FEI CHICAGO CHAPTER WEEKLY UPDATE
Week of May 24, 2021
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FEI Chicago 2021-22 Board Slate Approved; Last Call CFO
Award Nominations by May 28; Live at Arlington Park Race Track;
Mission-Critical Leadership; Back to Work Panel; Membership
Meet & Greet; CMG Networking; Golf Outing Save the Date!
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FEI CHICAGO 2021/22 BOARD SLATE
APPROVED BY MEMBERSHIP
The FEI Chicago Chapter held its Chapter Elections electronically, with a vote of the membership ending May 14. Our thanks to voting members and to our Nominating Committee, Chaired by Maggie Martensen. The Membership approved the following 2021/22 Slate of Officers and Directors:
Officers
President – Dave Burke *(serving second year of two-year term)
President -Elect – Sharada Sullivan
Immediate Past President – Maggie Martensen *(serving second year of a two-year term)
Secretary – Grace Reilly
Treasurer – Marty Ross
*not up for election, completing current term
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Committee Chairs
Advocacy & Outreach – Tom Galvan
Career Management – Vince DiRaddo
Chicago CFO of the Year® Awards – Patti Caldwell
Communications – Shari Franklin
IDEA (DEI) – Sharada Sullivan
Membership – Rich Kuzmar
Nominating – Maggie Martensen
Programs – Dan McHugh
Sponsorship – Skip Newman
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At Large Directors
Enrique Rodriguez
Frank Cesario
Janeen McGreal
Jeremy Netzel
Mark Smetana
Nancy Miller
Otis Usher
Tanya Yakhnis
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Participation is welcome!
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NOMINATIONS DUE THIS FRIDAY!
- The event and its value to the CFO and your organization
- Eligibility Guidelines and online Nomination Form
- Prior Event Highlights
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Thanks to our Media Sponsor: |
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Arlington Park Race Track
Outside Marquee Tents
Friday, July 23, 2021
2:00-6:00pm
Free to Members
Sponsors according to level
We are thrilled to welcome back FEI Chicago Members and Sponsors with an in-person, kick-back and enjoy the afternoon gathering. Click here for more info and to register!
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FEI CHICAGO CHAPTER SPONSOR RESOURCE
Below is an important resource from a Chapter Sponsor Partner. We hope this information will be helpful. FEI Chicago Chapter Sponsors can send any resources to our Sponsorship Chair, Skip Newman at skip.newman@gmail.com.
From Salo
When work is meaningful, anything is possible. Today is a new day at Salo. We are expanding nationally and adding new services to help more businesses thrive and people find meaningful careers. How? By continuing to put people first in everything we do. We believe that when people are empowered and inspired, amazing things happen.
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Share the benefits of a complimentary FEI trial membership with your Senior Finance Staff and Fellow Finance Professionals!
FEI Chicago is currently offering a complimentary 6-month trial membership to new qualifying members. Forward this link to potential members now so they can learn more and apply: Membership - FEI
We encourage members to share this resource and to invite potential members to join us on Tuesday, June 15 from 12-1PM CT for our "Meet, Greet & Learn Session."
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FEI CHICAGO CHAPTER VIRTUAL &
IN-PERSON(!) PROGRAMMING
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FEI National hosts
2021 Virtual Annual Business Meeting of Members
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CT (2-4PM ET)
Open to all FEI Members. Click here to Register with FEI National
Join FEI Board Chair, Andreas Rothe for the 2021 Annual Business Meeting of Members. The primary business to be conducted at this meeting is approval of the minutes taken during the 2020 Annual Business Meeting of Members, the election of at-large directors and the announcement of the officers for fiscal year 2022.
Following the Annual Business Meeting, Bret Lawson, FEI Board Treasurer, and Andrej Suskavcevic, FEI President and CEO, will share an organizational update and invite participation in an open forum Q&A. The meeting will conclude with the presentation of Distinguished Service Awards, with our own Skip Newman receiving an award!
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FEI Chicago Virtual Career Management Group
“Mission-Critical Leadership: How Smart Managers Lead
Well in All Directions”
Jon Lokhorst, Leadership Coach, Corporate Trainer and Author
Thursday, June 3, 2021
8:00 - 9:00AM CT
Open to all! No charge to attend.
Online Registration Only. Click here to register by Tuesday, June 1
1 CPE credit Offered.
A Zoom link will be sent out to registrants a day prior to this session.
Most leadership development focuses on a single direction within the organizational hierarchy: downstream to subordinates. While it is important to be a good boss, leadership is much more than that. The best leaders learn to lead well in all directions. They lead upward to superiors and across among peers throughout the organization. And it all starts with self-leadership. This often overlooked or misunderstood leadership principle is essential to build a thriving and productive organizational culture. This presentation is based on Jon’s new book, Mission-Critical Leadership: How Smart Managers Lead Well in All Directions.
Jon Lokhorst, CPA, PCC, is a leadership coach, corporate trainer, keynote speaker and the author of Mission-Critical Leadership: How Smart Managers Lead Well in All Directions. Read more about Jon.
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FEI Chicago Virtual Professional Development Session
“Back to the Office: When, How, Why?”
Panel Discussion
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
12:00 - 1:00PM CT
Open to all! No charge to attend.
