Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Today’s podcast episode is one that will surely go down in RIMScast history! New RIMS CEO, Gary LaBranche, is taking the stage and making his debut.   Succeeding the previous longstanding RIMS CEO, Mary Roth, Gary knows he has big shoes to fill and is up for the challenge! In this conversation, Gary speaks about his experiences attending various RIMS events and getting more well-versed in risk management, the strategic changes that he has in mind for RIMS in the short-term and long-term, and his insights around nonprofits and the challenges they face (in light of National Nonprofit Day soon approaching in the U.S. on August 17th, 2022.)   Be sure to tune in and don’t miss out on catching Gary LaBranche’s RIMScast debut!   Key Takeaways: [:01] About the RIMS Membership. [:14] About RISKWORLD 2023. [:37] About RIMScast. [:48] About today’s episode with Gary LaBranche. [:55] Upcoming RIMS webinars, workshops, events, and more! [2:40] More about today’s episode. [3:07] Justin welcomes Gary LaBranche to RIMScast! [3:23] About the previous podcasts that Gary has hosted. [5:15] Gary shares his recent experience of attending the 46th annual RIMS Florida Educational Conference as the new RIMS CEO. [9:43] Why Gary loves in-person meetings and thinks they’re especially valuable. [11:02] Gary’s advice on how to decline or suggest another activity to a colleague who suggests going golfing. [12:41] National Nonprofit Day is coming up on August 17th. What is the value of being involved with a nonprofit? [17:17] RIMS plug time! Everything you need to know about upcoming events, webinars, and more! [19:54] Is it more difficult to manage and operate a nonprofit in today’s political climate? [22:19] How Gary has adapted during this remote era of working to introduce himself as the new CEO and get to know the RIMS members and teams. [25:33] Strategic changes that Gary has in mind for RIMS in the near term and the long term. [29:12] Get to know Gary! Here are five things to know about Gary. [35:51] About various upcoming RIMS events and conferences! [37:52] Justin thanks Gary LaBranche for joining the podcast and shares some of the links to check in today’s show notes.   Mentioned in this Episode: “RIMS Announces Gary LaBranche as New CEO” Democracy in America, by Alexis de Tocqueville RIMS Events, Education, and Services: RIMS Legislative Summit 2022 — Sept. 20‒20th in Washington, D.C. RIMS Canada 2022 — Turning Tides — Sept. 11th‒14th in Halifax! Register Today! NEW FOR MEMBERS! RIMS Mobile App RIMS Buyers Guide RIMS Riskworld 2023 — Session Submission — Deadline Aug 19, 2022 RIMS Advocacy Contribute to RIMS Risk Management magazine Dan Kugler Risk Manager on Campus Grant Sponsor RIMScast: Contact sales@rims.org or pd@rims.org for more information. In-Person Events: Spencer Educational Foundation | Annual Gala Returns Sept. 22, 2022 RIMS Western Regional — Oct. 3‒5, 2022 — Long Beach, CA RIMS South Asia Risk Forum — Dec. 2‒3, 2022 in Mumbai, India Virtual Workshops: ORIMS Presents: Beyond The Spreadsheet: A Virtual Tech Day to Understand RMIS Solutions and Enhance Risk Management | Aug. 24, 2022 — Open Only to Professionals Based in Canada See the full calendar of RIMS Virtual Workshops Upcoming RIMS Webinars: How To Drive Business Value with GRC | Sponsored by Resolver | Aug. 18, 2022 Breaking the Barrier — Supply Chain Disruption in 2022 & Beyond | Sponsored by J.B. Boda Group | Aug 25, 2022 Supply Chain Risk Management for Product Manufacturers: Production Risk Management in the Post-COVID Environment | Presented by the RIMS International Council | Sept. 7, 2022 Sponsored RIMScast Episodes: “ESG Through the Risk Lens” | Sponsored by Riskonnect (NEW) “A Look at the Cyber Insurance Market” | Sponsored by AXA LA “How to Reduce Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Risks” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD “Managing Global Geopol