Member Appreciation & Member Appreciation & Chapter Development Chapter Development

- LUNCHEON MEETING -- LUNCHEON MEETING -

Maggiano’s Tysons CornerMaggiano’s Tysons CornerThursday, July 17, 2008Thursday, July 17, 2008

11:30am Networking11:30am Networking12:00pm Introduction12:00pm Introduction

12:05pm Lunch12:05pm Lunch12:30pm Program12:30pm Program

Potomac Chapter Potomac Chapter MissionMission

To support the members of the Potomac To support the members of the Potomac Chapter of RIMS by providing the environment Chapter of RIMS by providing the environment

and resources to advance the practice and and resources to advance the practice and recognition of risk management.recognition of risk management.

Potomac ChapterPotomac ChapterValue StatementValue Statement

Our chapter provides the forums and resources to Our chapter provides the forums and resources to exchange knowledge and advance the practice exchange knowledge and advance the practice and recognition of the risk management industry and recognition of the risk management industry

in the District of Columbia metro area.in the District of Columbia metro area.

Potomac Chapter Potomac Chapter Strategic Plan - GoalsStrategic Plan - Goals

• Apply and receive a RIMS Chapter Award in 2009 Apply and receive a RIMS Chapter Award in 2009

• Develop out-reach program for local students in RIMS and Develop out-reach program for local students in RIMS and Insurance programs Insurance programs

• Coordinate educational program(s) with RIMS national, e.g. co-host Coordinate educational program(s) with RIMS national, e.g. co-host a RIMS full day educational conference in Chapter’s area a RIMS full day educational conference in Chapter’s area

• Vary meeting locations to appeal to our geographically diverse Vary meeting locations to appeal to our geographically diverse membership. membership.

• Provide Chapter Awards and RecognitionProvide Chapter Awards and Recognition

Potomac ChapterPotomac ChapterMembership FactsMembership Facts

• Over 225 membersOver 225 members

• Approximately Approximately 84%84% professional members professional membersApproximately Approximately 16%16% associate members associate members

• Three membership categories:Three membership categories:– Individual: Educational (faculty/staff), Student, Affiliate, RetiredIndividual: Educational (faculty/staff), Student, Affiliate, Retired– Corporate: Primary Deputy, Secondary Deputy, Additional DeputyCorporate: Primary Deputy, Secondary Deputy, Additional Deputy– AssociateAssociate

• When registering your membership, be sure to When registering your membership, be sure to choose the Chapter choose the Chapter …Potomac Chapter of RIMS…Potomac Chapter of RIMS!!

Your Membership Your Membership BenefitsBenefits

• Personal and Professional GrowthPersonal and Professional Growth• Network with Industry PeersNetwork with Industry Peers• Educational Cutting-Edge ProgramsEducational Cutting-Edge Programs• Membership DirectoryMembership Directory• Informative PublicationsInformative Publications• Online ResourcesOnline Resources• Leadership Opportunities and Career DevelopmentLeadership Opportunities and Career Development• It’s Fun! …Holiday Party, Golf Outing, & Facility ToursIt’s Fun! …Holiday Party, Golf Outing, & Facility Tours

Potomac Chapter of RIMSPotomac Chapter of RIMSCHAPTER OFFICERSCHAPTER OFFICERS

PresidentPresidentFirst Vice PresidentFirst Vice President

TreasurerTreasurer

SecretarySecretary

VP ProgramsVP Programs

VP MembershipVP MembershipRIMS DelegateRIMS Delegate

External Affairs DirectorExternal Affairs Director

Former President DirectorFormer President Director

Web MasterWeb Master

- - ALL POSITIONS ARE A ONE YEAR TERM -ALL POSITIONS ARE A ONE YEAR TERM -

PresidentPresident – Terry Fleming – Terry FlemingKeep the chapter focused on setting and maintaining its goals. The President oversees officers and committees Keep the chapter focused on setting and maintaining its goals. The President oversees officers and committees and encourages teamwork. The President maintains the operations of the chapters.and encourages teamwork. The President maintains the operations of the chapters.

