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Institute of Management Accountants – Packerland Chapter
Reservations: If you would like to attend this month's meeting, please email Matt Laha by Thrusday, September 13th with your reservation and dinner choice.
Phillip Mikulsky Bio Phillip Mikulsky is currently Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer of Integrys Energy Group, a holding company with subsidiaries actively involved in the energy industry. Integrys Energy Group, Inc. is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Mikulsky began his career with Wisconsin Public Service Corporation in 1971. He spent 5 years in the Systems Planning Department and was head of the System Operating Department for 20 years. Phil was promoted to Vice President - Development for WPS Resources Corporation in 1995, with responsibility for strategically developing and operating two nonregulated subsidiaries, WPS Energy Services, Inc. (serving as Chief Executive Officer) and WPS Power Development, Inc. (serving as President). In 2004, Phil moved to the holding company as Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer responsible for all M&A activity, merger integration, Strategic Planning, Business Performance, and Project Support Services. Mr. Mikulsky received a Bachelor of Science degree in Electric Engineering with minors in English and Math from the University of Wisconsin - Madison in 1971.
Editor: Ann Lor, UW-Green Bay.
Date: September 16, 2008 Time: Fellowship: 5:15 p.m. Dinner Meeting: 6:15 p.m.
Location: St. Brendan’s Address: 234 S. Washington, Green Bay Phone: (920) 884-8484 Topic: Management and Accountant Relationship pre and post-Enron Speaker: Phillip Mikulsky, Executive Vice President
Organization: Integrys Energy Group
Website: http://www.integrysgroup.com/
Dinner Prices: $20- Members, $25- Non Members, $10- Students
Dinner Choices: Shepherds Pie, Wick Low Pork Tenderloin, Pecan Chicken
September 2008
Inside this Edition:
Speaker Bio 1 Seminar Directions 2 Savvy Generation Y Hiring Strategies 3 2 Great Seminar in 1 Day 4-5 President Message 6 Student Page 8 Dates to Remember 10
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Directions: From Green Bay From US 141/Dousman St. going toward N. Pearl St., turn right onto N. Pearl St., Turn left onto W. Walnut St. /WI-29, turn right onto S. Washington St. and end at 234 S. Washington St., Green Bay, WI 54301.
Current Members: To report changes to email or mail
addresss
Please contact : Alison Hendrickson @
920-617-6102 OR [email protected]
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Savvy Generation Y Hiring Strategies
Members of the so-called Generation Y, also known as Millennials, are the labor pool from which
companies will draw most of their employees in the coming years. To gain insight into what matters most to
these individuals when it comes to their jobs, Robert Half International and Yahoo! HotJobs recently
commissioned a national survey of more than 1,000 workers, ranging in age from 21 to 28. Based on those
findings, here are some tactics you can use to bolster your recruitment efforts among the Millennial
generation:
Show them the money. Asked to rank the importance of 11 factors relating to job opportunities, Gen Y
survey respondents said salary is their most critical consideration. In response to another question, 33 percent
cited financial security as their top career concern. To ensure that your accounting firm’s starting salaries are
above or at least on par with competitors in your region, consult resources such as the Department of Labor’s
Bureau of Labor Statistics, the annual Salary Guides from Robert Half International and trade publications.
Offer attractive benefits. Gen Yers are drawn to employers who provide first-rate healthcare and
retirement benefits. They are acutely aware that healthcare costs continue rising sharply and that the Social
Security safety net may not be available to them later in life. Be proactive and promote your company’s
benefits programs during employment interviews and on your website.
Act now. Accustomed to instant results, Millennials don’t like to wait. Therefore, instead of offering
delayed rewards (such as the possibility of a raise or bonus after six months on the job), it’s better to make an
offer they can’t refuse upfront. Moreover, Gen Yers don’t want to wait three months for healthcare coverage
or a year to be vested in your 401(k) plan. Try to enroll them on or shortly after their start date.
