Haiti Fundraising Update

Haas EWMBA students have given over $1,700 to various charities helping in the earthquake relief efforts. Thank you to everyone who is helping!

Donating to the Right Cause

The EWMBAA Community Service Committee chose to raise funds to support Yele Haiti. The CSC chose Yele because it has been in operation in Haiti since 2005 and will continue to do so long after the relief efforts are completed. They know how to utilize local resources, they get through local government issues more quickly and efficiently, and the money will be spent on long-term recovery rather than only immediate needs.

We believe in Yele Haiti. So, it was rather shocking to see an articles contending that founder Wyclef Jean personally profited from donations to Yele. (Nonprofit tax experts found no serious wrongdoing.) Upon thorough review, we found the allegations to be based on a superficial understanding of how nonprofits utilize resources and report business transactions. Given greater information stemming from the power of national press, however, we have to acknowledge that Yele may not have always handled things properly in the past. With the current scrutiny, what is clear is that earthquake relief donations will go to help those in need. If you have any questions or would like further data, please contact Monika.

Putting all legal matters aside, what matters most is helping the victims of the earthquake. Port-au-Prince is in ruins. The destruction and loss of life from the earthquake and multiple aftershocks is beyond anyone's imagination. We ask that you give what you can to an organization that you feel proud supporting. Arabella Philanthropic Investment Advisors posted a brief guide to disaster funding that includes a list of organizations with strong ties to Haiti.

• CARE - With an active presence in Haiti since 1954, CARE's work there focuses on HIV/AIDS, reproductive health, maternal and child health, education, food security, and water and sanitation.
• Catholic Relief Services (CRS) - CRS has more than 50 years of experience in Haiti and currently serves some 200,000 of the poorest and most marginalized Haitians in the areas of health and nutrition, education, water and sanitation, HIV/AIDS, agriculture, peace building and migration.
• Oxfam - With a staff of 200, including a 15-member emergency response team, Oxfam International brings expertise in water, sanitation and public health in Haiti, as well as local knowledge and community networks established over the past decade. 
• PLAN - Having worked in Haiti since 1973, the organization currently implements child-centered community development programs featuring Health, Education for Girls and Boys, HIV/AIDS, and the Rights of the Child.
• Save the Children - Having worked in Haiti since 1985, primarily in Port-au-Prince and the Central Plateau region, Save the Children provides health, education, protection and food security programs to vulnerable children.

In addition to Arabella's list, we'll continue to add Haiti-based charities here as we identify them:

• Haitian Health Foundation - improves the health and well-being of the poor, the sick, and the infirm of Jeremie to break the bonds of poverty, which tie so many Haitians to a life of great deprivation
• Hope for Haiti - improves the quality of life for the Haitian people, particularly children, through education, nutrition, and healthcare
• Lambi Fund of Haiti - assists the popular, democratic movement in Haiti to help strengthen civil society in as a necessary foundation for democracy and development
• St. Bonafice Haiti Foundation - helps the people of the desperately poor rural region of Fond des Blancs
• What If? Foundation - feeds and educations impoverished children in Port-au-Prince to provide hope and opportunity for a brighter future

Partners in Health has been providing health care in Haiti for over 20 years and is currently working to address the needs of those injured in the quake.

Regardless of which group you choose to support, we'd love to track participation. Please email Monika Matthews to let tell us about it (monika_matthews@mba.berkeley.edu). We've already raised over $1,200!!!

Thanks!
The CSC Team

Earthquake Relief

In light of the devastating impact of the earthquake in Haiti, we would like to unite as a student body to show our support. While there are a multitude of organizations you can support, the EWMBAA Community Service Committee has elected to raise funds for Yele Haiti.

www.yele.org

Yele was founded in 2005 by notable Haitian, Wyclef Jean. It is a grassroots movement that brings global awareness to Haiti while providing programs in education, arts, sports, the environment. Yele focuses on manageable projects that promote long-term progress, which in the past have included rebuilding schools, sports programs for youth, and food distribution. Currently, Yele Haiti is dedicating 100% of its efforts to earthquake relief.

The CSC chose Yele Haiti because of its strong and long-lasting ties to the people of the country. Just as with Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and the India Ocean Tsunami in 2004, nature has brought to the public eye already dire economic conditions. And as we can see now looking back on those disasters, it will take a great deal of time to help this region recover. Yele Haiti has been active in tnhe country and will continue to work toward progress long after the major recovery organizations are gone.

You can help by donating to Yele Haiti in one of two ways:

1. Text YELE to 501501 to donate $5. The amount will be added to your cell phone bill.

2. Donate more by visiting the Yele Haiti website.  www.yele.org

Please make sure to let us know you donated so we can tally results! Email Monika Matthews (monika_matthews@mba.berkeley.edu) with the amount you donated to have it added to the total.

Thank You!!!

December Blood Drive

Hi Everyone!

Guess what? The EWMBA Community Service Committee is co-sponsoring the last blood drive of the semester and we need your support!

This event is during finals week, so take a break from studying or come to campus, EARLY before class to donate blood!!!

It's not too late to sign up. Remember every donation can save lives!

You can make an appointment at BEADONOR.COM, drop by the American Red Cross table on Sproul during the week or just show up on December 8th!

As if giving isn't enough, any organization (that's us!) that brings in 75 or more donors will win a free pizza party! But of course, we're not doing it for the pizza.

If you can't donate, but you know someone who can, please forward this message to them!!

