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 (jg1759@stern.nyu.edu)

Becoming a member is easy

Supporting Stern Admissions

Rabia Ahmedrabia.ahmed@stern.nyu.edu

• 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 laba@stern.nyu.edu 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