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We believe in developing you as a proessional,and growing
together as one amily
Daniel Zamora Speaks About LeadershipDuring the meeting this
past Friday(October 15, 2010), we had DanielZamora, ALPFA FIUs
Consulting O-cer come in and speak about Leader-ship.
McGladrey, the th largest accountingrm also joined us that
evening, provid-ing members with the op en TingsI wish I knew in my
First Year as an Ac-
countant. As well as hosting an ice cream social.
Ice Cream Social Sponsored by Mc-Gladrey
Vol: 1 Issue : 8 October 17, 2010
Halloween Social Coming SoonWe will be having our yearly
Halloween Social this Saturday,October 23, 2010. Te event will
start at 7:00pm at Luis Meu-rices house. Address: 6800 SW 97th Ave.
Dont orget to wear
your Costume.
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MBAF On-Site Visit* Registration or this event has closed
RSVP is required to attend
Friday, October 22, 2010
5:00pm - 6:30pm
1001 Brickell Bay Drive (9th Floor)
Miami, FL 33131
Free parking available in the building.
About MBAF:
MBAF has casual Friday where we allow our employees to wear
jeans. wice a month we collect or a charity on casual Fridayand
charge our employees a minimum o $5 to wear jeans. I you would like
you all can come in jeans and donate to the charity,
which in this case is the Down Syndrome Association o Miami. We
will not look at anyone as being unproessional by not wear-ing
business attire!
With our decades o tradition, MBAF is led by a proessional team
o CPAs and consultants that oer individuals, entrepre-neurs,
private and public corporations, and not or prot clients EXCEPIONAL
VALUE-ADDED through their hands-onservice, business experience,
industry knowledge and technical expertise.
Teir ofces are located in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Boca Raton,
Orlando, Baltimore, Boulder, and India. For more inormation onthe
rm, please visit www.mbacpa.com.
- Catherine M. Pea
ALPFA Halloween Social
Saturday, October 23,2010
Starts at 7:00pm
6800 SW 97th Ave
Miami, FL 33173
(Luis Meurices House)
Wear Costumes!
Whats Happening Tis Week?- Upcoming On-Site Visit &
Social
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Daniel ZamoraLast Friday, we had guest speaker Daniel Zamora,
currently our Consulting Ofcer, sharehis belies on leadership.
Danny was able to share some o the main characteristics thatthe
majority o leaders have, and that ellow members have as well. No
matter what youhave holding you back rom the past, you need to
orget it and move orward, said Danny
I you have any questions or Danny, you may contact him at:
[email protected]
McGladreyCurrently the th largest accounting rm, McGladrey has
multiple opportunities avail-able. Some o the main services oered
are audit, tax, and business consulting, each spread-ing out into
more specic elds. During the presentation, ALPFA members were given
asummary o the op en Tings I wish I knew in my First Year as an
Accountant. Telist can be ound on the ollowing page.
Ater McGladreys presentation this past week, they had an ice
cream networking sessionMembers were given the opportunity to
network with the proessionals and have ice creamat the same time.
Te proessionals were able to give members a one on one description
otheir daily duties and explain how McGladrey ts in with each o
their individual liestyles
More inormation on McGladrey is available at:
www.mcgladrey.com
S Sports Bar & GrillMembers had a great time at the social
this past Friday, some relaxing ater a hard weeko class and others
resting rom interviews. ALPFA Idol gave members the opportunityto
truly express their singing capabilities, showing others that
accountants can sing too.
Last Week- Daniel Zamora & Leadership- McGladrey & Ice
Cream Networking
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op en Tings I wish I knew inmy First Year as an Accountant-
McGladrey Presentation
10. What a Real Job is Like - Syed
9. Te Importance o Prooreading - Brett
8. Te Difculty o Studying or the CPA - Matt
7. Te Importance o Good Documentation - Valerie
6. Te Learning Curve - Zary
5. Its ok not to know everything - Kathy Leal
4. Ask Questions and Ask or help - Adriana
3. ime Management - Matt
2. Communicate Eectively - Valerie
1. Not Retaining more rom School - Zary
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MBAF On-Site Visit* Registration or this event has closed
RSVP is required to attend
Friday, October 22, 2010
5:00pm - 6:30pm
ALPFA Halloween Social (Dont Forget your Costume)Saturday,
October 23,2010
Starts at 7:00pm
6800 SW 97th Ave
Miami, FL 33173
Upcoming Events & Recommendations
More Events:
I you would like to write or the newsletter or write your ALPFA
Storyplease e-mail us at:
[email protected]
Need updates on events? Need to contact a ellow member or
assistance?Look no urther and get connected through www.alpau.org I
you havenot registered, the link can be ound on the bottom right o
the website.
Check out Albums, Events, and more.
