Who are We
The NCSU ASAE Club is an organization of undergraduate and graduate students in the Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department at North Carolina State University. We are a student branch of ASABE, the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. While the student branch encourages, membership in the national organization is not a requirement.
Why Join... because it provides:
- academic guidance to students;
- career resources and leadership opportunities;
- services to the community;
- social activities for students who share similar interests in engineering.
- Cost dues of $5.00
- Contact an officer
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
Our Goals
Maintain Membership and Meeting Attendance Numbers
Improve Organization
- Executive meetings at least once monthly
- 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
Continue Communication Procedures
- Send e-mails to all department students regarding meetings
- Have posters printed for each meeting
- Make mail box for the club aware to members
Continue Active Club Board
- Keep a list of branch goals, officers, calendar of events, etc.
- Have group pictures and pictures of activities
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 also a lawnmower tune-up clinic
Continue and Increase Branch Activities
- Have at least one field trip per semester
- Have a fall and spring cookout and at least one other social event, like a bowling night, park trip, NCSU arts or go wolfpack game event attend regional and national competions / rally, take an industry related tour, plan
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