Sport Management Society

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Sport Management Society

• Third Thursday
• August 20, 2009
• Campus Center 108.3

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Sport Management Society

• The purpose of the Sport Management Society (SMS)
  shall be to stimulate, encourage, and enhance
  professional development in the field of sport
  management.

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SMS Officers
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Third Thursdays

• 20 20 20

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Get InvolvedVolunteer

• Networking
• Career Exploration
• Experience

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Networking

• Meet people
• Who do you know?
• Who knows you?

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Career Exploration

• What do you want to do?
• What job title does that translate to?
• Can you find someone who is doing that?
• Where do you want to do it?

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Experience

• Event management
• Interpersonal communication
• Adds dimension to course work
• Strong internship ? Entry level position

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What if I work?

• Transferrable skills

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Events Action

• Tailgating Experience (Mariana)
• Volunteers for the 5 home games
• Special Olympics (Jamie)
• Bocce, Fitness, Softball, Golf
• Run for West Georgia (formerly A-Day Run)
• Registration
• Atlanta Braves Fundraiser

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Thank you for coming!

• Next Meeting Thursday, Sept 17
• Membership Dues
• Howl Towels
• Watch for Speaker Series Announcements