Courtesy of Accountemps
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Brought to you by: PACKERLAND CHAPTER
INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS
Two Great Seminars in one day!!
Being a Bridge Builder 8:00am – 12:00pm
Arresting the Time Thieves
1:00pm – 5:00pm
Dr. Becky Stewart-Gross, President and Founder of Building Bridges
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
The Meadows
850 Kepler Drive, Green Bay, WI (920) 465-6700
Being a Bridge Builder:
Have you ever found yourself at a stand still because you and a team member just can’t move past a conflict? Are differences of opinion holding you back from achieving success on a project? Find out how to move past these hurdles to reach a resolution that leaves you feeling more like teammates than opponents. Arresting the Time Thieves: Do you ever run out of time to get everything accomplished? Are you constantly running behind, seeking extensions, or burning the midnight oil to meet deadlines? If so, this seminar is for you! In today’s world of constant commotion, it seems like we are always running a few steps behind. Find out how to gain control over your time, rather than letting your time control you. Presenter:
Dr. Becky Stewart-Gross founded Building Bridges and has served as president since 1987. She has over twenty years of business experience and earned her Ph.D. from Michigan State University. Her educational background also includes an M.A. in Communication and a B.A. in Business. She has authored several management books and consults with various companies in the areas of management and leadership.
Becky’s achievements include being a 2004 American Business Award Finalist, receiving the Michigan State University’s Emerging Leaders Award, the YWCA Women of Achievement Award, Outstanding Teacher Award from Aquinas College, and the Young Community Leaders of American Publications Award. She is a member of National Speakers Association, American Society of Training and Development, and Management Women, Inc. She also serves on the board of the Professional Society for Sales and Marketing Training.
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** Participants attending the full day session will receive a discounted price from the cost
of the two individual sessions.
Who Should Attend:
Any employee, supervisor or manager of all ages, experience or occupations. For Additional Information Contact: Kathy Adams McIntosh, CMA (920) 499-7605 [email protected] Matthew Laha (715) 524-7306 [email protected]
Registration:
Seating is limited. Last day to register is November 11, 2008. Registration for each half day session is $75 or $125 for the full day. Mail registration form and a check payable to IMA-Packerland Chapter to:
Attn: Matthew Laha
100 MBC Drive Shawano, WI 54166
REGISTRATION FORM
Participant's Name and Title
Company Name
Address, City, State and Zip
Telephone and E-Mail Morning Session only $75 Afternoon Session only $75 Full Day - Both Sessions $125
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Welcome back! It’s been a great summer, but I’m ready to get back into the routine of fall. Vacations are over. Kids are back in school. There’s something both sad and comforting about this time of year. One of the routines we have to look forward to is getting back in the swing of our monthly dinner meetings. Catching up with old friends and making some new ones, as well as gaining some professional insight and earning CPE credit can enrich us in more ways than one could imagine. We have a great line up of speakers for you to listen to and learn from this year. We are also bringing Dr. Becky Stewart-Gross in for a seminar in November which you can attend as either a half day session or receive a discount for the full day. Your board members have spent the summer putting together the 2008-2009 programs. If you get a chance, let your board members know you appreciate their hard work over the summer. Without them, none of this would be possible. I look forward to seeing you soon! ~ Kathy~
Providing Tax, Audit, Accounting & Financial Management Services to Businesses & Individuals.
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President Kathy Adams McIntosh Secretary (vacant) Treasurer Rick Dejardin VP-Administration Alison Hendrickson Past President Immediate Bob Hieronimczak Director of Meetings Matthew Laha Director of Employment Eric Fehlhaber Director of Membership David Wilson Director of Newsletter Ann Lor Director of Program Booklet (vacant) Director of Public Relations Greg Franda
T h a n k Y o u !
