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MBA CHRONICLE
1st & 2nd Qtr 2008
Presidential Perspectives
As we enter into the 3rd quarter of 2008, the Houston Chapter of the National Black MBA Association is still actively making a difference in the Houston and Texas communities.
Paul Charles, Chapter President
The National Black The National Black MBA Association MBA Association Houston Chapter Houston Chapter celebrates its celebrates its
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CONTENTS
Page 2 Houston Chapter Profile
August 14 General Meeting “Personal Transformation – Keys to Managing with Power and Influence in Organizations.” September 11 Chapter Elections (Members Only) October 6 Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship Golf Tournament at Pecan Grove Plantation Country Club, Richmond, TX October 9 General Meeting (Focus on Careers) November 13 General Meeting (Focus on the Arts)
Page 3 Scholarship Banquet Page 4 Texas L.E.A.D. Conference Page 5 LOT Case Competition Student Affairs Committee needs Mentors Page 6 Chapter Elections is coming in September Page 9 Programming Highlights Jazz at the Chateau
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Houst H ton Chap C pter P Profil le
The National B Black MBA As ssociation – Ho ouston Chapter has more th han 60 financial m 00 members at all levels of bus l siness managem ment from a w wide ar rray of disci iplines includ ding Finance, IT, Marke eting, Law, and En ngineering, as well as ent s trepreneurs. T The Houston Chapter offer a rs re ecruiting base of Highly Skilled Profess sionals, Gradu uates and Inte erns, Pr rofessional an Personal Development opportunities Branding and nd s, Marketing oppo M ortunities, awar rded in excess of $500,000 in scholarships to s gr raduate and u undergraduate business stu udents. The c chapter has b been re ecognized as T National Black MBA Ch The hapter of the Y Year for 9 ou of ut 11 years. 1
Major Prog M grams & Ev vents
Leade of Tomorro (LOT) ers ow 50 local hig school stude and 50 gh ents mentors wh focus on stu ho udent empowerment and enrichment. Annual Scholarship Banquet p brings toge ether members, corporate , and commu unity partners, and corporate e employers and employees to recogniz various lead in our ze ders community and to highlig the LOT ght program. Leade of Tomorro Golf Tourn ers ow nament contributes to college sch s holarship, and suppor other enrich rts hment programs i including local and l national ca competition (previous ase n national ch hampion) Texas Leadership E s Education and Devel lopment (L.E.A A.D.) collaborat with the Na ted ational Society of H Hispanic MBAs designed s to enhance the skills of bu usiness professiona in Leadersh als hip, Entreprene eurship, Financ cial Manageme and Marketing. ent Wealt Developme Seminars a other th ent and economic d development in nitiatives, including p partnerships wi the ith Houston Ar Urban Leag rea gue
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Holiday Adopt-a-Family Program A y Hou uston Food Ban nk, Annual "ELVES and More" bi A S icycle assembly y Hab bitat for Human nity Gulf Coast Blood Center C Volunteer R Read-in and Ca areer Day activ vities at local ar schools rea
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Scholarsh B S hip Banqu uet
The Houston Chap pter of the Na ational Black MBA Association hosted i 11th k its annua al Leadersh hip Empowe erment Scholarship Fundr raiser Banqu uet on Thursday, Februar 28, 2008 at the ry Powe Center in Houston, TX This er X. year’s event started at 6pm with a silent d auctio to raise f on funds in supp port of educa ational initiativ for student The ves ts. the them me was, “Maintaining Mom mentum with St trategic Vision n.”
