OPPORTUNITIES
VOLUNTEERING
This semester, FMA partnered with the Hawai'i Food Bank and Shidler Alumni Association to help distribute over 6,000 packages of food for the Food 4 Keiki (F4K) program. Thanks to several club members, FMA had a large presence and made a lasting impact on the community. As we push on through the year, FMA continues to search for new opportunities to get its members involved in programs to benefit those around us!
CLUB SOCIALS
Every semester, we try to host at least 4 club socials allowing members to engage amongst each other socially and professionally. This semester we hosted a beach social, hiking social, volleyball social, and more where members created teams and competed for prizes and just talked. These events are great for bonding not only between members but also with the board.
TOURS & WORKSHOPS
Each semester, FMA is committed to helping members grow both personally and professionally through tours and workshops. Our tours to banks, investment firms, and other financial institutions give members a first-hand look at potential career paths and the chance to connect with professionals in the field.
Through our workshops—covering topics such as retirement planning, resume building, and investing—members gain valuable skills and insights that prepare them for success in the finance industry and beyond.
PIN NIGHT
Professional Interaction Night (PIN) is considered one of the highlights of the semester. The event provides our members with insights into different areas of finance from local leaders as well as local job and internship opportunities. FMA has had the pleasure to have our past PINs hosted by American Savings Bank. It was a night full of friendships and connections that will continue to grow.
INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
In 1978, FMA received a generous gift of $1,000 from Mr. Henry Clark of Castle and Cook. This gift established the Investment Portfolio with the objective of providing FMA Members an opportunity to actively manage a stock portfolio. Members have the chance to actively research and analyze the economy, various industry sectors, and specific companies to come up with stock recommendations.
SCHOLARSHIPS
For the first time ever, we’re empowering our members to actively participate in the stock market through real, hands-on investing. FMA will award three $1,000 scholarships to members—funds that will go directly into their personal stock portfolios.
What makes this initiative truly special is its purpose. The scholarship money comes directly from FMA’s own portfolio as a way to give back—continuing a cycle of generosity sparked by Henry Clark’s $1,000 donation. Inspired by Henry’s contribution, FMA hopes this scholarship not only supports our members’ investing journeys but also inspires them to one day give back and make a difference in the lives and careers of others.
This is more than a scholarship, it’s an investment in the future of our members, our community, and the spirit of giving that defines FMA.