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  The St. Louis Chapter of the IMA invites everyone to the first meeting of the 2001 – 2002 Chapter year.

(We will continue with the happy hour format that was begun last chapter year.   This will get everyone home at an earlier hour and help meet the time constraints of our members. This will include an appetizer buffet and soft drinks.  We hope this format will allow more members to find time in their busy schedules to join us).

Tuesday – September 18, 2001

Learning to Win Together

Presented By

Ted Wohlfarth

The St. Louis Chapter of the IMA is pleased to welcome Mr. Ted Wohlfarth of EnTeam Institute.  In his presentation we will measure skill at working together.  You will get ideas for encouraging communication, cooperation and teamwork with colleagues and clients.

Ted Wohlfarth is a researcher who founded the St. Louis-based EnTeam® Institute in 1995. EnTeam programs combine the principles of game theory and experiential learning with a dose of fun. Ted has a bachelor's degree in economics from Stetson University, and his master’s degree and doctoral work are in the areas of human resource economics and urban economics at Florida State University. Ted worked in market research for 16 years and taught economics prior to founding EnTeam Institute. He is author of the book Learning to Win Together.

We will continue with the happy hour format that was begun last chapter year.   This will get everyone home at an earlier hour and help meet the time constraints of our members. This will include an appetizer buffet and soft drinks.  We hope this format will allow more members to find time in their busy schedules to join us.
 
 

Holiday Inn Westport 1973 Craigshire, St. Louis, MO      (1-270 at Page)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Registration	5:30 pm		Student members	$15
Happy Hour			Members & Guests	$20
Presentation	6:00 pm		Student non-members	$15
			Non-members	$25

RSVP to IMA Hotline (314-995-9280).
 please RSVP at http://imastlouis.org
 or 314-995-9280 on or before September 14, 2001
or CLICK HERE to e-mail Mark Graves about registering.
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Please join us for our first of three breakfast meetings on

Wednesday September 26, 2001.

Mr. Fred Seip of Quilogy – The Art & Science of Business

“Manage Your Business More Effectively”.

During this seminar, participants will explore ways in which implementing a fully integrated business management solution can help their organizations succeed.
The first part of this two-part seminar is designed to help participant’s select a business management solution that will exactly meet their business needs.

This involves several different steps including:

• Identifying the key business issues your company faces
• Designing a strategy that addresses those issues
• Selecting an appropriate business management solution

 The second part of the seminar will address how Quilogy can add value by designing and implementing a custom solution that integrates with a packaged application.  The seminar will conclude with a Q&A session.

This meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn Westport.  Watch for locations of future breakfast and lunch meetings.  We are always open to suggestions for locations.

Holiday Inn Westport 1973 Craigshire, St. Louis, MO      (1-270 at Page)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Registration	7:30 am		Student members	$10
			Members & Guests	$15
Presentation	8:00 am		Student non-members	$10
			Non-members	$20

RSVP to IMA Hotline (314-995-9280).
 please RSVP at http://imastlouis.org
 or 314-995-9280 on or before September 14, 2001
or CLICK HERE to e-mail Mark Graves about registering.
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October Webcast Meeting--Free

 Thursday, October 18th, 2001 6:30-7:30PM CST

Locations

are Southeast Missouri State University, Harrison College of Business - Dempster Auditorium and Webster University, Univerisity Center - Sunnen Lounge. There are directions at:
http://www.websteruniv.edu/depts/business/akande/   then click on "driving directions".

The Accounting and Finance Club at Southeast  Missouri State University will serve appetizers until 6:20 and then proceed into  the Dempster Auditorium for the Keynote speaker event via the web from  6:30-7:30. This will all be held at the Harrison College of Business  building named Dempster.  You may register on line at  www6.semo.edu/accountingclub or call Dr. Gary Johnson at  573-651-2324.
 

Warren Bennis, author and founder of The Leadership Institute, will be the distinguished speaker for this special event. His bestseller, "Leaders—Strategies for Taking Charge", was named one of the top 50 business books of all time. Locations are Southeast Missouri State University, Harrison College of Business Dempster Auditorium and Webster University, University Center-Sunnen Lounge. Don't miss this special opportunity to gain valuable knowledge, earn CPE credit, and participate in this historic webcast meeting.
 

