The 27th Annual MBA Games WeekendApril 17-19, 2015

Network. Have Fun. Give Back.

What’s this all about?!

Why should we?! When & Where?!• Raising $$$ and

supporting the Special Olympics of NC.

• Enjoying parties and competition with MBAs.

• Being part of a 26 year prestigious MBA tradition.

• Get pampered. Everything (food, drink, housing, parties, etc.) is provided.

• Forge a lasting bond with teams of champions.

• Contribute to a deeply impressive community org.

• Thursday night April 16 to Sunday morning April 19.

• Durham, NC (housing and events will take place around and on campus).

Your Task: The 4-Item Ask1. Team: Assemble a team of 5-10

student “athletes”

2. Gear: Create epic jerseys & dance outfits

3. $$$: Raise a minimum of $3,000 (fundraising ideas in appendix & pdf)

4. Travel: Plan/book travel plans ASAP to and from Durham (a liaison will be assigned to your team and will transport you anywhere, anytime around town all weekend)

Our Task: MBA Games Weekend• Thursday 4/16: Evening arrival &

social

• Friday 4/17: Morning golf/social outing, afternoon hash run & Fuqua Friday, evening opening ceremony & dance competition, and finally an epic opening night party

• Saturday 4/18: Morning to afternoon MBA Games with SONC athletes! Afternoon relaxation and pool party, evening closing dinner and banquet, closed by a themed closing party.

• Sunday 4/19: Team departures (tear-filled)

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For more information, please contact Rachael Exon, Stephanie Yu, Emilie McKenna or Caroline Hoch

Rachael.exon@duke.edu stephanie.yu@duke.edu Emilie.mckenna@duke.edu caroline.hoch@duke.edu

Proposed Schedule of Events

Thursday, April 16th

Evening: Durham/Chapel Hill Social Outing*

Friday, April 17th

Morning: Golf Outing*3:00pm - 5:00pm: Team Registration5:00pm - 6:00pm: Hash Run*5:30pm – 7:30pm MBA Games Fuqua Friday*7:30pm – 10:00pm Opening Ceremony / Dance Competition10:00pm – 2:00am Opening Night Party

Saturday, April 18th9:00am – 2:00pm: MBA Games with

Athletes!2:00pm – 6:00pm: Pool Party6:00pm – 8:00pm: Closing Dinner8:00pm – 9:00pm Closing Banquet9:00pm – 2:00am Closing Party

Sunday, April 19th

Team Departures

Schedule is tentative and subject to change* Denotes optional team activity

For more information, please contact Rachael Exon, Stephanie Yu, Emilie McKenna or Caroline Hoch

Rachael.exon@duke.edu stephanie.yu@duke.edu Emilie.mckenna@duke.edu caroline.hoch@duke.edu

MBA Games 2013 | Highlights Reel

• See how top-tier MBAs spend time with Special Olympic athletes, making this weekend a memorable, philanthropic experience!

• Take a few minutes to watch our highlights reel from last year!

• This is just 4 hours of a 3 day weekend – our Saturday CAPSTONE event!

• Click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNaJcWKnHS4 For more information, please contact Rachael Exon, Stephanie Yu, Emilie McKenna or Caroline

Hoch Rachael.exon@duke.edu stephanie.yu@duke.edu Emilie.mckenna@duke.edu

caroline.hoch@duke.edu

Bloomberg Businessweek Coverage | 2013

• Bloomberg Businessweek

has covered this event in the past

• Be a part of the overall full-time MBA Experience by coming down to Durham!

• Read more about it here: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-05-24/dukes-mba-games-dance-offs-races-and-tug-of-war For more information, please contact Rachael Exon, Stephanie Yu, Emilie McKenna or Caroline

Hoch Rachael.exon@duke.edu stephanie.yu@duke.edu Emilie.mckenna@duke.edu

caroline.hoch@duke.edu

Weekend at a Glance

For more information, please contact Rachael Exon, Stephanie Yu, Emilie McKenna or Caroline Hoch

Rachael.exon@duke.edu stephanie.yu@duke.edu Emilie.mckenna@duke.edu caroline.hoch@duke.edu

Weekend at a Glance

For more information, please contact Rachael Exon, Stephanie Yu, Emilie McKenna or Caroline Hoch

Rachael.exon@duke.edu stephanie.yu@duke.edu Emilie.mckenna@duke.edu caroline.hoch@duke.edu

2013 Participants

Network. Have Fun. Give Back.

Register here by January 31st:http://goo.gl/forms/RhbZOy6IOD

Priority registration will be given to 2014 participants through January 15th.

