FINANCE INSURANCE

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FINANCE INSURANCE REAL ESTATE CLUB

• TEXAS AM UNIVERSITY
• 2007-2008

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CLUB OFFICERS 2007-2008

• President- Raul Ramirez
• cell [phone]
• email RaulRNagai_at_neo.tamu.edu
• Vice President- Courtney Buerger
• cell [phone]
• email Buerger_at_neo.tamu.edu
• Secretary- Shauna Yow
• cell [phone]
• email Syow14_at_yahoo.com
• Treasurer- Kathie Beakley
• cell [phone]
• email k.beakley_at_neo.tamu.edu
• Feel free to contact any of us, if you have any
  questions regarding the club, need help in
  school, need advice or just need someone to talk
  to

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

• Welcome to the FIRE Club at Texas AM University.
  Our club was established at AM in 1999 by highly
  motivated and ambitious students who wanted to
  enhance their educational experience at the
  finest educational institution the state of Texas
  has to offer.
  
• Today that tradition still continues, and I
  believe that the FIRE club is one of the finest
  student organizations at Texas AM University.
• Our members set high standards in academics,
  leadership, and community involvement. We aim to
  be the best at Texas AM.
• I encourage anyone interested in becoming a
  member , club sponsor, or guest speaker to look
  through this slide show and see why we are the
  best.

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MISSION STATEMENT

• The FIRE Club aims to introduce students to
  career opportunities in the fields of finance,
  insurance, and real estate and also related areas
  such as banking and law.
• Furthermore, we encourage members to build
  professional relationships and network with
  industry professionals and employers.

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WHY JOIN

• Easiest way to become involved at Texas AM
• Build friendships with other students that share
  common aspirations, interests, and ideas
• Network with industry professionals and potential
  employers
• Jobs and internships are commonly offered
• Very successful professionals speak at our
  monthly meetings
• Our members have a competitive advantage over
  other students when applying for jobs
• Great way to enhance your resume
• WE TRANSFORM YOUNG STUDENTS INTO TOMORROW S
  AGGIE LEADERS!

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HOW TO JOIN

• Attend one of our monthly meetings held every 3rd
  Tuesday of every month( location will be
  determined) and fill out a new member form
• Dues are 15/semester or 20/year
• (make checks payable to Texas AM F.I.R.E. Club)
• Also, you can contact any officer via email or
  phone and inform them that you are interested in
  becoming a member
• Or email the official club account- fire_at_tamu.edu
• MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO ANY MAJOR

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EVENTS FOR 2007-2008(IF TIMING AND FUNDS ALLOW)

• Monthly Meetings
• Tailgate Before Aggie Football Game
• Skeet Shooting Tournament
• Driving Range Night
• Dallas Trip to Visit Federal Reserve and Citibank
  Headquarters
• Charity Golf Tournament

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PAST GUEST SPEAKERS

• BRANT SMITH
• VICE-PRESIDENT
• MORTGAGE-BANKING
• CAPMARK- HOUSTON
• CLAY POLLARD
• LANDMAN
• CLAYTON WILLIAMS ENERGY
• THESE ARE ONLY 2 OF THE MANY SPEAKERS THE CLUB
  HAD

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Meeting with Northwestern Mutual Financial
Network Representatives
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VISITING DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN HOUSTON