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Smith Net Impact Weekly E-News for September 6, 2008

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In this week's newsletter:
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1. Welcome!
2. Net Impact Kick-off Meeting
3. Sustainability Summit in DC
4. Upcoming Competitions

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1. Welcome!
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A grand hello to the people of Net Impact! Welcome to our first official newsletter of the 2008-09 academic year. Expect to receive weekly emails going forward containing news and event announcements from Smith Net Impact and the wider Net Impact community.

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2. Kick-off Meeting
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Where: 1412 Van Munching Hall
When: Thursday, Sept. 11 @ 5:00 pm
Who: All MBAs interested in Net Impact
Dress Code: Casual attire

Come meet the 2008-09 Net Impact board members and learn about Net Impact at Smith. We will review our events from last year and solicit ideas for the upcoming year. We will also discuss how the club operates and explain how 1st year MBAs can join the club as board members. This is a great time to meet the various students interested in Net Impact and learn more about how you can contribute to and benefit from Net Impact at Smith.

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3. External Event of Note: Sustainability Summit in DC
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Where: Russell Caucus Room, Russell Senate Office Building, US
Senate, Washington, DC
When: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 9:30-11:30AM
Who: All interested MBAs
Dress Code: Business Formal

This Summit will provide a lively discussion of what the leaders from key sectors – public and private – are doing and should be doing to solve the most serious environmental problems we face.

Moderated by Aaron Brown (former CNN anchor and host of PBS's Wide Angle), the panel discussion will include the Chairman of WalMart (S. Robson Walton),Executive Chairman of Ford Motor Company (William Clay Ford Jr.), and the Honorable Edward Markey, Chairman, US House Select Committee for Energy Independence and Global Warming.

RSVP at http://dcinvite.wufoo.com/forms/sustainability-summit/

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4. Upcoming case competitions
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There are a great many upcoming competitions that may be of interest to Net impact members:

Thunderbird Sustainable Innovation Summit – Register by Sunday, September 30
Thunderbird's real-life business sustainability challenge gives teams of MBAs and other masters degree students from around the world the opportunity to practice sustainable innovation strategies around the world and in our backyards. Teams from around the world will compete online with a 2 page Sustainable Innovation Plan. The final ten teams, will present solutions to the final round questions at Thunderbird to our sponsors live. The most innovative team will win $20,000 in cash and the title "Global Champions of Sustainable Innovation." Visit
http://sustainableinnovation.thunderbird.edu for more information.

Kenan-Flagler Sustainability Venture Capital Investment Competition – Registration begins Friday, October 26 and is open to the first 8 teams
Your team plays the role of a venture capital firm going through the entire VC investment process. Valuations include sustainability metrics. Evaluate real business plans while being judged by real VCs. Enrollment is based on a first-come, first-serve basis and is limited to the first 8 teams who complete the form and send in their deposit. Visit http://www.svcic.org/ for more information.

Rotman CSR Case Competition - Register by Friday, November 9
The Rotman CSR Case Competition is a unique opportunity for MBA students from the U.S. and Canada to showcase their creativity and analytical skills in the area of Corporate Social Responsibility. As the influence of corporations grows worldwide, transcending national and cultural boundaries, a new generation of leaders will need to understand how organizations can operate profitably as responsible members of their communities. The study of CSR touches on issues of cultural sensitivity, environmental sustainability, stakeholder safety and wellbeing, financial integrity, and many others. The top prize is $5,000.

Haas Education Leadership Case Competition – Register by Thursday, November 15
Last year the inaugural case focused on Results-Based Budgeting in the Oakland Unified School District. The competition was a success according to district representatives, participants and press. Several prominent media outlets published pieces on the e ELCC’s innovative approach to education reform, including the Oakland Tribune, CNN, ABC News, and the Financial Times.

This year, we will center the case on K-12 education in New Orleans with the goal to provide real, practical solutions for the recovery of the New Orleans Public School District in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Visit www.edcase.org for more information.

Georgia Tech Intersections MBA Case Competition – Register by Wednesday, November 2121
The focus of Intersections is the evolving partnership between corporate and non-profit communities. Only 1 team of 4 students can come from UMD. Total prize money is $15,000. To register, visit http://mgt.gatech.edu/intersections/.

University of Texas 2008 Social Innovation Competition – Register by Friday, February 1, 200808
The RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service at the LBJ School of Public Affairs would like to invite your members to participate in our 2008 Social Innovation Competition. The RGK Center is inviting students to submit plans that use creativity and innovation to tackle a pressing social issue. The competition develops in three rounds: submitting an executive summary, developing a detailed venture plan, and presenting in front of a panel judges in Austin. The winning team will be awarded $50,000 to put their plan into action. Visit http://www.utexas.edu/lbj/rgk/competition/ for more information.

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