• Responsibilities:Responsibilities: Attend all meetings, to preside at all meetings; monitor progress of chapters goals and Attend all meetings, to preside at all meetings; monitor progress of chapters goals and objectives; enforce bylaws; appoint committees, attend RIMS training sessions, identify and implement services objectives; enforce bylaws; appoint committees, attend RIMS training sessions, identify and implement services for chapter members, keep current with RIMS services, prepare board meeting agendas; report to membership; for chapter members, keep current with RIMS services, prepare board meeting agendas; report to membership; serve as the chapter’s spokesperson; recognize achievements of members, prepare the chapter budget along serve as the chapter’s spokesperson; recognize achievements of members, prepare the chapter budget along with other officers. Hires an outside auditor each year for chapter’s books.with other officers. Hires an outside auditor each year for chapter’s books.

• Qualifications: Qualifications: Knowledge of RIMS; working knowledge of chapter bylaws, service of at least one term in Knowledge of RIMS; working knowledge of chapter bylaws, service of at least one term in another officer position; ability to delegate, public speaking ability, leadership skills, ability to communicate another officer position; ability to delegate, public speaking ability, leadership skills, ability to communicate effectively; has attended Building a Successful Chapter, A "how to" Workshop (formerly known as Chapter effectively; has attended Building a Successful Chapter, A "how to" Workshop (formerly known as Chapter Leadership Seminar).Leadership Seminar).

• Average Time Commitment: Average Time Commitment: Six hours per month.Six hours per month.

• Measure of Success: Measure of Success: Chapter has increased revenue by 15%; new members are recruited and retained, Chapter has increased revenue by 15%; new members are recruited and retained, problems are handled in a timely manner, committees are active and growing, available to other officers and problems are handled in a timely manner, committees are active and growing, available to other officers and committee members, meetings are held efficiently.committee members, meetings are held efficiently.

• Benefits: Benefits: Gain experience in building and working with committees, play a key role in shaping chapter’s future, Gain experience in building and working with committees, play a key role in shaping chapter’s future, opportunity to network on different levels, improve meeting management skills, gain experience that can be used opportunity to network on different levels, improve meeting management skills, gain experience that can be used on the job. Be a mentor to new volunteers.on the job. Be a mentor to new volunteers.

Potomac Chapter of RIMSPotomac Chapter of RIMSCHAPTER OFFICERSCHAPTER OFFICERS

Vice President – Keith ConerlyVice President – Keith ConerlyAssist the President in coordinating and directing committee activities and chapter operationsAssist the President in coordinating and directing committee activities and chapter operations

• Responsibilities:Responsibilities: To attend all meetings; monitor progress of chapter’s goals and objectives; enforce bylaws; To attend all meetings; monitor progress of chapter’s goals and objectives; enforce bylaws; manage the activities of committees that report directly to the Vice President, advise and assist the President, manage the activities of committees that report directly to the Vice President, advise and assist the President, assume President’s role in President’s absence; attend RIMS training sessions, identify and implement services assume President’s role in President’s absence; attend RIMS training sessions, identify and implement services for chapter members, keep current with RIMS services; report to membership; prepare the chapter budget along for chapter members, keep current with RIMS services; report to membership; prepare the chapter budget along with other officers.with other officers.

• Qualifications: Qualifications: Knowledge of RIMS; working knowledge of chapter bylaws, service of at least one term in Knowledge of RIMS; working knowledge of chapter bylaws, service of at least one term in another officer position; ability to delegate, public speaking ability; has attended Building a Successful Chapter, A another officer position; ability to delegate, public speaking ability; has attended Building a Successful Chapter, A "how to" Workshop (formerly known as Chapter Leadership Seminar)."how to" Workshop (formerly known as Chapter Leadership Seminar).

• Average Time Commitment: Average Time Commitment: Five hours per month.Five hours per month.

• Measure of Success: Measure of Success: Completion of goalsCompletion of goals, , new members are recruited and retained, problems are handled in a new members are recruited and retained, problems are handled in a timely manner, committees are active and growing, available to other officers and committee members, meetings timely manner, committees are active and growing, available to other officers and committee members, meetings are held efficiently, good team spirit.are held efficiently, good team spirit.

• Benefits: Benefits: Gain experience in building and working with committees, play a key role in shaping chapter’s future, Gain experience in building and working with committees, play a key role in shaping chapter’s future, stepping stone to Chapter Presidency, opportunity to network on different levels, recognition, improve meeting stepping stone to Chapter Presidency, opportunity to network on different levels, recognition, improve meeting management skills, gain experience that can be used on the job.management skills, gain experience that can be used on the job.

