The Chicago Chapter Board invites participation by interested members on our committees as members or as chairpersons.  The committees plan our programs.  Committees also work with the TEI National committees to provide input and assistance on responses to legislation and regulations.  Committee chairs participate in our periodic Chapter Board meetings.  This is a great way to become more involved at the Chapter and National levels of TEI.  Interested members should contact Matt Patterson at matthew.patterson@gatx.com.  We will soon be setting committee assignments for the fiscal year beginning July 2010, so please let Matt know of any desire to participate.  

 Many of us just finished the annual performance evaluation process and goal setting for 2010.  How many of you encouraged your managers to keep up with a targeted amount of CPE/CLE and professional development?  Membership in TEI Chicago Chapter is a most affordable and effective way to meet such goals.  Membership requirements and application forms and information can be found at TEI.org.  New members can grow professionally and technically by joining Chapter committees and assisting with technical submissions and program planning.

  If you are unemployed and would like assistance in your search for a permanent position, know of a senior tax position opening, or have something to contribute regarding employment assistance to fellow members, please contact one of the committee members.  You may contact Dennis Oleksy at denoleksy@hotmail.com, (847.585.2012), or Don Adler at dadler@cfindustries.com (847.307.2662).