et against the majestic backdrop of Mt. Hood, the 2002 Financial Women International 80th Annual Conference in Portland, Ore., was tightly scripted with general sessions, breakout sessions, workshops, training seminars and power lunches, all led by notable industry leaders and spokespersons.

Strategic seminars ranging from "Thriving in 24/7" to "How to Sustain Sales" and inspirational sessions such as "Celebrating Women" and "Enhancing Your Potential" were well attended by FWI members from Canada, Russia and the United States.

Issues that all financial services professionals face or will face were discussed in depth. Supportive materials for all topics were well constructed and readily available. The meeting provided an impressive forum where financial planning, customer management, strategic negotiation, effective sales and personal development were just some of the issues highlighted.

The meeting also included a show of appreciation for President Julie Cripe and the other outgoing officers and board members in a ceremony that included the induction of the newly elected officers and board members. The new President is Vicki Daughdrill.

The financial role of today's women has expanded greatly, as has FWI. While there are many professional organizations in the industry that boast exceptional membership, valuable opportunity and access to knowledge, FWI delivers it.

As a proud sponsor of FWI, The Green Sheet encourages you to contact the organization.

Here's an association that every woman working in the financial services marketplace would benefit from ... and one that every financial services company looking to sponsor a viable group would benefit from as well.

For more information on FWI, visit its Web site at www.fwi.org.