Meetings
Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 7:00 pm, Harris Engineering Center (HEC), Room 101. Click here for map.
Committee chairpersons will present progress updates for each of their teams. May 2010 trip will be discussed after a brief financial update from Anna Pepper, Treasurer. Attendees who bring their registration receipt for the Run for Water are eligible for door prize raffle. Announcements and refreshments will follow. To add an appointment to your Outlook Calendar, click here and choose 'Open'; then choose 'Save and Close'.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 6:00 pm, Harris Engineering Center (HEC), Room 101
Attendees enjoyed refreshments before James Crawford, Mare Brignol PM, presented highlights from December 2009 trip to Mare Brignol. Committees for marketing, fundraising, local volunteering, project, and leadership met in individual groups afterward.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 6:00 pm, Harris Engineering Center (HEC), Room 101
Presentation from Dr. Edwidge Bryant. She is a state-wide and nationally recognized expert in language education. Born and raised in Port au Prince, Haiti, she now lives in Central Florida and is an ESOL Professor at UCF. She is dedicated to increasing awareness and education about Haiti. Presentation was followed by a Mare Brignol project update, announcements, door prizes courtesy of Starbucks 9459 and Giant Microbes and refreshments.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 6:00 pm, Biological Sciences (BL), Room 209.
Presentation from Peace Corps representative Rachel Mast. One new member received a $50 gift certficate and coffee from one of our fundraising parterners, Ten Thousand Villages.
Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 6:30 pm, UCF Library, Room 223
2009/2010 Executive Board and Committee Chairperson introduced. New members received stainless steel water bottles courtesy of Winter Park Starbucks. Sand filter presentation and demonstration. Refreshments served. Renew your membership or become a member to be eligible for door prizes from Starbucks. Missed the meeting? Attend a recap of important topics at a follow-up meeting at Barnes & Noble located next to the new UCF Arena (407-882-0364) Wednesday, September 9, at 6 p.m.
Monday, April 20, 2009 at 7:30 pm, UCF Harris Engineering Center (HEC), Room 101
Officers for 2009-2010 academic year elected. Continuing opportunities to get involved discussed. Treasurer's report.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 7:30 pm, UCF Harris Engineering Center (HEC), Room 101
March Mare Brignol trip highlights. Bruce Goddard presented information about Health Education Relief Organization (HERO). Signup for upcoming bowling, soccer and teambuilding events. Introduction of May trip leader and opportunity to join travelling team. Treasurer's report.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 7:00 pm, Student Union, Key West 218AB
Research and Fundraising committee chairpersons provided update of their team's work and shared opportunities to get involved. Leader for May Mare Brignol, Haiti trip identified. Trip goals shared with membership. Elections for EWB UCF Executive Board will be held at April general meeting.
Monday, January 26, 2009 at 7:00 pm, UCF Library, Room 223 (Main Floor)
Presentation from team who travelled to Haiti December 12 thru 17, 2008. Planning and organization for future member travel discussed. William Marshall of Aecom Water presented preliminary water cistern designs for Mare Brignol community. One new member received a great door prize (SIRIUS satellite radio receiver)! Additionally, one project donor received a great bag of Haitian items!
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 7:00 pm, UCF - Engineering I, Room 224
Presentation and water testing demonstration from Bruce Goddard, P.E. (Lead Mentor for Mare Brignol project). Collection of membership fees. Introduction of Faculty Advisor to club. Discussion of fundraising and volunteer needs. Two new members received gift certificates to Travel Country!
Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 1:30 pm, Boyle Engineering, click here for location
Overview of EWB for new members. Presentations from Boyle Engineering's Billy Marshall, P.E., and UCF's Dr. Meehan. Collection of membership fees. New members qualified for door prizes from Mother Earth Fundraising.
Saturday, September 20, 2008 at 1:30 pm, Engineering II, Room 105
New member orientation of EWB USA and introduction of 2008/2009 officers of EWB UCF, Faculty Advisor, and one of the Mare Brignol Project mentors. Collection of membership fees and committee sign-ups. Door prize of $75 Travel Country gift certificate awarded. Cupcakes served too!
Monday, March 23, 2008 at 5:00 pm, Student Union, Garden Key, 221AB
Discussion of Ronald McDonald House and Relay for Life volunteer opportunties. Project application update. Officer elections for the 2008-2009 academic year.
Monday, March 3, 2008 at 5:00 pm, Student Union, Key West 218A
Discussion of Habitat for Humanity, Ronald McDonald House, and Relay for Life volunteer opportunties. Discussion of project application process. Committment made to apply for multiple projects with expectation of EWB USA approving only one. Applications for projects located in Haiti, Honduras, and India will be submitted before the March 23rd deadline. Officer elections for the 2008-2009 academic year planned for next meeting.
Monday, February 4, 2008 at 5:00 pm, Student Union, Key West 218A
Discussion of upcoming camping trip, Relay for Life, and EWB USA annual conference. Member input opportunity for imminent application to EWB USA for international project assignment.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 10:00 am, Student Union, Key West 218A
Dues collected. EWB UCF participation planning for University of Central Florida 3rd Annual Campus and Community Sustainability Conference.
Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 3:00 pm, Engineering 2, Room 105
Dues collected. Vice President election. Presentation from Faculty Advisor and Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Dr. Andrew Randall. He spoke about his overseas experiences in Ecuador and Haiti.
Thursday, November 8, 2007 at 10:30 am, Engineering 1, Room 383
Dues collected. Associate Professor, Dr. Fidelia Nnadi, P.E., presented her work under completion in Africa. Learn more about her by clicking here.
Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 10:30 am, Business Administration Bldg 1, Room 221
Introduction of EWB USA to new members and call for volunteers.
Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 1:30 pm, Harris Corporation Engineering Center, Room 110
Introduction of EWB USA to new members.
Monday, January 29, 2007 at 2:00 pm, Student Union, Room 316A
Initial Meeting. Presentation provided by EWB USA explaining its history, goals, and philosophy. Election of Officers and introduction of UCF Faculty Advisor.