The Marketing Club kicked-off the semester by holding a recruitment day on Sept. 26 in the Hoosier Room to gain new members.

Jonathon Salazar, marketing and business senior, is the president of the Marketing Club.

“We’re hoping to increase our membership numbers after today,” Salazar said.

Around 40 students attended the event, where they were able to sign in with their names and e-mails in order to obtain information about joining the club. Students who were interested in becoming a member had to fill out membership forms. With the membership form, students who wanted to join had to attach $10.

“Joining the marketing club provides a vehicle for students who are passionate about knowledge to learn about marketing and business,” Salazar said.

A PowerPoint was presented to show networking opportunities and chances to build professional contacts for club members.

Hannah Clay, marketing junior, is vice president of event planning for the Marketing Club. Clay said she is interested in event planning as a career.

Clay said there are also several perks to being in the club.

“It looks good on your résumé, and it is fun,” Clay said. “There are so many different ways to be involved in marketing no matter what your major is.”

Salazar said the Marketing Club wants to have a fresh start this year, referring to it as the club’s rebirth.

“Last year, the club was chaotic and the meetings were not structured,” Salazar said.

Salazar also said members were not always attending the meetings. “I rarely saw the same people at the meetings,” he said. “We want members to keep coming back and for the club to continue to grow.”

The Marketing Club will be having several upcoming events, such as company visits and guest speakers.

“This gives us an opportunity to learn and hear from a professional in that field,” Salazar said.

The club will also be attending an alumni networking event, where students can find out how the alumni use their degrees in marketing.

In addition, the Marketing Club participates in several social events throughout the year, such as bowling at Blackstone Bowl.

Salazar said they hold social events so members of the club can have an opportunity to share ideas and have fun together.

“I hope the Marketing Club continues to grow, develop and blossom after I graduate in May and that the club is able to keep the train going,” Salazar said.

By TIFFANY ADAMS

Staff

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