Description: This article provides an update of the Society of Actuaries 1996-97 Strategic Planning Committee's work. In summary, the focus of the Committee's efforts is, 'It’s not enough to try to make members happy and feel good. We want them to be able to do their jobs better.'

Description: In this article, the outgoing chairperson recaps his year in office.

Description: Newsletter editor discusses new features in this issue.

Description: The editor discusses the winner of this year's Country Feature Competition, highlights of the International Congress of Actuaries meeting in Cape Town, the expanded Ambassador's Corner and encourages all to vote for the SOA leadership.

Description: Introductions of new International Section ambassadors to Japan, the Gulf region and Israel, along with their biographical information and 2010-11 work plans.

Description: This article summarizes the agenda of the 56th Annual CRC Conference held April 18, 2012 at the Metro Toronto Convention Center.

Description: Health Section Chair, Jennifer Gillespie, discussed the Health Section and other organizational resources, in the context of a list of recommended career resolutions for actuaries.

Description: This article contains items of interest to members of the Society of Actuaries' Social Insurance & Public Finance [SIPF] Section.

Description: How to track your progress for career success.

Description: This article gives suggestions for overcoming the design and presentation challenges of the 60-second personal networking or branding pitch.