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Call for Nominations | FEI Dallas Chapter Officers 2021-22
Nominations are open through February 19, 2021 for the following 2021-22 FEI Dallas Chapter officer positions:
President
First Vice President (Programs)
Second Vice President (Membership)
Treasurer
Secretary
To nominate an FEI Dallas Chapter member in good standing for a chapter officer position, please first confirm that the nominee is willing to serve in the position for which they are being nominated, and then submit your nominee by email to jackie.dunn@feidallas.org. Nominations will be open through Friday, February 19, 2021, and self-nominations are accepted. The FEI Dallas Chapter Nominating Committee will review all nominees, and the recommended Slate of Officers will be presented to general membership in March for voting. Election results will be announced at the April 2021 monthly chapter meeting.
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It is anticipated that In-Person + Virtual meetings will continue throughout the year. In-Person attendance is currently limited per the Governor's guidelines related to large gatherings in the COVID environment. Virtual attendance is not limited. Changes in format and attendance limitations will be considered as guidelines evolve. Please note schedule change: monthly meetings in 2021 will be on 2nd Tuesdays.
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03.09.21 | SAVE THE DATE | Date change to 2nd Tuesdays in 2021
Monthly Chapter Meeting | IN PERSON & VIRTUAL
4:00-5:15 p.m. Professional Development Session | 1.5 CPEs
Cyber Risk Management In the Digital Age
Cyber security risk is an ever-growing threat to any organization, and it needs constant attention. And the thread doesn’t just come from criminals, but mistakes within your organization. This session is focused on the CFO’s office, with an overview on the cyber security management landscape, and how to manage and lower your exposure.
Mike Stiglianese
Technology & Cybersecurity Managing Director – Financial Services Industry, BDO
5:15-6:00 p.m. Networking Social
6:00-7:30 p.m. Dinner Meeting with Keynote Presentation | 1 CPE
Open to FEI Dallas Chapter members and their guests, chapter sponsors, members of other FEI chapters, prospective members and other non-members by invitation
Pre-registration at the FEI Dallas Chapter website required | Registration information pending
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2020-21 FEI Dallas Chapter Monthly Meeting Schedule
Monthly chapter meetings are held on 2nd Mondays September-April except December.
2020
September 14
October 12
November 9
2021 - Date change to 2nd Tuesdays
January 12
February 9
March 9
April 13
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Due to continued social distancing restrictions, the Winter Social typically held in person in late February has been postponed to a later date which is yet to be determined. In its place we have organized a Virtual Wine Tasting on Friday, February 26, presented by Rombauer Vineyards. The 2021 Spring Social: Golf Tournament & Wine Tasting is planned for April 26 at Prestonwood Country Club. Further details will be published as they become available. |
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02.26.21 | 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Virtual Wine Tasting
Rombauer Winery will host this tasting event featuring their Chardonnay, Zinfandel, and Cabernet Sauvignon varietals. A half-bottle of each wine will be shipped directly to those who register and provide a shipping address. A signature is required for delivery, or you may ask FedEx to hold at a convenient facility for your pickup. This event will be held on the Remo platform, detailed instructions will be emailed to registered attendees and sponsor table hosts.
FEI Chapter Members and Chapter Sponsors may contact Jackie Dunn to join the waitlist and will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis within the timeframe for delivering wine in time for the event.
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Virtual events will continue for the foreseeable future. For meetings with programs, CPE credit will be available subject to attendance criteria.
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02.23.21 | 3:00-4:30 p.m. (Central) | 1.5 CPEs | SAVE THE DATE
Monthly Career Management Meeting with FENG
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
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2020-21 Career Management Monthly Meeting Schedule
Monthly Career Management Meetings are held in conjunction with The Dallas Financial Executives Networking Group (The FENG) on fourth Tuesdays year-round except December which is on the third Tuesday. Meetings are webinars unless otherwise noted. CPE credit is available to all attendees subject to attendance criteria.
2020
July 28
August 25
September 22
October 27
November 24
December 15
2021
January 26
February 23
March 23
April 27
May 25
June 22
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For 2021, the Special Interest Groups will host one virtual event per group during winter. If the Dallas Chapter is holding in-person meetings by spring, the SIGs will host in-person events which will be simultaneously streamed for people who choose not to attend in person. CPE credit will be available subject to attendance criteria. Networking activities will be conducted before the meetings via Zoom breakout rooms. Special Interest Groups include: Energy, Healthcare, Manufacturing/Distribution, Private Equity, Real Estate, Retail/Restaurant, and Technology. |
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02.16.21 | 4:30-5:50 p.m. (Central) | 1 CPE
Private Equity CFO Series | VIRTUAL
Welcome to 2021: M&A Market Update and Thoughts on the Year Ahead
This program will provide a look at the M&A market through the 2020 pandemic, current state of credit and equity markets, and thoughts on what the year ahead might hold for transactions.
