Podcasts about chapter presidents

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   In this episode, Justin interviews RIMS CEO Gary LaBranche about what you can expect from RIMS in 2025. This value-packed discussion offers Gary's comments on 2025 RIMS President Kristen Peed, RIMS' 75th Anniversary events, possible insurance impacts of proposed trade tariffs, nuclear verdicts, and third-party litigation. Gary encourages you to join RIMS Advocacy and the RIMS Legislative Summit on March 19th and 20th, 2025 to lobby on Capitol Hill. He shares insights on public safety, security, and of course, news of RISKWORLD 2025 and more.   Listen for how you can participate in 2025 RIMS events. Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS. [:16] About this episode, coming to you from RIMS headquarters in New York, kicking off 2025 with RIMS CEO Gary LaBranche! Gary, welcome back to RIMScast! [:59] Interview! Gary had a quiet, fun New Year's Eve at home, dining on Asian sea bass with champagne and watching television. [1:39] This is a big year for RIMS. RIMS has a new president, Kristen Peed. Justin has known her since he started with RIMS. Kristen is a long-time volunteer, very positive, and great at representing RIMS. She continues in a long line of volunteer leaders who have built RIMS. [2:29] Gary reports that RIMS 2024 president David Arick had a wonderful term. On David's last day, the Wall Street Journal published an interview with him; a wonderful capstone to his year. [2:49] RIMS board presidents serve as unpaid volunteers. They travel for board meetings and events, taking time away from their families and jobs. Gary says everyone should appreciate what the board president and officers, chapter leaders, and other volunteers do to help RIMS. [3:35] Reading the history of RIMS, Gary is struck with and inspired by the long line of volunteers who put their shoulders to the wheel, creating this organization. [3:59] RIMS is delighted to have Kristen. Kristen is with Sequoia. You'll get to meet her at RISKWORLD, the RIMS Canada Conference, and other activities in 2025. Kristen embodies the spirit of the RIMS community. [4:29] This year is the 75th anniversary of RIMS. It's a good opportunity to reflect and appreciate all that came before us. RIMS New York traces its roots to the 1930s. Later, four groups came together to create the National Association of Insurance Buyers, today known as RIMS, in 1950. [5:44] The NAIB provided networking and learning opportunities for commercial buyers of corporate insurance. They saw that it would be helpful to have a national view and ultimately, an international view of the issues and trends in the commercial side of insurance. [6:26] Reading the history gives you a better sense of how RIMS has played a key role in creating today's insurance world. Justin points out that they organized RIMS without email or interstate highways! They worked hard to make the organization happen. [8:31] RIMS will celebrate its 75th anniversary throughout the year. Chapter leaders will soon attend the Annual Leadership Forum to kick things off. At the RIMS Canada Conference 2024, RIMS unveiled the 75th Anniversary logo and themes. RISKWORLD 2025 will be the tent pole event. [9:21] This will be the biggest RISKWORLD in history! The biggest RIMS annual conference was held in Chicago 20 years ago. RISKWORLD 2025 will be in Chicago from May 4th to May 7th and RIMS is expecting to see well over 11,000 attend. Other events will also feature the anniversary. [9:53] RIMS is launching the Texas Regional Conference, with the four Texas chapters, in August, in San Antonio. It's a wonderful opportunity for folks in that region to gain access to the power and value represented in the RIMS community. [11:04] About trade tariffs: Gary recently spent an hour at a U.S. Chamber of Commerce meeting, talking with top trade policy experts. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has mentioned tariffs. How would new tariffs impact consumers? What might they do to the cost of insurance? [13:05] If any goods go up in cost, that could potentially have an effect on the cost of insurance, just as inflation causes prices to go up. If you're insuring a fleet of trucks, where do you get the parts to fix those vehicles? Will the cost of those parts go up? [14:05] Right now, we don't know. There are differences of opinion. Some 60% of replacement truck and auto parts are made outside of the United States. If tariffs are imposed on those, and if those costs are passed on to consumers, that will raise the cost of insurance. [14:56] Justin sees tariffs impacting insurance rates, the supply chain, and decisions risk professionals make about materials to use. Tariffs may not have their intended effect of having you “buy American” if you're in America. It may not work that way. [15:28] Gary notes that tariffs, historically, have had the long-term effect of spurring domestic production. The question is, how fast will that happen? How long will it take to create the infrastructure to create more cement or truck parts? Where will the workers come from? [16:16] If there are price increases for supplies and materials or if there are disruptions in the supply chain, that will have a dragging effect in terms of the cost of insurance. RIMS publications will tackle this topic and report on it as they have done for 75 years. [17:08] Dave Arick was interviewed in the Wall Street Journal, He discussed how “nuclear verdicts” of $10 million or more are influencing what happens in the insurance markets. Nuclear verdicts create higher costs. [17:47] If insurance companies are paying out more and more for those claims, they're going to try to recoup that cost through higher premiums in the future. RIMS is concerned about the runaway growth of nuclear verdicts. [18:11] Ultimately,  the claims bar pumping up the demands for recompense is having an impact on cost. When someone is hurt, there should be recompense for that. The issue is the significant growth in multi-million dollar verdicts that are outside of what is reasonable and fair. [18:53] If that happens, it simply drives up the cost for businesses to do business. If people are getting 10 times the reasonable recompense for their injuries, it starts to add up significantly. [19:35] Plug Time! RIMS Webinars! Resolver will be joining us on February 6th with a topic to be announced. [19:42] HUB International continues its Ready for Tomorrow Series with