Here is Warren Sidosky's comment from the October Newsletter:

I am reminded of a quote from Dr. Warren Bennis, founder of The Leadership Institute at the USC School of Business: "Whenever people are troubled by economic uncertainty, crime, terrorism, social decay, national disasters, and external competition, they turn to their leaders. Leadership is one of mankind's most precious resources. If a leader possesses the insight and moral integrity to inspire his followers to overcome these challenges, the institution he is leading grows and prospers."
Please mark your calendars for Thursday, October 18th and be sure to join us at 6:30PM on the campus of Webster University and Southeast Missouri State University, for a free one hour live webcast, "Leading In the Digital World", co-sponsored by the IMA and the Financial Executives Institute. Dr. Warren Bennis, who has been called a national treasure on leadership, will be the speaker for this event. For more than forty-five years, he has written on, lectured to, and consulted with Fortune 500 companies, and advised four U.S. presidents on the topic of leadership. Among Bennis' literary works are books on leadership ineffectiveness ("Why Leaders Can't Lead"), the necessary characteristics of a leader ("On Becoming a Leader") and speeches on the transition into a successful retirement. His bestseller, "Leaders - Strategies for Taking Charge", was named one of the top 50 business books of all time by The Financial Times.
 

Oct 24th - Lunch
Holiday Inn Westport
"The Next Generation Accountant"
Tim Massey - Accountemps

Nov 20th - Evening
Tuesday – November 20, 2001
Evening Technical Meeting
 

Meanderings on the Internet; Life in the Information Age

Presented By

Mr. Robert Keel

The St. Louis Chapter of the IMA is pleased to welcome Mr. Robert Keel, lecturer and Information Technology Specialist at UM St. Louis, who will be speaking on the topic of using the Internet both personally and professionally.

Mr. Keel is a Sociologist turned Information Technology guru.  He graduated Cum Laude with a double major in Sociology and Anthropology from Kalamazoo College and received an AM in Sociology from Washington University.  During his career he has done extensive research, writing and speaking.  In 1996,1997 & 1998 he received the "something extra" award from Students with Disabilities.  UM-St. Louis recognized him as "Outstanding Lecturer of the Year" in 1997-1998.  In 1998-1999 he was given the Chancellor's Award of Academic Excellence.
 
 

Tuesday – January 15, 2002

Evening Technical Meeting

Ways to Prosper in Turbulent Times

Presented By

Mr. Rod Cooper

of Grace Advisors

The St. Louis Chapter of the IMA is pleased to welcome Mr. Rod Cooper of Grace Advisors. Rod is in the Business Development area for Grace Advisors.
His topic will be "Back to Basics - Ways to Prosper in Turbulent Times". In this presentation he will talk about getting back to basics with the clients and employees you interact with, cost cutting strategies, and ways to improve sales and reduce sales costs.
We will continue with the chapter's happy hour format in hopes of getting our members home at an earlier hour and to meet the time constraints of our members.

Holiday Inn Westport

1973 Craigshire, St. Louis, MO
(I-270 at Page)

Tuesday – February 19, 2002

Evening Technical Meeting

Business Writing Skills

Presented By

Mr. Mannie Sherberg

The St. Louis Chapter of the IMA is pleased to welcome Mr. Mannie Sherberg, who will be speaking on the topic of business writing skills.

Mr. Sherberg’s company designs and conducts workshops in business writing, business speaking, and sales training.  His corporate clients come in every size, shape, and variety, but they have one thing in common.  A need for employees who can communicate and convey information and ideas clearly, crisply, and convincingly.

Mr. Sherberg writes a widely read column on business communication in the St. Louis Small Business Monthly.  He’s written seven published books about business communication.  He’s worked as a corporate speechwriter as well as conducted hundreds of communication workshops.  Mr. Sherberg has taught or lectured at Washington University, Lindenwood College, and Saint Louis University.

We will continue with the chapter’s happy hour format in hopes of getting our members home at an earlier hour.