Charlayne Hunter-G Gault with Shannon n Bug Houston Chro ggs, onicle Columnist & Family. Shannon was a recipient of the s e Me edia/Journalism/Sp ports Leadership Em mpowerment Award d
Charlayne Hu unter-Gault, Aw wardWinning Jour rnalist and Author, Keynote at Ho ouston Chapte er’s 11th Annual Le eadership Empowermen Scholarship nt p Fundraiser Ba anquet Houston Chap Celebrate pter es th Anniversa 25 ary
The annual event i part of the H is Houston Chapter’s work as a champion of leadership f and i involvement w the commu with unity from whi its member ich rship is drawn. It is also a way to strengthen t ties among the association members, c the n’s corporate partn and the ners local community. T year also marks the Hou l This uston Chapter’s 25th Annivers sary. Char rlayne Hunter-Gault, an awa ard-winning jo ournalist with m more than 40 year in the indus stry, was the k keynote speake Her numer er. rous honors in nclude two Em mmy awards and two Peabody awards – one for her work on “Apartheid People,” a NewsHour d’s serie about South African life d es during aparthei and the othe for general c id er coverage of Afric in 1998. H ca Hunter-Gault w inducted in the Nation Association of Black was nal n Journ nalists Hall of Fame in 2005 She is the a f 5. author of In M Place, a me My emoir of the civil rights movem ment, fashioned around her experiences as the first Black woman to d k atten the Universi of Georgia. nd ity
Charlayne Hunter-G Gault, Shannon Bug ggs d MBA and Houston Black M members
Lead dership Empow werment award were prese ds ented to the fo ollowing indiv viduals who have demonstrated outstanding achievement a service to the commun d and o nity: Harry Johnson (Communi ity), Tracye M McDaniel (Corp porate), Dr. Rea agan Flowers ( (Education), Robbie Sutton (Entrepreneur R rship), Ada E Edwards (Law w/Government) Shannon B ), Buggs (Media/ /Journalism/Sp ports), Joan Higginbotham (Science/Medic H cine). The Hou uston also prese ented its “Corp porate Partner o the Year” aw of ward to Accent ture. Th Houston Ch he hapter of the National Black MBA Associa N ation was form in 1983. Th organization has empowe med he n ered African Americans who aspirer to pursue both under A rgraduate and graduate degre in the field of business. The chapter has provided ees d sc cholarships to m more than 200 deserving und dergraduate and graduate stud d dents, totaling n nearly $500,00 in awards. 00
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Texas L.E.A.D. Conference
By Jesse Muhammad & Michelle Stephenson
2008 Texas Leadership, Education and Diversity (L.E.A.D.) 6th Annual Conference and Career Fair Dr. Randall Pinkett of The Apprentice, Luncheon Keynote
The National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) with the The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) hosted the Sixth Annual Texas Leadership and Diversity Conference (L.E.A.D.) and Career Fair on Thursday, July 17th and Friday, July 18th, at McNair Hall, Rice University. The luncheon featured keynote speaker Dr. Randal Pinkett, entrepreneur, author, speaker and winner of the fourth season of Donald Trump’s The Apprentice. Dr. Pinkett is also the Chairman and CEO of BCT Partners.
Paul D. Charles is the president of the National Black MBA Association Houston Chapter (NBMBAA) and Alex Suescun leads the local chapter for the National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NHSMBA). Over six years ago, the two groups joined forces to host this event. The Texas L.E.A.D. Conference and Career Fair provides a forum for primarily Hispanic and Black professionals and students to develop their careers, network with other professionals and learn about corporate hot topics. The conference also provides an opportunity to hone leadership skills, learn corporate best practices, network with business leaders and entrepreneurs, and learn about diversity and education as it relates to success in a professional environment. “This conference always presents powerful opportunities for people to establish a network, learn career development skills and obtain great job offers,” says Suescun, who is an underwriter at JP Morgan Chase Bank. “I believe the challenges in the Hispanic and Black communities are the same in terms of education and a lack of presence in corporate America. So we want to stand in unity.”
Luncheon Keynote Dr. Randal Pinkett & Paul D. Charles, Chapter President
Paul D. Charles has been the president of the NBMBAA Houston Chapter for four years and added that “the unity between NBBMAA and NSHMBA over the last six years has created a better understanding among people. Education is impacting all communities.” The conference kicked off with a free Salsa and Soul Networking Mixer on Thursday, July 17th from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Baker Institute, featuring saxophonist Edmond Baker. The general conference included breakout sessions on Friday, July 18, facilitated by seasoned executives to address a range of topics from leadership, entrepreneurship, women in business and diversity board participation, and more. The topic of the current state and future of the oil and gas industry was also discussed. The two groups also focus on youth empowerment. Since 1991, NBMBAA has conducted the Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) program which provides eight months of mentoring to high school “minority” students. The Houston chapter is eager to provide annual scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 to qualifying graduate and undergraduate students. NSHMBA has the Education for Success program as part of its outreach to budding, young business leaders.
Speaker Tony Wylie, VP of Communications for Houston Texans & Michelle Stephenson, PR Co-Chair
“We have to let young people know that it’s not always about trying to start a business from the ground up. With today’s economy, it’s about knowing how to take advantage of resources whether you work for yourself or someone else,” stated Charles. Suescun added, “you can leverage your connections even if you work for a company.”
