1. S P O N S O R S H I P P A C K E T
Cal Poly Engineers Without Borders
2. Program Background
Engineers Without Borders, Cal Poly is a nonprofit, student-driven organization established to support
community-driven development programs worldwide through partnerships that design and implement
sustainable engineering projects, while creating transformative experiences that enrich global
perspectives and create responsible leaders.
EWB-Cal Poly partners with four international communities and the local San Luis Obispo community.
EWB-Cal Poly currently partners with developing communities in Thailand, India, Malawi, and
Nicaragua. In addition to partner communities benefitting from EWB involvement, students gain
educational, transformative experiences. Students work alongside professionals to investigate
innovative and appropriate solutions that have the most beneficial impact on the communities they
serve. Students gain valuable hands-on experience through the design, prototype, and implementation
of various projects. EWB-Cal Poly provides students with professional education opportunities
beyond any found in a classroom.
3. Learn By Doing
Program Accomplishments
West Coast Region Premier Student Chapter 2010-2015
National Premier Project Award 2016 - Malawi Program
President’s “Significant Contribution” Community Service Award for IMPACT
Engineers Without Borders emphasizes Cal Poly’s “learn by doing” approach in every aspect of the
work that is accomplished. EWB incorporates an integrated approach to solving real world problems
using technical skills acquired within all branches of engineering. Students participate in every step
of the project - including research, design, prototyping, implementation, and monitoring. The club
fosters practical engineering opportunities for students. Students gain hands-on experience with
impactful, sustainable technologies that enrich their college experience and improve the lives of com-
munities around the world.
4. The Thailand team has recently partnered with Pa Kloi, a rural community near
the Myanmar border in northern Thailand. After completing water quality and
organic composting projects in Huai Nam Khun, the Thailand team connected
with Pa Kloi and is currently working to improve access to electricity through
an improvement of their solar array and distribution system, that will be
implemented in June 2016.
Thailand
5. This past December, the Malawi team travelled with a team of four students and
one professional mentor to implement a BicyclePowered Maize Mill. They worked
together with the community to construct the project with materials all found
incountry in order to make it sustainable and replicable for the future. Although
much of the maize mill was built, improvements on the design and materials will
continuously be made during this winter quarter so that the maize mill will soon be
fully functional in the community of Kumponda. Additionally, the travel team had
the opportunity to discuss agricultural methods and challenges with surrounding
communities in order to learn how we can additionally help.
Malawi
6. The Nicaragua team recently returned from a successful monitoring trip for
its public elementary school project. Now, the team is beginning a water
distribution project for a rural community with only one centrally located well.
The new project may also incorporate water filtration, depending on the results
of water quality testing that the team will conduct on an assessment trip this
summer. The team is currently researching water distribution and filtration
solutions, and plans to begin a detailed design and prototype in the near
future.
Nicaragua
7. Since 2010, the EWB Cal Poly India team has been working to improve
sanitation in Sainji. The community is located in the North Indian state of
Uttarakhand, nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, and inhabited by
Jaunpuri subsistence farmers. The remote community displays a need for
advanced sanitation facilities. The India team is working in collaboration
with the Garhwal Organization for the Upliftment of the Needy, a local
Non-Governmental Organization, to implementing a fourstage wastewater
treatment system. During 2015, the team traveled to Sainji twice to construct
the sand filter tank, resurvey the project site, and bolster community
ownership.
India
8. Local Projects
Local Projects is currently working to build an ecofriendly and efficient restroom facility
for Camp Natoma, which is part of Camp Fire USA. It is located just outside Paso
Robles in San Luis Obispo County, California. This is a summer camp for kids between
Kindergarten and Twelfth Grade. This past quarter, we collected soil samples from Camp
Natoma to determine the components of the soil which tells us what type of foundation
is necessary. Currently, we are researching for different types of possible foundations
and graywater systems. This restroom facility will use a graywater system while using
as little electricity as possible, primarily relying on sky lights and the architecture of the
building to provide light. Local Projects is also involved with smaller community service
projects throughout the year. This past quarter Local Projects helped finish a greenhouse
for Growing Grounds and installed solar panels onto low income housing with GRID
Alternatives last year.