Holiday Inn Westport
1973 Craigshire, St. Louis, MO
(I-270 at Page)

Registration	5:30 pm		Student members	FREE
Happy Hour			Members	$20
Presentation	6:00 pm		Student non-members	FREE
			Non-members	$25

RSVP to IMA Hotline (314-995-9280).
 please RSVP at http://imastlouis.org
 or 314-995-9280 on or before November 16, 2001
or CLICK HERE to e-mail Mark Graves about registering.
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Tuesday, March 19th, 2002

Evening Technical Meeting

 

Making the Exceptional NORMAL

Dale Furtwengler

Mr. Dale Furtwengler, President of Furtwengler & Associates will be our guest speaker for the March Technical Meeting. Mr. Furtwengler has authored three books, six seminars and dozens of articles designed to help business leaders get the results they desire.

Mr. Furtwengler's consulting firm specializes in assisting clients to increase profits without adding resources.  Dale will share a systematic approach that will make it easier for you to help your team reach their full potential.

Please join us as we learn how Dale cut a client's billing cycle from 3 weeks to 2 days without adding resources.  Or maybe you would like to know how he was able to create a management reporting system while cutting 40% form his finance department's time budget (without downsizing).

The St. Louis Chapter invites you to attend our meeting and "Make Exceptional NORMAL!"

Holiday Inn Westport
1973 Craigshire, St. Louis, MO
(I-270 at Page)

Registration	5:30 pm		Student members	$15
Happy Hour			Members	$20
Presentation	6:00 pm		Student non-members	$15
			Non-members	$25

RSVP to IMA Hotline (314-995-9280).
 please RSVP at http://imastlouis.org
 or 314-995-9280 on or before March 15, 2001
or CLICK HERE to e-mail Mark Graves about registering.
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Tuesday – April 16, 2002

Evening Technical Meeting

Snapshot of the Retail Payments System:

Research Results from the Federal Reserve

Presented By

Mr. Henry Bourgaux

The St. Louis Chapter of the IMA is pleased to welcome Mr. Henry Bourgaux, who will be speaking on the topic of the retail payments system based on the research results from the Federal Reserve.

Henry H. Bourgaux is the Senior Vice President responsible for the financial services operations of the Eighth Federal Reserve District, which includes the three Branch operations in Memphis, Little Rock, and Louisville.

He joined the St. Louis Bank on April 1, 1988.  Before that date, Hank was Vice President and Branch Manager of the New Orleans Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.  He has worked in all areas of financial services operations and has been active on numerous Federal Reserve System advisory groups and task forces.

Hank is a graduate of the University of Southwestern Louisiana.

We will continue with the chapter’s happy hour format in hopes of getting our members home at an earlier hour.
 
 

Holiday Inn Westport
1973 Craigshire, St. Louis, MO
(I-270 at Page)

Registration	5:30 pm		Student members	$15
Happy Hour			Members	$20
Presentation	6:00 pm		Student non-members	$15
			Non-members	$25

RSVP to IMA Hotline (314-995-9280).
 please RSVP at http://imastlouis.org
 or 314-995-9280 on or before April 12, 2001
or CLICK HERE to e-mail Mark Graves about registering.
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Celebrate 75 Years of Excellence

And
Recognize Our Past Presidents
75th  Anniversary Celebration
of the St Louis Chapter

Tuesday, May 21, 2002
Guest Speaker.

 

Robert E. Bell, Jr, CMA, CPA

President, Institute of Management Accountants
Holiday Inn Westport
1973 Craigshire, St. Louis, MO
(I-270 at Page)

Registration & Cocktails	5:30 pm		Student members	$30
			Members & guests	$35
Dinner	6:30 pm

RSVP to IMA Hotline (314-995-9280).
 please RSVP at http://imastlouis.org
 or 314-995-9280 on or before May 15, 2001
or CLICK HERE to e-mail Mark Graves about registering.
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Calendar of evening technical meetings for the balance of the year is as follows:

 

Third Annual IMA Student Conference

at the Adam's Mark Hotel on the river front in downtown St. Louis, Missouri on Friday, November 8th and Saturday, November 9th, 2002.
Students can join the IMA before the event for only $29 and receive all of the benefits of the IMA as well as ATTEND THE CONFERENCE for FREE! Go to the IMA web site to join at imanet.org.
Attend a first-class, professional conference that is targeted specifically to students. The theme of this year's conference is "Preparing for Your 21st Century Career...a Lifelong Process
Contact Bryan Lundstrom Director of Academic Relations 314-843-0223  jayne10033@juno.com