Thank you for considering a volunteer committee role within FICP. Volunteering with FICP is an ideal way to hone your leadership skills, interact with industry peers and contribute to the success of FICP programs and events.
We accept volunteers for the following committees throughout the year. As committee positions become available, we contact volunteers based on the committees' needs to fill those positions.
Comprised of FICP Meeting Planner Members only.
What is the process of being elected?
The Nominating Commitee will interview and nominate as many candidates as set forth by the current Board of Directors. This slate of candidates will be presented to the membership for general election at the FICP Annual Business Meeting. FICP will ask for a proxy vote from those members not in attendance at the annual meeting.
What positions are currently available on the board?
The positions available each year are dependent upon which positions are vacated by current directors who will be departing the following year.
How long will I be on the board?
You will be elected for a term of three years. Should you eventually become President, you would serve one additional year for a total of four years. All board members are eligible to be elected President (President-Elect), with top consideration going to board members who have served one year.
How much time will I spend on board activities?
The board meets four times a year (which includes a Board Meeting at the Annual Conference). These Board meetings typcially last three days.
In addition to your time at the Board Meeting, you will be required to spend individual time performing the responsibilities of your assigned office. Bear in mind, the FICP Headquarters Office is at your disposal in providing the support and back-up staff/work for your board responsibility.
Requirements of FICP Board Candidates:
- You must be an FICP meeting planner member in good standing for a minimum continuous two-year period
- Board members must be able to maintain their corporate and/or meeting planning responsibilities as well as their FICP Board responsibilities
- Successful board members are those who are highly organized, able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and committed to quality
- A candidate must have the full support of their company's management, since an FICP Board position requires additional work, travel and expense
- A candidate should have a total of five years of work experience in the meeting planning industry
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If you have any questions about joining the Board of Directors, or if you would like to speak with a past FICP Board member, please contact FICP Headquarters at 312.245.1023 or info@ficpnet.com.
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Comprised of FICP Hospitality Partners only.
Eligibility
- You are an active hospitality partner, having been accepted to be an FICP Hospitality Partner and having paid the annual dues
- You have attended at least three FICP Annual Conferences prior to applying
- At least 50% of your sales efforts include Financial and Insurance market segments
- You and your company commit to attending 4 FICP Board meetings and the Annual Conference at your own expense each year
- You have not served on the HPC in the previous two years
Application Process
- Deadline for application: April 30 of the year prior to when you wish to serve on the committee
- Send an e-mail or letter to FICP confirming that you meet all of the above eligibility requirements (please indicate the three most recent FICP Annual Conferences that you have attended) and why you would like to serve on the HPC
- FICP will communicate with the Chairperson of the HPC who will follow up with you
- The HPC and the FICP Board must approve your candidacy
Role of the HPC
At the request of the Board, the HPC provides advice and guidance on relevant topics and issues of the Association. The HPC listens to the needs and concerns of the hospitality partners, communicates these to the Board and assists in finding resolution that is mutually beneficial to FICP, its members and hospitality partners. The HPC is a strategic partner with FICP in creating and managing the vision and direction for future years. The HPC participates in joint sessions with the FICP Board of Directors.
Composition & Term
Seven committee members each serve a three-year term. A staggered rotation ensures that two new candidates join the committee each year. The HPC strives to include a wide range of hospitality partners on the committee, including international and US-based suppliers, Chain hotels, Independent properties, Tourism Bureaus, Destination Management Companies, Airlines, Cruise Lines and various official tourism marketing organizations (NTOs, CVBs, DMOs etc.).
HPC Chairperson - one-year mandate, normally in the second year on the HPC. Selected by the outgoing HPC Chairperson in consultation with the FICP Board of Directors. Acts as the key liaison between the HPC and the Board of Directors. Responsibilities also include communicating with the HP mail list through regular NewsNet e-mail bulletins, addressing issues as they arise and guiding the HP Committee for the year.
Past Chairperson - major responsibilities include serving as an advisor or "counselor" to the current HPC Chairperson as well as working on special projects as assigned.
