Volume 2006-2007 Gamma Iota Sigma October 17, 2006 Chapter...

October 17, 2006

Chapter Newsletter

Gamma Iota Sigma Volume 2006-2007

From the opening Ice Breaker to the closing awards dinner Banquet, the Alpha Epsilon Chap-ter, Indiana State Uni-versity, proved that they were up to the challenge of hosting the 35th An-nual Management Con-

ference.

Over 150 active Gamma Iota Sigma members were registered from 19

Chapters and 70 indus-try and Corporate Spon-sors attend representing

30 companies.

The Grand Chapter would like to congratu-late all of our Chapter Award Winners and Indi-vidual Scholarship Win-ners. See pages 4 and 5

for photos!

A special thank you goes to the Alpha Epsi-

lon Chapter Conference Co-chairs , Mike Haseley and Erik Anderson and their committee for a job

well done.

We look forward to seeing everyone in Wash-ington DC October 11-13, 2007 when we are hosted by Tau Chapter,

Howard University

Doug is a senior at Virginia Commonwealth University and is major-ing in Finance, Risk Management and Insur-ance. He has maintained a 3.77 GPA and been a mem-ber of the Dean’s List in every semester he has at-tended college. Doug is a stu-dent member of RIMS, PLUS and NAIW and is the current Alpha Mu Chapter President. He is also the only student serving as a District Di-rector for the Chapter

Conservation Committee.

Doug has been active

in his studies outside of VCU by obtaining three professional designa-tions. His local CPCU chapter sponsored him

to attend insur-ance classes where he earned the Certificate in General Insur-ance, the Asso-ciate in Insur-ance Services, and the Associ-ate in Surplus

Lines Insurance. Doug is currently enrolled in the Associate in Com-mercial Underwriting program that he hopes to

complete by May 2007.

Doug was awarded one of the 2006 John T. Lockton Memorial Schol-

arships by the Spencer Foundation and received a Derek Hughes/NAPSLO Educational Foundation Scholarship. He has completed two internships, one in GEICO’s Management Internship Program, and the second as an Under-writing Intern for the Colony Group. Doug has been selected to be the first Spencer Intern in the VCU Risk Manage-ment Department in the spring of 2007 and is the newest recipient of the Alan C. Williams Leader-ship Award from Gamma

Iota Sigma.

You can contact Doug at

[email protected]

Doug Rogers, VCU, Alpha Mu Chapter elected International Student Rep.

35th Annual Management Conference is a Success!! Leaders of ΓΙΣ 2

Presidents Con-ference 2007

2

Board Members Elected

3

Thank you to Conference Spon-sors

3

Mgmt Conference Award Winners

4

More Conference Photos

5

Chapter News Briefs

6

Inside this issue:

Upcoming Events

& Reminders

* November 10, 2006—

Chapter Monthly reports

and Chapter News Sum-

mary due by 5:00 p.m. EST

* June 30, 2007: — Sub-

mission deadline for ALL

Gamma Iota Sigma Awards

and Scholarships.

* August 1, 2007 — Reg-

istration deadline for the

2007 Presidents Conference

* August 24-26, 2007 —

7th Annual Presidents Con-

ference in Columbus, OH

* September 17, 2007 —

Early Bird Registration

deadline for the Annual

Management Conference

* October 11-13, 2007 —

36th Annual International

Management Conference in

Washington, DC. Hosted by

Tau Chapter at Howard

University.

Leaders of Gamma Iota Sigma

Chapter Newsletter

President……………….........Alan Hoffmann

President, Hoffmann & Assoc. Insurance Services

Executive Vice President...Dr. Alan Williams

Retired (The Ohio State University)

Secretary …………...……………Lance Lancour

Account Manager, The Oakland Companies

Treasurer………….….……...…George Gummer

President, G.A. Gummer & Assoc., Inc.

Immed. Past President ….......….John Meder

Managing Director, Wachovia

Vice-President ……………...….…..Chris Place

Consulting Actuary, Watson Wyatt Worldwide

Vice-President …………………....Jason Wells

Client Representative, Marsh, USA

Vice-President ………………....David Goodwin

Commercial Underwriting Manager, Chubb Group

of Insurance Companies

Vice-President…………...……….....Jeff Lamb

Chief Underwriting Officer, Investors Underwriting Managers

Vice-President …………........Noelle Salamone

ACE INA

Vice-President ……………......H. Ross Totten

President, Totten Insurance Group

International Faculty Rep….… R.B. Drennan

Advisor, Sigma Chapter, Temple University

International Student Rep……..Doug Rogers

Alpha Mu Chapter, Virginia Commonwealth Univ.

Be sure to visit www.gammaiotasigma.org to view the job opportunities and intern-ships that are posted on the website.