For imes & Locations Visit:http://alpafu.org/calendar
Stay Up to Date with
Career Management ServicesWorkshop & Inormation Session
Dates, imes, & Locationshttp://careers.fu.edu
Light the Night WalkTursday, October 21
7:00pm - 10:00pmLeukemia & Lymphoma Society
w/ Ernst & YoungVolunteers needed:
10am 3pm , 5-10pm shits
Contact Kyle: [email protected]
Shake-A-Leg Miami (SALM)raining and Clean-Up
Sunday, October 2410:00am - 6:00pm
6260 S Bayshore Drive Miami, FL 3312910 points
Makes you eligible or Blue Angels AirshowContact Eric:
[email protected]
Bake Sale Fundraiseruesday, October 26 9:00am - 3:00pm
Graham Center (GC) at FIU South Campus15 points or
volunteering
5 points per each goody you bringContact Michelle:
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General Meeting
October 15, 2010
MBAF On-Site Visit*
Next Friday, October 22nd
1001 Brickell Bay Drive, 9th Floor Miami, FL 33131
Free parking available in the building
*RSVP has closed for this event.
Understanding the
Limits of Financial Reform
Jos Gabilondo
October 19, 2010
12:30 PM
RDB 1000
RSVP: [email protected]
Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Banking & Beyond Information Session
Monday, November 8, 2010
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
RSVP by November 1, 2010
gs.com/careers/campusevents
Volunteers Needed
CPE Workshops
October 23, 29 & 30
Americas Venture Capital Conference
5 volunteers neededNovember 17 &18
Email: [email protected]
Fundraiser This Monday
When?
Monday, October 18th
Any Time
Where?Beacon Center
87th Avenue & 13th Terrace
How?
Contact: Michelle Merz
[email protected]
954.319.3157
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How The Point System Works???
ALPFA Members:
Must take a picture at Chilis with the flyer (earn 15)
People You Invite:
Must take flyer with them (5 Points per Flyer)
Remember!!! Add FULL NAME in Red Coupon
Volunteers:
To pass flyers around campus and local offices(Earn 10
points)
Contact: Michelle Merz
[email protected]
954.319.3157
Bake Sale Fundraiser
Tuesday, October 26th Graham Center (GC)
9:00am 3:00pm
15 Points for Volunteering
5 Points per each goody you bring
Community Service Events
Light the Night Walk: Thursday, Oct. 21st
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society w/ Ernst & Young
Walk: 7:00pm
Volunteers needed: 10am 3pm , 5-10pm shifts
Shake-A-Leg: Sunday, Oct. 24th
Sail Boat Training & Cleanup Event
Blue Angels: Wings Over Homestead 11/6 & 7
Start! Heart Walk: Saturday, Oct. 30th
American Heart Association w/ KPMG
Walk begins at 9:00a.m
Costume Contest, Health Screenings, Free Food
Shake-A-Leg
Miami
(SALM)
Volunteer Project
What is Shake-A-Leg? Volunteering Opportunities
Salm Training & Cleanup
October 24th
Blue Angels Air Show
November 6-7th
Winder Sailing Camp
December 27-30th
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SALM Training and CleanupOctober 24th, 2010
Required for Air Show
attendance Sailing training
Time: TBA
Cleanup
Follows training/lunch
break period
Clearing materials for
upcoming event
Blue Angels Air Show
November 6-7th
Event through SALM for Blue Angels Air ShowLocated at Homestead
Air Force Base
Various jobs to be filled
Winter Camp Program
Special four-dayprogram taking placeover winter
break(12/27-12/30)
Requires committedvolunteers
Various activities spreadover a four-day periodfor
underprivilegedchildren/students
Other Volunteering Opportunities
SALM is always
looking for
committed people
Weekday education
programs
Able-Bodied (AB)
volunteers
experienced with
sailing
Volunteer Perks
Discounts on SALM Membership & SailingRentals
Priority on spots available for events
Networking!
Thank You
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Social
Saturday, October 23,2010 at 7:00PM
6800 SW 97th Ave (Luis Meurices House)
Wear Costumes!
Mini Social!
Sports Bar
Friday after our meeting- October 15, 2010
Relax and get to know each other!
Mentorship Program
Mentee- new members
Mentors- past members
Email us at:
[email protected]
Recap for ALPFA
CSO Point Opportunities
Chilis Fundraiser (Monday)
Mentorship Program (Still Time to Apply)
Vice-President of Finance ([email protected])
Halloween Social (Saturday, October 23rd)
Mini Social (Tonight)
No meeting next week (MBAF Visit)
Guest Speaker
Daniel Zamora
Consulting Officer
ALPFA Miami New
Student Chapter
Development Director
National Student of the
Year 2009
