The Weekly Report

January 27, 2008

Members & Initiates

Thank you to everyone who attended the Semester Kick-Off. The BAP officers were impressed with the number and quality of initiates, and we hope all of you continue taking the required steps to complete initiation. Several BAP activities are coming up, and it is important that members plan their schedules appropriately. Bill Swanson will be speaking at Friday’s meeting (February 1) about resume preparation; everyone should bring a copy of their current resume to the meeting. Furthermore, the first resume due date is fast approaching, February 29, so make sure you spend some time updating your resume.

Dress code is business casual for Friday’s meeting.

201 Tutoring

The first 201 tutoring session is February 3 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. This is a good opportunity to review your accounting knowledge, receive community service hours, and help out aspiring accountants. Anyone who wants to participate is welcome; we are meeting in room 201 of Roskens Hall. Remember, all members are required to attend at least one tutoring session. If you have any questions, then contact me at pbarackman@mail.unomaha.edu.

Announcements

• Dues must be paid by February 8, 2008. They are $30.00 for both members and initiates.

• BAP membership applications should be completed and turned in. They can be returned to any officer, or brought to Friday’s meeting.
• Bring a copy of your resume to Friday’s Meeting.
• 201 Tutoring on Sunday February 3 at 4:00 PM in Roskens Hall room 201.

Meeting

Event:	Date:	Location:	Time:
Resume Presentation	Feb 1	MBSC Dodge Room	6:00

We look forward to seeing you on Friday,

Patrick Barackman

Reporting Officer, pbarackman@mail.unomaha.edu

The Weekly Report

January 20, 2008

Members & Initiates

The second week of school is underway; we hope everyone has adjusted to their new schedule. As usual, Beta Alpha Psi has many activities going on in the next few weeks. The Semester Kick-Off meeting is this Friday (January 25) at the Family Fun Center. Ten points will be awarded for attendance. The dress code is casual, and we have planned several fun activities.

Spring Recruiting

The success of BAP is dependent on its ability to recruit and retain talented students. As a group, we should view spring recruiting as an opportunity to strengthen our organization. Returning members can use prior experience to help potential initiates understand the benefits and requirements of joining our organization. Please make an effort to welcome the initiates at the Kick-off.

Announcements

• Time spent contributing to the Regional Presentation will be considered community service and should be reported to me (Patrick), but it will constitute only 1 hour of the 4 hour requirement. All members are responsible for attending an additional community service event. Plan accordingly.
• Dues must be paid by February 8, 2008. They are $30.00 for both members and initiates.
• BAP membership applications should be completed and turned in. They can be returned to any officer, or brought to Friday’s meeting.
• Resume preparation is coming up. If you have a free moment, then begin updating your resume.
• The VITA Tax Preparation is coming up. Please contact Carley or Mary if you are interested in participating.

Meetings:

Event: Semester Kick Off

Date: Jan. 25

Location: Family Fun Center

Time: 6:00

We look forward to seeing you on Friday,

Patrick Barackman

Reporting Officer, pbarackman@mail.unomaha.edu

The Weekly Report

January 13, 2008

Members & Initiates:
Welcome back. The spring 2008 semester is now underway, and it should be an exciting semester for BAP. Our semester will begin formally with the Members Meeting on January 18 at 6:00 PM. As usual, BAP will provide opportunities for professional development, social networking, and general knowledge of the accounting profession.

What to Expect in 2008:
The spring semester is going to focus on resume preparation. All BAP members and initiates will have an opportunity to create, revise, and perfect a resume. BAP will also host several professional meetings giving members the opportunity to meet representatives from Deloitte, Union Pacific, Exxon Mobile and many other companies. Furthermore, we are planning multiple community service opportunities.

New Faces:
As our returning members know, we have elected a new set of officers. As an officer group, we hope to continue to progress the organization to better suit your needs. The spring 2008 officers are:

President- Carley Hunzeker

Vice President- Scott Bradley

Reporting Secretary- Patrick Barackman

Treasurer- Leslie Irvine

Membership Chair- Casandra Jimenez

VP of Community Relations- Mary Schawang

Info Technology- Matt Pirog

Important Announcements:

• Dues must be paid by February 8, 2008. They are $30.00 for both members and initiates.
• Only 1 hour of community service can come from non-BAP activities. Plan your schedules now to attend a BAP sponsored community service activity.

Meeting:

Event:

Date:

Location:

Time:

Members Meeting Jan. 18 Milo Bail, Dodge Room 6:00 PM

We look forward to seeing you on Friday,

Patrick Barackman

Reporting Officer, pbarackman@mail.unomaha.edu