Presidents’ Conference 2007

Fraternalism Works!

The Presidents’ Conference is sponsored by the Grand Chapter for the training of colle-giate Chapter Presidents.

You can’t afford to miss Gamma Iota Sigma’s 2007 Presidents Conference so come and Join Us!!

August 24-26, 2007

Columbus, OH

Why the President Needs to Attend

Learn the latest on managing your chapter. �

Networking opportunities with other chapter

Presidents. �

Visit: www.gammaiotasigma.org

to register

ACE INA

All Risks LLC.

American Institute for CPCU

American International Group Inc.

American Wholesale Insurance Group

Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company

Assurant Specialty Property

Derek Hughes/NAPSLO Educational Foundation

Farmers and Foremost Insurance

Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance Company

Intermediaries & Reinsurance Underwriters Assn.

J.M. Wilson Corporation

Lockton

Markel Group

Marsh Inc.

Nautilus Insurance Company

Prudential Financial

Travelers

Wachovia Insurance Services

Westfield Insurance

Westrope

Titanium Sponsor

American International Group Inc.

Platinum Sponsors

Lockton ~ Travelers

Gold Sponsors

ACE INA ~ All Risks LLC. ~ Amerisure Insurance

Derek Hughes/NAPSLO Educational Foundation

Foremost/Farmers Insurance ~ Markel Group

Marsh Inc. ~ Prudential Financial

Westfield Insurance

Silver Sponsors

Actuarial Foundation

American Wholesale Insurance Group

Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance Company

Bronze Sponsors

J.M. Wilson Corporation ~ Nautilus Insurance Co.

Westrope

Friends of GIS

Chubb Insurance ~ Colemont Insurance Brokers

Colony ~ Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan

GEICO Direct ~ ONB Insurance Group

Nationwide Foundation ~ Scottsdale Insurance Co.

Wachovia Insurance

The Grand Chapter would like to welcome 4 new members to the Board of Trustees

KAREN FLEMING is the retired Risk Manager for Verizon Commu-nications Inc. in Falls Church, Virginia (1987-2006). She is a graduate of SUNY, Genesco, NY. She is a CPCU, ARM, Certified Toastmaster, a member of RIMS Student Involvement Committee, and served on the RIMS Executive Council. From 1982 to 1987 she was Risk Manager for Arlington County Government, Arlington, Virginia. Most recent student in-volvement has been with the Al-pha Mu Chapter at VCU.

MELISSA OGG is a December 2003 Graduate of Temple Univer-sity where she served as Secretary of Sigma Chapter. An Actuarial Science major, she is employed in HR Services as a Health and Wel-fare Consultant by Towers Perrin in Philadelphia. Her current job responsibilities include client rela-tionship management, H&W bid-ding management, and project management.

RUPAL PATEL is a 2004 Gradu-ate of Penn State University where she served as Treasurer of Alpha Beta Chapter. An Actuarial Sci-ence major, she is employed as a Client Representative/Risk Ana-

lyst by Marsh in Washington, D.C. Her position contemplates travel.

PAIGE SHIPP is a 2005 Graduate of Middle Tennessee State Univer-sity where she served as President of the Omega Chapter. A Fi-nance/Insurance major, she is employed by Liberty Mutual as a Liberty Global Associate Under-writer. Her duties involve travel. While a student at MTSU she re-ceived multiple scholarships, in-teracted with many professional societies, and was significantly involved in charitable/public ser-vice activities.

New Gamma Iota Sigma Board of Trustees members elected

Thank you to our Career Fair Participants

Thank you to our 35th Annual Management Conference Sponsors

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Public Relations Award

Omega Chapter

Alpha Alpha Chapter

Alpha Mu

Nu Chapter

Tau Chapter

Alpha Rho Chapter

Sigma Chapter

Chapter Management Award

Alpha Alpha Chapter

Nu Chapter

Tau Chapter

Alpha Rho Chapter

Phi Chapter

Sigma Chapter

Membership Development Award

Alpha Alpha Chapter

Nu Chapter

Alpha Rho Chapter

Eta Chapter (not Pictured)

Alpha Mu Chapter

Sigma Chapter

Phi Chapter

Award Winners presented at the 35th Annual Management Conference

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Alumni Relations Award

Alpha Alpha Chapter

Nu Chapter

Tau Chapter

Omega Chapter

Sigma Chapter

More Award winners and pictures from Conference

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“Super Actuary” by the Al-pha Iota Chapter at St. John’s University was the Chapter Roll Call Skit win-

ner

Doug Rogers, (left) Alpha Mu Chap-ter at Virginia Commonwealth Uni-versity was presented with the Alan C. Williams Leadership Award for his involvement with Gamma Iota Sigma on both the Local and International

Level.

