The RMI Society is a professional collegiate insurance organization sponsored by the Brantley Center. The purpose of the organization is to promote, encourage, and sustain student interest in insurance, risk management, and actuarial science as a profession; to encourage high moral and scholastic attainments; and to facilitate the interaction and cooperation of educational institutions, industry, and professional organizations by fostering research, scholarship, and improved public relations.

Through regular meetings, guest speakers, and industry events, the Society provides students with real-world exposure, networking, and the opportunity to build lasting friendships with classmates. Special industry-sponsored events such as job shadow days and Insurance Career Fairs are held each semester to acquaint the students with industry practices and foster industry relationships.

Membership in the RMI Society not only exposes students to travel opportunities, but also makes the student eligible to submit a resume for inclusion in the departmental resume book. Members must re-register each semester and include a membership fee of $25, payable to the RMI Society. While the organization is open to all majors, students are encouraged to join the RMI Society as soon as they become departmental majors. Students interested in joining the RMI Society should contact the faculty advisor.

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Karen Epermanis

2011-12 Officers and Duties

President – Ryne Herring

• Schedule, prepare agenda and preside over officer and general meetings
• Introduce programs at membership meetings (speakers, etc.)
• Award speaker gift and coordinate speaker dinner
• Assess the need for committees and appoint as needed
• Present club activities to BRIC Advisory Board

Senior Vice President – Glenn Steadman

• Organize and coordinate new membership drive
• Maintain and post RMI Society calendar
• Coordinate volunteer schedules for programs and events
• Present club activities to BRIC Advisory Board
• Write thank-you notes for guest speakers

VP of Programs – Scott Banks

• Line up 3 speakers per semester
• Supervise Program Committees
• Reserve meeting and restaurant space
• Coordinate student and speaker gifts
• Pilot new programs
• Propose/design changes to club website for submission to webmaster

VP of Public Relations - Caitlin Greenwood & Jessica Teague

• Develop and post flyers for events and guest speakers
• Announce upcoming activities at each meeting
• Take pictures during meetings, events, and activities
• Maintain Scholarship and Current Events Bulletin Boards

VP of Finance - Cameron Annas

• Monitor finances of RMIS and report expenditures
• Make bank deposits
• Balance checking account

VP of Fundraising – Ross Karcher

• Coordinate new fundraising ideas

Directors - Will Pinson, Ryan Smith, Kasey Griffin & Amanda Lightner

• Chair program committees
• Alumni Tailgate
• Spring Career Fair
• Resume Book
• Adopt-A-Street Clean Up
• Graduate Luncheon
• Assist with Officer Duties as Needed