2014-2015 Corporate Package

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

Georgia Institute of Technology

Dear Corporate Representative,

On behalf of the Georgia Institute of Technology chapter of the Society of Hispanic
Professional Engineers (GTSHPE), we would like to thank you for your interest in supporting GT
SHPEs endeavors. This document outlines the plans of the Executive Board for the 2014-2015
academic year, and describes how your organization can invest in GTSHPE. Through this Corporate
Package we will introduce our organization and the different activities, initiatives, and events
planned for next year.
Currently, Hispanics are the largest minority group in the United States, representing 16.7
percent of the nations population. The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc. (SHPE) is a
national nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the participation of Hispanic college
students and professionals in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. As the
largest Hispanic academic organization in the country SHPE works both at the national and local
level to encourage its members to achieve academic excellence, professional development, and
career opportunities.
GT-SHPE provides academic and career guidance to our members, as well as professional
and technical development opportunities. Our mission is to develop our members into well
rounded scholars with highly developed leadership skills to best prepare them in their respective
fields. Through this process we change peoples lives by empowering the Hispanic community
members to realize their fullest potential and promote the advancement of education. As the largest
Hispanic organization on campus, GT-SHPE creates an internal academic and community support
system that acts as an umbrella for all other Hispanic organizations on campus. As part of our
mission we support the recruitment of toptier Hispanic students into companies across the nation.
Recently, Georgia Tech was ranked by Hispanic Business Magazine as one of the top producers of
Hispanic engineers. In fact, Georgia Tech has been ranked the number one graduate engineering
school for Hispanics in the country for four consecutive years, according to Hispanic Business
Magazine. Georgia Techs College of Engineering also ranks top five in both undergraduate and
graduate programs, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Furthermore, our dedication to our student members is matched by our dedication to both
the Hispanic community around the Atlanta area and the Georgia Tech community. We encourage
youth to engage in mathematics and science through our SHPE junior chapter program and actively
give back to our community through a variety of philanthropic events.
As a nonprofit organization, we rely on your generosity to obtain the needed resources to
achieve our goals. By becoming a corporate sponsor, you will help cultivate the members of the
largest Hispanic organization at one of the nations top engineering schools. You will tap into a
source of the highest caliber professional engineers in the industry. Lastly, corporate sponsors have
priority access to all recruiting initiatives, programs, events, and activities organized by our chapter,
thus increasing your exposure not only within GT-SHPE but also in Georgia Tech and throughout
the Atlanta community. We look forward to having you as a Corporate Sponsor in the 20142015
academic year.

Sincerely,

Maria D. Silva Willson

Sebastian Salazar

President

External Vice-President

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

Georgia Tech Chapter

Table of Contents
Executive Summary ................................................................................................................................................. 1
Demographics & Statistics .................................................................................................................................... 2
Corporate Investment............................................................................................................................................. 4
Sponsorship Levels ............................................................................................................................................... 15
2014-2015 Academic Year Budget ................................................................................................................. 16
Executive Board Contact Information ........................................................................................................... 19
2014-2015 GT-SHPE Sponsorship Form .................................................................................................... 20