Sigma Chapter, Temple University, President Ben Faust and Executive Vice President Erin Vacarro accept the Edison L. Bowers Award trophy and plaque. The Bowers Award was created to recognize the one Gamma Iota Sigma chapter that demon-strated the an exceptional, well-rounded and organized program the past scholastic year. The Bowers Award is the highest honor a colle-giate chapter can receive from Grand

Chapter.

Gary Toczydlowski, Senior Vice President - PL Product Management for Travelers Property Casualty Co. pre-sented the keynote speach

for the Awards Dinner

Alpha Epsilon Chapter members take a group photo while touring the Museum at the Indianapolis Motor

Speedway

Kimberly Miguel from the Sigma Chapter, Temple University was awarded the Elizabeth Lange/ Micro-soft Scholarship. Sigma Chapter President Ben Faust accepted the

scholarship on her behalf.

Dipti Natha, President of the Omega Chapter, Middle Tennes-see State University, was awarded the Warren L. Weeks Scholarship and the Anita

Benedetti Memorial Award.

Chapter News regarding September Activities

Chapter Newsletter

We want to remind everyone that it is required that every chapter submit a monthly report and a chapter news brief to the Grand Chapter. You can find the guidelines for the submissions and the recommended templates for both the Monthly Report and Chapter News on the website www.gammaiotasigma.org/membersonly or email Melinda and she will email them to you.

ALPHA

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

ZETA

GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY

ETA

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA

MEMBERSHIP REPORT NUMBER Current Chapter Members 138

Inactive Members 0

New Members 1

Alumni 0

Other 0

Total 139

We have held our annual Fall Insurance Society/ GIS meeting where there was an internship panel and distribution of scholarships.

Special Upcoming Events:

Sept. 5 – Insurance Society/ Fall Picnic

Sept.13 – UGA Fall Career Fair

Sept. 26 – Fall Insurance Society/ GIS Meeting

LAMBDA

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

NU

CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

MEMBERSHIP REPORT NUMBER

CURRENT MEMBERS 0

RENEWING MEMBERS 6

NEW MEMBERS 4

TOTAL AS OF 9/30/06 10

INACTIVE MEMBERS 0

ALUMNI MEMBERS 139

OTHER MEMBERS 0

TOTAL 149

SUMMARY OF PROGRAMS HELD:

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On September 6th, we held our first chapter meeting of the semester. The officers introduced themselves and their positions and the new members also introduced themselves and their majors. The officers and our advisor, Dr. Miles, gave a brief summary of the benefits of joining Gamma Iota Sigma and emphasized the fact that it was not limited to or beneficial to only Actuarial Science majors. Our President, Zack Erickson, and Treasurer, Betsy Peters, discussed their summer in-ternships at Jackson National Life. Finally, a brief overview of the conference was discussed and forms were handed out. The banner was displayed.

On September 18th, we had Nicki Acker from our Career Services department as a special guest speaker. She discussed the importance of a good resume and a personalized cover letter. Exam-ples of different resumes and cover letters were distributed to the members and a few sections were explained in detail. She also advertised the services that Career Services offer, such as re-sume critique, e-recruiting, and mock interviews. After her speech, the members that were attend-ing the conference has a discussion of the details of the trip such as transportation and timing. The banner was displayed.

SPECIAL UPCOMING EVENTS PLANNED:

General Meeting 10/2/06

Management Conference 10/12/06-10/14/06



XI

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT-STORRS


Current Members 30 New Members 35 Alumni Members 14 Other 0 Total 79

On September 2th, President Heather Nathan created a brochure for Gamma Iota Sigma.

On September 5th, Advisor Louis Lombardi held an actuarial orientation in which President Heather Nathan and Secretary Marianne DeConti recruited members within the actuarial com-munity. (Attended; 100) (Banner was displayed)

On September 5th, members attended a pizza social in order to help recruit members and kick off the semester. (Attended; 50) (Banner was displayed)

On September 5th, Advisor Louis Lombardi, President Heather Nathan, Vice President David Liner, Secretary Marianne DeConti, Treasurer Joshua Miller, Philanthropy Chair Karen Farver met to discuss the upcoming career fair and financial issues. (Attended; 6) (Banner was displayed)

On September 11th, members attended the first chapter meeting to discuss upcoming events for the semester. At the end of the meeting we held and internship forum for all members to tell us about their internship from the summer. (Attended; 33) (Banner was displayed)

On September 12th, Advisor Louis Lombardi, President Heather Nathan, Vice President David

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Liner, Secretary Marianne DeConti, Treasurer Joshua Miller, met to discuss the upcoming ca-reer fair and financial issues. (Attended; 5) (Banner was displayed)

On September 12th, members attended a resume and interview workshop hosted by Advisor Louis Lombardi, (Attended; 45) (Banner was displayed)

