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February 2014 THE A Publication for the Collegiate Bulletin Chapters of Tau Beta Pi Make it a Pi Day to Remember DAY is an annual celebration on to low demand they will not be available March 14 commemorating the this year. Pre-orders for Pi Day t-shirts π mathematical constant. This is a are now open and will be taken until no great opportunity for the Association and longer in stock. All t-shirt orders should Tau Bates to proudly display their mem- arrive before 3/14/14. bership. We are encouraging collegiate A web page has been created with chapters, alumni chapters, and everyone known TBP Pi Day chapter activities as a to consider hosting or participating in an reference for those interested in locating event that promotes engineering. a region-specific event. In addition, members are encouraged The Association is also requesting to wear their Bent, charm, and other TBP The winning Pi Day design was submitted by that you document your event, provide a Ashley A. Schrammeck, MT A 2015, chemical apparel. If you would like to wear some- write-up, and submit images that can be engineering student at Montana State University. thing “Pi-tastic,” please check out our displayed in our quarterly magazine The limited quantity Pi Day apparel. Bent. Two designs from the contest The Association looks forward to received overwhelming support. The making this an annual celebration, but we winning design (top right) will be printed need your help! NSID THIS ISSUE in blue on black t-shirts for purchase. The Updates will be made available on I E second place design was a perfect fit for the TBP website at www.tbp.org/PiDay. Ratification Ballot 2 embroidered knit shirts; however due Please submit your Pi Day plans before March 1. Chapter Anniversaries 2 District Conferences 2014 3 3.14159265358 97932384626433832795028 Alumni Gatherings 3 84197169399375105820974944592 307816406286 208998628034825342117 McDonald Mentor 3 0679821480865132823066470938446095505 TBP MindSET Update 4 82231725359408128481 1174502841027019385 211055596446229489549303819644288109756659 TBP Outstanding Advisor 4 33446128475648233 786783165271201909145648566 9234603486104543266482133936072602491412737245 Engineering Futures Sessions 5 87006 60631558817488152092096282925409171536436 Chapter Project Awards 6 7892590360011330530548820466521384146 9519415116 0943305727036575959195309218611738193261179310511 Student Advisory Board 7 8548074462379962749 56735188575272489122793818301 1949129833673362440656643086021394946395224737190 Nominate a TBP Laureate 8 7021798609437027705392171762931767523846748184676 TBP Scholarships 8 69405132000568127145263560827 7857713427577896091 73637178721468440901224953430146549585371050792 Student Athletes 8 279689258923 542019956112129021960864034418159 Member Announcements 9 81362977477130996051870721134999999837297804 9 95105973173281609631859502445945534690830 TBP Convention Info 10 2642522308253344685035261931188171010 003 13783875288658753320838142061717766914 P h ot 7303598253490428755468731159562863 ISSUE AVAILABLE AT WWW.TBP.ORG o by M 882 353787593751957781857780532 a tm a 1712268066130019278766111 n f rom Lu blin 9590921642019893 Page 2 Tau Beta Pi Bulletin Convention Ratification Ballot The Ratification Ballot on constitution amendments There are four amendments to be voted on: approved by the 2013 Convention is a graded report. 1. Amend Constitution Art. III, Sec. 2 (h) and Bylaws I, It is important for your chapter to voice its vote. Sec. 1.05; III, Sec. 3.01 (e) (11); V, Secs. 5.03 (e) (1) and The deadline is April 1, 2014, for TBP chapters to ei- 5.04 (c) to eliminate the separate Convention assessment ther scan a signed copy of the ballot and email it to tbp@ and include it in the initiation fees. tbp.org or mail the signed ballot (postmark April1). See 2. Amend Constitution Art. III, Sec. 2 to include the the summary sheet on the “Constitution Amendments Director of Alumni Affairs as a voting member of Con- Approved by the Convention but Subject to Ratification vention. by the Chapters” for Convention minutes references, 3. Amend Constitution Art. IV, Sec. 2 (g) (5) and Bylaw and follow the “Instructions for Ratification Balloting” III, Sec. 3.07 to eliminate the duplicate description of the duties of the Director of Alumni Affairs. on page 3 for explanation of quorum requirements and 4. Amend Constitution Art. VI, Sec. 6 and Bylaw V, active status. Download the Ratification Ballot here. Sec. 5.03 (f) to eliminate the collegiate chapter office of Cataloger. Did you know a group of wombats is called a wisdom? Did Also, GEICO can help you find great insurance rates on motor- you know that GEICO provides a discount to Tau Beta Pi cycle, homeowners, renters, boat, and much more. Get a free members on their auto insurance, as well as helps benefit Tau quote today to see how much you could save with GEICO. It Beta Pi whenever a member gets a quote? Members could will be a very wise decision! Visit http://www.geico.com/greek/tbp save up to an