news & updates

Leaders Recognition Society (LRS) deadline extended! Applications are due August 31.
**Please note: An early version of the LRS application form had an incorrect fax number. Forms should be faxed to 518-935-9232.**

• What is LRS? Click here to learn more about this prestigious group, and how to apply.
  
• Visit the awards section of the website for information about and applications for the 2010 WIFS Awards.

 2010 National Conference- Details and Registration!
The 2010 WIFS National Conference is taking place this October 21-23 in Boston. Visit the National Conference section of the website for information about speakers, the schedule, travel, hotel, and to register today!

The WIFS Conference is an energetic event, full of invigorating professional development opportunities for industry rookies and veterans alike. As the only financial industry conference by women, for women, the WIFS National Conference is unparalleled. Be in Boston this October and experience the vibrant energy and support of the WIFS community. 

The Membership Drive Contest is Back

Help WIFS continue to grow and win free conference registrations for yourself or your chapter.  The National Conference is a great opportunity for WIFS members to experience the awesome motivation that comes from interacting with hundreds of other powerful women in the industry. This contest can help you do just that. It’s a chance for you and/or your chapter to win FREE National Conference registrations based upon the number of new members you bring in. Click here for contest details.

Bring a Corporate Partner On Board, Get Rewards!  Announcing the Corporate Partner Referral Rewards Program for WIFS members
Help make WIFS a household name in the insurance and financial services industry! Support from Corporate Partners is important, to WIFS as well as to the companies that benefit from partnering with WIFS. Now is the time to introduce more Corporate Partners to the benefits of supporting WIFS. Refer your company, the companies that you do business with, or the companies that you think will benefit from the connection to WIFS members. For each referral you make, your or your chapter will be rewarded. Together, we can grow WIFS to 10,000 members strong! Click here for all the details on the referral rewards program.

Local Chapter Events around the Country Don't miss these events coming soon to a Chapter near you!

Nashville, TN- July 15- The Perfect Pair- a women's networking event with food and wine pairing. Email the chapter for more information.
Portland, OR- July 15- Lunch & Learn- Beyond Networking: Secrets of Top Performers - See the Portland website for details.
Utah- July 14- Summer Social- "A Working Woman's Guide to Success" - Email the chapter for more information.

Would you like your chapter event listed? Email the details to the national office!

June issue of the WIFS eNewsletter

 In this issue: 

• The latest National Conference details (page 1)
• Contest announcements- win free conference registrations and more! (pages 5-6)
• WIFS Member Profile (page 4)
• The all new webinar schedule - June through December (page 3)
  
• News from the Board (page 2)
• Management tips and tools for growth (page 5)
• More!

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