Spring Survey Results

Thanks to all members who responded to our Annual Spring Survey. We had over a 40% response rate with a number of very helpful comments from the respondents.  The opinions of our members are appreciated.  Using the results of the survey, the SWOAFP Executive Committee has put together a solid slate of topics based on the interest level. From the survey, we confirmed the meeting time and locations are preferable for the majority of our members and that there is not a strong sentiment to change our association name at this time.

AFP Regional Officers’ Meeting

SWOAFP President Sarah Burton and Vice President Steve Skerl attended the AFP Regional Officers’ Meeting in Washington DC July 19 through July 20, 2002 . They took part in the educational sessions and roundtable discussions with officers from other regional associations from around the country and have brought back a number of ideas on ways to enhance the SWOAFP.

SWOAFP First Place Idea Fair Winner at the AFP Regional Officers’ Meeting

For the first time, the SWOAFP submitted an entry in the annual Idea Fair held at the Regional Officers’ Meeting.  Regional associations present ideas they have implemented during the previous year in various categories.  Attendees then rate who they believe presented the best idea.  The SWOAFP submitted its Annual Member Survey in the “Other” category and President Sarah Burton made a presentation to the attendees.  The SWOAFP used the Annual Member Survey in 2001 to develop meeting topics for the 2001/2002 season, contributing to the 15% increase in attendance at our meetings last year. 

The SWOAFP won First Place for our submission.  The award will be displayed at the September meeting.

Career Opportunities

Remember – this website has a “Career Opportunities” page for posting open positions. Contact Bob Mauch to post a position. (bmauch@swoafp.org).

Our first meeting of the 2002/2003 season will be held on Wednesday, September 18 at the Doubletree Sharonville/Blue Ash.  Michael Gallanis of Treasury Strategies, Inc, will present “Treasury Outsourcing”.  Mr. Gallanis is a national speaker and top authority on treasury issues.  For more information on this and future meetings, check out our 2002/2003 Calendar Page.