Here's another way you can get the word out. Post this event to your Facebook wall and let everyone in your Berkeley network know about this important event!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=186350317803

Read some Quick Facts about donating blood.

If you have any questions, please contact me or Emily Ma.

Thanks! See you there!

Jeremy

Here are the vitals:

WHO: EVERYONE
WHAT: BLOOD DRIVE!
WHEN: DECEMBER 8, 12-6PM
WHERE: PAULEY BALLROOM, MLK
WHY: BECAUSE YOU CARE

Jeremy Fong
jeremy_fong@mba.berkeley.edu
(831) 261-7297

Emily Ma
ARC @ Cal Blood Services Co-Coordinator
emilyma.12@berkeley.edu
(916) 802-4616

Alameda Point Collaborative Cancelled

But join us at Urban Sprouts instead!

Community Fellows

Did you know that you can earn recognition at graduation by completing community service hours during your time at Haas? Read more about the Haas Community Fellows Program below (and you can always find this information linked in the sidebar!):

Haas Community Fellows Program

As a public business school, we must convey the truth that the creation of opportunity is meaningless unless we share the opportunity with others and that adhering to any fundamental ethical standard is not a luxury.

~ Tom Campbell, Former Dean, Haas School of Business

Purpose

UC Berkeley is built upon and for the express purpose of serving the greater community. The Haas School of Business is in the unique position of offering a top-ranked program within a public university. Incorporating this inherent relationship between business education and community involvement, former Dean Tom Campbell, with the MBAA and the EWMBAA, launched the Haas Community Fellows Program in 2003.

The program was developed to maintain and enhance a long-time tradition of Haas students giving back to the communities in which they live and work. The program encourages students to engage in community issues by formally acknowledging those who do so, reinforcing Berkeley’s reputation as a public school that builds its foundation in and for the community. A Haas Community Fellow can take pride in the title, as it showcases a necessary aspect of successful business leadership.

Qualification and Application Process

Any EWMBA student who completes 50 hours of community service over their three years of education at Haas qualifies to be recognized as a Haas Community Fellow. Any student who intends to apply for the program should register with the Community Service Committee when their volunteer hours begin. Registered students should then keep track of their community service hours by filling in the Haas Community Fellows spreadsheet. Students are responsible to submit the final application and spreadsheet to the Community Service Committee. The required number of community service hours and the final application are to be completed by April 15^th of the graduating year.

Recognition

All Haas Community Fellows will be recognized in the commencement program. The student in each graduating class who performs the most volunteer hours will receive special recognition on stage during the graduation ceremony, along with a plaque honoring this achievement.

Classification of Community Service

• Students must receive no compensation for hours counted toward fellows status.

• Beneficiaries of students’ service must be classified as non-profit organizations under the 501c3 guidelines. In special cases, other nonprofit organizations (501c4, 501c8, etc.) may qualify with pre-approval.

• Time spent in service to Haas (committee service, club memberships, etc.) does not count toward volunteer time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I include volunteer work outside of Haas events?

YES! Students are encouraged to volunteer in whatever capacity is meaningful to them. Please record and report hours spent serving the community through any nonprofit organization that falls under the IRS 501c3 classification.

Do Berkeley Board Fellow hours count?

YES! As long as students receive no academic credit or compensation for board participation, service through any board, including the Berkeley Board Fellows program, is eligible.

What about nonprofit organizations that are not 501c3 classified?

Some organizations may be eligible even if they are not 501c3 classified. Examples include volunteer fire departments and fraternal organizations such as Elks Lodge. Volunteer hours with these organizations must be dedicated to charitable activities and must be pre-approved by the community service committee.

Who can participate in the Community Fellows Program?

The program is open to both the MBA and EWMBA students. Each program operates independently, but fellows will all be recognized at the joint program commencement ceremony. One student in each program will be recognized on stage for having the highest number of volunteer hours in their program and graduating year.

Can I include work in student organizations?

No. Serving in student government or organizations is part of the benefit of attending Haas. Service to the school is extremely valued, but does not emphasize the need for business leaders’ involvement in the greater community. Please do not include volunteer hours spent planning activities for Haas or attending club meetings or events.

On a sidenote: We are in the process of implementing an easier tracking system that will utilize the student directory interface. We're not quite there yet, so be sure to keep your hours for now, and we'll let you know as soon as it's up and running!

Upcoming Events!

Due to a few too many conflicts in the weeks leading up to holiday season, we'll be postponing the Haas Community Day until Spring. Be sure to keep your eye out for information about the cross-program initiative next semester!

We do, however, have two amazing events this weekend! These events are a collaboration between the Full-Time and EWMBA programs, with one in Alameda and one in SF. This is an excellent opportunity to meet some Full-Time classmates while doing something to help the community.

Keep in mind these also count toward the 50 hours of volunteering required to graduate as a Haas Community Fellow!

The Events:
(Both on Sunday, November 15)

Alameda Point Collaborative, Alameda (10am-1pm)
Volunteers will work with APC to help prepare rooms for the Thanksgiving brunch and in the Ploughshares Nursery preparing the demonstration garden.
http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/VAOGRSQQFJHYUQVAEGCD/alamedapoint

Urban Sprouts, San Francisco (9am-noon)
We'll work on a school garden helping build a compost area, worm bin, and new garden bed. Make sure to wear long pants and closed toed shoes. They will have all the tools and supplies that you will need but bring your own water bottles!
http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/MXTSHQKXAFFGKNXMGCBM/urbansprouts

The events are open to both programs, but there's a limit on volunteers, so sign up ASAP!

We look forward to seeing you there!