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Curtin
AIESEC
Issue No. 5 7th May 2012
AIESEC Curtin Breakfast Networking Event
Letter from editor Recap-Breakfast Networking Event Recap – Ice Skating Recap- Global Cafe Portfolio corner – Business Development Upcoming events and Notice
Letter from the editor Hello guys! It seems like a lot had happened since the last newsletter. I am so happy that most of you had read the last one and gave me a lot of good response. I will try to make it better in this issue. And also feel free to give me any suggestions. Remember this is not only my newsletter; it’s also belonging to AIESEC Curtin. First of all, the first ever breakfast networking event was successful and more than 25 Curtin Students attended the event. It was such a great chance to develop networking and leadership skills. And also it had great breakfast for all participants! It’s so happy to see so many students working hard to learn more in these great events. I am looking forward to the second one in the near future.
It had been great seeing all the portfolio working together to achieve something good and wonderful. Also this issue I am very happy to invite Krunal from Business Development to talk more about his portfolio in new section – Portfolio Corner which is a section you could understand more about each portfolio in AIESEC Curtin. Furthermore in the next two week we still will have a lot to come for AIESEC Curtin. And I hope more people would join the event if they have the time. As always, feel free to contact me if you have any suggestion. Enjoy your week!
Then we had the great Ice skating event which Curtin and UWA people joined together and had a great night with Ice skating. Everyone was so happy and of course helping each other on the ice. So it was such a good bonding event for all AIESEC members. Then last week we also had the Global Café which is a open discussion forum to discuss many international issues. It helped people understand more around them internationally. As a member in AIESEC, it is very important to have an internationally mind set. Also we could promote international internship better if we understand what people care about on an international level.
Ricky Yeung Internal relationship manager AIESEC Curtin University Based in Perth, Australia
Mobile: +61 430662216 Email: khyeung00@gmail.com Web: www.aiesec.org
Breakfast Networking Event
AIESEC Curtin Breakfast Networking Event (BNE) Yayyyy!!!‌ 1st AIESEC Curtin Breakfast Networking Event was successful! I bet this event would be one of the unforgettable networking experiences for all participants, especially for OC team (Audrey, Ashley, Elaine, Ernest and Karen) in 2012. At that day, two speakers, seven VIPs and more than 25 Curtin Students were attended our event. Prof. Kandy Dayaram, from head of school of management and Prof. Nigel de Bussy, from head of school of marketing spoke and shared their views of leadership and some marketing strategies (Brand awareness) to all participants and VIPs. Business representatives from CPA Australia and Bank-west were joined our event. Many participants had actively participated during speech sessions and breakfast socializing session. Awesome breakfast and networking time had been provided by this event. Besides that, I am happy to participate in and work with other AIESECers from different portfolios. Worked with MAC and TM portfolio, we were able to promote our event to outsiders and insiders successfully; worked with finance portfolio, we were able to manage and control our budget. Big thanks to all AIESECers!!! I believe that AIESEC Curtin 2 nd Breakfast networking event will be bigger and more successful and professional! Yeah UR!!!
University relation officer Elaine Chong
Ice Skating
It was so great to see a lot of people came to the ice skating. Helping each other out was a good bonding event. Also UWA and Curtin AIESEC member could enjoy themselves with a great night!
Global Cafe
Global CafĂŠ was an event aiming to help students and AIESEC members to have a discussion on global issues. It is important to understand more about the world on an international level. Different topics were discussed in groups. Topics like Corruption, Poverty and other international issues. It was a life changing moment when you realized how many things happening at the same time.