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Executive Summary
The Georgia Tech chapter of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (GT-SHPE) is
among the most prestigious organizations on the Georgia Tech campus. As one of the most
recognized and important SHPE chapters in the nation and one of the largest professional
organizations on campus we have close to 200 members, a number we expect to increase
significantly in the upcoming academic year. Additionally, GT-SHPE comprises a large portion of the
Georgia Tech Hispanic population. As such, we require your companys financial and professional
support to continue expanding our outreach endeavor for current and future Hispanic students.
Our hope is to develop our members into young professionals so that they may become influential
industry leaders.
GT-SHPE organizes events specifically tailored to benefiting its members from the point of
their recruitment on to professional development and finally, to job placement. Events such as the
Georgia Tech Latino Welcome Weekend, the GT-SHPE Career Forum, as well as weekly meetings,
retreats, and engagement in the SHPE National Conference can only be possible through your
companys sponsorship. The varying sponsorship levels outlined on page 13 offer select
opportunities for you to participate. The levels are Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum, and have
been carefully chosen and revised throughout past years to offer corporate sponsors different
levels of exposure and interaction with GT-SHPE and its members. The organizations estimated
annual budget is detailed on page 14 of this document to illustrate how the sponsorship funds will
be spent; illustrating the direct impact you will have as a sponsor.
If your company is interested in sponsoring our chapter, please fill out the GT-SHPE
Sponsorship form found on page 18 and email it to Sebastian Salazar at ssalazar6@gatech.edu,
Miguel Oller at maoa@gatech.edu, or Denali Villanueva at evillanueva6@gatech.edu. Please specify
any particular interest you may have to sponsor any specific event(s).

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Demographics & Statistics

GT-SHPE has been recognized several times as one of the most prominent professional
societies on campus. This past year we received recognition for being the Best Organization at
Georgia Tech. Our diverse community excels in academic performance, leadership, and professional
development.
Membership in our chapter has increased significantly over the recent years, proving our
success in promoting the outreach of our chapter and our dedication to further our involvement at
Georgia Tech. Last year we strived to achieve a membership of 200 individuals and we were able to
surpass our goal, making this an important milestone for us as an organization in the academic year.
The estimated forecasted class distribution for the upcoming year can be depicted in Figure 1.

60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Freshmen

Sophomores

Juniors

Seniors

Figure 1: Estimated class distribution for the 2014-2015 academic year

Graduates

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Our chapter shows great variety in the major distribution of our membership. We represent nearly
all engineering majors as well as non-engineering disciplines, including architecture, business
administration, and international affairs. Figure 2 shows the major distribution within GT-SHPE.
The most prevalent major in our chapter is Industrial and Systems Engineering, which has been
ranked first in the nation for the past 20 years, followed by Mechanical and Civil Engineering which
rank second and third, respectively.
Industrial and Systems Engineering
4%

4% 3%

Mechanical Engineering
Civil Engineering

5%

28%

5%

Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering

5%

Chemical Engineering
5%

Computer Science
Aerospace Engineering

6%
18%

Management
Biomedical Engineering

17%

Architecture
Figure 2: GT-SHPE major distribution

We believe that the success of GT-SHPE is built on the success of our members. As an
organization, we are proud to have some of the most talented and highest achieving students in the
nation. This statement may be illustrated by the 3.57 out of 4.00 average G.P.A. of our chapter,
compared to an institute-wide average G.P.A. of 3.27.

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Corporate Investment
As a corporate sponsor, your company will benefit from high exposure and personal
interaction with GT-SHPE and its members.

Additionally, all donations to GT-SHPE are tax-

deductible. If your organization is interested in financing one specific event, please make note of
this in order to effectively allocate funds to such event.
Opportunities for Sponsorship
FASET Orientation Sessions: July-August, 2014 (5 sessions)
FASET, which stands for Familiarization and Adaptation to the Surroundings and Environs of
Tech, introduces incoming freshmen into the Georgia Tech community. FASET sponsors the
Organizations and Activities Fair, wherein every important organization on campus seeks to enroll
incoming students. These fairs are our first opportunity to establish contact with our new potential
members and future leaders. We strive to portray GT-SHPE as a meaningful and important
organization socially, academically, and professionally. To promote GT-SHPE during these events,
we need banner stands, posters, T-shirts, and other giveaways that allow us to leave a long-lasting
impression on our future members. This year we plan to have a FASET 6 Lunch on the second day
of the students induction as our organizations target audience will be attending this session
because it is reserved for international students. Corporate sponsors would be invited to this lunch
to get an early introduction to our newest members. We would appreciate your generosity in the
contribution of meals for this event.
Latino Welcome Weekend: September 2014
The Latino Welcome Weekend, organized by the Office of Hispanic Initiatives, introduces
new and returning students to the numerous opportunities that Latinos have within the institution.
The welcoming atmosphere always draws over 400 students to this event every year. The event
consists of cultural activities and information sessions about the various Hispanic organizations on
campus to unite Latino students to foster friendships and promote a stronger sense of community
while away from home. Your company can participate in this event and gain exposure within the
Hispanic community by providing for the food, live entertainment, T-shirts, raffle prizes, and other
giveaways.