Potomac Chapter of RIMSPotomac Chapter of RIMSCHAPTER OFFICERSCHAPTER OFFICERS

Treasurer – Clare MurphyTreasurer – Clare MurphyDevelop and monitor the Chapter’s financial operations.Develop and monitor the Chapter’s financial operations.

• Responsibilities:Responsibilities: Maintain financial records, prepare annual budget Maintain financial records, prepare annual budget with help from other with help from other officers, prepare financial reports for presentation to membership, monitor cash flow, prepare and officers, prepare financial reports for presentation to membership, monitor cash flow, prepare and file IRS and other government forms, and coordinate with outside firm for annual financial file IRS and other government forms, and coordinate with outside firm for annual financial statements.statements.

• Qualifications: Qualifications: Knowledge of RIMS; working knowledge of chapter bylaws; good with numbers, Knowledge of RIMS; working knowledge of chapter bylaws; good with numbers, comfortable doing accounting and cash management.comfortable doing accounting and cash management.

• Average Time Commitment: Average Time Commitment: Six hours per month.Six hours per month.

• Measure of Success: Measure of Success: Chapter is in good financial position,Chapter is in good financial position, increased revenues by 15%; In increased revenues by 15%; In compliance with IRS regulation and RIMS national directions and financial statements for fiscal compliance with IRS regulation and RIMS national directions and financial statements for fiscal year July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007 compiled by accounting firm.year July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007 compiled by accounting firm.

• Benefits: Benefits: Gain experience in building and working with committees, play a key role in shaping Gain experience in building and working with committees, play a key role in shaping chapter’s future, opportunity to network on different levels, improve meeting management skills, chapter’s future, opportunity to network on different levels, improve meeting management skills, gain experience that can be used on the job.gain experience that can be used on the job.

Potomac Chapter of RIMSPotomac Chapter of RIMSCHAPTER OFFICERSCHAPTER OFFICERS

Secretary – Kimberly Gay-ArmourSecretary – Kimberly Gay-ArmourMaintain Chapter’s records. Maintain Chapter’s records.

• Responsibilities:Responsibilities: Attend all meetings, record and Attend all meetings, record and prepare minutesprepare minutes of board and business of board and business meetings, distribute minutes to all board members following approval by the President, maintain meetings, distribute minutes to all board members following approval by the President, maintain chapter records, work with membership chair to coordinate mailings, etc.chapter records, work with membership chair to coordinate mailings, etc.

• Qualifications: Qualifications: Knowledge of RIMS; working knowledge of chapter bylaws, good record keeping, Knowledge of RIMS; working knowledge of chapter bylaws, good record keeping, good note taking, ability to delegate.good note taking, ability to delegate.

• Average Time Commitment: Average Time Commitment: Six hours per month.Six hours per month.

• Measure of Success: Measure of Success: Minutes distributed in a timely manner, records are maintained, chapter Minutes distributed in a timely manner, records are maintained, chapter business is in order.business is in order.

• Benefits: Benefits: Gain experience in building and working with committees, improve meeting Gain experience in building and working with committees, improve meeting management skills, gain experience that can be used on the job.management skills, gain experience that can be used on the job.

Potomac Chapter of RIMSPotomac Chapter of RIMSCHAPTER OFFICERSCHAPTER OFFICERS

VP of Programs VP of Programs – Lori Gray– Lori GrayIdentify, develop and promote educational programs Identify, develop and promote educational programs

• Responsibilities:Responsibilities: Attend all meetings, enhance & improve educational seminars & chapter meetings, investigate Attend all meetings, enhance & improve educational seminars & chapter meetings, investigate "partnering" educational opportunities with other organizations, develop programs for the year to enhance the "partnering" educational opportunities with other organizations, develop programs for the year to enhance the Risk Management profession, obtain CEU credits for meetings, conduct annual call for presentations, provide on Risk Management profession, obtain CEU credits for meetings, conduct annual call for presentations, provide on site assistance, work with other officers to promote events.site assistance, work with other officers to promote events.

• Qualifications: Qualifications: Knowledge of RIMS; working knowledge of chapter bylaws, service of at least one term in Knowledge of RIMS; working knowledge of chapter bylaws, service of at least one term in another officer position; good record keeping, ability to utilize contacts and network for speakers/presenters, has another officer position; good record keeping, ability to utilize contacts and network for speakers/presenters, has attended Building a Successful Chapter, A "how to" Workshop (formerly known as the Chapter Leadership attended Building a Successful Chapter, A "how to" Workshop (formerly known as the Chapter Leadership Seminar).Seminar).

