AIESEC

Curtin

Issue No. 5

7th

May 2012

Distributed by

AIESEC Curtin

Marketing and Communication Portfolio

For any questions, feedbacks and

suggestions, please contact

khyeung00@gmail.com

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

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.

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.

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!

Ricky Yeung Internal relationship manager AIESEC Curtin University Based in Perth, Australia Mobile: +61 430662216 Email: khyeung00@gmail.com Web: www.aiesec.org

Letter from the editor

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 2nd 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 Café 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)

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!

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

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.

2. OGX will have a Member Review Board Meeting this Saturday. I am

looking forward for more great news from OGX for international

exchange.

3. 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!

4. 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

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