CPBI Saskatchewan Regional Conference: SEASONED & SOUND. In This Issue

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1 February 2013 In This Issue CPBI Saskatchewan Regional Conference: Seasoned & Sound Conference Sponsorship Opportunities March Luncheons Speaker Change Student Membership: Win $500 Membership Advantages CPBI Saskatchewan Visits SAHRP Fall 2012 Events in Review Feedback CPBI Saskatchewan News CPBI Saskatchewan Regional Conference: SEASONED & SOUND The CPBI Saskatchewan Regional Council is pleased to announce that it will host its third annual regional conference on April 17 & 18, 2013, at the Delta Bessborough Hotel in Saskatoon. A Recipe for Sound Professional Development Ingredients: 1. Take one CPBI Saskatchewan Regional Conference. 2. Add the seasoned wisdom of speakers representing the best and brightest within their field. 3. Mix in sound advice that will enhance your own understanding of pensions and benefits. 4. Sprinkle with human resources and investment best practices. 5. Fold gently with a delectable variety of breakout sessions pertaining to your fields. 6. Serve with an array of flavorful networking and socializing opportunities with your peers and other industry professionals. Yield: An event that is enlightening, exciting, educational, and on the cutting edge of the latest trends in the industry! World-class professional development right here at home. We're spicing it up in Saskatoon!

2 Volunteer Opportunities CPBI Saskatchewan Council Committees: Communication Professional Development Programs Conference Planning Sponsorship & Membership Finance & Audit Governance & Nominating Conference registration is now open. Book today to save on your conference registration fee. For complete details, please see the full Brochure and Registration Form under Upcoming Events on our website at CE Credits. This conference qualifies for 7.5 Continuing Education credits from the Insurance Council of Saskatchewan (one credit per hour). Credits will be requested from the Alberta Insurance Council. Historic Charm Awaits at Saskatoon s Delta Bessborough Hotel! Saskatoon's most distinguished landmark has been extensively and beautifully restored and is a celebration of the city's heritage since The hotel is as elegant and architecturally stunning as ever! It provides the perfect setting for the 2013 CPBI Saskatchewan Regional Conference. Conference Sponsorship Opportunities Promote your organization to a dedicated and diverse group of benefits, pension, investments, and human resource professionals in the Saskatchewan region. Diamond Conference Sponsorship Package A: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Breakfast & Luncheon - $5,000 Package B: Thursday, April 18, 2013 Breakfast & Luncheon - $5,000 These premier packages offer a unique opportunity to showcase your company first thing in the morning at the breakfast as well as at the luncheon on the same day. In addition to all the regular rewards, it includes (1) VIP reserved table for your sponsored luncheon, (2) display booth or exhibitor table for promotional literature/draws, and (3) introduction of the luncheon speaker or performer by a representative of your company. Gold Conference Sponsorship Opening Keynote Plenary: Wednesday, April 17, $2,500 1st Day Afternoon Plenary: Thursday, April 18, $2,500 2nd Day Afternoon Plenary: Thursday, April 18, $2,500 Showcase your company by sponsoring one of three keynote plenaries. In addition to all the regular rewards, it includes (1) display booth or exhibitor table for promotional literature/draws, and (2) introduction of the keynote speaker by a representative of your company. Silver Conference Sponsorship Breakout Sessions - $1,500 Each Place your organization in the spot light by sponsoring one of four breakout sessions. Each breakout includes both the pension and benefits presentations, so you will reach all attendees. In addition to all the regular rewards, it includes the opportunity to introduce the breakout session speakers by a representative of your company. Bronze Conference Sponsorship Refreshment Breaks - $500 Each Attendees find the refreshment breaks between sessions to be both refreshing and an excellent opportunity for networking. This entitles your organization to all of the bronzelevel rewards, and is an excellent way to promote your organization throughout the conference. See the Conference Sponsorship Brochure under the Regions tab on our website at

