Your monthly news & updates on all things Gamma Iota Sigma
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Industry, Alumni, Sponsors,
Spring is in full swing, and #GammaIS busier than ever! April consisted of many successful inter-chapter events, chapter service projects, and a large Gamma presence at RIMS 2018. The GammaSAID Council hosted their most successful webinar to date, Women in the Workplace. We welcomed new Sustaining Partner, The International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans. We also proudly announced Insurance Nerds Day at our 47th Annual International Conference. Save the date for the 47th Annual International Conference, October 4-6, in Chicago, IL at Navy Pier. Find more information about all GIS has in store this year below!
Fraternally yours,
Noelle Codispoti
Chief Executive Officer
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Gamma Iota Sigma Board Meeting
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Last month, insurance industry leaders from across the country convened in Philadelphia for Gamma Iota Sigma's Annual Board Meeting. #GammaIS thankful for the support of so many influential leaders and organizations who invest in The Insurance Industry's Premier Collegiate Talent Pipeline. Great things are ahead!
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Recap: Women in the Workplace Webinar
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Last month, the GammaSAID Council presented its most successful webinar to date, an engaging conversation around Women in the Workplace. Our all-star panel of women shared their stories, addressed the realities and opportunities for women within the insurance industry, and discussed how we as women and as the industry can change the status quo. Did you miss it?
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June 10-16, 2018
Gamma Iota Sigma's Alumni Council Presents... Alumni Week! During the week of June 10-16, Alumni Chapters will be hosting events all across the country, from baseball games to volleyball tournaments to happy hours! Don't miss out on this opportunity to get involved. Alumni, Students, & Industry are all invited!
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47th Annual International Conference
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October 4-6, 2018
Chicago, Illinois, at Navy Pier
Save the date for the 47th Annual International Conference, the premier event for the insurance industry to engage the next generation.
Note: Hotel Room Block Information will be provided in your conference summary.
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Additional Conference Add-On!
This year, #GammaIS bringing you the latest in technology to make your recruiting experience the best and most efficient that it can be. For $250, you have the option to receive your own QR scanner to use at any time during the conference, as well as your own personal QR code. This will allow you to track each student who visits your booth at the career fair, strikes up a conversation with you at an event, and more. By simply scanning their name badge, you will have access to all of the information you need to effectively follow up with your top recruits!
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Insurance Nerds Day at Gamma Iota Sigma's Annual Conference
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October 6, 2018
Save the date for Insurance Nerds Day at the Gamma Iota Sigma 47th Annual International Conference! Taking place in Chicago, IL at Navy Pier on Saturday, October 6th, you don't want to miss this day full of learning and networking!
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Spencer Educational Foundation Scholarship Recipients
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Congratulations to the many Gamma Iota Sigma students who were Spencer Educational Foundation scholarship recipients! Of the 62 undergraduate recipients, 54 are Gamma students!
See the full list of recipients
here.
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A.M. Best's Review of College Standouts
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100% of A.M. Best's Review of College Standouts - the nation's top 20 RMI programs - have GIS chapters! Congratulations to all of the standout chapters who made the list!
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Many Gamma Iota Sigma Chapters, as well as our very own CEO Noelle Codispoti, and Director of Development and Strategic Initiatives Sharla Floyd, represented Gamma at the RIMS 2018 Annual Conference and Exhibition in San Antonio last month. It was great to catch up with students, alumni, faculty advisors, and industry supporters. #GammaIS looking forward to next year!
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A New Sustaining Partner – The International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans!
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#GammaIS pleased to welcome new Sustaining Partner, The International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans! The International Foundation is an association providing education, information and research services for individuals and organizations working with health and retirement benefits, wellness, and financial literacy. With over 30,000 members, it is the largest peer group in this industry.
Read the full article by IFEBP
here.
Find more information about
IFEBP.
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May 15-16, 2018
Crowell & Moring LLP
590 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10022
The Intermediaries and Reinsurance Underwriters Association has two exciting upcoming events! The Next Generation Leadership Conference and Blockchain: A Lunch and Learn Event will take place May 15-16 in New York City. Find more information by clicking on the links below.
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2018 Career Fairs are scheduled. Sign up today!
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Alumni Chapter Highlights
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Spotlight: Scottsdale Chapter
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Last month, the GIS Scottsdale Alumni Chapter and Kappa Chapter members from Arizona State University attended a local spring training baseball game in Scottsdale, AZ. Students and alumni were able to network and enjoy the game, Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Chicago White Sox. Great work, Scottsdale Alumni, for hosting such a fun event!
Get the full details from the event
here.
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Recently, the NYC Alumni Chapter hosted a March Madness Happy Hour, with a great turnout of alumni from different colleges and universities!
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The Los Angeles Alumni Chapter recently hosted a Meet & Greet at the Center for Insurance Studies 20 Year Reunion Event, where they connected and networked with the Beta Gamma Chapter at California State University Fullerton!
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Spotlight: Atlanta Chapter
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The Atlanta Alumni Chapter recently teamed up with Young Risk Professionals and the Zeta Chapter at Georgia State University to host a professional-student mixer at the Atlanta Fish Market in Buckhead!
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Last month, members of the Sigma Chapter from Temple University helped provide a warm home-cooked meal for guests at Gift of Life Family House, a non-profit organization that provides a safe place to stay for transplant patients and their families! Way to give back, Sigma Chapter!
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Spotlight: Alpha Lambda Chapter
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Recently, the Alpha Lambda Chapter from Missouri State University traveled to St. Louis to meet with companies including Aon, CNA, Marsh & McLennan, FM Global, and JW Terrill. Our students had a great time networking and learning! Alpha Lambda is taking advantage of all the insurance industry has to offer!
