club night

CLUB NIGHT

An introduction of GBS clubs to the One Years, First Years and

Exchange Students

GBA

Pres. & EVP

VP Univ.

VP Alum.

VP Comm.

VP CMC

VP C&F

VP S.A.

VP Multi-C.

VP Acad.

CFO

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GBAPresident: Steve Gohde

To become the transforming & enabling force of Goizueta’s student body strengthening its community and reputation through:•Servant leadership of GBS, Emory, and the broader Atlanta community with a compassionate heart and an open mind•Clarifying and championing comprehensive career support services to achieve the highest possible career placements•Developing and broadening our Goizueta alumni network through increased outreach & collaboration•Celebrating individuals heritage & culture collectively through purposefully designed social and educational events•Purposeful and methodical pursuit of key national case competitions

Section Reps Section Reps

Description: All three are University Government Bodies:Grad Senate represents the Graduate StudentsSGA represents Graduate and Undergraduate ProgramsUniversity Senate represents Faculty, Staff, and Students

Key Events & Activities:

Grad Senate: Safe Rides, Grad Youth Mentors, Grad MixersSGA: Classroom on the Quad, Parking and TransportationUniversity Senate: Recycling on CampusGRAD SENATE & SGA BOTH HEAR FUNDING REQUESTS

Open Leadership Positions:

First Year University Relations Representative – Submit one paragraph on your interest by Friday 12th 5pm

Club Leadership Contacts:

Dan Cooper, 404.213.4230, VP University Relations

Grad Senate, SGA, University Senate

GBS Academic/Professional Clubs

Description: The GCA prepares Goizueta students for careers in consulting. We are committed to giving you a competitive advantage by providing comprehensive student development, extensive resources, and a wide range of networking opportunities.


Consulting FridaysIndividual case preparationNetworking events

You should join this club if you…

Are pursuing a career in consulting.


The MBA class of 2010 will elect two first-year GCA representatives.


Sunil Golecha: 404.309.7654, [email protected]

David Shanklin: 303.919.8159, [email protected]

Goizueta Consulting Association

Description: EVCC aims to nurture the entrepreneurial spirit of the Goizueta community and promote the development of venture capital knowledge and access to career opportunities


-Idea Breakfast series-Venture capital investment competition- Early stage investing panel


-network with the Atlanta entrepreneurial community- gain practical exposure in establishing new ventures


1st year Competitions Chair1st year Activities Chair


Ade Lawal-Solarin, 240.426.0077, Co-President

Kunal Gajwani, 770.331.3046, Co-President

Yaniv Yaakubovich, 404.536.3892, V.P. Competitions

Natasha Lakhani, 404.242.2879, V.P. Activities

Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital Club (EVCC)

Description: To identify and generate leadership opportunities in multi-functional roles and establish Goizueta Business School as a center of excellence in General Management & Operations.


Interview preparation, Atlanta Career Trek, Alumni Career Panel, Speaker Series, Lunch N’ Learn, Executive-In-Residence


Are interested in exploring career opportunities in multi-departmental rotational programs, corporate strategy and supply chain/ops positions


V.P. Alumni RelationsV.P. Faculty V.P. Career Affairs


Ryan Donnelly, 404-759-7280, President

General Management & Operations

Description: The Healthcare Club brings together the various stakeholders in the healthcare industry including providers, payors, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology. The Club provides a forum for students, alumni, and industry leaders to network and learn more about the industry.


Healthcare Forum with industry leaders (Spring)Career Trek (Fall)Speaker Series / (Ongoing)


Have an interest in a Healthcare career, want to understand how Healthcare will impact your career at any company, or want to learn more about one of the few industries that is currently growing.


VP positions available for specific events and ongoing initiatives. We are open to your ideas as well.


Meredith Swartz, President

Kori Forster & Jinali Desai, VPs External Affairs

Andrew Osterman, VP Internal Affairs

Healthcare Club

Description: GFC facilitates student involvement in all aspects of the finance industry. The organization helps students learn more about the financial services industry as well as prepare them for careers in the field of finance.


