 |
·
Current & future events |
South Western Ontario Chapter Events
| Future (Most current to latest) |
Next Dinner Meeting
Aroma Mediterranean Restaurant
215 Piccadilly Street, Free parking available after 5:00 pm at Don Ashman's Auto
5:30 pm cocktails, 6:00 pm dinner.
April 17, 2008 Dinner Meeting will feature our own Norma Yau, CIRP from Hoyes Michalos & Associates Inc., Trustees in Bankruptcy, London. Norma will speak about the new bankruptcy rules that may come into effect in mid 2008 including the new (W.E.P.P.) Wage Earner Protection Program.
Guests: $40
Students: Free
Dinner Reservations, please contact: Jillian Culver, FCI
Ph: 519-732-7311 Ext. 3302
Fx: 519-452-3229
Email: jillian_culver@mccormick.com
Seminar
Date: March 20, 2008 1:30 - 4:30 PM
London Four Points Sheraton Hotel, 1950 Wellington Road, London.
The S.W. Ontario Chapter wishes to announce its Seminar which will take you through the steps of how to protect your business and yourself from fraud. Presenting the seminar will be Nancy Miller of Miller Paralegal Services. Nancy works to protect clients from fraud on a daily basis. Poor fraud practices leave you and your company exposed to financial loss. Learn how to protect your financial welfare by attending this 1/2 day event.
Member Rate $125.00 & Non-Members Rate $145.00.
(Price included afternoon coffee break, snack, GST)
Please contact Mrs. Jillian Culver F.C.I. (519) 431-1166 or Jillian_Culver@McCormick.com to attend this event.
Social Hour - 5:30 pm
Dinner - 6:00 pm sharp!
*RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR DINNER MEETINGS
Members: $30
Guests: $40
Students: Free
Dinner reservations, please contact: Jillian Culver, FCI
Ph: 519-732-7311 Ext. 3302
Fx: 519-452-3229
email: jillian_culver@mccormick.com
http://www.creditedu.org/memb_profDev2.html
Retaining one's status as an FCI designate takes Dedication, Discipline and Drive. The premise is for the designate members to keep up with changes in and to the credit field. New and improved ways of handling credit often occur through changes in legislation, or information technologies, or experience.
Professional Development points are earned by updating oneself in a variety of categories. By sharing your knowledge either as a student or as an instructor, you can satisfy the necessary requirements to retain the designation that you've worked hard to achieve.
"The
National Education Committee and the National Board of Directors encourage you
to maintain your leadership role in the credit profession through ongoing participation
in professional development."
Benefits
of Membership in the Credit Institute of Canada
· Access to educational Chapter seminars
· Network with other credit professionals through Chapter meetings and
social events
· May participate in the Credit Institute's bi-annual National Credit
Conference
· Receipt of three issues annually of To Your Credit, Canada's premier
newsletter for credit professionals
· Obtain full access to a resourceful web site
· Receive a member discount on the Credit Institute of Canada Handbooks,
Volumes I and II
· Receive a member discount on the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act of Canada
- A Creditor's Perspective
· Access to employers hiring credit professionals through the Credit
Institute Employment Referral Program
· Hire credit staff through the Credit Institute Employment Referral
Program
· Receive discounts and special offers through our affinity partners
· Access to a credit and business reference library
In addition to these benefits FCI Members may earn as much as 12% over non-designated
credit professionals (2001 Robert Half Salary Guide).
As presented in the Credit Institute Handbook
Interested in joining?
Does your profile need to be updated? Change of address and/or the like? Contact
Christine Chase for more information.
National's website details all the courses available and the related calendar dates for course applications, refunds, course assignments, and exams. The courses are often available to be taken through a local college.
For busy working
people, keep in mind that courses can be taken:
· One at a time, and
· Via correspondence
SouthWestern Ontario's
chapter has its own unique academic award - The Forrest McFeat Award - named
after our 1995 National Director (see the Historical Review section below).
Stay tuned for details or contact Kerri Hamacher,
FCI for the latest information on course requirements and what the process
entails - contact her on how to join up. Kerri would be glad to help you join
up.
