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Latin American Business Association
Latin American Business Association
Welcome Class of 2008!!! September 19, 2006
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
Our Mission…
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.
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.
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…
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Over 15 countries represented
Various background and interests
13 Soccer World Cup titles
# of Members
Class
Class of 2007
LatAm56%
Europe9%
USA35%
Our goals for 2005-2006
We planned many exciting events
Social
NYU-Columbia LABA Mixer
LABA SOs Happy Hour
LABA sponsored Beer Blast
LABA Party
Welcome Lunch
Career
Industry Educational Lunches
LABA Corporate Presentation
Diversity Breakfast
Research Presentation
Mock Interviews
International Alumni Mixer
AcademicPassport Day
Global Business Conference
Social Events
• Promote 2 LABA Parties (one in each semester)
• Fall LABA Party
• Spring LABA Party
• Organize 2 LABA Beer Blasts (one in each semester)
John DayGustavo Petrei
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!!!!!!!!!!!!…
LABA Party preview
Corporate Relations
• 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
Paulo Moreira
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
• 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
Ignacio Vollmer
1st year VP’s Alumni
• Collaborate with LABA Alumni database enhancements• Collaborate with the Alumni mixer• Facilitate interaction with alumni
Academic Events
• 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
Javier Ardila
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
• 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
Juan Gaviria
Technology
• 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
Michelle Rizk
Part-Time Students
• 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
Cruz Gamboa
A lifetime investment of
$ 25 that gives you
• Discounts in 2 LABA Parties
• Discounts in Global Business Conference
• LABA Social Events
• LABA specific Corporate Presentations
• Preparation for recruiting process
• Alumni Networking
• More....
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 ([email protected])
Becoming a member is easy
• 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
1st Year Officer Positions
1. Apply for max. 2 positions in order of preference
2. Send e-mail to [email protected] with resume AND one paragraph stating why do you want to join LABA
3. Needs to be a 1st year officer to later run for president in the next year election
Simple application requirements
Process: ~1½ week
CommunicationSelection Nomination
• 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
The process will be fast
More information in our website: www.stern.nyu.edu/~laba
Important Dates
Event DateNYU-Columbia LABA Mixer Sep 20, 2006
LABA sponsored Beer Blast Sep 28, 2006
LABA Party Sep 28, 2006
LABA SOs Happy Hour Sep 29, 2006
LABA Corporate Presentation 6:00PM Oct 3, 2006
Columbia LABA Party Oct 12, 2006
Diversity Breakfast Oct 17, 2006
Welcome Lunch Oct, 2006
Questions?
Preguntas?
Perguntas?
Q & A