RIMS. On February 20th, they will host “Ready for the Unexpected? Strategies for Property Valuation, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity in 2025”. [19:58] More webinars will be announced soon and added to the RIMS.org/webinars page. Go there to register. Registration is complimentary for RIMS members. [20:10] Nominations are also open for the Donald M. Stuart Award which recognizes excellence in risk management in Canada. Links are in this episode's show notes. [20:21] Congratulations to my RIMS colleagues! RISKWORLD 2024 was honored with the 2024 TSNN Trade Show News Network Award for Outstanding Commitment to Advancing DE&I in the Risk Management Community Through Intentional Programming and Representation! [20:44] The programming included real-time translation technology and partnerships with DE&I organizations NAAIA, AAIN, and APIW, fostering a globally inclusive environment, and keynote speaker Academy Award-winning actress, Marlee Matlin, on inclusion and accessibility. [21:10] The TSNN Award is a huge honor and RIMS is so pleased that our continued DE&I efforts are being recognized by various industries, specifically in events and exhibitions. [21:23] Of course, a big shout-out to the RIMS DE&I Advisory Council for their unwavering commitment to helping advance DE&I initiatives at our conferences and RIMS events throughout the risk management community. [21:36] There are still DE&I sponsorship opportunities available for RISKWORLD 2025 in Chicago. You can visit the link in this episode's show notes for more details. [21:51] Back to My Interview with RIMS CEO Gary LaBranche! [22:03] Justin and Gary consider third-party litigation, which impacts the courts, laws, and legislation. Gary will attend the RIMS Legislative Summit, to be held on March 19th and 20th. [22:39] Gary says the plaintiffs' bar has discovered the power of investment. They have learned they can gather investors who will back a potential lawsuit and fund lawsuits that come along, in return for a share of the proceeds of that suit. That has always been concerning. [23:13] Something that has become an additional concern is the lack of transparency as to where those investment funds are coming from. They could be coming from anywhere, inside or outside the U.S. They could be from sources that could be illegal. It's unknown. [23:45] As a matter of national security and public policy, RIMS thinks it's time we have better insight into the sources of funds for third-party litigation. Gary will be on Capitol Hill, lobbying with members of Congress for transparency in funding third-party litigation. [24:09] A link to the RIMS.org/advocacy page is in the show notes. If you're a RIMS member and want to go to Capitol Hill for a couple of days with the very knowledgeable RIMS staff and have a chance to meet with your Representatives in Congress, that's the way to do it. [24:26] Gary will be there, RIMS General Counsel, Mark Prysock, will be there, and a few other very knowledgeable folks will help you prepare for these fun “pitches.” Gary says it's a blast. You're telling your story and why this is something of concern to you. [25:12] Typically you'll be meeting with staff members who are directly involved in the public policy process. They want to hear your story, especially if you're from their district. It's a lot of walking, listening, and talking along with your peers. You'll appreciate what you've done. [25:56] Going from office to office on the Hill, you're seeing other people doing the same thing; ranchers, flight attendants, and more. It's an interesting cross-section of America. You're seeing the Constitutional freedom of speech. It gives you a perspective on the public policy process. [26:51] Gary has led other organizations for 25 years, so he has been to Capitol Hill a few dozen times. He worked in Washington D.C. for years. He loves gathering a group of members, having a reception and a briefing, and walking around Capitol Hill. By lunchtime, people are excited. [27:53] At the end of the day, there's a sense of relief and satisfaction; most of the members want to know when they can do it again! Justin did it in 2018 and it made an impression on him. He also loves speaking with the people who are involved in it. [28:25] The Spencer Educational Foundation's goal to help build a talent pipeline of risk management and insurance professionals is achieved in part by its collaboration with risk management and insurance educators across the U.S. and Canada. [28:43] Since 2010, Spencer has awarded over $3.3 million in general grants to support over 130 student-centered experiential learning initiatives at universities and RMI non-profits. Spencer's 2026 application process will open on May 1st, 2025, and close on July 30th, 2025. [29:07] General grant awardees are typically notified at the end of October. Learn more about Spencer's general grants through the Programs tab at SpencerEd.org. [29:18] Let's Return to the Conclusion of My Interview with RIMS CEO Gary LaBranche! [29:31] Justin describes the horrific terrorist act in New Orleans on New Year's. Someone circumvented the meager barriers, drove onto the Bourbon Street sidewalk, ran over several people, and exchanged fire with the police. The police neutralized him. [30:11] He had killed 14 people and disrupted everything going on there. This also affected the local economy. RISKWORLD 2023 was affected by an issue in the host city. RIMS has had other issues with public safety. Gary mentions the car bomb in Las Vegas and RIMS' security plans. [32:26] For conferences like RISKWORLD, 30 to 50 hotels are used. You have to look at the security measures already in place for each hotel. That sort of thing keeps Gary up at night. [32:54] Before lunch on his first day back, Gary was on the phone with staff to restart their thinking about RISKWORLD security, in light of the attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas. RIMS is well advanced on plans for RISKWORLD 2025. Security will be even more on their minds. [33:37] RISKWORLD has no big outdoor events for this year. Chicago in May is not necessarily warm and sunny, so they will be inside. RIMS has a responsibility as event organizers to think about the risks. Every event organizer must do the same. [34:33] RISKWORLD 2025 keynotes and speakers have been announced. Find them at RIMS.org/RISKWORLD. Chicago is a Mecca for the risk management and insurance community. Gary can't think of a better