Speaker Tandelyn Atkinson Weaver & Dr. Wendy Johnson, Programming Co-Chair
The conference culminated with a career fair with representatives from CITGO, Dell, Deloitte, Marathon Oil Corporation, Prudential, Spectra Energy, Mercer, Reliant Energy, Continental Airlines, JP Morgan Chase, MD Anderson, Reliant Energy, and HP. This annual career fair targets minority professionals in business or engineering with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, MBA or equivalent preferred. This event was free to attend and provided on-site interviewing for jobseekers. Corporate sponsors include: CITGO, Dell, Deloitte, Marathon Oil Corporation, Prudential, Spectra Energy, Mercer, JPMorgan Chase, HP, Hobsons and Rice University.
Speaker Arthur J. Johnson signing books
Corporate Sponsors Include:
CITGO, Dell, Deloitte, Marathon Oil Corporation, Prudential, Spectra Energy, Mercer, JPMorgan Chase, HP, Hobsons and Rice University
For more information about the conference, please go to www.houston-texasLEAD.org.
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LOT Case Competition
Congratulations to the Leaders of Tomorrow Houston Team: “Realistic Solutions, Inc.” Group members: Michael P. Cox, Geoffrey C. Fuller, Jamaal K. Felix, and Tonny D. Steadman. They placed 4th out of 15 other teams across the nation in the National Case Competition. This year’s case was on the Starbucks organization.
Houston LOT Team: Tonny D. Steadman, Geoffrey C. Fuller, Jamaal K. Felix, Michael P. Cox
Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) Houston Team places 4th in National Case Competition at Ohio State University
The 7th Annual National Black MBA Association “Leaders of Tomorrow” National Case Competition took place Saturday, June 21st on the campus of The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business in Columbus, Ohio. The National Case Competition strives to teach high school students (Leaders) the fundamentals of information analysis, team work and communication/presentation skills. The Leaders are presented with a company that is currently struggling financially and they are to analyze and present recommendations that will assist the company grow over a 5-year span.
Houston LOT Team with coach Cassandra Y. Viney (middle)
Student Affairs Committee needs Mentors
Greetings Members:
It's that time again! The Student Affairs committee is now accepting applications for Mentors and Leaders of Tomorrow. Leaders of Tomorrow uses a system of workshops, activities and programs to achieve its objective- to help a high school student develop a career focus and to pursue an undergraduate degree. If a student or parent is interested in participating in LOT, please download an application at http://www.houstonblackmba.org/mba/LOT-Student-Ap-2008.doc and submit it by August 9, 2008 to Eric Greenlee at eric.greenlee@gmail.com What are we looking for? High School Students in grades 9th, 10th, or 11th. Students who need help developing and/or improving their leadership skills\ Students who are willing to devote at least two (2) to three (3) years to the program Students who need a mentor
Mentors make a difference is a child's life. If you think you're hot stuff now, imagine what the world would be like if there were two of you. The 2008-2009 Houston Leaders of Tomorrow Program (LOT) invites any professional or graduate student with life lessons to share to become a mentor. The LOT program is specifically designed around the pressures and time constraints of today's professional. Your mentorship is tailored to fit your lifestyle, whether you are a corporate vice president, an entrepreneur, or a new associate. To become a mentor Please click on the follow link http://www.houstonblackmba.org/mba/LOT-Mentor-Ap-2008.doc to download an application. For more information Tanieka Young at tjy96@yahoo.com.
