Welcome

Welcome to the Detroit Chapter of the International Society of Employee Benefit Specialists (ISCEBS)!  We hope you will join us in 2019 as we continue to create dynamic professional and social opportunities in the Detroit Chapter ISCEBS. 

Plans for 2019

The 2019 Detroit and Southeast Michigan Membership Challenge has begun, and we are actively seeking new members and volunteers, and asking all current members to renew. If you are not yet a member, we invite you to join! ISCEBS offers affordable membership rates, including discounted rates for those who are retired and between successes.  Students have the choice of joining the Society and Chapter, or the Chapter only.  A growing membership means strengthened educational and social programs for you!  There are educational and social events, board meetings and committees (both in Detroit and at the ISCEBS headquarters in Brookfield, Wisconsin) whose activities give you an opportunity to interact with your peer professionals.  You will build your career, your brand, and your benefits community all at the same time.
 
We are making plans for three educational programs in 2019. Do you have an idea(s) on this topic and want to participate?  We’d like to hear from you!  We also host complimentary social events after work at a local pub or restaurant around town. The first social event will be scheduled for March. Members and non-members are welcome! Watch for upcoming announcements of these and other events, and follow us at:

• Chapter Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2829059
• Chapter Website: http://cebsdet.org/

We’d like to introduce your new 2019 Detroit Chapter ISCEBS Board! 

• President, Nick Zambardi, CEBS 
• Vice President, Rhonda Van Tiflin, CEBS
• Treasurer, Marie Williams, CEBS
• Secretary, Linda Catanzaro, CEBS
• Past President, Anita Jursek, CEBS
• Board Member & College Outreach Chairperson: Clarisse Andrus, CEBS
• Board Member, Robin Basil, CEBS
• Board Member, Joanne Green, CEBS
• Board Member, George Sutton, CEBS
• Audit Committee Chairperson: Gerald Wernette, CEBS

Highlights of 2018:
For those who missed the 2018 Annual Detroit Chapter ISCEBS Meeting and holiday dinner in December, we’d like to take a moment to share with you the Chapter’s 2018 highlights and accomplishments as we continue to build our successes in 2019:

• Our Detroit Chapter membership is large and active! A sign that that the information, education and networking from ISCEBS is more valuable than ever to those of us in the benefit industry and with the CEBS brand. 
• ISCEBS membership includes free access to IFEBP webinars – some the best information available in the entire benefits community!
• We conducted three successful educational programs:

1. Executive Benefits - Identifying and Solving the Need
2. 2018 Mercer Compensation Survey Results
3. Voluntary Benefits - Colonial Life 

• Hosted two Social & Networking Events in the Detroit metropolitan area.
• We recognized RPA, GBS, CMS and CEBS graduates, and purchased gifts for them.
• Confirmed the Chapter’s finances are on solid ground with consistently high reserves in the bank.
• Many of our Chapter members, volunteers and officers participated in and attended ISCEBS forums and seminars including:

1. ISCEBS Volunteer Forums in Brookfield, Wisconsin
2. Annual ISCEBS Symposium in Boston

• Detroit Chapter co-hosted an All-Michigan Happy Hour and networking event at the 2018 ISCEBS Symposium. 
• Completed successful succession planning for 2019 Officers and Directors.

At the Annual Meeting, we took a moment to recognize and thank the many professionals who volunteered their time and talents on the Board. Sincere appreciation was expressed to the 2018 leadership team: 
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• Anita Jursek, CEBS –  President
• Nick Zambardi, CEBS - Vice President
• George Sutton, CEBS – Treasurer 
• Linda Catanzaro, CEBS – Secretary
• Don Watza, CEBS – Past President
• Clarisse Andrus, CEBS – Board Member & College Outreach Chairperson
• Board Member, Robin Basil, CEBS
• Board Member, Rhonda Van Tiflin, CEBS
• Gerald Wernette, CEBS – Audit Committee Chairperson

We’re looking forward to a stellar 2019!

Sincerely,

Anita L. Jursek, CEBS, CPE-Compliant
Detroit Chapter ISCEBS                     
2018 Chapter President