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Membership Drive: September 2014

The Membership Drive is our main recruiting effort. Through this activity, GT-SHPE is
formally introduced to new students with a presentation that explains our vision, mission, and the
overall structure of the organization. Additionally, we present the main goals for that year and the
necessary collective steps to achieve them. We also take this opportunity to properly enroll the
new members on both the GT-SHPE and SHPE National websites. This year, we are taking on the
tremendous challenge of creating the first ever comprehensive GT-SHPE resume library; this will be
achieved by making the submission of an updated resume part of the enrollment requirements to
become an active member. With this updated database of resumes corporate sponsors will benefit
by having a collective representation of the individual profiles of all the talented members that
comprise GT-SHPE. For this crucial event, banners, posters, flyers, giveaways, and meals are
necessary to successfully recruit new members and have a successful meeting.
Career Forum: September 2014/February 2015
Each year GT-SHPE hosts two Career Forums, one in the fall and one in the spring semester.
Each Career Forum is strategically held on the Saturday prior to the Georgia Tech Career Fair. The
career forum is not limited to members of SHPEwe also invite and encourage members of the
Society of Women in Engineering (SWE) and the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE),
prominent organizations recognizing the accomplishments of women and African American
engineers, respectively. The main objectives of this event are to provide attendees with the
necessary knowledge and preparation to succeed in the career fair, as well as to provide companies
with the opportunity to interact with top students in a relaxed and personal environment.
Instead of hosting a large and impersonal event we designed this forum to foster a close
interaction between corporate representatives and students through small, dedicated workshops.
In these personalized workshops, the attendees gain important insight into the recruiting process
and how they should prepare themselves for the career fair. Attendees are separated into groups of
10-15 students who rotate between the various workshops throughout the event. Corporate
representatives will get the privilege to present a workshop to each group for approximately fortyfive minutes.

Examples of these workshops include professional branding, resume critique,

professional networking, mock interviews, and business etiquette. At the end of the career forums,
there will be mock interviews conducted by both upperclassmen and SHPE alumni, simulating and
preparing students for the typical challenges faced during the career fair.

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Professional Development Workshops: Throughout the Year

In addition to the bi-annual Career Forum, GT-SHPE hosts other events for members to gain
essential knowledge and skills that may prove invaluable for their careers. Once per semester,
lowerclassmen are invited to have their resumes critiqued by upperclassmen and graduate
students. Given that freshmen and sophomores typically have little to no exposure to the corporate
environment, this opportunity allows them to establish and develop their professional profiles.
Additionally, we host mock interviews in the spring semester, allowing the more experienced
members of GT-SHPE to share their knowledge and provide guidance to the younger and more
professionally-naive members. Each participant is asked to attend in business formal attire and
undergo an interview process designed to replicate a typical interview. Through this approach
members get valuable experience and receive feedback to prepare them for actual interviews,
increasing their potential of attaining competitive internships, co-ops and full-time positions. Your
companys expertise and knowledge in these topics is very valuable to us and we invite you to take
part in this event by hosting one of the workshops.
Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off Celebration: September 2014
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15. The kick-off is
organized by several Latino organizations, including: Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Lambda
Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, the Hispanic Recruitment Team, GT-Salsa, and Hispanics at the College
of Computing (H@CC), among others. This event celebrates the rich cultures and backgrounds that
comprise the Hispanic student body at Georgia Tech. As the largest Hispanic student organization,
GT-SHPE plays a critical role in the event by providing the majority of the volunteers and a large
percentage of the funds needed for this event. The kick-off consists of an interactive afternoon that
takes place by the Student Center, one of the busiest areas on campus. Students, faculty, and staff
participate in the celebration and in order to guarantee a successful event we need the financial
support of our sponsors. The event consists of games, live entertainment, and of course, traditional
Hispanic dishes. Your company can participate in this event by providing any of these or any other
additional giveaways. Furthermore, all participants receive a free T-shirt with a unique studentproduced front design and the event corporate sponsors name on the back.

