Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   In this episode of RIMScast, listeners are getting some exciting updates from the RIMS Canada Council and the Spencer Educational Foundation. You’re going to hear from two fantastic guests to learn more about what both groups have coming up in September 2022!   Today’s first guest is Jacqueline Toering, the Vice Chair of the RIMS Canada Council and the national conference committee co-chair. She’s going to share everything that you need to know about the upcoming RIMS 2022 Canada Conference and how you can prepare for this exciting event in Halifax from Sept. 11th‒14th!   Today’s second guest, Duncan Ellis, joins as a Spencer Board member to tell listeners all about the Spencer Educational Foundation’s Annual Gala coming up on Sept. 22, 2022, in New York City!   Now is your chance to join in on some fantastic in-person events hosted by RIMS! Don’t miss out on today’s conversation to learn more about how you can get involved and be in attendance!   Key Takeaways: [:01] About the RIMS Membership. [:14] About RIMScast. [:27] About today’s episode. [:38] Upcoming RIMS webinars, workshops, events, and more! [2:07] More about today’s first guest. [2:50] Justin welcomes Jacqueline Toering to RIMScast! [3:34] Where to learn more about RIMS Canada 2022. [4:08] All about the stellar educational content that will be offered at the RIMS Canada Conference and where to view the full list. [4:57] Features that make RIMS Canada Conference unique. [5:22] Food and entertainment at RIMS Canada 2022. [5:57] What to expect for the opening reception at this year’s RIMS Canada Conference. [6:33] Tips and advice for new attendees of RIMS Canada. [7:41] About the keynote speakers for RIMS Canada 2022. [8:27] About the panel that Jacqueline is looking most forward to. [9:06] Where to learn more about upcoming RIMS events. [9:29] About the Spencer Educational Foundation’s upcoming gala! [10:28] About today’s second guest. [10:39] Justin welcomes Duncan Ellis to RIMScast. [10:46] Duncan shares about his background in risk management and his current roles at AIG and Marsh & McLennan. [11:35] Duncan’s history with Spencer Educational Foundation. [12:40] Spencer Educational Foundation’s mission and vision. [14:28] How the Spencer Educational Foundation has made an impact on Duncan Ellis as an industry professional. [15:38] Duncan shares his excitement for the upcoming Spencer Educational Foundation Annual Gala returning on Sept. 22nd, 2022! [18:01] Why 2022 Gala Honoree, Neeti Bhalla Johnson, stood out amongst other nominees. [20:00] How to get involved with Spencer Educational Foundation. [22:06] Where to learn more about Spencer Educational Foundation. [22:30] Justin thanks Jacqueline Toering and Duncan Ellis for joining the podcast and shares some of the links to check in today’s show notes.   Mentioned in this Episode: RIMS Events, Education, and Services: RIMS Canada 2022 — Turning Tides — Sept. 11th‒14th in Halifax! Register Today! NEW FOR MEMBERS! RIMS Mobile App RIMS Buyers Guide Spencer Educational Foundation | Annual Gala Returns Sept. 22, 2022 RIMS Legislative Summit 2022 — Sept. 20‒20th in Washington, D.C. RIMS Events App Apple | Google Play 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: RIMS ERM Conference 2022 — November 10‒11, 2022 | Indianapolis, IN — Agenda Now Live! RIMS Western Regional — Oct. 3‒5, 2022 — Long Beach, CA 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 RIMS South Asia Risk Forum — Dec. 2‒3, 2022 in Mumbai, India See the full calendar of RIMS Virtual Workshops Upcoming RIMS Webinars: Breaking the Barrier — Supply C