Club meetings, company sponsored events and presentations, interview preparation, social and networking activities.


Are considering a career in finance or seek to learn more about the impact of finance on your area of concentration.


One-year representative (Class of 2009)Two-year representative (Class of 2010)


Andy DeVries, 678.637.8635, Co-president – CMC activities

Will Carnell, 662.322.4233, Co-president – Alumni relations

Goizueta Finance Club (GFC)

Description: Goizueta Investment Management was established with the intention of providing Goizueta Business School MBA students an opportunity to apply the techniques and strategies learned in their curriculum to an actual fund management setting. A contribution of $45,000 from the Dietz Scholarship Fund began the Goizueta Equity Fund in 2000, and in 2003 this initial amount was augmented by a $250,000 endowment from the Goizueta Business School.


Kick-off Meeting Buy / Sell RecommendationsAnalyst Reports Portfolio Tracking


Want to make trade stocks and are willing to pitch your ideas to the club.


Class RepresentativeAnalyst


Dominic DeMichina - President

Terry Pei - Vice President

Goizueta Investment Management

Description: Club focused on educating and providing career opportunities for MBA students interested in Microfinance and Socially Responsible Investing. The club is also responsible for the administration of the Goizueta Microfinance Fund with investments in developing nations around the world


Fall Kick-Off Meeting, Fall Industry Panel Discussion, MFI Investment Research and Administration, Spring Microfinance Dinner/Banquet, International trips (potentially)


Are interested in personally touching the lives of hundreds of poor and underprivileged people around the world through the investment of over $70K of Fund donations


First Year Representatives (2)


Mike Kocan, 607.742.7766, President

Nitin Chhabra, 404.307.6689, VP Investment Research

William Britt, 404.312.9679, VP Strategy

Goizueta Microfinance Club and Fund

Description: Goizueta Marketing Association


TBD


Are interested in learning about Marketing as a potential post-MBA career


One-year Program RepresentativeFirst-year RepresentativeEvening/Executive Program Liason


Saakait Mathur, Julie Kennedy, Jessica Frankel, Greg Lieber, Tarciana Caricio

Goizueta Marketing Association

Description: GMSC is a semester-long experiential learning course in which Fortune 1000 corporations hire student teams as consultants to solve marketing strategy problems. Last year’s clients included The Coca-Cola Company, Delta Airlines, Focus Brands, GE, Georgia-Pacific, Kimberly-Clark, Manheim, and Solvay Pharmaceuticals

Key Events & Activities (1st Semester):

September (TBD), Student Information NightOctober 29, Overview of Project ProposalsNovember (TBD), Meet Your TeamDecember 2, Client Dinner and Q&A

You should participate in GMSC if you…

• Have interest in careers in Marketing, General Management, and/or Consulting and want access to a premier employer network for summer internships

• Would like a complete consulting engagement with a large enterprise client and real-world experience solving complex marketing strategy problems

• Seek experience presenting to an extensive panel of Atlanta business professionals

• Hope to differentiate yourself in the marketplace from other students seeking marketing or consulting careers


Martha Morris, 202-321-5886, Managing Director

Scott Light, 804-370-4206, Director of Student Teams

Reshma Shah, Faculty Advisor

Goizueta Marketing Strategy Consultancy

Description: G.A.M.E.S. serves as an outlet in which to learn about the media, entertainment, and sports industries and provides students with an excellent opportunity to network with one another and within the Atlanta community.


Atlanta Braves kick-off event, keynote speakers (ESPN, Turner Sports, etc), resume sessions, tour of TNT studios, etc


Have aspirations to work in the sports, media, and/or entertainment industries; are interested in learning about opportunities in these fields; want to have a good time


(2) First Year Representatives (’10)(1) One Year Representative (’09)


Zvee Geffen (President)

Scott Lipow (V.P.)

Chris Lastrapes (CMC Liaison)

G.A.M.E.S.

