[MBA-FT-Students] MBA-SA Announcements for 31 January 2014

[Michael Kowalski]

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Students and colleagues,

Here are your announcements for Friday, 31 January 2014.

*MBA Student Association Survey*
To gather your thoughts and ideas of what is important for your student
experience, the MBA-SA has made a quick 1-2 minute survey to capture what
is important to you!
Wanna spend more time at large companies touring? What about a Microsoft
Project/PMP Prep course at ONE so you can take the CAPM or PMP? Maybe an
onsite Six-Sigma Green Belt program for the summer? Quickbooks training
sessions?!

Every one of the things listed adds *VALUE* to a company and increases both
your overall worth in *SALARY* and your potential to get *HIRED*. Take the
survey and tell us what you want.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1MBa6YZMUS-Q6qMbbAs6n-eiFJ-f5iKwOACi_qCv5dlo/viewform
*Facebook Page*
The MBA-SA has developed a Facebook page. Like and Follow for updates and
news about MBA-SA events and opportunities.

www.facebook.com/clemsonmbasa
*OrgSync*
OrgSync is a college/university based network that serves as a bulletin
board, online forum, information sharing, and collaborative planning event
site is maintained by Clemson University. The MBA program has a page within
OrgSync for the sole use of our program. Why is this important??
OrgSync will connect you now and KEEP you connected to the MBA program long
after you graduate. You will not get MBA emails or even have your
clemson.edu mailing address forever. But you WILL have OrgSync access for
the rest of your life.

We are overhauling our page now and are opening registration at the link
below. You will also get an invite via your clemson.edu address. If you
want to stay connected as an alumni *SIGN UP.*

*https://orgsync.com/23248/chapter <https://orgsync.com/23248/chapter>*


*Philanthropy*

*Clemson MBA Student Association Outstanding Citizenship Award*

 The Clemson MBA Outstanding Citizenship Award will be awarded to the
student who takes the most active role in philanthropy events this semester
and exemplifies the Clemson spirit of service to the community. The award
will be based on a points system for philanthropic activities completed
during the semester. In addition to being recognized with the Outstanding
Citizenship award the student who participates in the most philanthropy
events this semester will receive a $75 gift certificate to the Table 301
Restaurant Group.



*Citizenship Points:*

1 point=A student will receive one point for every item donated to that
month's donation drive. Please email Lesley Horton at
Lesleyh at Clemson.eduwith a brief description of the items donated to
receive credit for your
donation.



10 points=A student will receive ten points for attending a joint
social/philanthropy event. (example: The MBA Christmas party that
benefitted Toys for Tots). Please email Lesley Horton at
Lesleyh at Clemson.eduto confirm attendance.



15 points=A student will receive fifteen points for volunteering and
attending a philanthropy event listed in the weekly student association
newsletter. Please email Lesley Horton at Lesleyh at Clemson.edu to confirm
your attendance at these events.



Point totals will be published with the Student Association newsletter on
the last Friday of every month.  All part time and full time MBA students
are eligible to win the award. The current Clemson MBA Student Association
executive leadership team members are not eligible for consideration.


*Donation Drive for February: Greenville County Animal Care*



*Attention Animal Lovers!* February is your chance to help the homeless and
in-need pets in our community. This month our donation drive will benefit
Greenville County Animal Care. Greenville County Animal Care takes in over
20,000 homeless and forgotten pets every year and is in need of unopened
dry/canned puppy, kitten, cat and dog food, kitty litter, unopened dog/cat
treats, blankets, sheets, hand towels and dog/cat toys.  Our donation box
will be located in the 6th floor student lounge for the entire month of
February.

Please consider making a donation this month to help a pet not as lucky as
your own.  All donations will receive points towards the Clemson MBA
Student Association Outstanding Citizenship Award. Please email
Lesleyh at Clemson.edu with a description of the items donated to receive your
point credit!


*Upcoming Events: Tomorrow-Saturday, February 1st*

The MBA-SA has partnered to volunteer with *Annie's House* (a Sustaining
Way non-profit) in the past, and the organization has reached out and asked
the Clemson MBA program to help promote attendance for their big
fundraising event, "Man vs. Machine," on Saturday, February 1st at 12pm at
First Baptist Church in Greenville. "Man vs. Machine," is a wood-splitting
contest to raise funds for emergency heating and weatherization efforts in
the Upstate. This event is a wonderful opportunity to positively impact the
local community and have some fun in the process!

Please visit the "Man vs. Machine" page the next time you are on Facebook
at https://www.facebook.com/manvsmachine2013 and/or visit the Sustaining
Way website (http://sustainingway.org/ ) to make a donation to this
important initiative.



Please contact Lesley Horton at Lesleyh at clemson.edu for any additional
questions about volunteering or attending. We hope to see you there!

All volunteers for this event will receive 15 points towards the
Outstanding Citizenship Award!



*Additional Opportunities to Volunteer this Weekend:*

GHS Swamp Rabbit Clean-up Project:  9am-12pm, Saturday February 1st. The
Greater Greenville Parks Foundation will clear debris from the trail
corridor near the Roe Ford Crossing above Furman University. Click the link
below for more information and to register online.

http://greatergreenvilleparksfoundation.org/volunteer-2/ghsswamprabbitfeb1/



All volunteers will receive 15 points towards the Outstanding Citizenship
Award for attending this event.





*Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities:*



February 15th-Trail Day at Pleasant Ridge Park.
http://greatergreenvilleparksfoundation.org/volunteer-2/pleasant-ridge-trail-day-february-15/

March 15th-Trail Day plus Ride & Stay at Pleasant Ridge Park

March 21st-Midnight and Magnolia 5k run benefiting the American Cancer
Society. http://www.moonlight5k.com/



*March of Dimes Cut-Out Campaign*



To benefit the March of Dimes we will be selling cut-outs for $1. Please
come by the Town Hall meeting on Monday, February 3rd to purchase your
cut-out.  If you are unable to attend the Town Hall meeting you may also
purchase a cut-out on Wendesday, February 5th from 5:15-6:00 in the
6thfloor student lounge.



One point towards the Outstanding Citizenship Award will be awarded for
each cut-out purchased.

*Textbook Exchange*
If you dropped off a text book for sale in the MBA-SA exchange two weeks
ago -- the exchange is over! Come pick up your books/money!

Please come to room 738 to pick up your books and/or money from the book
exchange by the *last day of February*. Failure to do so by this date will
result in books and/or money being used as a donation by the Student
Association, and no refund will be provided. The office is open on Mon &
Tues 11:00- 5:00 and Thurs 10:00-2:00. If you need to schedule a pick-up
outside of these house, please contact Sydney at swyatt at clemson.edu.
 *Networking and Professional Development*

Shawn Daughhetee is the newest member of the MBA-SA Exec team. She has
placed special emphasis on connecting the MBA program to the multiple
business networking and professional development events in and around
Greenville and the upstate. This column is a two-week snap shot of whats
going on in the business community. Follow the links below or contact Shawn
at sdaughh at clemson.edu <sdaughh at g.clemson.edu>


*February 4th*
Non-Profit Alliance: Keeping Events Legal, Profitable, and Fun
A panel of event planners and vendors discuss putting on events.
Greenville Chamber
12 pm - 1:30 pm
http://web.greenvillechamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=4377



*February 5th*
2014 Manufacturers Roundtable - Healthcare Strategies
Manufacturers meet to discuss topical interests.
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
12 pm - 1:30 pm
https://greenvillesccoc.wliinc26.com/events/2014-Manufacturers-Roundtable-Healthcare-Strategies-4327/details



*February 11th*
Business Before Hours
Monthly breakfast for Chamber members.
Commerce Club of Greenville
7:30 am - 9 am
https://greenvillesccoc.wliinc26.com/events/Business-Before-Hours-4262/details



*February 11th*
Introduction to PULSE
Event for new members and those interested in finding out more about PULSE.
Greenville Chamber
5:30 pm - 7 pm
http://www.greenvillepulse.com/events/



*February 12th*
Small Business Owners' Forum - "Predictable Revenue"
Small Business owners meet to network and discuss important issues.
Greenville Chamber
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
https://greenvillesccoc.wliinc26.com/events/Small-Business-Owners%27-Forum-Predictable-Revenue-4344/details



*February 12th*
Young Professional Toastmasters
Meet 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month to network and improve business
skills.
Commerce Club
6 pm
http://yptm.toastmastersclubs.org/



*February 13th*
125th Annual Meeting
The 2014 Greenville Chamber Annual Meeting.
TD Convention Center
5:30 pm
http://www.greenvillechamber.org/annual-meeting.php
*Town Hall*
The Town Hall is next week!  On *Monday February 3rd, at 5:00pm in the 7th
Floor B-Hive*. Everyone is welcomed to come and learn about the MBA-SA, our
goals for the semester and our events. You will also be able to express
your thoughts about the program and your concerns, needs, and comments as a
student body. The MBA-SA will collect your comments and present them the
MBA staff the following week. Dinner and refreshments will be available.

*MBA Student Seeking Rental*

MBA Candidate Arifur Rhaman has a two bedroom house in downtown Greenville
that has a vacancy.



The space is located just behind the Public Library in downtown.


Details of the place are:

Rent: $355/ month per person.
Water: Free of charge
Electricity: Included.
Internet: $20/month per person.
Washer Dryer : Not available.

Kitchen : Share.

Bathroom : Share.

Total expenses per month for one person is $355+$20=$375 all included. The
house is in a very good condition and is not furnished.



If anyone is interested, please contact mdarifr at clemson.edu
arif.granton at gmail.com or call 864 603 8259.


*February 2014 MBA-SA Calendar*
Feb 1 - Annie's House Volunteer Event
Feb 1 - GHS Swamp Rabbit Clean Up Event
Feb 3 - Town Hall Meeting
Feb 15 - GHS Bike Trail Clean Up Event

Have a great weekend!


-- 
v/r

Michael R. Kowalski
MBA Candidate
Clemson University

(c) 708.932.4227
mrk at clemson.edu

   - *www.linkedin.com/in/mrkowalski/
   <http://www.linkedin.com/in/mrkowalski/>*
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