LEBC Newsletter Logo

January 2010

Greetings!  
 
Happy New Year from the Louisville Employee Benefits Council.
 
As a member of the Louisville Employee Benefits Council, you are receiving the Councils' monthly newsletter.
 
Below you will find information regarding:
 
  • Important 2010 Information
  • January LEBC Monthly Luncheon Meeting
  • January LEBC Retirement Plans Sub-Council Meeting
 
If you have any information for the newsletter you feel would be of interest to other members, or if there is anything you would like to see in the newsletter, please contact:
 
Jean Watson
LEBC Secretary
Email: Jean Watson 
(502) 489-6259
 
Thank you for your interest in the LEBC
 
Sincerely,
 
Jean Watson
LEBC Secretary
 
Divider Line
 
Important 2010 LEBC Information
 
2010 Officers & Program Committee Members
 
At the January Meeting, which is the LEBC Annual Meeting, the slate of 2010 officers will be proposed and voted on by LEBC Members.
 
In order that we have a quorum, we ask that all Members make an effort to attend this meeting.
 
The 2010 proposed Officer slate is as follows:   
 
  • President: Linda Weber
  • Vice President: Jean Watson
  • Secretary: Debby Coons
  • Treasurer: John Bartlett
  • Membership Chair: Ben Evans
  • Sub-Council Chair: Elizabeth Potts
  • Immediate Past President: Valerie Mayer
 
During the December Holiday Luncheon, the following Program Committee Members were recognized for their commitment and dedication after completing a two-year term.
 
  • Elizabeth Potts
  • Kristin Roggenkamp
  • Teresa Ramsey
  • Jamie Long
 
Ben Evans is leaving the position of Sub-Council Coordinator after serving for two years.
 
We are still looking to fill some of these vacancies on the Program Committee. If you would like to volunteer to serve on the two-year LEBC Program Committee, please contact Jean Watson by email, or by phone, at (502) 489-6259.
 
Continuing Education Credits
 
The LEBC is applying for one hour continuing education credit for eligible presentations with the Kentucky Bar Association, the Joint Board of the Enrollment of Actuaries, the Kentucky State Board of Accountancy, the American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries, the Kentucky Department of Insurance. Forms for continuing education credits will be available at the registration table.

 Divider Line
 
January Monthly Luncheon Meeting
 
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
 
Marriott Hotel Downtown
280 West Jefferson Street
Louisville, Kentucky
11:30 a.m.
 
Check computerized signs for meeting room location. 

Parking vouchers are available at meetings for individuals parking in the Marriott garage. 
 
Valet parking will not be reimbursed.
 

Divider Line

Speaker Presentation
 
Thomas Berner, CFA® with Wealth Management Research will present an Economic Update.
 
Mr. Berner is an Economist within Wealth Management Research.  He concentrates on the U.S. economy with a strong focus on econometric modeling.  His insights and forecasts of key variables of the U.S. business cycle serve as input for the overall UBS Global WM&BB investment strategy.  He started his professional career as an economist with UBS Investment Bank in 2000, covering the Canadian and Swiss economies and later the U.S. economy.
 
In 2002, he switched to Wealth Management as a U.S. economist and research assistant to the Global Head of Wealth Management Research.  Apart from covering the U.S. economy, he is actively involved in formulating investment recommendations for the main asset classes as a member of the Global Investment Recommendations team.

Thomas Berner studied economics at the University of Basel in Switzerland with a major focus on econometrics and financial markets.
 
Lunch Menu  
 
Italian Buffet
Minestrone Soup
Caesar Salad
Tomato Mozzarella Salad
Orzo Pasta Salad with Italian Sausage and Red Wine Vinaigrette
Penne Pasta in White Wine Garlic Butter Sauce
Chicken Parmagiana
Pan Seared Salmon with Braised Leak Cream Sauce
Ratatouille
Focaccia, Rustic Italian Breads
Amaretto Cheesecake, Tiramisu and Cannoli
 
Divider Line
 
For a list of future speakers and topics, click here.
 Divider Line
January  Sub-Council Meeting
Retirement Plans Sub-Council
  
Tuesday, January  26, 2010
Noon
 
Marriott Hotel Downtown
280 West Jefferson Street
Louisville, Kentucky
 
Check computerized signs for meeting room location. 

Parking vouchers are available at meetings for individuals parking in the Marriott garage. 
 
Valet parking will not be reimbursed. 
 
Divider Line
 
Speaker Presentation
 
Chris Tobe, CFA, CAIA of BCAP will present  "Stable Value Funds."

Divider Line

Meeting & Guest Policies
 
You are invited to attend all LEBC monthly luncheon and presentation meetings as well as LEBC Sub-Council meetings.
 
The monthly luncheon meetings are the second Tuesday of the month and begin at 11:30 a.m. with registration and a time for networking and socializing. Lunch will be served at Noon. Speaker presentations begin at approximately 12:15 p.m. Meetings will conclude no later than 1:30 p.m. 
 
Guests are welcome at our monthly luncheon meetings for a fee of $50. Add your guest information to the RSVP, or notify the Membership Chair:  
 
John Bartlett
(502) 681-0402
 
 
Sub-Council meetings are the fourth Tuesday of the month and begin at 12 noon. Cost for attending these meetings is $40 for members who did not sign up with their annual dues and $50 for guests.  
 
If you would like to attend a Sub-Council meeting, RSVP through the newsletter and pay at the door when you arrive for the meeting.
 
Add your guest information to the RSVP, or notify the Sub-Council Chair:
    
Benjamin Evans
(502) 587-3678
 

Divider Line

 
RSVP's and Cancellation Policy
 
Please note that members are asked to confirm their attendance at all meetings.  
 
**No-shows are a recurring problem and continue to adversely affect the LEBC's efforts to manage expenses.**   
 
The Marriott charges the LEBC for all reservations made and not cancelled by noon on the Friday immediately prior to the Luncheon.
 
 
To cancel a reservation for a monthly meeting contact:
 
John Bartlett
(502) 681-0402
 
To cancel a reservation for a Sub-Council meeting contact: 
 
Benjamin Evans
(502) 587-3678

Please help control costs and spend our LEBC money wisely. All members will benefit.  
 
 
Divider Line
 
 
Dietary Concerns
 
 
If you have any special dietary concerns, you may indicate them in the "Guest" box on the RSVP form, or contact our Membership or Sub-Council Chairpersons:
 
 
John Bartlett
(502) 681-0402
 
Benjamin Evans
(502) 587-3678
 Divider Line
 
 
Visit the
LEBC Web Site
 Link to LEBC Web site 
RSVP & Online Registration  
RSVP Online Registration 
Join the Louisville Employee Benefits Council Today!
 LEBC Membership Application
LEBC Newsletter Logo
Join the LEBC Newsletter Mailing List
 
 
Sometimes LEBC members share our monthly newsletters with friends and co-workers. 
 
 If you are not an LEBC member, but would like to receive the newsletter, please click on the "LEBC newsletter" logo above.  
 
You will receive a confirmation email. Until the email is confirmed, you will not be added to the mailing list.
2009 LEBC Officers 
Council

Executive Committee Members

  • President: Valerie Mayer
  • Vice President: Linda Weber
  • Secretary: Jean Watson
  • Treasurer: Debby Coons
  • Membership Chair: John Bartlett
  • Sub-Council Chair: Ben Evans
  • Immediate Past President: Jeff Hamilton