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Latin American Business Association. Welcome Class of 2008!!! September 19, 2006. Agenda. Our mission Who we are Events Planned How to become a member Supporting Admissions How to become a 1st year officer.
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Latin American Business Association Welcome Class of 2008!!! September 19, 2006
Agenda • Our mission • Who we are • Events Planned • How to become a member • Supporting Admissions • How to become a 1st year officer
The Latin American Business Association (LABA) is a student organization with the mission of creating a liaison between Latin America and the Stern Community at an academic, corporate, and social level facilitating and promoting cultural and professional exchange. Our Mission… • Help members adapt to the new reality • Access a lifetime network • Support in the recruiting process • Integrate companies, recruiters, alumni and you • Have fun with a great group of people
We are from diverse countries and continents… # of Members Class of 2007 Class • Over 15 countries represented • Various background and interests • 13 Soccer World Cup titles
We planned many exciting events Our goals for 2005-2006
Social Events John DayGustavo Petrei • Promote 2 LABA Parties (one in each semester) • Fall LABA Party • Spring LABA Party • Organize 2 LABA Beer Blasts (one in each semester) 1st year VP’s Social Events • Participate in the organization of the Fall Semester LABA party in order to be able to take more responsibility in the preparation of the Spring Semester party • Promote the party among the 1st years • Sell, sell and sell tickets!!!!!!!!!!!!…
Corporate Relations Paulo Moreira • Maximize networking opportunities for our members • Organize events with prospect companies in US • Help members be better prepared for the recruiting process • Organize Latin American specific recruiting panels • Advise MBA1s throughout the process 1st year VP’s Corporate Relations • Coordinate Corporate Events for LABA MBA1s • Manage requests from Corporations interested in LABA members • Prospect and promote Internship opportunities for LABA members
Alumni Ignacio Vollmer • Organize International Alumni mixer in conjunction with EBS and ABS • Enhance the LABA Alumni database • Incorporate a LABA Group in LinkedIn • Help LABA members contact Alumni 1st year VP’s Alumni • Collaborate with LABA Alumni database enhancements • Collaborate with the Alumni mixer • Facilitate interaction with alumni
Academic Events Javier Ardila • Global Business Conference – February, 2007 • Organization traditionally led by LABA and EMA • Industry Educational Lunches • Promote activities focused in issues of interest in Latin America/Spain 1st year VP’s Academic Events • Participate in the organization of LABA panels in GBC • Coordinate invitations of Key speakers for LABA panels at GBC
Finance Juan Gaviria • Manage the treasury of the club • Prepare club’s budget • Book-keep revenues/expenses of events (Laba Party, conferences) • Provide general refunds and deposits • Coordinate fundraising • Maintain database of LABA members
Technology Michelle Rizk • Update LABA’s website with events, news and contact information • Propose new technology tools to facilitate communication among LABA members • Support club activities using technology solutions
Part-Time Students Cruz Gamboa • Engage part-time students on LABA • Encourage networking between full-time and part-time students with interest in Latin America • Facilitate contact with potential sponsors of activities
Becoming a member is easy • Discounts in 2 LABA Parties • Discounts in Global Business Conference • LABA Social Events • LABA specific Corporate Presentations • Preparation for recruiting process • Alumni Networking • More.... A lifetime investment of $ 25 that gives you • Payment in cash or check to Juan Gaviria - VP of Finance - You can enroll now!!! • Through College Mailer using your PayPal account • Any doubt, just send an email to Juan (jg1759@stern.nyu.edu)
Rabia Ahmed rabia.ahmed@stern.nyu.edu Supporting Stern Admissions
1st Year Officer Positions • 1st year VP of Alumni 1 Position • 1st year VP of Academic Events 2 Positions • 1st year VP’s of Corporate Relations 2 Positions • 1st year VP’s of Social Events 2 Positions (Fulfilled) • 1st year VP of Technology (Webmaster) 1 Position
Simple application requirements • Apply for max. 2 positions in order of preference • Send e-mail to laba@stern.nyu.edu with resume AND one paragraph stating why do you want to join LABA • Needs to be a 1st year officer to later run for president in the next year election
The process will be fast Process: ~1½ week Nomination Selection Communication • Send an email to LABA indicating your interest • Deadline to send email is: • Monday Sep 25th 08:00 PM • Every 2nd year VP will interview candidates for their areas (9/26~9/28) • Officers will meet and decide on candidates (9/29) • Everyone will be communicated of the decision via phone or email • Friday Sep 29th
Important Dates More information in our website: www.stern.nyu.edu/~laba
Q & A Questions?Preguntas?Perguntas?