3 CPBI Saskatchewan Regional Council Chairperson Doug Volk Teachers Superannuation Commission Vice-Chairperson Alana Shearer-Kleefeld Treasurer Glenda Schlosser City of Regina Secretary Trina Kistner Sun Life Financial National Board Rep. Bob Wilhelms Saskatchewan Blue Cross Council Members: John Hallett Public Employees Benefits Agency Christine Taylor Capital Pension and Benefits Narinder Kempa Rochelle Dobni March Luncheons Speaker Change The speaker and topic have been changed for our March luncheons as follows: Creating a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility Nevin Danielson Manager, Employee Development iqmetrix Wednesday, March 13, 2013 Luncheon at Hotel Saskatchewan, Regina Thursday, March 14, 2013 Luncheon at Radisson Hotel, Saskatoon Watch for more details! Student Membership: Win $500 Sign up for a free CPBI Student Membership* and get a chance to win $500! In Saskatchewan, the draw will be made on April 18, Go to this link to sign up: By becoming a CPBI Student Member you ll be able to: Get a head start over the competition by networking with key players in the pension, benefits and institutional investment industry Find internships, summer or entry level jobs in prominent companies Meet and converse with key business leaders and experts Volunteer at CPBI events Get discounted rates to CPBI events *To join under this membership category, an annual proof of full-time registration in a post-secondary university or college or registered vocational school or proof of graduation from post-secondary education within the last 2 years is required. Don Rowell CUMIS Group Ltd. Sylvia Rempel University of Saskatchewan Tony Whitworth Board of Trustees City of Saskatoon Bud Anderson 3sHealth Erin Conly Saskatchewan Healthcare Employees Pension Plan Membership Advantages Announcing A New Membership Advantage for CPBI Members CPBI is pleased to announce that the CPBI ADVANTAGE Program now gives CPBI members access to special discounts and promotions from Perkopolis. To benefit from Perkopolis discounts, CPBI Members will be required to create an account on the Perkopolis website and enter the special CPBI promo code. For more information about the Perkopolis Program and all CPBI Membership Advantages, please visit the Member tab on our website: Have You Renewed Your CPBI Membership for 2013? If you have not already renewed your CPBI membership, we invite you to renew your membership online.

4 Thank-you to our Program Sponsors! Gold Aon Hewitt CIBC Mellon Great West Life Mercer Saskatchewan Blue Cross Silver Desjardins Financial Security Industrial Alliance Manulife Financial Standard Life Sun Life Financial CPBI Saskatchewan Visits SAHRP On October 18, 2012, the CPBI Saskatchewan Region participated in the Saskatchewan Association of Human Resource Professionals (SAHRP) conference by setting up a booth at the conference tradeshow. A variety of materials were made available to SAHRP delegates about CPBI, including our calendar of events and membership brochures. Two-for-one luncheon passes were also given out. A draw for a free pass to the 2013 CPBI Saskatchewan Regional Conference was made. Congratulations to Kim Groff for winning the draw! PHOTOS: Rochelle Dobni (left) and Christine Taylor (right), from CPBI Saskatchewan Regional Council, at the SAHRP conference tradeshow on October 18, Fall 2012 Events in Review Pension Plan Administration Certificate (PPAC) 3 The PPAC 3 course was successfully held on September 17 21, 2012 in Regina. The Marketing Revolution: What You Need to Know About an Interconnected World October 17 & 18, 2012 Jeph Maystruck thoroughly engaged attendees and encouraged a rapport, not only through his knowledge and lively presentation style, but also by tossing a lottery ticket and candy bar to anyone who asked a question! He helped us understand what has happened to marketing and why we are going through an information revolution. He took us on a fascinating tour of the online world of the pension and benefits industry, explored interesting case-studies, and presented a go-forward strategy. Benefits, Beyond the Basics November 6 & 7, 2012 The Benefits, Beyond the Basics 2-day seminar was held in Saskatoon in It provided a comprehensive framework intended to enhance the attendees' understanding of benefits. Topics included: roles and responsibilities, claims administration, flexible benefits and flexible spending accounts, funding, emerging issues, total compensation/total rewards. Over 20 delegates were in attendance and the feedback from attendees was very positive.

5 Stop the Insanity: Take a Proactive Approach to Managing Employee Health November 13 & 15, 2012 With Einstein's definition of insanity ( When you continue to do the same thing and get the same unsatisfactory results ) in mind, Susan Brown of Mercer encouraged a shift from a reactive approach to managing illness to a proactive approach to managing health. A case study was used to demonstrate the benefits and outline the requirements to include wellness in health and benefit programs. Trustee Development Program The Trustee Development Program was successfully held on December 4-6, 2012 in Regina. Contact Us Web site: saskatchewan@cpbiicra.ca Feedback Let us know if you like this newsletter or if you have ideas for things we can do to improve future issues. Please send your comments to: saskatchewan@cpbi-icra.ca Founded in 1960, the Canadian Pension & Benefits Institute is a national, not-for-profit organization. Our mission is to provide our members the opportunity to participate in high quality, cost effective education and networking forums focused on the exchange of information and analysis of best practices related to pensions, employee benefits and investments, at the national and regional levels, across Canada.