On September 18th, members attended the 7th Annual CIGNA Pizza at Willington Pizza House with CIGNA representatives Anelia Mickewicz, Tim Bulat, and a former GIS Chapter Xi President . (Attended; 32) (Banner was displayed)

On September 19th, Advisor Louis Lombardi, President Heather Nathan, Vice President David Liner, and Treasurer Joshua Miller, met to discuss the upcoming career fair and financial issues. (Attended; 3) (Banner was displayed)

On September 21th, Gamma Iota Sigma hosted the 2006 Actuarial Career Fair in the Rome Ball-room. Over thirty companies attended including GIS alumni. (Attended; 113) (Banner was dis-played)

On September 21th, several members attended the 2006 Actuarial Scholar dinner with various sponsoring companies, faculty members and GIS alumni. This was hosted by Gamma Iota Sigma. (Attended; 27) (Banner was displayed)

On September 21th, several members attended a social hosted by Social Chair Brittany Apitz. (Attended; 27) (Banner was displayed)

On September 25th, members attended a chapter meeting to discuss upcoming events for the se-mester as well as an overview of the career fair. (Attended; 32) (Banner was displayed)

On September 27th, Advisor Louis Lombardi, President Heather Nathan, Vice President David Liner, Treasurer Joshua Miller, and Secretary Marianne DeConti met to review the previous week’s career fair and close financial matters. (Attended; 4) (Banner was displayed)

Special upcoming events:

ING Speaker Series October 9

Sun Life Financial Speaker Series October 10

Management Conference October 13-15

Mentor Networking Dinner October 15

Swiss Re Speaker Series October

Milliman Speaker Series October

CIGNA Speaker Series November 13

OMICRON

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

PI

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

RHO

APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY

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SIGMA

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY


Current chapter members (paid) 27

New members 100

Alumni 840

Other 80

Total 1047

During February, Sigma Chapter hosted presentations by Distinguished Guest Lecturers, William Ryan, Senior Director of Marketing Strategy and Communications of St. Paul Travelers, Craig

Gortner, Director of National Account Surety of Liberty Mutual, Bruce C. Belzak, Managing Di-rector and National Practice Leader in Life Sciences of Marsh. The speakers lectured about various top-

ics ranging from daily risks, their experiences in the industry, and many other industry issues.

On September 14, Sigma Chapter hosted its Sixth Annual Golf Outing at Pine Crest Country Club in Lansdale, PA. Eighteenth foursomes consisting of industry representatives, alumni, and stu-dents competed. Prizes were offered for anyone who hit a hole in one on any one of three holes. Although no one won, these prizes ranged from a Chrysler 300 sedan to round trip domes-tic airline tickets. Prizes were awarded to the first and second place teams. Additionally, prizes were given to the golfer who had the longest drive and the golfers who were closest to the pin on selected holes. A dinner reception followed the competition where a raffle was held and door prizes were given away. The event was an enormous success.

On September 20, Sigma Chapter sponsored its Semi-Annual Gamma Games. The participants each received a t-shirt and were divided randomly into eight color coded teams. The games in-cluded Tug of War, Bat Spin, and an unforgettable Dodge Ball final. The purple team triumphed over the other teams and an engraved plaque with their picture will be hung in the hallway of the Risk Management and Insurance Department. Everyone who attended had a great time and en-joyed to opportunity to get better acquainted with one another.


Etiquette Workshop October 2

Committee Meetings October 2, 16, 30

Roller Skating Social October 3

Chartering St. Joseph’s Alpha Omega Chapter October 3

Distinguished Guest Lecturer October 4, 11, 18, 25

Alumni Affairs Happy Hour-NYC October 5

Corporate Trek-NYC October 5-6

Intern Presentation October 6

Intern Interview Workshop October 7, 21, 28

Officers’ Meeting October 9, 23

Ernst & Young Corporate Trek October 10

International Management Conference October 12-14

Bowling Social October 17

Alumni Happy Hour October 18

Senior Career Reception October 20

Chapter Newsletter

Philadelphia Cares Day October 21

Oktoberfest! October 21

Six Flags Fright Fest October 28

Halloween Costume Party October 31

TAU

HOWARD UNIVERSITY


Current Members 22

New Members 0

Alumni Members 8

Other 2

TOTAL 32

On September 21 the first meeting was held. It was attended by both old and new members, as well as the administrative advisors. The event was held to allow the students to learn more about the organization and to re affirm their devotion to it.

