 What is PMA? ◦ Structure ◦ Accomplishments ◦ Exciting Opportunities  Icebreaker  Meet the Executive Board (Plus Upcoming Events)  Active Membership

 “To prepare members for the realities and challenges of the corporate world and to provide members with an opportunity to develop leadership and managerial skills through philanthropic and organizational activities”  Accomplish our mission via: ◦ Team Building Activities ◦ Professional Development Events ◦ Philanthropic Events ◦ Social Events

 Every other Monday at 6pm ◦ 1 hour long  Recap of past events  Upcoming events  Team Building Activity  Committee Meetings ◦ Corporate Relations ◦ Community Service ◦ Social ◦ THON

 Assign point values to the various events one can attend ◦ Ranges from 5 points for typical events, to 15 points for time- consuming events  Must have at least 50 points at end of semester  Must attend one event for each committee  Must Pay Dues ◦ $20 due 10/28 ◦ If you turn them in by 9/30, you will get 5 points!

 End of semester awards for those with most points ◦ Platinum, Gold, Silver members  Competition with the Executive Board ◦ Beat an exec, and there will be consequences for them!

 Smeal Awards ◦ 2011 – Most Collaborative ◦ 2012 – Most Improved ◦ 2013 – Most Innovative Program  Project Management Program

 Give members a chance to take the lead on projects with organizations ◦ Organizations and businesses downtown ◦ Other student organizations  There will be an application and interview process to determine Project Managers for specific projects  Project Management Speaker Series

 First project – Global Entrepreneurship Week ◦ Linda Feltman of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) runs event ◦ November 18 th -24 th ◦ Wants help with organization, marketing, new events, etc.  Look for applications in future listserv s  Linda will hopefully be our first Speaker in late September!

 Meet with an exec board member or senior member of PMA throughout the semester to discuss being successful at Penn State and in your career  Open to anyone who would like to join  Tell an Exec Board member if you are interested at end of the meeting

 Red - If they made a movie of your life, what would it be about and which actor would you want to play you?  Yellow - If you were an ice cream flavor, which one would you be and why?  Orange - What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten?  Pink – Come up with an adjective that describes you that starts with the same first letter as your name (Jubilant James)

 Shaun Knight  Wenpin Tsai

 Background: ◦ Batavia, NY – Buffalo Bills fan :’( ◦ Senior majoring in Supply Chain ◦ Studied Abroad Summer 2011 ◦ Camping!  Responsibilities ◦ Strategic Plan and Meetings ◦ Run General Meetings ◦ Oversee Executive Board ◦ Communications Within Smeal

 Background: ◦ Honey Brook, PA ◦ Senior majoring in Finance ◦ PMA Member since Sophomore year ◦ Also work with Penn State Finance Society  Responsibilities: ◦ Run Operational Executive Board Meetings ◦ Team Building Activities ◦ Consult with President

 Background ◦ Allentown, PA ◦ Senior majoring in Finance ◦ Studied abroad in Italy ◦ PMA member since start of freshman year  Responsibilities ◦ Treasurer ◦ Generate and distribute the listserv s ◦ Membership Points System ◦ Communication between members and board

 Background  Senior Management major, Minors in IB and LER  Member of PMA since 2011  From Miami, FL  Responsibilities  Maintain Website – clubs.psu.edu/pma  Communicate with Alumni  Attend monthly BRT meetings

 Background ◦ From State College, PA ◦ Sophomore in Smeal ◦ Joined Fall 2012  Responsibilities ◦ Promotion of PMA events ◦ Re-Branding of PMA ◦ Promotional Merchandise

 Join a committee  Help plan and organize events for that committee  Still attend events for all of the different committees

 Background ◦ From Buffalo, NY ◦ Junior in Economics ◦ Joined Spring 2012  Upcoming events ◦ Red Cross Blood Drive (9/11) – Booth in Hub on 9/10 ◦ Dear Hero Program Item Drive ◦ Goodwill Clothing Drive ◦ Football Pool

 Have Fun!  But actually:  Get involved with the community  Look for possible fundraising opportunities with outside organizations  Co-planning and brainstorming events

