2022

July / August

President's Message

Diversity & Inclusion Group (DIG) Update

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Registration for the 2022 FUSION Event is underway and only 10 seats remain! Please review the information below and register today to secure your seat at this inspirational event:

Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Speaker: Colette Carlson
Location: Fox Cities Performing Arts Center (PAC) | Downtown Appleton
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM (Registration begins at 1:00 PM)

Click here to register!

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Our DIG Virtual Book Club Series is still planned for spring 2023. We will read and discuss Atomic Habits by James Clear.

Click here to check out purchase options (hardcover, paperback, audiobook, etc.)

Peer Group Update

Our summer meeting, open to FEI Members, will be held on Thursday, August 25th from 2:00 - 4:30 PM at Keller in Kaukauna. There will also be a teleconference option for those who cannot attend in person. Help create the agenda by submitting your recommended topics within your online registration.

Keller | Kaukana Click here to register! This meeting is eligible for 3 CPE credits to those that attend the entire meeting in person and sign the CPE attendance sheets. *FEI Members that participate via teleconference on 8/25 will not be eligible to receive CPE credit. The Fall Peer Group Meeting will be held virtually via Zoom on Thursday, 12/15, from 2:00 - 4:30 PM. Click here to register early!
2:00 — 4:30 PM Thursday, December 15, 2022

Keller | Kaukana

Click here to register! This meeting is eligible for 3 CPE credits to those that attend the entire meeting in person and sign the CPE attendance sheets. *FEI Members that participate via teleconference on 8/25 will not be eligible to receive CPE credit.

The Fall Peer Group Meeting will be held virtually via Zoom on Thursday, 12/15, from 2:00 - 4:30 PM. Click here to register early!

Membership Update

Fiscal year 2022-2023 began on July 1st, and our FEI Executive Committee and strategic partners have been developing an exciting, informative, and unique lineup of events, speakers, venues, and learning opportunities. We're pleased to welcome six members to our chapter below and have included the link to the complete membership update here.

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Jackie Bartanen
CFO, Amerhart Ltd.
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Ryan Bittner
CFO, BCI Burke
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Matt Lensmire
VP of Finance, WEL Companies, Inc.
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Patrick Rentmeester
Corporate Controller, Sadoff Iron & Metal Company
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Christine Sanborn
VP of Finance, Greater Green Bay YMCA
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Tracy Weyenberg
Finance Director - Tax, Fincantieri Marine Group
2022—2023

Events & Program Schedule Updates

Please reserve the afternoon of Wednesday, September 21st, on your calendars for our first 2022-2023 chapter meeting! The event will be held at St. Norbert College Bemis Conference Center from approximately 2:00 - 6:00 PM. A separate communication will be sent via email confirming the details and additional September events in the coming weeks.

The FEI Executive Committee and Strategic Partners are developing the 2022-2023 content and speakers, which will be incorporated into program schedules and distributed on August 31, 2022. Please watch for a communication and visit the homepage of the chapter's website after release for developments.

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