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Board of Directors (BOD) Leadership Rope Course/E-board Retreat: September 2014

The Board of Directors is the second level of leadership in GT-SHPE. Each member of the BOD
has a specific duty and reports to one of the members of the Executive Board. As an organization,
we place great emphasis on leadership development, knowing that the success of GT-SHPE depends
heavily on the critical actions of our internally developed decision makers. BOD members are taken
to the Georgia Tech Leadership Challenge Course to shape the new BOD into a cohesive and
effective team. Not only is this a fun bonding activity for the members of the BOD, but it also
requires teamwork, leadership, and perseverance to tackle the physical challenges of this obstacle
course. This year we wanted to add a retreat for the Executive Board members to create and
strengthen relationships providing the opportunity for the development of leadership skills and the
establishment of goals for our organization. Your company can sponsor this event by providing
food and refreshments or by conducting a workshop on leadership.
BOD Executive Dinner: September 2014
Following the Leadership Rope Course, we will organize and host the BOD Executive Dinner
to give highly motivated BOD members an opportunity to interact with the Executive Board and
become familiar with the GT-SHPE leadership structure. Furthermore, during the dinner each
member of the Executive Board will share his or her goals and projects for the year, therefore
centralizing the efforts and common goals for the entire organization. In turn, the members of the
BOD will have the opportunity to share their ideas with all of those gathered, prompting topics of
discussion for the future enhancement of our chapter. This dinner will serve as an excellent
networking and bonding experience to facilitate communication and collaboration between the
leaders of the organization. Corporate sponsors can participate either by either sponsoring the food
or by providing a guest speaker to come talk about leadership to our members.
Yogli Mogli Night: September 25, 2014
SHPE values giving and helping others whenever possible. As our involvement with
community service continues to grow we added a new philanthropic event this year where
members would be able to bond enjoying some delicious frozen yogurt while raising funds for an
organization of our choice. We believe that a little help no matter big or small can make a huge
difference and we want to do our part to help. This is excellent opportunity for recruiters or
members of your company to come join in the fun meeting students in an informal environment

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while enjoying a yummy treat.

Hispanic Engineer National Achievements and Awards Conference
(HENAAC): October 3-5, 2014
The mission of HENNAC is to recognize the contributions made by outstanding Hispanic
Americans in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. This conference provides a
premier pipeline for recruitment of Hispanic talent and cutting edge technology seminars and
workshops. During last years conference, we sent a group of twelve members to represent Georgia
Tech in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. This year we hope to surpass all past participation turnouts at
HENAAC, but to do this we require financial assistance to help alleviate high travel expenses.
SHPE National Conference: November 5-November 9, 2014
The SHPE National Conference, organized by the National Society of Hispanic Professional
Engineers, Inc., is the most anticipated event of the year. It is the largest technical and career
conference for Hispanics in the country. This conference brings together students and corporations
from across the nation to share talents, ideas, and opportunities. The conference offers a variety of
workshops and seminars led by industry renowned speakers and presenters to hone professional
skills. This year, the leaders of SHPE National predict the largest turnout ever, with over 3,000
attendees and 300 corporate sponsors. The event will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana.
We encourage all members to attend the conference, as it has provided job opportunities,
networking, and essential career development skills to past participants. Last year over 30 GTSHPE members attended the conference and took advantage of the plethora of opportunities there
offered. To make this conference affordable to our members, however, we will need to provide
subsidies for registration. Our hope is to have each attendee pay the cost of airfare and hotel, and
we will cover half of registration for general members and the full cost of registration for the
members of the BOD.
Homecoming Field Day: October 31, 2014
As we value our Georgia Tech traditions, this year we wanted to bring our alumni and
members together for a barbeque to get right in the spirit of celebration. At this event we would
play games including soccer and volleyball promoting team bonding among our members. This
would not only encourage relationships between our students and alumni but your company would

