26 March 2008www.the-actuary.org.ukFor details of events, visit www.sias.org.ukTuesday 11 March 2008 SIAS social eventSIAS Poker TournamentLoose Cannon Club, 13-16 Allhallows Lane, London EC4R 3UL http://www.loosecannonec4.co.uk/location.htm6.30pm to 11pm (Please note change of date)Got the perfect combination of analytics, intelligence and gut instinct? Then you must be a genius! Come and win big at our first ever SIAS Poker Tournament!The tournament will take place in the Loose Cannon Private Members Club, a charming location set under the arches near Cannon Street. The main event will kick off at 6.40pm with professional trained dealers and tournament director Roy Houghton. Roy has been in the poker business for 30 years and has designed the event for us. The game will be Texas Hold 8217em, no-limit poker played for chips with cash prizes for the final table. For all of you who need to brush up on the basics or just want to limber up before play starts, Roy and his team will be giving beginners8217 tuition starting at 6pm. For anyone 8216unlucky8217 enough to be knocked out early the dealers will be on hand to organise mini side games for the whole evening. There is also a bar and restaurant at the venue. Buffet food will be served during the evening (included in ticket price). Tickets: 16315 members, 16320 non-members. For payment details visit http://www.sias.org.uk/socialevents/forthcomingevents/view_socialevent?id=Poker2008 Sessional meetingProfessionalism in the 21st CenturyStaple Inn HallLondon5.30pm for 6pmMichael Pomery, president of the Institute, 2004 to 2006, will deliver a talk on the changing role of professions in society. Neil Hilary, staff actuary, will chair the discussion and will speak about how professionalism is taught. All members welcome. Please note that this talk will count for 90 minutes towards your CPD requirement. There will also be a bottle of champagne for the best question from a younger member (less than five years8217 PQE).Tea and refreshments will be served from 5.30pm and the talk will commence at 6pm followed by a buffet supper at a local tavern. For further details, please e-mail Lisa.Mahtani@landg.comTuesday 18 March 2008SIAS social eventThursday 29 May 2008Post-exam night outDetails to be confirmedNo longer tied to your desk? We promise a night out with plenty of fun and entertainment. Keep this date free and watch this space or check the SIAS website for details.Mark Butler026_Actuary_SIAS_0308.indd 2619/2/08 13:02:02
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