place to have the 75th Anniversary RISKWORLD convention. [35:43] RISKWORLD 2025 will be held at the McCormick Convention Center, in one of the most beautiful cities in the country. It has a great, diverse culture with 77 unique neighborhoods. [36:01] The RISKWORLD 2025 program is very exciting, being built by great risk professionals who are contributing their time and talent to sharing their knowledge and insight. It's a lot of fun and it's a “heck of an event!” Gary is thrilled about the whole thing! [36:26] A huge team works so hard on creating RISKWORLD. It is so much work and there is so much work on-site. At the end of it, the team is exhausted, and so sad that it's over! It's a wonderful, fun, safe, educational experience, and then it's gone. RIMS works on it year-round. [37:15] Three of the keynotes will be delivering TED talks on the main stage on Tuesday, May 6th. Rachel DeAlto, Ryan Harris, and Holly Ransom. It's called “Triple Vision, Leadership Insights.” RISKWORLD has never done anything like that before. [37:34] These will be short, punchy, to-the-point talks showing a diversity of perspectives, and touching on more topics, and it's more in keeping with how people obtain and consume information today. Gary is very excited about them. He's watching to see how it works. [38:18] The RISKWORLD 2025 opening reception will be on Sunday, May 4th, at the Field Museum of Natural History. Gary calls it one of the greatest museums in North America and it's a great place to have an event. Gary has done black-tie events there. It has a wonderful view. [39:47] Public registration is open. Go to RIMS.org/RISKWORLD and register today! [40:01] This episode with RIMS CEO Gary LaBranche has given us a great glimpse into 2025. Gary will be back on RIMScast sometime after RISKWORLD 2025. [40:53] Gary says RIMS has an extraordinary IT team and they are always drilling on avoiding phishing and cyber-attacks. Risk management is important. When he looks a the RIMS logo, he is reminded that the wind is in our sails. Risk management could not be hotter, now! [41:39] Gary ranks hot, sexy jobs now: astronaut, firefighter, and risk manager! He hopes people take pride in their risk manager jobs. There's a lot of demand. Salaries have been going up, according to the RIMS salary survey. There are more people attracted to the profession. [42:01] At RISKWORLD, we get 250 or more students. It's fun to watch them compete in the Spencer Risk Management Challenge. It's fun to see the support that Spencer and the community give them. It's fun to see them engage with our professionals and want to learn. [42:39] RIMS CEO Gary LaBranche, thank you so much. It's always a pleasure! [42:46] Special thanks, as always, to RIMS CEO Gary LaBranche for stopping by and keeping us informed. Be sure to check out all the links in this episode's show notes to learn more about RISKWORLD 2025, RIMS advocacy, and other RIMS initiatives and events. [43:06] More RIMS Plugs! You can sponsor a RIMScast episode for this, our weekly show, or a dedicated episode. Links to sponsored episodes are in our show notes. [43:32] RIMScast has a global audience of risk and insurance professionals, legal professionals, students, business leaders, C-Suite executives, and more. Let's collaborate and help you reach them! Contact pd@rims.org for more information. [43:51] Become a RIMS member and get access to the tools, thought leadership, and network you need to succeed. Visit RIMS.org/membership or email membershipdept@RIMS.org for more information. [44:09] Risk Knowledge is the RIMS searchable content library that provides relevant information for today's risk professionals. Materials include RIMS executive reports, survey findings, contributed articles, industry research, benchmarking data, and more.  [44:25] For the best reporting on the profession of risk management, read Risk Management Magazine at RMMagazine.com. It is written and published by the best minds in risk management. [44:39] Justin Smulison is the Business Content Manager at RIMS. You can email Justin at Content@RIMS.org. [44:47] Thank you all for your continued support and engagement on social media channels! We appreciate all your kind words. Listen every week! Stay safe!   Mentioned in this Episode: RIMS Risk Management magazine RISKWORLD 2025 — May 4‒7 | Register today! RIMS Legislative Summit — March 19‒20, 2025 Nominations for the Donald M. Stuart Award Spencer Educational Foundation — General Grants 2026 — Application Dates RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) Kristen Peed named 2025 President of RIMS ‘Nuclear Verdicts' Driving Up Costs of Doing Business, Says Risk Management Society's Head — The Wall Street Journal, Dec. 30, 2024 — an interview with former RIMS President David Arick RIMS DEI Council | Learn more about DEI Inclusivity Partnership opportunities at RISKWORLD RIMS Webinars: RIMS.org/Webinars “Ready for the Unexpected? 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Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   In this episode, Justin interviews Christine Schelble, Director of Insurance and Risk Management at GE Appliances, a Haier company about her work at GE Appliances, a Haier company. She shares how she began with GE Appliances, shortly after GE sold GE Appliances to Haier. She talks about how she works as a department of one and the relationships she has built throughout the company and with insurance brokers and TPAs. She speaks of the necessity of making changes when a relationship isn't good or a risk philosophy isn't a match. Christine also shares about her risk career and how her risk philosophy has remained constant wherever she has worked. She gives tips for preparing a request for proposal when a change is necessary and shares her advice for less experienced risk professionals. She speaks of the history of the Greater Bluegrass Chapter of RIMS, where she sits on the board, and the benefits of actively participating in a RIMS chapter. Listen for wisdom about keeping current with the insurance market, getting your designations, and changing with conditions. Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS. [:14] Public registration is open for RISKWORLD 2025! RIMS wants you to engage today and embrace tomorrow in Chicago from May 4th through May 7th! Register at RIMS.org/RISKWORLD and the link in this episode's notes. [:30] About this episode, coming to you from RIMS headquarters in New York. Our guest is Christine Schelble, the Director of Insurance & Risk Management at GE Appliances. We are going to discuss career development in risk management. [:58] RIMS-CRMP Virtual Workshops On February 19th and 20th, there is a two-day virtual workshop for the RIMS-CRMP led by former RIMS President Chris Mandel and presented by the RIMS Greater Bluegrass Chapter, the 2024 RIMS Chapter of the Year. [1:20] The next RIMS-CRMP-FED Exam Course will be held from February 4th through the 6th, 2025. Links to these courses can be found on the Certification page of RIMS.org and through this episode's show notes. [1:36] RIMS Virtual Workshops! Gail Kiyomura of The ART of Risk Consulting will host the “Fundamentals of Insurance” virtual workshop on February 19th and 20th, 2025. [1:50] We've got ERM on our minds. On February 26th and 27th, Elise Farnham of Illumine Consulting will lead “Applying and Integrating ERM”. The “Managing Data for ERM” course will be hosted by Pat Saporito, starting on March 12th, 2025. [2:12] A link to the full schedule of virtual workshops can be found through the RIMS.org/education/online-learning pages. A link is also in this episode's show notes. [2:25] Interview! Christine Schelble is the Director of Insurance and Risk Management at GE Appliances, a Haier company. She is one of the founding members of what is now the Greater Bluegrass Chapter of RIMS, which won the 2024 Chapter of the Year Award at RISKWORLD. [2:49] Christine has decades of experience leading risk management initiatives for global companies. We will learn about what it takes to be in that sort of position, how she progressed throughout her career, and when and where she saw opportunities and took them. [3:07] This will be a fun way to kick off 2025; let's get started! Christine Schelble, welcome to RIMScast! [3:18] GE sold GE Appliances on June 6, 2016, to Haier, the world's largest home appliance company. They are located in China. Christine works for Haier U.S. Appliance Solutions, Inc. doing business as GE Appliances, a Haier Company. It is the Haier U.S. headquarters. [4:09] Christine is a department of one. She works with people throughout the company. The goal of risk management is to spread that philosophy throughout the company. It has only improved since she started. She has lots of support when it comes to claims and coverage. [5:11] Christine had come from a technology company and was very familiar with the technology supply chain. When she came on board, she met with the supply chain people to learn their philosophy and processes. The only time she gets involved with them is for an insurance claim. [6:05] In appliances, Christine says there are so many “Black Fridays” in the year that you can see the returns ebb and flow throughout the year. It's not a serious problem. [6:44] Christine left Lexmark in 2001 after 15 years. One of her risk management connections called her and said that the position was opening at GE Appliances. She wanted new challenges so she sent in her resume, interviewed with them, and got the position. [7:43] Christine says it's one of the best jobs she's ever had. She's been able to take everything that she's learned and implement it into a startup program. That has been rewarding. When she started, it was the first time GE Appliances was managing and purchasing insurance coverage. [8:23] Christine joined GE Appliances three months after the sale and took a couple of months to understand how things worked. She started making changes at her first renewal because she could see where things hadn't worked out in relationships and coverage. [9:25] Risk management for your company is not a static position. It's constantly changing. You've got to constantly look at what's going on in the insurance market and what's going on internally and adapt your coverages, deductibles, and maybe your relationship with your TPA. [9:17] The way the program looked in 2016 when she came in is not the way it looks now. [9:30] The biggest third-party GE Appliances works with is the claims administrator. Otherwise, Christine works with brokers. Currently, she works with three different brokers for the competition. If the relationship is not great, she'll change the people on her account. [10:28] For risk managers coming up in the industry, Christine recommends keeping up with your education, getting your designations, attending webinars and seminars, and doing everything you can to keep up with what's going on in the insurance market. It's constantly changing. [10:49] Christine will do an RFP when she's looking to change something. You've got to have face-to-face conversations with your brokers, carriers, and TPAs. You have to educate them on your business and products. Your company and products are not the same as another's. [11:41] If you're just moving to a TPA because they gave you the lowest price, it's not going to work unless you work with them and have an ongoing relationship. Christine has them come in, meet her people, go through some of GE Appliance's processes, and see the plants. [12:01] Christine has done the same things in her previous jobs, as well. [12:15] TPAs changed how they worked during the pandemic. The TPA world will continue to change in reaction to changes in the world.  [12:50] Christine has a process for developing an RFP. She starts with having a non-disclosure agreement in place. That's very important. Then she shares exposure information, the insurance schedule, the actuary report, and a loss run or two, so they can understand the overall risk.   [13:33] She puts hot points into the RFP, how to move claims forward, and how the program should be improved and moved forward. That's been her philosophy throughout her career. [14:17] Plug Time! RIMS Webinars! Resolver will be joining us on February 6th with a topic to be arranged. [14:25] HUB International continues its Ready for Tomorrow Series with RIMS. On February 20th, they will host “Ready for the Unexpected? Strategies for Property Valuation, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity in 2025”. [14:41] More webinars will be announced soon and added to the RIMS.org/webinars page. Go there to register. Registration is complimentary for RIMS members. [14:52] Nominations are also open for the Donald M. Stuart Award which recognizes excellence in risk management in Canada. Links are in this episode's show notes. [15:04] The Spencer Educational Foundation's goal to help build a talent pipeline of risk management and insurance professionals is achieved in part by its collaboration with risk management and insurance educators across the U.S. and Canada. [15:22] Since 2010, Spencer has awarded over $3.3 million in general grants to support over 130 student-centered experiential learning initiatives at universities and RMI non-profits. Spencer's 2026 application process will open on May 1st, 2025, and close on July 30th, 2025. [15:45] General grant awardees are typically notified at the end of October. Learn more about Spencer's general grants through the Programs tab at SpencerEd.org. [15:57] Back to the Conclusion of My Interview with Christine Schelble!  [16:23] Christine shares how she works as a department of one. She just continues to do what she's educated to do. When she looks back, it feels great to see all that she has done. It's important to get the relationships going so that people can trust you. [16:49] Christine works with the Finance, the supply chain, the manufacturing finance people, and Legal, where she is located. It's about building the trust factor. [17:12] Christine is a long-time member of the  RIMS Kentucky and Bluegrass Chapters, which are now the RIMS Greater Bluegrass Chapter. Christine has been in RIMS since she started in risk management. She loves the support from other risk professionals and the networking. [18:13] Christine started with RIMS in the D.C. area, then in Connecticut. She moved to New Jersey and was in RIMS in New Jersey and New York. When she moved to Kentucky, she joined the chapter. She was president for a year or two around 2003 or 2004. [18:46] Christine is thrilled that the younger members of the community have started the chapter back up. During economic downturns there was a loss of people and others couldn't get out to meetings. The same five people were doing the same job and they were ready to pass the torch. [19:21] It took several years for the torch to come back up. Christine acknowledges the work of Jeremy, Erica, Britt, and Brittany in getting the chapter up and going again. Christine is more than happy to help and support them by sitting on the board. [19:50] The Greater Bluegrass Chapter of RIMS was named the 2024 Chapter of the Year. Christine says that was a good feeling. It was fun to support them at RISKWORLD 2024 in receiving that award. [20:42] Christine is thrilled to see that in the younger generations, there are more women in higher positions within insurance carriers and brokers. When she started, there weren't as many. She says it is such a great career, whether you are male, female, or whatever. It's amazing! [21:22] Christine is thrilled to see that more schools offer risk and insurance as a degree. The Greater Bluegrass Chapter supports Eastern Kentucky University and its risk and insurance curriculum with an annual golf tournament in September that raises money for scholarships. [21:55] The Greater Bluegrass Chapter has also asked the university to have a student become a member to help expand their knowledge into the RIMS world. Justin mentions Spencer's Risk Manager on Campus program. He thanks Christine for her continued service in RIMS. [23:18] Special thanks to Christine Schelble for joining us here on RIMScast and kicking off 2025! Next week, we will be joined by RIMS CEO Gary LaBranche! [23:30] More RIMS Plugs! You can sponsor a RIMScast episode for this, our weekly show, or a dedicated episode. Links to sponsored episodes are in our show notes. [23:57] RIMScast has a global audience of risk and insurance professionals, legal professionals, students, business leaders, C-Suite executives, and more. Let's collaborate and help you reach them! Contact pd@rims.org for more information. [24:15] Become a RIMS member and get access to the tools, thought leadership, and network you need to succeed. Visit RIMS.org/membership or email membershipdept@RIMS.org for more information. [24:33] Risk Knowledge is the RIMS searchable content library that provides relevant information for today's risk professionals. Materials include RIMS executive reports, survey findings, contributed articles, industry research, benchmarking data, and more.  [24:49] For the best reporting on the profession of risk management, read Risk Management Magazine at RMMagazine.com. It is written and published by the best minds in risk management. [25:21] Justin Smulison is the Business Content Manager at RIMS. You can email Justin at Content@RIMS.org. [25:28] Thank you all for your continued support and engagement on social media channels! We appreciate all your kind words. Listen every week! Stay safe!   Mentioned in this Episode: RIMS Risk Management Magazine RIMS DEI Council Nominations for the Donald M. Stuart Award Spencer Educational Foundation — General Grants 2026 — Application Dates Contribute to RIMS Risk Management Magazine / Submission Guidelines RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS Webinars: RIMS.org/Webinars “Ready for the Unexpected? Strategies for Property Valuation, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity in 2025” | Sponsored by HUB International | Feb. 20, 2025 Upcoming Virtual Workshops: “Stay Competitive with the RIMS-CRMP” | Presented by the RIMS Greater Bluegrass Chapter February 19‒20, 2025 | Instructor: Chris Mandel “Applying and Integrating ERM” | Feb. 26‒27 “Managing Data for ERM” | March 12, 2025 “Fundamentals of Insurance” | Feb. 19‒20, 2025 See the full calendar of RIMS Virtual Workshops RIMS-CRMP Prep Workshops   Related RIMScast Episodes: “Maintaining an Award-Winning ERM Program with Michael Zuraw” “Applying ERM Theory with Elise Farnham” “On Risk Appetite and Tolerance” “Global Perspectives with RIMS 2023 Chapter Presidents” (ft. 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RIMS Virtual Workshops On-Demand Webinars RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RISK PAC | RIMS Advocacy RIMS Strategic & Enterprise Risk Center RIMS-CRMP Stories — Featuring RIMS Vice President Manny Padilla!    RIMS Events, Education, and Services: RIMS Risk Maturity Model®   Sponsor RIMScast: Contact sales@rims.org or pd@rims.org for more information.   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org, and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.   Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.   About our guest: Christine Schelble, Director of Insurance and Risk Management at GE Appliances, a Haier company     Production and engineering provided by Podfly.  