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Spotlight: Alpha Mu Chapter
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On March 6th, Virginia Commonwealth University's Risk Management and Insurance Program, along with our Alpha Mu Chapter, hosted their annual RISC Trends Conference in Richmond, Virginia. Thank you to the sponsors, alumni, students, and business community who came out for the conference!
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The Xi Chapter at the University of Connecticut has been busy this month with engaging activities and events! From a Gamma mountain trip to a bowling night to an intern panel, this chapter exemplifies member engagement!
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Spotlight: Beta Mu Chapter
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Last month, the Beta Mu Chapter at the University of Colorado Denver partnered with a local pizza place to host a fundraising event for their chapter. They raised over $700 to go towards educational opportunities for their chapter! Congratulations, Beta Mu!
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Spotlight: Beta Omega Chapter
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Ohio Dominican University and the Beta Omega Chapter are making waves in the insurance industry through the Risk Management Technician Pathway program, an initiative that allows local high school students to take online classes, where they learn about risk management and insurance to earn college credit. Kudos to ODU, The Institutes, Motorists Insurance Group, and GIS Advisor and Director of RMI Carol Blaine, who helped create the program!
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Earlier this month, the Chi Chapter at Drake University hosted their annual Drake Symposium on Innovation and Insurance. With speakers from Society of Actuaries, Casualty Actuarial Society, and Travelers, to name just a few, and with Gamma chapters from all over the country in attendance, the symposium was a great success! Congratulations to the Chi Chapter for another successful symposium. We look forward to next year!
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Last month, the Kappa Chapter at Arizona State University hosted the WSIA Risky Business Symposium. The symposium boasted a great turnout from many Gamma Iota Sigma chapters, including University of Texas at Dallas, New Mexico State University, and more! Special thanks to the Kappa Chapter for hosting, and to Sustaining Partner WSIA for another incredible symposium.
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Spotlight: Alpha Iota Chapter
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Last month, the Alpha Iota Chapter from St. John's University partnered with the New York Young Insurance Professionals to volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island, by preparing dinner for the residents there. Great work, Alpha Iota!
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Spotlight: Beta Phi Chapter
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The Beta Phi Chapter from the University of Texas at Dallas is at it again. Recently, members of their chapter spent time packing lunches for distribution to those in need. We love seeing chapters give back to their community!
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Last month, the Nu Chapter at Central Michigan University hosted their second annual Detroit ShowCASE. Attendees fr
om the Beta, Upsilon, and Alpha Alpha chapters braved the weather to be immersed in the culture, arts, sports, and eats of Detroit, MI. They visited the Detroit Historical Museum, toured the Quicken Loans office, visited an aquarium, and more! Our Gamma students had a great time! Well done, Nu Chapter!
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Sustaining Partners Program
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Become a Sustaining Partner
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Gamma Iota Sigma's Sustaining Partners directly support and impact the future of the insurance industry. If you are committed to developing and honing future leaders, and your organization can benefit from exclusive access to top students, participation in unique educational & professional development programming, and enhanced brand awareness, see if the Sustaining Partners Program is right for you!
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Further your involvement with Gamma! Consider joining one of our alumni chapters, or starting one in your city.
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Alumni Leadership Opportunities
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Are you a GIS Alum in Charlotte, Des Moines, DC, Kansas City, Little Rock, Nashville, or Philadelphia? We are looking for some incredible Gamma alumni in those areas, who are interested in leading other GIS professionals in their city!
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Gamma Iota Sigma's Career Center is THE centralized location for you to post entry-level jobs and internships. Create an account, post job or internship openings, and let our students find you! It's that easy!
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Don't click away without ordering your favorite Gamma Gear! We have baseball tees, football jerseys, comfy fleeces, coffee mugs, and more!
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Support Gamma Iota Sigma while you shop by using Amazon Smile, and Amazon will donate 0.5% back to GIS, at no cost to you!
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Gamma Iota Sigma's Student Newsletter showcases what some of our 4,000+ talented student members and 25,000+ alumni are up to, provides updates on our active and applicant chapters, and shows how the industry and the Grand Chapter connect with our students.
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Staff Spotlight: Meet the Grand Chapter
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Sharla is Gamma Iota Sigma’s Director of Development and Strategic Initiatives. She has been with GIS since 2011 and took time in 2014-16 to open an art gallery and clothing boutique in Philadelphia. She enjoys developing innovative programming and engaging GIS Sustaining Partners, sponsors, and the industry at large in support of the next generation of talent. Her relationship with GIS stems from her time working with Noelle at ACE (now Chubb), where Sharla managed the global corporate foundation for 5 years. Sharla graduated from Mount Holyoke College in May 2001 with a degree in International Relations and Art History. She grew up in Brazil, Mexico, and Miami, speaks several languages, loves to travel and explore new cultures, and is passionate about championing diversity. Sharla lives outside of Philadelphia and enjoys spending time outdoors with her two young daughters.
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Contact Us
Noelle Codispoti
Chief Executive Officer
Sharla Floyd
Director of Development and Strategic Initiatives
Grace Grant
Director of Chapter Services
Hannah Baxter
Chapter Services and Events Coordinator
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Glenn Dorr
President
Wes Griffiths
Executive Vice President
Cheryl Matochik
Treasurer
Steve Marohn
Vice President
Jake Timmins
Vice President
Jon Perry
Secretary
Noelle Codispoti
Chief Executive Officer
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Meg Allwein
Immediate Past President
Sabrina Hanitz
Alumni Representative
Millie Workman
Industry Representative
Dr. Karen Epermanis
Faculty Representative
Josh Cowdrey
Student Representative
Kate McCoy
Student Representative
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Gamma Iota Sigma | P.O. Box 356, Yardley, PA 19067 | gammaiotasigma.org
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