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Commerce Alumni
We recognise your time is precious and that is why The University of Adelaide Commerce Network is committed to ensuring it is used wisely and your experiences are both enriching and rewarding.
Whether you are currently studying a University of Adelaide Commerce degree or have graduated there are numerous benefits to becoming a member of this exclusive group. These benefits range from creating personal and professional networks with like minded people to attending both social and professional events through out the year.
Becoming a member is simple and easy and best of all its completely FREE. By joining Adelaide onLION, the University’s online community you can become a member of the Commerce Alumni Network community.
The last twelve months have presented a challenge for the Commerce Alumni and its core committee members. Even with our day to day activities hampering our abilities to dedicate time and resources into the Alumni’s primary roles and activities, we have seen some remarkable achievements, with the Adrian Morrissey and Sea & Vines Festival events being the stand out events for the year. Not withstanding, the commerce Alumni needs to structurally formalize itself in order to capture these inefficiencies and move forward.
The start of this year saw a change to those representing the Alumni, with key members over the previous years moving on to focus of their careers. I would like to take this moment to thanks all of those members; Cheryl Wenham, Andrew Dolley & George Georgiadis, for their efforts and contribution to the Commerce Alumni. With these members moving on, it is the Alumni’s loss.
The committee met at the start of the year set ourselves some realistic goals, 11 months later; we have again struggled to achieve all of the activities on our program. As Alex Brown iterated in last years report, I do not believe this was due to a lack of interest and enthusiasm, but reflects the busy work and social schedule of our committee members & Alumni.
This year’s highlights, as previously mentioned, have been the Adrian Morrissey, ‘Wok in a box’ event, as well as the Sea & Vines Festival. Once again, I would like to thank Breanna Slattery for her efforts in organizing the Sea & Vines Tour over the June long weekend; it was this year’s most successful event. Adrian’s speech in April, hosted by FAD Bar on Waymouth St in the City, gave listeners a chance to see what starting a small business involves and the challenges that one can expect to face, and how to manage your business around them.
Our final event was to be a Speed mentoring event held in the Napier Building for 3rd year students to try a gain an understanding of life after University. Andrew Partington put in a sterling effort to promote and organize the event, however, as the event was due to start, a lack of interest meat that this particular activity had to be cancelled. In the end, it was the clash with SWOTVAC that caused this. Andrew, thank you for your efforts.
Looking to 2009, we need to build on the size of the committee. Involving student representatives will seek to reduce the burden placed on our current committee members. Those with a more flexible schedule will be the ones focusing on the key goals and objectives. This year has seen unique and exciting events, something Alex Brown requested as he passed on the role of President to me.
I wish the new committee well and hope their efforts next year will enable us to improve and move forward. I look forward to 2009 and welcome any new faces to the Commerce Alumni and wish everyone the best of luck with their external endeavors.
Paul Hill |
There are a number of different ways that you can support the Network:
Join Adelaide onLION – Become a member of the Commerce Network
Am I eligible? If you are a current student, graduate or a University of Adelaide staff member - YES
Within Adelaide onLION the Commerce Alumni has a very strong network. The network regularly runs events for its members and currently has around 1000 members spread across the globe. Becoming a member allows you to easily stay in touch with fellow class mates and graduates, keeps you informed about what’s new at the School and allows you experience interesting events that will help you with your professional networking and development as well as give you (another) social outlet. Membership is completely FREE so join up now.
Volunteer Opportunities
The Network could not function without the valuable efforts of its volunteers. Alumni are invited to offer their assistance to make the Commerce Network a vital, forward-looking, successful group serving graduates and current students. There are many opportunities where you can become involved in the Network and gain broad-ranging and valuable professional experience and expand your personal networks.
Such opportunities include:
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becoming members of the Commerce Network executive committee and its sub-committees; helping develop and promote Network Scholarships and Award programs for students;
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co-ordinating suggestions for, and the organization of, events and functions to involve alumni and students;
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generally helping to 'build bridges' between current and past students of the University, Faculties and the business community.
If you would like any additional information about the Network or how to get involved, please contact the President, Mr Paul Hill via email: paul.hill@cobham.com.au
Our Commitment
We recognise that your time is precious. The University of Adelaide Commerce Network Executive Committee is committed to ensuring that your time is used wisely and that your experience is successful and rewarding.
We will provide the following services and resources:
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information on the University of Adelaide Commerce Network initiatives and programs,
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career reports,
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opportunities for networking,
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regular reports on the Network's progress,
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assistance with fundraising solicitations.
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Professional development seminars, social events, networking opportunities
and other events of interest to Commerce Alumni members.
Join the Commerce Alumni Association.
Bimonthly
Chairman Dinner
Further information, date, venue to be announced
Sunday 7th or Monday 8th June
Sea and Vines Tour
Chartered Bus from the CBD to McLaren Vale to enjoy the festivities.
August 2009
Adelaide United Corporate Soccer Night
Group Corporate Booking for fun and networking opportunities at the first home game of the season
Hindmarsh Stadium, Hindmarsh
Wednesday 16th December 2009
2009 Commerce Alumni Association
Annual General Meeting
Review of the events and financial position.
Election of board members and president positions for 2010
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For further information about the Commerce Alumni, email paul.hill@cobham.com.au
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