• Average Time Commitment: Average Time Commitment: Six hours per month.Six hours per month.

• Measure of Success: Measure of Success: Increase in meeting attendance, excitement over presentation, chapter members feel they Increase in meeting attendance, excitement over presentation, chapter members feel they have learned something.have learned something.

• Benefits: Benefits: Gain experience in building and working with committees, improve meeting management skills, expand Gain experience in building and working with committees, improve meeting management skills, expand professional contact network, gain experience that can be used on the job coordinating presentations.professional contact network, gain experience that can be used on the job coordinating presentations.

Potomac Chapter of RIMSPotomac Chapter of RIMSCHAPTER OFFICERSCHAPTER OFFICERS

VP of MembershipVP of Membership – – VacantVacantMaintain membership records and recruit new members.Maintain membership records and recruit new members.

• Responsibilities:Responsibilities: Attend all meetings, identify potential members, develop membership and retention campaigns, Attend all meetings, identify potential members, develop membership and retention campaigns, maintain chapter mailing lists, communicate with members regarding membership questions and/or concerns, maintain chapter mailing lists, communicate with members regarding membership questions and/or concerns, develop surveys to assess needs of chapter members, evaluate and sign new member applications on behalf of develop surveys to assess needs of chapter members, evaluate and sign new member applications on behalf of chapterchapter

• Qualifications : Qualifications : Knowledge of RIMS; working knowledge of chapter bylaws, service of at least one term in Knowledge of RIMS; working knowledge of chapter bylaws, service of at least one term in another officer position; good record keeping, knowledge of marketing, good people skills, has attended the another officer position; good record keeping, knowledge of marketing, good people skills, has attended the Building a Successful Chapter, A "how to" Workshop (formerly known as the Chapter Leadership Seminar).Building a Successful Chapter, A "how to" Workshop (formerly known as the Chapter Leadership Seminar).

• Average Time Commitment: Average Time Commitment: seven hours per month.seven hours per month.

• Measure of Success: Measure of Success: Membership increased by 10%, mailing lists are accurate, retention program in place, Membership increased by 10%, mailing lists are accurate, retention program in place, problems are handled in a timely manner, applications are signed and returned to RIMS in a timely manner, problems are handled in a timely manner, applications are signed and returned to RIMS in a timely manner, available to other officers and committee members, attend meetings, timely communication to members on key available to other officers and committee members, attend meetings, timely communication to members on key membership changes. membership changes.

• Benefits: Benefits: Knowledge of entire membership baseKnowledge of entire membership base , , networking with all members of chapter, satisfaction & networking with all members of chapter, satisfaction & recognition, gain experience that can be used on the job.recognition, gain experience that can be used on the job.

Potomac Chapter of RIMSPotomac Chapter of RIMSCHAPTER OFFICERSCHAPTER OFFICERS

RIMS Delegate – Rajesh GulharRIMS Delegate – Rajesh GulharRepresents the chapter at RIMS House of Delegates meetings and reports Represents the chapter at RIMS House of Delegates meetings and reports back to the chapter.back to the chapter.

External Affairs Director – Randy JoubenExternal Affairs Director – Randy JoubenTo keep current on legislative issues that affect risk managers nationally To keep current on legislative issues that affect risk managers nationally and in the states. The position also coordinates with RIMS government and in the states. The position also coordinates with RIMS government affairs staff.affairs staff.

Former President Director – Valerie WaltersFormer President Director – Valerie WaltersEssential in helping with transition for the incoming president and to help Essential in helping with transition for the incoming president and to help provide continuity of chapter projects.provide continuity of chapter projects.

Potomac Chapter of RIMSPotomac Chapter of RIMSCHAPTER OFFICERSCHAPTER OFFICERS

Web Master – David WenzelWeb Master – David WenzelMaintain Chapter’s Web Site. Maintain Chapter’s Web Site.

• Responsibilities:Responsibilities: Attend all meetings, update and maintain web site to keep it current Attend all meetings, update and maintain web site to keep it current and interesting. Find new ways to utilize the web site for communication with members. and interesting. Find new ways to utilize the web site for communication with members. 

