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CONFERENCE ARPIL 11, 1999, DALLAS TX
: At the April Board of Directors Town Hall Meeting, Governance Committee Task Force Leader Carol Fox, presented the new proposed structural change for the Society. Their proposal received overwhelming support to move on to the next stage of the implementation process. The new structure would create a new elected “board” that would be the “corporate” body and consist of 15 members initially elected from the current pool of Directors. This Board would have the voting power to amend bylaws with the support of the new “House of Delegates” ( the existing board as it is now, representing each chapter). This would solve the quorum problem that was discovered last year which requires all voting to be conducted live, and not by proxy. The new 15 member board would serve staggered terms creating 5 new positions to be voted on each year. The candidates would be nominated by way of a slate promulgated by the Nominating Committee much the same way that the Executive Council (EC) members are nominated. It is important to note that the new “Board” would by no means be an automatic stepping stone to service on the EC. On the contrary, it will be a level that many can participate in. Many could not or would not want to make the commitment to the demands of EC service. The
next step is to determine the feasibility to get the necessary by law changes
made and voted on at the October Board meeting, with the new “Board” taking
their elected seats by May 1, 2000.
Risk & Insurance Management Society gives $3,000 Gift marks the organization's 3rd annual contribution toward FGCU scholarships FORT MYERS, Fla. -
The Florida Gulf Coast University scholarship
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Risk and Insurance Management Society Gives $12,000 ( December 1996)
FORT MYERS FL - The Florida Gulf Coast University scholarship fund is about to receive a $12,000 boost from the Southwest Florida chapter of The Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS) During a special dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Spanish Wells Country Club, 9801 Treasure Cay Lane In Bonita Springs, RIMS will present a check to John Crowley, FGCU vice president, University Relations and Development, and executive director for the FGCU Foundation Inc. Its our way of giving back to the community. We hope to plant a seed so that this money can be utilized to put in a risk management program in the FGCU College of Business similar to those at other major universities, says Douglas Baird, president of the 15-member Southwest Florida chapter of RIMS. The funds will hopefully be augmented on an annual basis, Baird says. Risk and insurance management is a major part of the economic environment in Southwest Florida, says FGCU College of Business Dean Richard Pegnetter. This was clearly evidenced in the information gathered by the recent focus groups conducted by the College of Business with the area business community. This support from RIMS will be valuable in letting us respond, Pegnetter says. The RIMS gift is an important example of an organization providing leadership in the education of future business leaders.. We are very pleased to be identified as recipients of this gift, says Bill Horowitz FGCU Foundation chairperson. The FGCU Foundation Inc., is a private, nonprofit organization with a mission of providing university support not available through regular state funding. Foundation programs include endowed professorships, student scholarships and support for capital projects. The Foundation manages more than $10.5 million in assets. RIMS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the practice of risk management, a professional discipline that protects physical, financial and human resources. Founded in 1950, RIMS is the oldest and largest organization dedicated to advancing professional standards and effectively representing members’ interests in the field of corporate risk management. RIMS member organizations collectively employ millions of people and make annual purchases of insurance and risk management services of more than $50 billion. |
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made it truly hit home for us. It is gratifying, especially because
we are seeing the fruits of our donations in the students who are obtaining
scholarships," said Dennis Slabaugh, president RIMS' Southwest Florida
chapter. FGCU College of Business Dean Richard Pegnetter accepted the award
for the university's Foundation. The FGCU Foundation Inc., is a private,
nonprofit organization with a mission of providing university support not
available through regular state funding. Foundation programs include endowed
professorships, student scholarships and support for capital projects.
The Foundation manages more than $35 million in assets.
