[Mba-nd-students] MBA-SA Announcements for Friday, 21 February 2014

[Michael Kowalski]

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*MBA-SA Executive Positions for Summer/Fall 2014 *

Interesting in building your resume? Want to be part of the MBA-SA team?
The MBA-SA is already looking past the Spring and into building a strong
board for the following semesters. If your interested, please contact
Sydney Wyatt at sydneykwyatt at gmail.com

*Facebook Page*

The MBA-SA Facebook page. Like it.

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. Sign up to stay connected.

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

*Philanthropy*

*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 is
benefitting 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 is located in the 6th floor student lounge and will be
there 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!

*Thank you to everyone who has already donated! If you have not done so
already, please email Lesley Horton at Lesleyh at clemson.edu with the number
of items you have donated so that your point totals can be updated.



*Mark Your Calendar! Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities:*


 *Tomorrow: Saturday, February 22nd-*Trees Greenville is looking for
volunteers to help plant trees on the GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail from
9am-11:30am. The event will take place between the intersection of West
Washington and Hampton Avenue. Please register using the link below and/or
email Lesley Horton at Lesleyh at clemson.edu for more information or if you
are interested in volunteering!

*http://www.treesgreenville.org/index.php/photos/*<http://www.treesgreenville.org/index.php/photos/>

Saturday, March 15th- Heroes Jam to Support the Troops (please see notes
below for further details!)

Friday, March 21st-Midnight 5k run benefitting the Relay for Life in
Greenville and Greer

 http://www.moonlight5k.com/


Each of these events is worth 15 points towards the Outstanding Citizenship
Award!



*Heroes Jam: Saturday, March 15th. Support the Troops!*


 Looking for a fun event over Spring Break? Head to the Heroes Jam on
Saturday, March 15th from 10am-3 pm!  The Heroes Jam outside the Hyatt
Regency in Downtown Greenville is a showcase of up and coming Nashville
Connection stars. This event is free, but they will be collecting donations
to go towards supporting the troops.

http://www.thenashvilleconnection.com/heroes-jam.php

Volunteers are also being sought to help with the organization's website.
Please email Lesleyh at clemson.edu if you are interested in helping out!

All students attending or volunteering at this event will receive fifteen
points towards the Outstanding Citizenship Award.




*March of Dimes Cut-Out Campaign*


 To benefit the March of Dimes we will be selling cut-outs for $1. Please
come by the 6th floor student lounge on Wednesday, February 26th between
and 5-6 pm to purchase your cut-out.

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



*Junior Achievement:*


 Help upstate students develop the skills they need to succeed in a
competitive economy. The Junior Achievement of Upstate South Carolina is
looking for volunteers to teach young people from kindergarten through
12thgrade about entrepreneurship, work readiness and financial
literacy.
Volunteers are able to choose school location, grade level and time to
teach. Each grade has their own corresponding curriculum and some middle
and high school grades have the ability to choose a curriculum according to
the subject it would be presented in (social studies, economics, etc.)
Please visit http://www.jaupstatesc.org  for more information and please
email Lesley Horton at Lesleyh at clemson.edu if you are interested in
volunteering for this great program.

Fifteen points towards the Outstanding Citizenship Award will be awarded
for each volunteer event attended with Junior Achievement.



*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.

The award will be based on the point system outlined below.


*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.



Park Heroes, our partner Trees Greenville needs volunteers to help plant
trees on the GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail this Saturday from 9am - 11:30am.  See
below for more information.  The link to register online is at the end.
This is not an official Park Hero project; however, Trees Greenville is a
huge partner with us and has planted hundreds of trees with volunteers
along the trail and in County parks.



*VOLUNTEER*



*Help us plant trees on the *

*GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail   *



*Saturday, February 22nd, 2014*



*Time:  *9 am -  11:30am



*Location:*  GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail, between the intersection of West
Washington and Hampton Ave.



*Park:  *Please park at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church (115 Cedar Lane Road).
 Their overflow parking lot can be accessed off of Old Bleachery Road.



*Planting Workshop for all Volunteers: *9am



*Description:  *Tree Planting.  Pre-drilled Holes.  No tree planting
experience necessary.  Family friendly.  All ages welcome.  Tools and
gloves provided.



