 corporations and organizations just last year alone
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BLC ’10Corporate Partnership Levels & Benefits •
Diamond Partner: $10,000.00+
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Company’s Name and Logo on all Conference Paraphernalia Full Page Color Ad in the Conference Program African American Student Union Chapter Member Resume Disc (Access to over 300 Exceptional Georgia Tech Students) along with BLC ’10 Resume Disc Company’s Website Link and Logo on the Conference Website Conference Admission for 10 Guests with VIP Seating Workshop Presentation Opportunity Town Hall Panel Position Opportunity Booth Set-Up on Saturday Access to Over 500 Underrepresented Students Banner Advertisements Personal Conference Liaison throughout the Conference Photo CD of Conference Participation
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Full Page Color Ad in Conference Program Company’s Website Link and Logo on the Conference Website BLC ’10 Resume Disc Access to the Networking Reception Access to Over 500 Underrepresented Students Personal Conference Liaison throughout the Conference Town Hall Panel Position Opportunity Conference Admission for 10 Guests Photo CD of Conference Participation Award Presentation Opportunity
$2,500.00+
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Half Page Color Ad in Conference Program Conference Admission for 5 Guests Website Recognition Introduction of a Keynote Speaker Personal Conference Liaison throughout the Conference Photo CD of Conference Participation Award Presentation Opportunity
Silver Partner:
• •
Half Page Color Ad in Conference Program Company’s Website Link and Logo on the Conference Website Personal Conference Liaison throughout the Conference Conference Admission for 2 Guest Photo CD of Conference Participation
Platinum Partner: $5,000.00+
Gold Partner:
$1,000.00+
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AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENT UNION
georgia tech
Corporate Partnership Form Date:
___________________
Contact Person:
_________________________________________________
Company:
_________________________________________________
Mailing Address:
_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
Telephone:
Primary (
) ____________________
Fax (
) ____________________
Email Address:
_________________________________________________
Our company would like to participate as a: Diamond Sponsor
$____________________
Platinum Sponsor
$____________________
Gold Sponsor
$____________________
Silver Sponsor
$____________________
Our company would like: Information on sponsoring a student to attend the 7th Annual Black Leadership Conference To donate other supplies/equipment (denote sponsorship level by value of supplies/equipment): _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Please send sponsorship form and camera-ready logo (digital images accepted) for advertising to: Georgia Institute of Technology African American Student Union Attn: Black Leadership Conference Student Organizations Space 0283 350 Ferst Drive Atlanta, GA 30332 Phone: 404.894.2802
Checks should be made payable to Georgia Tech Foundation - AASU. Georgia Tech Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)3 charitable corporation, which receives and manages contributions made for the benefit of Georgia Tech
All donations to the African American Student Union are tax-deductible
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The 7th Annual AASU Black Leadership Conference Corporate Partnership Proposal