Robert Rough, Managing Director, Telos Capital Advisors, LLC
Rob Myatt, Partner, Weaver and Tidwell, LLP
Open to FEI Dallas Chapter members, members of other FEI Chapters, and non-members with financial or executive roles in the Private Equity sector
Registration open until the start of the meeting
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02.18.21 | 4:30-5:50 p.m. (Central) | 1 CPE
Real Estate CFO Series | VIRTUAL
Golf & Marinas – Two Stories & Lessons from the Pandemic
Part 1: Century Golf (Arnold Palmer) Management – The Century Story
Management and ownership of golf course and country clubs, and resort golf destinations
Part 2: Suntex Marinas – The Suntex Story
Management and ownership of salt & fresh water marinas
Part 3: Joint - Adapting to COVID, what changes are likely to stick long term
Jim Hinkley, CEO, Century Golf Management
Tom Tipton, Principal & CFO, Suntex Marina Investors, LLC
Open to FEI Dallas Chapter members, members of other FEI Chapters, and non-members with financial or executive roles in the Real Estate sector
Registration open until the start of the meeting
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02.24.21 | 4:30-5:50 p.m. (Central) | 1 CPE
Healthcare CFO Series | VIRTUAL
2021 Evolving Cyber Fraud and Mitigation Strategies
As organizations mature their cybersecurity hygiene, hardening defenses and refining detection and response, the fraudsters continue to find new ways to ply their trade. Attendees will gain an up to date understanding of current threat landscape through the analysis of case studies and examples for public disclosures. We will examine examples of actual spear phishing, account take overs, and ransomware. We will close with an analysis of up-to-date information on the SolarWinds Orion breach.
Randy Romes, Principal – Cybersecurity, CLA
Michael Siegel, Principal – Healthcare, CLA
Open to FEI Dallas Chapter members, members of other FEI Chapters, and non-members with financial or executive roles in the Healthcare sector
Registration open until the start of the meeting
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03.04.21 | 4:30-5:50 p.m. (Central) | 1 CPE
Retail & Restaurant CFO Series | VIRTUAL
Looking Ahead: Real Estate Trends for the Retail & Restaurant Market
This program will be a review of the real estate landscape during the pandemic and what the expected trends are for the upcoming year. Our panelists will cover topics including:
– Leasing strategies
– Strategies to increase your investments in real estate including financing and legal considerations
– Perspectives from the office of the CFO
Bruce Hvidsten, CFO, On Deck Concepts
Tyler Isbell, Vice President, SRS Real Estate Partners
Paul Magy, Member, Clark Hill PLC
Open to FEI Dallas Chapter members, members of other FEI Chapters, and non-members with financial or executive roles in the Retail & Restaurant sector
Registration open until the start of the meeting
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02.16.21 | 11:00 a.m. (Central) | No CPE | Presented by BDO USA, LLP
WEBINAR
Protect Your Workloads with Microsoft Azure Security Center
With cyberattacks occurring every 39 seconds, business leaders are being challenged to change the way they approach security and risk. Organizations are seeking ways to improve how they manage their security posture and threat protection in both cloud and on-premises hybrid environments. One of the biggest challenges for executives is ensuring that their team is successfully using the cloud – and that means leveraging its full security capabilities.
Ric Opal, Principal, BDO Digital, LLC
Patrick Wirtz, Sr. Enterprise Security Executive, Microsoft
Michelle Jackman, Global Blackbelt, Advance Security Architecture, Microsoft
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02.17.21 | 12:00 noon (Central) | 1.5 CPEs | Presented by Moss Adams
WEBINAR
Strategies for COVID Funding Options Available to Tribes
This webcast will discuss funding options available to Tribes with the COVID legislation passed in 2020 and recent updates from the IRS. Additionally, we’ll examine the accounting treatment of the tax credits, its effects on indirect cost rates, and provide guidelines to revise Treasury reporting. In this webcast we will also identify what your auditor should consider when auditing the Coronavirus Relief Funds.
Anita Shah, CPA, Partner, Moss Adams
Ryan Luetkemeyer, CPA, Senior Manager, Moss Adams
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02.17.21 | 2:00 p.m. (Central) | Presented by Moss Adams
WEBINAR
Discover NetSuite: A Unified Business Management Suite
Join us for a webcast highlighting how NetSuite, a cloud-based business management system, can streamline your operations and drive strategic data-based decisions for your business. We’ll explore the benefits of an automated and fully integrated system with dashboards and analytics, including:
– Lower process costs, times, and errors
– A reduced need for spreadsheets and manual entry
– Improved decision making with accurate and timely information
Chris Millet, Senior Manager, Moss Adams
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02.18.21 | 12:00 noon (Central) | 1 CPE | Presented by Moss Adams
WEBINAR
PRF Reporting & Audit Requirements Update
The Office of Management and Budget released the Compliance Supplement Addendum on December 22, 2020, which contains guidance on auditing the Provider Relief Fund (PRF). Additionally, on December 27, 2020, the Federal Appropriations Act was passed, which includes new provisions that modify the scope of PRF payments. Furthermore, Congress authorized an additional $3 billion to be distributed. Finally, HHS provided updated reporting guidelines on January 15, 2021, which included pushing back the first reporting deadline.
Join us for the latest information about the PRF reporting process and audit requirements as well as best practices on how to account for and track these funds in preparation.