*Tree Planting Sponsored by*



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*Click Link Below to Register.*



http://www.treesgreenville.org/index.php/photos/



*Social? Cocktails? *


*MBA SA St. Patrick's Day Social*


Thursday, March 13th- Come out and celebrate St. Patrick's Day and support
a wonderful cause! Our Spring Social will be held at Chicora Alley the
evening of Thursday, March 13th. Please wear green and bring an item to
donate to Support the Troops-our March donation drive event.  For this
donation drive we are collecting toiletries/personal care items (like
deodorant, toothpaste/brush, razors, lip balm, etc) packaged snack goods
(ones that won't expire soon like candy, energy bars, nuts, trail mix,
cookies, etc) and blank greeting cards or stationary.


You will receive one point towards the Outstanding Citizenship Award for
each item donated!

*Networking and Professional Development*

Want to be more involved in the community? Want to expand your network?
Check out the following organizations and Get Involved!

PULSE
Organization for Young Professionals to develop leadership skills and
network. Find out more about PULSE at the Intro to PULSE event Tuesday,
February 25 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at the Greenville Chamber Board Room.
http://www.greenvillepulse.com/

Young Professional Toastmasters
Organization for Young Professions to enrich communication and leadership
skills while networking.
http://yptm.toastmastersclubs.org/

Greenville Clemson Club
Local chapter of the Clemson Club which provides good fellowship for
alumni, IPTAY, and friends of Clemson University.
https://cualumni.clemson.edu/Page.aspx?pid=479

United Way Young Philanthropists
Organization for Young Professionals 40 and under to develop skills,
network, and give back to the community.
https://www.unitedwaygc.org/young_philanthropists.php


Professional Development Opportunities!

Interested in getting certifications like Six Sigma, PMP, and Project+?
Here are some opportunities for you!

Clemson's Engineering Department has a Six Sigma Training Program for
Working Professionals.
http://www.clemson.edu/ces/departments/ie/six_sigma/six_sigma_working_professionals/index.html

Clemson University Center for Corporate Learning is right here in our
building and they are an excellent resource for Leadership, Project
Management, and much more. Visit their website for more information on
courses like Lean Six Sigma, PMP, and CAPM.
http://thinkclemson.com/events/

PMI Palmetto Chapter offers a PMP Study Group.
http://www.pmipalmetto.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=78&Itemid=92

New Horizons has CompTIA courses and training including Project+.
*http://www.newhorizonssc.com/localweb/content/contentone.aspx?TemplateId=2125&GroupId=407
<http://www.newhorizonssc.com/localweb/content/contentone.aspx?TemplateId=2125&GroupId=407>*

*MBA-SA Professional Site Visit*

We have a tour of Grainger (GVDC 101 Southchase Blvd, Fountain Inn, SC
29644) set up for March 21 from 1 pm to 2 pm. This falls during Spring
Break so we want to make sure that enough students can attend. Please click
the following Doodle link to let us know if you will be able to make the
tour. We will attempt to reschedule for April if there is not adequate
interest for this March tour. Please include your name because we will have
to give a list of attending students to Grainger's Security.

https://doodle.com/96qweb7ct2ghizcq

*Textbook Exchange*

The people on the lists below need to come by room 738 to pick up their
books and/or money from the book exchange *by the end of February*.
Anything that remains on March 1 will be donated to the Student
Association.
Please contact Sydney Wyatt at sydneykwyatt at gmail.com to set up a time if
the following availability does not fit your schedule:

*Mon 10:00-2:00 & 5:00-5:50    Tues 10:00-5:50    Thurs 10:00-2:00*

*Money:*
Johanna Angel
Angela Escobar
Zhang Su

*Books:*
Caroline Aneskievich
Johanna Angel
Jennifer Arnold
Kevin Bratton
Angela Escobar
Lauren Metts
Zhang Su
Chris Tumbleston

*Social Networking Series- Lunch and Learn Workshops*

 Join Clemson University and EnVeritas Group at Greenville ONE for FREE
lunchtime social media instructional sessions for professionals. Trained
social media professionals will teach you how to boost your own social
media presence in order to optimize your career opportunities, as well as
how you can bring back techniques that can help you promote your company
and increase your ability to achieve business objectives.

Please bring a bag lunch to enjoy during the presentation.

 All three workshops will take place in Classroom 505:

Thursday, March 6- *LinkedIn*:  http://clemsonlinkedin.eventbrite.com

Thursday, April 3- *Facebook & Twitter*:
http://clemsonfacebook.eventbrite.com

Thursday, May 8- *Google+ Slideshare, and other emerging social media
channels*: http://clemsongoogleplus.eventbrite.com



Have a great weekend!


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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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