Description: The Goizueta Real Estate Group (G.R.E.G.) has been one of the strongest student organizations on campus for years, and has been instrumental in working with the administration to promote the development of the Real Estate program at Goizueta.


“Real Estate 101” (Date – TBD); “Expose Yourself to Real Estate” – Networking event (Sept. 24); Lunch and Learn Series (Throughout the year);


Have an interest in investigating and/or pursuing a career in real estate


We have a small (but growing) tight-knit club, and there will be many opportunities for first year students to take on leadership roles including (but not limited to) : Editor(s) of Alumni Newsletter, Lunch and Learn Steering Committee


Aaron Kuney, Thomas Greco, Drew Levine, William Britt, Dana Howle, Brad Hambrick

Goizueta Real Estate Group (G.R.E.G.)

Description: The club is researching the role of technology in today's Business world and the business of technology


•Cooperation with technology companies aiming to learn their business/ technology challenges and building a career network •Shared activities with other clubs in the Goizueta Business school to develop career and academic opportunities •Active connection between students, alumni and faculty •Building relationships with technology initiatives in Atlanta


Want to learn about the role of technology in business todayPursuing a career in technology company or business/ technology consulting


Two roles for first year representatives


[email protected], [email protected]

Goizueta Business Technology Association

Description: The JD/MBA Society provides career and academic support for JD/MBA students. The club serves as a knowledge and alumni resource. It also seeks networking and interaction between the law school and business school (students, CMC, alumni, professors) so to leverage the strengths of both programs.


Information Session at the law school for potential JD/MBAs. Networking Events.Welcome Dinner for accepted JD/MBAs.


Join if you seek a JD/MBA. Students who have a JD from a law school other than Emory are encouraged to join as well.

First Year Leadership Positions:

We’re open to input from members. Initiative is encouraged.


Ajay Mammen, 713-299-6232, Co-President

George Evans, Semester Abroad, Co-President

Stephanie Chin, 404-694-0283, Vice Pres. of Alumni Relations

JD/MBA Society

Cultural Clubs

Description: GWIB provides opportunities for community outreach and networking. GWIB strives to raise awareness about the unique challenges facing women in business


Integration, Prospective breakfasts, Community Outreach, (e.g., WEOP), EWG Dinners, Roundtable event, Speakers


Are a woman interested in developing yourself, bringing talented ladies to Goizueta, serving the community and discussing the distinct experiences of women with MBAs


Alumni and Career Management, Internal Affairs, Culture and Community, One-year Representative


Tahsin Fathaulla, VP Communications

Kathleen Kuhnert, VP Alumni and Career Management

Sarah Lawrence, VP Internal Affairs

Abbey Seaboyer, President

Crystal White, VP Culture and Community

GWIB: Graduate Women in Business

Description: The mission of the Goizueta Black MBA Association is to promote academics and diversity throughout the Goizueta community while adding value to the broader Atlanta community through charitable service events, leadership development, and expanding the network of both the Black MBA and the Goizueta Business School.


Black MBA Welcome BBQ, Alumni Mock Interviews & Preparation for NBMBA Conference, National Black MBA Career Fair, Business School For a Day (15 kids middle school), Community Outreach, Diverse Leadership Conference, Black History Month (Potluck, Skit Night, Kegs), BMBA Alumni Mixer


Are interested in supporting the education of others on African American culture, development, impact in the business community and in the community abroad. In addition to the education of others one should be poised to be a servant leaders in the community to grow and uplift others.


1st Year Representative, IG Co-Chair, DLC Co-Chair and various other committees for IG & DLC.