Aparna Venkateswaran, CPA, Senior Manager, Moss Adams
Melaney Scott, Senior Manager, Moss Adams, Health Care Consulting
Georgia Green, Manager, Moss Adams, Health Care Consulting
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02.18.21 | 2:00 p.m. (Central) | 1 CPE | Presented by FEI Silicon Valley
WEBINAR
How Sports Teams are Changing in COVID Times
As COVID has disrupted the sports and entertainment industries, sports franchises have been forced to assess their business models. From the NBA bubble to the neutral site MLB playoffs, sports teams are trying different methods to protect their fans, players, and staff from the effects of COVID, while maintaining a profitable and engaging business model.
Join FEI Silicon Valley and leading professional sporting team financial executives for an engaging panel discussion of how their industries are reacting to the challenges of COVID.
Denise Kaufman, VP Finance and Admin, LA Chargers
Bill Foltz, CFO, Anaheim Ducks
Kashirma Bhathena, VP Finance, SJ Quakes
Bob Graziano, Former President & COO, LA (World Champion) Dodgers (moderator)
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02.18.21 | 5:00 p.m. (Central) | 1 CPE | Presented by FEI Colorado Chapter
VIRTUAL EVENT ON REMO
Going for the Gold – USA Hockey
You have cheered for our USA Team, now go behind the scenes and see how our Olympic team works with USA Hockey and our athletes.
Pat Kelleher, Director of USA Hockey and the USA Hockey Foundation
Kelly Mahncke, Assistant Executive Director of Finance for USA Hockey
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02.23.21 | 2:00 p.m. (Central) | 1 CPE | Presented by BDO USA, LLP
WEBINAR
2021 IA Webinar Series: Internal Audit In the Wake of a Crisis
The events and crises of 2020 have significantly altered the business landscape and brought new and different risks to organizational and departmental objectives. Internal auditors are now tasked with helping management navigate crisis while continuing to deliver on their goals of adding value and driving meaningful change. In this session, we will discuss internal audit’s role in business continuity planning, crisis management, and operational risk management, as well as best practices and techniques for execution and delivery in a socially distanced environment.
Brad Knight, Managing Director, Risk Advisory Services, BDO USA, LLP
Jerome Ryan, Director, Insurance Risk and Recovery, BDO USA, LLP
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02.24.21 | 8:00 a.m. (Central) | 4 CPE credits in Regulatory Ethics
WEBINAR | Presented by Robert Half Management Resources
A CPA's Guidebook for Ethical Behavior: A CPE Ethics Course for Texas CPAs
Professor McLeod is currently a full-time Senior Lecturer at the University of North Texas, teaching classes in Corporate Income Taxes, Individual Taxes, Tax Research, Ethics and Financial Accounting. She has been a licensed CPA since 1993 and has been licensed to practice law since 1992. Professor McLeod has enjoyed teaching live ethics courses to CPAs since 2011 and is the owner of www.cpaethicsonline.com, which offers on-line self-study ethics and tax courses to CPAs. She also serves as an expert witness for accounting malpractice cases.
Prof. Allison M. McLeod, LL.M., CPA, A PLLC, Senior Lecturer, University of North Texas
To register, contact Brandy Gunstanson | Space is limited | Link will be sent to registered attendees the week of the event
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02.24.21 | 4:00 p.m. (Central) | 1 CPE | Presented by FEI Boston Chapter
WEBINAR
2021 Economic Outlook and M&A Review:
New President, New Vaccine, New Economic Outlook
The new year brings a new president, a new vaccine and a new economic outlook. Join our panel of experts as they review the economic outlook for 2021 and reveal their insights into the M&A landscape. We’ll look not only at the macro economy, but also the outlook for Massachusetts including by industry – technology, life science, financial services, consumer and more; and also by life cycle – from start-ups to established companies.
Kinsey Grant - Business Editor and Podcast Host at Morning Brew (moderator)
Economic Outlook Panelists:
Michael Tyler - Chief Investment Officer – Eastern Bank
Scott Tuxbury - Vice President, Retirement & Wealth Management – Sapers & Wallack
M&A Outlook Panelists:
Jeff Carpenter, EVP of Peoples' United Specialized Banking Group
David Dunstan, Managing Director, Citizens Bank
Jean Greene, Managing Director, Mergers & Acquisitions Group, BofA
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02.25.21 | 5:00 p.m. (Central) | 1 CPE | Presented by FEI Toledo Chapter
WEBINAR
Owens Corning – Focused on Shareholder Value
Prithvi (Prith) Gandhi, VP Corporate Strategy & Financial Planning, Owens Corning
For questions or registration assistance, contact Jolene Wagner, Toledo Chapter Administrator: jwagner@namsa.com, phone 419-343-2807.
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FEI LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES |
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FEI webinars – Many webinars offering CPE credit are free to FEI members.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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. |
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FEI Dallas Chapter
P.O. Box 801363
Dallas, TX 75380-1363
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Chapter Contact
214-789-8999
Creative Services
Sharla Hibberd
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The submission deadline for FEI Dallas Chapter newsletters and upcoming events emails is one week prior to publication. Contact Jackie Dunn for more information.
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