We are pleased to announce the call for FY13 Committee/Task Force Chair, Coordinator and Chair Elect applications. The application process will allow all SWE members the opportunity to express an interest in these types of leadership roles within the Society. It will also allow us the opportunity to better match our members’ strengths and interests to the needs of the Society.

Please review the open leadership positions for FY13 on the application form.  The description of each open leadership position can be found here .  Please fill out the Chair / Chair Elect application form with the requested information and return it in Word or PDF format along with a photo (headshot at 300 dpi resolution) in a .jpg file to hq@swe.org by April 1, 2012.  

All applications will then be reviewed and applicants will be notified by June 1. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact headquarters at 312.596.5237.

The Women in Academia committee has been newly chartered and will need a chair and chair elect for FY13.  Continuing committees such as Bylaws and Procedures also need both a chair and chair-elect.

The Collegiate Interests Committee has been sunset; thus it is not included in the call.  We thank all volunteers who have worked on this group.

Thank you for your interest.

Alyse Stofer

FY12 President Elect

president-elect@swe.org

Following positions are open at our SWE section for the upcoming fiscal year.  The descriptions for each positions are below.  If you are interested in a leadership opportunity with Tampa Bay SWE, contact Lara Bartholomew at president-tba@swe.org.

President:

Represent the section before the public and preside at meetings of the section and its executive council;

• Appoint the chairs of all committees, with the approval of the executive council, except the chair of the nominating committee;
• Approve the appointment of all committee members, except the members of the nominating committee; 
• Authorize the disbursement of section funds within the budget approved by the executive council;
• Be an authorized signatory on all section accounts;
• Coordinate activities and execute the business and policies of the section between meetings;
• Review and approve the year-end section financial report;
• The President shall see that all orders and resolutions of the Chapter are carried into effect; and
• Perform other duties normally associated with the office of president or as may be assigned by the executive council or the governance documents.

Vice President

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Lego Mindstorms is hosting an ALL GIRLS Introduction to Robotics Summer Camp in June.  They are in need of volunteers and sponsors for some of the girls who cannot afford the $150 fee.  Contact Marilyn Barger at 813.259.6578 or mbarger@hccfl.edu to find out how you can get involved.

SWE Tampa Bay Section is a recipient of an ExxonMobil SWE Program Development Grant for 2012.  We will be hosting an event on April 21st for several local Girl Scout Troops.  During the event the girls will interact with engineers and learn about Aerospace Engineering to earn their badge.  We are looking for volunteers to help on the day of the event from 8am to 2pm.  If you are interested in volunteering please contact Alexis Jensen at 727-302-3285 or sixela31@gmail.com.

The 2012 Hillsborough Regional S.T.E.M. Fair will be held on Tuesday, February 7th  and February 8th (Awards Night) at the TAMPA CONVENTION CENTER. Judges are needed for Tuesday, February 7th from 11:30-4:00.  Please read the attached letter and respond back as to whether you will be available to help judge this year.  When responding, please indicate which category you would like to judge:

The following categories are available for judging:

1. Behavioral and Social                     2. Biochemistry

3. Botany                                             4. Chemistry

5.  Computer/Math                              6.  Earth and Space

7.  Engineering                                    8.  Environmental Science

9.  Medicine and Health                      10.  Microbiology

11. Physics                                         12.  Zoology

Your help and support makes all the difference for our students.  We truly appreciate your time and assistance.

Here are the invitation and judging form. For additional information contact on this activity and if you would like to represent SWE in this event please contact Seung Park atseung.park@ci.tampa.fl.us

Member and friends of SWE Tampa Bay Area save the date now and make plans to be part of Great American Teach-in!

The Hillsborough and Pinellas County Public Schools are looking for volunteers to teach one class or teach all day to give you a taste of teaching.

You don’t need teaching experience, just enthusiasm and a desire to share with students something about your career, your experiences, your hobby, or yourself.  The schools want you to carry some key messages into our classrooms, including the importance of staying in school and the value of each individual student.

The Great American Teach-In is a perfect opportunity for parents, business leaders, and community members to let our students know we care about them. The idea is simple – join this event on November 17, 2011, and teach a class or two, whatever your schedule permits. Opportunities are available all day long.

Contact the school of your convenience by:

Hillsborough County Schools Registration Form, Register November 9

http://swetampabay.org/event_files/GATI_HillsCoSchools.pdf

Pinellas County Registration Form, Register by November 03

http://swetampabay.org/event_files/GATI_PinellasCoShools.pdf

The Future City Competition is a project-based learning experience where middle schoolers work in teams with mentors and advisors to design and build cities of the future.  For more information about the Future Cities competition, explore their website at:  http://www.futurecity.org/

Safety Harbor Middle School has 15 teams working on the National Future Cities competition this year.  They are seeking engineering mentors to help the teams succeed.  The school competition runs through December with Nationals held in Washington, DC in February if a team advances.  The time commitment for mentors is up to the volunteer – all help is welcome!

To volunteer or find out more, please contact Ms. Poole at Safety Harbor Middle School at pooleala (at) pcsb.org.