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The 2008/2009 year in review
The Northwest Suburban Chapter of CPCU will begin our schedule of monthly meetings beginning again in September 2009. Please return to our web site later this summer for details about our September 2009 meeting.
The 2008/2009 year had nine different meetings and two different good works events.
On September 16, 2008 quest speaker Merit Gest spoke to us about
"Incorporating Business Skills into Personal Relationships". Ms. Gest is a motivational speaker and she spoke on “Incorporating business skills into personal relationships”. Her concepts are included in the recently released book, “The Masters of Success” co-authored with Ken Blanchard, author of “The One Minute Manager” and Jack Canfield, creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. It was an informative evening. Those who attended received a little “Chicken Soup for the Insurance Soul”.
On October 21, 2008 quest speaker – Professor Paul Green of Roosevelt University spoke about Current political events and the upcoming November 2008 elections. Professor Green is Director of the Institute for Politics and Arthur Rubloff Professor of Policy Studies at Roosevelt University in Chicago, IL. He can be heard every Wednesday morning on WGN radio 720 AM. His segment “Paul and the Politicians” covers political conversation about current events in our area and around the world. Those who attended received an evening of lively and informative political commentary.
On November 13, 2008 The Chicago, Western Chicago and Northwest Suburban chapters held the Tri-Chapter Conferment Ceremony & Dinner. Speaker Mike Foley welcomed all new designees to their chapters.
On January 22, 2009 Northwest Suburban chapter member enjoyed a free networking meeting at Gameworks in Schaumburg, IL. Chapter member donated food and supplies to the Schaumburg Food Pantry.
On February 17, 2009 guest speakers David Heidt & Neal McWhorter presented Topic: "Achieving Agility in Today's Competitive Marketplace". They spoke on strategic objectives necessary to thrive in today’s demanding business environment and challenged us with the practices that were used in the past will those same practices be good for the future giving our current economic environment.
On March 11, 2009 The Chicago Northwest CPCU Chapter saw six volunteers turn out for WTTW’s telethon. The event allowed the CPCU Society and the Chicago Northwest CPCU Chapter gain television visibility while they helped WTTW with fund raising. Arranged by board member Sue Champley and spearheaded on site by David Cohen, fun and fellowship was had by all. Volunteer Steve Bove sums it up by saying “Last evening was a lot of fun and my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed volunteering for WTTW Chanel 11”. Great job by all involved!
On March 19, 2009 the Northwest Suburban chapter has its ethics meeting where quest Speaker Joseph DiPino spoke on "Ethical Conduct in Litigated Cases". He discussed the ethical issues that can arise between the defense counsel, the insurer, and the insured when a claim is in litigation.
On April 20, 2009 guest speaker: Daniel Zollner spoke on "Handling Illinois Bad Faith Claims". Mr. Zollner spoke about cases where bad faith on the part of an insurance company can cost a company much more than the policy limits.
On May 16, 2009 members of the Northwestern Chapter participated in the Clearbrook Center Jelly Belly Day. We collect money at the intersection of Schaumburg & Roselle Rd. in Schaumburg that goes to funding programs to help children and adults with developmental disabilities.
On May 19, 2009 guest speakers David Schmeider & David Byrd from EFI Global spoke about “Investigation into the Origin and Cause of Structure and Automobile Fires". Mr. Schmieder is an experienced fire investigator and Mr. Byrd has an extensive background in forensic engineering. Together they explained how fires are investigated to determine their origin.
On June 12, 2009 the Chicago Northwest Suburban CPCU Chapter officers for the upcoming 2009/2010 year were installed. The meeting was held at the Arlington Park race track where the members enjoyed a day of racing.
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