 October Newsletter |
Highlights WE24 Conference Prep Panel On September 28, NAL SWE teamed up with SWE Phoenix for an informational panel about conference. Members from both sections shared best practices for making the most out of conference!  Celebrating FY24 SWE Recognition The SWE Recognition program honors SWE members, groups, and organizations that drive the organization forward. We are excited to announce that the North Alabama section has been awarded two recognitions this year–the Gold Mission recognition and the Membership Growth (Medium) recognition. In addition to these honors, three members have received recognition for their recent patents. Read more about the recognition recipients below. FY24 Recognition |
| Upcoming Events |
| WE24 Meetup Going to WE24? Let’s get together! Use the link below to let us know when you are free to meet up! Poll |
| November Section Meeting and Social Saturday, November 9, 1 PM – 2 PM Downtown Huntsville Public Library Meeting Room A 915 Monroe Street Huntsville, AL 35801 Meet fellow members and learn about what is going on in the section! The meeting will begin at 1 PM with the social immediately to follow. |
 Use the link below to sign up! SWE members can email us at nal@swe.org for the membership price promo code. Sign Up |
| Outreach Opportunities |
| James Clemens High School Call for Support SWENext Guest Speaker The JCHS SWENext club is looking for guest speakers for their meetings. They meet once a month on Fridays from 11:25 AM – 12:05 PM (see the schedule below). If you are interested in being a guest speaker, please reach out to Allison Turner, the club advisor, using the link below. 24-25 JCHS SWENext Meeting Dates 1/17/2025 4/18/2025 |
| General Announcements |
| Call for Committee Chairs & Members We are seeking volunteers for the committee positions listed below. If you are interested in volunteering, please email us using the button below. Chair positions are available on a first come, first served basis. Q2 Outreach Chair Commitment Length October – December Duties Support continuance of re-occurring outreach New Futures Winter STEM Camp Coordinating new partnerships and outreach opportunities Coordinate volunteers who are focused on K12 outreach events Awards Chair Commitment Length October – May Duties Lead development of sustainable award program for section Coordinate with committee members Communicate progress and provide deliverables to executive board Awards Committee Member Commitment Length October – May Duties NAL SWE is seeking committee members to help support the creation of an awards/recognition program for the section. Some key actions include Creating award criteria Defining nomination requirements Assisting with judging (optional) Email us |
 NAL SWE Merch Merch pre-orders are closed, and we are awaiting delivery of items! Once we have everything, we’ll be in touch soon to distribute everything. |
| Job Postings NAL SWE is offering free job postings via our blog. If you or your employer would like to share jobs with our members, reach out to us via email. View Jobs |
| Membership Programming Poll What would you like to see from NAL SWE? Use the poll below to give us feedback and let us know what types of events you’d like to see in the future. Poll |
| Call for Speakers We’re hosting a virtual speaker series, and we’re looking for speakers! Interested in presenting? Use the interest form below to briefly pitch your ideas. You don’t need to have fully formed presentations yet, and we can help with development as needed. Poll |
| Behind the Scenes NAL STEM Essay Contest Mazda-Toyota announced that they would provide a $2,500 sponsorship for the contest, allowing us to include school awards this year! Contest opens Nov. 1, so stay tuned for more information! |
| Topic of the Month |
 SWENext SWENext is a free program that allows students ages 5 through 18 to join the SWE engineering and technology community. SWENext Clubs There are 3 SWENext Clubs in the area Clubs can be associated with a school, professional section, Girl Scouts troop, or FIRST Robotics teams Reach out to us if you are interested in helping start a SWENext Club or learning more about membership! Learn More Email Us |
 Have ideas for outreach or events? Email us! We’d love to have your input on what is important to you or how you’d like to see SWE participate in the community. NAL SWE is always open to feedback and ideas. Email Us |
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