Chapter Plans should include, to the extent possible, details on all proposed events, treks, and club activities.

  • Chapter Name
  • Leadership Team members names and contact information
  • A detailed description of all of your chapter’s planned events/treks, along with a preliminary list of speakers/topics you would like to cover. For each event please provide as much information as possible.
  • An overall budget, broken down by event, for your chapter’s activities.
  • Any additional information you would like the National Office to take into consideration.

The following are simply examples, we urge you to think creatively:

Example #1

Event Title/Topic: Debate: Universal Basic Income, second choice: the Morality of Capitalism
Target Speakers: TBD, we would like panelists or debaters from a range of perspectives
Event Type (Lecture, Panel/Debate, Salon, Social/Recruiting, Discussion Group, Other): Debate or moderated panel, followed by a reception
 Estimated Budget: $1,500
Approximate Number of Participants: 50+
How will this event add to your chapter’s success in furthering the mission of the Adam Smith Society?
This event will promote debate and discussion, about an important topic that is overlooked in our MBA curriculum. We plan on partnering with one of our school’s other clubs to plan and cross-promote this event.
Target Dates/Timing: December or January, weekday evenings
  

Example #2

Event Title/Topic: Marquee Speaker Event. Potential topics include: Free Market Principles in the Investment Industry, The Future of Energy Innovation, Regulation & Cybersecurity, or A.I. and the Future of Work
Target Speakers: TBD, a high profile hedge fund founder or other finance luminary, or other industry leader/CEO
Event Type (Lecture, Panel/Debate, Salon, Social/Recruiting, Discussion Group, Other): Large lecture, followed by private dinner
 Estimated Budget: $2,000
Approximate Number of Participants: 100+
How will this event add to your chapter’s success in furthering the mission of the Adam Smith Society?
This event will make a splash within the MBA community by bringing in a well-respected speaker from a high-profile industry. It will show the community how free market principles can complement a successful career in business. We plan on partnering with our school’s finance, energy, and/or entrepreneurship clubs to cross-promote this event.
Target Dates/Timing: September or October, weekday evenings  

Sample Timeline and Costs

Late August-Early September: Club Fair

  • Average Cost: $25
  • Includes: printing flyers, giving out snacks, etc.

Late September-Early October: Speaker Event on campus

  • Average Event Cost: $500-$800
  • Includes: Food & drink costs, room rental fees
  • Average Speaker Travel: $500
  • Thank you gift to speaker: $20

Early November: Salon Dinner with a speaker

  • Average event cost: $1500-$2500
  • Includes: Food & drink costs, room rental fees
  • Average Speaker Travel: $500
  • Thank you gift to speaker: $20

Late November-Early December: Social Event

  • Average event cost: $500-$800
  • Includes: Food & drink costs, room rental fees

Late January-Early February: Speaker Event on campus

  • Average Event Cost: $500-$800
  • Includes: Food & drink costs, room rental fees
  • Average Speaker Travel: $500
  • Thank you gift to speaker: $20

March-April: Luncheon or Happy Hour with a speaker

  • Average event cost: $1500-$2500
  • Includes: Food & drink costs, room rental fees
  • Average Speaker Travel: $500
  • Thank you gift to speaker: $20

Late April-Early May: Social Event

  • Average event cost: $500-$800
  • Includes: Food & drink costs, room rental fees

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