PHI

BALL STATE UNIVERSITY


Current Chapter Members 36

Inactive Members 0

New Members 11

Alumni 483

Officers 8

Total 537

September Activities

September 11th (Mon): Spring Student Organizations and Activities Fair

September 13th (Wed): Officer Meeting, Flag Present

September 15th (Fri): GIS Golf Outing, Alumni Present

September 19th (Wed): Chapter Meeting, Flag Present

September 21st (Thurs): Risk Manager in Residence

Upcoming Events

October 12th: Risk Management and Insurance Job Fair

October 13th-15th: Management Conference

October 26th-27th: REBEX Conference

PSI EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

OMEGA MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY

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ALPHA ALPHA

OLIVET COLLEGE

MEMBERSHIP REPORT NUMBER Current Chapter Members 59

Inactive Members 0

New Members 5

Alumni 220

Advisors 2

Other (associate & honorary) 35

Total 316

In the Fall 2006, NAPSLO Foundation News, Craig Carpenter was presented with the Kevin McLaughlin Memorial Scholarship. The banner was displayed.

In the Fall 2006, NAPSLO Foundation News, Janet Stam was presented with the Rolland L. Wiegers Education Scholarship. The banner was displayed.

In the Fall 2006, NAPSLO Foundation News, Ryan Coburn was presented with the Herbert W. Kauffman Memorial Scholarship. The banner was displayed.

On September 13, 2006, we hosted our annual Resume Workshop with local insurance profession-als. The banner was displayed.

On September 20, 2006, President James Lile and Josh Hart attended the annual Michigan Insur-ance Hall of Fame Dinner. Advisor Mike Hubbel was also present.

On September 22, 2006, Alumni Ahmad Zieter and Paul Mueler, spoke to Gamma about Citizens Insurance Company and the opportunities they have to offer.

On September 27, 2006, Josh Hart and 13 other members attended a focus group discussion with Michigan Insurance Company.

On September 27, 2006, 43 Alpha Alpha members participated in the annual Fall Service Day throughout Olivet College cleaning up the campus grounds.

On September 29, 2006, 15 Alpha Alpha members helped run the annual Golf Outing Fundraiser at Forest Akers Golf Course in East Lansing, MI. There were 24 Alumni Present .

In the Fall 2006, Members Craig Carpenter, James Lile, and John Johnson are member of the global facebook for Gamma Iota Signma.

On September 23, 2006, Members of the Alpha Alpha Chapter, participated in the Hastings Mu-tual Insurance Thronapple River Clean-Up.

Special upcoming events: October 2006

4 Get Motivated Seminar-No Meeting

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7 Homecoming Tent

11 Gamma Games- Apple Bobbing/ Pumpkin Carving

12-14 International Conference- INDY

19 CMUA Meeting

25 Advisory Committee Meeting

ALPHA BETA

PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY

ALPHA GAMMA

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

ALPHA DELTA

LaSALLE UNIVERSITY


New Members 4

Current chapter members 8

Inactive Members 2

Alumni 210

Other

Total 224

On Wednesday September 13, 2006 we welcomed back our returning members and met new members at our first meeting. We discussed upcoming events and provided an overview of the or-ganization to new members. Also on this day was the Networking Night for Accounting and Fi-nance majors as well as RMI minors. Students had the opportunity to make contacts with various companies such as International Fidelity, CIGNA, and Vanguard to name a few. On September 21, 2006 four students and a faculty advisor attended the CPCU Society Breakfast, “From the Top,” featuring two insurance company executives.

Upcoming Events

October 5, 2006 – Career Expo

October 12 – 15, 2006 Gamma Iota Sigma Annual Management Conference

October 25 – 27, 2006 - The 6th Annual Risk Manager in Residence Program

ALPHA EPSILON

INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY MEMBERSHIP REPORT NUMBER


Inactive Members 0

New members 0

Alumni N/A

Other 0

Total 27

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On September 23, 2006, seven GIS members participated in a Heartwalk to raise money for heart disease. Two members of Gamma were quoted in the local newspaper. This was a community ser-vice event. Gamma Iota Sigma banner was displayed.

On September 28, 2006, twenty-five GIS members participated in the Insurance Octoberfest Golf Outing at the Terre Haute Country Club. This was a fundraising event that also allowed members to interact with many alumni and industry representatives.


General Membership Meeting: October 3

-Guest Speaker: Ms. Jennie Peyton, Human Resource Generalist for Indiana Insurance

Hosting the 35th Annual International GIS Management Conference: October 12-14

General Membership Meeting : October 17

-Guest Speaker: Mr. Eric Quaglio, Team Leader for Indiana Auto Underwriting

General Membership Meeting: October 31

ALPHA ETA

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY/SACRAMENTO

ALPHA THETA

ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY

ALPHA IOTA

ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY MEMBERSHIP REPORT NUMBER

Current Chapter Members 41

Inactive Members 0

New Members 4

Alumni

Total

The Alpha Iota Chapter had an officer’s meeting on September 21st. Upcoming events were dis-cussed including the Induction Ceremony, Student Workshop: Internship Experience, guest speakers from the insurance industry and the management conference.

