It's that time of year, elections!  Online ballots have been distributed to paid members registered emails on SHPE Connect.  Please contact bod@shpe-dfw.org if you inadvertently did not receive a ballot.

Online voting will conclude May 5 at the end of the General Body Meeting (GBM) and transition into a Conexiones Happy Hour to celebrate the winners.

All nominees biographies can be found below.  Register HERE for the Cinco de Mayo GBM and hear from the candidates directly why they are running.

SHPE DFW has prepared a series of dancing classes for all of you latin music lovers out there! Each class will consist of 2 hours of dancing lessons. We will have a 30 min check-in and networking timeframe before the class. No experience or partner needed. Profits from this event will go towards our GLEDA program. ​

Location: 15203 Midway Rd, Addison, TX 75001
Dates: July 6th and 13th
Time: 6:00-8:30pm

We are looking for candidates like you who want to make an impact at the highest levels of the organization. As a volunteer leader you will:

• Learn more about yourself, identify new talents, and increase in confidence
• Practice management of self, others, and time
• Develop soft skills such communications, problem-solving, and negotiation
• Learn how to work well with a team
• Gain practical experience in a safe environment
• Expand your resume and elevate your profile
• Be able to use the skills you’ve learned in class and at work
• Have fun!

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If you want all of this and more we encourage you to become a candidate in the upcoming election for these nationally-recognized volunteer positions!

Find out more about each position here. 

No EventBrite ticket print out required, simply check-in with the hostess stand upon arrival.  Cocktail attire.  

​We look forward to seeing you!  Questions, contact bod@shpe-dfw.org.

• Passed Appetizers:
  • Peruvian ceviche over wonton chip
    
  • Bacon cheese stuffed empanadas with tomatillo cilantro aioli
    
• 1st Course:
  
  • Frisée salad, black beans, tortilla strips, avocado, roasted red peppers, cotija cheese, cilantro lime
• 2nd Course:
  
  • Pan seared snapper, grilled lime yuca, Mayan salsa
• ​3rd Course:
  
  • ​Dry aged NY strip, green onion asadero cheese, dauphinoise potatoes, ropa vieja sauce
    
• 4th Course:
  
  • Flan dessert

SHPE DFW will be holding Elections for our Board of Directors at the General Body Meeting on Saturday, May 4th. We're looking for leaders to direct SHPE's goals on the local level for the next year!  Want to learn a little more? ​

2018-2019 President - Andrea V. Shinn ("Drea")
SHPE Lifetime Member, active member since 2006 - SHPE BOD Bio

Random Fact:
"What do Catelyn Stark and Drea have in common? They both are Defenders (ISFJ-T's) based on Myers Briggs. [www.16personalities.com/isfj-personality]

Our current President, Drea, had this to say about what it means to be President of SHPE DFW: ​

My background has been in FinTech for the last 8 years as a hybrid solutions engineer and technical project manager.  Many who know me well, know that I'm quite the introvert and prefer being behind the scenes - seriously, I did theater crew and was a sound engineer both in H.S. & College.  And yes SHPE BOD is perfect for us quieter folks that are interested in the details.  I'm beyond grateful for the platform it has given me to become a better leader!

As President, my core objective is to create a vision for the Chapter that becomes the foundation for the Board to execute.  Then I strive to lead the BOD to help them attain their Goals and those of the Chapter for the year.  Ultimately, I am responsible and accountable for our year-end results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Constantly monitor the overall operations of the Chapter, making sure Directors or Chairpersons assigned to tasks are on track, holding them accountable on behalf of the Board and act according to the By-laws and/or approval of the BOD to ensure ethical, professional and integrity of the Chapter are maintained.   
• Represent the Chapter at all events and community meetings when necessary.
• Monitor all BOD results in accordance with By-laws.
• Keep Directors abreast of all operations, meetings, etc. and be accessible to answer any questions.
• Chair the Executive Committee (Internal Standing) and BOD Transition Committee (Ad Hoc) and facilitate all other committees as needed.  Intervening and assisting the committees whenever necessary.

​SHPE stages regional leadership development conferences  [RLDCs] on a yearly basis for the leadership of the SHPE student chapters to improve their organizational, managerial, and technical skills. They take place in all of the seven SHPE regions. For Region 5, which includes Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Alabama it was hosted in San Antonio, Texas March 21 – 24, 2019.

Our SHPE DFW chapter brought 8 professional members to Region 5's RLDC. 
Highlights were workshops presented by Facebook, Capital One, Boeing, Caterpillar, and a SHPEtina Fire Side Chat with Cummins. The DFW professionals also got to enjoy being tourists in downtown San Antonio visiting the Alamo and tasting the wonders of the Riverwalk. 

During the Awards Gala, SHPE DFW was acknowledged a Blue Chip recipient earned by scoring high on bi-annual reports on the chapter's activities and involvement in the community. 

Our President - Andrea V. Shinn - won the prestigious Regional Alpha Female Award. 
During the presentation for her award, our Regional Vice President shared "A true boss lady this person is. Filled with ideas for fruitful development and growth for the chapter, Andrea has structured her chapter finances, developed key partnerships in the surrounding areas, raised thousands in scholarships and developed an apprenticeship program to address our leadership pipeline problem. A fierce leader who hates the spotlight but loves seeing those around her succeed - Congratulations!" 

Join our friendly recreational volleyball tournament at Texas Image Sand coordinated by the GLEDA fundraising team to raise funds for the DFW chapter.

Teams will be made up of 6 players but you can have more players in your team to rotate in and out. Your team captain can register your team and players need to register themselves. Team registrations are free and player registration is $15. First 30 player registrations will receive a complimentary SHPE headband!
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Winning team will win a prize of unspeakable value!

Date: Saturday, April 27
Time: 11 AM - 1 PM
Location: Texas Image Sand

Visit the event page to learn more about this exciting event or click the link below to register!

Attention all leaders! Mark your calendars!

Join us for our general body meeting on May 4 to learn more about the benefits of becoming a member, current initiatives and the upcoming events calendar. We will kick-off with networking at 10:00am with the general meeting starting 10:30am. This meeting will also feature speeches from those running for the 2019-2020 Board of Directors and ballots will be available to submit for paid members.

If you are interested in taking a leadership role please contact bod@shpe-dfw.org. After social / brunch to follow the meeting - location will be determined at the meeting.

Visit https://www.shpedfw.org/board-of-directors.html for more info! We'll be showcasing our current board of directors to highlight their experiences and responsibilities through out the next few weeks on social media.