RIMS 2010 Opening General Session

The RIMS 2010 Opening General Session on April 26 in Boston marked the 60th anniversary of the association. RIMS executive director Mary Roth reflected on the achievements of the risk management community over the past several decades. RIMS president Terry Fleming suggested delegates reflect on the advancements made in the profession, and also focus on future opportunities. During the session, the prestigious Harry and Dorothy Goodell Award was presented to Stephen M. Wilder, vice president of risk management at The Walt Disney Co. Gary Loveman, chairman, president and CEO of Harrah’s Entertainment Inc., gave a keynote address, ‘Playing the Right Card,’ in which he outlined challenges in running the U.S.’s largest gaming company. During the Awards Luncheon, also on April 26, Lance Kayfish, risk manager at the City of Kelowna, British Columbia, received the Richard W. Bland Memorial Award. The award recognizes the dedication and commitment of a RIMS member in the area of legislation or regulation. Also at the awards ceremony, theSaskatchewan and Newfoundland and Labrador chapters achieved ‘Super Star’ status. RIMS recognized the chapters for increasing their respective memberships by 9% last year.

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