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KICK OFF MEETING
September 1,2015
12:45p – 1p Networking & Socializing
- Students and members socialized and shook hands.
- Food and Drinks were served
1p – 1:15p Leadership Speaks
- PAS Pres. Alex Sanchez
- Delivers Welcome Remarks and Presidential Address.
- Dr. Alicia Yancy remarks
- Faculty Advisor
- Discussed a TSCPA Scholarship Opportunity (on home page) and upcoming National Accounting conferences available to PAS members.
- Dean Michael Fields: Dean’s address.
- Dean shared inspiring words about the accounting profession and encouraged all students to be a part of an Organization to help develop leadership skills and round out your resume.
1:15p – 1:20p VITA Program
- Dr. Chu Nguyen, Acct Dept. Chair
- Explained VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Prog.
- VITA is a volunteer program that offers UHD students the opportunity to prepare personal income taxes while earning their degree and enhancing their resume.
- For more Information Contact: nguyenchu@uhd.edu
- Explained VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Prog.
1:20p – 1:30p Job Placement Opportunities
- Mr. Brett Hobby – Director, College of Business Career Development Center
- Submit resumes for approval at jobs4gators
- For more Information Contact: hobbyb@uhd.edu
- Mr. Jacob Lipp – Director of Corporate Relations
- Mr. Lipp & Hobby are partners in recruiting high-profile accounting firms. Mr. Lipp coordinates university sponsorship through large companies for the advancement of UHD students.
- For more Information Contact:: lippp@uhd.edu
1:30p – 1:45p Committees
- Presented by the executive team; Treasurer Mai Abu-Kaff, Secretary Deniss Valero, Vice-President Jason Dawkins
- There are 3 committees to be involved with
- Corporate Relations (contact pas.treasurer@gmail.com)
- This committee offers direct contact with hiring employers. Advantage for those seeking internships.
- Marketing Contact (contact pas.secretary@gmail.com)
- This committee offers social and public exposure. If you like social media and you’re interested in developing a hobby other than accounting, sign-up today!
- Texans Contact (contact pas.president@gmail.com)
- Free entry to all Houston Texans home games! Get TABC Certified 9/8, 3p-6p, Rm. B206. Chance to win JJ Watt jersey!
*Congratulations to Argelia Rodarte! She wins a free GOLD MEMBERSHIP for being the 20th New Member of the PAS text promotion!
Upcoming Events!
- Social Happy Hour – Thursday Sept 10, 5p-7p
- Career Fair – Thursday Sept 17, 4p-7p & Friday Sept 18, 1p-4p
- Get your resume approved through jobs4gators!
- Excel Workshop – Sept 23 & 24, 7p-8p
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