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The Grand Chapter is pleased to announce the that all three chapters approved earlier this year have officially chartered!

• Beta Kappa: University of Houston Downtown - Houston, Texas
• Beta Lambda: Butler University - 
  Indianapolis, Indiana
• Beta Mu: University of Colorado at Denver - 
  Denver, Colorado

Congratulations and welcome! Read the announcement.

 

From February 1st through 18th, many of Gamma Iota Sigma's 2100+ student members from 46 active chapters rallied to plan and execute chapter-specific events for the inaugural GIS Week of Service (or Weeks, this year). Participants spent the time volunteering, hosting canned food drives, and finding other ways to give back to their communities.

A special thank you to Alyssa Bouchard of Rho Chapter and Mike Kelly of Lambda Chapter, the 2013-14 co-ISRs who worked diligently with the other Chapter Presidents to coordinate an amazing event that demonstrated how committed, active and community-oriented the industry's future leaders are! This month we highlight some of the participating

On February 6, 2014, the Eta Chapter at The University of Georgia traveled to the Athens Animal Shelter and provided volunteers for each of the shelter's business hours. We learned how the shelter operates, as well as the needs of the individual animals. We got to play with dogs of all breeds and sizes, from puppies to adults. We were able to walk the dogs, play with them in pens, and even feed them treats. Most of all, we were able to provide loving attention to those animals who had been neglected. To say the experience was rewarding is an understatement. The response from the chapter was overwhelming and it has been expressed that many want to make this a more permanent event.

 

Submitted by Richa Niblett, Eta Chapter President

Gamma Iota Sigma enjoys giving back to the Bloomington-Normal, IL community, and the Polar Plunge is an event that members look forward to each year. Alpha Kappa chapter members raise at least $75 each to "plunge" into Lake Bloomington in Miller Park. All funds raised are donated to the Special Olympics of Illinois. This year we had 17 plungers and raised $2,645 collectively. It was a great success. 

 

By Patrick O'Brien, Alpha Kappa Chapter President

Thirteen Sigma Chapter members and officers, including President Liz Mattox, bravely served as shavees for the St. Baldrick's Foundation during the Insurance Society of Philadelphia's Philly I-Day held on April 9, 2014. St. Baldrick's Foundation is a non-profit dedicated to raising funds for childhood-cancer research.

 

It all started as an April Fools' Day joke where Liz supposedly volunteered to have her head shaved if the chapter raised at least $5,000. Nine days later, the joke turned into reality. In an inspiring show of solidarity, the Sigma Chapter successfully raised at least $5,700 in donations in less than two weeks. Mary Grace Sear, Director of Management Information Systems for the chapter and the second female, shavee successfully raised over $1,000 in support. Chapter members, faculty, alumni, and family all rallied behind the team to support a truly worthwhile cause, which aligns with Gamma Iota Sigma's goal of promoting the high moral attainments of its members.

 

The Sigma Chapter is incredibly grateful for the valuable support from its stakeholders. St. Baldrick's is still accepting online pledges, which can be made online!

 

By Cathleen Gabriel, Sigma Chapter Executive Vice President

VCU's 8^th annual RISC Trends Conference, held on Tuesday, March 11, was a huge success. Members of the Alpha Mu Chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma were quick to take the opportunity to volunteer at this event. Some of the most qualified authorities were present to speak to this year's theme of the risks and threats of terrorism. One highlight was the engaging discussion panel with the Risk Manager of the World Trade Center Properties, Shari Natovitz, Global Risk Manager of Jones Lang LaSalle, Janice Ochenkowski, and former Governor of Virginia James Gilmore III. Governor Gilmore also chaired the Congressional Advisory Panel to Assess Domestic Capabilities for Terrorism Involving Weapons of Mass Destruction.

 

Having speakers with this combination of backgrounds together on a discussion panel resulted in an extremely informational and eye-opening talk. A huge emphasis was placed on the impact that congress's upcoming decision on whether or not to renew the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) will have on the insurance industry as a whole. Ms. Natovitz explained that without TRIA, there simply is not enough capacity for the coverage needed. This was an extremely beneficial event for all of those who attended and would not have been possible without the help of many sponsors. VCU extends an invitation to all GIS chapters to send members to attend next year's conference in March.

 

By Alberto Francese, Alpha Mu Chapter co-President

On the occasion of RIMS 2014 in Denver, A.M. Best presented a highlight video covering key trends and happenings. The video features GIS Executive Director Noelle Codispoti discussing the Anita Benedetti Student Involvement Program, and what it means to students of risk management and insurance. Check it out here.