Business Credit Magazine February 2014 | Page 39

Credit Congress is the prime opportunity each year where you can develop and strengthen relationships that will grow your professional resources by creating new and valuable connections. Consider attending these events to expand your professional network: NACM’s professional designation holders and Graduate School alumni invite everyone to join them Saturday, May 15th at The Rio Bowling Alley. Strike up a conversation with new acquaintances or spare a few minutes to catch up with old colleagues as you hit the lanes to bowl a few frames and enjoy a light dinner. An additional event fee covers admission, dinner and time on the lanes. The 5th Annual NACM Scholarship Foundation Golf Outing is being held at the Legacy Golf Club on Sunday, May 16th. Come enjoy a day on the links and then relax at a casual luncheon. A fee of $130 covers greens fee, transportation and the luncheon. Proceeds from this event benefit the NACM Scholarship Foundation, Inc. For more information on the event, please refer to page 41. The NACM Scholarship Foundation asks for everyone’s support in raising funds once again through its Silent Auction during the Beer & Browse event in the Expo Hall on May 17th. A diverse selection of items will be available on-site on which to bid. If you are interested in donating an item for the auction, please contact the NACM Meetings Department. NACM’s international arm, Finance, Credit and International Business (FCIB), hosts its annual luncheon for those involved in international credit on Monday, May 17th. Don’t miss this forum and the opportunity to network with international credit and trade finance executives. There is a $65 fee for this luncheon. The Credit and Financial Development Division (CFDD) hosts its Annual Awards and Officer Installation Luncheon on Tuesday, May 18th. There is an additional fee of $65 to attend this luncheon. The International Utility Group (IUG), a group dedicated solely to utility credit and its role in the business environment, kicks off its 2010 meeting by hosting its Annual Utility Members Luncheon on Monday, May 17th. A $55 fee is required. NACM again recognizes its volunteer leaders with a special invitation luncheon. The Leadership Luncheon, graciously hosted by ACM Payment Processing Solutions (ACM), is held on Wednesday, May 19th. We applaud those dedicated members who distinguish themselves as leaders, locally and nationally. All delegates are invited to attend the Grand Opening Reception, the Beer & Browse Reception and the Closing Night Party as part of the full delegate registration fee. The Opening Reception, held the evening of May 16th, welcomes delegates as they visit with vendors and greet their colleagues over drinks and appetizer ́