• Qualifications: Qualifications: Knowledge of RIMS; working knowledge of chapter bylaws, familiarity Knowledge of RIMS; working knowledge of chapter bylaws, familiarity with web sites. Excellent writing and editing skills as well as strong leadership and with web sites. Excellent writing and editing skills as well as strong leadership and project management skills requiredproject management skills required

• Average Time Commitment: Average Time Commitment: Six hours per month.Six hours per month.

• Measure of Success: Measure of Success: Web site is up to date and provides useful information for Web site is up to date and provides useful information for Chapter members.Chapter members.

• Benefits: Benefits: Gain experience in building web sites, gain experience that can be used on Gain experience in building web sites, gain experience that can be used on the job. the job.

Potomac Chapter of RIMSPotomac Chapter of RIMSCHAPTER OFFICERSCHAPTER OFFICERS

Potomac ChapterPotomac ChapterCOMMITTEESCOMMITTEES

Holiday Gala CommitteeHoliday Gala Committee – Over the past three years we have – Over the past three years we have raised $ in donations to benefit the Darrell Green Youth Life raised $ in donations to benefit the Darrell Green Youth Life Foundation (DGYLF) to support the children in the DC Metro area.Foundation (DGYLF) to support the children in the DC Metro area.

Chair: Lori GrayChair: Lori Gray

Golf CommitteeGolf Committee – 2008 was our 1 – 2008 was our 1stst annual outing and we raised annual outing and we raised $5,000 for the Spencer Educational Foundation $5,000 for the Spencer Educational Foundation

Chair: Valerie WaltersChair: Valerie Walters

Potomac ChapterPotomac ChapterAccomplishmentsAccomplishments

• Chapter meeting attendance up 20% over the past two years.Chapter meeting attendance up 20% over the past two years.

• Drafted new constitution, bylaws and mission & value statementsDrafted new constitution, bylaws and mission & value statements

• Developed a budgetDeveloped a budget

• Organized and coordinated chapters first annual Golf OutingOrganized and coordinated chapters first annual Golf Outing

• Developed partnerships with other organizations (DC Chapter Developed partnerships with other organizations (DC Chapter CPCU Society) CPCU Society)

• New website & chapter bannerNew website & chapter banner

Potomac ChapterPotomac ChapterRecent ContributionsRecent Contributions

• Contributed $1,000 in 2007 to the New Orleans Fire Dept.Contributed $1,000 in 2007 to the New Orleans Fire Dept.

• Contributed to Anita Benedetti Student Involvement Program: Contributed to Anita Benedetti Student Involvement Program: provides a student the opportunity to attend RIMS Annual Conferenceprovides a student the opportunity to attend RIMS Annual Conference– 2007 donated $1,5002007 donated $1,500– 2008 donated $1,8002008 donated $1,800

• Over the past four years we have donated over $4,000 to the DGYLF.Over the past four years we have donated over $4,000 to the DGYLF.

• Contributed $5,000 in 2008 to the Spencer Educational Contributed $5,000 in 2008 to the Spencer Educational Foundations…thanks to our chapter’s first annual Golf Outing!Foundations…thanks to our chapter’s first annual Golf Outing!

For More Information:For More Information:

Contact RIMS web site:Contact RIMS web site:www.rims.orgwww.rims.org

Contact the Potomac Chapter of RIMS website:Contact the Potomac Chapter of RIMS website:www.potomac.rims.orgwww.potomac.rims.org

Lisa Pettipas, Lisa Pettipas, Chapter AdministratorChapter Administrator5220 Pommeroy Drive5220 Pommeroy DriveFairfax, VA 22032-3919Fairfax, VA 22032-3919

Why Should YOU Why Should YOU Volunteer?Volunteer?

• Leadership experienceLeadership experience

• Satisfaction of giving back to the local Risk Management CommunitySatisfaction of giving back to the local Risk Management Community

• Gain and/or improve skillsGain and/or improve skills

• Network with other Risk Management professionalsNetwork with other Risk Management professionals

• Stay in touch with key issues/hot topicsStay in touch with key issues/hot topics

• Have fun and develop personal relationshipsHave fun and develop personal relationships

Your ParticipationYour Participation

The success of the Society and your chapter The success of the Society and your chapter depends on the active participation and depends on the active participation and

commitment of its members, whose individual commitment of its members, whose individual strengths and continued development add to the strengths and continued development add to the

advancement of the profession.advancement of the profession.