Did you know that instructing a CIC or business-related seminar earns you points towards the Professional Service category of your Professional point designation?
Instructing a one-day seminar earns 20 points, while a half-day seminar earns 10 points.
The Credit Institute
has a number of seminar kits on various credit-related topics. These can be
run by one's self or with a presentation buddy for two to earn points.
Anyone wishing to present a seminar on a related, credit topic please contact any member of the Executive Board.
| Golf Tournament |
Tri-Chapter Golf Tournament, Thursday, June 12, 2008
Pine Knot Golf & Country Club, Dorchester, 10:00AM – 11:00AM Registration. Deadline for registrations May 15th
Contacts: Christine Chase (519) 681-3264 Ext. 111 or Jillian Culver (519) 732-7311 Ext. 3302
chapter.
"The members of the Southwestern Ontario Chapter of the Credit Institute of Canada are proud to be a part of the 75th anniversary celebrations
We are a relatively small but vibrant Chapter that was formed in 1976. Prior to 1976, all members in our region were affiliated with the Conestoga Chapter. It was decided at that time that there was a strong need for local representation in a more central southwestern area of Ontario. Once the local Chapter was formed, the members voted to name our group The Huron & Erie St. Clair Chapter after the lakes that surround the area.
Our first elected President was Mr. Frank McKee, FCI. Unfortunately, prior to the first dinner meeting Frank was not able to begin his first term as he had accepted a new job with the Greb Company in Kitchener. During the fall of 1976, Mr. Barry Anderson, FCI became President and presided over the first dinner meeting held at the National Traveler Hotel in London, Ontario. Our first guest speaker was Bob Leroy from Howden Electric. This marked the beginning of our Chapter.
A feather was
added to our cap in the 1996-1997 year, when the Southwestern Ontario Chapter
won the most coveted award - The Quaker Oats Trophy. National presents this
prestigious trophy to recognize excellence and to promote competition amongst
the Chapters across Canada.
A quarter of a century after our humble beginnings,, our Chapter presently enjoys its largest membership ever. Our name in the local business community is well recognized. We are enjoying the benefits of the publicity created through our monthly dinner meetings, seminars, and local advertising. Our social activities include a graduation night, an annual golf tournament, and our annual social night.
With exciting changes taking place in the Institute all levels, we believe the best is yet to come. A new enthusiasm is helping to increase our student enrollment while a nationwide advertising program is creating a favourable climate to assist our future growth.
During this 75th anniversary celebration, we proudly present the Presidents and National Directors who devoted their time and effort to grow our Chapter since its inception."
Presidents
1976 Mr. Frank McKee, FCI
1976 Mr. Barry Anderson, FCI 1983
1977 Mr. James L. Carson, FCI 1989
1978 Mr. Alex Firth, FCI 1995
1980 Mr. Harland Willison, FCI
1983 Mr. Chester Campbell, FCI
1984 Mr. Bill Ware, FCI
1985 Mr. D. Tim Firth, FCI
1987 Mr. Greg T. Quinney, ACI
1991 Mr. Forrest McFeat, FCI
1992 Ms. Debra Bonje
1993 Ms. P. Louise Sherman
1994 Mr. Greg Bulford, ACI
1997 Mr. Ted Schmidt, ACI
1999 Ms. Peggy Broule, FCI
2001 Mr. Nuno DeMelo
2003 Mr. Grant Pearson
2005 Ms. Wendy Thomsen
2006 Ms. Stacey Quinton, FCI
National
Directors
1976 Mr. Barry Anderson,
FCI
1983 Mr. James L. Carson, FCI
1989 Ms. Lu Lawrance, FCI
1995 Mr. Forrest McFeat, FCI
1996 Mr. Greg Bulford, ACI
1999 Mr. Ted Schmidt, ACI
2001 Ms. Peggy Brule, FCI
2003 Ms. Angela Nirta, FCI
2005 Ms. Angela Nirta, FCI
2006 Ms. Pat Martin, FCI
Submitted
by: Grant Pearson
President