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Chapt Electi C ter E ions is co oming in Septe S embe er
Call for Cand C r didates for 2008-20 s 009
Th Elected P he Positions are the following g:
The President 1. Shall be the Chief Ex xecutive Officer of the Chapte er 2. Shall preside at all me eetings of the m membership of the Chapter & f Executive Committee e. 3. Is charg with the ov ged verall administ tration of the C Chapter and with m maintaining its positive image. p . 4. Is one o the two Cha of apter representa atives at Nation Board nal meeting gs. 5. Overse the activitie of the Corpo ees es orate Fund Dev velopment Commi ittee. Vice V President - Administrat tion 1. Shall assist the Presid in adminis dent stration of the C Chapter. 2. Shall oversee the activities of the Pr rogram Commi ittee. 3. Shall oversee the imp plementation an revisions of the Chapter nd f By-Law ws. 4. Shall, i absence of th President, p in he preside at meeti ings. Vice V President - Operations 1. Shall oversee the activities of the St tudent Affairs C Committee. 2. Shall oversee special project activiti of the Chap ies pter. 3. Shall oversee the activities of Ad Hoc Committees s. Recording Secr R retary 1. Shall re ecord the minu of the proc utes ceedings of Cha apter and Executive Committee meetings. e 2. Shall re eceive the repo of all chapt committees orts ter s. 3. Shall oversee the activities of the Pu ublic Relations Committee. s g Corresponding Secretary 1. Shall be responsible for timely distr f ribution of all C Chapter commu unications inclu uding newsletters, meeting no otices, etc. 2. Shall be responsible for the proper a legal maili f and ings of all notices to members. s 3. Shall be responsible for maintenanc of accurate m f ce membership records s. 4. Shall m maintain the Ch hapter’s databa of members supporters, ase s, prospec ctive members, etc. 5. Shall oversee the activities of the M Membership Committee. The Treasurer 1. Shall be in charge of the Chapter’s f funds and finan ncial records. 2. Shall co ollect and remi any member dues paid loc it rs cally to the Nationa Office. al 3. Shall co ollect any spec assessment levied by the Chapter and al cial t ll funds r raised from spe ecial events of the Chapter. 4. Shall co oordinate the development of the Chapter b d f budget. 5. Shall w work with the Corresponding Secretary to in C nsure the accurac of the memb cy bership rolls. 6. Shall oversee fund rai ising/special ev activities. vent
Elec ction of Offic cers: The membership at the Septem mber mee eting, shall ele by a ect com mbination of th majority of he mem mbers present and absente t ee ballo received b the day of t ots by the elec ction, a Presid dent, Vice Pres sident - Admin nistration, Vic ce Pres sident - Opera ations, Record ding Secretary, Corres sponding reasurer from Secretary, and Tr nom minations subm mitted by the Nom minating Comm mittee. Only y mem mbers whose dues are paid as d of Ju 31 shall be eligible to hold uly e posiitions as office Candidates ers. for P President mus have served at st d leas one term as chapter offic or st s cer com mmittee co-cha air. Voti Eligibility ing y Only members whose dues we y ere paid as of July 31 will be eligib to d 1 ble vote in the electio of officers. e on st date Send your reques for a candid m ons e form to nominatio committee mem Eric Lyons at mber erlyo ons@sbcglob bal.net by A August 14th..
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2008 Programming Highlights
Chapter General Meetings:
The Houston Black MBA’s General Meetings are typically held the second Thursday of each month at 6pm. Our meeting content includes, but is not limited to, career and social networking mixers, relationships forums, how to build wealth and keys to successful entrepreneurship. The Programming Committee is always looking for new and fresh topic ideas. Please contact Dr. Wendy Johnson or Paul Guillory if you have any comments/suggestions in regards to programming at www.houstonblackmba@gmail.com January-Membership Kick-Off February-Relationship Forum March-Keys to Successful Entrepreneurship “The Millionaire Series” April-Career Mixer May- “Diversity: Do You Know What Potential Employers Know?” June -Building Wealth Through Real Estate
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Jazz at the Chateau
June Summer Networking Mixer
The Houston Black MBA Members mingled, relaxed and networked at The Chateau, Houston’s Midtown Jazz Experience. The Chateau is located at 1112 Southmore @ San Jacinto. The turnout for this event was an awesome 175 people! Stay in the loop, there will be more mixers to come! This classy event was catered by Chef Tarsha Gary, Owner of Crave, a gourmet bakery and catering café.
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2008 Corporate Sponsors
Diamond
Exxon Mobil
Houston Chapter Executive Board Officers
President VP-Admin VP-Operations Treasurer Corresponding Sec. Immed. Past Pres. Student Affairs Membership Economic Develop. Economic Develop. Public Relations Public Relations Programming Programming Banquet Banquet Human Resources Corporate Relations Golf Golf Chapter Attorney Financial Secretary Paul D. Charles Thomas Brown, Jr. Jocelyn Wright Cassandra Robinson-Bacon Renita L. Scroggins Eric Lyons Heath Butler Kimberly Dobbins Wesley Stewart Hakimu Davidson Michelle Stephenson Alisha Jackson Wendy Johnson Paul Guillory Renita Scroggins Jocelyn Wright Naomi Hardy Eric Lyons Yulanda Mitchell Jocelyn Wright Derrick Mitchell Michael Morgan
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