Committees

The Commerce Week (TCW) is Asper’s very own orientation or ”frosh” week. TCW is held during the first week of classes in September, and includes a number of social and academic events for students to participate in. Through these events both new and returning students are able to network with other students and local business leaders, and learn about all of the great opportunities Asper has to offer. Asper’s tenth annual TCW will take place September 2nd to 5th.

Leadership Opportunities: TCW Co-Chairs, 3 Event Coordinators, 2 Director of Corporate Relations, 2 Directors of Marketing, 2 Volunteer Coordinators

The NBSC Organizing Committee is responsible for assisting the co-chairs in the planning of the conference. This includes organizing delegate transportation and meals, creation of marketing and promotional materials, and seeking out sources of sponsorship.

Since NBSC’s inception in 1993, NBSC brings together the next generation of business leaders to Winnipeg, including Students’ Association Executives and JDC West Captains from Canadian Business Schools.

This year, the 33rd Annual National Business School Conference will take place November 13-16th.

Leadership Opportunities: NBSC Co-Chairs, 3 Directors of Logistics, 2 Directors of Corporate Relations, 2 Directors of Marketing, 1 Director of Information Technology & Operations

The Commerce Business Banquet is a longstanding tradition of the I.H. Asper School of Business. What started as a small event to foster the relationship between business professionals in Winnipeg and students of the Asper School is now in its 59th consecutive year and the premier event that the Commerce Students’ Association hosts. The Business Banquet is an event that is unique to the school, and the biggest student-led, corporate networking event of its kind in Canada.

Leadership Opportunities: Business Banquet Co-Chairs, 2 Directors of Marketing and Media, 2 Directors of Logistics, 1 Director of Corporate Relations, 1 Director of Graphic Design

5 Days is national charity campaign that takes place in March to help raise awareness for youth facing homelessness.

The 5 Days campaign includes many events and initiatives, the biggest of which being “5 Days Week” in March. In Winnipeg, 5 all of the proceeds raised goes to Resource Assistance for Youth (RaY), who focuses on getting underprivileged youth back on their feet.

Leadership Opportunities: 1 General Coordinator, 3 Directors of Logistics, 2 Volunteer Coordinators, 2 Marketing Coordinators, 2 Managers of Corporate Relations, 1 Director of PR

ShineToba is the University of Manitoba chapter of the National Shinerama charity in support of Cystic Fibrosis Canada. The campaign has been going on for over 50 years and during this time span the average life expectancy has increased from just under 5 years to around 50 years. This campaign involves a high level of commitment from not only the Asper community but the University community and the Winnipeg community as a whole. A heartbreaking statistic: Most people diagnosed with cystic fibrosis will have to undergo two doublelung transplants during their lifetime.

Leadership Opportunities: Shinerama Co-Chairs, 3 Event Coordinators, 2 Directors of Corporate Relations, 1 Director of Public Relations, 3 Directors of Marketing, 1 Volunteer Coordinator

The First Year Committee represents the New-to-Asper students in Faculty of Management. Two elected First Year Representatives chair the First Year Committee, leading the planning of various fundraisers and charities, as well as a killer social.

Leadership Opportunities: 2 First Year Representatives, 2 Charity Co-Chairs, 2 Fundraising Co-Chairs, 2 Social Co- Chairs, 2 Marketing Co-Chairs, 1 Finance Chair, 1 International Chair

The Commerce Cares Committee is a small leadership group where individuals will work closely with each other to put together the Coffee House, Mentorship Program, and Student Appreciation Week. Each member is responsible for the organization of logistics for these events, as well as other miscellaneous tasks (seeking out in kind donations, promoting the events, etc). These positions will require a considerable time commitment for the upcoming school year, however, will yield a very unique and rewarding leadership experience.

Leadership Opportunities: 2 Commerce Cares Co-Chairs, 2 Directors of Logistics, 2 Directors of Marketing, 1 Director of Corporate Relations

Commerce Socials (CS) is the most important brand of the Commerce Students’ Association, it has existed since the beginning of Commerce, although the socials really took off back in the 70s and 80s. CS reached its peak in 2002-2003, when the socials would sell out in 30 minutes and Carol had an attendance of 5000-6000 people at the Winnipeg Convention Centre. Everything came to a halt in 2005, and generations of Commerce Socials Co-Chairs have exhaustively worked to re-develop the brand into what it is today. We need your help to continue growing the Commerce Socials and support the student body!

Leadership Opportunities: 2 Commerce Socials Co-Chairs, 2 Directors of Promotion, 2 Directors of Marketing

Case competitions are a way to enrich the undergraduate experience through the development of skills beyond the classes at the I.H. Asper School of Business. Each year the Commerce Students’ Association (CSA) plans and executes multiple internal case competitions and workshops throughout the year, sponsored by companies in the business community. These competitions and workshops help students learn and strengthen analytical, problem-solving and public speaking skills in a business professional environment. Participants are given the opportunity to learn from people in the business world who mentor and judge case competitions through unique networking and coaching opportunities.

Leadership Opportunities: 2 Case Competition Co-Chairs, 2 Directors of Logistics, 1 Director of Graphic Design