9. Alongside international projects, Engineers Without Borders also strives to improve the local
community. One way we fulfill this goal is through our volunteer event IMPACT, which encourages Cal
Poly students, faculty, and staff to think globally and act locally. Our aim is to apply the university’s
learn-by-doing philosophy all while helping others and reaching out to the general public. Over the
course of two weekends in the spring, hundreds of IMPACT volunteers come together to serve
the community. From helping out at the humane society to playing games with senior citizens or
volunteering at the bike kitchen, we strive to form a better relationship between Cal Poly and the
surrounding Central Coast community by working with various nonprofit organizations. Over the
past three years of this event, 1200 volunteers contributed to more than 6500 hours of service!
IMPACT has been successful in past years, and we would like to continue this legacy. This year,
we plan to involve even more volunteers by expanding our marketing campaign and reaching out to
more organizations. We are looking forward to IMPACT 2015 and to further uniting Cal Poly with the
community of San Luis Obispo.
IMPACT
10. We Need Your Help!
We’re seeking partners to join us in supporting the communities we work with. Not only will industry
support benefit the communities we work in, students benefit by working alongside diverse faculty
advisers and professional engineering mentors who help guide our endeavors. Our partners in industry
make what we do possible, and we appreciate your consistent support.
$3,325*
$25,700*
$12,900* $40,400*
$34,000*
Meaningful Projects. Real Results.
EWB-Cal Poly has successfully implemented projects around the globe. A glimpse at the chapter’s
past accomplishments include the successful implementation of eight slow sand filtration systems
in Thailand, providing clean drinking water for thousands, and the successful construction of a health
clinic in Nicaragua, providing the affordable health care and education for the entire community. Our
motivated engineers also strive to better the San Luis Obispo community. Our annual community
service event, IMPACT, drew 300 volunteers and 1,500 hours of community service to the San Luis
Obispo community. Supporting EWB-Cal Poly means supporting an established, proven organization
with a history of success.
*expenditures for each team in 2015
11. Our projects are implemented through a
community-driven model based on full
partnership with host communities.
12. Title Sponsorship $10,000 or greater
Benefits: The Title Sponsor will be recognized for their premier support of this project with the
following benefits:
-Logo and company name on all EWB Cal Poly media material such as t-shirts, biannual
newsletters, and brochures.
-Receive special recognition on our website, ewb-calpoly.org.
-Logo and sponsorship level prominently displayed onsite at club meetings and associated
activities.
-Invitation to present on company and industry at EWB-Cal Poly general meeting and EWB project
team meetings.
-Distribution of promotional materials to all student and professional members.
-Company banner displayed at weekly general meetings and club events.
-Free admission to Winter Showcase (annual sponsorship thank you event and networking fair).
-Exclusive networking opportunity with the innovative and passionate engineers on our campus.
General Sponsorship $10,000 or less
-Logo and company name on all EWB Cal Poly media material such as t-shirts, biannual
newsletters, and brochures.
-Receive recognition on our website, ewb-calpoly.org.
-Logo prominently displayed onsite at club meetings and associated activities.
-Invitation to present on company and industry at EWB Cal Poly general meeting and EWB project
team meetings.
-Distribution of promotional materials to all student and professional members.
Platinum Level $5,000 or greater
-Logo and company name on all EWB Cal Poly media material such as t-shirts, biannual
newsletters, and brochures.
-Receive recognition on our website, ewb-calpoly.org.
-Logo prominently displayed onsite at club meetings and associated activities.
Gold Level $2,500 or greater
-Logo and company name on all EWB Cal Poly media material such as t-shirts, biannual
newsletters, and brochures.
-Receive special recognition on our website, ewb-calpoly.org.
Silver Level $1,000 or greater
-Logo and company name on all EWB Cal Poly media material such as t-shirts, biannual
newsletters, and brochures.
Bronze Level $500 or greater
13. Simpson Strong Tie
Coast Hills Bank
MedVenture Technology
Solar Turbines
MidAmerican Solar
Cal Poly College of Engineering
Cal Poly University Graphic Systems
Black & Veatch
First Solar Farm
Boeing
PG&E
Chevron
Thanks to our Previous Sponsors
14. Contact Information:
To discuss sponsorship of EWB-Cal Poly, please contact:
Katherine Chambers, President
(415) 606-1943
ewb.calpoly@gmail.com
Dylan Grant, Fundraising Coordinator
(818) 665-6183
ewbcalpoly.fundraising@gmail.com
Donations can be mailed to:
Engineers Without Borders
1 Grand Ave
College of Engineering, Building 40, Room 117
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
The Cal Poly Engineers Without Borders (EWB) Student Chapter in San Luis Obispo is
a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible.
