GREATER NEW ORLEANS EXECUTIVES ASSOCIATION

Attendance: 33

Bulletin–2011-44

August 16, 2011

LETTERS OF RESIGNATION

It was with regret that we were informed of the resignation of Cedric Martin, Martin Wine Cellar. The classification of “Wines & Liquors” is now open.

 

PROGRAMS SUGGESTIONS

President-Elect, Joey DiMaggio, Rose Garden of Jefferson would like to hear your suggestions on programs. If you have a program in mind that would be of interest to you or to the association, please contact Susan at susan@gnoea.com.

 

DUAL MEMBERSHIP

Jim Hudson, Executive Vice-President, Chairman Southeast Region of Iberiabank is currently going through our membership process.  Tom Tappan and Jim Hudson are both with Iberiabank and are applying for our first Dual Membership.  Dual Membership will give them both membership with each paying dues, but they will be sharing the attendance requirements. Jim has attended two meetings, but still needs to attend one more before the board of directors will take a vote.

If you see him at a meeting, please take a moment to introduce yourself.

 

TODAY’S PROGRAM

Our program for today was a round table discussion on the raising of the country’s debt ceiling and the lowering of our credit rating. Most members felt that so far, there has not been any immediate effect on their companies with either issue. Most members felt that the country cannot sustain the climbing debt that is being accumulated and would like to see some cuts in spending, but overall they were optimistic.

 

INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVES LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

OTTAWA, CANADA 2011

The International Executives Association will be holding its 2011 Leadership Conference on September 19th through September 21st in Ottawa, Canada. For more details, please visit their website at www.iea2011ottawa.com.

 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Board of Directors will meet on Tuesday, August 30th, immediately following the breakfast meeting at the Rose Garden of Jefferson. All Board Members and Committee Chairman should attend. All members are welcome.

 

UPCOMING PROGRAM

August 23, 2011 – Hank Tatje, Argote, Derbes, Graham, Shuffield & Tatje – Business Presentation – Held at Rose Garden of Jefferson

August 30, 2011 – Bryon Hatrel, Edward Jones – Business Presentation – Board of Director’s meeting immediately following breakfast meeting – Held at the Rose Garden of Jefferson

September 6, 2011 – No Breakfast Meeting – Labor Day Holiday

 September 13, 2011 – State Representative Tony Ligi – Held at the Rose Garden of Jefferson

September 20, 2011 – Jerry Brodnax, Senior Vice President, Treasury Management – Held at the Rose Garden of Jefferson

September 27, 2011 Joseph O’Connor, Independence Insurance Agency of New Orleans – Held at the Rose Garden of Jefferson