2010 Anita Benedetti Student Involvement Program

Paul Weller and Amy Overton who are students in the University of Iowa Risk Managment Program have been selected as attendees to the Risk & Insurance Management Society, Inc. 2010 Anita Benedetti Student Involvement Program to be held at the RIMS Annual 
Conference on April 25-29 in Boston, MA.

Personal and Professional Information

Officer Comments

 
The Greater Quad Cities Chapter of RIMS was pleased to receive all four awards at the Risk and insurance Managers Society national conference in San Diego. These awards are given to those chapters who achieve the highest standards for member services, advancing the profession of risk management, and chapter programming. Chapters who win the three awards are also eligible to receive the overall outstanding chapter recognition. The Greater Quad Cities chapter includes companies from the Quad Cities, Muscatine, Davenport, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa City. Monthly meetings are held in various locations. New members are always welcome and information about the organization can be obtained by contacting Patrick Thompson at 319-368-7700 ext. 1212 or patrick.thompson@ipmx.com.

         
Advancing Profession of Risk Management Award     Outstanding Chapter Programming Award

              
     Outstanding Member Services Award                                         Overall Chapter Excellance Award


 

Membership Benefits

Membership has its own Advantage

Membership in RIMS can make a difference. Join us and meet more than 8,000 risk management professionals located throughout North America and the world. In addition to networking locally and globally, there is much more RIMS can offer. Consider the many benefits of membership.

RIMS member organisations include more than 70% of U.S. and Canadian companies with 10,000 or more employees from industries like manufacturing, retail and wholesale trade, technology, finance, healthcare and government. 

Benefits include:
Networking 
Meet others through our global network of risk management professionals.
Local Chapters
As a RIMS member you have the opportunity to network with your peers locally. Attend Chapter meetings, get involved on committees, and get the most out of your membership.
E-Groups
RIMS gives you the opportunity as a member to communicate with other risk management professionals through online industry E-Groups. Have a question about insurance coverage? Disaster management? The Retail industry? This is the place to go to find the answers from your peers who have had the same experiences.
Risk Management Directory
Corporate members have access to network with all RIMS members through an online membership directory.
Professional Development Classes and Distance Learning Courses
Members receive a discount on registration fees for all courses. Enhance your skills and knowledge of risk management   through instructional methodology that focuses on case studies. Also, receive your RIMS Fellow designation or prepare for your ARM exam.
Risk Management Magazine
As a member, you will receive a year’s subscription to Risk Management Magazine. The magazine offers you in depth articles and coverage of the most current issues facing risk management professionals today. 
Conference Discounts
Take advantage of substantial discounts on registering for the RIMS Annual Conference & Exhibition. Join fellow risk managers and experience first hand the largest gathering of professionals dedicated to the advancement of the risk management industry.
RIMSCOPE & RIMSCAN
These quarterly newsletters keep you up to date on the happenings at RIMS and the local chapters.
Career Services
As a member you will have access to search the RIMS Job Bank for current available positions as soon as they are posted. Members also receive a discount on career counselling. Learn how to maintain your job and enhance your potential with your current employer by taking advantage of this service. 

www.ASKRIMS.org

http://www.askrims.org . Gain access to the leading online resources through our state-of-the-art search engine dedicated to the risk management profession.

Publications
Members receive a discount on the purchase of any publications offered through RIMS.
Volunteering
As a RIMS member you have the opportunity to help set RIMS direction by volunteering to serve on a Society committee. The more time you invest, the greater value there will be to your RIMS membership.
Mailing Lists
Associate members may purchase RIMS mailing lists for a discounted fee.
Affiliation 
Take pride in belonging to the premier association of risk management that protects and advances the interests of risk management professionals through the provision advocacy, research and education.

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