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have the opportunity to come interact and build relationships as well. Corporate sponsor
generosities would assist us with the funds of food and reservation of the recreation fields.
Taste of Latin America: April 2015
Taste of America is a celebration of our Hispanic heritage and an opportunity to showcase
our beautiful culture to the entire Georgia Tech community. The Taste of Latin America debut last
year was a resounding success with an attendance of more than 300 people from Georgia Tech and
the Atlanta community. The event will become an annual tradition and begins by inviting the
audience to try a variety of Latin American dishes. This serves as an introduction to Hispanic
cuisine for newcomers, and a welcome nostalgic taste experience for Hispanic students away from
home. The food tasting is followed by a show that engages the audience through acting, dancing,
and singing performances. These presentations are an extraordinary opportunity for our members
to proudly show their many talents and heritage. Corporate sponsors are invited to attend Taste of
Latin America and can help advertise the event in order to attract a larger audience.
Tutoring with SHPE: Last Week of Classes
The week before final exams during both the fall and spring semesters, graduate members
dedicate their time to help out the youth of our organization. Graduates tutor undergraduate
students in the fields of science, mathematics, and engineering on a voluntary basis to prepare them
for their final examinations. This event is tailored towards freshmen and sophomores to give them
the necessary help to overcome the academic rigors at Georgia Tech and achieve academic.
Annual Development Awards and Scholarships: End of the Academic Year
To recognize and celebrate the scholastic and leadership achievements of our members
throughout the academic year, we have introduced the Annual Development Awards and
Scholarships Program. Months prior to the end of the academic year, all SHPE members are
prompted to apply for the scholarship program. The program is divided into several categories
including Graduate and Undergraduate Academic Achievement, Most Involved Member, and
Financial Needall of which are funded by a generous donation from the Xerox Foundation. This
year we witnessed a record number of highly achieving applicants. Last year, eleven exceedingly
deserving students were recognized at the end of year scholarship banquet. At the banquet we will
recognize members that have exceeded not only within our chapter but also members who have
performed outstandingly well academically. This year we are reaching out to our sponsors to offer

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more scholarships to our members and keep expanding the opportunities to our members.
General Meetings: Throughout the Year
During the entire academic year, GTSHPE holds biweekly general meetings. In these
meetings, our president informs members about upcoming GTSHPE activities and opportunities
throughout our campus and community. Most importantly, during each meeting a corporate guest
is invited to talk and engage our members. This year, to increase the interaction between the
corporate guests and GT-SHPE members, we will introduce strategic initiatives to promote a more
conducive environment to foster the exchange of information and ideas. The hope is to enrich the
experience of attending the general meetings, both for the student members, and our corporate
guest. These information sessions offer an incredible opportunity for companies to personally
introduce themselves and present any professional opportunities available to our members. We
wish to get to know our corporate guests on a more personal level, and at the same time introduce
our members to their potential employers, and industry leaders.
GT-SHPEs Member of the Week: Weekly
To encourage members to continue striving towards their and SHPEs goals, the Executive
board will choose an individual that has demonstrated their hard work and perseverance
throughout the week to be recognized. Recognition will consist of being published on our Facebook
page, our weekly e-mails, and a $10.00 gift card of their choice. We want our members to know that
excellent work is seen and appreciated. Corporate sponsors could provide assistance with the funds
needed for these rewards.
Lunch with Members: Throughout the Year
To have a yet greater interaction and exposure with our members you can request a lunch,
dinner, or a coffee break with a small group of students who are especially interested in your
company. This is a new initiative that will allow your company to build more personal and longlasting relationships with our members. We recommend that you hold this event after presenting at
a general meeting so that students will have a more clear understanding of your companys
corporate pursuits and of any especial opportunities available.

