1. Latin American Business Association Welcome Class of 2008!!! September 19, 2006

2. Agenda  Our mission  Who we are  Events Planned  How to become a member  Supporting Admissions  How to become a 1st year officer

3. Our Mission… The Latin American Business Association (LABA) is a student organization with the mission of creating a liaison between Latin America and the Stern Community at an academic, corporate, and social level facilitating and promoting cultural and professional exchange.  Help members adapt to the new reality  Access a lifetime network  Support in the recruiting process  Integrate companies, recruiters, alumni and you  Have fun with a great group of people

4. We are from diverse countries and continents…  Over 15 countries represented  Various background and interests  13 Soccer World Cup titles # of Members Class Class of 2007

5. Our officers Strategy ConsultantAndre CastanheiraBrazil VP FinanceJuan Gaviria Colombia VP Academic & Professional Events Javier ArdilaColombia VP Corporate RelationsPaulo MoreiraBrazil VP Alumni RelationsIgnacio Vollmer Venezuela VP Social EventsJohn DayUnited States VP Part TimeCruz GamboaVenezuela VP TechnologyMichelle RitzMexico VP Social EventsGustavo PetreiArgentina PresidentHernan Lopez CondeArgentina

6. Our goals for 2005-2006 We planned many exciting events Social NYU-Columbia LABA Mixer LABA SOs Happy Hour LABA sponsored Beer Blast LABA Party Welcome Lunch Career Industry Educational Lunches LABA Corporate Presentation Diversity Breakfast Research Presentation Mock Interviews International Alumni Mixer Academic Passport Day Global Business Conference

7. Social Events Promote 2 LABA Parties (one in each semester) Fall LABA Party Spring LABA Party Organize 2 LABA Beer Blasts (one in each semester) John Day Gustavo Petrei 1 st year VP’s Social Events Participate in the organization of the Fall Semester LABA party in order to be able to take more responsibility in the preparation of the Spring Semester party Promote the party among the 1st years Sell, sell and sell tickets!!!!!!!!!!!!…

8. LABA Party preview

9. Corporate Relations Maximize networking opportunities for our members Organize events with prospect companies in US Help members be better prepared for the recruiting process Organize Latin American specific recruiting panels Advise MBA1s throughout the process Paulo Moreira 1 st year VP’s Corporate Relations Coordinate Corporate Events for LABA MBA1s Manage requests from Corporations interested in LABA members Prospect and promote Internship opportunities for LABA members

10. Alumni Organize International Alumni mixer in conjunction with EBS and ABS Enhance the LABA Alumni database Incorporate a LABA Group in LinkedIn Help LABA members contact Alumni Ignacio Vollmer 1 st year VP’s Alumni Collaborate with LABA Alumni database enhancements Collaborate with the Alumni mixer Facilitate interaction with alumni

11. Academic Events Global Business Conference – February, 2007 Organization traditionally led by LABA and EMA Industry Educational Lunches Promote activities focused in issues of interest in Latin America/Spain Javier Ardila 1 st year VP’s Academic Events Participate in the organization of LABA panels in GBC Coordinate invitations of Key speakers for LABA panels at GBC

12. Finance Manage the treasury of the club Prepare club’s budget Book-keep revenues/expenses of events (Laba Party, conferences) Provide general refunds and deposits Coordinate fundraising Maintain database of LABA members Juan Gaviria

13. Technology Update LABA’s website with events, news and contact information Propose new technology tools to facilitate communication among LABA members Support club activities using technology solutions Michelle Rizk

14. Part-Time Students Engage part-time students on LABA Encourage networking between full-time and part-time students with interest in Latin America Facilitate contact with potential sponsors of activities Cruz Gamboa

15. A lifetime investment of $ 25 that gives you Discounts in 2 LABA Parties Discounts in Global Business Conference LABA Social Events LABA specific Corporate Presentations Preparation for recruiting process Alumni Networking More....  Payment in cash or check to Juan Gaviria - VP of Finance - You can enroll now!!!  Through College Mailer using your PayPal account  Any doubt, just send an email to Juan (jg1759@stern.nyu.edu) Becoming a member is easy

16. Supporting Stern Admissions Rabia Ahmed rabia.ahmed@stern.nyu.edu

17. 1st year VP of Alumni1 Position 1st year VP of Academic Events2 Positions 1st year VP’s of Corporate Relations2 Positions 1st year VP’s of Social Events2 Positions (Fulfilled) 1st year VP of Technology (Webmaster)1 Position 1 st Year Officer Positions

18. 1.Apply for max. 2 positions in order of preference 2.Send e-mail to laba@stern.nyu.edu with resume AND one paragraph stating why do you want to join LABAlaba@stern.nyu.edu 3.Needs to be a 1st year officer to later run for president in the next year election Simple application requirements

19. Process: ~1½ week CommunicationSelectionNomination Send an email to LABA indicating your interest Deadline to send email is: Monday Sep 25th 08:00 PM Every 2nd year VP will interview candidates for their areas (9/26~9/28) Officers will meet and decide on candidates (9/29) Everyone will be communicated of the decision via phone or email Friday Sep 29th The process will be fast

20. More information in our website: www.stern.nyu.edu/~laba Important Dates EventDate NYU-Columbia LABA MixerSep 20, 2006 LABA sponsored Beer BlastSep 28, 2006 LABA PartySep 28, 2006 LABA SOs Happy HourSep 29, 2006 LABA Corporate Presentation6:00PM Oct 3, 2006 Columbia LABA PartyOct 12, 2006 Diversity BreakfastOct 17, 2006 Welcome LunchOct, 2006

21. Questions? Preguntas? Perguntas? Q & A