***November 2003***

The IMA Tri-Cities is alive and well even if I have been delayed in my
correspondence to the general membership. I apologize for that and hope
we can go on from here without interruption of future news letters.

 

The Education sessions have been outstanding this year starting with Dan
Lowe , a Psychologist, from HEHF spoke at our first meeting in September
about \"Teamwork is an Emotional Thing\".  The key idea was that highly
productive teamwork requires that team members recognize the team as a
unit and as an attractive work arrangement. Dan ask that all in
attendance to remember a time when we felt worst as a team member and
then when we felt the best as a team member and what was going on in
each case. Some attendees gave personal experiences and emotions were
different in each case. Dan indicated that teamwork makes a person more
successful because the group brings out the best in a person, because as
a team we don\'t have to be perfect and are safe to take risks. He felt
we all have different talents and with these talents combined we get
things done well. Dan finished his session talking on self-assurance in
gaining a positive self-image, and the use of conflict to promote
collaboration in resolving problems. It was a great subject matter and a
very informative session.

 

The October Education session was equally well presented by Sandy
Matheson, CPA, on the subject of teaching business classes through WSU
at the University Center of Cesar Ritz in Brig, Switzerland. She
instructed college students from around the world, and found many
differences from classes she teaches at WSU Tri-Cities campus. The
students have mandatory attendance, wore suites to class, and must pass
the class at specified time frames. The custom is to address the
instructor as Mr.,Ms.,or Dr. with their last name. All classes are
taught in English and students must pass all the same requirements as
WSU students, including English proficiency. The classes are for a BA in
Hospitality Administration. While there, Sandy was able to visit some
other areas of the country and one of her visits was to McDonalds
Corporation only participation in the hotel industry and is named
\"Golden Arch Hotel\". She said it was a terrific experience and was
glad she made the commitment.

 

Decision Analysis Seminar December 9, 2003 Shilo Inn Richland is going
to have three excellent speakers and topics. We will start with Chad
Bartram, CMA, CPA, speaking on \"Decision Analysis:How the CMA exam
defines it\", followed by Kenneth Beller, PhD, on \"Discounted Cash Flow
Analysis with a Financial Calculator\", ( Texas Instruments BAII Plus). 
By the way, Those who register by November 14, 2003 receive the
calculator as a bonus.

Then we will do lunch and be ready for the afternoon session.  We will
open the afternoon session with Kenneth Beller, PhD, to finish the
instruction of the \"Discounted Cash Flow Analysis with a Financial
Calculator\", and close with Jack Elmore from Microsoft speaking on
\"Microsoft Decision Analysis Tools - what they are and how to use
them\".  So as you can see, these will be three excellent speakers and
topics that will have a positive impact in your career. 

We as accountants will certainly get some good insight into Decision
Analysis from Chad Barstams\' presentation and I\'m looking forward to
learning  \"Discounted Cash Flow Analysis with a Financial Calculator\",
by Kenneth Beller. As we all know, Microsoft products are excellent to
work with and we will be given the latest information on the \"Decision
Analysis Tools\" that Microsoft offers.

This Decision Analysis Seminar fits the bill for December.  Those folks
needing Continuing Education Credits before year-end, We\'ve got them
because this seminar qualifies for 8 hours of CPE Credits.  Cost, IMA
members \$150, Non-IMA members \$210, Student IMA member \$75, Student
Non-IMA member \$100.  We have half day rates with lunch that are
indicated on the brochure/registration form.  We take cash, checks,
Master Card and Visa.   

The seminar brochure has been mailed, now just register by November 14,
2003 and receive your own calculator and be ready to increase your
business knowledge and have a great time with friends.  We already
have + 30 signed up, and you to need to get registered right away to
obtain your free calculator at the seminar. A copy of the brocher may
found on the web site listed on the next page.

**Remember, Tuesday December 9th, 2003 Shilo Inn Richland. By the way,
dress warm, its kind of cool during the morning session.**

 

November Education Session: 

Another excellent program is scheduled with Rich McFadzean,CMA, who is
presenting a session on Performance Measures. Rich has over 25 years of
experience in helping companies manage and improve their financial
performance. He has been on the site for over 14 years and currently on
Flour Hanford\'s  Project Finance team. Rich will be giving all us some
good data on financial performance that should help us in making better
measures for your own employer or business operation. So plan to attend
and get some good business knowledge.

 

Notice to all new members, or if you have some one who wants to be a
member that we will be conducting a new membership orientation at the
next board meeting to be held at Round Table Pizza in Richland at 5:00
pm Monday November 17, 2003. This will give new members or potential new
members a chance to meet the Board of Directors and learn what we do to
keep the chapter operating from month to month. Pizza, Salad, and Soft
Drinks are provided by the Chapter. All new members are invited and any
member who would care to see what takes place, please join us for
approximately one hours time, and bring a potential new member with
you. See you there.

 

Chapter Website

 

    http:www.pnl.gov/ima/

 

Please keep this referenced under your favorites.

 

Calendar

 

November 11th , 2003 Monday              Veteran\'s Day

 

November 17th , 2003 Monday              November\'s Board of Directors
meeting, Round Table Pizza Richland 5:00 pm

                                                            ( new
membership orientation)

 

November 18th , 2003 Tuesday             November\'s  Educational
meeting, EMSL - Conference room 1077 11:45 am

                                                             Rich
McFadzean, CMA - Performance Measures

     

November 22nd ,2003 Saturday            Apple Cup @ Seattle ( this is
for Greg Selby)

 

November 27th ,2003 Thursday             Thanksgiving, enjoy the holiday
with family

 

November 28th ,2003 Friday                 27- shopping days till
Christmas  

 

December 9th ,2003 Tuesday               Your IMA Decision Analysis
Seminar, plan to attend

 

December 15th ,2003 Monday              December\'s Board of Directors
meeting, Round Table Pizza Richland 5:00 pm

 

December 16th ,2003 Tuesday            December Education meeting,EMSL -
Conference room 1077 11:45 am

                                                            Scot Hansen,
CPA - Tax Law and Planning Update

 

 

Please remember to advise Steven Berry of your meal choice when he sends
an e-mails on the up coming meetings. Thank you!

 

OK, that\'s it.  Remember seminar brochure has been mailed so give it
the once over and register to come.  

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