2007 - 2008 Chapter Meetings

Thursday June 5, 2008 JOIN US FOR THE 2008 ANNUAL CPCU GOLF OUTING.  Please mark your calendar for an afternoon of golf.  Our outing is a Best Ball tournament open to not only CPCU’s, but all insurance industry employees, family, friends and business associates.  This year our chapter will be raising money to support the Blank Children’s Hospital Fire Safety House. Click here to register for the event.
Thursday May 15, 2008

Chapter Meeting The meeting will be 11:30am - 1:00pm at the Blank Park Zoo. Our speaker will be Stan Reynolds from Reynolds & Reynolds.  The title of his presentation is "Giving Back".  Hear about the many ways you can give back to your community and how it can pay huge dividends in your life and career!

Note: At this meeting the new officers and directors for the 2008-2009 chapter year will be installed.       


Click here to register for the event.

Thursday, April 17, 2008 Chapter Meeting  Topic: How To Get An Interview In An Electronic World Speakers: Mekenze Bishop, Senior Recruiter - Nationwide; Katie Roland, HR Specialist - Nationwide  Learn how to write an effective resume in the ever changing world of on-line recruiting.  Mekenze Bishop and Katie Roland will provide tips and tricks on how to make your resume stand out as well as electronic world dos and don’ts.  Location: Hotel Fort Des Moines.  Parking is available at the Nationwide parking garage located at 11th and Mulberry.  

Also, at our April meeting we will be collecting non-perishable food items and accepting cash donations for the Central Iowa Food Bank as one of our Good Works Projects.  Help support those in need!    

To register or for more details click here.
Thursday, March 25, 2008 ETHICS DAY – 2008 at the Olmsted Center on the Drake Campus.  This event is sponsored by the Kelley Insurance Center – Drake University in cooperation with the Iowa Chapter, CPCU Society; Society of Financial Service Professionals; and the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors – Central Iowa.  Additional information is on page nine in the March ChapterGram and a registration form is on page ten.  Here is a shortcut to a printer friendly registration form.
Thursday, February 21, 2008 “You’re Sitting In My Seat!” Speaker: Marsha Egan, The Egan Group, Inc. Description: Using her signature story, "You're sitting in my seat," Marsha illustrates how human nature's resistance to change can hold us back from achieving greater success in a humorous, yet poignant way.  Marsha shares secrets that will help you embrace the changes around you.  You will be given practical exercises that will help you assimilate the changes happening to you.  Whether at home or work, increasing your positive outlook toward the changes around you will make your life less stressful and more fulfilling! And even more fun! Registration deadline: February 15, 2008  **Please note that this meeting is a breakfast meeting starting at 7:30 a.m. The presentation is an hour-long presentation.
Thursday, February 21, 2008 Plan to attend the CPCU Society Center for Leadership Course in West Des Moines to be held on Thursday afternoon February 21, 2008. The facilitator is Marsha Eagan, CPCU a past president of the National CPCU Society.  Her topic is "Building Communication Strategies." It will be held at Farm Bureau and the session has been approved for 4 CE credits.  Click here for more details and to register.
Thursday, January 17, 2008 January Chapter Meeting. Location: Wakonda Club at 11:30 a.m.  Topic: Safeguard Iowa Partnership Speaker: Jami Haberl, Executive Director.  Jami Haberl will provide an overview of Safeguard Iowa Partnership which was launched on January 29, 2007 by the Iowa Business Council and Business Executives for National Security. Jami will review why the partnership was launched, outline the mission and objectives of the partnership, discuss the accomplishments and discuss how your organization can become involved.  To register or for more details click here.
Thursday, December 6, 2007 Come and enjoy an evening with fellow insurance professionals in the beautiful Heritage Art Gallery at the Polk County Admin Building, 2nd & Walnut! Wine and a variety of appetizers will be served in the historic setting, and we will learn about the history and types of exhibits, as well as the insurance arrangements for the gallery. Join the fun and bring a friend! Topic: Art with a Community Connection Speaker: Tom Green, Heritage Art Gallery Board President.  To register or for more details click here.
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 I-Day 2007. Insurance Industry Day is proclaimed each year to recognize persons who have completed the requirements necessary to attain the CPCU designation, and as a forum to discuss insurance topics of current interest. Participation and attendance is open to anyone. It will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2007.  Click here for more information.
Thursday, October 18, 2007 Date & Time: Thursday, October 18, 2007 11:30 a.m. Location: Willow Creek Golf Course Topic: WC Fraud Speaker: Barbara Steil and Mike Weatherall, Silverhawk Investigations.  Learn how to identify some of the indications of Workers' Compensation fraud as well as when an investigation may be warranted. This will include some of the factors that should be considered on whether or not to pursue further investigation when Workers' Compensation fraud is suspected as well as the trends in the awareness of the individuals being suspected of fraud regarding the investigation process. To register and pay via credit card click here.  To register by phone, fax or mail use the registration form in the October ChapterGram.  Registration deadline: October 11, 2007.
October 9,2007

The Dirty Dozen: Twelve External Factors Impacting Insurance Contracts  8 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.  and  Insurance Cheats Are Deadbeats — And They Cost You Money!  12:30 – 4:35 p.m.  
 Click here for more details and registration information.

September 20, 2007 Date & Time: Thursday,  September 20, 2007 11:30 a.m. Location: Salisbury House Topic: Iowa Speedway Speaker: Craig Armstrong, Vice President and General Manager.  Description: Learn about the history of the Iowa Speedway as well the safety and loss control measures that are have been implemented at the Iowa Speedway and within the motor sports entertainment industry.  Click here for on line registration and payment by credit card.  Registration deadline is September 14, 2007.  See the item below for an annual payment option.
September 14, 2007 2007-2008 Annual Meeting Package.  Package Includes: All Monthly Chapter meetings & I-Day  Cost: $200 for the Annual Package. That is a $25 discount for paying in advance. (Individually purchased monthly meetings are $25 each; I-Day registration is $50)  Click here to purchase or click here for more informationRegistration deadline for the annual option is September 14, 2007
August 22, 2007 Congratulations to our new designees on achieving your Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters designation! Please join the Iowa Chapter of the CPCU in recognition of YOUR Achievement! Meet the other 2007 New Designees. Get to know the Iowa CPCU Chapter Board Members. Plan for Hawaii. Network.

What: Reception (includes free hors d’veours and 2 drink tickets)
When: Wednesday August 22nd Time: Reception will run from 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Stop by after work.
Where: Hotel Fort Des Moines Wedgwood Room 1000 Walnut Street Des Moines, IA 50306 www.hotelfortdesmoines.com    
R.S.V.P.: By phone or email no later than August 17th to Erin Osier, CPCU, 2007 New Designee Representative Phone: 515-223-6912 Email: eosier@holmesmurphy.com

August 1, 2007 The Iowa Chapter of CPCU is hosting an I-Cubs Outing on August 1, 2007 to kick off the 2007-08 Year. This event is for all Iowa Chapter CPCU members, their friends, and families. The Chapter will provide 2 tickets per member. Additional tickets can be purchased at a cost of $6 per ticket.  Click here for more information.

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

Links to details of past meetings:
Sept 2006 - June 2007 Sept 2003 - June 2004 Sept 2000 - May 2001
Sept 2005 - June 2006

Sept 2002 - June 2003

1997- May 2000
Sept 2004 - June 2005

Sept 2001 - May 2002


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