1. Latin American Business Association Welcome Class of 2009!!! September 18 th, 2007

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. Our officers Executive VPElias EhrlichBrazil VP FinanceAndres Victorica Argentina VP Academic & Professional Events Luis MalaveVenezuela VP Corporate RelationsRodrigo BretonMexico VP Alumni RelationsJoel Pena Mexico VP Social EventsAlvaro HacesMexico VP Part TimeBrendan HurleyU.S. VP Social EventsSamuel MoscuVenezuela PresidentPablo AriasArgentina

5. Our goals for 2005-2006 We planned many exciting events Social Get Together Cocktails LABA SOS Happy Hour LABA sponsored Beer Blast LABA Party Welcome Lunch Career Industry Educational Lunches LABA Corporate Presentation Research Presentation Mock Interviews International Alumni Mixer Academic Passport Day Global Business Conference

6. Social Events Promote 2 LABA Parties (one in each semester) Fall LABA Party Spring LABA Party Organize LABA Beer Blast Alvaro Haces Samuel Moscu 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!!!!!!!!!!!!…

7. LABA Party preview

8. 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 Rodrigo Breton 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

9. Alumni Organize International Alumni mixer in conjunction with EBS Enhance the LABA Alumni database Help LABA members contact Alumni Joel Pena 1 st year VP’s Alumni Collaborate with LABA Alumni database enhancements Collaborate with the Alumni mixer Facilitate interaction with alumni

10. Academic Events Global Business Conference Organization traditionally led by LABA and EMA AHBBS Conference Promote activities focused in issues of interest in Latin America/Spain Luis Malave 1 st year VP’s Academic Events Participate in the organization of LABA panels in GBC and AHBBS Conference Coordinate invitations of Key speakers for LABA panels at GBC and AHBBS Conference

11. 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 Andres Victorica

12. 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 VP MBA 1

13. 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 Brendan Hurley

14. A lifetime membership with LABA 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 Andres Victorica - VP of Finance - You can enroll now!!!  Through College Mailer using your PayPal account  Any doubt, just send an email to Andres (afv217@stern.nyu.edu) Becoming a member is easy

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

16. 1st year VP of Alumni2 Positions 1st year VP of Academic Events1 Position 1st year VP’s of Corporate Relations1 Position 1st year VP’s of Social Events2 Positions 1st year VP of Finance1 Position 1st year VP of Technology (Webmaster)1 Position 1 st Year Officer Positions

17. 1.Apply to up to two positions (rank them 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

18. Process: 4 days CommunicationSelectionNomination Send an email to LABA indicating your interest Deadline to send email is: Wednesday Sep 19th 08:00 PM Every 2nd year VP will interview candidates for their areas (9/20~9/22) Everyone will be communicated of the decision via phone or email Monday 24th The process will be fast

19. AHBBS Conference AHBBS will host its Annual Conference on Friday, October 19 th, 2007. LABA will have a panel on Microfinance in Latin America & Africa Great networking opportunity, LABA members, especially MBA1s are strongly encouraged to go!!!!!! Location: The Metropolitan Club of New York (60 th Street & 5 th Ave.) Register through AHBBS web site

20. NSHMBA Conference NSHMBA will host its 18th Annual Conference and Career Expo in Houston, Texas from October 4th through October 6th, 2007. LABA is evaluating the possibility of supporting those members of the club that are willing to attend. The support would be in the form of reimbursement of expenses. Those members of LABA that would like to apply for this support will need to send the confirmation email from NSHMBA (showing that the applicant has registered already). The email should be send to laba@stern.nyu.edu.laba@stern.nyu.edu The budget is limited and the support will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. Only members are eligible to apply.

21. Questions? Preguntas? Perguntas? Q & A