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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Happy Early Spring to everyone!
I am wondering if there are any others out there, that were so excited for the warm weather, that they went ahead and began planting for spring? I did. It was too beautiful to pass up a day in the sunshine. I am happy to say, I didn’t lose the strawberries I planted (close call however, after two frosts) and now they are showing some new growth. I might be lucky for their survival!
I would like to thank and welcome a few new members to the board; Ratna Sheth and Mei Ninman (who have volunteered to do Arrangements), Akiko Tojo (who has volunteered to do Publicity), Beth Driscoll (who has volunteered to be Secretary for this coming year) and Eleanor Siverts-Akerman (who has volunteered to transition from Secretary to website chair for this coming year).
Thank you all for your GREAT work!
There are lots of opportunities for personal growth and we appreciate seeing member’s interest in supporting our Great Chapter. There is a current opening for President Elect. Please let myself or one of the board members know if you are interested.
Regional Events:
Northwest Regional Conference is coming up June 18-19 – Portland, WA. The Seattle Chapter is interested in getting a head count of those interested in taking the train down. The suggestion is getting a group together for the train and sharing a shuttle/taxi to the hotel from the train station (more information to follow). Please let me know if you are interested in taking the train, I will keep a log of people interested from the Bellevue Chapter and will work with the Seattle Chapter on arrangements.
Sincerely,
Holly Smith
Chapter President
THIS MONTH'S MEETING
| Date: | March 16th, 2010 |
| Time: | 5:30-6:00 Social Hour 6:00-6:30 Dinner 6:30-8:30 Speaker Session |
| Cost: | $40. Everyone is invited (Membership is not required) |
| Place: | Coast Bellevue Hotel 625 116th Ave. NE, Bellevue, WA 98004 Hotel telephone 425-455-9444 Corner of NE 8th St & 116th Ave. NE in Bellevue. Next to the Denny's Restaurant. |
| Menu: | Roast Sirloin of Beef: Slow Roasted and thinly sliced, served with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy and fresh seasonal Vegetables. Broiled Halibut Fillet: Fillet topped with Lemon-Herb Butter, served with Rice Pilaf and fresh seasonal Vegetables Vegetarian Ravioli: Cheese Ravioli with Sun Dried Tomato Basil Cream, served with fresh seasonal Vegetables and Garlic Bread Dessert: Fresh Seasonal Fruit: Served in Champagne Glass with whipped Cream Colossal Carrot Cake: Two cake layers rich in spices, pineapple and walnuts, enveloped with dense cream cheese frosting. |
| Reservations: | RSVP by Thursday, March 11th: RSVP Form Cancellations are due by 4:00pm, Friday, March 12th, 2010 Standing Reservations Apply |
| Reminder: | We are charged for all dinners we reserve and must bill for non-cancellations CPE Credits: two |
MARCH SPEAKER: Wayne Borkowski, CPA, CMA, CFM, MBA, Borkowski & Associates
Topic/Summary: On July 1, 2009, the FASB officially launched the GAAP Codification. It will fundamentally change how we research and refer to GAAP. This session will review the structure of the Codification and demonstrate how to research accounting issues using it.
Wayne is the president of Borkowski & Associates Inc., a firm dedicated to providing high quality, value-added continuing professional education. He has spoken internationally on a variety of accounting, auditing, and finance topics to professionals in public accounting, private industry, government service, and education. Wayne served as a member of the AICPA Governing Council for three years, is a Past-President of the Washington Society of CPAs (WSCPA), and was a member of the WSCPA Board of Directors for six years.
Wayne has received several awards for his teaching excellence including recognition as the WSCPA "Outstanding College Educator" and "Outstanding Discussion Leader," and was twice recognized by the WSCPA for presenting the "Hottest Course of the Year." He was also presented with the California CPA Education Foundation "Award for Outstanding Course Materials." Also, Wayne was awarded the "Robert Beyer Gold Medal" by the Institute of Management Accountants for attaining the highest score in the nation on the Certified Management Accountant Examination.
FEBRUARY SPEAKER HIGHLIGHTS
None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
There are no announcements at this time. Please check back later.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
| Monday Tacoma Chapter |
March 8th- Second Monday of the Month | 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. |
Social Hour Dinner |
La Quinta Inn 1425 E. 27 St. Tacoma, WA Before 5pm Thursday Jonna Mertens 253-942-3550 reservations@aswatacoma.org |
| Tuesday Bellevue Chapter |
March 16th- Third Tuesday of the Month | 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:15 p.m. |
Social Hour Dinner Speaker |
Coast Bellevue Hotel 625 116th Ave NE Bellevue, WA 425-455-9444 |
| Wednesday Seattle Chapter |
March 24th- Fourth Wednesday of the Month | 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. |
Social Time Dinner Speaker |
Rainier Golf & Country Club 11133 Des Moines Memorial Dr S Seattle, WA 98168 206-467-8645 |
2009-2010 SPEAKER SCHEDULE
Tentative
July 21, 2009-Planning Meeting
August 18, 2009- Dr. Catherine Darley from the Institute of Naturopathic Sleep Medicine: Improving your job performance by optimizing sleep.
http://www.naturalsleepmedicine.net
September 15, 2009- Becky Pendleton Reid, VP The Cereghino Group – The current stock market and banking industry
October 20, 2009- Student Night, Next-Level Leadership – Debrena Gandy Jackson
November 17, 2009- Dessert Auction
December 15, 2009- Emotional Intelligence - Janaki Severy, Principal and Owner Managing Dynamics. www.managingdynamics.com/default.asp
Joint Meeting In Seattle: 2009 Washington State Legislative Update - Gary Smith, Executive Director of Independent Business Association (IBA) of Washington State
January 19, 2010- Tax Update - Shawn Gagnon CPA, owner of Weinand & Associates
February 16, 2010- FBI, Internet Security
March 16, 2010- Wayne Borkowski: FASB codifications (Joint meeting with IMA- at Coast Bellevue Hotel). 2 hour CPE starting at 5:30
April 20, 2010- The Mortgage Industry - Rick Robertson Choice Lending, Inc
May 18, 2010- Email etiquette - Dr. Julie Miller
June 15, 2010- IRA vs Roth - Rodney Nield, VP Financial Sales Mgr IronStone Bank
POSTING INFORMATION
Submissions for the March 2010 Newsletter
Bellevue+ Addition must be received by
Thursday, March 25th, 2010
Lindsey Miller
lindseyb414@hotmail.com
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