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Greetings Members! I hope everyone had wonderful holidays. We have had a lot going on since the last time I addressed you and have even more coming up. For starters, our NAB has grown and I would like to introduce our new directors:
- Miosha Robinson(Alpha Spr01) – Director of Social Events
- William Sapon(Alpha Spr08) – Director of Undergraduate Affairs
- NeCara McClendon (Delta Fall12) – Historian
Many of you may have noticed that our website (www.eci1984.org) is currently under construction…Yes, we are in the process of revamping the site to accommodate better communication, membership tracking, and external visibility. We will be unveiling the website in multiple releases but it will be up and running soon. Thanks a lot to the current internet services team.
Lastly just want to give you a heads up on some key initiatives kicking off as well. If you would like to be involved please utilize the contacts indicated below or anyone on the NAB.
- 2016 Convention Location Selection (Miosha Robinson,socialevents@nab.eci1984.org)
- Membership Intake Revamp (Bri Westmoreland, newmembership@nab.eci1984.org)
- Total Membership Count/Repository (NeCara McClendon, historian@nab.eci1984.org)
Always a pleasure “Framily”, my Frat is my Family. E-C……
Faye Moore
National Director
2014-16
CONGRATULATIONS
GRADUATES!
Alpha Chapter
Bachelor of Science
Computer Science
Tariq Muhammed
Alpha Chapter
Bachelor of Science
Civil Engineering
Joshua Heads
Alpha Chapter
Bachelor of Science
Computer Engineering
Brandon Martin
Alpha Chapter
Bachelor of Science
Electrical Engineering
Aaliyah Whitmire
Alpha Chapter
Bachelor of Science
Mechanical Engineering
Member Spotlight
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This quarter we would like to shine a Flashlight on Brother John Nicklos II. John became a member of Epsilon Alpha Chapter Fall 2004. He currently resides in Houston, Texas and has been committed to making positive impact in his community with his company, LEAD360°. Here’s what he had to say…
What is LEAD360°?
“LEAD360 provide businesses strategic planning for scaling start-ups, small and big business, and sustaining non-profits. We also create curriculum and programs to train employees in leadership development workshops.”
What inspired you?
“I’ve always had aspirations of being an entrepreneur. I have family that are entrepreneurs and I wholeheartedly enjoy building people and helping others manifest their dreams. In this field I get to work with people from all industries such as music, software, chefs, dating coaches, and more”
What advice would you give an aspiring entrepreneur?
“Figure out your WHY. Ask yourself, why do you want to do this? and keep asking why.. You must completely commit and surrender to your decision.”
How do you spend your ’spare time’?
“I like to travel. I believe in collecting experiences not things. I also spend time doing community service, watching documentaries, participating in intramural sports. I recently challenged set a goal to complete a race in every continent by 40.”
For more information about LEAD360° visit:
The360way.com or contact John at
(832) 816-7622 or john@the360way.com
Be sure to Like on Facebook @leadin360
Founder Jocelyn “Smiley” Atkins a advocate and survivor of Breast Cancer was a Cheerleader for Prairie View A&M University. Her list also includes being selected to PVAMU’s Black Fox Dance team. And most recently a Children’s Book author.
- What prepares you better, campus life or life experiences outside of college?
Campus life and life experience coincide. You have to make good personal decision in both life and on campus. When in school, you have to make sure you go to class and study. In life, you have to make sure you go to work and do your job to the best of your ability.
For Follow Up Questions/Inquires Feel Free To Inquire With Jocelyn at: dilstokes@yahoo.
com
2016-2018 NAB Members
Executive Board
National Director: Faye Moore
1st National Vice: Jeremy Williams
2nd National Vice: Samiria Percival
Recording Secretary: Chris Morrison
Corresponding Secretary: Sherman Livingston
Treasurer: Shamalle Payton
Board of Directors
Director of New Membership: BriAntoine Westmoreland
Director of Undergraduate Affairs: Miosha Robinson
Director of Social Events: Jessica Grice
Director of Scholarship: Paloma Woods
Director of Internet Services: Thomas Caruthers
Historian: Milan Barnett
Jawon Thomas participated in the second annual Juried Student Art Competition. The competition is one of many prestigious events hosted during the President’s 2017 Lecture and Culture Series. The series included performances by the Department of Music and Theatre, Houston’s Ensemble Theatre, and the 3rd Annual President’s Essay and Oratorical Contest. This event is generously supported by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. To compete, student artist were required to submit art inspired by Prairie View A&M University, Black Lives Matter, or the National theme: The Crisis in Black Education. Jawon Thomas represented Digital Media Arts Program with the guidance of Ann Johnson. His masterpiece is entitled, “Why Am I still Upset?”. He states, “I was inspired by the theme of the competition and wanted to highlight Slavery, Segregation, and Police Brutality since it still make me angry and upset.” This woodwork encompass three various topics on each wood panel and a quote from famous Civil Right leaders as well as their faces and collages of images on there. With this art piece he had received first place in the competition and the president had bought the art piece from Mr. Thomas and it will now be displayed on campus at Prairie View A&M University.
Jawon “artificial intelligence” Thomas , 2015, Alpha Chapter