President: Shaun Caldwell – 678.755.9040 [email protected]

Executive VP of Operations: Paul Billingsly – 404.441.9594 [email protected]

VP of Activities and Alumni Relations: Shawanda Brown – 770.364.8418 [email protected]

Black MBA Association - BMBAA

Description: The IBA is dedicated to developing global perspective in the Goizueta community, irrespective of nationality, ethnicity, culture and background; nurturing future global leaders by enhancing awareness of diverse business practices and cultures


International Potluck, Lunch and Learn series, Alumni panel and networking, cultural events


Are interested in further global business exposure and international contacts, and deeper multi-cultural understanding


• Representatives for Academic Affairs, Alumni & Career Management, and Cultural Exchange • Director for Communications


Emma Estrada, President

Vineet Shekhar, VP-Academic Affairs

Amit Shivale, VP-Alumni & Career Management

Jinali Desai, VP-Cultural Exchange

International Business Association (IBA)

Description: Club that promotes the legacy of Roberto Goizueta by encouraging better understanding of Hispanic culture within the community. Also develops relationships between GBS and the international community.


Welcome BBQ, NSHMBA workshop(s), Creation of Alumni Database, Hispanic Leaders Panel


Want to embrace diversity among the Goizueta community, learn about the Hispanic heritage and create interesting networking with the highest minority in the US


(will fill in by club night)


Rainier Abreu – 404.242.5186 – President

Rodrigo Adissi – 404.536.3356 – VP External Relations

Diego Nachmann – 404.395.7584 – VP Special Events

Duncan Fonseca – 404.414.8585 – VP of Finance

HISPANIC BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

Description: Club that glorifies God by building friendships and working together to serve the community.


Weekly fellowship meetings and community service projects


are interested in learning more about the christian faith, and seeking opportunities to serve the Atlanta community


First year representative


Will Britt; 404-312-9679

Kyle Bailey; 214-405-9675

Ade Lawal-Solarin; 240-426-0077

Goizueta Christian Fellowship

Description: Create a community, both at Emory and in the greater Atlanta area, in which Jewish students can celebrate their religion and customs while at business school. Contribute to the diversity of the school by actively pursuing an open and continuous dialogue on religion and culture.


Rosh Hashana Potluck Chanuka Candle LightingPassover Seder Shabat meals


You want a place to celebrate Jewish religion and customs while at business school. You want to learn and experience Judaism.


First Year Representative


President: Diego Nachmann 404.395.7584

VP of Events: Tania Roter 201.286.5853

Goizueta Jewish Life (GJL)

Description: Club dedicated to serving the military veteran’s community within Goizueta. Serve to educate the community on veteran’s issues, and raise the profile of military veterans among future business leaders. Advocate for veterans with admissions and MBA staff.


TBD


are a military veteran of any service, from any nation.


We are looking to see first year’s step up into leadership roles.


Joe Adamski (678-749-2270)

Mohamed Desoky (919-564-6003)

Veterans Club

Description: GPA is a club for for those interested in understanding and exploring diversity issues specific to the LGBT (Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender) community


• ROMBA (Reaching Out MBA) Conference in Washington D.C. • Networking opportunities with AEN (Atlanta Executive Network)• Panel discussion with gay members of the Atlanta business community


Believe that understanding diversity is an essential part of leadership development


• VP–Assist in planning and execution of key events and activities.• “The Bridge”–Preferably a female, interested in assisting in the coordination of events between GPA and GWIB


Ignacio Filippini, Club President

Goizueta Pride Alliance (GPA)

General Interest Groups

Description: Goizueta Gives is a community service organization focused on providing various opportunities throughout the year for students to develop as servant leaders


Hands on Atlanta Day (Oct 4)Home for the Holidays (~Thanksgiving)Teen Leadership Summit (Spring)Gives Weekend (Spring)


are interested in contributing to the community outside of Goizueta… in other words ALL of you should join!


Spring Planning Committees


Jennifer Karppinen

Dana Howle

Goizueta Gives

Description: An international organization whose mission is to make a positive impact on society by growing a community of leaders who use business to improve the world.


