Golden West Council
Institute of Management Accountants
Council #4
Serving Hawaii, Northern California, and Northern Nevada

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The Golden West Council Chapters
 were awarded the following at the 2011 IMA Annual Conference:
San Francisco Chapter: 13th Place, Stevenson Division
Reno Chapter: 15th place, Warner Division
Peninsula - Palo Alto Chapter: Silver Medal for Website, Stevenson Division

Golden West Council Speaker Database

The Golden West Council is please to announce the Council's Speaker / Topic Database Input Form. The Council continues to work on developing an application that will allow the Council and Chapter Leadership Team to generate Speaker and Topic reports.

Speaker / Topic Database Input Form

The Golden West Council is proud to announce that two of IMA's Premier Past Chairs to the Global Board of Directors will be speaking at the Council's Leadership Seminar and Annual Meeting on May 18, 2013.

Kim R. Wallin, CMA, CFM, CPA - Nevada State Controller (IMA's Chair 2003-2004) will be speaking on the topic of "Tomorrow's Leaders Need Today's Mentors".
Mentorship plays an important role in shaping leaders of character, discipline and vision. It represents an investment - one where we may not know the impact until many years later.

John B. Pollara, CMA (IMA's Chair 2007-2008) will be speaking on the topic of "Advancing Team Skills".
Team skills are critical and those that do it well are rewarded in terms of influence, support, promotions, and bigger reviews.

In order to make the Seminar and Annual Meeting affordable to all, and to support attendance at our Annual Meeting, the Council is reducing the cost of attending to $15.00 a person. Please set your calendar and make reservations for this exciting event.

DATE: May 18, 2013
TIME: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
LOCATION: Robert Half International, Inc.
5720 Stoneridge Drive, Training Room, Pleasanton, CA 94588
Call (510) 304-1406 If Lost
COST: $15.00 (Note Price Reduction)
(Full Breakfast and Lunch Provided)

All IMA Members in good standing may attend the Leadership Seminar and Annual Board Meeting. In addition, if IMA Members have associates or potential members who are interested in the Leadership Seminar and/or the Annual Meeting, please invite them.

It has been requested that all Board Members and Named Delegates actually attend the Leadership Seminar and Annual Meeting. Call-in capabilities are provided for those who are unable to attend due to distance and illness.

Quarterly Meeting Call-in #: (866) 322-7688

Conference Code: 1074625107

Please notify LuAnn Klann (lu@prosolu.net) of your meeting attendance.

Additional Information

Board Members and Chapter Presidents please submit a report of your Annual activities and future plans to the Council President and the Webmaster by May 11, 2013 at LuAnn Klann and ima.goldenwestcouncil@gmail.com.

Agenda and Reports

The Golden West Council and the Pacific Northwest Council of IMA, representing 28 chapters in eight states, is pleased to present the premier educational event in the Western U.S. – REST 2014. This two and a half day program celebrates its 19th year of offering high quality, leading edge programs geared to accounting and finance professionals. Prior year attendees have been impressed with the quality of topics and speakers, combined with a low cost destination served by airlines, and offering low cost transportation. This type of seminar is an excellent opportunity for both business and personal networking not available through other CPE delivery mediums.

TYPICAL COURSES AS SHOWN IN THE REST 2013 BROCHURE

STRATEGIC GOALS OF IMA AND THE GOLDEN WEST COUNCIL

• Create Superior Member Value

• Increase the Penetration of the CMA Exam

• Grow Membership

CORE VALUES OF IMA AND THE GOLDEN WEST COUNCIL

Respect for the Individual

We treat each other with respect and dignity, valuing individual and cultural differences. We communicate frequently and with candor, engaging in healthy debate and listening to each other, regardless of position or level. We work hard to create an environment that respects individuals in an atmosphere of open communication, growth, and learning.

Passion for Serving Members

We enable individuals to use their capabilities to the fullest to deliver exemplary products and services to members. That enablement extends to being passionate advocates in advancing our global profession. We care for all members and each other-building enduring relationships--and driving continuous improvement. We appropriately recognize our volunteer leaders, who are so giving of their time and expertise.

Highest Standards of Integrity and Trust

We understand and abide by the IMA Statement of Ethical Professional Practice in our everyday actions. Our personal conduct ensures that the IMA name is always worthy of trust--our members around the globe deserve nothing less. We treat each other fairly, keep our promises, make decisions objectively, take responsibility for our actions, and admit our mistakes. We maintain confidentiality as appropriate.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

We believe innovation and a spirit of continuous improvement are engines that keep us relevant, vital, and growing. Our culture embraces creativity and seeks different perspectives. We behave like owners of a "business," managing risks and identifying new opportunities in serving members and advancing the profession.

Teaming to Achieve

We encourage and reward both individual and team achievements, proactively working across organizational boundaries to always "Remember the Member". Our spirit of team achievement extends to advancing our profession and to being responsible and caring partners within our various communities.

Council and Chapter Monthly Schedule

Golden West Council Competition Standings
January 2013 Standings

Stevenson Division

Warner Division