ALPHA KAPPA

ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY



Inactive Members 0

New members 28

Alumni 0

Other 0

Total 59

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On September 5, 2006, the CPCU Charter Expo was held. This was an informal time and cocktail reception in which member were given the opportunity to learn more about the CPCU Society and the exam process plus the CPCU mentoring program while networking with industry professionals during the social hour.

On September 6, 2006, State Farm hosted an informative internship meeting. Topics discussed at the meeting were information about the company, summer and rotational internships, full time jobs, interviewing tips, and resume advice. It was a great way for GIS members to network with industry professionals as well as find out more about available opportunities.

On September 8, 2006, the Katie School Alumni Golf Outing was held in which many former Gamma Iota Sigma members were present. There was a lunch served prior to a round of golf. The banner was displayed.

On September 12, 2006, a RIMS Meeting was held. There was a lunch and guest speaker that gave GIS member the opportunity to learn about current issues in the industry.

On September 14, 2006, Laura Diss gave a presentation on the importance of life insurance. She attends Wellesley College and is the recipient of the LIFE Foundation Scholarship. The banner was displayed, 30 members were present.

On September 15, 2006, the Katie School Alumni Cubs Game was held in which many former Gamma Iota Sigma members were present. The banner was displayed.

On September 18, 2006, Kelly Nichols from Amica Insurance conducted on-campus mock inter-views. GIS members were given priority. This was a great oppurtunity for members to improve their interviewing skills.

On September 19, 2006, the Illinois State Fall Employment and Internship Fair was held. This

event gave numerous members the chance to talk to company representatives from all over the country, find out more about available jobs and internships, pass out their individual resumes to employers, and set up interviews for potential jobs.

On September 21, 2006, six GIS members gave presentations in Chicago regaurding their inter-national insurance internship granted to them by the Katie School of Insurance. Their presenta-tion was to the Katie School board which consists of top executives from several different insur-ance companies that provide the funding to make these internships possible.

On September 27, 2006, an officer meeting was held. Topics reviewed were the duties of each of-ficer, past events, upcoming events, updates on the committees, fundraising and volunteer efforts. We also discussed the upcoming management conference. 9 officers attended.

On September 29, 2006, several GIS members traveled to Chicago to visit Aurthur J. Gallagher and Zurich Financial Services. The visits consisted of tours and informative meetings about avail-able internships and jobs. Both companies gave us a great overview of their Associate Programs. It was a great way for GIS members to find out more about a specific company and hear from their current employees.

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October 5, 2006 - CPCU Mentor Informational Meeting

October 10, 2006 - RIMS Meeting

October 10, 2006 - Guest Speaker, Risk Manager of Residence

October 12-14, 2006 - Management Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana.

October 26-27, 2006 - Several members will be attending the REBEX Conference in Itasca, Illinois.

ALPHA LAMBDA

MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY


Current Members 7

New Members 0

Alumni Members 187

Advisors 2

Other 15

Total 211

Summary of Programs Held:

September 18, Informational session for potential new members.


October 2, Chapter meeting with guest speaker Mr. James Sanders from Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc.

October 17, CPCU meeting held at Ziggies 11:30 AM

October 31, Chapter meeting with guest speaker Mrs. Clare Mead, a graduate from MSU insur-ance program and Gamma Iota Sigma. Mrs. Meade was instrumental in the starting the Alpha Lambda in 1993. She is the Director of Underwriting for the Western region at American National Property and Casualty Company.

November 10, I-Day MSU Insurance Day

ALPHA MU

VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY


Current Members 35 New Members 9 Renewal Members 7 Alumni Members 1 Other _____ Total 45

Summary of Events

Sept 4th Annual kickoff meeting held at Advisor Debbi Little’s house. The banner was dis-

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played.

Sept 4th Officer Initiation ceremony held. The banner was displayed.

Sept 6th Alpha Mu Chapter attended the annual VCU student organization fair for recruiting purposes. The banner was displayed.

Sept 6th Attended the Richmond Chapter of CPCU monthly meeting. Debbi Little, Alpha Mu alumna was present.

Sept 6th Members and officers attended the Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate Department information session. Doug Rogers and Debbi Little spoke on behalf of GIS.

Sept 7th Tim Capel (VP) and Debbi Little, both Alpha Mu alumni, attended the RIMS Chapter monthly meeting.

Sept 13th Held a members meeting with guest speaker, Jeff Wrobel President of the Richmond CPCU Chapter. Alumni Tim Capel and Debbi Little were in attendance. The banner was displayed.

