1. South Florida Chapter eNewsletter
A quarterly publication - keeping our members informed – Fall 2007
Featured in this issue:
• Farewell Message
from Our President
• 2007 Scholarship
Winners
• Leaders Win Case
Competition
sponsored by
ExxonMobil
• 11th Annual
Scholarship Golf
Classic Highlights
• Collegiate Chapter
Update
• Member Profile –
Alison Quick
• Scenes from our
Networking Events
LAST CALL – CONFERENCE TIME!
Who: Every student, MBA, entrepreneur-YOU
What: 29th
Annual National Black MBA
Association Conference
When: September 11-16, 2007 – THIS WEEK!
Where: Orange County Convention Center,
Orlando, FL
How: Any means necessary – be there!
KNOW THE THEME – RELEVANCE
Staying Current, Creative and Credible
CONGRATULATIONS 2007 Leaders of
Tomorrow Case Competition Winners see story pg 3

2. President’s Message
Hello South Florida NBMBAA members and partners! Our
year-end eNewsletter is finally delivered! To what do we owe the delay,
you ask? Our accomplishments have been many since our
last issue – so much so, that we wanted to make sure we included them
all in this issue.
In our cover story, we share the official photograph of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place winners of the
2007 LOT Case Competition – we are so proud of all of the students. They each exemplify a
commitment to hard work and what investment in them, as leaders does–rewards-it pays off!
Additionally, you’ll read more about our South Florida Leaders’ success on page 3; the
announcement of our 2007 Scholarship awards on page 4 and scenes from this year’s LOT
Scholarship Golf Classic on page 6.
It has been a pleasure to serve as your President, a 2nd time over, since 2005. You may recall
that I had a laundry list of “to dos” but there are two accomplishments that quickly come to mind-the
stability of our Leaders of Tomorrow Program and engaging key local sponsors.
Under the direction of Alison Quick, the LOT Program has grown to over 20 active student
members. Alison has been able to accomplish this with a great team of volunteers and I thank all
of you. I can’t thank the entire team enough for volunteering and giving of their time to our Leaders
who are the future. Know that you have made an impact in their lives like no other. I ask that you
continue to be the “village.”
I’m ecstatic about our new Corporate Partners-having engaged their support of our mission,
namely, Ocean Bank, American Express, FedEx and JM Family Enterprises. They definitely
exemplify the meaning of “putting your money where your mouth is.” They made a commitment,
we agreed upon it and they delivered! I have purposely placed their company logos at the bottom
of this message so that you remember their brand when you see it, for they are truly making a
difference. We should remain committed to them because they have aided in creating economic
wealth amongst the lives of African Americans throughout South Florida.
Thanks to my entire 2005-07 Executive Team: Catherine Minnis, Avis Russ, Valerie Pigatt, Pat
Williams, Roxanna Brown, TC Adderly, and Darell Scott for all you’ve done over the last two years
to ensure the success of our Strategic Plan initiatives. Continue doing what you do!
As this is my last e-message, it will not be my last words. I have made a commitment to provide
written contributions to the Leadership Development Series column. You will hear from me again.
I ask that everyone support our new leadership. They come equipped with Relevance: they’re
Current; Creative; and Credible! Thank you, again, South Florida for your continued support and
see you at Conference!
South Florida Chapter
Executive Team
Sam Hines
President
Catherine A. Minnis
Vice President
Administration
Director of
Communications
Avis Russ
Vice President
Operations
Valerie Pigatt
Treasurer
Pat Williams
Corresponding Secretary
Roxanna Brown
Recording Secretary
T. C. Adderly
Immediate Past President
Alison Quick
Director
Leaders of Tomorrow
Darell Scott
Director
Membership
Corporate Partners
• Ocean Bank
• American Express
• FedEx
• JM Family Enterprises, Inc.
• Office Depot
• City Furniture
• Steven Douglas Associates
• Burger King Corporation
• Ryder
National Black MBA
Association, Inc.
South Florida Chapter
P. O. Box 278872
Miramar, FL 33027
Phone: (305) 264-9200
Email: info@sfmba.com

