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Spirits Were Flying High at the 2022 Winter Social!
This year’s dinner party themed The Glamorous Era of Travel was a first-class event on Saturday evening, February 19, filled with a tour of the Frontiers of Flight Museum, a fabulous dinner, dancing, and fine spirits. Thank you to all of our wonderful members, sponsors, and guests for making it a glamorous night to remember.
 
Special thanks to Marsh McLennan Agency | Title Sponsor, Holmes Murphy | Special Events Partner, Sewell Automotive Companies | Valet Sponsor, and to our Contributors of the night Devils River Whiskey and Integrity AV&P. This event could not have happened without your support!
 
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MONTHLY CHAPTER MEETINGS
Monthly Chapter Meetings in 2021-22 are in person on 2nd Mondays at Northwood Club unless otherwise noted. Starting in January, programs will no longer be livestreamed for virtual attendance. Meetings start with a Professional Development session followed by a Networking Social and Dinner Meeting with the Keynote presentation. There is no monthly meeting in December or from May-August when other special events are scheduled.
03.14.22 | 4:00-8:00 p.m. (Central) | 2.5 CPEs
Monthly Chapter Meeting | IN PERSON ONLY – NO VIRTUAL OPTION
Northwood Club, 6524 Alpha Rd., Dallas, TX 75240
 
4:00-5:15 p.m. Professional Development Session | 1.5 CPEs
Rethinking Your Global Supply Chain: 
Understanding How Global Economic Shifts Impact Supply Chains
The economic disruptions over the last few years have significantly impacted international trade, and by default global supply changes. The challenges for US-based and multinational companies are broad sweeping. What will be the likely evolution of supply chains and international trade in the medium to long term? In this session, we will break down these international trade complexities, detail what they mean for companies across the globe and offer strategies to navigate this ever-changing landscape.
Damon Pike | Principal, International Tax - Customs & Int'l Trade Services, BDO USA LLP
Chad Fleeger | Director, Management and Advisory Services, BDO USA LLP
Peter Terilli | International Tax Managing Director, BDO USA LLP

5:15-6:20 p.m. Networking Social
6:20-8:00 p.m. Dinner Meeting with Keynote Presentation | 1 CPE
Growth and Change Through the Fundraising Lens
Brenda Stoner, Founder & Chief Good Guy, PICKUP
 
Open to FEI Dallas Chapter members and their guests, chapter sponsors, and prospective members and other non-members by invitation 
Pre-registration at the FEI Dallas Chapter website required | Event details and registration
Registration open through Monday, March 7
2021-22 FEI Dallas Chapter Monthly Meeting Schedule
Monthly Chapter Meetings are held at Northwood Club in North Dallas on 2nd Mondays September-April except December unless otherwise indicated. CPE credit is available to all attendees.  
 
2021 – Programs livestreamed and eligible for CPE credit
September 13*
October 11*
November 8*
 
2022 | Meetings are IN PERSON ONLY, no virtual option unless otherwise indicated
January 10*
February 7* – First Monday due to holiday conflict
March 14
April 11

* Recorded programs available in the EVENTS LIBRARY at www.feidallas.org
SPECIAL EVENTS
04.05.22 | 5:30-9:00 p.m. | SAVE THE DATE
Spring Social | Wine Tasting
Dallas Arboretum: A Tasteful Place , 8525 Garland Rd., Dallas, TX 75219
Sponsorships available – Contact Dana Bickford or Jackie Dunn
Open to FEI Dallas Chapter members and sponsors
 
05.02.22 | 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. | SAVE THE DATE
Spring Social | Golf Tournament
Cowboys Golf Club, 1600 Fairway Dr., Grapevine, TX 76051
11:00 a.m. | Check-in
11:00-12:00 p.m. | Driving range & putting green open
12:00-12:30 p.m. | Putting contest
12:30-1:00 p.m. | Box lunches
Sponsorships available – Contact Dana Bickford or Jackie Dunn
Open to FEI Dallas Chapter members and sponsors
CAREER EVENTS
Monthly Career Management meetings with FENG are virtual until further notice. Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month year-round. Career meetings are open to FEI Dallas Chapter members, employed or unemployed. In addition to helping job seekers, the Career Management group can assist employed members with skills needed to excel at their current position, plan for their next opportunity, and find solid qualified applicants for openings on their financial team.
03.15.22 | 5:30-7:00 p.m. (Central) | 1.5 CPEs | SAVE THE DATE
Monthly Career Management Meeting with FENG | VIRTUAL
Career meetings are virtual until further notice
 
Open to members of FEI Dallas and Fort Worth, and the Dallas and Fort Worth FENG groups
Pre-registration at the FEI Dallas Chapter website required | Registration information pending
CPE credit available to all attendees   
2021-22 FEI Dallas Career Management Monthly Meeting Schedule
FEI Dallas Monthly Career Management Meetings will be held in association with The Financial Executives Networking Group (FENG).
 