We would like to recognize these sponsors for their generous donations and support in making our annual golf outing a success.
o Dale Ducat, CPA – Restaurant Gift Certificates o Bilotti’s Pizza Garden – Gift Certificate o Wilco Cabinets – Corian Surface Saver o BE’s Vending – Beverage Holders o Morning Glory Dairy – Golf Balls o Green Bay Packaging – Golf Balls o Schenck Business Solutions – Brief Case o Cellcom - $50 Gift Certificate o 7-UP Bottling - $40 Restaurant Gift Certificate o Victor Doenges, Agent, New York Life – Shirts o Anchor Coupling – Cap and T-shirt o Hilly Haven Golf Course – Gift Certificate o Bately CPA LLC – Gas Gift Card o Tom Lemense – Golf Balls
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Hey Students! We’re trying something new this year by adding a student section to our monthly newsletter. Students from all area schools are encouraged to get involved with our local chapter. This is a perfect opportunity for you to network with potential employers as well as gaining professional insight from other accounting professionals. We have monthly meetings that you are encouraged to attend. The meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month with each meeting discussing different topics. We have a great line up of speakers and I know you will enjoy many of them. To name a few, we have speakers discussing about the Packer’s finances, experiences in owning a franchise restaurant, and protecting yourself from identity theft. Every month I will send out our monthly meeting topics and locations. The format of the dinner meeting is: Networking……………………………………5:15 p.m Dinner……………………………………….. 6:15 p.m Meeting………………………………………..7:00 p.m Adjournment…………………………………..8:00 p.m
Student………………………………………$10 Regular Member……………………………….$20 Guest…………………………………………...$25 In addition to dinner meetings, you can also get involved by sharing ideas, internship/job experiences, college experience in our monthly newsletter in our student page. This page is designed specifically for students so please submit resourceful experiences to share with your fellow students. Ann Lor UW-Green Bay Student [email protected]
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Monthly Meetings Speaker: Topic: Location: September 16, 2008: Phillip Mikulsky Mangement/Accountant Relationship St. Brendan’s October 21, 2008: Rep. John Nygren Current Government Business Priorities Mackinaw’s November 18, 2008: Dr. Becky Stewart Conflict/Time Management The Meadows November 18, 2008: Fredrick Monique Global Marketplace The Meadows December 16, 2008: Ron Hammen Identity Theft Titletown Brewing January 20, 2009 Cynthia Esterling Alternative Financing for Small Business Rock Garden February 17, 2009 Vicki Vanieuwenhoven Accounting in Sports Industry Eagle’s Nest March 17, 2009 Kurt Mueller Evolution Of Retirement Plan Investing River’s Bend April 21, 2009 Gary Fehlhaber Finance & Accounting Career Development Eve’s Supper Club May 19, 2009 Ken Schauer Owning and Running a Franchise Legends of Depere *************STUDENT NIGHT: October 21, 2008 and February 17, 2009****************************
Trivia What companies merged to from Enron?
Please bring your answer with you to the September meeting and you could win a prize!
Thank you to our Newsletter advertisers:
• Bately CPA, LLC Brien Bately [email protected] • Foremost Farms Tom Lemense [email protected] • Jefferson Wells Melissa Helgerson [email protected] • Lakeland College Erin Kohl [email protected] • Megtec Francine Enright [email protected] • Schenck Business Roz Barker [email protected] • Wilco Cabinets Bob Hieronimczak [email protected]
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IMA Vision Statement: "The world's leading association for management accounting and finance professionals.”
IMA Mission Statement: About the IMA
"To provide a dynamic forum A non-profit organization, founded in 1919 and led by its members, for management accounting the IMA has become the leading voice in accounting, financial and and finance professionals to information management executives and an invaluable source of develop and advance their professional, nearly 200 developments for the organization's approximately careers through certification, 67,000 members, chapters, and the companies for which its members work. research and practice We offer members career and professional support and development, education, development through educational programs, career resources, certification, networking, and the advocacy and the ability to exchange ideas and experience with fellow professionals. of the highest ethical and professional practice.
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You can check out past newsletters and a complete list of board members!
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