CABPES Connection-Spring 2014 - Colorado Association of Black

Quarterly Newsletter
May 2014
Volume II, Issue 1
CONNECTION
M e ss ag e f ro m t he P re si de nt :
T he re Mu s t B e A R e a so n W hy !
As I reflect on the history of CABPES, I am amazed at
how CABPES has managed to exist and remain vibrant
for 33 years. I ask myself what is it that has been the
nucleus and hallmark of the CABPES organization for so
long. We see so many nonprofit organizations folding all
over the state and elsewhere during these turbulent
times. Then I am reminded of the dedication and commitment of the
professional volunteers that donate their time, talent and money to the
organization year after year. I am reminded of the commitment and passion
Mr. Ron Fontenot has shown to CABPES for 33 years. CABPES has many other
volunteers that have served in the organization for over 20 years. Most of the
volunteers serving on the CABPES board have been doing so for 10 years or
more. The CABPES board is a working board. For example, board members
coordinate all of the CABPES programs which include the Junior Engineers
Tomorrow’s Scientists (JETS) Program, Math Enrichment Program (MEP),
SAT/ACT College Preparatory Program and the Summer Math Boot Camp. In
addition board members currently teach JETS classes such as Logo Robotics and
aerospace engineering. Others JETS classes taught by board members in the
past include biomedical engineering and construction. The CABPES newsletters,
special events and annual banquets are designed, coordinated and managed by
CABPES board members.
Then there are the CABPES volunteers that have been teaching and tutoring in
the JETS and MEP programs for many, many years. CABPES has business
owners, professional engineers, construction managers, architects, PhDs and
medical doctors teaching the students their chosen professions. CABPES is very
proud of the dedication and commitment of Mr. Rod McKinney, a retired math
teacher that is so passionate about helping underserved students improve their
math skills and aptitudes.
I have concluded the success and longevity of CABPES reside in the hearts and
souls of its dedicated volunteers. CABPES has seen at least three to four
thousand students come through its doors in the past 33 years and these
passionate volunteers are still standing and eager to serve. In a global and
competitive world that revolves around science, technology, engineering and
math (STEM), we encourage students and parents to take advantage of this
great STEM talent, knowledge and experience. CABPES has a proven track
record in educating and developing Junior Engineers Tomorrow’s Scientists.
Blessings
Dewey
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Calendar of Events
 May 3
Colorado Railroad
Museum FREE
Day
 May 9
CABPES Banquet
Rehearsal Party
 May 10
CABPES Banquet
 May 20
CABPES Chili’s
Give Back Night
 June 2
Denver Museum
of Nature &
Science FREE Day
 June 7
Denver Art
Museum FREE
Day
 June 7
Wings Over the
Rockies – Cockpit
Demo Day
 July 7
Math Boot Camp
May 2014 JETS Class Dates:
5/1, 5/8
May 2014 MEP Class Dates:
5/5, 5/7, 5/12, 5/14, 5/19, 5/21,
5/22, 5/27, 5/29
Summer Math Boot Camp Dates:
7/7 – 8/13
2014 CABPES
Banquet!
May 10, 2014
6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Reserve your seat today by
calling 303-226-5470
or emailing rsvp@cabpes.org
Enrollment for the 2014 CABPES
Summer Math Boot Camp is Now Open!!
Classes start July 7th-August 13th
The CABPES Summer Math Boot Camp is designed to help students in
grades 4th-10th gain self‐confidence and acquire math skills needed to be
successful in the upcoming school year and future college career.
Classes will be held Monday thru Wednesday, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
All applications and fees are due June 23, 2014
For more information contact us at 303.329.6251 or visit www.cabpes.org!
Board of Directors
President
Dewey F. Brigham Jr.
CH2M HILL
Vice President
Guy Mitchell
Hewlett Packard
Treasurer
Anthony Noble
Financial Solutions
Secretary
David Hinds
AVAYA Inc.
Board Members-atLarge
Charlotte Brigham, M.D.
Colorado Geriatric Care
Angela Sims-Ceja
City of Aurora
Joslyn Owens
Denver Public Schools
Yashica Shaw
Harris Group, Inc.
Mark Smith
ULA (United Launch Alliance)
Kelli Kelly
Parsons
Lee Sears, PhD
Bureau of Reclamation
Advisory Board
Mark Alpert
CH2M HILL
David G. Huelskamp
Merrick & Company
Join us at the 33rd Annual Awards Banquet!
V. Faye Tate
CH2M HILL
We are pleased to announce that CABPES
will be hosting our 33rd Annual Awards
Banquet on May 10, 2014!
Lisa Millet
Vice President
Denver Operation Center
URS Corporation
Paul White
National Renewal Energy
Laboratory (NREL)
This year’s Awards Banquet, themed
“Pathway into the Digital Future" will
feature an evening filled with cutting-edge
demonstrations from aspiring engineers and
scientists, dinner, silent auction and keynote
by Denise Burgess, President/General
Manager at Burgess Services Inc.
David Walker, Jr.
Lockheed Martin
William L. Gray (Retired)
United Launch Alliance (ULA)
Zane Beadles
Jacksonville Jaguars
Eddie Koen
Business Development
Habitat for Humanity
The Banquet will take place on May 10th at
6:00p.m, at the Auraria Campus Gym at 988
Larimer Street in Denver.