In this episode of The ATO Show, we get insight from several ATO Chapter Presidents for 2024 academic year. From what they're hoping to accomplish, to what it means for them to be a president, these are the thoughts uppermost in the minds of today's chapter president. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ato-show/message

Two chapter presidents collaborated on their podcasts and left with an episode of tips, insight, and stories from their unique life stages and business experience that inform how they empower women in their professional life. Cassie joined Lauren Truslow, host of A Girl in Sweaty Sweatpants, boutique fitness and nail salon owner, and founder of The Plan by Lauren Truslow, to unpack their shared passion for women's empowerment in their unique careers. Tune in to hear more of Cassie's story, how Lauren manages their time, and the heart they have for women to live confident & courageous lives!

K-12 Food Rescue celebrates the early days of our Food Rescue efforts with this vey special episode with Mike Cookman and Jocelyn Challas. Hear how Jocelyn answered a Craigslist ad from Food Rescue for a service opportunity in Charlotte in 2008 to take surplus food from a restaurant to a food pantry regularly, and how Mike Cookman joined her team and went on to found the Food Recovery Group in Charlotte NC, which has rescued over 8 million dollars of retail food since 2010 with 36 volunteers.

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Joining RIMScast today are three RIMS Chapter Presidents from around the world: Kerry Bakkerus of the RIMS New Zealand and Pacific Island Chapter, Erica Kiefer of the newly founded RIMS Greater Bluegrass Chapter, and Mako Kanda of the Japan Chapter. They discuss risk trends in their respective geographies, what makes their chapter unique, and their experiences with leading a chapter (and all of the challenges and opportunities that come along with it).   Tune in to hear various global perspectives from RIMS Chapter leaders and learn about what it takes to build and sustain their chapters, retain and attract membership, and their invaluable advice to the general risk management community.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About the RIMS Membership. [:14] Registration for RISKWORLD 2023 is now open! [:34] About RIMScast. [:45] About today's episode. [:52] All about upcoming RIMS webinars, workshops, events, and more! [1:47] More about today's episode with Kerry Bakkerus of the RIMS New Zealand and Pacific Island Chapter, Erica Kiefer of the newly founded RIMS Greater Bluegrass Chapter, and Mako Kanda of the Japan Chapter. [2:09] Justin Smulison introduces and welcomes today's first guest, Kerry Bakkerus! [2:30] Kerry shares about her risk career and what she is doing outside of RIMS. [3:20] What is the risk culture like in New Zealand? [5:42] When did Kerry start the New Zealand RIMS Chapter? [6:08] Kerry describes the NZ Chapter and the common goals of the members. [8:23] Kerry's message to the global risk management community and those considering a career in risk management. [10:44] Justin thanks Kerry for joining the podcast! [10:56] RIMS plug time! Upcoming RIMS virtual workshops and announcements. [12:12] Justin introduces the second guest, Erica Kiefer, the newest RIMS Chapter President. [13:00] Erica shares her career history. [13:48] What drew Erica to risk management? How long has she been in risk management? [15:31] Erica's advice on what risk professionals need to do to maintain their good status and adapt to the times. [16:40] Erica shares about the experience of co-launching the RIMS Greater Bluegrass Chapter. [18:12] Erica's hopes for the Greater Bluegrass chapter moving forward. [19:00] Justin thanks Erica for joining the podcast and Erica shares where to find more information on the Greater Bluegrass chapter. [19:32] Justin introduces the RIMS Japan chapter president, Mako Kanda. [19:44] Mako discusses teaching strategy and risk as a university professor in Japan. [21:36] Japan has a very risk-averse culture in business. How does Mako hope to slowly influence this mindset in the present and future? [23:53] Mako shares some of the history of the RIMS Japan Chapter, as well as his hopes for the future of the chapter. [25:55] Justin thanks Mako Kanda for joining! [26:05] Justin thanks all three guests for joining the podcast and shares some links to take a look at in today's show notes.   Mentioned in this Episode: RISKWORLD 2023 — April 30‒May 3 in Atlanta, Georgia! Public registration is now open! Register early by Feb. 17th! Contribute to Risk Management Magazine RIMS Welcomes 80th Chapter — Greater Bluegrass Chapter RIMS Events, Education, and Services: RIMS Risk Maturity Model® RIMS Events App Apple | Google Play NEW FOR MEMBERS! RIMS Mobile App RIMS Buyers Guide Dan Kugler Risk Manager on Campus Grant Sponsor RIMScast: Contact sales@rims.org or pd@rims.org for more information. 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Spencer Educational Foundation RIMS DEI Council RIMS Path to the Boardroom   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guests: Kerry Bakkerus's LinkedIn RIMS New Zealand and Pacific Islands Chapter RIMS Greater Bluegrass ChapterGreater Bluegrass Chapter of RIMS on LinkedIn RIMS in Japan   Tweetables (For Social Media Use):   “Risk is quite a difficult conversation to get on the agenda. So what I try to do is really try to change the conversation not to, ‘What is risk?' but to ‘How do you ensure that you achieve your objects? And what's standing in the way of doing that?'” — Kerry Bakkerus   “I think risk is really such an exciting profession. It's one that really adds strategic value to the organization.” — Kerry Bakkerus   “Risk management is … always changing. It's not something you can just take a course [for] and, ‘know how to do.' … It's important to stay connected with people through organizations, …  reevaluating the risk … and seeing … new products … [and] trends.” — Erica Kiefer   “In Japan, risk is thought to be … [something] to avoid. But if you are a good strategist, you have to think beforehand which barrier is more difficult. … We have to think more proactively … and what is the best way to overcome, compared to the competitors.” — Mako Kanda  

You can follow and support the program herehttp://theparanormalson.ctcin.bio/3rd segment in the CIA coverage series by JT. Also covered are an intriguing tweet, and a candid interview by Robert Bigalow.Link to black vault documents Congratulations to the following people whe are now officially The Paranormal Son "field correspondents" and "Chapter Presidents" of their various locationsHarry and Lisa, North Carolina USANate, Pennsylvania USATimmie, New Jersey USAAdriana and Nico, Texas USAJeff, Wisconsin USAChis and Max, Illinois USADave, Missouri USAXander, ChinaShambra, Isle of WightSkinwalker, New York USA White Plains Man Had His UFO Research Monitored by CIALeon DavidsonFlying Saucer LinkUSSR UFO (Moscow 1990 You Tube)News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Paranormal Son are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the viewpoint or position of JT, The Paranormal Son, or Tower Studios NZ.The views and opinions expressed by JT are his own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Tower Studios NZ. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors, or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trade your 60 hour work week in for fun, connection and following your passion to 7 figures - That's what Meghann Conter did when she shifted from a 1 to 1 marketing business to pursue her love for building relationships and helping other women surpass revenue goals and up level their businesses. We chatted about: *Using your journey as stepping stones to where you currently are *Understanding your client's needs to be a better coach for them *Life on the other side of overwhelmed and exhausted Meghann Conter has spent the past 2 decades mastering the skills to passionately help women in business leverage personal growth and achievements, strategic action, and humor. (It only took 20 years!) As founder of The Dames, an international network that celebrates and connects business owners and high-level leaders, she has seen her community members, clients, and Chapter Presidents leap over revenue targets, heal personally, create massive impact, and form meaningful collaborative relationships.With a global membership network of women in more than 35 states in the U.S. and on 4 continents, she is living her mission of building a network that laughs, learns and connects as members joyfully grow toward the 7-figure mark and into the C-Suite. Free gift: www.thedames.co/roundtable createyourcoursequiz.com

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Chapter Presidents Bella Lardaro (SUNY Cortland), Taylor Corpuz (Northeastern University) and Kaylee Shepard (Stevens Institute of Technology) join SDT National President Margaux Manley Lima to talk about their experiences leading their sisters through this pandemic. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sigmadeltatauhq/message

