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  • October 2019 Newsletter

    By: Jan Hintze Jan Hintze , 4 years ago

    October 2019 Newsletter

    The IMA Newsletter is back! Be on the lookout in your inbox for quarterly newsletters. We will cover topics related to the IMA National chapter and our local chapter.

    Announcements

    18th Annual IMA Michigan Fall Conference - Oct 28
    Don't miss out on our 18th Annual IMA Michigan Fall Conferenceon October 28, 2019. Because there is limited capacity for this event, we recommend advanced registration. Click here to register online and reserve your seat.

    The event details are as follows:

    Organization: IMA Michigan Council - Fall Conference
    Event Name: 18th Annual IMA Michigan Fall Conference
    Date(s): Oct 28 2019, 08:00 AM to 04:45 PM
    Location: Kellogg Conference Center

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    For further information, contact:
    IMA Michigan Council - Fall Conference
    Phone: 313-549-8729


    Student Conference - Nov 14-16
    The IMA's Student Leadership Conference is taking place November 14-16 in Charlotte, NC. For more information and details on registration, click here.


    IMA's Global Ad Campaign
    The IMA has launched a global ad campaign in support of the CMA certification program. In a comedic but relevant way, the advertisements stress that accounting and finance professionals who earn the CMA better position themselves to advance in their careers and obtain more strategic roles. The campaign utilizes television, print, digital, social media, and search engine marketing, including six spots to be aired on television. Check out one of the ads by clicking here.


    Strategic Finance Article - Ethics is the Cornerstone
    Ethics are hugely important in the work of a CMA. Management accountants serve as trusted business advisors, often shaping critical decisions that impact many individuals and institutions. For that reason, it is imperative that CMA's have a strong ethical compass. Last month, the IMA created a token program that gives members access to two free IMA ethics CPE credits each membership year. For the full article, click here.

    Volunteer Opportunities

    10/15/2019: Santa Claus Girls Club toy/clothing drive
    10/17/2019: Kids Food Basket
    11/09/2019: Veterans Day 5K

    Member Stats
    Current # of Members: 316
    New Members in 2019: 19
    Members with CMA: 144
    New CMA's earned in 2019 by Members: 1
    Meeting Schedule
    09/17/2019 | David Barrons from Beene Garter – Sales Tax Update
    10/15/2019 | Monica King from DWH – Economic Development in the Tribal Community     
    11/19/2019 | Scott Ritsema from Monroe Sweeris & Tromp – Annual Tax update
    01/21/2020 | TBD
    02/18/2020 | Simon Hough & Tammy Kole from Grand River Bank – Cyber Security & Fraud Mitigation
    03/17/2020 | TBD
    04/21/2020 | Michelle Steffe professional speaker – “Six Keys to Avoiding Burnout” at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market
    05/21/2020 | Gordon Food Services Plant Tour
    Board Members

    Zack Scofield | President
    Craig Siskonen, CMA | VP - Treasurer
    Jan Hintze | VP - Member Communication
    Open | Director - Member Communication
    Brian Braat | VP - Chapter Secretary
    Todd Hanson | VP - Strategic Partners, New Members, LinkedIn Group
    Holly Zandstra | VP - Member CPE Reporter to IMA National
    Mark Albertston | VP - Meeting Topics & Speakers
    Jim Pike, CMA | VP - Newsletter
    TJ Norris | VP - Volunteer Events
    Deb Johnson | Director of Mentorship Program

    Strategic Partners

    Thank you to our Strategic Partners! We appreciate their continued support.
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