General Motors Institute - Reflector Yearbook (Flint, MI)

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N.S. BOE October 1986. For the first time in Flint’s history, the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) held their regional convention at the Hyatt Regency-Flint. Not only was the conference highly significant for Flint, but also for the GMI NSBE chapter. The attendees were students and alumni of the society from throughout the midwest who came in droves to this exciting event. Speaking to the convention was Mayor Sharp. Workshops on professionalism and the black engineer's role in the workplace were also included. Sponsors from corporations who attended felt as all did that Flint was an outstanding choice for this year’s convention. WINNING COMBINATIONS 11

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GMTE Semi-formal In the tradition of New Orleans, Mardi Gras was the theme of this year’s semi-formal held at the Hyatt Regency, Flint. The winning combination of the festival colors, purple and gold, could be found everywhere. A juggler, a magician, and even the Autoworld robot made an appearance. A cartoonist sketched a unique memoir for those attending. To highlight the evening, the Mardi Gras “King Cake” gave John MahImeister and Becky Sanchez the honor of presiding over the event. The semiformal was one of the year’s top events, bringing friends together for a trip down Bourbon Street. 10 WINNING COMBINATIONS

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