Design Team Member - the HPC recommends to the President-Elect a member to participate on the Annual Conference Design Team to assist in creating a vibrant and exciting conference.
Marketplace Representative - the HPC recommends to the President-Elect a member to work with FICP Headquarters to plan and implement the Marketplace at the Annual Conference; its main focus is to provide for one-on-one networking between planners and hospitality partners.
Three HPC members - will collaborate with the Board and/or FICP Headquarters on specific assignments. They may include enhancing the Web site's effectiveness; increasing membership; increasing planners' awareness and attendance at the Education Forum and Annual Conference; enhancing the Sponsorship Program for the Education Forum and Annual Conference.
In addition, all members should become familiar with the other HPC members' roles to allow an easy transition of responsibility when the HPC members' terms expire.
Vacancies & Removals
A committee member can be asked to resign should the following situations occur and the departing member will be replaced for the remainder of their term.
- A change in job description that no longer focuses on Insurance and Financial Markets
- A change in job to an organization that does not meet the requirements to attend FICP Annual Conferences
- Absent from three consecutive Board meetings
- Unethical professional conduct
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This committee is made up of regional chairpersons, who represent all regions and ensure educational programming and administrative consistency among the different groups. This committee also recommends regional policies and guidelines to the Board of Directors.
Jennifer Dela-Cruz
RBC
Florine Edwards
FM Global
Shannon Gardiner
Aegon Canada
Jen Klosner
Thrivent Financial
Karen B. Knox
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC
Lindsay Maloni
MetLife
Briget Nelson
NFP Insurance Services
Carlin Putman
AIG VALIC & AIG Annuity
Lynn Schwandt
Thrivent Financial
Jennifer Sisk
Cole Real Estate Investments
Dan Tavrytzky
Southwest Conference Planners
Julie Zimmerman
Aviva USA
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This committee is comprised of meeting planners, hospitality partners who are presently involved with the host hotel, the host location or the Hospitality Partner Committee, and FICP Staff who are committed to designing an Annual Conference program that meets the needs of the current membership as well as showcases to its full advantage, the host hotel and location.
This team meets at the host hotel for a two-day intense brainstorming session from which comes the Annual Conference's theme, tentative program design and ideas for content and speakers, and new networking ideas. This committee may meet more than once, depending on the Program Chairperson of that year and whether it is felt that a second or follow-up meeting is required. This committee works with the President and the Staff Liaison, to oversee implementation of conference planners and policies. In any event, the design team members are kept abreast of the Annual Conference's program development and may be used for reference throughout the year.
2010 Annual Conference Design Team
Cindy Wheaton, CHAIR
Nationwide Financial Network
Bill Biegler
Bartha AV
Michael Burke
The Hanover Insurance Group
Brent Centlivre
Disney Resort Destinations
Sharon Chapman
Berkshire Life Insurance Company of America
Anne Erickson
Fontainebleu Miami Beach
Nancy Farmer
The Hanover Insurance Group
Lindsay Maloni
MetLife
Marianne Schmidhofer
GMCVB
Jerry Spencer
Bartha AV
Patrick Sullivan
PRA Destination Management New York
Val Tate
Convention Planning Services
Ellie Hurley
Staff Lead
Lydia Goessel
Staff Liaison - Education
Kim Walsh
Staff Liaison - Marketing
Laura Vanderbur
Staff Liaison - Meeting Logistics
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This committee is comprised of meeting planners, hospitality partners who are presently involved with the host hotel, the host location or the Hospitality Partner Committee, and FICP Staff who are committed to designing a Forum program that meets the needs of the current membership as well as showcases the host hotel and location.
This team meets for a two-day intense brainstorming session and works with the Vice President, Education and staff to determine the direction of the Forum, create the meeting theme, develop tentative program design and ideas for content and speakers, and work on new networking ideas. This committee only meets once but the design team members oversee implementation of Forum plans and policies.
