Description: As the Board member partner assigned to work with the Actuary of the Future Section as of March 2005, I am reporting to you about several topics that may interest the section membership for this newsletter. Many of you have already received a lot of information and/or have read articles about the strategic plan, the image campaign, the reorganization of the SOA by sections versus practice areas and other large efforts underway at the SOA. There are many other things going on that are exciting, so I will focus on sharing other issues with you that may be less well known.

Description: Undoubtedly you have heard and read a lot about the Society’s Image Campaign, which launched into full gear this year. As a member of the Actuary of the Future AOF Section you have heard and read about the Actuarial Pioneer or Career Pioneer program and its continuing evolution. These two initiatives fit together very well, and our section council has established them as two of our top priorities for the next year as we continue to lend support and leadership to developing these efforts.

Description: The author discusses how your actuarial education can be used in other fields.

Description: The author details his career journey from math teacher to actuary.

Description: Interview with Mel Windham, winner of Second Best Overall Story award from 10th Speculative Fiction Contest.

Description: The author reviews his career and espouses the need to embrace and encourage the development of additional skill sets.

Description: This article discusses how actuaries are uniquely qualified to help individuals meet the significant challenges that will have a dramatic impact on their security and happiness during retirement. Therefore, the time has come for the Personal Retirement Actuary.

Description: An interview with Aaron Meder, global head of Solutions Group at Legal & General Investment Management.

Description: The articles in this issue cover the alternate careers of risk management and personal actuary as well as on communication skills for actuaries.

Description: The Chairperson reviews the section council's focus on initiatives in two strategic areas—the career pioneer program and better meeting the needs of our section members.