In This Issue | | CPBI Saskatchewan Regional Conference: Pride and Performance | ^ |  |
The CPBI Saskatchewan Regional Council is excited to invite you to its fourth annual regional conference on April 9 & 10, 2014, at the Hotel Saskatchewan in Regina.
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| Keynote Speakers
The 2014 CPBI Saskatchewan Regional Conference features the following keynote speakers:
In addition to exciting keynote speakers, there are breakout sessions for the different tracks of pensions and benefits, as well as networking opportunities.
Conference Program
For complete details, click here to see the full Conference Program.
Registration is now open
Book today to save on your registration fee. Click here to register »»
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.
Accommodations
To book your guestroom for this event, please phone the Hotel Saskatchewan at 306-522-7691. Specify the CPBI Saskatchewan rate of $179/night. A block of rooms has been guaranteed until March 8, 2014. After that time, rooms and rates will be based upon availability.
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| | 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 (2 Opportunities)
Package A: Wednesday, April 9, 2014 Breakfast & Luncheon - $ 5,000
Package B: Thursday, April 10, 2014 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 by a representative of your company.
Gold Conference Sponsorship (4 Opportunities)
Opening Keynote Plenary: Wednesday, April 9, 2014 - $ 2,500
1st Day Afternoon Plenary: Wednesday, April 9, 2014 - $ 2,500 SOLD
2nd Day Morning Plenary/Panel: Thursday, April 10, 2014 - $ 2,500 SOLD
2nd Day Afternoon Plenary: Thursday, April 10, 2014 - $ 2,500
Showcase your company by sponsoring one of four 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 (4 Opportunities) – SOLD OUT
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 (4 Opportunities)
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 bronze-level rewards, and is an excellent way to promote your organization throughout the conference.
See the Conference Sponsorship Brochure for complete details.
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| | Upcoming Events | ^ | Attracting and Re-Energizing Employees with Flex and Wellness
Wednesday, March 12, 2014 – Luncheon at Radisson Hotel, Saskatoon
Thursday, March 13, 2014 – Luncheon at Hotel Saskatchewan, Regina |  | In 2012, BP Canada unveiled a ground-breaking employee flex and wellness plan that will undoubtedly set the bar for plan sponsors, showing employees – and Canada – that BP is committed to its employees and to its future success. BP Canada’s new plan represents a robust and innovative approach to employee health and benefits. Employees are encouraged to take part in a broad range of physical, emotional, financial and social health activities in order to receive points that directly translate into flex credits and buying power. A buzz-worthy launch, a benefits microsite, the use of leading edge technology, and a variety of personal and team challenges were designed to stimulate and maintain employees’ interest and to help them stay green. | Julia Graham, Senior Consultant at Towers Watson, will showcase the concept and explain how a bunch of “cool ideas” were turned into reality.
Click here to register in Saskatoon »»
Click here to register in Regina »» |
| | PPAC 2 | ^ | May 26-30, 2014 in Regina
The Pension Plan Administration Certificate (PPAC) equips working professionals with in-depth background knowledge, exposure to advance level pension and pension fund investment topics, and hands on practical skills.
The PPAC program is delivered in three separate seminars: PPAC 1, PPAC 2 and PPAC 3.
In collaboration with Humber College, CPBI Saskatchewan is pleased to offer
PPAC 2 training. PPAC 2 training will be held in Regina on May 26-30, 2014.
CPBI members are eligible to receive a 10% discount on the registration fees for Humber College programs relating to employee benefits. This discount also applies to organizations that have a CPBI plan sponsor group membership. The fees are as follows:
CPBI Member: $2,065.50 (no tax)
Non-Member: $2,295.00 (no tax)
Please indicate at the time of registration if you are a CPBI member.
Click here for information and to register »» |
| | Pensions, Beyond the Basics | ^ | | On the heels of the success of the Benefits Beyond the Basics seminars, we are working on a Pensions Beyond the Basics 2-day seminar with a target roll out in Regina in 2014. |
| | Online Credit Card Payment | ^ | | You asked; we listened! We are pleased to announce that CPBI Saskatchewan is now taking credit card payments online! Register for events online and pay with your credit card without any service charges. Simple, fast, convenient. You can also pay by cheque or cash at the door. |
| | Check out our New Website | ^ | | Designed to help you easily register for CPBI events, create or modify your profile, access information on events that you have attended and search for pertinent industry information; the new CPBI website has all this and more at your fingertips. Explore the CPBI Website »» | To login into your account, you will be required to enter your user ID and password. Your password is now case sensitive.
If you have not changed your default password; it will be the two first letters of your surname in UPPERCASE followed by your user ID. Event Registration Tips
To register for an event, follow the simple registration process. Below are some tips to assist you: - Select Individual Registration when you are the only person attending, if not select Multiple Registrations to add your guests.
- If an event has optional items, you will need to review and Save Your Schedule in order for you to proceed to next step.
Upcoming Events
You now have the flexibility to filter upcoming events by Area of Interest, Format or Date. To search for events in your region, you can filter the region at the top left corner of the homepage or once you browse amongst all upcoming events. Manage Your Information
Your account will now display Your Events and Your Purchases.
Viewing a complete summary of your upcoming and past events is now easier than ever! Access to Library content - session presentations, recordings or related documents can be searched through the Resource Library. |
| | Membership Advantages | ^ | CPBI Membership is unique and rewarding. Click here for all CPBI Membership Advantages.
Have You Renewed Your CPBI Membership for 2014?
If you have not already renewed your CPBI membership, we invite you to renew your membership online.
Student Memberships are free for 2014! Click here for more information. |
| | Follow us on Twitter | ^ | CPBI Saskatchewan is now on Twitter! Follow us for the latest updates  |
| | Volunteer Opportunities | ^ | CPBI Saskatchewan Council Committees:
- Communication
- Professional Development Programs
- Conference Planning
- Sponsorship & Membership
- Finance & Audit
- Governance & Nominating
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| | CPBI Saskatchewan Regional Council 2013-2014 | ^ | Chairperson
Bob Wilhelms, Saskatchewan Blue Cross
| Council Members:
Tony Whitworth, Board of Trustees, City of Saskatoon
Bud Anderson, 3sHealth
Erin Conly, Saskatchewan Healthcare Employees’ Pension Plan
Dara Sewell-Zumstien, Public Employees Benefits Agency
Tami Dove, Ministry of Social Services
Sheryl Armstrong, Saskatchewan Association of Human Resource Professionals
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Alana Shearer-Kleefeld, 3sHealth | Treasurer
Glenda Schlosser, City of Regina | Secretary
Trina Kistner, Sun Life Financial | Past-Chairperson and National Board Rep.
Doug Volk, Teachers’ Superannuation Commission | | | |
| | 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: [email protected] |
| | Thank you to our Program Sponsors | ^ | Gold Sponsors:
Aon Hewitt
Great West Life
Mercer
Saskatchewan Blue Cross
The Co-operators
| Silver Sponsors:
ACE Special Risk
Desjardins Financial Security
Industrial Alliance
Manulife Financial
Standard Life
Sun Life Financial |
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