1. April 3, 2019 www.AZRIMS.ORG #friendariskmanager
Welcome
April 3, 2019
#friendariskmanager
Please no soliciting

2. Mission Statement and Goals
The Arizona Central Chapter of RIMS exists:
To foster a diverse and highly skilled culture for the advancement of the Arizona Risk Management Profession to our members, students and business community through educational development, resources and networking opportunities.

3. 2019/2020 Chapter Events/Meetings
Wednesday – April 3 – Chapter Luncheon – University Club
April 28 – May 1 - RIMS National Conference – Boston, MA
May (date TBD)
Wednesday – June 5 – Risk Manager’s Luncheon Event – Topic to be announced
Wednesday – Sept 4 – Chapter Luncheon – University Club
September 9-11 – RIMS Western Regional Conference – Las Vegas, NV
Wednesday – November 6 – Chapter Luncheon – University Club
December 2019 – Annual Holiday Event – Date/Location TBD
2020 – SAVE THE DATE!!
Friday - March 27, 2020 – Annual Charity Golf Tournament – Biltmore CC

4. 2019 Upcoming Agenda
RIMS Conference – Boston – EChO Award Winner for Chapter Development – Let Risa or Sandy know if you are attending
Launch of New Chapter Website
If you have not received an please go to the site to set up your account. Very user friendly. If you are having trouble entering the site, contact Kevin Arnold and Sandy Little
Bring a Risk Manager to Lunch #friendariskmanager
We have lots of plans for 2019 and - We need your help! Please contact a Board member to get involved.

5. RIMS and AII - Scholarship Foundation Establishment
2018 RIMS enters into a strategic partnership with AII.
Mission: In support of the RIMS Mission and the initiative for the development of Risk Management and Insurance educational resources in Arizona – RIMS (in connection with AII) will provide seed money with proceeds from the Annual Golf Tournament for the establishment of a Scholarship Program for the pursuit of the Risk Management Discipline in Arizona.
Reason: To cultivate and grow our discipline right here in Arizona (and ultimately in support of Arizona Workforce Development.)
Details: Program, board selection and recipient criteria are in the early development stages.
We have contacted and engaged a number of individuals to assist with establishment of the program; there will be more details as the program develops. We will keep the Chapter apprised as we progress.

6. RIMS MARKETPLACE *ASSOCIATE PARTNERS, PLEASE SHARE YOUR EVENTS AND INFORMATION HERE. *RISK MANAGERS, PLEASE TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE RESOURCES.

7. Branch Muller is currently the Director of Risk Management and Safety for Shamrock Foods Company. Shamrock specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of quality food and food-related products through a family of companies, including Shamrock Foods – one of the Top 10 largest foodservice distributors, and Shamrock Farms – one of the largest family-owned and operated dairies nationwide. Branch has over 30 years of Risk Management and Safety experience. He has degrees in Safety and Education and a Master’s in Organizational Management. He holds the following designations: Certified Safety Professional (CSP); Certified Risk Manager (CRM); and Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST). In 2002, Branch won the Safety Professional of the Year (SPY) award. He has spoken many times at national conferences. Branch and his wife Christine lead and host a weekly small group from their church with an average of 20 attendees, as well as serving as Safety & Security Volunteers at their church each weekend and during special events.
Jeremy Terpstra is the Distribution Director (Americas) for Seeing Machines’ Guardian solution. Seeing Machines has been around for over 20 years and is now a world leader in driver monitoring systems (DMS); specializing in computer vision algorithms designed into technologies for safer roads, rails and airways.
Jeremy has a bachelor’s degree in organizational management and been with Seeing Machines for over 7 years. He is currently focused on offering the Guardian solution to commercial fleets within North and South America, and off-highway applications globally via partnerships with Caterpillar and Progress Rail.