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Who We Are 4
BLC 2009 5
Leadership for Tomorrow 6
BLC Oratory Contest 7
GTAAA Scholarship 8
William J. Stanley Award 9
I-Change 2010 Campaign 10
Tentative Schedule 11
Projected Budget 12
Benefits of Partnership 13
Partnership Levels 14
Partnership Form 15
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georgia tech AFRICAN AMERICAN
STUDENT UNION
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
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A vision to lead...
… a vision to succeed
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,
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
establishment of the Office of Minority Educational Development (OMED)
in 1979. Then in 1993, the GTAAA was changed to the African-American
Student Union (AASU).
Today the African American Student Union is not only home to those of
the African diaspora, but is inclusive of all members of the Georgia Tech
community. It strives to promote social, cultural, and political awareness
of African American issues. It is our sincere hope that while at Georgia
Tech every AASU member will have gained knowledge about self and
about Black culture. While academic success is important, we believe this
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.
Who We Are
AASU currently has over
150 paid members, who
represent a multitude of
the various colleges that Georgia Tech houses.
Membership
The colleges of
Engineering and Science
contribute to the majority
of our membership, with
over 17% of our members
having a GPA of 3.0 or
above.
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Keynote Speakers
BLC ’09 – The African American
Student Union gives back to the Atlanta community
BLC ’09
commenced on
Friday, February 20,
2009
With the theme of “Take Back
Your Existence”, the three-day
weekend began with the
welcoming ceremony on
Friday, which included dinner
and performances by Georgia
Tech’s G.I.F.T.E.D. Gospel Choir
followed by two dynamic
speakers. Friday also included
the presentation of awards and
scholarships.
The most extensive day,
Saturday, began with a
Keynote speaker during
breakfast and was followed by
workshops, which varied from
“Real Estate & Black
Development” to “Being Black
in the Health Industry”, and
corporate presentations.
On Sunday, the BLC hosted the
world-renowned and prolific Dr.
Cornel West whose message
stressed the importance of
originality.
• Scott Safon (Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, CNN Worldwide)
• 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)
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Tomorrow’s leaders are right around the corner…
The “Leadership for Tomorrow” program (L4T) is
an initiative under the Georgia Tech Black Leadership
Conference Committee. We realize that tomorrow’s leaders are
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.
The very essence of leadership is that you have to have vision.
- Theodore M. Hesburgh
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Beauty itself doth of itself persuade, the eyes of men without an orator.
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.
Eligibility
The BLC ‘10 Oratory contest is open to all college students at
participating schools in the metro Atlanta area. Contestants are
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.
- William Shakespeare
Georgia Institute of
Technology, Morehouse
College, Spelman
College, Clark Atlanta
University, Georgia State
University, University of
Georgia
Targeted Colleges
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Georgia Tech African American Achiever (GTAAA) Scholarship
The Georgia Tech African American
Achiever Scholarship is an annual award
offered to one student by the Georgia Tech
African American Student Union who demonstrates
commendable leadership, scholarship, service,
and achievement at Georgia Tech, particularly
within the African American community. The
winner shall have proven to embody AASU’s 8
Pillars of unity to effect positive change on and
around the Georgia Tech campus, and should
demonstrate the potential to achieve even
greater accomplishments throughout their
matriculation at Georgia Tech.
Eligibility & Requirements
• Must have at least 45 credit hours during
time of nomination
• Must have at least a 2.5 GPA
• Must be eligible for Financial Aid
• Cannot have been a previous recipient in
the past 3 years
• Must be a Platinum Member of AASU
• Must plan to enroll in school for
the following summer or fall semester
The Selection Process
The candidate is required to complete an application
attached with an official transcript (to be reviewed by
the AASU advisor) along with a financial aid eligibility
letter. The selection committee will review all eligible
applications, vote, and then the recipient is named at
the Black Leadership Conference.
The Award
The winner will receive a non-renewable scholarship in
the amount of $1,000.00 and recognition as part of
the closing ceremony of the BLC, alongside the
William Stanley Award recipient.