2021
July 27 | 4th Tuesday | VIRTUAL
August 17 | SOCIAL
September 21
October 19
November 16
December 21 | HOLIDAY HAPPY HOUR
 
2022 | Virtual until further notice
January 18
February 15
March 15
April 19
May 17
June 21
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
03.01.22 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. (Central) | 1 CPE
Retail & Restaurant CFO Series | IN PERSON
Why the Retail and Hospitality Industries Need to Pay Attention to Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
Lawry’s The Prime Rib, 14655 Dallas Pkwy., Dallas
Phishing, malware, ransomware, and Spear phishing have increased dramatically, and there are reports that more than $6 billion in ransomware has been paid in the past 12 months. Please join our expert panel as we navigate the many facets of cyber risk management and discuss practical advice on how financial executives can protect their companies. 
Peter Vogel | Of Counsel, Foley & Lardner LLP
Mike Rastigue | Cyber Solutions Leader, Crum & Forster
Brian Nichols | Director – Risk Advisory, Baker Tilly
William Cramer | Senior Counsel, Clark Hill
 
Open to FEI Dallas Chapter members, members of other FEI Chapters, and non-members with financial or executive roles in the Retail & Restaurant sectors
Pre-registration at the FEI Dallas Chapter website required | Event details and registration
PARTNER EVENTS
03.07.22 | 12:00 noon (Central) | 1.5 CPEs | Presented by BDO USA, LLP
WEBINAR
Navigating Provider Relief Funds for For-Profit Organizations
Over the past two years, Congress has provided billions in funding through the U.S. Health and Human Services Provider Relief Fund (PRF) to help HealthCare providers sustain their practices through the COVID-19 pandemic. During this webinar, BDO’s thought leaders will address key questions on the PRF reporting guidelines.
Carla DeMartini | National Professional Practice Partner, Nonprofit & Healthcare Industries, BDO USA, LLP
Venson Wallin | Managing Director, National Healthcare Regulatory & Compliance Leader, BDO USA, LLP
Andrea Spetrini | Audit Quality Director, Nonprofit & Healthcare, BDO USA, LLP
03.08.22 | 12:00 noon (Central) | 1 CPE | Presented by BDO USA, LLP
WEBINAR
BDO’s Life Sciences Governance, Risk & Compliance Webinar Series: Blockchain & Data Protection
If there's one issue that's top of mind for life sciences executives, it's data privacy. Life sciences organizations are collecting and consuming more protected health information (PHI) than ever before. Many are wrestling with dual data challenges: how can they continue to achieve high growth without compromising patients’ privacy?
Karen Schuler | Principal, Governance, Risk & Compliance National Practice Leader, Global Privacy Services Co-Leader, BDO USA, LLP
03.08.22 | 1:00 p.m. (Central) | 1.5 CPEs | Presented by BDO USA, LLP
WEBINAR
California New Unclaimed Property Law
Join us as our presenters delve into the details with a focus on what holders need to be aware of in California, and how they can address the new law change in California Assembly Bill 466 to mitigate not only California unclaimed property exposure but exposure in all 50 states.
Joseph Carr | Partner & National Unclaimed Property Practice Leader, BDO USA, LLP
Ricardo Garcia | Managing Director & West Coast Regional Unclaimed Property Practice 
03.09.22 | 11:00 a.m. (Central) | 2 CPEs | Presented by BDO USA, LLP
WEBINAR
2022 Tax Strategist Webinar Series: First Quarter Tax Considerations
What does it take to be a tax strategist? Tax executives’ role as a strategic partner is more important than ever to the greater business ecosystem. To maximize savings and ensure compliance, businesses must work with their tax departments year-round.
03.15.22 | 11:00 a.m. (Central) | No CPE | Presented by BDO USA, LLP
WEBINAR
How Businesses Are Doing Cloud in 2022: The Paradigm Shift
What cloud trends should companies expect in 2022? More importantly, what are companies doing to ensure that their move to the cloud is done the right way for their specific needs?
Steve Combs | Director, ISG, BDO Digital, LLC 
Alex Smart | Infrastructure Manager, BDO Digital, LLC 
03.16.22 | 11:00 a.m. (Central) | 1 CPE | Presented by BDO USA, LLP
WEBINAR
Setting Expectations for 2022 Shareholder Meetings
