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Letter to support Society membership (Canada)Dear < name >,As you know, keeping up with the latest employee benefits trends and best practices, meeting all the federal, provincial and local requirements is essential to our success and to position <organization’s name> as a top employer (resource for our clients). That’s why I would like to request membership in the International Society of Certified Employee Benefit Specialists. The Society’s membership is those who hold (are pursuing) the Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designation like myself, which means their professional education resources meet a consistently high standard for quality, relevance and timeliness.For an annual membership fee of $295, I will have access to these education resources: Personalized research by information specialists, using reputable and vetted sources and data that is beyond the reach of most search engines. This is an unlimited service that will save many hours of my time.A listserve where other members share their best practices, pitfalls to avoid, and recommendations Webcasts on the latest benefit topicsBenchmarking data, so we can assess how our experience compares to other organizations in our industry or areaLegal and legislative trackers on proposed and enacted legislative bills that impact benefits at the federal and provincial/territorial levelToday’s Headlines, an email of the top benefit news stories of the day compiled from thousands of sourcesAn annual Fellowship course developed by the renowned Dalhousie University, with content focused on both current and emerging benefits topicsProfessional journals and articles that take a deep dive into a topic, with compelling and insightful researchDiscounted registration fee at the annual Employee Benefits Symposium, a conference designed for CEBS graduates (students) like me who are looking for in-depth content and actionable takeaways.In addition, the education events sponsored by the <insert chapter in your area> chapter throughout the year are a valuable source of professional education. Attending the events and meeting other professionals helps me represent and promote <organization name>’s visibility in the local and regional business community. Chapter membership is available for $50 annually.Former or renewing members can choose to include this …Over the past year <or whenever your membership was active>, I have used the Society to research <topic(s)>. I have reached out to my professional colleagues via <choose: online listerv, local chapter other> to get timely advice. My Society membership provided critical information on these recent projects and implementations <insert information>. The webcast on <topic> gave me the checklist I needed to take action on <new benefit or compliance requirement>.Society membership plugs me into a vast network of knowledgeable professionals that I can seek out for information that is outside my experience or specialty. When I work with our vendors, partners or stakeholders, this knowledge is invaluable for knowing the right questions to ask and how to successfully manage the relationship. The field of employee benefits is complex and for me, its role in the financial security of our participants is always top of mind. It’s a challenging field that changes rapidly and as a Society member, I will have access to substantial resources to find the information and answers we need to provide valued and sustainable benefits that keep <organization name> strong and competitive.My Society membership is a resource that pays for itself in saved time and access to top tier resources vetted by industry experts, helping me be more effective, efficient and strategic in my role. I hope you agree that supporting my Society membership is a wise investment that will provide positive results for <organization’s> plan participants (clients).Thank you for considering this request. ................
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