FEI Newsletter May 2009 - Financial Executives International

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From The President One of the more interesting aspects of being the Chicago Chapter President is working with other Chapters and FEI National to ensure that our members needs are being met. As of this writing, I can assure you that FEI is in the process of taking a fresh look at how our members are being served, and the way they are being served. Our new National President, Marie Hollein (Chicago’s own), has been reaching out to the FEI community and has instituted major evaluation processes to take a fresh look at the needs and desires of our members and how they are being addressed. Stay tuned for further information as the year unfolds. However, I am curious as to your ideas about the Chapter. I am mindful of a quote (source unknown) that says: “If you are not getting better, you are getting worse.” We need your input to ensure that the Chapter is meeting your needs. Toward that end, we will be surveying our members this Spring to get your thoughts on how we can enhance our suite of services to Chapter members. Specifi cally, we implemented a number of ideas such as our Power Leadership Breakfast Meetings in several locations on the same day and New Member Breakfasts with an outside speaker to supplement our Monthly PD and Dinner Meetings. Did these work for you and what else should we be doing? That is what we hope to fi nd out in our Spring survey. I think that reviewing what you do is a healthy exercise. One organization that does it repeatedly is the U.S. Military. They perform a hard review of every completed military exercise with the express purpose of looking at what worked, what didn’t and how to improve. I think that this is a healthy process and one that helps us learn and grow. It is for this reason, and the other aspects of situational leadership, that we set up a breakfast session on May 12th so you can hear Major Matt Tracy, USMC, talk about the leadership challenges he faced in Iraq and how he addressed them. How he took care of the people that were assigned to him should be of particular interest to us as fi nancial leaders. We hope you join us. On the 12th of June we are fortunate to have Ann Ziegler, CFO of CDW Corporation speak at a luncheon on the subject of: “Is the Grass Greener-- Private vs. Public Company CFO.” You are encouraged to invite prospective members to attend either of these events at no charge by contacting the FEI Chapter Offi ce to register. Lastly, special thanks to our Offi cers and Directors for the hard work they put in this past year. Without the assistance of such dedicated people we could not provide the level of service and assistance to our members that we have grown accustomed to. Although I think “it is better to give than receive” it sure feels great to receive the gifts of our Offi cers and Directors. CHICAGO CHAPTER John Trakselis FEI Chicago President In The FEI NEWS UPDATE ON CAREER MANAGEMENT GROUP PROJECTS The FEI Career Management Group Committee has projects in development to add value to your membership. Current projects include a CMG “Welcome Package” for new members, an executive recruiter outreach program, and the posting of CMG workshop presentations for online viewing. If you have suggestions for the Career Management Group, please contact Sharon Walton at 847-291-5727 or swalton@laneind.com. IS YOUR MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION UP-TO-DATE? Visit the FEI web site at www.fi nancialexecutives.org and scroll to the bottom of the home page. Then select “my account” to review your individual information on fi le with FEI. Updates can be made online. THE CAREER MANAGEMENT GROUP NEEDS YOU! Are you interested in becoming more involved with FEI and the Career Management Group? Do you have ideas on how to further strengthen the Career Management Group? If so, the FEI Career Management Group needs you! The FEI Career Management Group Committee is seeking creative, energetic volunteers to help take the Career Management Group to the next level. Your involvement will not only help build a stronger group, it will also offer YOU the opportunity to further develop relationships with your peers, make new contacts, and gain valuable experience. Current Committee members include: Jason Blake, Larry Boik, Reid Goodrich, Tom Krajewski, Jim Lenihan, Bob Linn, James Miranda, Jerry Novotny, and Ron Zoromski. If you are interested in joining the Committee, please contact Sharon Walton at 847-291-5727 or swalton@laneind.com. THE CAREER MANAGEMENT GROUP IS LINKEDIN! Over 200 job leads have been posted to the Chicago CMG LinkedIn Group. Join now and get access to these leads! NEED FINANCE TALENT? If you have a need for the best in financial talent, the FEI Career Management Group offers top-notch and proven candidates who possess a wide range of financial skills and are available for project and full time work. If you have an opening at your company, please contact the FEI office (Feichi@aol.com) or Sharon Walton (swalton@laneind.com). 2 - May 2009
UPCOMING EVENTS CHICAGO CHAPTER GOLF OUTING – FRIDAY, JUNE 19 Plans for the FEI Chicago Chapter Golf Outing are in “full swing.” Join us for a fantastic day at Willow Crest Golf Club at the Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort in Oak Brook. We’ve planned a shotgun start and will play a scramble format, where each player tees off on each hole, the best shot is then selected and all play from that selected spot and so on until the ball is holed. This type of play caters to all skill levels and “Duffers” are welcomed! The day starts at 7:00am with registration, a “grab and go” breakfast and putting. Our shotgun start begins at 8am for a round of 18 in a spectacular natural setting that makes for an unforgettable golf experience! The afternoon ends with a BBQ lunch, networking and the presentation of team and hole prizes. A registration form is included with this newsletter. Plan your own foursome or let us do it for you. Enjoy the camaraderie of the day’s events with your business associates, friends, and fellow FEI members. All are welcomed! Don’t miss the early bird price; send in your registration today! If you don’t golf, join us for the BBQ lunch. Details on the enclosed registration form. ADVANCE REGISTRATION FOR GOLF REQUIRED. REGISTER BY JUNE 5! POWER LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST NEAR YOU – THURSDAY, MAY 21 Join FEI Chicago on Thursday, May 21, for our Power Leadership Breakfast at a location near you. In a cordial setting, you can talk openly with your peers about what is important to you. This breakfast forum offers members the chance to: connect with peers; voice your ideas and get feedback from a small group; enhance your FEI relationships; enjoy a great breakfast; and be kept on schedule by a facilitator. Attend any one of these four locations on Thursday, May 21 from 7:30 – 9:30am: • Oak Brook Marriott, 1401 W. 22nd Street, Oak Brook • Marriott Chicago Schaumburg, 50 N. Martingale Rd., Schaumburg • The Metropolitan Club in The Sears Tower, Chicago • Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel, 933 Skokie Boulevard, Northbrook The Power Leadership Breakfast Meetings will each be limited to approximately twelve participants, so please respond early. Call the FEI Chicago offi ce at 312-263-1661 or email feichi@aol.com to register. Please supply your name and company name, and which location you will attend. Qualifi ed prospective members are also invited to attend. To review FEI membership eligibility requirements, please visit www.fi nancialexecutives.org. SAVE THE DATE – RAVINIA OUTING Mark your calendar for FEI Chicago’s Annual Ravinia Outing to be held Sunday, July 12. This popular event allows you to connect with fellow FEI members and their families, have a wonderful time and hear some great music. The concert, which begins at 5pm, features the Chicago Symphony Orchestra playing an all Tchaikovsky program including: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35; Nutcracker Suite No.1; and the “1812” Festival Overture, Op. 49 (with live cannons). We will also plan an optional dinner following the concert (around 7pm). Plan on joining us for a great evening! CHICAGO CHAPTER NEW MEMBERS We are pleased to welcome the following new members to the Chicago Chapter Mark Bonucchi Terry McBride Mark Vendetti Stephanie Waldschmidt VP of Finance The Marketing Store 3 - May 2009
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