August 2007

       Welcome to FEI?s 2007 first runner up ?Best-in-Class? Chapter. Our chapter has been awarded Most Outstanding Chapter for the 2 out of the last 3 years. Your FEI Central Florida Chapter has proven once again that we are providing exciting programs and leadership for Central Florida?s financial leaders. Your local Chapter Board and Committees have been busy over the summer planning an exciting year of events for you. Here is just a sample of what you will experience in 2007/2008:

• The ?Members Only Meeting? will be held on August 14, 2007.
• The ?Economic Outlook ? 2008? is scheduled for January 10, 2008.
• Our ?Financial Executive of the Year? event will be held on March 6, 2008.
• Your Chapter?s ?Career Services? Committee has planned several interesting events.
• New Sponsors and Speakers have already signed-up for the coming year and will be providing useful information and knowledge throughout the year.

       In addition, we have upgraded the meeting topics and speakers and have locked-in all of our meeting dates exclusively with The Grand Bohemian in downtown Orlando.

       Your participation in the Chapter is what drives its success. Remember:

• You currently belong to the most elite group of financial executives in Central Florida. Your Chapter has 118 members. Our chapter has one of the highest new member recruiting percentages of all FEI chapters. There is no other professional organization that can match your local Chapter; however, your involvement is necessary to maintain this leading position.
• Member participation brings new members. Your attendance at Chapter dinner meetings and participation in Chapter governance (via the Board or Committees) attracts other qualified individuals to join the Chapter. We welcome your active participation.
• Chapter Sponsors recognize your cachet ? we are continuing to receive inquiries from new sponsors and those wanting to move up to the next level.

       Most of the information that you need to know about the Chapter and the current year?s events is contained in this Directory and on your Chapter?s website (www.fei-centralflorida.org).

       The Central Florida FEI Chapter Board of Directors and Sponsors appreciate your participation in the Chapter?s activities and look forward to a successful year together. As a reminder, the web site for the 2007-2008 members? dues payments is www.fei-centralflorida.org.

       On behalf of the Board and Officers of FEI Central Florida,