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SHPE Junior Chapter: Throughout the Year

The SHPE Jr. Chapter Program aims to augment the success of Hispanic high school students
by providing scholarships, mentorship, tutoring, and other resources to overcome persistent
educational barriers. It is important to show student positive and successful Hispanic role models
who they can relate to and strive to be like. One of our goals is to encourage students to pursue
careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The program also encourages
and facilitates student attendance at academic summer camps, participation and competition in
programs such as the National Science Bowl, the PreCollege Symposia, local science fairs, and other
STEM-related competitions. Overall, this program benefits the high school students by offering
personal guidance so that they may choose to pursue higher education, and perhaps enroll in STEM
fields.
This year we will continue to support the SHPE Jr. Chapter at Meadowcreek High School in
Norcross, GA. Additionally, with the help of the Alcoa Foundation and SHPE National, we have taken
the initiative to create a new SHPE Jr. Chapter in a new high school. To nurture and establish this
emerging program we need significant funds to bring the different chapters together. We will
conduct a day tour where the SHPE Jr. members will visit Georgia Tech. This endeavor will require
transportation, food, giveaways, and presenters.
Philanthropic Events: Throughout the Year
Every year, GT-SHPE participates in a variety of philanthropic events on campus to fundraise
money for several charity organizations. Two of the major events include the Date Auction and
Relay for Life. At the Date Auction GT-SHPE members are auctioned to members of the Georgia
Tech community for both recreational and philanthropic dates. We donate the money raised to
charities in South America. For instance, two years ago in a matter of hours we were able to raise
$1,000 towards Sana Mi Corazon, a Salvadoran organization that aids children from low-income
families who suffer from congenital heart disease. To encourage people to attend and participate in
the auction, we will need funds for the venue, auction supplies, and refreshments which your
company can provide. Another significant philanthropic event of the year is Relay for Life, a
nationwide event organized by the American Cancer Society. Each year Georgia Tech gathers
hundreds of student participants in the event, and GT-SHPE is recognized as a key participant with
significant involvement. We encourage you to participate in this event by encouraging your
employees to come join us or by providing food, t-shirts and refreshments.

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Community Service: Throughout the year

Community Service is among our fastest growing areas and there are a large variety of
projects that we engage in throughout the year. Many of our efforts are aimed towards increasing
the number of Hispanics who go to college and STEM (Science Technology Engineering and
Mathematics) awareness. For example, we will host an annual event called Noche de Ciencias, in
collaboration with NASA to promote knowledge and interest in science and engineering as well as
increase awareness of different scholarship and college education opportunities. GoSTEM is another
similar event where in a college fair fashion our members educate students, parents, and teachers
about the advantages of obtaining a college education and how to go about doing so. Our members
guide them through the application process and explain the opportunities available by pursuing a
college education. We also give presentations about STEM and allow students to participate in
interactive activities to stimulate their interest in STEM fields.
Additionally, our organization gives back to the less fortunate through multiple events,
including activities coordinated by Team Buzz, a Georgia Tech philanthropic organization whose
objective is to improve the communities of Atlanta. Every year Team Buzz assembles the whole
campus for one day to centralize the efforts for improved living quality in our community. Trees are
planted, students volunteer at homeless shelters, and more. As getting involved is not only
important for us in our campus community we strive to make an impact beyond Techs boundaries.
In an effort to continue the growth of community involvement, we plan to make PB&J sandwiches at
one of our general meetings. We will then deliver them to a homeless shelter in the city. As we will
need sufficient food supplies to ensure the success of this event, we would appreciate your help.
Corporate sponsors would be invited to get involved as well, getting to know students on a more
personal level while serving the community as a corporation
We have chosen to extend our outreach just a bit further this year as we have
chosen to partner with the Habitat for Humanity organization to go spend a day offering our help as
an organization to make a positive impact. We will bond as an organization while aiding in the
construction of houses for individuals in the Atlanta area. This offers a chance for your recruiters
and members to bond with our members and showcase your company to the community as well.
Each year we have numerous GTSHPE volunteers, and aim to continuously increase participation.

