F E I	Arizona Chapter
Financial Executives Institute	October Newsletter

Volume 13 Number 2 October 2000

NEW MEETING LOCATION – PHOENIX COUNTRY CLUB Reservations – a MUST before noon Thursday, October 5 602/417-1000 Planning Calendar Tuesday, October 10 FEI Dinner Meeting – new location 5:00 p.m. Technical Session 6:00 p.m. Networking, Dinner, and Program Phoenix Country Club __________________ Next meeting – Tuesday, November 14 FEI Holiday Dinner Saturday, December 9, 6:00 p.m. __________________ FEI Board Officers and Directors President – Kevin Ryan Vice President – Dianne McDaniel Secretary – Chris Niezgodzki Treasurer – Neil Ciarfalia Directors – Al Boos, Jr. D. J. Cole Pete Connolly Alice Crapser Tom Kerins Charles Love Dave Minard Paul Poulos Dan Regan Meridith Sipek Scott Wiley

Tuesday, October 10 NEW LOCATION – PHOENIX COUNTRY CLUB FEI Dinner Meeting Do Not Pass Go – Do not Collect $200! Speaker – Joe Arpaio Sheriff Joe – our spirited controversial sheriff – has put Maricopa County’s Sheriff’s Office on the map. Everywhere you go, people know Sheriff Joe. But what’s behind the news stories? How have those of us who live here benefited from the difference he has made? Come to the October FEI meeting and hear Sheriff Joe as he discusses what is going on in the sheriff’s office. You will come away with a lot of first-hand knowledge about the changes that have been made and how those have benefited Maricopa County. Did you know? – Sheriff Joe gives back to our community, too! Please plan to bring a prospective member, a friend, or your spouse. This is a unique opportunity to share with others. There will be a nominal cost of $25 for non-prospective member guests. Our five o’clock technical session, presented by Bill Siwek of Arthur Andersen, will focus on “Business Process Outsourcing Trends”. Be sure to make your reservation and join us for dinner and a superb program on Tuesday evening, October 10^th. Bring a prospective member or guest, too, and share this dynamic evening! __________________________________ We must have your reservation before noon, Thursday, October 5. DATE Tuesday, October 10, 2000 TIME 5:00 p.m. Technical Session 6:00 p.m. Networking, Dinner, and Program COST $35 for retired members; $25 for guest or spouse with member; and no charge for active members, all with reservations LOCATION Phoenix Country Club, on 7^th Street at Thomas Road

From Your President – Kevin Ryan

Our first meeting was held September 12^th and was well attended. Mike McCracken of Tatum CFO Partners presented his thoughts on the current role of the CFO at the technical session. This was followed by a very interesting dinner meeting and talk by Gordon James on what it is like to be an advance man in a Presidential campaign and for the President himself. His travels with George Bush in the late eighties and early nineties provided an attention-grabbing backdrop to the current Presidential campaign. Thank you Gordon – wherever the campaign trails may be taking you in the next few weeks!

Speaking of campaigns – Sheriff Joe Arpaio, our dinner speaker at the October 10^th meeting, is taking time from his campaign to spend an evening with us. Anyone that has been in Arizona for at least a month will know that he will be an enjoyable speaker. More importantly, in anticipation of a larger than expected turnout, we will be shifting our meeting to the Phoenix Country Club (7^th Street and Thomas). The technical session will begin at 5:00 p.m. followed by the reception at 6:00. I look forward to seeing a larger than usual FEI Posse to welcome the Sheriff.

Last Chance for Directory Picture	Annual Dues now Due
Member pictures will be taken October 10^th at the meeting. A photographer will be there to take your picture. If you have not had your picture taken and cannot attend, please mail us a small photo. We promise not to give your picture to Sheriff Joe. And be assured that this will not be a mug shot! Don’t be shy – get your picture taken.	Recently we mailed members their dues renewal notices and a copy of the information currently held in the database. Returning this form allows us to update the database with your current information. Please return it as soon as possible and your dues payment with a copy of your invoice so we can list your information correctly in this year’s directory. Thank you.

Accolades

A special thanks to the Programs Committee, headed by D. J. Cole from AG Communications Systems, for developing an outstanding group of programs for the year. Other members who assisted in providing ideas, individuals, and helping with the logistics, included Scott Wiley from Tosco, Greg Nelson from Excell Global Services, and Tom Kerins from Keats Connelly and Associates. Our membership committee, headed by Paul Poulos from Savage Universal, has been contacting current members

for prospective members to expand our membership base. I encourage you to bring a prospective member to the October meeting. . Please leave your reservation by calling 602/417-1000 by Thursday, October 5^th. Retaining members is an important goal of the chapter. Our retention committee will be contacting you for suggestions. Please feel free to give us input to help us increase member involvement and participation. I can be reached by email at kryan@incystem.com

Fast Track Workshop

What is a Fast Track Workshop? It is a three-session workshop developed by Drake Beam Morin in Phoenix to assist individuals to refine their skills to use in today’s job market. Information is provided for those contemplating a job or career change, professionals on the hiring side of the table, and individuals seeking to improve their careers with their current employer. In short, the workshop applies to

virtually all Chapter members. The cost is FREE to members. Feedback from the workshop held in July was outstanding. This workshop will be held again on October 17, 18, and 19from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Our thanks to Heather Rockwell and her colleagues at Drake Beam for presenting and hosting this workshop. Please call Heather at 602/955-9665 to reserve your space.

Be Sure to Bring A Guest or Prospective Member to the October Meeting!