additional 8 percent on car insurance. or call 1-800-368-2734 for your free quote. Chapter Anniversaries The following Tau Beta Pi chapters will celebrate an anniversary of their installation into the Association in 2014: Anniversary Chapter Institution Date Established 25th Michigan Kappa Western Michigan University March 18, 1989 50th Illinois Delta Bradley University January 18, 1964 50th Florida Beta University of Miami January 25, 1964 50th California Eta San Jose State University March 14, 1964 50th Utah Beta Brigham Young University April 4, 1964 50th New York Mu Union College April 11, 1964 100th Arkansas Alpha University of Arkansas December 14, 1914 100th Kansas Alpha University of Kansas December 17, 1914 PPI is Proud to Announce the Launch of Our New FE Exam Learning Managements System The Power to Pass® by PPI GET STARTED WITH A FREE TRIAL OF THE FE REVIEW MANUAL WEB BOOK AND A FREE DISCIPLINE-SPECIFIC ASSESSMENT AT feprep.com. powered by Begin your FE exam preparation with your trial access on feprep.com. February 2014 Page 3 2014 District Conferences 2014 Alumni Gatherings THE DISTRICT PROGRAM provides a vital link between the IN an effort to re-connect with Tau Beta Pi alumni and Association and every chapter. Each year Directors gather keep them involved with the Association, many alumni students for regional conferences to provide retiring and gatherings have been planned. Several will be in conjunc- new officers opportunities to improve chapter operations tion with the 2014 District Conferences. and socialize. Chapters are urged to elect new officers Emails will be sent out to local alumni inviting them to before their District conference. New and outgoing these events. Collegiate members of TBP are welcome officers are encouraged to attend. to attend to meet and network with local alumni. The goal is to increase the number of active alumni DISTRICT LOCATION DATE and alumni chapters in the United States. We encourage 1 Boston, MA April 4-5 TBP collegiate chapters to stay connected with these 2 New York, NY Mar. 1-2 alumni groups and work together on projects and com- 3 Philadelphia, PA Feb. 21-22 munity service, including the MindSET program. 4 Richmond, VA April 12 5 South Palm Beach Gardens, FL Jan. 25 DISTRICT LOCATION DATE 2 New York City, NY March 1 5 North Greenville, SC April 4-5 9 Kansas City, MO March 1 6 Chattanooga, TN April 4-5 12 Provo, UT Feb. 28 7 Cincinnati, OH April 4-5 12 Provo, UT March 1 8 Terre Haute, IN April 11-12 13 Socorro, NM March 1 9 Kansas City, MO Mar. 1 13 Albuquerque, NM March 1 10 New Orleans, LA Mar. 29 14 Spokane, WA March 1 11 Minneapolis, MN April 12 16 Isla Vista, CA March 8 12 Provo, UT Feb. 28-Mar. 1 13 Socorro, NM Feb. 28-Mar. 1 14 Spokane, WA Mar. 1-2 15 Davis, CA Mar. 1 16 Santa Barbara, CA Mar. 8 TBP McDonald Mentor Sam Rokni, CA C ’05 Marion and Capers W. (NC Gamma ’74) McDonald and TAU BETA PI WELCOMES Sam Rokni, California Chi ’05, a new Di- the Association have established an award to celebrate rector in District 16. He is a technology consultant and lecturer excellence in mentoring and advising among Tau Beta Pi at CalTech and California educators and engineers. The honor recognizes those State University, Fullerton who have consistently supported the personal and in Orange, CA. professional development of their students and As an undergraduate, colleagues through mentorship. The TBP-McDonald he held several officer Mentor is chosen by a committee of Association Officials and will be presented an engraved medallion and a $2,000 positions with the Cali- cash award ($1,000 to honoree and $1,000 to the nomi- fornia Chi Chapter of Tau nating chapter—or to the honoree’s chapter if nominated Beta Pi. He has continued by a member). Only one award will be presented at any his involvement with his annual Convention. Submit a nomination to [email protected] collegiate chapter for the by April 1. Learn more here. past decade as an alumnus Read the press release for the 2013 McDonald Mentor advisor. He is eager to continue building and strengthening the relationship between student members in Southern California and local alumni in an effort to encourage greater participation from TBP alumni. Page 4 Tau Beta Pi Bulletin MindSET Updates from the 2013 Convention More than fourteen Tau Beta Pi student representa- The details and suggestions from the committee for tives, led by District Directors Joe Burnett, CA U ’04, additions to material available to chapters has been and Lauren Swett, ME A ’04, discussed the state of the updated and made available on the MindSET website, MindSET program and important aspects that required which will also undergo organizational changes as de- review. Two co-chairs were elected and the committee termined by the committee. was divided into two teams to better focus efforts. The An important effort was also made in revising and following is a brief summary of the actions and recom- clarifying several vague elements of the Mindset Grant mendations put forth by co-chairs Wouter de Wet, TN request application.