We hope to add on to our existing projects year by year to further enhance our community service
facet. Since it is our fastest growing area, sponsor involvement is very flexible but highly needed.

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Sponsors can choose to participate in the events that we have planned with our members, or they
can plan events and invite our organization. Company representatives have proven to be of vital
importance in our outreach activities, especially our STEM initiatives.
Company Tours: Throughout the Year
We place an enormous emphasis on training our members to be highly qualified when they
join the workforce. GT-SHPE has been able to give its members tremendous exposure to
engineering at work with the help of corporations that have offered our members tours of their
factories and headquarters. During these excursions, GT-SHPE members gain insight into the inner
workings of companies and may have the opportunity to see how the concepts learned in the
classroom are applied in the real-world.

Movie Nights: Throughout the year

To encourage team building and unity within our organization we have movie nights
throughout the year in which we just enjoy some time together off-campus providing a
good study break to relax and de-stress. On one particular movie night we reserve Under
the Couch, a nice spot to relax in our student center, where we project a movie and sell
snacks to raise money as an organization. Corporate sponsor assistance would be greatly
appreciated as we need funds to make snacks to sell as well as to reserve the location for
the event.
Resume CD: Throughout the Year
GT-SHPE provides its sponsors with a Resume CD, which will be updated three times a year,
or at the end of every academic term. Unlike previously, this year we will seek to create the most
comprehensive resume collection of GT-SHPE members to provide the best possible understanding
of the professional profiles of our individual members and their achievements. Companies will be
able to find the resumes of all members in this CD, wherein they will be classified under major,
academic standing, and current enrollment status.

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SHPE Intramurals Teams: Throughout the Year

GTSHPE has a longlasting tradition of athletic excellence at Georgia Tech. Historically;
our chapter has been a powerhouse for soccer, showcasing some of the best Hispanic talent on the
pitch that the institute has seen. Last year the mens and coed soccer teams made it all the way
to the finals of the school championship. The indoor soccer and dodge ball teams also had notable
performances during the regular season. Additionally, GTSHPE sponsored mens basketball and
volleyball co-ed teams. We believe that the support of these teams has brought great unity to the
chapter, and has functioned as a great bonding and teambuilding tool. Your corporate donation
will be used to purchase team uniforms and pay registration fees. The logo of your company could
be displayed on the team jerseys at your request.

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Sponsorship Levels
We believe that every sponsor is equally important, and we want all of our sponsors to gain
from their investment in our organization.

Over the years and through feedback from past

sponsors we have meticulously crafted the sponsorship categories to offer a selection that best
suits the needs of all corporate sponsors. Below are the different sponsorship levels offered by GTSHPE for the 2014-2015 year.

Bronze

Silver

Gold

($500-$999) ($1,000-$2,499) ($2,500-$4,999)

Platinum
($5,000 +)

Email Announcements about On-Campus

Interviews and Info Sessions General

Resume Book

Job Postings and Announcements on

Website

Linked company logo on GT-SHPE website

Career Forum Workshop

Sponsorship Recognition During

Membership Drive

Workshops

Attendance at the Annual BOD executive

dinner

Breakfast/Brunch with executive board

$500 Scholarship in Name of Company

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2014-2015 Academic Year Budget

Please find the projected budget for the 2014-2015 academic year below. This budget is
based on the expenses of the 2013-2014 year. The total projected budget has been estimated at
$46,000.

