March 2008 25www.the-actuary.org.ukActuaries are dressed down by Esquire8220Actuaries are the worst-dressed professionals, followed by IT guys and orthodontists.8221 This damning statement forms just one of the office style rules advocated by up-market mens8217 magazine Esquire in a recent issue. Billed as 8216rules to guide you as you get dressed in the morning, half-asleep, in near-darkness, before the coffee kicks in8217, the magazine also takes a dim view of dress-down Fridays, jackets hanging on chairs and, in particular, wearers of short-sleeved shirts. Get the full picture at www.esquire.comSociety newsCaribbean appointmentThe effervescent Cathy Lynn, pictured left, who is a tireless ambassador for our profession and who will be known to many overseas readers of The Actuary, took over as president of the Caribbean Actuarial Association (CAA) with effect from the recent CAA conference. Society newsNew Zealand8217s new facesThe New Zealand Society of Actuaries has announced two changes to its Council line-up. Ian New, pictured, takes over from Peter Brown as president, after a two-year term. Ian is a life office actuary based in Wellington.Meanwhile, Ric Geisler has retired from Council and his place is taken by Linda Caradus.The society8217s latest newsletter can be found at www.actuaries.org.nz/publications/newsletter%20January%2008.pdfNewsPeople/SocietyLate-developing actuary king of the open roadWe are indebted to The Forester for the news that actuary Colin Parry is set to become one of the country8217s elite cyclists by the summer. Parry8217s rise to the top has been breathtaking but he still hasn8217t reached his peak. The 29-year-old Forest of Dean Club rider only took up competitive cycling a couple of years ago, but since then he has smashed every club record and moved up the ranks to become a first category rider. Just a few weeks ago he claimed his best ever road race performance in the seventh round of the Hillingdon Series in London. Colin has now been snapped up to ride for professional Portsmouth-based club St Raphael, although his second claim will remain with the Forest of Dean Club. Colin arrived late to the world of cycling. After gaining a first degree in maths, he spent a further five years studying to become an actuary. He now works for Merchant Investors in Bristol. 8220After his studies, he decided to start jogging or try cycling,8221 said his father Bob Parry. 8220He definitely made the right decision.8221 Society newsFree ticket for feedbackAfter the success of last year8217s Masquerade Ball, SIAS is already planning this year8217s Annual Dinner and is asking its membership for suggestions to make 2008 the best event ever. What did you love/hate about last year8217s event? Was the venue up to scratch? Would you mind the seating for the meal being in two rooms? Was including drinks in the ticket price a winner? What theme would you like to see: gothic get-up, funky punk, 80s disco, I8217m an actuary get me out of here, or none of the above? Whatever your thoughts, please e-mail them to social@sias.org.uk by the end of March and a free ticket to the 2008 Dinner could be yours!Society newsNew roles at SIASSIAS has announced a change of line-up for its social and programme events organisers. Clara Hughes, who works at Friends Provident as a stochastic modeller, takes over the role of social secretary. Upcoming events include the poker evening in March, a post-exam night out in May and the annual boat party in July. Meanwhile Lisa Mahtani takes over the role of programme convener. Lisa qualified as a fellow in 2004 and is a sales director in Legal and General8217s bulk annuity department. The next programme event is on 18 March at Staple Inn Hall, the topic being Professionalism in the 21st Century presented by Michael Pomery. Colin Parry in the Vintage Tankard in October last year.Clara Hughes, left, and Lisa MahtaniTo find out more go to page 53 or visit www.loveactuary.com123940A01 (35x210).indd 119/2/08 14:37:00024+025_Actuary_People_0308.indd25 2519/2/08 15:14:58
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