FIASI's success is attributable to the dedication and work of its committees, in conjunction with FIASI's Board of Directors and staff. Interested members are encouraged to attend board meetings and to assist and advise the Board of Directors.

Current committees now in place to facilitate successful implementation of FIASI's stated goals for its membership include Membership, Program, and Hall of Fame. If you are interested in serving on any of these committees or have any suggestions, please contact the appropriate Chairperson.

Benefits of being part of a committee include:

• Contribution of your ideas, talent, and organizational skills.

• Provide an opportunity for you to develop professional relationships while building your knowledge.

• Strengthening your ties in the investment community. Working with committees puts you in contact with leading investment decision makers and other financial professionals.

• Enhancing your leadership abilities.

2008-2009 Membership Committee

The Membership Committee reviews membership applications received by the Membership Chairperson, makes recommendations to the Board of Directors as to guidelines for membership, develops ideas to enhance and refine membership categories, and creates tools and procedures to streamline the membership process. The committee also explores ways to build awareness of FIASI and increase membership.

Membership Committee Chair
Mark Hockberg
BlackRock Solutions
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2008-2009 Program Committee

The Program Committee oversees all aspects of the Society's series of programs, including selecting topics and speakers from recommendations by members of the organization, and others. The intention is to vary the programs so that there will be some programs of interest to each of the Society's various professional sectors.

Program Committee
James Altschul, Esq.
Aviation Advisory Service, Inc.
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Ralph A.. DeCesare, CFA
TDAM USA, Inc.
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Kishlaya Pathak
Finnerty Economic Consulting, LLC
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2008-2009 Hall of Fame Committee

The Hall of Fame committee, selected by the Board of Directors, will make annual recommendations to the Board of Directors. Nominees will have made major contributions to the advancement of fixed-income analysis and portfolio management. These contributions may be academic, business-related, or FIASI-related. By majority vote, the Board will determine the annual inductees.

Chairperson
Joseph DiCenso, CFA
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