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Not only does this column afford me the opportunity to share some little known Cole Porter lyrics with you, it allows me an opportunity to put the focus on our annual AASCIF conference, which will be held in the city of New York from August 4-8, 2002. Hopefully, this month's issue of the AASCIF Newsletter will whet your appetite to attend the annual event. The general sessions will explore disaster recovery, client services, claims, anti-fraud measures and a host of important topics of interest to all of us. In fact, the facing page and the following two pages explore both the serious topics to be discussed and the promise of some pretty exciting 'after work' activities. On a personal level, one of the events I'm really looking forward to is the President's Reception, which will be held aboard the USS Intrepid. This historic ship served America through some of the most significant battles of World War II, Korea and Vietnam. With the tragic events of September 11th still in all of our minds, the USS Intrepid serves as a moving symbol of this country's resolve and courage. I am looking forward to seeing many of you during the reception.
However, there is more in this issue than an exploration of the annual AASCIF conference. Beginning on page 7, Stacey Kurash of Minnesota and Scott Walters of North Dakota discuss the changing role of the Loss Control Representative. These professionals were sometimes regarded as little more than 'interlopers' who inspected work sites and compiled lists of violations. Of course, that wasn't true then and it's certainly not true today. Stacey and Scott conclude that more and more safety reps work closely with employers to avoid problems before they arise. This approach not only makes the average safety rep more popular with the client, it results in cost savings for both employer and insurer. Patricia F. Wagner of New York looks at the crucial role played by internal auditors in disaster recovery. Patricia knows we can't predict every conceivable contingency but outlines how we can establish procedures for dealing with most emergencies. One of the keys to success in a disaster recovery program is the early involvement of internal auditors in the planning process. The details begin on page 14.
On the back cover we list 2002 AASCIF Standing Committee goals along with the chairpersons of the various committees. It's an impressive list of goals. Come to think of it, it's an impressive list of chairpersons. Speaking of impressive people, I would like to welcome Doug Sexsmith and Penny Ballantyne, the new Presidents/CEOs of the Workers' Compensation Boards of Manitoba and the Northwest Territories & Nunavut, respectively, as well as Thomas L. Bromwell, the new president of Maryland's Injured Workers Insurance Fund, and other executives whose appointments have been announced by organizations around the AASCIF map. Well, I'm running out of the space they allotted me for this issue so before I bring this column to a close, I'd like to share the last lines of Mr. Porter's ode to New York with you:
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The
late Cole Porter was one of America's most original treasures.
One of my favorite Porter songs pays tribute to another American treasure,
the city of New York. The name of the song is, "I Happen to Like
New York." The opening stanza is as follows:
