MBA Alumni Society

Organizational MeetingJune 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 27th, 2008• Relationships

– ASBE, MBAA, CUAA, CMC/CAN

• Launch Event May 30th, 2008– ~35 attendees

AccomplishmentsIn the Interim 2 weeks we have:

1. Organized an Alumni Board of Directors2. Drafted a Charter3. Initiated Events Planning through Fall 20084. Developed a Membership Contact List; ~ 570 contacts5. Published a Press Release6. Setup a Facebook Group7. Coordinated with MBAA, CUAA and CMC on the Fall calendar8. Met with various stakeholders 9. Initiated discussions on issues relating to membership, data

management, events, career networking10. Reviewed student resumes, arranged informational interviews,

connected alumni across multiple class years11. Solicited support from numerous alumni volunteers12. 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

CCharacter - PPeople - RResults

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

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 PlanningSummer• Networking Event – May 30th• Networking Event – June 27th• Networking Event – July ?????

Launch• Orientation – August 16th

• Angels Game – August 23rd

• CUAA Networking Event – August 28th

Fall• Career Roundtable - September• Economic Forecast – October• Networking Event - November• MBAA/MBAS Holiday Party - December

Action Items• Execute Networking Event @ 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