2010 Education Forum Design Team
Jana Stern, CHAIR
ING
Kristine Aristide
John Hancock Financial Services
John Bettag
St. Louis CVB
Lynne Coyne
Manulife Financial
Michele Macchi
Hilton St. Louis
Carol Matthai
Monumental Life Insurance Company
Linda Shaw
The Hartford
Kim Sky
CNA Insurance
Dan Tavrytzky
Southwest Conference Planners
Laura Vanderbur
Staff Lead
Lydia Goessel
Education Staff Lead
Tracy Kuechl
Education Staff
Kim Walsh
Marketing Staff Lead
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This committee is made up of meeting planners and hospitality partners who provide input and guidance regarding Web site content and who ensure that content quality remains high. It also provides for overall communications and Web site strategic direction.
Laura Baukol
TIAA-CREF
Nicole Carlson
Securian Financial Group
Darlene Catan
Ovation Global DMC
Bill Hopkins
Hopkins Entertainment
Robin Hulsey
National Western Life
Laurel Rhoads McCarthy
Krisam Group
Grant Snider
JPdL Toronto
Nicole Nelles
Staff Liaison
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Chaired by the VP Education, this committee is comprised of 6-8 members representing insurance and financial services planners as well as hospitality partners. The goal of this committee is to increase the value of FICP through education to both meeting planners and hospitality partners. It is responsible for the educational programs put forth by the association, including oversight of the Education Forum and Annual Conference Design Teams.
This committee provides guidance and direction for the association's educational activities by overseeing the development of new potential learning initiatives and exploring new ways to support the professional growth of members. The committee also reviews current educational offerings and identifies potential new programming and delivery mechanisms.
Colleen Brzozowski
Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
Jeff Leggett
Cooperators Insurance
Jennifer Squeglia
RLC Events
Jana Stern
ING
Liza Visser
Million Dollar Round Table
Lydia Goessel
Education Staff Lead
Tracy Kuechl
Education Staff
Kim Walsh
Marketing Staff Lead
Katie Ehrhardt
Marketing Staff
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Chaired by the VP Membership, this committee is comprised of members representing insurance and financial services planners as well as hospitality partners. The goals of this committee is to welcome new members, assist with membership drives, advise on membership recruitment programs, and explore ideas to ensure that FICP membership is a valued experience.
The committee works to identify prospects in the insurance and financial services planner markets, as well as hospitality partner prospects. It makes recommendations regarding dues rates, membership requirements/criteria, and the membership marketing plan. It also provides input on the mentoring program and on the first-timers' orientation at the Annual Conference.
Brett Barrowman
American Fidelity Assurance
Bob Beach
Destination Hotels and Resorts
Dene Bon
AIG
Kelly Clement
The Townsend Hotel
Judith Dill
KSL Resorts
Jean James
Capers DMC
Kelli Livers
ForeThought Financial Group
Marcia Merando
Amy Mueller
General Casualty Insurance
Julie Stovroff
Preferred Hotel Group
Mark Swets
Staff Lead
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Chaired by the VP Sponsorship, this committee is comprised of 6-10 hospitality partners. The goal of the committee is to review the sponsorship program to provide a fair and objective process for identifying, retaining and recognizing sponsors in a way that is in the best interests of the association and that demonstrates value to sponsors for their participation.
This task force is responsible for balancing the association's financial initiatives and the hospitality partner community's initiatives. It will evaluate the sponsorship needs of the association and the effectiveness of sponsor recognition. This committee maintains a productive relationship with hospitality partners. Its current priority is to develop a revised and improved sponsorship program that is objective in nature and meets the ROI needs of hospitality partners.
Nancy Farmer, CHAIR
The Hanover Insurance Group
Doris Dallow
Krisam Group
Jack Gage
The Broadmoor
Katy Gettinger
Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Lori James
AZA Events
Martin Johnson
Montage Deer Valley
Joyce Landry
Landry & King
Isabel Mahon
Fairmont Hotel & Resorts
Lindsay Maloni
MetLife
Danielle Garvey
Staff Lead
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