Events Committee
linda.bostel@alpfanj.org
The committee focuses on coordinating quality events that enhance personal and professional development. It also provides members the ability to network with fellow ALPFA members and our sponsors.
The Events Committee is responsible for:
1. Updating the calendar of events for the year.
2. Preparing budgets for proposed events.
3. Soliciting speakers as needed for general meetings and other functions.
4. Coordinating all event details with fellow board and committee members.
5. Contacting vendors and obtaining contracts for approved vendors.
6. Keeping President and Board informed on a timely basis of all items/issues surrounding “events.”
If you would like to join the Events Committee, please contact Linda Bostel via e-mail at linda.bostel@alpfanj.org.
Contact Linda Bostel, Events Director regarding:
Information on our next event.
Information on hosting one of our events (i.e., restaurants & lounge owners are welcomed).
Information on becoming a presenter (i.e., CEO's, Certified Professionals).
Student Affairs Committee
carlos.zuniga@alpfanj.org
The committee focuses on assisting student members with career choices and job searches while providing support, development and mentorship programs for a career in business. The committee works closely with established student chapters in the NJ area and coordinates a number of student events throughout the year. It continues its efforts to form new student chapters and assist with the regional case competition.
The Student Affairs Committee is responsible for:
1. Developing plans and goals for student chapters.
2. Planning and coordinating two Saturday student workshops (1 in the Spring and 1 in the Fall).
3. Communicating with Board on student member activities and all Association sponsored events.
4. Serving as a liaison between the professional and student chapters.
5. Helping raise funds for scholarships. Helping set goals and present to Board (i.e., number of scholarships to be provided, number of schools to advertise).
6. Updating scholarship applications – setting deadlines, mailing time frames, set awards criteria and selecting finalists.
7. Keeping President and Board informed on a timely basis of all items/issues surrounding “student affairs.”
If you would like to join the Student Affairs committee, please contact Carlos Zuniga at carlos.zuniga@alpfanj.org.
Contact the Student Affairs Director regarding:
Information on student membership benefits.
Enrolling in the LPFA student mentoring program.
Information regarding the ALPFA student case competition.
Information on how to get involved in the Student Affairs Committee.
Information about scholarship opportunities.
Student events and/or topics you would like to see.
Information on how to start an ALPFA chapter at your school if one has not yet been established.
Member Relations Committee
camilo.guerra@alpfanj.org
The committee focuses on growing our chapter membership with talented and qualified members.
The Membership Committee is responsible for:
1. Increasing the New Jersey Chapter’s membership by organizing membership drives.
2. Updating and maintaining the New Jersey Chapter membership database current.
3. Maintaining RSVP list for events.
4. Serving as greeters at each ALPFA event.
5. Preparing reports detailing membership demographics and monthly reports on membership status.
6. Working closely with the other committees during events and items/issues surrounding membership and with the Board on setting goals for membership.
7. Reaching out to expired or soon-to-expire members via email or phone call to ensure they renew their membership.
8. Keeping President and Board informed on a timely basis of all items/issues surrounding “membership.”
There are three types of membership: Professional, Associate and Student.
Requirements for Professional Membership include professionals who share in our values, mission, and principles; and, hold at least a baccalaureate degree, or its international equivalent in accounting or finance-related majors; or, hold an equivalent professional certification in an accounting, finance, IT, or related field.
Requirements for Associate Membership include individuals who share in our values, mission, and principles; and, do not meet the qualifications for Professional Membership or Student Membership.
Requirements for Student Membership include students who share in our values, mission, and principles; and, provide evidence of current enrollment in an accredited college or university.
If you would like to join the Membership Committee, please contact Juan Guerra via e-mail at juan.guerra@alpfanj.org .
Contact Juan Guerra, Membership Director for:
Membership eligibility, benefits and ALPFA member status.
Suggestions regarding member benefits.
Assistance in meeting current ALPFA members.
Public Relations Committee
roxana.rodriguez@alpfanj.org
The committee is instrumental for providing quality communications to our membership.
The Public Relations Committee is responsible for:
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Creating and distributing communications to the membership regarding upcoming professional and student events.
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Designing and publishing the ALPFA NJ semi-annual newsletters and quarterly e-newsletters.
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Coordinating with ALPFA National’s Marketing team to publicize ALPFA NJ’s major annual events.
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Creating various event materials (programs, speaker biography sheets) in support of chapter events.
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Communicating and coordinating with ALPFA New Jersey’s Corporate Partners on the use of their Corporate Partner benefits, as it relates to the newsletters and event program advertisements.
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Supporting the rest of ALPFA New Jersey on ways in which to increase and enhance membership and corporate partner relations.
If you would like to join the Public Relations Committee, please contact Roxana Rodriguez via e-mail at roxana.rodriguez@alpfanj.org or by phone at (908) 764-4231. Contact Roxana Rodriguez, Public Relations Director regarding:
- Submission of information or photographs for possible inclusion in the ALPFA NJ newsletters (information on member career accomplishments, testimonials, etc.)
- Interest in writing newsletter articles on ALPFA NJ professional or student events, or getting involved in designing and creating event communication graphics and publications.
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Ideas on how ALPFA New Jersey can advertise member and corporate partner benefits within your company or organization.
Community Affairs Committee
michael.maciera@alpfanj.org
The committee focuses on developing partnerships with potential corporate sponsors, not-for-profits, and other professional organizations/agencies that promote our mission and shared values.
The Community Affairs Committee is responsible for:
1. Updating the calendar of events for the year with community and training events.
2. Coordinating tax program with the IRS.
3. Identifying and forming relationships with organizations (i.e., Hispanic Chambers of Commerce, NSHMBA, others).
4. Introducing ALPFA to other individuals by attending the functions of other organizations.
5. Organizing financial workshops and continuing professional education (CPE) courses.
6. Organizing initiatives that will benefit the Hispanic communities.
7. Forming relationships with Hispanic owned businesses and many more.
8. Keeping President and Board informed on a timely basis of all items/issues surrounding “community affairs.”
If you would like to join the Community Affairs Committee, please contact Michael Maciera via e-mail at michael.maciera@alpfanj.org.
Contact Michael Maciera, Community Affairs Director regarding:
Information on partnership with not-for-profits.
Ideas on outreach initiatives for Hispanic communities.
Ideas on financial workshops and other training.
Technology Committee
wilson.lopez@alpfanj.org
The ALPFA New Jersey technology committee maintains the website and other web properties. Our goal is to brand and market ALPFA New Jersey while targeting Latinos and other individuals with finance and accounting or related backgrounds. It is also to establish an online community for ALPFA New Jersey to recruit members and qualified candidates to join our board and committees.
The Community Affairs Committee is responsible for:
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To mass communicate the ALFPA New Jersey Chapter to the general public
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To plan, develop, publish and monitor content for alpfanj.org professional website
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To plan, develop, publish, and monitor content for ALPFANJ social networking websites (Facebook and LinkedIn)
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Provide a centralized location for all of ALPFANJ committees to communicate information with professional members
Contact Wilson Lopez, Director of Technology regarding:
Information on partnership with not-for-profits.
Ideas on outreach initiatives for Hispanic communities.
Ideas on financial workshops and other training
If you would like to join the Technology Committee, please contact Wilson Lopez via e-mail at wilson.lopez@alpfanj.org
