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Vol: 1 Issue : 11 November 07, 2010

Members Participate in Personality


Test & Marcum Rachlin Presentation
“We believe in developing you as a professional
and growing together as one family”

How Do I Look? Seminar + Gift Cards Upcoming Car Wash Fundraiser


During the meeting this past Friday
(November 5, 2010), we had Catherine
Peña host a How Do I Look? Seminar.
The presentation included numerous
tips and advice for both men and wom-
en on how to dress for the occasion.
Following the presentation we had
Health Night. The guest panelists Sunday, November 14, 2010
shared insight on how business students
are involved with the healthcare industry; as well as how to 9:00am - 4:00pm
achieve a business position within the healthcare field. Location: Checker’s (SW 40th St. & 107th Ave)
What’s Happening This Week?
- General Meeting & Firm Presentation

General Meeting
Join us this Friday (November 12, 2010) for our general meeting. Stay up to date on
upcoming events, socials, and workshops. Keep your ALPFA network growing and keep
yourself learning. E-Board nominations are fast approaching, so if you plan on running,
be sure to talk to the current member holding that position to get an insight on what
awaits you.

Goldstein Schechter Koch


For over 60 years, Goldstein Schechter Koch has been South Florida’s most trusted certi-
fied public accounting firm serving South Florida businesses, non-profit organizations
and individuals. Cients’ financial success is at the forefront of their practice. The GSK
team prides itself on responsiveness, dedication and innovation to ensure our clients
achieve financial stability, growth and overall profitability. GSK was voted Best Places to
Work 2008.
More information available at: http://www.gskcpas.com

Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. (CB&H)


As the Southeast’s accounting and consulting Firm of Choice, Cherry, Bekaert & Hol-
land, L.L.P. (CB&H) is uniquely positioned to provide quality, cost-effective and value-
added services to a diverse and successful client base.
The Firm sets itself apart by delivering the extensive industry specialization, resource
depth and service opportunities of a national firm, but with the accessibility, service con-
tinuity and level of personal relationship expected from a local business.
Ranked among the nation’s Top 30 CPA firms, CB&H’s resource network stretches
regionally across six states, and nationally and internationally through an alliance with
Baker Tilly International.
More information available at: http://www.cbh.com
Last Week
- How Do I Look? Seminar
- Health Night
How Do I Look? Seminar
During the meeting this past Friday (November 5, 2010), we had Catherine Peña host a
How Do I Look? Seminar. The presentation included numerous tips and advice for both
men and women on how to dress for the occasion. Afterwards, a total of eight volun-
teers were called up to the front of the room, where the audience then voted for the best
dressed; winners receiving a gift card.

Health Night - Panel Discussion


After ALPFA’s general meeting this past Friday, members were able to participate in a
panel discussion which included several professionals in the healthcare industry. They
spoke about their distinct career paths and how they have taken a role in the healthcare
industry.

Panelists information:

Nancy Borkowski, CPA – Director of Health Management Programs FIU

Judy Sada – CFO Memorial Hospital Miramar

Laura Perez-Heidrich CPA - Controller at Baptist Health


Upcoming Events & Recommendations
General Meeting
Friday, November 12, 2010
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: CBC 155 (College of Business Complex at FIU)
Drive for Necessities items will be collected during the meeting

Firm Presentations
Goldstein Schechter Koch
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. (CB&H)

Friday, November 12, 2010


7:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: CBC 155 (College of Business Complex at FIU)

Car Wash Fundraiser


Sunday, November 14, 2010
9:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Checker’s (SW 40th St. & 107th Ave)
More Information: Michelle Merz: michellemerz39@hotmail.com

More Events: Camillus House


Community Service
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Time: TBA

Stay Up to Date with


Career Management Services
Workshop & Information Session
For Times & Locations Visit: Dates, Times, & Locations
http://alpfafiu.org/calendar http://careers.fiu.edu
Need updates on events? Need to contact a fellow member for assistance? If you would like to write for the news-
Look no further and get connected through www.alpfafiu.org If you have letter or write your ALPFA Story,
please e-mail us at:
not registered, the link can be found on the bottom right of the website.
juliang@gmx.com
Check out Albums, Events, and more.
11/11/2010

E-Board Elections
• Leadership development
• Give back to ALPFA
• Organizational development
• Relationship with faculty & staff of FIU
• Increase Network
• All expenses paid trip to ALPFA Convention next
summer (California).

General Meeting • Vice-President of Finance


November 5, 2010 – aalab003@gmail.com

Job Opportunities Job Opportunities


• Accounting Assistant • Forensic Accounting Intern
– Accounting Major – Kaufman Rossin
– 20-25hrs per week, very flexible – 3-4 Interns, Paid

– Make your own schedule, close to FIU – Beginning Immediately

– Resumes: cpena015@fiu.edu – Resumes: cpena015@fiu.edu


• Subject Line: Accounting Assistant • Subject Line: Kaufman Rossin Internship

Upcoming Service Events Drive for Necessities


Turner Technical Arts High School:
• November 14th: Needs basic necessities for students
Camillus House
School Supplies: Personal Supplies:
• paper • toothbrushes
• folders • toothpaste
• notebooks • hair brushes
• November 19th: • deodorant
Habitat for Humanity • backpacks
• soap
• comp books
• feminine
• highlighters products

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Bake Sale Volunteers: Thank you!! Next Fundraiser Event…..

• When: Sunday, November 14th

• Time: 9AM- 4PM

• Location: Checker’s (SW 40th St. & 107th Ave)

• Points: 15 for volunteering, 2 per pre-sale ticket

• Contact: Michelle Merz


michellemerz39@hotmail.com
954.319.3157

Recap for ALPFA

• Camillus House (November 14th)


• Habitat for Humanity (November 19th)
• Drive for necessities
• Sports Day (November 13th)
• Accounting Assistant Position
• Kaufman Rossin Forensic Accounting Position
• Car Wash Fundraiser (November 14th) November 5, 2010

Nancy Borkowski, CPA Judy Sada


Director of Health Management Programs FIU CFO Memorial Hospital Miramar

• Over 20 years experience in the healthcare industry • Vast amount of experience in Healthcare Finance
• Held executive positions in physician practice • Active & influential leader in South Florida for 29yrs
management & managed care

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Laura Perez-Heidrich, CPA


Controller at Baptist Health

• Regional Controller, HEALTHSOUTH Doctors’ Hospital


• Controller, Larkin General Hospital November 5, 2010
– 1983-1994

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