Online Registration Only. Click here to RSVP by Monday, June 7
1 CPE Credit Offered
A Zoom link will be sent out to registrants a day prior to this session.
Hear from our panel of experts on the hot topic of returning to the office after lockdown. Our panel includes an attorney, HR executive, real estate broker and architect discussing all aspects of the challenges facing organizations post pandemic lockdown. Can companies mandate vaccines, does the office need to be redesigned to be socially distant, how is hiring affected by in-office versus remote work and the many other challenges to be faced. Register now for this one hour discussion from noon to 1:00pm on Tuesday, June 8.
This smart and timely panel includes:
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FEI Chicago Virtual Meet, Greet & Learn Session, Join us!
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
12:00 - 1:00PM CT
Open to all! No charge to attend.
Online Registration Only. Click here to RSVP by Monday, June 14
A Zoom link will be sent out to registrants a day prior to this session.
Attn: New Members, Trial Members, All Current Members, Prospects and Sponsors
Join the FEI Chicago Chapter for our Welcome, Meet, Greet and Learn Session. We will:
- Welcome and introduce our new and trial members!
- Meet Chapter Leaders
- Overview of Benefits
- Questions Answered
Spend an hour with us to see all FEI has to offer. Create new connections and make the most of your membership!
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FEI Chicago Virtual Career Management Group
“Career Plans & Networking”
Thursday, July 1, 2021
8:00 - 9:00AM CT
Open to all! No charge to attend.
Online Registration Only. Click here to RSVP by Tuesday, June 29
A Zoom link will be sent out to registrants a day prior to this session.
Hosted by FEI CMG Committee Members, this session features smaller group networking sessions designed for easier connections. Join us to check in with peers, discuss what’s top of mind and to get-to-know and support each other.
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FEI Chicago IN-PERSON "Welcome Back Social!"
Arlington Park Race Track, 2200 Euclid Ave, Arlington Heights
Friday, July 23, 2021
2:00-6:00PM
Food 2:15-5:15pm; Bar 2:15 – 5:45pm; Post time 2:25pm
Outside Marquee Tents, Rain or Shine!
This event is free to FEI Chicago Chapter Members.
Free to FEI Chicago Sponsors (according to level: Platinum 4; Gold 2; Silver 1).
Limited guests (must be guest of member or sponsor) available at $125pp.
Entrance fee and program included. Preferred Parking free of charge.
Due to social distancing, SEATS ARE LIMITED! First Come, First Served.
Online Registration Only. Click here to RSVP by July 9.
Sponsors/Members with guest - contact info@feichicago.org for Sponsor or Guest Code to register.
After checking in with our members, many are ready for an outdoor in-person event with the proper precautions. We are thrilled to welcome back FEI Chicago Chapter Members and Sponsors with an informal, kick-back and enjoy the afternoon gathering. It will be so good to reconnect and catch up in-person with friends and new acquaintances.
We have reserved marquee tents featuring a BBQ and Open Bar (Beer/Wine/Soda). Your entrance fee and program are included, parking is free. We will follow all the current CDC recommendations, state guidelines and Arlington Park rules and requests. Safety is our priority! We will check back on these important details closer to the event.
Sadly, this may be the last year for Arlington. We truly hope not, FEI has had lots of fun at the track over the years. We hope our members and sponsors will join us. We’re excited to see you!
Register early. If after registering, you find you are unable to attend, please let us know ASAP at info@feichicago.org. Seats are Limited! |
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FEI Chicago Golf Outing
White Deer Run Golf Club
in Vernon Hills
Friday, August 27, 2021
Timing, Agenda, Cost & Sponsorship Details Coming
in Next Week's Issue
Save the Date!
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FEI Chicago Virtual Career Management Group
“Diversity as a Business Imperative”
with Joe Frodsham, President, CMP
Held May 6, 2021
The Events of 2020 have heightened the demand for social justice in all aspects of our society. Companies can no longer stand-on-the-sidelines. We all must take an active role in support of equity, diversity and inclusion. As Leaders, we contribute to and create the DEI strategies, tactics and blueprint for the organizations we support. Joe Frodsham, President of CMP, will share their findings and practices for creating diverse and engaging work environments. This will include:
- Results from their December DE&I survey which included FEI Participants.
- Emerging talent practices to “turn the table” and build DE&I momentum within an organization.
- Starting from the top and inside-out: A 3-Phased approach for coaching leaders for deeper awareness and commitment to DE&I
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FEI Chicago Chapter Associate & Analyst Board (A&AB) Interview with Dan Kardatzke, President of Kin + Carta
A&AB Board member Anurag Vuthunuri sat down with FEI Member Dan Kardatzke, President of Kin + Carta, to discuss his career experiences and his advice for young professionals.
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FEI VIRTUAL EVENTS - ATTEND OTHER CHAPTER MEETINGS
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Many FEI Chapters have opened their virtual meetings to other FEI members. Look for the "OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS" image to identify these open meetings.
CLICK HERE for a listing of all FEI events, many with CPE credit.
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CONNECT WITH FEI ON SOCIAL MEDIA |
Our chapter is active on many different social channels. So, you can pick the one that works the best for you! Here is a quick rundown of where you can find us and what you can expect from each channel: |
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We look forward to connecting with you on social media! |
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