Episode Highlights How Sandy got involved in anti-racism work as a social worker Promoting anti-racism education in the social work and human services professions How white people can work through their emotions when doing anti-racism work What white people have lost as a result of white supremacy How she worked through challenges that came up People's Institute of Survival and Beyond Anti-racist Alliance Sandra Bernabei Sandra Bernabei, LCSW, NYC Chapter Past President of the National Association of Social Workers (2014-16), NYC metro area community organizer, private practitioner with a focus on depression, anxiety and addictions. Sandy is a founding member of the Antiracist Alliance, an antiracist organizing collective of New York City area human service practitioners. ARA is building a movement to to bring an analysis of structural racism as outlined by the People's Institute for Survival and Beyond to social work education and practice. Over 12,000 educators and Human services practitioners have participated in the undoing racism/community organizing workshops to date. She has over 30 years experience in the field of addictions and has served as directors of Barnard College/Columbia University, Alcohol & Substance Abuse Prevention Program, the Council on Alcoholism and other Drug Dependence in Rockland County- New York, and the Chemical Dependency Training Institute for Addiction Specialist. She currently serves as a board member for The Center for the Study of White American Culture, member of The People's Institute for Survival and Beyond leadership team, Westchester County Human Rights Liaison Committee for Town of Greenburgh and on NASW Council for Chapter Presidents. On October 20, 2016 she received the  Dr. James R. Dumpson Chapter Service Award for Outstanding Leadership and Contribution to the New York City Chapter. In 2012 she received the Social Worker of the Year Award for NASW Westchester Division. In January 2008 she received a recognition award for establishing the Rockland County Drug Court. In May 2008 she was the recipient of the NASW NYC Social Work Image Award. Sandy is also the recipient of the 2007 WestCOP Community Service Award for her steadfast commitment to focus on undoing racism for low income and at-risk populations in Westchester and Putnam Counties, NY.

SHOW NOTES INTRODUCING RILEY SMITH! I keep getting great guests out of the Macomb High School chapter from Macomb, Illinois.  Today, I get to profile Riley Smith.  Riley is a 2019 state proficiency winner in forage production, and he was a state star finalist in 2018.  Today, Riley is studying animal science at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M, about 6.5 hours from home. Riley started showing cattle at age 8, and he has been developing his agricultural ventures ever since.  Today Riley has more cattle and his growing grass/alfalfa hay on over 160 acres that he is leasing.  Now that he is off to college, his younger brother, is taking over much of the responsibilities that he started. Riley stated that when he first started in the FFA he was shy and introverted.  However, through this experience has learned to be outspoken and a leader.  Today, Riley has really developed a resume of farming and livestock production.  And with his brother filling in while he is gone, he has also created a legacy! SUPERVISED AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCE: Crop And Livestock Production HIGH SCHOOL: Macomb High School; Macomb, Illinois MASCOT: Bombers FFA ADVISOR: Wyatt McGrew CONTACT INFORMATION FOR RILEY SMITH: Click on the picture below to be taken to the Macomb FFA Department's website: Riley' FFA Advisor's Email Address: macombffa@gmail.com  Macomb High School's Telephone Number: 309-833-4161 FFA LINKS: National FFA Organization Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE's) Support FFA  Donate to FFA - One way that FFA students are able to start small businesses is through an FFA grant of $1,000.  In 2014, 141 FFA students received these grants.  With your donations, more students can get this head start - pay it forward. REASONS TO DONATE TO FFA: Only 2% of Americans grow and raise most of the food and livestock consumed by the other 98% as well as the rest of the world.  FFA is providing the needed education, training and resources to Americans that will carry that torch forward and insure that America continues to have inexpensive, quality food. Rural Communities will rely on entrepreneurship in the future for population growth and job creation.  The FFA is a major catalyst to that entrepreneurial growth. Farmers, ranchers and those working in agriculture give the rest of America incredible amounts of freedom because the search for food is as simple as going to the grocery store: “The future of American agriculture depends on the involvement and investment in America’s youth, In order to prepare for the population of tomorrow, we need to encourage America’s youth today, and show that careers in agriculture are profitable, rewarding, and vital.”. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue Where Off-Farm Income And Matt Brechwald Can Be Heard:   Member Of The National Association Of Farm Broadcasters

Natalie Fikes, joined on the podcast by her friend Tina Strange, is a highly sought after speaker, coach, #1 Bestselling Author, and The World’s Greatest Emcee™. As a speaker, she has been trained by New York Times Bestselling Author and Inc 500/5000 five-time honoree- Suzanne Evans, Larry Winget- six-time New York Times Bestselling Author and the Pitbull of Personal Development™, as well as leadership guru John Maxwell and Motivational Speaker Lisa Nichols. In December 2017, Natalie won first place in the Gusty Speaker Live Speak Off, hosted by Vernice Armour – the first African American female naval aviator where she was acquired by Keppler Speakers. In 2018, she was named Orator of the Year by ACHI Magazine.  In 2013, Natalie founded Code Next Generation- a community organization that transitions youth to adulthood by maximizing their potential to walk in their purpose. In 2015, she was recognized as one of John Maxwell’s Top 100 Leaders for youth and families.  Natalie served the International Association of Women (IAW) formally known as the National Association of Women (NAPW) alongside Star Jones, as the Central Regional Manager and Atlanta Chapter President for 5 years. She was responsible for the leadership development and chapter engagement for over 20 Chapter Presidents and over 10,000 members.  Natalie volunteers every Monday at the City of Refuge where she teaches homeless women and those rescued from sex-trafficking that "homelessness does not mean hopelessness". Natalie is currently the CEO of The Total Package Consulting Group LLC- a personal and professional development company that helps leaders find, develop and use their voice to make a difference. She believes that we all have something to say that can significantly change our relationships, community and the world. 

Spelling Bee of Canada/Épelle-Moi Canada's Regional Competitions across Canada began on Saturday, March 2, and continue through Sunday, April 7, 2019. Over 4000 English and French spelling bee participants in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia will be competing for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place titles in three age divisions: Primary (ages 6-8), Junior (ages 9-11), and Intermediate (ages 12-14). Each first place Regional winner advances to the Canadian Championships, to be held in Richmond Hill, ON, on Sunday, May 5, 2019. “With such strong participation again this year, the message is clear – spelling bees are good for our kids, youth and our communities,” says Dr. Nagina Parmar, President of Spelling Bee of Canada (SBOC). “With the support of parents, Chapter Presidents and volunteers, we're encouraging young people to expand their vocabulary, communication skills and self-confidence by providing a foundation for future scholastic achievements through our theme of ‘Education + Perseverance = Success'.” Incorporating technology to better meet the changing needs of participants and their families, is one of SBOC's modernizations. Over the past months, bee participants have been preparing for the challenging words they will encounter by using SBOC's web-based coaching app to practice anytime, anywhere, on any web-enabled device. This is just one of the many advancements the new board members are advocating. “We're thrilled to have passionate new board members join us this year. Coming from spelling bee backgrounds, they're adding new perspectives, sharing their expertise and are dedicated to helping us reach our goals,” says Julie Spence, SBOC's CEO and Founder. “As a registered charity, we depend on like-minded businesses, organizations and individuals to contribute time, materials, service and/or funds to make our spelling bees and educational programs possible.” In its 32nd year, SBOC has welcomed over 50,000 children as spelling bee participants. SBOC, a not-for-profit grassroots organization, was established in the greater Toronto area in 1987 and led to the development of an Ontario Spelling Bee. Since then, SBOC has been promoting children and youth literacy with the mission to enrich the children and youth learning experience and engage schools and the community at large in an annual education process. Long-term, SBOC plans on establishing chapters in each province and territory in order to create a National Spelling Bee, providing access to English and French language learning through their proprietary online platforms and ultimately engaging approximately one million participants across Canada. Recently, Dorine Joelle from Spelling Bee Of Canada was live on our show. During our conversation, Ms. Joelle talked about: – Epoi Moi Of Canada (French version of The Spelling Bee Of Canada) – some background on The Spelling Bee Of Canada and Epoi Moi Of Canada – How did her and Julie Spence (the founder of Spelling Bee of Canada) met – The first event that the organizations collaborated on – the process to qualify for the contest – How the contest is a year round process – Literacy in Canada – Making the children the focus of the competition not the parents – The biggest change that she has seen with the organization You can find out more information about the Spelling Bee Of Canada via: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Visit The Dr. Vibe Show™ at https://www.thedrvibeshow.com/ Please feel free to email The Dr. Vibe Show™ at dr.vibe@thedrvibeshow.com Please feel free to “Like” the “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook fan page here God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith, Dr. Vibe

Welcome to the Ireland Chapter of the PMI Podcast. Episode 6. In this episode, I talk with Chapter leaders from across EMEA and the World from recordings taken at the Leadership Institute Meeting (LIM) in Berlin in May just gone. Hear from one of the PMI founders, James Snyder, and from the current PMI President and CEO Mark Langley, as well as Chapter Presidents from a number of countries. The topics discussed include the value of being a member of a PMI Chapter, learnings from the LIM and future plans for the PMI.This is part 1 of 2 with some further content coming next month. This was my first LIM and it really was one of the best conferences I've ever attended. It brought home the spirit of what the PMI is all about and I can't wait to attend in Dublin in 2019. Hope you enjoy. If you'd like to get in touch please email me on rodonohue@pmi-ireland.orgThank you,Rob

Welcome to the Ireland Chapter of the PMI Podcast. Episode 6. In this episode, I talk with Chapter leaders from across EMEA and the World from recordings taken at the Leadership Institute Meeting (LIM) in Berlin in May just gone. Hear from one of the PMI founders, James Snyder, and from the current PMI President and CEO Mark Langley, as well as Chapter Presidents from a number of countries. The topics discussed include the value of being a member of a PMI Chapter, learnings from the LIM and future plans for the PMI.This is part 1 of 2 with some further content coming next month. This was my first LIM and it really was one of the best conferences I've ever attended. It brought home the spirit of what the PMI is all about and I can't wait to attend in Dublin in 2019. Hope you enjoy. If you'd like to get in touch please email me on rodonohue@pmi-ireland.orgThank you,Rob

Out, damned spot! out, I say! --Macbeth. Act v. Sc. 1. President of The Richland Group, Guy Blocker talks about Crimson Trace Laser systems for new shooters. DC resident and Chapter Presidents of both the Second Amendment Sisters and Community Association of Firearms Educators (CAFÉ), Paula gives her take on DC and its fall out from the US Supreme Court Case. What this country needs is more people to inspire others with confidence, and fewer people to discourage any initiative in the right direction more to get into the thick of things, fewer to sit on the sidelines, merely finding fault more to point out what's right with the world, and fewer to keep harping on what's wrong with it and more who are interested in lighting candles, and fewer who blow them out. -Father James Keller And I have the best listeners in the whole world on The URBAN SHOOTER PODCAST. To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow, Creeps in this petty pace from day to day, To the last syllable of recorded time; And all our yesterdays have lighted fools The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle! Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player, That struts and frets his hour upon the stage, And then is heard no more. It is a tale Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing. (V.v.19-28) Episode #80 has been sponsored and supported by the selfless, patriotic, members of the Urban Shooter Association.

I spent the weekend at the annual 'Camp NSA' training program held at the headquarters of the National Speakers Association in Tempe, Arizona. This workshop takes future Presidents of the regional Chapters in the USA, Canada, South Africa and Australia through an intensive consideration of what's involved in serving as President of the Board of Directors of a Chapter. I'll be the 2008-09 President of the Northern California Chapter. It's been fascinating to hear discussions on subjects such as financial planning; fundraising; program development; membership building and retention; conflict resolution and the mechanics of holding successful Board meetings. One of the skills a good Chapter President cultivates is communicating the value of joining this organization to potential members interested in the business of speaking. I realized I had a unique opportunity to ask my fellow Chapter Presidents-in-waiting at the event what attracted them to NSA, what's the value in being a member and why, in fact, someone who is involved in the speaking, training, workshop facilitation or speechwriting business should consider joining the National Speakers Association. The voices on the podcast are, in order, those of Naomi Rhode, CSP, CPAE who is the Chair of the Camp NSA program and a past National President of NSA; Manny Diotte, NSA Heart of Texas; Jennifer Powers, NSA Oregon; Glenn Ray, NSA Ohio; Ria Botzler, NSA New Mexico; Steve Mertz, NSA Colorado; Jeanette Nyden, NSA Northwest; Alex Ramsey, NSA North Texas; Myra Corrello, NSA New Orleans; Debra Burrell, NSA New York City; Ted Rogers, NSA Phoenix and - last but not least - the irrepressible Vinny Verelli, NSA Georgia. To hear their comments, click on the podcast icon below. If you're inspired to join the National Speakers Association, or just want to find out more, contact your local Chapter or click here.