•North America Conference: November 13-15, Philadelphia, PA•Academic Initiatives, Career Support, Campus Greening


Want to “do good while doing well” in your business career…

•Corporate Social Responsibility

•Socially Responsible Investing

•International and Community Development

•Nonprofit Management and Philanthropy


3 First Year Project Leads 1 One-Year Vice President


Sarah Lawrence, Chapter President

Amit Shivale, VP Communications

Stephanie Chin, VP Career Management

Net Impactwww.netimpact.org

Description: GBFP develops servant business leaders by training and placing students on metro Atlanta area nonprofit boards. As part of their service students complete a 2nd board consulting project.


Board 101 Kick-off training, Board Leader Panel, Nonprofit management workshop(s), Fellows Closing Reception


Have aspirations to serve on a nonprofit board sometime during your career or become an executive in the nonprofit industry


First Year Student Program ManagerFirst Year NonProfit Partner ManagerFirst Year Website Communications Manager


Brian Goebel, 734.717.4235, V.P. Nonprofit Programs

David Shanklin, 303.919.8159, V.P. MBA Student Programs

Matt Sooy, 404.918.4770, V.P. Marketing/Communications

Goizueta Board Fellows Program (GBFP)

Description: JA is a national organization that places those who wish to give back to the community in the classroom with elementary, middle school, and high school students to share knowledge that they are passionate about.


Participation takes place over 6 or 7 weeks, usually 1 hour per week in the classroom with some outside prep.


Desire to help impart wisdom upon a younger generation. Wish to improve your comfort presenting and speaking in front of a group.


Vice President; Community Facilitator


Andrew Kalt, 404/909-0690, President

Junior Achievement (JA)

Description: Goizueta Sports Club hosts and promotes sports-related networking events to strengthen the unity and solidarity of Goizueta community


Sports tournaments (Softball, kickball, soccer, etc.)


If you are interested in sports, either playing or watching, or in any way.


N/A


[email protected] 404-434-8031

[email protected]

[email protected]

Goizueta Sports Club

Description: Wine Club helps members enhance their knowledge about wines. It is a forum that brings together various sections (students, alumni, faculty, etc.) of the Goizueta community


Tasting events, alumni mixers and networking events


a. Are interested in improving your Wine IQ b. Want to build a social/professional network within and

beyond the functional area of your choice


First year and One-year representatives


Sunil Golecha - PresidentDaisuke Yoshida - VP, Finance

Goizueta Wine Club

Description: The Goizueta Arts Council fosters appreciation and awareness of the Arts within our community and seeks to illuminate the relationship between business and the Arts.


Atlanta Arts Trek, Goizueta Arts Fundraiser, Arts Speaker Series, various Arts social events


Enjoy Arts activities, such as museum tours and theatrical performances, or plan on becoming involved with the Arts in you career after graduation.


2 representatives to the Council board


Christopher Lastrapes, 918.760.0864

Sarah Lawrence, 773.354.5234

Sharda Sekaran, 917.582.8683

The Goizueta Arts Council

Description: GBS Jesters


•Producing The Balance Sheet•Microsoft Excel tournaments with Steve Stuk•“Guess which outfit Michael Sacks will wear today” contests•Shopping trips to Burberry with Corey Dortch•Field trip to Baxter’s steakhouse (Ray Hill will foot the bill)•Hide-and-seek in the tubfiles


…like to laugh…like to cry…like to make ^%#*$#’s of your classmates, professors, and other faculty


Yes, we lost most of our talented people last year. This year’s crew is handsome but weak. There are too many people to make fun of, and not enough people to help.


Pete Fierro, 404-775-1258, President (by default)

Greg Lieber, 678-642-3042, Chief Editor (also by default)

Chris Lastrapes, 918-760-0864, The guy who does all the work

GBS Jesters

Description: The Partner’s club is designed to bring the significant others of students in the program together in a social context where friends can be made and support groups can be established.


Kick OffHoliday PartyOn going get togethers


Have a significant other who would like to meet other significant others of students in the program.


None


Aaron Kuney… aka Elizabeth Kuney ([email protected])

Steve Gohde… aka Katie Gohde ([email protected])

Partners Club

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