Join BDO, as we debrief key observations from BDO’S 2022 Shareholder Meeting Agenda publication. Panelists will provide insights from the legal, advisory, and investor perspective for boards and management teams to consider in further engagement with shareholders and other stakeholders ahead of annual meetings, and in ongoing interactions.
Amy Rojik | National Managing Partner - Corporate Governance, Communications and Emerging Issues, BDO USA, LLP
Thomas Conaghan | Partner and Co-Head of the Capital Markets and Public Companies Group, McDermott Will & Emery
Courteney Keatinge | Senior Director, Environmental, Social and Governance Research, Glass Lewis
Melissa Means | Managing Director, Pearl Meyer
Timothy Smith | Senior ESG Advisor, Boston Trust Walden
03.23.22 | 11:00 a.m. (Central) | 1 CPE | Presented by BDO USA, LLP
WEBINAR
2022 Tax Innovation Webinar Series: Tech Solutions for Fixed Asset Data Challenges
Join us as we discuss common data challenges faced by tax departments related to the Fixed Asset process and identify solutions for streamlining your compliance across multiple processes including tax depreciation calculations, property tax, and property apportionment reporting.
Mike Matias | Experienced Manager, Tax Performance Engineering, BDO USA, LLP
April Rice | Tax Manager, Business Incentives, BDO USA, LLP
Al Bradley | President, ACT and Director, HUB-US Tax Operations, Air Liquide / Airgas, Inc.
03.29.22 | 2:00 p.m. (Central) | 1 CPE | Presented by BDO USA, LLP
WEBINAR          
2022 Internal Audit Webinar Series: Internal Audit in the Age of Digital Revolution
The proliferation of data and technology is shaping all aspects of business, and the internal audit profession is no exception. This session will explore what Internal Audit teams must consider when assessing risk and controls in a more agile and data driven manner.
Savvas Georgopoulos | Managing Director, Analytics and Innovation, Risk Advisory Services, BDO USA, LLP
Shana McGee | Director, Risk Advisory Services, BDO USA, LLP
05.16.22 | Presented by TXCPA Dallas
Convergence 2022 | IN PERSON
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | 8 CPEs available 
Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star, Frisco
This premier educational event will include five tracks – 26 sessions in all – on accounting, finance, legislative, tax, and legal topics with a luncheon keynote address presented on the Cowboys practice field by Chris Cassidy, former Navy SEAL, astronaut, Bronze Star recipient, and current CEO of The National Medal of Honor Museum.
 
FEI Dallas is a Silver Sponsor of this event and FEI members enjoy discounted pricing.
FEI Members: Under Registration Options select "Partnering Organizations" from the drop-down menu and the appropriate pricing will be applied. 
FEI LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
FEI webinars – Many webinars offering CPE credit are free to FEI members.
FERFPros – Subscriptions for FERFPros online learning are available at no charge to new FEI members in the In Transition membership category. Contact: Laura Castle, 973-765-1030 or lcastle@financialexecutives.org
FEI On Demand Courses – FEI is currently offering FEI members complimentary access to the Leadership Master Classes and Deep Listening in a Digital Age. Click the link for more information and be sure you are logged in under your member credentials.
FEIconnect is an online network exclusively for members of FEI and association staff. FEI members can use the site to network with others who share their interests, specialties, or questions.
FEI’s COVID-19 Dashboard – Insights into the COVID-19 crisis and how financial executives are responding.
CHAPTER SPONSORS
The financial support of our Chapter Sponsors is key to continuing to raise the bar on member value, and we are grateful for their participation. We encourage members to consider these companies first when a need arises for their services. Click on a logo below to go to the company website.
Chapter Title Sponsor
Strategic Partners

Special Events Partner
Platinum Sponsors
Special Partners
Academic Partners
Emerging Academic Partner
Communications Sponsors
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