Native American Business Organization (NABO)
Established in 1989
A registered student organization through the NAU Office of Student Life
c/o PO Box 5653
Flagstaff, AZ  86011-5653
(928) 523-6960

Meeting Agendas                    Events Calendar                Conferences             Mentoring Program

BACKGROUND
The Native American Business Organization (NABO) came into existence in 1989, when a group of business students formed the American Indian Business Association.  At that time, AIBA was formed by and for Native American business students at NAU to meet and share their experiences as college students.  The membership became a recognized organization through the Office of Student Life.  During the mid-1990s, AIBA changed their name to NABO.

MISSION
NABO recognizes professionalism and heritage as central to the club's success.  The group seeks to blend these concepts into club activities by assisting and encouraging students to complete their degree program while maintaining their identity; promote awareness of Native American culture through themes events; sponsor community services to local and tribal communities; and to engage in social gatherings with fellow students through planned activities.

MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA
Individuals interested in joining NABO should be enrolled in a minimum of 7 credit hours or more at Northern Arizona University; maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00; regular attendance to club meetings and activities throughout the term; and have a willingness to learn new skills and meet people from different backgrounds and experiences.  Membership is open to students from all majors and ethnic backgrounds.

AWARDS RECEIVED
As an active student organization, NABO has received numerous awards for their leadership and mentoring program.
-2009 Appreciation Award from Kinlani Homeliving Program
-2009 Outstanding Student Club from the NAU Commission for Native Americans
-2007 President's Award for Ethnic Diversity

CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS
To view a NABO's current constitution & bylaws, click Club Constitution & Bylaws
 

If you would like to receive club notices, please e-mail our account.

If you would like to receive text messages or phone calls for meeting/event reminders, please e-mail a valid phone number to our e-mail address.
Your phone number will be used exclusively for this purpose.

UPCOMING EVENT
3rd Annual NABO Veteran's 5K Run & Fun Walk - Saturday, November 7, 2009
5Run begins at 9:00 a.m. MST, 2K Walk begins at 9:15 a.m. MST
NAU campus - University Union Amphitheater (bldg. 30), Flagstaff, AZ
Event is not a timed event.
Fees:  $20/per person    $10/per person for students w/ID
Free entry for veterans, 55+ adults, and 12 years & younger (with parental consent)
For questions contact:  Brianna Bennett (602-541-5273 cell) or Sharon Doctor (928-523-6960)
REGISTRATION FORM (mail with payment or register on-site 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. on 11/7/09)
CONSENT form for participants under 17 years of age to be signed by parent
RELEASE form for participants 18 years and over
FLYER to post/download

Participants: Please bring the completed registration form and proper release form to the day of run/walk on 11/7/09.

NABO CLUB MEETINGS:
General Club meeting on 11/3/09, 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Walnut A Room, University Union, bldg. 30., Open to NAU students from any major.

NABO MENTORING PROGRAM:
Begins 10/29/09 with local high school students at Kinlani Bordertown Dormitory, Inc., Flagstaff, AZ.  Contact a Diana Onco for more information.

2009-2010 NABO Officers: