The Board of Directors held a vigorous discussion on whether or not we should raise the breakfast meeting fees to cover expenses.  After due deliberation, the Board voted to increase annual dues by $10, as it seems most employers cover the annual dues expense. Breakfast fees will remain at $15 for members and members may bring one guest per meeting at the $15 price.  Season Tickets for members were reduced to $100, and Partial Season Tickets (5 meetings) to $55. Additionally, we hope to increase attendance by offering CPCU candidates breakfast fees of $15. Non members will be charged $25 to attend our Breakfast meetings.

Don't forget to check the Job Opportunities page for prospective employment or if you would like to post an ad on that page for people you or your company would like to hire.  Here is the linkjob.htm

The next Mix & Mingle is scheduled for 9/20/2000 at the Dock Street Brassiere.  Please e-mail David Shepherd david.shepherd@us.pwcglobal.com if you have any questions.  If you would like a copy of the flyer for the 9/20/2000 Mix & Mingle or to check out what the last Mix & Mingle was like click heremix&.htm . 

This is your invitation to purchase a season ticket for the upcoming eight (8) breakfast meetings. Some of the benefits of attending a CPCU meeting include exposure to the latest developments in our industry and an unparalleled opportunity to build your professional network. Each season ticket is good for one admission at each of the eight meetings and use is not limited to the purchaser only. This is a great option for companies or offices to give employees the chance to each attend a meeting of their choice over the course of a season. You do not have to be a CPCU member to attend our informative and interesting meetings. Meetings are held at the Doubletree Hotel, Broad and Locust Streets, Philadelphia, PA with breakfast at 8:00 a.m. followed by the program.  For Programs info and schedule click here programs.htm.  Full Season Ticket for all 8 meetings cost $100.  Partial Season Ticket (4 meetings) cost $55.  Send your check payable to "Philadelphia CPCU Chapter" for the appropriate amount to Philadelphia CPCU, P.O. Box 1499, Philadelphia, PA 19105-1499.  Questions - call Peggy Dence at 215-627-5306.

Insuring the E-Commerce Account is our next cosponsored workshop with the Society.  Go to the Seminars page for info and registration form or click here next.htm

Kathryn Frey, President of the Tidewater, VA Chapter is working with Palace Resorts in Cancun for an All Inclusive Package 8 day, 7 night trip for insurance professionals in October 2000, right after the CPCU convention.   The cost for 2 people (double occupancy) is to be approximately $1400 ($700 PP) not including airfare.  All food, drinks (Alcoholic and non alcoholic), activities and tips are included.  For latest information go to the Cancun Trip page by clicking on the sidebar link. 

Plan on attending this years outstanding opportunity for continued education, the Society Annual Meeting and Seminars to be held in San Antonio.  Please check out the Society Annual Meeting section of this website for an important message and other info about the Annual Meeting.   Click here for the linksociety.htm

The Membership Committee successfully planned a Mix and Mingle social that took place on April 26, 2000. The event was held after work hours at the Dock Street Brasserie.   All Chapter members, their spouses and associates interested in getting involved with the CPCU Society were invited free of charge and the Chapter picked up the expense for the appetizers.  The only expense for attendees was the cash bar.  This provided an opportunity for our members to socialize and also get to meet their Chapter officers and New Designees, as well as Society officials who were also invited. For photo and story go to this linkmix&.htm . The next Mix & Mingle is tentatively scheduled for 9/20/2000.

You do not need to be a CPCU or Chapter member to be added to our E-Mail list.   Those that request they be added will receive updated information about our Chapter activities and additions or revisions to the website that they may find useful. 

If any Chapter member is interested in serving on any of the CPCU Society's Standing or Section Committees they should contact the Society's Member Resource Center and request an application for Society service at 800-932-CPCU.  You may also be interested in volunteering for a Society Task Force for which an application appeared in the February CPCU News.  You may also contact Philadelphia Chapter President Pete Palestina 215-364-3000 or e-mail him at peteypal@aol.com for assistance.  You may also contact our Membership Chairperson Patricia Rakowski 215-864-1193 or via e-mail patricia.rakowski@relianceinsurance.com .

If any Chapter member is interested in serving on any of the Philadelphia Chapter Committees they should contact Philadelphia Chapter President Pete Palestina 215-364-3000 or e-mail him at peteypal@aol.com .  You may also contact any of our officers, directors or committee chairpersons shown throughout this website.   Simply go to the Committees Section of this web by clicking here committe.htm or go to the Contact Links page by clicking here contact.htm .  We are always looking for good Chapter members to become actively involved.

The CPCU Society and the National Insurance Crime Bureau has kicked off a campaign to educate the public on insurance (Insurance Cheats are Deadbeats, and They Cost You Money!).  The Chapter will be actively involved in this campaign.  Go to the Anti-Fraud section of the Speakers Bureau page for more details or click here anti-fra.htm

The Chapter is researching the feasibility of having a Paintball or Laser Tag outing/social sometime in the summer/fall.   It will either be for our Chapter only, or as a joint war social with the Society, Greater Valley Forge and Brandywine Chapters.  If you have an interest in participating please let Pete Palestina peteypal@aol.com or Art Hanebury ahanebury@aol.com know.  As details become available we will post it on the website.  Click the sidebar link for further details as they become available.

On December 31st of each year, the 2 year period for an individual's CPD certification expires.  If your's expires this year, please make sure you renew on time.  For those members who have not yet been certified, why not give it a try?  It's easy and you will be doing yourself, as well as your chapter, a professional favor.   Applications may be obtained from the Society.

Our Committee is charged with the responsibility of finding and keeping candidates for the CPCU designation. Sounds easy, but it is a daunting task. Knowledge for itself is a noble quest in any circumstance. In the industry today, knowledge must be absorbed at an alarmingly fierce pass. As industry professionals, we are required to understand the operations of our companies and industry as well as assimilate the changes in financial services, applying that insight to every segment of our industry.  We must have a secure foundation to build the understanding and industry knowledge needed to stay afloat in our careers, companies and industry. The CPCU designation does just that: CPCU provides the foundation for career growth. Each one of us must try to ensure the preservation and respect the CPCU designation affords us. Bring in one new candidate; encourage one existing candidate. Share experiences with candidates, share tips that you found helpful during your pursuit of the designation. Encourage those who are in the industry to pursue the designation and just as importantly, keep learning. File for CPD credits and submit your CPD application to the Society.  Please visit our Candidate Development page in the Committee section of our website by clicking herecandidat.htm.Practical tips are most welcome and needed!

You may e-mail me at valraykz@erols.com with your suggestions.