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Below are descriptions of the LBSA board positions. Please take a minute to read them through and find what position is more suitable for you. The LBSA board and committees are eager to work with each and every one of you during the semester.

If you are interested in joining a commitee, please contact Janet Ruvalcaba, and we can pair you up with one of the board memebers to set you up.

 

President: Responsible for overseeing LBSA’s activities and for ensuring the realization of its goals. Collaborates with the Board to ensure completion of tasks and the fulfilment of responsibilities within each position as set forth by the LBSA Constitution. COMMITTEE NOT NEEDED

VP of External Affairs: Serves as the contact person for LBSA corporate sponsors, while keeping record that all commitments made to sponsors are fulfilled. Responsible for organizing and supervising the implementation of LBSA’s 5th Annual Career Fair. The Career Fair Committee will help the SVP of External Affairs with the planning and execution of the 5th Annual LBSA Career Fair on October 8th. The committee members will act as the main liaison between LBSA and the companies contacted to attend the Career Fair. They will: • Contact companies initially to invite them to the Career Fair o Answer any questions that companies might have about the event in a friendly, professional manner o Provide personalized and accurate communications for each sponsor, including logistics and billing information o Will help with procedures on the day of the Career Fair in regards to the arrival of their contacts and other general tasks

VP of Internal Affairs: The primary liaison between LBSA and the Berkeley campus at large, primarily focusing on the Raza and Haas communities. Projects for the semester include: • Collaborating with Raza organizations on cultural celebrations and events such as Fiestas Patrias, Dia de los Muertos & Latino Professional Night • Co-sponsoring and planning events with other business organizations, including the upcoming Haas Connection Event with the Asian Business Association

VP of Finance: Fundraise Committee Members (2) Budget, brainstorm and plan two fundraiser events for LBSA. Fall fundraiser event will be dedicated to an LBSA community service project. Spring fundraiser event will be a Valentine’s Date Auction. Committee member will be responsible for helping VP of Finance by getting donations for events, advertising event and coordinating all event activities from start to finish. Forecaster (1) Main duties include evaluating past LBSA budgets and researching expenses for the 2009 academic year. Committee member will help forecast and project budget for the year. Member will look at actual at the end of the year to determine LBSA’s variances for this year. Auditor (1) Committee member will randomly audit VP of Finance’s financial processes. Committee member will screen bank statements and VP of Finance’s excel sheets. Committee member will verify if there are any discrepancies. Audits will be conducted monthly.

Executive Administrator: Will be responsible for LBSA’s administrative tasks. Will maintain an archive of all official written LBSA communications. Will take minutes and attendance at meetings and ensure that all discussion at these meetings stay within the scope of the agenda. Will keep a current member list and ensure it is updated.

VP of Professional Development: The VP of Professional Development is responsible for providing career guidance to members through workshops, office visits, leadership conferences, internship and full-time opportunities. In addition, the VP of Professional Development is responsible for setting the event agenda and providing a written proposal 3 weeks before each event. The position also demands the creation of a calendar with important company events and application deadlines for paid members. The ideal candidate will be a “go-getter” Director of Operations: Will be responsible for coordinating logistics and details of all LBSA events, workshops, socials and functions. These duties include but are not limited to: room reservations, acquisition/rental of necessary equipment, arrangements for food/catering and providing any necessary literature at LBSA events. Will collaborate will the External Senior Vice President and VP of Professional Development in coordinating LBSA professional events.

Director of National Relations:
Committee Members: (2-3) Attend NHBA/ALPFA Events: During the year both organizations invite LBSA members to attend events. Throughout the years our chapter has not been able to send a decent amount of members to these events. As part of my committee you will help me market and attract other members to attend any events these orgs put together. As a part of the committee you must attend at least 2 events throughout the semester. Must also be able to attend ALPFA Student Summit, which will be held in October at SF State University. Collaborate Events: Must be able to help organize and execute any upcoming events with other LBSA Chapters. I will need help in keeping contact with other LBSA representatives, which may include emails, conference calls or travelling to other Chapter events.

Co-Chairs of Marketing:
Flyer Designer: With the lack of eye-popping flyer designing skills that Alice and I have, we would need someone who knows how to use Microsoft Publisher to make some great flyers. Someone majoring in psychology would also be a great help also because they would know what needs to be in a flyer to catch people’s attention. This person would not have to make all of the flyers, but they could help us out in designing the flyers.
Marketing Innovator: This person would have to be very creative and very marketing-orientated. At our marketing committee meetings every two weeks, this person would give some simple marketing ideas that we would all implement during the week. At the next meeting, two weeks later, we would discuss those ideas with the marketing innovator and see what works and what didn’t work. This position screams out psychology major!
Tablers/Flyerers: Before the semester starts, we would like to have 3 or 4 tablers/flyerers who have already tabled and flyered for LBSA. These veteran committee members would help us out by explaining to the new committee members the basics of tabling (where to find the table, what tabling items need to be brought to Sproul, etc.) and flyering (what buildings to flyer in, where to find the flyers and staplers, etc.)
All Committee Members: In order to be a member of the marketing committee, all students must table an hour a week or flyer once a week.

VP of Community Service:
Responsible of creating, organizing, and executing various activities to demonstrate LBSA’s commitment of giving back to the Berkeley community, while working directly with people from all parts of the Bay Area and impacting lives in a manner that leaves a lasting impression of LBSA. This semester a talent show for elementary school children will take place on November 14 at the Berkeley campus. A very large event is anticipated and help is needed to make it a huge success. As a member of the Community Service committee, you will have the chance to assist with the following activities: • Conduct auditions for talent show participants at five elementary schools in Berkeley • Create and develop theme for event, including decorations and outfits • Design and distribute flyers for final event Information

Technology Operator:
Responsible for updating the current LBSA website. Will collaborate with director of operations in the acquisition and configuration of any technical equipment that is to be used during meetings, events, or any other LBSA activities.

VP of Academic Affairs:
Responsible for facilitating weekly study hall for LBSA members and attending to their academic and recruiting needs. Will assist the intended business administration majors with the Haas application process by providing comprehensive workshops during the application filing period. Responsible for collaborating with the IT Operator to maintain an academic link that provides academic information for members.

VP of Social Affairs:
Responsible for proposing, planning, and executing LBSA's social events, this includes the following: one party/dance, picnics, BBQs, and any non-business events to better incorporate our new and existing members into LBSA.. This committee will be helping LBSA by retaining members and establishing friendships and a sense of family.

VP of Alumni Relations: Responsible for maintaining an active communication between LBSA and its alumni by distributing the LBSA newsletter, maintaining the alumni database, and coordinating an alumni event each semester. This semester a committee will be needed to carry out the following projects: • Updating and organizing Alumni data on a regular basis • Planning and executing the Alumni Panel in November • Keeping track of the Adelante Mentorship Program between Alumni and mentees.

Historian:
Will maintain an LBSA archive, including a yearbook and information about the history of LBSA and events that it has presented from year to year. Will take pictures and/or video at all events and meetings. Will collaborate with the President to create a power point presentation for the first general meeting and as needed. Is also responsible for designing and printing the LBSA newsletter.