1. INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS Student chapter 2015-16

2. Agenda
Welcome – Jennifer Carrow – President, Student Chapter GVSU
Intro to IMA – Paulette Ratliff-Miller – Student Advisor
GVSU – Jennifer Carrow
Questions and ideas

3. Intro to IMA
IMA Website

4. Scholarships
Availability
Previous Success

5. Past Conferences 2010 – took 2 students to Anaheim, CA
2011 – took 3 students to Cincinnati, OH
2012 – took 4 students to San Antonio, TX
2013 – took 8 students to Charlotte, NC
2014 – took 10 students to Indianapolis, IN
2015 – This could be you in Orlando, FL

7. 16th Annual Student Leadership Conference
The conference is to be held on November 12-14, 2015, at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL.  It offers students the opportunity to explore new directions for their careers. For more details, visit
 For three days, attendees will be inspired by speakers, create new relationships, and connect with industry leaders in a dynamic, friendly environment. Through educational and insightful presentations, students will be offered the opportunity to learn more about the value of the CMA® (Certified Management Accountant) certification, networking strategies, and leadership development. 

9. Competitions

10. Other resources
Webinars
Journals

11. NETWORKING Grand Rapids Chapter Meetings
September – BDO Revenue Recognition
October – Excel Risks and Best Practices
November – Tax Update
December – Kids Food Basket (Volunteering)

12. IMA @ GVSU Officers – Elections at next meeting
President
President Elect (Vice President) *must be available for next semester
Treasurer
Director of Communications
Director of Activities
Director of Recruiting
Director at Large
Positions will be for 1 semester but automatically renewable for another

13. IMA @ GVSU Dues Requirements $10 per semester
$25 IMA (international) membership
Requirements
Seidman student
5 hours community service
Must register with IMA
Cannot miss more than 2 meetings per semester
NOTE: no GPA or credit hour requirements

14. IMA @ GVSU Meetings Every two weeks Speakers Plant tours Activities
Volunteer opportunities

15. PAST Plant Tours
Includes:
Steelcase
Hudsonville Ice Cream
Stryker

16. PAST SPEAKERS Includes: FBI Koetze Nuts Excell experts
IMA representatives

17. PAST VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Habitat for Humanity
Comprenew

18. Thank you for coming, don’t forget to sign in!
The End
Thank you for coming, don’t forget to sign in!