Description: This 1978 session discussion included important challenges to the actuarial profession that result from current social and economic changes, opportunities for actuarial input in a political process, and expanding horizons for the actuarial profession. From Record of Society of Actuaries, Vol. 4, No. 1.

Description: More than 1,200 actuaries traveled to Washington, D.C. last month for a landmark event, the Centennial celebration of the Actuarial Profession in North America. This historic meeting was memorable for the quality of the presentations, for the cooperative effort among the five sponsoring organizations, and for a pervading spirit of pride in our profession. Held June 12-14 at the Sheraton Washington Hotel. It was indeed a celebration.