Portfolio corner: Business Development Hey AIESEC!! I was delighted when Ricky asked me if would like to do an article for newsletter about BD. We have been hearing and seeing a lot about BD lately, and it is fantastic to see the LC trying to make an effort to know the portfolio better and also inquiring whether if there is something THEY could do to make life easier for BD! BD really appreciates your interest guys! I would always be all ears if there is anything the LC wishes to share with me or wishes to ask any questions. BD’s main duty includes creating relations with the corporate world and also build LC’s clientele to sell our core product, the Global Internship Program and facilitate the process. Often regarded as the ‘freaking hardest job’, I prefer the word ‘challenging’. Being students and sharing the same ground as a veteran business person is indeed a challenging job. Challenging is what makes it amazing. Seizing every opportunity to network and spread the word, handling ridiculous amounts of emails and calls, sticking to the professional code of conduct, being a live AIESEC ambassador, handling those painful rejections, picking up oneself again, 24*7 market research, understanding every business we contact, understanding and tailoring our business prospect accordingly, patience, tenacity, moving up the relationship ladder, thinking very very strategically. All this and more in life of a BD officer. But here’s this good thing about BD, you can try different ways, make mistakes and see what works best for you! Rejections have always been hard, but we can’t let them stop us. It’s hard only till you think it’s hard. LC’s around the country are doing it. There’s no way we cannot. (Continue in next page)
Portfolio corner: Business Development (con’t) Today we face a situation where we have not met our minimum required ICX MOS in order to operate as a fully accredited member by AIESEC Australia. There have been quite a few things that have led to this. But let’s not go there, bygones are bygones. Let’s look at the present, AIESEC Curtin as a LC is stronger than ever. This building momentum is absolutely affecting me positively. My team of fantastic five looks great. It’s only a matter of time when they would be operating autonomously. I have a good feeling about it. But here’s the bottom-line, it’s going to require a harder effort that what we are putting at the moment. And I see everyone’s up for it. Let’s walk into the future strong. The upcoming month is very important for us. A raise any time before Newcon would ensure our full membership. Let’s just think about the moment when we would have a raise, when we would be full member again, and it should make us work harder. I thank the LC for their support; do keep us in your prayers. Success is moving from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm, I certainly haven’t lost mine, neither has the LC. Peace. There’s no challenge an AIESECer cannot meet and that includes the present one.
Krunal Dangar Director, Business Development. Phone:+61 450713332 Email:krunal.dangar@aiesec.net
Some of the BD members here, Do you know them well? Maybe next time you could talk to them and know them and BD more!
Upcoming events and notice Upcoming Events 1.
On 17th May, 2012 (Thursday) MAC and OGX will go to Murdoch University Employee Fear. We will promote AIESEC exchange in there. It will be at 10am – 2pm.
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OGX will have a Member Review Board Meeting this Saturday. I am looking forward for more great news from OGX for international exchange.
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AIESEC WA sports day on 20th May, 2012 (Sunday). Events and venue are still to be confirmed but it will be a great chance for bonding and enjoy a perfect Sunday!
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TM will have a workshop on personal branding in May. Time and Venue are to be confirmed but start to be excited about this!
Important Notice 1. AIESEC WA is organizing a sport day on 20th May, 2012,
Please go to https://www.facebook.com/questions/296716570410844/ for voting the sport events you want us to do. 2. Tracking documents- Personal Learning Plan have been handed out to all members. Please fill them in and submit back before deadlines. If you have any questions please contact people in TM portfolio. 3. MAC team had made an awesome video promotion on GCDP. Please have a look on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVPfOU7qhmI And give us any suggestions if you want
QUIZ TIMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!
This section is just a small and fun section which I would like to test you if you have read this newsletter. In next LCM I will ask you all to give me answer: 1. According to AIESEC Curtin Member Database, how many people in 1st year of Uni? There will be two other random questions. So make sure you read the newsletter. The people who answer correctly will have a small delight :P. See you in next LCM!
International Exchange AIESEC is an international organization that providing great opportunities to young people developing themselves. International Internships are our main product. As a member it is very important to know more about international internship program. It would be better for promotion or even you could join the great journey.
There are two kinds of internships AIESEC offers: 1. Global Community Development Program is an unpaid volunteering program which aims to develop the community. Most of the programs in this area are relatively short-term. 2. Global Internship Program is a paid working experience, focusing in the development of the change participant. This program is longer than the community development program.
In the Winter Holiday there will be lot of different Global Community Development Programs happening in July to August including countries like:
Malaysia Romania Vietnam Ukraine Brazil And a lot more….
International Exchange (con’t)
So you want to ask why should I go to international exchange with AIESEC? Because: - IT’s such a life changing experience - Learn a new culture - develop yourself - Doing something with a great course - Meeting new friends!
If you want to understand more about the international exchange, please feel free to read this winter project outlet : http://issuu.com/aieseccurtin/docs/winter_project _booklet