Projected 2014-2015 Academic Year Events

Number of
Participants

Cost ($)

Conferences
SHPE National Conference
On Campus Activities
Career Forums

$10,000

50

$10,000

50

$15,010

1,050

$2,000

100

$4,500

30
300

$500

80
300

Fall Career Forum $1,000

Spring Career Forum $1,000
FASET 6 Lunch
Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-off
Food
Entertainment
T-Shirts
Prices
Marketing Paraphernalia

$1,500
$200
$2,500
$200
$100

Homecoming Field Day

Latino Welcome Weekend
Food $350
Refreshments $150
Latin American Film Festival
General Meetings

$440
$5,200

100

$370

75

$2,000

350

Food $5,000
Facility $200
Intramural Sport Teams
Registration Fees $370
Taste of Latin America
Food $1,500
Facility $500
Movie Nights(about 3)

50
Food
Facility

Yogli Mogli Night

$0

40

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Projected 2014-2015 Academic Year Events

Cost ($)

(cont.)

(cont.)

Philanthropy Events
Team Buzz
Date Auction
Relay for Life
PB&SHPE
Habitat for Humanity

Chapter Development Activities

BOD-Leadership Rope Course

Number of
Participants
(cont.)

$2,600

110

$100
$1,000
$1,500
$50
$0

15
45
50
30
30

$16,350

320

$300

30

$500

15

$400
$2,000

7
120

$750

30

$12,000

50

$800

75

Registration $300
BOD Dinner
Food $500
E-Board Retreat
Membership Drive
T-shirts $1,500
Food $500
E-board and BOD Meetings
Food
Refreshments
Annual Developmental Awards and Scholarships
Scholarships
Banquet
Internal Bonding Activities

$600
$150
$10,000
$2,000

SHPE Junior
Kick-Off Event
Georgia Tech Day Tour

$2,040

290

$100
$1000

50
80

$140

60

$200
$600

50
50

$46,000

1,875

Transportation $600
Promotional and Informational Supplies $200
Food $400
Science Fair
Supplies $100
Awards $40
SAT Workshop
NASA Space Science Days
GRAND TOTAL

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On behalf of GT-SHPE and its members, we thank you for the interest you have taken in
supporting our outreach efforts. Our combined leadership experience, knowledge, and unified drive
have never been better, allowing us to take on larger, more meaningful challenges for the collective
benefit of our chapter, its members, and the community we proudly represent.
We invite you to contribute your expertise and resources to promote the success of our
members, strengthen our endeavors as a chapter, and enhance our community overall.

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Executive Board Contact Information

Maria D. Silva Willson

President
mls3@gatech.edu
Phone: (404) 563-9984

Sebastian Salazar

External Vice-President
ssalazar6@gatech.edu
Phone: (512) 888-4473

Victoria Bertasoli
Secretary
vbertasoli@gatech.edu
Phone: 404-254-9859
Manuel Torres
Public Relations
manolo.torres95@gatech.edu
Phone: 494-955-1302

Kevin Rodriguez
Graduate Representative
krodriguez7@gatech.edu
Phone: (281) 734-7878

Diego Bravo

Internal Vice-President
dbravo3@gatech.edu
Phone: 678-431-6692

Peter Alcock
Treasurer
palcock3@gatech.edu
Phone: 404-789-0750

Juan Tovar
SHPE Jr. Chair
jtovar7@gatech.edu
Phone: 786-329-3098

Alvaro Marenco
Advisor
Georgia Institute of Technology
Senior Research Engineer
alvaro.marenco@gtri.gatech.edu
Phone: (256) 716-2200

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2014-2015 GT-SHPE Sponsorship Form

Contact Information
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Please email this signed form to Sebastian Salazar at ssalazar6@gatech.edu., to Miguel Oller at
maoa@gatech.edu, or to Denali Villanueva at evillanueva6@gatech.edu.