For more information, please contact Rachael Exon, Stephanie Yu, Emilie McKenna or Caroline Hoch

Rachael.exon@duke.edu stephanie.yu@duke.edu Emilie.mckenna@duke.edu caroline.hoch@duke.edu

2014 Participants

Network. Have Fun. Give Back.

The 27th Annual MBA Games WeekendApril 17-19, 2015

Additional Information

Network. Have Fun. Give Back.

Who We Are: A Bit of History:

We Want You!

Thank you! Thanks for considering attending this year’s MBA games weekend! Whether your school is a first time participant, coming back after a short hiatus, or a longtime consecutive representative, we’re excited to have you think about coming to Durham this year!

This is the 27th year of the MBA Games Weekend. Fuqua is honored to host you again this year, and look forward to yet another successful games, in large part due to the continued dedication of people like you!

This document will provide some information on the history of the games, what to expect, what’s required and fundraising requests/expectations.

That being said, don’t hesitate to contact us should you have questions or concerns not answered here.

Also, if you are a returning participant from last year’s games, any suggestions on how to improve the weekend this year are welcomed!

History of MBA GamesIn 1989, a group of Fuqua students decided to invite their friends from other top b-schools to Durham to enjoy the warm spring weather while raising money for Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC). Since then, the Duke MBA Games has evolved into the largest student run event on campus, and has raised over $2.2 million!

MBA Games WeekendEvery year, teams from top MBA programs across the country come to Durham to compete in a weekend of fun events alongside amazing Special Olympics athletes. You will have fun, network with other students, and most importantly, be inspired and leave Duke with memories that will last a lifetime!

What Makes Us UniqueMBA Games is the only organization of its kind among B-schools, and we are proud to have it as part of our Fuqua tradition. We hope that you will join us in supporting the great work of SONC and celebrating the amazing athletes!!

Tell Me When It Is Already!:

April 17th – 19th, 2015

For more information, please contact Rachael Exon, Stephanie Yu, Emilie McKenna or Caroline Hoch

Rachael.exon@duke.edu stephanie.yu@duke.edu Emilie.mckenna@duke.edu caroline.hoch@duke.edu

Weekend Description:

Fundraising and Costs: We’re Coming – Tell Us More!

Last Year’s Weekend Funds2014 Weekend raised over $75,000; combined with other events, over $100,000 in total. Help us raise over $125,000 in 2014!

Fundraising RequirementsEach team is asked to raise $3,000 to compete in the MBA Games Weekend.  100% of these funds will be donated to SONC. All funds raised will be awarded points towards your total weekend score – the more you raise, the closer you will be to the MBA Games Championship!

CostsYou will only be responsible for the costs of transportation to Durham (plane, train, automobile, rickshaw, segway...). We will house you, feed you, and provide all transportation during the weekend.

Fundraising IdeasWe can send a list of ideas to help you raise money. The list of fundraising ideas is endless! We just encourage you to get as many of your classmates involved in MBA Games and excited about supporting Special Olympics!

Events It’s simple – the team with the most points wins the MBA Games Weekend! Bragging rights start almost immediately upon signing up as the events for the weekend include:

- Highest fundraising total - Tug of War - Business Suit Relay - And more!

The events are a mixture of MBA team competitions, SONC athlete only events, and joint events between the schools and the athletes.

While school pride is important, we promise the interaction with the athletes, and the money raised for an outstanding cause will be the most fulfilling reward.

More than Just the GamesIn addition to the Games, participants will partake in the following:

- Welcome Ceremony & dance–off - Pool parties - Closing theme party (TBD) - Golf tournament (optional)

ArrivalMost participants arrive on Friday. However, if you're interested in a Thursday night social event or playing a round of golf on Duke's outstanding Washington Duke Golf Course, please arrive in Durham on Thursday night. Transportation from the airport (RDU) will be provided and coordinated between team captains and our Team Liaisons.

Team LiaisonEach team will be assigned at least 1 Fuqua student to serve as their Liaison. This student will meet you upon arrival, bring you to your apartment, and be the point of contact for the Games. Think of it as free butler service!

Weekend AccommodationsTeams will stay at local apartment complexes (FOR FREE!) close to campus and all weekend events.

DepartureThe final event is Saturday Night (banquet and night out), so plan to leave anytime on Sunday. We will provide transportation for your team to the airport.

For more information, please contact Rachael Exon, Stephanie Yu, Emilie McKenna or Caroline Hoch

Rachael.exon@duke.edu stephanie.yu@duke.edu Emilie.mckenna@duke.edu caroline.hoch@duke.edu