Excell Program

Leroy Freelon, Jr.
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LACBPE’s Excell Program is an academically innovative program which provides instruction in mathematics, science and computer science to foster a desire toward STEM courses of study to African-American and other minority youth in grades 2-12. The program has 10 to 12-week Fall and Spring terms conducted on Saturday mornings. Students are taught by professionals with degrees in engineering, science, mathematics, and other volunteers. These volunteers give of their time and talent to make a positive difference in the lives of the students. The students in the program come principally from the Greater Los Angeles areas, including Compton, Carson, Lynwood and Inglewood.

College Relations Committee

Mr. John R. Zeigler
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College Relations Committeeacts as a liaison between and the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) chapters in the Los Angeles area colleges and universities. The majority of the committee activities are aimed at providing a forum for students to get together with working professionals and with each other. This is accomplished through speaking at NSBE chapter meetings, coordination of industrial tours, student workshops, coordination with other LACBPE events, and summer job information.

Scholarship Committee

Stephanie Lewis
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Scholarship Committee The Al-Ben Scholarship Fund was established in 1976 to provide incentive awards, and as needed aid for the technically inclined pre-college and college students enrolled in Engineering, Mathematical or Scientific studies. The objective of this program is to stimulate and sustain the students interested in these studies and encourage them, through public recognition, to maintain a level of academic excellence for successful careers in technical areas. Yearly, three types of awards may be granted.

• Scholastic Achievement and Academic Excellence Incentive Awards – Based primarily upon achievements in maintaining a high level of scholastic performance overall with a concentration in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
• Professional Merit Awards – Granted upon demonstrated exemplary action on their campus, organizations, or community activities while maintaining an acceptable grade point average thereby demonstrating their understanding of and dedication to professionalism.
• As Needed Aid Award – Granted upon demonstration of financial need jeopardizing the student’s ability to remain in school.

More Information On Our 2023 Scholarship Program
For High School Seniors and College Undergrads

LACBPE also participates in other STEM related activities in the community upon request. These activities include supporting Career Days at primary and secondary schools, supporting Technical Competitions as either advisors or judges; and acting as judges in the NAACP ACTSO competitions.

Professional Development Committee

Kimberly Mosley, P.E
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Professional Development Committee fosters member career and professional growth by identifying opportunities and organizing activities that provide benefits and value to new and existing members. Our goals are to increase member engagement and retention, promote student member career advancement, and develop and maintain the LACBPE Job Board and career advancement through direct outreach from industry contacts.

Business Development Committee

Cash Sutton III, P.E
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Business Development Committee promotes business development among Black engineers through networking, teaming up among members and other firms, meeting with decision makers, publicizing business opportunities, and addressing business issues. We conduct meetings regularly with senior level management from leading engineering firms and executives from government agencies. These have led to greater business opportunities for our members. In addition, we review and comment on proposed state and local legislation and other issues related to minority engineering activities.

Membership Committee

Milton Randle
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The Membership Committee provides prospective members with information about the various activities and the organization of the Council. New members are encouraged to become involved and to contribute their energy and ideas to committees in which they are most interested. This committee collects membership dues; maintains confidential membership records; and coordinates with other committees and the executive board to foster effective communication between all Council members.

A Corporate Membership program is also managed by the Membership Committee. Corporate members are invited to join the Council’s Corporate Advisory Board. The purpose of the Advisory Board is to provide industry guidance on the activities and programs of the Council to the Board of Directors. This committee collects corporate membership dues and maintains the current status of corporate membership.

Technology Committee

Henry B. Dotson III, P.E.
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Technology Committee has the responsibility of ensuring the technology infrastructure used by the Council adequately meets the needs of the organization. The Technology Committee is responsible for the strategic planning, development, and implementation of the LACBPE website. The committee chairperson acts as the Website Director and works with the Executive Board and directs website development, operations, and maintenance resources to ensure the strategic goals of LACBPE delegated to the website are met.