September 18th
Welcome!
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As a SAFA member you will..
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Have access to recruiters from 16 different companies including those in finance,
accounting, consulting, and supply chain.
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Have access to professional networking events with those who will be hiring you in
a couple years (hint hint)
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Have opportunities to make a difference in the community through our 5K and
charity dinner
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Strengthen your communication, networking, and interpersonal skills
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Have the opportunity for professional advancement through the SAFA exec board
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Become immersed in business topics that come straight from those who will be
hiring you in a few years (hint hint)
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Obviously get free food and a custom SAFA padfolio (great for interviews)
What do I recommend?
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Why should you really join SAFA?
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Even as a freshman its important to begin thinking about your future, and building
relationships with recruiters and companies can do nothing but help you along
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It will prepare you for the interactions you will have when you attend the Carlson
career fairs!
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It will help you as you begin to search for a major!
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I came in as finance, and somehow SAFA also introduced me to Supply Chain, funny how
things happens
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Its easy to come in to school thinking you know what you want, but learning what you will
actually be doing in different careers can help you decide!
Food every Thursday, you can’t beat that
How to become a member?
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Write your name and email on the meeting sign in sheet, or contact Christian
at kerrx145@umn.edu or Michael at deara004@umn.edu
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Then pay the $15 semester fee or $20 year fee.
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Come to meetings!
Brand new scholarship opportunity for
Accounting majors
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2014 Becker Scholarship
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This year we are awarding up to 6 scholarships to members who show true commitment to SAFA
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This is done through
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Attendance to 1 of the 2 kick offs
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Attendance to 1 of the 2 charity events
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Attendance to 13 of the 16 weekly events
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If you need to miss an event, provide a legitimate excuse such as class or exams and it will not effect your attendance.
Write a short essay pertaining to a prompt chosen by the exec board
What is the scholarship?
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A 50% off credit for the CPA exam provided by Becker
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$1,600 value
Freshmen/Sophomore Rep
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Freshmen and sophomores have the chance to apply for the rep position
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Number of positions is to be decided
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The freshmen/sophomore reps will act as fill in exec board members and
attend board meetings and help with board actions and activities
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What’s the idea?
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The idea is that by the end of the year you will have an idea of how to run the
group, and with a little help you will run for the board and replace this year’s
executives
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Highly recommended!
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Why?
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Great experience early in your career
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Can lead to a board position which in itself is a great career and resume booster
Additional opportunities
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Apply to become a Veritas Prep Brand Ambassador
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The AroundCampus Group, the leading campus media and marketing company
in the U.S., is offering a yearlong paid part-time position to college students.
As a Brand Ambassador you will work to grow the brand on campus by:
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Consulting with The AroundCampus Group on marketing strategy and
participate in developing a marketing plan and time-line for the brand you’ll
represent
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If you are interested reach out to Christian at kerrx145@umn.edu
It’s PAID
Additional Opportunities
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Ameriprise internships/full time positions
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Ameriprise.docx
Echo Spot
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https://www.theechospot.com/echos/211
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Echo Spot is a website where University students can share useful information
and college tips. They recently released The Echo Spot mobile app to make
the site more user friendly and better connect University members to each
other.
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Basically a blog for Carlson students to post relevant questions and concerns
for other students and faculty to advise
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Pres. Kaler actually uses the blog as well
PwC Boat Cruise!
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Join PricewaterhouseCoopers for a Boat Cruise on the Mississippi River! This will be a fun, informative
event and a great chance to learn more about career opportunities within public accounting and PwC!
This event is geared towards all class levels who are interested or have declared a major in either
Accounting or MIS and are seeking a job opportunity. This will be a fun way to socialize with PwC
professionals, learn more about the firm and enjoy the beautiful sights of the Mississippi River! FOOD
WILL BE PROVIDED!
Details
Date: Tuesday, September 23
Time: 6:00-9:00PM
Location: 2150 West River Parkway (Bohemian Flats). This is located right down the road from Carlson - you
can bike, walk or drive there!
If interested, please RSVP by sending an email with your name and class level to Katie Doerer
(katie.a.doerer@us.pwc.com) by Friday, September 19. Space for this event is limited, so to secure a
spot please RSVP as soon as possible.
Honeywell!
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HONEYWELL - NEW SAFA SPONSER ON CAMPUS FALL 2014
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Honeywell representatives will be on campus this fall recruiting for their
Finance Development Leadership Program. Join Other Top Students &
Graduates in Honeywell’s Outstanding Development Program!
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Friday Sept 12th 4:30-6:30pm – Meet Honeywell Finance and Accounting
professionals at the SAFA kick-off event!
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Monday Sept 15th 10am-3pm – Visit the Honeywell booth at the Carlson
Undergraduate Career Fair
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Tuesday Sept 16th 5-7pm – Come to the Honeywell Finance and Accounting
Info Session, Hansen Hall Room 2-245 to learn more about the company and
open positions available. Food Provided!
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Opportunities for several expected graduation dates:
Honeywell Cont.
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SOPHOMORES - Summer Leadership Program (SLP) interviews on campus this
spring. The SLP is a four part event series designed to introduce students to
Honeywell, network with Honeywell employees and leaders, and provides
early interview opportunity for the internship program. Open for students
with expected graduation dates of Dec 2016 or May 2017.
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JUNIORS – Internship interviews on campus this fall open to students with
expected graduation dates of Dec 2015 or May 2016. Honeywell’s internships
mirror full-time roles and allow opportunities to make real impacts on the
business. High conversion rate of interns into full-time hires the following
year!
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SENIORS – Full-time position interviews on campus this fall open to students
with expected graduation dates of Dec 2014 or May 2015. Be a part of
Honeywell’s Rotational Finance Development Leadership Program. A top-notch
experience at a Fortune 100 company!
2014 SAFA Ronald McDonald House 5K
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Sunday October 5th
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Northrop Plaza
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11:30a sign-in
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Noon start
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Register via https://give.rmhc-um.org/SAFA
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$15 for non SAFA members - $5 for SAFA member (see Christian or April for
reimbursement)
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Online registration closes September 29nd (Will accept runners day of)
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A requirement for the scholarship
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Not an exclusive SAFA event, all students may attend, so invite friends!
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Free food and drinks at finish line!
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Proceeds will benefit the Ronald McDonald House!!
Questions?
Next week
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Baker Tilly
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CPA and Consulting firm
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16th Largest in U.S.
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8th largest international network
Meeting topic
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TBD