The Grand Rapids IMA Chapter Board of Directors hopes you'll enjoy our new, web-based newsletter format. As in the past, we will publish our newsletter quarterly. Between newsletter issues, you can find our meeting schedule, plus regional and national IMA news of interest at our new website at http://www.imamichigan.org/grandrapids. We hope you will read and navigate this newsletter on-line, and save some paper and toner in the process.
Please note the right hand sidebar where you can find quick links to your chapter, regional and national websites; and dates of future meetings and events of interest.
Let us know how we can improve our newsletter. We'll appreciate any comments or suggestions. Email webmaster@imamichigan.org .
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 President's Message |
 Are you still on track with your New Year's resolutions? More often than not, the start of a "New Year" signals a new beginning for us. As we look back on last year's successes and failures , we resolve to make this coming year the best ever. While we continue to look ahead to our bigger goals, we need to remember that our journey began with the small steps we've already taken. Our chapter has been successful this year because all of our board members took "small steps" and contributed their talents last year . Our student chapter at Grand Valley State University started last year and continues to flourish and grow. Our very successful Student Night, scheduled for February 15 this year, started several years ago through the joint efforts of the IMA (Thank you, Todd!) and the Institute of Internal Auditors. Last year, 165 students and 10 companies signed up to participate in this event. This year, we are pleased to have as our speaker for Student Night, the President of IMA National, Sandy Richtermeyer. In addition to the evening event, Sandy will meet with our student chapter and our chapter members for lunch. In our current economy, how do companies maintain their profitability and their talent? In March, Beth Kelly, partner at Connectsource, will offer her insights on finding solutions that work for employees and their companies in a fluctuating economy. In April, John Bissa & Julie Boudro, from Plante Moran will update us on the new Sharepoint Technology. As you think about your New Year's resolution, remember that everything starts with "small steps". Being an active member of a professional organization is one "small step " that will help you to build your professional network Visit our website regularly, and send your board members your suggestions to make this year the best ever! See you at the meetings. Carol VanDyke
Chapter President 2010-2011
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| Next Meetings | |
Tuesday, February 15, 2011:
The focus of the Grand Rapids IMA Chapter in the month of February is Students!
We are very happy to have the IMA National Chair, Sandy Richtermeyer attend the day's events as featured speaker at both our luncheon meeting and the Annual Student Night Event, co-sponsored with the Grand Rapids chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). The goal of the day's events is to offer students an opportunity to network and interact with IMA and IIA members, so PLEASE support the students and attend the lunch meeting at 11:30am, and/or the student night event, beginning at 4:30pm. Students attend this event free, thanks to our sponsors!
Tuesday, March 15, 2011:
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Please join us at our regular luncheon meeting at Grand Valley State University's, Bicycle Club, at 11:30am. Our featured speaker will be Beth Kelly, Partner with Connexsource. Her topic will be: "It's 2015: Do You Know Where Your Workforce Is?"
Tuesday, April 19, 2011:
At our April luncheon meeting, we will have John Bliss and Julie Beaudro from Plante-Moran. They will present "Share Point 2010". Watch our site for details and registration information. |
| CMA Updates | |
The CMA (Certified Management Accountant) is the advanced professional certification specifically designed to measure the accounting and financial management skills that drive business performance. The CMA is tailor-made for accounting and finance professionals at all levels, whether you want to enhance your value to your current organization or expand your career potential. Earning the CMA will make you part of a network of over 30,000 credentialed peers
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| Treasurer's Report |
 Chapter Treasurer, Sheldon Cole, CPA reported to the Grand Rapids Chapter Board that the following summarizes our financial status for the sixth months ended December 31, 2010:
Cash on hand and CD is $7,594. Fiscal YTD Revenues are $2,559. Fiscal YTD expenditures are $3,595. Excess of expenditures over income is $1,036.00. See full report here. |
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