Sep 14th Doug Rogers was awarded the Derek Hughes/NAPSLO Educational Foundation Scholarship for 2006-2007.

Sept 15-16 Doug Rogers (President) attended the annual state NAIW meeting and received the 2006 state scholarship.

Sept 20th Alpha Mu Chapter sponsored the 1st Annual School of Business Student Activity Fair. Alumni Marton Ott, Tim Capel, and Debbi Little were in attendance. The banner was displayed.

Sept 23rd Tim Capel and Doug Rogers met with their Spencer Mentor, Alicia Junta from Hoff-man-LaRoche Inc. as part of their scholarship award.

Sept 27th Co-hosted the first on campus industry reception with the Richmond Chapter of CPCU. Alumni Marton Ott, Jill Halverson, Rosalyn, Tim Capel, and Debbi Little were in attendance. The banner was displayed.

Sept 30th Officer’s planning meeting for October was held at Buffalo Wild Wings followed by a football social.

All of Sept Officer/Advisor meetings are held once per week with the VP and Treasurer and twice per week with the President and VP of Promotions and Recruiting. The banner was displayed.

Upcoming Events

Oct 10-11th Virginia RIMS Annual Educational Conference in Virginia Beach

Oct 11th VCU Fall Career Fair

Oct 12-15th GIS Annual Management Conference in Indianapolis

Oct 19th Virginia “I” Day in Richmond, VA

Oct 25th Members Meeting with guest speaker SVP of Claims Landis Graham of Colony

Oct 31st Pray no Halloween Insurance Claims are filed the next day!!!

ALPHA NU OHIO UNIVERSITY



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Inactive Members 0

New members 8

Alumni 0

Other 0

Total 20

On September 19th, the Alpha Nu Chapter conducted a General Body meeting. The following top-ics were covered in the meeting: finding new officers for PR/recruitment, Fundraising, and Profes-sional Events, sending an email out to all actuarial students informing them of Gamma Iota Sigma, setting up an Insurance Panel for a Q&A session, as well as a discussion of the presidential conference attended this summer.

On September 25th, the Alpha Nu Chapter sponsored an Insurance Q & A session. The panel con-sisted of a student with an actuarial internship at Progressive, a student with a marketing intern-ship at State Farm, a financial advisor and the CEO of Cedarbrook Financial, an insurance profes-sor, as well as our faculty advisor. Members and non-members attended totaling 22. Brochures and flyers were passed out.

Special upcoming events: General Body Meeting October 9

Nationwide Speaker October 24

ALPHA XI

MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

ALPHA OMICRON

UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD

ALPHA PI

BAYLOR UNIVERSITY

MEMEBERSHIP REPORT

Current Chapter members 15

Inactive members 0

New Members 5

Alumni 0

Total 20

On October 5th, the Alpha Pi chapter held a General Body meeting. Tom Chase, CEO of Insurors Of Texas was the speaker. Mr. Chase discussed the various jobs offered in the Insurance industry. Mr. Chase also discussed surety bonds, which is his company’s specialty. The banner was dis-played

On September 17-19 the Alpha Pi President and Vice President attend the Houston Marine Insur-ance Seminar. They attended two days of discussion by Marine Industry leaders.

On September 26th the Alpha Pi chapter President and Vice President and 5 members attended the Baylor University career fair. Contacts were made with Travelers Insurance, State Farm, Insu-rors of Texas, Farmers Insurance and American First Insurance Company. Alpha Pi will use this contacts for sources of speakers for general meetings in the upcoming months.

Volume 2006-2007

Special Upcoming events:

Gamma Iota Sigma Management Conference October 12

General Body Meeting October 17

General Body Meeting and Speaker November 4

ALPHA RHO FANSHAWE COLLEGE MEMBERSHIP REPORT NUMBER

Current Members 11

Alumni Members 60 Other 2 Total 73

Summary of Programs Held

President Stephanie Kulich and Vice President Angela Gillespie designed new membership application forms and an introductory Power Point presentation for all new members visiting Alpha Rho for the first time.

September 26, 2006 during our regularly scheduled meeting the Chapter hosted a pizza luncheon for all Business – Insurance students. This was a chance for the students to meet and mingle with other insurance students as well as members of the fraternity. The Business & Management Division of Fanshawe College has agreed to donate funds to offset the cost of the luncheon. Stephanie and Angela did a presentation about the fraternity and its history at Fanshawe College.

The Chapter will be publishing a resume book again this year. Workshops for developing your resume will be held throughout the year during our regularly scheduled meetings. Members are encouraged to being working on their resume now.

On September 27, 2006 VP of Alumni/Industry Relations John Podolinsky attended the London Insurance Brokers Association luncheon as the representative for the Alpha Rho Chapter. After lunch there was a presentation by John Skanes of Economical In-surance on Auto Theft Claims. John will outline the information he learned at the seminar in our next general meeting. The Alpha Rho chapter is an associate member of the London Insurance Brokers Association.

