MBA Alumni Society Organizational Meeting June 13, 2008

Agenda Introductions Status Report Strategy Discussion Expectations Society Charter Next Steps

Introductions MBA Alumni Society Board –Name, Company, Title –Board Involvement –What’s your motivation?

Chapman University Chapman University Alumni Association Annual Fund Giving –Reputation –Recognition –Results Young Alumni President’s Circle –Exclusive Events –Networking –Advisor’s Council

Status Report

Situational Report Initiation – May 27 th, 2008 Relationships – ASBE, MBAA, CUAA, CMC/CAN Launch Event May 30 th, 2008 –~35 attendees

Accomplishments In the Interim 2 weeks we have: 1. Organized an Alumni Board of Directors 2. Drafted a Charter 3. Initiated Events Planning through Fall Developed a Membership Contact List; ~ 570 contacts 5. Published a Press Release 6. Setup a Facebook Group 7. Coordinated with MBAA, CUAA and CMC on the Fall calendar 8. Met with various stakeholders 9. Initiated discussions on issues relating to membership, data management, events, career networking 10. Reviewed student resumes, arranged informational interviews, connected alumni across multiple class years 11. Solicited support from numerous alumni volunteers 12. Scheduled our next Networking Event

Strategy

Strategy Breakout What are the key needs/demands of MBA Alumni/Students that we must meet? What Strategic Areas require development? What ideas will form the springboard for planning our activities? What will the MBA AS look like in 1,3,5 years?

Vision To become recognized as the most valuable and influential alumni network in Orange County, by providing students, alumni, faculty and friends of the Society with the contacts and resources they need to succeed.

Mission To enhance the value and visibility of Chapman's MBA program and MBA graduates

Values CPR C haracter - P eople - R esults We value Character, because no matter a person's experience or qualifications, a reputation for integrity is it's own competitive advantage. We value People, because their worth is great, their potential is greater and to contribute to their success is to create our own. We value Results, because the highest good in business comes from driving change and creating value.

Methods Networking –Alumni, Students, Faculty and Friends Promotion –Employers, Community and Stakeholders Partnership –MBAA, CMC/CAN, Chapman University Alumni Association

Strategic Priorities Formally establish the Society by ratifying the charter Create a Membership Application Develop a Membership Contact List and Usage Policies Establish a 12 Month Calendar of Events Create 1,3, & 5 year Planning Objectives and Timelines

Expectations

What is expected from me as a Director? Overview –Functional Areas –Time Commitment 1-2hrs per week 1 Event/Meeting per month Quarterly Meeting Schedule –Passionate Advocacy “Carry the Message”

Opportunities Register with the Career Alumni Network (CAN) Volunteer Your Time –Career Management Center –Dinner for Eight, BizSnapShot, Mentoring –Informational Interviewing; Resume Critiques –Advise on Student Competition Projects (ACG, SIFE) Generate Employee Referrals –Forward openings and application procedures to Alexis Woods at CMC –Earn Cash…which is just as good as money

Society Charter

Next Steps

Event Planning Summer Networking Event – May 30th Networking Event – June 27th Networking Event – July ????? Launch Orientation – August 16 th Angels Game – August 23 rd CUAA Networking Event – August 28 th Fall Career Roundtable - September Economic Forecast – October Networking Event - November MBAA/MBAS Holiday Party - December

Action Items Execute Networking Auld Irisher –Prepare and release announcement on Monday Expand Alumni Contacts Promote Facebook Group & CAN Develop Membership Form Expand cooperation w/MBAA Pursue integration with CU for database, web & communication activities

Discussion