2006 - 2007 Chapter Meetings

Dates in yellow indicate events that are open and available for reservations.

Wednesday, May 30, 2007 

JOIN US FOR THE 2007 ANNUAL CPCU GOLF OUTING at The Legacy Golf Club - Norwalk, Iowa   12:00 Noon Shotgun Start

This year our chapter will again be raising money to support the Blank Children's Hospital Fire Safety House.  Mark your calendar for an afternoon of golf. Our golf outing is a Best Ball tournament open to not only CPCU's, but all insurance industry employees, family, friends and business associates.  The entry fee includes green fees for 18 holes, range balls prior to tee time, use of a cart with GPS, real time scoring, and dinner. There will also be a $5,000 putting contest (Sponsored by Safelite Auto Glass), and "Hit the Windshield and win $500" Contest (Sponsored by Auto Glass Center).

If you prefer, you can join us for GOLF ONLY or DINNER ONLY as well. If you do not have a complete foursome, let us know and we will match you up. Dinner will begin at 5:00 p.m. Prizes will be awarded during dinner.

Fees may be paid either on-line by credit card or by check/cash using a registration form.  For questions, please call Jeffery Vail, CPCU at 515-224-9896 or email at vailj2@nationwide.com

Wednesday, May 16, 2007  SAVE THE DATE: The 2007 IIHOF Induction Ceremony will be held at the Olmsted Center, Drake University.  Social hour will start at 5:00 pm, dinner at 6:00 pm and the program will begin at 6:45 pm.  See the IIHOF web site for additional details and registration information.
Thursday, May 17, 2007 Chapter Meeting  The speaker for our May meeting is Marvin Knoot.  His presentation is called "Fish! Leadership Program". The meeting will be held at Hoyt Sherman Place. Please make a special note that this meeting will be from 11:30 am until approximately 1:45 pm due to the installation of officers for the 2007 -2008 Chapter year.  Additional details to be announced.  Click here to register online and to pay by credit card.
Thursday, April 19, 2007  Chapter Meeting 11:30 - 1:00  Speaker: Robert Fulwider National President--Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America  Topic: Where Have We Been and Where Are We Going? This event will be held at the Des Moines Golf & Country Club. The election of Officers and Directors for chapter year 2007-2008 will be held at this meeting.  Click here to register online and to pay by credit card.
Thursday, April 5, 2007 The CPCU Society and the Iowa Chapter proudly present . . . Additional Insured and Certificate of Insurance Issues Includes Impact of Latest CGL Endorsements! and Course of Construction Policies and Installation Floaters The Right Coverage for the Project! Filed for CE Credits! Register Today! 
Thursday, March 8, 2007 Ethics Day Seminar at Drake University--Olmsted Center  8:00 - 8:30 Registration  8:30 - 11:30 Program Speaker: Harry Burton, Former FBI Agent   Open the brochure and registration form by clicking here (1.2 meg PDF)

Friday, March 23, 2007

The CPCU Society and the Iowa Chapter Present a National Leadership Institute Course Ethical Decision Making for Insurance Professionals at  Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company 808 Highway 18 West Algona, Iowa 50511.  Click here for more details and to register.

Thursday, March 22, 2007

The CPCU Society and the Iowa Chapter Present a National Leadership Institute Course Ethical Decision Making for Insurance Professionals at Farm Bureau Insurance Company 5400 University Avenue West Des Moines, Iowa 50266. Click here for more details and to register.

Thursday February 22, 2007

February  Chapter Meeting:  WHO TV’s Chief Meteorologist Ed Wilson will be talking about weather forecasting techniques and trends as well as his views on the impact of global warming.  Please bring a canned food item for the Food Bank of Iowa  Date & Time: Thursday, February 22, 2007 11:30 a.m.— 1:30 p.m. Location: Glen Oaks Country Club, west Des Moines, Iowa.  Click here for a registration form or here to register on-line and to pay with a credit card.

Thursday, January 25, 2007  January Chapter Meeting  This will be our 55th anniversary celebration! Susan Voss, the Iowa Insurance Commissioner, will speak as well as James Britt the National President-elect. In addition, Ted Lussem will provide a history of the Iowa Chapter. Note: We expect this luncheon to last at least a half hour longer than normal. Register on-line or by telephone, fax or mail

Wednesday, December 6, 2006

December Chapter Holiday Meeting Wednesday, December 6 from 5:00 - 7:00 at The Wine House. The address is 14225 University Avenue, Waukee - two blocks west of Jordan Creek Parkway on University Avenue.  

We will have wine and appetizers; someone from the Wine House will also be on hand to speak about food and wine pairings, holiday wine selections, and responsible alcohol consumption.  Cost is $20 per person.

To enable us to have an accurate count for food purposes register on line, use a registration form to fax or mail, e-mail reservations to CPCU-iowa@aml.org  or call Kelly Kipping at 515-243-1558 by November 30, 2006 

Friday
November 3, 2006

I-Day:  Friday, November 03, 2006. 8:30am - 1:45pm  "Pathways to Success"   Location: West Des Moines Marriott.   Keynote Speaker: Tana Goertz. Topic: "Be Unforgettable" ; Underwriting Path: Craig A. Mathre, CPCU, CIC, CLU, Vice President, Markel Re Excess & Umbrella Division; Claims Path: Jeff Baill, Yost & Baill; Technology Path: Dr. Douglas W. Jacobson, Director, Information Assurance Center, Iowa State University; Conferment Address: Betsey L. Brewer, CPCU National President, CPCU Society & Senior Vice President & Partner, The Rule Company.  More details or register on-line .

Tuesday
October 24, 2006

The CPCU Society and the Iowa Chapter Present a National Leadership Institute Course: 

Strategic Brand Thinking

To be held at: Farm Bureau Financial Services  5400 University Avenue  West Des Moines , IA 50266

Click here for program details and registration information.

Thursday
October 19, 2006

October Chapter Meeting  at 11:30 Location: Des Moines Central Library   Speakers: William H. Woodruff, Ph.D. of InSciTech, Inc. and Kevin Cholakian, J.D., of Cholakian and Associates Topic: "Big Brother is Watching You Drive".   Registration form (pdf) or register on-line

Wednesday
October 11, 2006

Two half-day workshops—Presented by the CPCU Society & co-sponsored by the CPCU Society’s Iowa Chapter.  

Commercial Auto and Business Income Coverages

To be held at: Farm Bureau Financial Services  5400 University Avenue  West Des Moines , IA 50266

Click here for program details and registration information.

Thursday
September 21, 2006

September Chapter Meeting  Topic: Risk Management of Large Exposures  Speaker: Bob Cataldo, Polk County Risk Manager and Merle Hicks, Safety & Loss Control Specialist. Click here for program details and registration information. To register and pay on-line click here.  Download the presentation by clicking here

Please refer to the Chapter Calendar to see all events planned for 2006 - 2007. 

Links to details of past meetings:
Sept 2005 - June 2006 Sept 2002 - June 2003 1997- May 2000
Sept 2004 - June 2005

Sept 2001 - May 2002

 
Sept 2003 - June 2004

Sept 2000 - May 2001


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