MBA Alumni Society Planning Meeting I July 15, 2008

Agenda Introductions Meeting Objectives Strategic Planning Wrap Up

Introductions Name, Company, Title Board Involvement What’s your motivation?

Meeting Objectives Establish Meeting Schedule Communicate Strategy & Structure Gather Recommendations Establish concrete goals/objectives for the society Prioritize by urgency and ease of execution Align goals with achievable timeframes (ST/MT/LT objectives) Finalize role descriptions and expectations

Meeting Schedule Annual Business Meeting – January Quarterly Board Meeting – April Quarterly Board Meeting– July Quarterly Board Meeting – October Select Days (Tues, Thurs etc.) Select Week (1 st, 3 rd etc.) Select Times (6-8pm?) Annual Board Retreat??? Alumni MBA Refresh???

Strategy Vision To become recognized as the most valuable and influential alumni network in Orange County, by providing students, alumni, faculty and friends of the Society with the contacts and resources they need to succeed. Mission To enhance the value and visibility of Chapman’s MBA program and MBA graduates Values CPR C haracter - P eople - R esults Methods Networking, Promotion & Partnership

Strategic Planning Establish concrete goals/objectives for the society Prioritize by urgency and ease of execution Align goals with achievable timeframes (ST/MT/LT objectives)

Workout Brainstorm –Anything goes, we’re generating ideas, enthusiasm and momentum Create Solutions –Obstacles are irrelevant, if the goal is compelling we can solve for the problems Maintain Focus –Present your ideas as they relate to our Vision, Mission, Values & Methods. Link to Function –Attempt to identify which key area would potentially be responsible for managing your idea to completion

Goals & Objectives What are the key needs/demands of MBA Alumni/Students that we must meet? What strategic areas require development? What resources/tools/materials must be developed? What ideas will form the springboard for planning our activities? What will the MBA Society look like in 1,3,5 years?

Prioritization Urgency What objectives must be accomplished in order to move forward? Value What objectives, when achieved, create the greatest value? Growth What objectives will serve to drive future growth and success? “The epitome of good design is not when nothing else can be added, but rather, when nothing else can be taken away.”

Alumni Relations Public Relations Marketing & Comm. TechnologyEvents Short Range (<12 mos.) Class Committee Member Application PR Committee Notable Alumni Career Development Marketing Committee Society Brochure Web Content Technology Committee Database Web Presence Events Committee 12 month Calendar Preferred Vendors Medium Range (12-36 mos.) Membership TargetsSociety Newsletter Interactive Website Community Events Long Range (>36 mos.) Etc. Complete the Planning Matrix Recruit delegates & establish committees Assign tangible tasks with well defined deliverables & deadlines

Wrap Up

Coming Attractions Summer Networking Event – May 30 th ~35 Attendees Networking Event – June 27 th ~ 50 Attendees Launch Angels Game w/ Board of Counselors – August 23 rd CUAA Wine Tasting Event – August 28 th MBAA Networking Event – August 29 th Fall MBAA Career Roundtable – September ASBE Opening Bell - September Networking Event – October Quarterly Board Meeting - October Networking Event - November Economic Forecast – December MBAA/MBAS Holiday Party – December Spring Annual Business Meeting – January Networking Event – February Networking Event – March Networking Event – April Quarterly Board Meeting - April

Opportunities Join the Young Alumni President’s Circle ($100) Register with the Career Alumni Network (CAN) Volunteer Your Time –Career Management Center –Dinner for Eight, BizSnapShot, Mentoring –Informational Interviewing; Resume Critiques –Advise on Student Competition Projects (ACG, SIFE) Generate Employee Referrals –Forward openings and application procedures to Alexis Woods at CMC –Earn Cash…which is just as good as money