Your monthly news & updates on all things Gamma Iota Sigma
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Hello Gamma family,
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. Coming up... save the date for our 47th Annual International Conference, October 4-6. Stay tuned for more details! Also, keep an eye out for some exciting things the Grand Chapter has planned for you this year, including our inaugural Alumni Week, taking place June 10-16.
Fraternally yours,
Noelle Codispoti
Chief Executive Officer
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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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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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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.
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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! For more information, contact your chapter's officers and advisors.
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"Your First Taste of the Big Apple"
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June 12, 2018
New York City
Students, will you be in New York City for the summer? Join the Alpha Iota Chapter and NYC Alumni Chapter on June 12, for this networking event, as part of Gamma Iota Sigma Alumni Council's Alumni Week!
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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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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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IABA Exam Prep Networking
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Did you know the IABA offers a monthly actuarial exam prep? On the last Wednesday of every month, the IABA offers an online networking event that allows you to make connections, ask questions and prepare for upcoming actuarial exams. Join from computer, tablet, or smartphone! Reserve your spot today!
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IRMI Elevate is a free newsletter prepared exclusively for members of Gamma Iota Sigma who subscribe to IRMI Online. Each issue features an article offering advice to help you succeed in your career, as well as important information about IRMI's products and services.
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Sustaining Partners Webinars
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Get exclusive access to the industry through our Sustaining Partners webinar series! Ask executives, recruiters, and GIS alumni directly what it's like to work for their company.
Check out past Webinars below!
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Check out the GIS Career Center, the only centralized location for you to search through and apply for internship and entry-level opportunities across the industry. Employers can also search through student profiles, so be sure to upload your resume!
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Scholarship Opportunities
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There are many scholarship opportunities that are out there and waiting for you to apply. For your convenience, we've listed them on our website. Don't miss out on earning money for school! Apply today.
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Sponsored by St. John's University's Peter J. Tobin College of Business, the Insurance Leaders of the Year Fellows Progra
m provides a number of fellowships to incoming students in their MS in Risk Management and Insurance and the MS in Enterprise Risk Management.
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Don't let your Gamma involvement end when you graduate! Consider joining one of our alumni chapters, or starting one in your city.
No longer a student? Has your information changed?
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Don't click away without ordering your favorite Gamma Gear! We have baseball tees, football jerseys, comfy fleeces, coffee mugs, graduation stoles, 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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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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