ADVISORY COUNCIL OCTOBER 2009

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Food for thought…

BEYOND OUR SUN IS A BIG UNIVERSE…..

ANTARES IS THE 15TH BRIGHTEST STAR IN THE SKYIT IS MORE THAN 1000 LIGHT YEARS AWAY…..

NOW, TRY AND WRAP YOUR MIND AROUND THIS….

THIS IS A HUBBLE TELESCOPE ULTRA DEEP FIELDINFRARED VIEW OF COUNTLESS “ENTIRE” GALAXIES”

BILLIONS OF LIGHT YEARS AWAY

But BIGGER than it all…

1. Structure and Blueprint

• BOD – management• Structures to take FIA to the next level• Appointment of CEO• Branch and division structures• Role of the divisional chair• Membership committee• Remain challenge

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2. Communication• Thanks for your cooperation wrt sharing information• Effective communication• New IT system• Training to division and branch secretaries• General Communication• Website• General communication to member on FIA involvement and activities

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3. Image and influence

• Bespoke Communications• Industry Magazines• General press• Summit and other activities• Relationship with authorities• BUSA• Social responsibilities (involvement)

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4. INSETA

• Effectiveness of INSETA and lack of communication between FSB & Inseta• Regular FSB interaction• WFII / CIIBA / IAIS• Mike Schussler• TCF initiative

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5. Membership

• Fit and Proper – December 2009• RE1 & RE2 support• Practice management solutions• FIA “motion” to FSB from Advisory Council• Member benefits• Practice of the year• FIA awards• Legislation• Acord membership / Data Connectivity• ILLA• Calendar next year

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