LICFE - President's Message - Long Island Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

Are you getting tired of the same old meeting type? Are we becoming predictable? It seems that when we began, everyone was pleased with the idea of a guest speaker plus a "Case of the Month" by one of our members.

It now seems that it is time to have some different style meetings sometimes, so we do not become, "Just another organization." So here is the new idea that we are going to try for the upcoming meeting, on May 11th. The title of the meeting is: LICFE MEMBERS HELP SOLVE PROBLEMS*ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION.

Attendees at this unusual training forum will be encouraged to ask for the group's consensus and ideas, so that the group can help solve their most difficult fraud related case. Participants are encouraged to write some details of their problem cases and either e-mail them to info@licfe.org (by May 5th) or, bring hand outs for the group. We will handle the problem cases presented in advance first, with the others reviewed in order. Like a bakery, everyone wishing to drop a problem on the group will get a number: first come, first served. The problems that come via e-mail will be automatically assigned numbers first.

Here is some more information on the ground rules for this session. The problems should be presented to the group in a clear and concise fashion. They don't have to be fancy, just short and to the point. Finally, remember that our group consists of Lawyers, Accountants, Auditors, Law Enforcement, Public Investigators, Insurance Investigators, Private Investigators, etc. The answers to your problems can come from people with specific expertise, or the group in general. Remember, this is not intended to be a panel discussion or question/answer session. In the true spirit of a "Round Table Discussion," it will be impromptu. The questions should be thought out first, the answers will be from the group and the discussion that follows. The problems can be presented anonymously, or with your name attached.

This special meeting initiative will be a two hour hands-on training forum. TWO CPE Credits will be awarded to the participants. The discussion will be moderated by the Investigations Committee!

I am looking forward to a record breaking attendance. If this meeting is well received and the participants benefit from it, we will plan more. If you have ideas for other new and innovative meetings, please share them with the Board.

Please RSVP, by May 5th by e-mailing your reservations, and problem fraud cases, now to info@licfe.org, or fax to 516-931-0008, and watch your mail for further details!

To pay by check, print and complete the form and mail to the Chapter Office with your check payable to "Long Island Chapter - CFE". The form may be faxed for Credit Card payments, or for those wishing to pay at the door.

Finally, if you didn't pay your 2000 dues yet, please do so immediately. Anyone not renewed by May 1st will be removed from the mailing list and the Web Site Directory.

Very truly yours,

David E. Zeldin, CFE
President