Dorian Mair, College of
Mechanical Engineering –
BLC’09 GTAAA Scholar
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William J. Stanley, III Award
The Founder
William J. Stanley, III is a fourth generation Atlantan. A
product of the Atlanta Public School System, he
matriculated at the Georgia Institute of Technology
and in 1972 became the first black graduate of the
College of Architecture. While at Tech, he
distinguished himself as a campus leader, scholar and
student activist. As a student he was a founder of the
GA Tech Afro-American Association, the Techwood
Tutorial, the Techwood Food Distribution Program and
the Dual Degree Engineering program with Georgia
Tech and the Atlanta University Center. For
seventeen years he was an instructor in that program.
He later was instrumental in the development of a
similar program in Architecture with Morris Brown
College, Georgia Tech and the Atlanta University
Center.
The Humanitarian
Every year since 1987, the Stanley and Love-Stanley,
P.C. has sponsored two scholarships/internships in
Architecture to students of African descent at
Georgia Tech. Additionally, each summer
elementary, middle and high school students are
given internships in the firm. Mr. Stanley’s love for
young people is evident in the numerous programs
that he has initiated, sponsored or supported.
Mr. Stanley is the past President of the 100 Black Men
of Atlanta, Architectural Record Magazine Advisory
Board, Georgia Institute of Technology National
Advisory Board and Alumni Association Trustee; past
National President of the National Organization of
Minority Architects; Executive Board of Leadership
Atlanta; the National Board of Planned Parenthood
Federation of America; Southwest YMCA Board; St.
Paul A.M.E. Church Trustee and Steward Boards;
Herndon Foundation Board; Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity
Kappa Boulé and numerous others too lengthy to
mention.
The Award
Mr. Stanley has exhibited the need for and
importance of cultivating an environment where
value is placed upon leadership and service within
the African American community at Georgia Tech
and beyond. In honor of William J. Stanley, III the
African American Student Union recognizes a
member of the campus community who engages in
exemplary leadership and service. The recipient is
awarded at the closing ceremony of the BLC.
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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.
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Coming soon to a community near you…
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BLC ’10 Tentative Schedule Fr
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7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• 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
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
• Alumni Reception
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
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BLC ’10 Projected Cost
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• Venue (GT Hotel Ballroom) $0.00* • Venue (Global Learning Center) $8,600.00 • Breakfast $4,500.00 • 2 Keynote Speakers $50,000.00 • Lunch $3,000.00 • Cash Prizes for Oratory Contest $850.00 • Plaques for Oratory Contest $75.00 • Gifts for Speakers $500.00 • BLC Paraphernalia $11,000.00 • Snack Lounge $4,250.00 • Alumni Reception $1,000.00
• Venue (The Academy of Medicine) $1,062.00 • GTAA Scholarship $1,000.00 • Awards $200.00 • Catering $5,000.00
• Motivational Speaker $10,000.00 • Community Service Project $50.00 • Venue (Ferst Center) $1,000.00 • VIP Reception $10,000.00 • Keynote Speaker $50,000.00
Grand Total $161,025.00
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What is a Corporate Partner?
Corporate Partners are
companies, organizations, and
institutions that demonstrate their
commitment to diversity and
leadership by partnering with
AASU in support of our annual
Black Leadership Conference.
Why partner with AASU?
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
• Exhibitor and recruiting
opportunities at the 7th
Annual BLC Carrier Fair. This
allows for exposure to over
500 current and
prospective students,
prominent business and
community leaders, and
alumni
• Advertisement in all
program documentations,
also on the website,
recognition at closing
ceremony and a special
thank you submitted to
Georgia Tech’s Technique
newspaper (distribution of
13,000)
• Diversity exposure for your
company and key
executives
• Marketing/Branding
opportunity and visibility
by underwriting key
programs and events
• The opportunity to
participate on a rotating
basis as advisors to AASU
Advisory Board, providing
input on the direction and
scope of the organization.
• Complimentary tickets for
corporate guest, which
include entrance into all
BLC events (i.e. the BLC
Corporate and Alumni
Gala)
The African American Student Union’s BLC is
proud to have partnered with over 20
corporations and organizations just last
year alone
You can make a
difference by becoming
a Corporate Partner…
The partnership benefits for your company…
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BLC ’10 Corporate Partnership Levels & Benefits
Diamond Partner:
$10,000.00+
• 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
Platinum Partner:
$5,000.00+
• 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
Gold Partner:
$2,500.00+
• 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:
$1,000.00+
• 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
georgia tech AFRICAN AMERICAN
STUDENT UNION
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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