 Background ◦ From Bethel Park, PA ◦ Senior majoring in Management; Minor in Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management ◦ Transferred from commonwealth campus: Penn State Erie, The Behrend College ◦ Member of PMA since Fall 2012 ◦ Had store internship at Kohl’s Department Stores this summer

 Responsibilities ◦ Build and Maintain Relationships with Companies ◦ Plan Corporate Events ◦ Run Corporate Relations Committee **Looking for members who want immediate leadership opportunities…please see me after meeting**  Events ◦ Resume Review Workshop – 9/11, 6 pm (5 points) ◦ Speaker Dr. Donald Hambrick – 9/25, 6 pm (5 points) ◦ PMA Networking Expo 9/17, 6pm (10 points)

 Facilitate networking between recruiters and other PMA members  Lead when participating in case competitions  And find prospective team members in PMA  Research companies and contacts throughout the semester  Brainstorm ideas for further corporate relations events

 Tuesday September 17, 2013  6:00-8:00pm Business Building Atrium  Great opportunity for networking with recruiters in a Business Casual setting.  27 GREAT companies attending this year  **Need member involvement to help with set up and clean up**

28 PMA Networking Expo Companies 2 Presented by the Professional Management Association

29 PMA Networking Expo Companies Presented by the Professional Management Association

 Background: ◦ Pittsburgh, PA ◦ Sophomore: Management Major/Economics and Psychology Minor ◦ Interned at Johnson &Johnson ◦ PMA member since 2012; Social Chair Spring 2012  Goals of the committee: ◦ Give members the chance to network with each other ◦ Inclusion of new members ◦ Plan a variety of social events that are fun and keep everyone involved ◦ Fundraising Events

 Welcome Back BBQ: ◦ September 13 th, 5-8 pm at Sunset Park (Walking Distance) ◦ Meet in the business building atrium at 4:45 pm to walk over together ◦ 5 points Coldstone Fundraiser ◦ September 18 th, 5-9 PM ◦ 2 Shifts; 3 people per shift  Welcome Back Social: ◦ September 20 th, 9:30-11:30 pm ($2) ◦ 616 East College Ave. Apt 201 ◦ 5 points

 Background ◦ Bosnia (Europe) ◦ Live in Carlisle, PA w/ mom and brother ◦ Hobbies – volleyball, running, hanging out with friends ◦ Sophomore, joined PMA last semester  Responsibilities ◦ Keep a strong relationship w/ Miller family  Plan visits, invite them to PMA events, communication over phone, FB ◦ Organize canning trips and alternative fundraisers through out the year ◦ Attend THON workshops

 Largest student-run philanthropy in the world  46 hour dance marathon, year- long effort  Raised more than $101 million benefiting the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital since 1977  Last year, raised record breaking $12.37 million  Takes place in February

Dakota Miller Parents Dave and Carol 10 years old Diagnosed with Leukemia in 2007 (at age 4) Loves Dinosaurs Very outgoing and energetic 3 rd year anniversary off treatment was August 23 rd !!

 Canning Trip #1 at our THON Family's home! (15 points) ◦ Friday, September 27th-Sunday September Lititz, PA  Dunk Tank Social September 19 7pm ◦ will be sent out with more information ◦ 5 pts  Dunk Tank Fundraiser benefiting THON ◦ Saturday, October 5th ◦ 10am-5pm, location: tbd  CONTACT: Adanela

 End of the semester reward  Free T-Shirt! ◦ If you buy one beforehand, we will reimburse you! **Looking for new t-shirt design! Let us know if you are interested!**  Resume Builder

 Go see different committee heads to learn more about the committees! PMA Office Hours: Tuesday 6pm, 220 Thomas

 9/10 – Blood Drive booth  9/11 – Blood Drive, Resume Review  9/13 – Kickoff BBQ  9/16 – General Meeting (104 Business, 6 pm)  9/17 – Networking Expo  9/25 – Professor Don Hambrick  9/27-29 – THON Canning Trip  9/30 – General Meeting

Thank You!