GEM awarded its five year members with plaques at its 2008 annual meeting. The meeting was held in Anchorage, Alaska where its hosting member, Alaska Municipal League Joint Insurance Authority, is located. John Foehl, Chief Executive Officer & President of GEM, presented each of the 5 year members with a crystal plaque with the member pool name engraved. ....Read Full Article...

Retiring GEM Board Member, Bob Worthington, of Montana Municipal Insurance Authority (MMIA) was honored by the GEM Board and membership for his services both on the Board and as former Chairman. Recognition of his governance leadership and commitment to GEM was conveyed by GEM’s current Board Chair, Mike Rhyner, and GEM President and CEO, John Foehl. Sentiments were echoed by other Board members present at the celebration that was held in Anchorage, Alaska in July 2008 in conjunction with the Annual and Board Meetings that were held there. ....Read Full Article...

Director Elections - July 2008:

Three GEM Directors were elected by the membership for three year terms at the July 22, 2008 Annual Meeting held in Anchorage, Alaska. The meeting was held in conjuntion with the GEM Board meetings in the home state of GEM`s hosting member, Alaska Municipal League Joint Insurance Association. Elected Directors are as follows:

(Al Hatten), Executive Director of the Washington State Transit Insurance Pool (WSTIP), has been re-elected to serve a second term on the GEM Board. ....Read Full Article...

Remaining 2008 Schedule:
Wednesday Aug 20 2008 (Review July Financials & Other Matters)
Wednesday Sept 17, 2008 (Review August Financials & October Board Agenda)
Wednesday Nov 19, 2008 (Review October Financials & Other Matters)
Wednesday Dec 17, 2008 (Review November Financials & Other Matters)

Remaining 2008 Meeting Schedule:
Board of Directors Meeting October 2-3, 2008 (Thursday/Friday) Spokane, WA
Board Retreat, November 7-8, 2008 (Friday/Saturday) Chicago

2009 Meeting Schedule:
Board of Directors Meeting February 5-6, 2009 (Thursday/Friday) Orlando, FL
Board of Directors Meeting April 27-28, 2009 (Monday/Tuesday) Washington, DC
Board of Directors Meeting July 23-24, 2009 (Thursday/Friday), Minneapolis, MN
Annual Members Meeting July 24, 2009 (Friday), Minneapolis, MN
Board of Directors Meeting October 1-2, 2009 (Thursday/Friday), New Hampshire

2010 Meeting Schedule:
Board of Directors Meeting February 4-5, 2010 (Thursday/Friday)
Board of Directors Meeting April 22-23, 2010 (Thursday/Friday)Washington, DC
Board of Directors Meeting July 22-23, 2010 (Thursday/Friday)
Annual Members Meeting July 23, 2009 (Friday)
Board of Directors Meeting October 21-22, 2010 (Thursday/Friday), Nashville, Tennesse