NSBE - Fall 2012 - (Page 9)

From the executivedirector Come Correct! By Carl B. Mack, NSBE Executive Director N SBE family: I have been executive director of the National Society of Black Engineers since March 2005, and our 38th Annual Convention in Pittsburgh last March has been the single most hurtful and embarrassing experience I’ve had with NSBE, ever. Why? Because I spent more time in hospital emergency rooms in Pittsburgh than in all of the ERs of all of the host cities of all of the other Annual Conventions combined. Why? Because I witnessed more NSBE members being transported to emergency rooms in Pittsburgh than in all of the other cities combined. Why? Because of excessive use of alcohol. Some might be concerned that I am on “front street” with this matter, “airing our dirty laundry.” I am not concerned. When I stand before the world and proclaim NSBE’s greatness, I do so because I believe. The e-mail message below, from a NSBE member, is helping me believe again. and I know that the effects of my actions are lasting. But now that it has happened, the only thing I can do to move forward is learn from it. I know now that it is important to measure my alcohol consumption more strictly and that I cannot always base my intake on what effects I’m feeling, especially because those effects can sometimes hit later and even all at once, like they did that night. I will also be more conservative with alcohol in general when I am at social events where I am directly representing an organization. I have talked to a couple of people here at my university who are associated with NSBE about what happened and how to move forward. We are in the process of bringing together NSBE leadership in our chapter hello dr. Mack, You met my friends at the hospital last Saturday night when I was in the ER during Annual Convention. I know that you were personally hurt by the incidents of that night, and I am extremely ashamed to have been a part of it. I want to not only apologize for my actions but also thank you for the unexpected support and care that you showed me. You checked up on me, stayed in the hospital while I was there and even told my friend to let me know that NSBE loves me. I made a very irresponsible mistake, and the last thing I expected was love and support from the people I have disappointed. Obviously what happened was embarrassing and dangerous, but what really made me ashamed was that I was associated with NSBE when it happened. I truly love NSBE. I fully support its mission, and it has helped shape the person I have become in ways that will extend far beyond college. The image that I gave to our organization is completely against what we are striving to do, and I never thought that I would be the person to be so counterproductive to our goals. I feel absolutely horrible, www.nsbe.org “The image that I gave to our organization is completely against what we are striving to do, and I never thought that I would be the person to be so counterproductive to our goals.” to implement practices to make incidents like this much less likely. Thank you again for your support, and please let me know if there is anything you need from me. ■ ■ nsbe magazine • fall 2012 •9 http://www.nsbe.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of NSBE - Fall 2012

NSBE - Fall 2012
Contents
Lead by Example
Come Correct!
Kola Fagbayi of Shell
The Programs Zone
Veronica Davis Honored as White House ‘Champion’
A Catalyst for Change
NSBE and ExxonMobil Reward Retention ‘Impact’
Dr. Baratunde Cola Earns Presidential Research Award
Regional News
In the Lead
At the Vanguard
Staying Connected in Today’s Business World
Back to Indiana
NSBE Calendar
Seek 2012: An Experience Worth the Ride
The PDC Is Coming Soon, to Dallas!
The Professional’s Perspective
The Space SIG Lifts Off
CE Cover: Status:FALSE
Alumni Officers
Biggest and Best
What’s in a Name?
AE National and Regional Websites
Advertisers Index

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