[Mba-nd-students] MBA-SA Friday Announcements for 28 February 2014
Michael Kowalski
mrk at g.clemson.edu
Fri Feb 28 12:46:05 EST 2014
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*Fifty Shades of Truth*
Hot off the press! Your March edition of 'Fifty Shades of Truth' is
attached. A special message for graduating candidates is embedded within!
*MBA-SA Officer Positions Open for Fall 2014*
If you're interested in running for one of the executive offices listed
below, please come join us for our Town Hall Meeting onMonday, March 3rd
from 5:00-6:00 in room 604.
There, we will be discussing the roles of each officer's position, and
you'll have a chance to talk with the people who are currently serving in
these positions.
If you're not able to make it to the Town Hall but would like more
information, please email Sydney atsydneykwyatt at gmail.com to express your
interest.
- President
- Executive Vice-President
- Vice President of Social Affairs
- Vice President of Communications
- Vice President of Finance
- Vice President of Philanthropy
- Vice President of Professional Development
- International Representative
- First Year Representative
- MBAe Representative
*Town Hall - This Monday, March 3rd at 5pm (Room 604)*
The MBA Student Association invites all students to our second Town Hall of
the semester. This meeting will be a chance for students to mingle, hear
updates on events we are planning (such as tours, workshops, socials) and
much more. It will also be a time to share any good news, ideas, or
concerns you may have; plus dinner will be provided.
Also at Town Hall: 4 MBAe students will be presenting their business
ideas-come listen to their 3 minute pitch and provide feedback or ask
questions!
If you are interested in being involved on MBASA executive team next
semester, please stick around after the pitches to meet the current
executive board and let us tell you what we do!
*Graduation*
If you are graduating in May and didn't get your cap and gown on campus
this week-you can order it online...
http://www.clemson.edu/campus-life/campus-services/
book-store/graduationitems.html
*Facebook Page*
The MBA-SA Facebook page. Like it.
www.facebook.com/clemsonmbasa
*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!
*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.*If you want to
attend this you HAVE to sign up via Doodle!*
https://doodle.com/96qweb7ct2ghizcq
*Networking and Professional Development*
March 4
Non-Profit Alliance: Outcomes-based Financing
A panel of speakers discuss funding and investing.
Greenville Chamber
12 pm - 1 pm
http://web.greenvillechamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=4377
March 6
Lunch and Learn: LinkedIn
Learn how to better utilize LinkedIn.
Clemson at ONE Rm 505
12 pm - 1 pm
http://clemsonlinkedin.eventbrite.com
March 6
NETnight
Networking event for Nonprofits focusing on drawing awareness and making
connections.
Hyatt Regency Greenville
6 pm - 8 pm
http://web.greenvillechamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=4193
March 7
QuickBooks Workshop
Essential skills you need to know for QuickBooks.
Clemson at ONE Rm 505
9 am - 3 pm
http://clemsonquickbooks.eventbrite.com
Looking Ahead!
PULSE's Ballpark Bash will be April 30th. The Ballpark Bash is PULSE's
annual social that is open to members and non-members. They are expecting
over 500 young professionals to attend. This will be a great opportunity
for young professionals to socialize and network.
http://www.greenvillechamber.org/pulse-ballpark-bash.php
*Philanthropy *
*RECAP: Donation Drive for February: Greenville County Animal Care*
Thank you to everyone who donated this month! I will be bringing over the
donations to GCAC in the next few days. 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.
*Donation Drive for March: Support the Troops with Operation Gratitude*
This month we will be collecting donations to make care packages to Support
the Troops through Operation Gratitude. Please bring in any unopened
toiletry items, packaged snacks/candy, and stationary or letter writing
materials to the donation box in the 6th floor student lounge. 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:*
Saturday, March 15th- Heroes Jam to Support the Troops (please see notes
below for further details!)
Friday, March 21st-Moonlight 5k run benefitting the Relay for Life in
Greenville and Greer
http://www.moonlight5k.com/
Saturday, May 3rd-Hands on Greenville. We will have a Clemson MBA team
participating. Please email Lesleyh at clemson.edu to join the team!
http://www.handsongreenville.org/
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.
*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!
*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.
*Textbook Exchange*
*Today is the last day to pick up your books! Any left over books or funds
will be donated to the MBA-SA! *
*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!
--
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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