Glynis Williams-Thompson
Ball Aerospace
Tickets are $60 each, or two for $100.
Email rsvp@CABPES.org
to make your reservations!
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Thank You
CABPES would like to thank PCL Construction and the Department of Aviation & Aerospace
Science Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) for providing our students with
an experience they will never forget!
Student Spotlight:
Lucas Utke, 14, Denver School of
Science and Technology, 8th Grade
Q: Why did you join CABPES?
It looked like a great opportunity to understand
mechanical engineering and robotics.
Q: What are your other hobbies? I like Lego’s, reading,
fencing and fiddle.
Q: What are your plans for the future? I plan on going
to college to become an engineer. A Mechanical
Engineer looks like an incredible career that will never
lose value in society.
Did you know…
That CABPES students came from 44 different schools last
year?
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Call for Silent Auction Donations!
Looking for a way to support this year’s banquet?
Consider contributing an item or service to our silent auction!
Proceeds from the silent auction will benefit the scholarship fund and CABPES
programming. Each donor will be recognized in the banquet program and
receive a tax-deductible receipt for their contribution to CABPES!
Contact Stephanie Ricker at 303-226-5470 or email
rsvp@CABPES.org with any questions, or to arrange drop off or
pick up of your donation.
Advisory Board Spotlight: Eddie Koen, Business
Development Manager, Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver
Q: How long have you been associated with
CABPES? I joined the advisory board in September
of 2013.
Q: Why did you join the CABPES Advisory Board?
CABPES helps to prepare students for emerging
careers in engineering, technology, and science.
In Colorado, some of our key industries include
advanced manufacturing, aerospace, bioscience, electronics, energy, and engineering. Since the supply of
domestic graduates in the sciences is on the decline, CABPES role
in our economic development is more critical than ever.
Q: What do you wish to accomplish as an advisory board
member? As an advisory board member, I want to help strengthen
CABPES' infrastructure so we may have another successful 30 years
reaching more kids and strengthening our programs. I also want to
strengthen our strategic partnerships and collaborations with key
stakeholders, businesses, and other nonprofits.
Q: Name two things you’d like to see CABPES do in the future. I
would love to see CABPES to have a direct employment pipeline
with companies that volunteer. In the future, I would like to expand
to working with local universities, including community colleges.
Connect with
CABPES:
CABPES Staff & Advisors
Alecia D. Peabody
Program Director
alecia.peabody@cabpes.org
or cabpes@gmail.com
(303) 329-6251
Pearl Moham
Office Support
To register your middle or
high school student for
CABPES, contact:
(303) 329-6251
Like us on FACEBOOK:
We encourage all students
and parents to join our
CABPES Facebook Group!
Follow us on Twitter
@cabpes
Our Mission: CABPES was founded in the late 1970’s by a group of African-American
engineers who shared a desire to increase the minority representation in technical
professions. Our mission is to encourage and assist African-American and other underrepresented minority youth in the pursuit and attainment of career choices in engineering and
applied science professions.
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Bring your family and friends out to support CABPES at our Chili’s Give Back Night,
Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at 3:30 PM-10:30 PM, 3625 S Monaco Pkwy, Denver, 80237.
Just present this flyer below and Chili’s will donate 15% of sales of the event back to
the Colorado Association of Black Professional Engineers and Scientists.
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CABPES Opportunity Hub
Scholarships, Internships and Opportunities- Summer 2014:
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Renewable Academy Attention Young Graffiti Artists!!! Summer Jobs Available! Call Arts Street today to apply!
303-825-1334. to apply, go online to http://www.arts-street.org and complete the application or print and mail
an application.
Arts Street Summer Team Jobs: 6-weeks June 23-July 30. Fill out form below to apply for a job this summer! Call
303.825.1334 for more info http://www.arts-street.org and complete the application.
SCHOLARSHIPS!
Students, one of the most significant expenses you will face are the cost of a college education. Be sure to
research scholarship and grant opportunities early and often! There are millions of scholarship dollars
available to help you fund your college education. A list of scholarships with quickly approaching deadlines
is below.
Scholarship
Armed Forces
Communications &
Electronics Association
Deadline
5/15/14
Amount Description
Scholarships available to students pursuing careers related to math or
science.
Varies
www.afcea.org/education/scholar
ships/
Davis Scholarship
http://www.studentawardsearch.com/
scholarships.htm
Big Al's Formal Wear
Scholarship
http://www.alsformalwear.com/sc
holarships.asp
5/26/14
$1,000
5/31/14
$1,000
• To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay of less than
1000 words on the topic below:
- Discuss, in less than 1000 words, Pick a controversial
problem on high school or college/university campuses and
suggest a solution.
• Your submissions must be sent to us by email at
awards@studentawardsearch.com.
• Be sure to include your name and the school you are attending this year
and next. This is not an academic scholarship but scholarship selection
committee would like to know your current academic standing.
Must graduate from high school and complete Mister Neat's application.
Please attach a 500 word essay describing your educational goals and
why Al’s Formal Wear should help you achieve them by investing in your
education.
Hey Kids… Be the first to answer the CABPES Challenge and win a prize!
This Month's Challenge: What's the value of (10-5)^2 + 12/4?
Submit your response to alecia.peabody@cabpes.org
Winner will be announced in the next issue of the Connection!
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