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.  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:

Who we are …  Over 15 countries represented  Various background and interests  12 Soccer World Cup titles # of members Class

… Who we are PresidentIgor MeskelisBrazil VP FinanceDaniel Leme Brazil VP’s Academic & Professional Events Roberto Miranda Lorena Reich Brazil Argentina VP’s Recruiting Sebastián Acuto Carlos Villareal Argentina Mexico VP’s Alumni Relations Juan Martin Aguiar Matias Brechner Argentina Uruguay VP’s Social Events Joao Luiz Bueno Javed Siddique Brazil USA VP’s Part Time Carlos Pena Fernando Salazar Ecuador Mexico

1.Alumni Project 2.Career & Networking 3.Keep up the good things What we want to accomplish More information in our website:

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:

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:

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: - 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… 1 st 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:

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 Spirit What we want to accomplish Need all LABA members involvement ! More information in our website: 1 st 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:

Last Party SPRING ~600 people More information in our website:

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 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 Events2 positions 1st year VP of Recruiting2 positions 1st year VP of Social Events2 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 to with resume AND 1 paragraph stating why wants to join 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 CommunicationSelectionNomination Send an to LABA indicating your interest (Select more than one position if you want) Deadline to send 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 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?

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