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Welcome Class of 2006!!! September 14, 2004
Welcome Class of 2006!!! September 14, 2004
Agenda
1. Our mission
2. Who we are
3. What we want to accomplish
4. How to become a member
5. 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
More information in our website: www.stern.nyu.edu/~laba
Who we are …
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Over 15 countries represented
Various background and interests
12 Soccer World Cup titles
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… Who we are
President Igor Meskelis Brazil
VP Finance Daniel Leme Brazil
VP’s Academic & ProfessionalEvents
Roberto MirandaLorena Reich
BrazilArgentina
VP’s Recruiting Sebastián AcutoCarlos Villareal
ArgentinaMexico
VP’s Alumni Relations Juan Martin AguiarMatias Brechner
ArgentinaUruguay
VP’s Social Events Joao Luiz BuenoJaved Siddique
BrazilUSA
VP’s Part Time Carlos PenaFernando Salazar
EcuadorMexico
1. Alumni Project
2. Career & Networking
3. Keep up the good things
What we want to accomplish
More information in our website: www.stern.nyu.edu/~laba
VP Finance - Daniel Leme
• 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
What we want to accomplish
More information in our website: www.stern.nyu.edu/~laba
VP Academic & Professional Events – Roberto Miranda / Lorena Reich
• Global Business Conference – March, 2005
– Organization traditionally led by LABA and EMA
– Last year’s keynote speaker: Stanley Fisher (for this year not yet confirmed)
– LABA Members get a discount
• Possible Conference on Latin America in conjunction with other top b-schools (Columbia, Tuck and others)
• Brown Bag Lunches
– Explore issues of interest in Latin A./Spain by inviting leading experts
– Invite members of companies/banks to network and explore recruiting opportunities
What we want to accomplish
More information in our website: www.stern.nyu.edu/~laba
VP Recruiting – Sebastián Acuto / Carlos Villareal
• Help students be better prepared for the recruiting process- Review resumes and prepare resume book- Organize latin american-specific recruiting panels to get insights from MBA2s- Organize mock interviews- Advise MBA1s throughout the process
• Maximize networking opportunities for our members- Organize a career fair trip to Texas- Organize events with prospect companies in Latam and US
What we want to accomplish
More information in our website: www.stern.nyu.edu/~laba
- Collaborate with the creation and distribution of LABA’s Resume book- Organize and promote MBA2 recruiting panels- Assist in the organization of the trip to Texas
…a great networking opportunity…
1st year VP Recruiting
VP Alumni - Juan Martin Aguiar / Matias Brechner
• Enhance the LABA Alumni database – Already in progress
• Organize Alumni events in Latin America – NYC, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and Peru
during Fall 2004 and Spring 2005
• Coordinate the services that LABA can provide to its country members – Web pages
per region, alumni directory and contact list, etc.
• Help recruiting to reach potential local job opportunities for students
What we want to accomplish
More information in our website: www.stern.nyu.edu/~laba
VP Social Events – João Leandro Bueno / Javed Siddique
• Promote 2 LABA Parties (one in each semester)
• Organize 2 LABA Beer Blasts (one in each semester) dates TBD
• SAVE THE DATE: FIRST LABA PARTY
September 30th@ Spirit
What we want to accomplish
Need all LABA members
involvement !
More information in our website: www.stern.nyu.edu/~laba
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!!!!!!!!!!!!…
VP Part Time – Carlos A. Pena / Fernando Salazar
• 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
What we want to accomplish
More information in our website: www.stern.nyu.edu/~laba
Last Party
SPRING~600 people
More information in our website: www.stern.nyu.edu/~laba
How to become a member
A lifetime investment of
$ 25 that gives you
• Discounts in 4 LABA Parties
• Discounts in 2 Global Conferences
• 2 Resume Books
• Preparation for recruiting process
• Alumni Networking
• More....
Payment in cash to Daniel Leme - VP of Finance or on-line
You can enroll now
If you decide to enroll later just send an email to Daniel (dl725)
How to become a 1st year officer
• 1st year VP´s of Alumni (Country Directors) 2~5 positions
• 1st year VP´s of Academic Events 2 positions
• 1st year VP of Recruiting 2 positions
• 1st year VP of Social Events 2 positions
• 1st year VP of Technology (Webmaster) 1 position
How to become a 1st year officer
Nomination/Election Rules
1. Apply for max. 2 positions in order of preference
2. Send e-mail to laba@stern.nyu.edu with resume AND 1 paragraph stating why wants to join LABA
3. Needs to be a 1st yr officer to later run for president in the next election
How to become a 1st year officer
Process, aprox. ~1 week
CommunicationSelection Nomination
• Send an email to LABA indicating your interest (Select more than one position if you want)
• Deadline to send email is:
Sep 19th 05:00 PM
• Every 2nd year VP will interview candidates for their areas (9/20~9/22)
• Officers will meet and decide on candidates (9/23)
• Everyone will be communicated of the decision via phone or email
Sep 24th Friday
Improvements from last year
• New LABA Website
• More coordination, organization and sense of belonging
• Increased presence of LABA within Stern Community and Administration
• LABA gifts:
•Pens
•Water Bottle
•Card Case
• Better interaction with alumni (database upgrade in progress)
• Preparation for more events
•Conferences
•Recruiting
•Houston Trek
•Alumni (local countries)
• What else would you add or delete?
Questions?
Preguntas?
Perguntas?