3. South Florida LOT Brings Home the Grand Prize
by Cheryl Bain
The National Black MBA Association 6th
Annual Leaders of Tomorrow® (LOT) Case Competition,
sponsored by ExxonMobil, was held on Saturday, June 23rd
in Philadelphia. High school students
represented 11 local NBMBAA chapters including South Florida. The competition was held at the
prestigious Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania at Jon Huntsman Hall.
The South Florida Chapter team was represented by Guerby Noel, Ransel Castillo and Andre
Brennan, Jr., all high school seniors graduating from Turner Technical High School in Miami.
Congratulations are in order to them for spending countless hours reading and preparing
recommendations to Apple, Inc., a Harvard Business School Case Study. The students presented
solutions on how Steve Jobs could regain personal computer market share. The gentlemen used
four important Ps to obtain their winnings – planning; preparation; patience; and perseverance –
and not in that order. They introduced themselves as consultants of RGA Capital, Inc. and offered
unique, but effective strategies upon their presentation exit – envision “giving ruby red apples to
each judge, knowing Apple’s stock price of the day and demonstrating confidence!”
Thanks to the following local sponsors: Florida Memorial College; FedEx; Broward County Library;
Apple Store @ Galleria Mall; Ace Formal Wear; Miami-Dade College-North Campus and “special
thanks” to President Sam Hines, LOT Chair Alison Quick, parents and Advisor Team Catherine
Minnis and Troy Maxey for supporting the students and remaining committed to their success.
There were many others, too many to name, who worked behind the scenes and continuously
prayed for our success – we are forever grateful.
Congratulations South Florida Leaders for winning 1st
Place and bringing the $6,000
scholarship award home!! Photo Credits: Alison Quick/Catherine Minnis

4. Highlighted above are scenes from the August 10th
networking reception at the Offices of the Federal
Bureau of Investigations and Central Intelligence Agency. Attendees were introduced to varying
employment opportunities and firearm demonstrations.
Pat Williams, Chair, Scholarship Committee, presented 2007 scholarships totaling $25,000. Special thanks
to Ocean Bank and American Express for “giving back and making an investment” in the lives of these
students as they pursue higher education. Photo Credit: TC Adderly
South Florida Chapter presents
Scholarship awards totalling
$25,000
in partnership with Ocean Bank and American Express
Undergraduate Degree Recipients
$5,000 Clifford Counts by Ocean Bank
$5,000 Justin Ford by Ocean Bank
$5,000 Tyrone Smith, Jr. by Ocean Bank
$2,000 Wesley Fleurinord by American Express
Graduate Degree Recipients
$5,000 Jason Robinson by Ocean Bank
$3,000 Deborah Reid by American Express
EDUCATION – ONE KEY TO SUCCESS!

5. MEMBER PROFILE
Alison Quick
Director, LOT Program
Alison Quick's involvement
with the NBMBAA South Florida Chapter began
by meeting the Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT)
students at one of the National Conferences. She
was impressed with how the high school students
introduced themselves and their enthusiasm for
the LOT program. She began working with the
program 5 years ago and accepted the
appointment as Director two years ago.
Alison is one of four children of a career Air
Force family. She has lived in various states in
the eastern part of the United States including
Virginia and Illinois. She earned an
undergraduate degree in Biology from Wheaton
College in Wheaton, Illinois and later earned her
Master of Science degree in Human Genetics
Research at Virginia Commonwealth University.
She graduated with honors from Florida Atlantic
University with a MBA specializing in Finance.
Alison is currently the Manager of Data Analysis
and Reporting at JM Family Enterprises in
Deerfield Beach, Florida. She is also a certified
Project Manager (PMP).
In addition to her involvement with the LOT
program, Alison is actively involved in her church
as a Volunteer Coordinator and participates in the
quilting ministry, PieceMakers, creating and
making quilts for those in need. She also enjoys
photography as one of her hobbies. Prior to her
involvement with LOT, she was a mentor with
Take Stock in Children for over 6 years.
When asked about the future outlook for the
LOT Program, Alison stated “we plan to continue
scheduling guest speakers and providing
additional opportunities for the students to be
exposed to the business world.”
You’re welcomed to become involved with the
South Florida NBMBAA Leaders of Tomorrow
Program – contact Alison @ 954-415-9270 or
email at Alison.Quick@jmfamily.com.
Collegiate Chapter Update
National Headquarters has begun talks with
Florida Memorial University and the University of
Miami to form an ‘Interest Group’ of a minimum of
15 undergraduate students interested in
membership in the NBMBAA.
The rewards of forming a Collegiate Chapter are
countless but to name a few:
• Positively impact/strengthen the intellectual
and economic quality of life for African-
American men and women.
• Become the catalyst for developing
innovative solutions and approaches for
increasing the number of African-
Americans in business, management,
educational programs throughout the
world.
• Encourage and support young African-
Americans who are interested in pursuing
careers in management.
Currently 10 Collegiate Chapters have been
established. Will these institutions be next?
Stay tuned. More updates to follow.

6. Ready to Play
Highlights from our
2007 LOT
Scholarship Golf
Classic – Palm Aire
Country Club
Dynamic Duo – Father & Son
1st
Place Team
2008 Cruise Winner
Sign ‘em up
Ready, Set, Go!
Volunteer Committee
Longest Drive Woman
Thanks Mercedes Benz
Longest Drive Man
Raffle Winner
Sponsor Presentation
Sharpen Those Skills
Photo credit: Neidre Hines