Purpose and Goals
Purpose and Goals of the ASABE Student Branch
The Purpose
- To provide an increased understanding of the field of engineering as it pertains to agricultural and biological systems.
- Be a focal point for engineering students within our department
- Develop and strengthen the department, enrich the competence of the students and promote teamwork and professionalism
- Be a resource for the future direction of the students
- Be proactive and contemporary in addressing issues in our field of studies
- Always adhere to the understanding that this is a dynamic organization
The Goals
1. Maintain Membership and Meeting Attendance Numbers
2. Improve Organization
- Weekly officer meetings properly plan and coordinate events and meetings
- Appoint committees with specific objective have committee reports at meetings
- Delegate more responsibilities to Club Officers and Representatives
- Participate in Regional and National ASABE Competitions
3. Continue Communication Procedures
- Send e-mails to all department students regarding meetings
- Have posters printed for each meeting
- Make suggestion box for the club aware to members
- Update club bulletin board in Weaver Labs
4. Continue Active Club Board
- Keep a list of branch goals, officers, calendar of events, etc.
- Have group pictures and pictures of activities
5. Follow Through on Fundraising Activities
- Have a fund raising committee
- Choose 1 – 2 fundraising projects per semester like, sales of T shirts, soda cans, garden plants, boxed sweetpotatoes, or lawnmower tune-up clinic
6. Continue and Increase Branch Activities
- Have at least one industry tour semester
- Have a fall and spring cookout and at least one other social event, like a bowling night, park trip, NCSU arts or athletic event, attend regional and national competitions / rally, take an industry related tour, plan
7. Continue and Increase Service Commitments
- Have at least one service commitment per semester like, Adopt-A-Stream Raleigh, Service Raleigh, Food Drive, Habitat for Humanity, or NCSU Agroecology Farm