The International Forum volunteer committees work directly with the Board of Directors on various aspects within the organization to sustain our integrity and purpose. The Forum President appoints Committee Chairs each January at the Forum Annual Meeting.
The Forum 2010 Committees include:
2011 Annual Meeting Program Planning Committee
Chair: Richard H. Linsday, CLU, AEP, ChFC
Staff contact: Mallory Gott
The Annual Meeting Program Planning Committee ensures the Forum continues to produce the highest quality meetings of interest to wealth transfer and creation specialists, emphasizing sharing, peer-to-peer interaction and enhanced use of the life insurance products as a wealth management and preservation model.
Annual Meeting Industry Partners Committee
Chair: Warren Steinborn
Staff contact: Mary Murrill
The Annual Meeting Industry Partners Committee leads efforts to identify, contact and present sponsorship opportunities to current and potential industry partners. Additionally, the committee ensures appropriate recognition and expressions of gratitude for industry partner exhibitors and assists staff with relationship-building efforts.
Communications Committee
Chair: Stephen M. Thaler, CLU
Staff contact: Tracy Schorle
The Communications Committee works to clearly identify and articulate the identity of The International Forum. The committee uses findings from Forum research to assist the strategic decisions of the association and works to discover new ways to effectively disseminate information to Forum members and prospective members.
Executive Committee
Michael J. O’Donnel, President
Staff contact: Kathleen M. Bell
The Executive Committee ensures that The International Forum is governed and managed effectively. The committee acts for, and discharges, routine administrative functions of the Board between regular meetings of the Board, reporting promptly to the Board all actions taken.
Study Group Committee
Chair: Chris Baker
Staff contact: Meghan Orsi
The Study Group Committee will be working in 2010 to initiate and develop The International Forum's new initiative to form a Forum-based Study Group. This new initiative was received with great enthusiasm at the 2010 Annual Meeting and looks to be a great addition to the benefits of Forum membership as we move forward.
Finance & Audit Committee
Chair: Richard H. Linsday, CLU, AEP, ChFC
Staff contact: Meghan Orsi
The Finance and Audit Committee reviews the finances of the Forum and assists the Board of Directors in setting budget parameters. Additionally, the committee reviews investment and asset allocation policy and serves to maintain the safety of the Forum’s assets in light of current economic conditions.
Membership Committee
Chair: Peter F. Hibbard, CLU, ChFC, APM
Staff contact: Meghan Orsi
The Membership Committee develops a membership model that reflects shared values, common interests and synergy for life insurance producers. The committee uses data and analysis from membership research to formulate the membership model.
Nominating Committee
Chair: Clarke Langrall Jr., LUTCF, CEPA
Staff contact: Meghan Orsi
The Nominating Committee ensures the association is governed and managed effectively. The committee identifies potential presidents and directors for consideration by the membership at the 2011 Annual Meeting. Additionally, the committee develops orientation of board members to include roles, responsibilities, headquarter relationships and the leadership development series.