Special Upcoming Events

October 2, 2006 – Faculty Luncheon Fundraiser

October 12, 2006 – Meet the Underwriter Night

October 13-15, 2006 – GIS Management Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana

October 24, 2006 – Career Fair with Marsh Canada

ALPHA SIGMA

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA/MONROE

ALPHA TAU

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA/CHARLOTTE


Volume 2006-2007


Inactive Members 0

New members 2

Alumni 3

Other 0

Total 43

On September 5th, the Alpha Tau chapter conducted a general body meeting. Students partici-pated in a Career Development Seminar. The college career center attended, and provided infor-mation on how students were to access the career center website and apply for interviews.

On September 21st, the Alpha Tau chapter, along with industry professionals, sponsored a Shadow Day. Students spent the day with their sponsor in the field learning about the sponsors job and other jobs in the industry. Students and sponsored attended a dinner reception where they were encouraged to network with the companies in attendance. Students also heard a speaker comment on the importance of obtaining a CPCU designation.

On September 26th, the Alpha Tau chapter conducted a general body meeting. Students heard 3 industry professionals speak on the importance of resume critiquing, how to conduct a first inter-view, and the interviewing process. The represented companies were The Hartford, Hinrich-Flanagan Financial, and BB&T.

Special upcoming events: Career Day October 4

General Body Meeting October 17

London Trip October 21-26

ALPHA UPSILON

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON

9/14- First General meeting - 10 Members in Attendance, Guest Speaker from Marsh - Banner in Display

09/14 - Poker Tournament Fundraiser - 7 Members in Attendance - Banner in Display

09/17-09/21 - Houston Marine Insurance Seminar - 3 Members in Attendance, Baylor Chapter in Attendance

9/20- RIMS Corporate Luncheon- 6 Members in Attendance

9/21- Second General Meeting - 10 Members in Attendance, guest speaker from Ace Insurance - Banner in Display

09/28 - Bauer College of Business Reverse Career Fair - 2 Members in Attendance

ALPHA PHI

OLD DOMINION UNVIERSITY ALPHA CHI

BRADLEY UNIVERSITY


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Inactive Members 0

New members 14

Alumni 21

Other 0

Total 35

On September 15, 2006 the Alpha Chi Chapter held a general body meeting. Discussion was held over the Management Conference in Indianapolis, recruiting new members, and Hallow-een fundraiser.

The Alpha Chi Chapter confirmed Bill Funkhouser as the new chapter advisor for the 2006-2007 school year.


35th Annual International Management Conference – October 12-14

ALPHA PSI UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS MEMBERSHIP REPORT NUMBER


Inactive Members 0

New members 0

Alumni N/A

Other 0

Total 35

9-7-06 General Meeting. The chapter officer's introduced a point system to the members. We also had a guest speaker from State Farm, Mr. Robert Lorimer. Mr. Lorimer discussed his ca-reer at State Farm and introduced some facts about the company itself.

9-21-06 General Meeting. The chapter officers reminded members about the deadline for dues and resumes for the resume book. There was a guest speaker from American Management Corporation, Statler Strange. He is the marketing manager for AMCS, which is a division of AMC. He discussed how AMC does business and also about career opportunities with AMC.

ALPHA OMEGA SAINT JOESPH’S UNIVERSITY MEMBERSHIP REPORT NUMBER


Inactive Members 0

New members 8

Alumni N/A

Other 0

Total 54

On September 26th 2006, The Alpha Omega Chapter held its first General Meeting for Current

The purpose of Gamma Iota Sigma is to promote,

encourage, and sustain student interest in insur-

ance, risk management, and actuarial science as

professions; to encourage the high moral and

scholastic attainments of its members; and to fa-

cilitate interaction of educational institutions and

industry by fostering research activities, scholar-

ship, and improved public relations.

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Members and others who were interested in learning about the insurance industry. Our Fac-ulty Advisor, Mr. Samuel Cupp, discussed opportunities in the insurance industry and the of-ficers discussed future events that we are currently working on for the chapter. The Banner Was Displayed.

On October 3rd, 2006, Alpha Omega Chapter held their induction and chartering ceremony. Temple’s Executive Officers were in Attendance as well and Dr. Williams from the Grand Chapter and Temple’s Faculty Advisor, Dr. Drennan. Also in attendance were industry profes-sionals from Wills Re, Philadelphia Insurance Companies, Commerce Insurance Services and other various executives.


October 11th, 2006 – Actuarial Science Event

Week of October 20th – Next Members Meeting

Phone: 614-221-1900 x224 Fax: 614-221-1989

E-mail: [email protected]

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