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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

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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