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December 13, 2001
TO: BOARD OF GOVERNORS No. 63-01
RE: JANUARY 2002 BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETINGS
The Institute’s Board of Governors Winter meeting will be held January 28 – 29, 2002 at
the Four Seasons in Scottsdale, Arizona.
The meeting schedule is based on the recommendations of a Planning Committee of
Governors. On Monday, a panel of industry analysts will discuss their outlook for the asset
management and mutual fund industry and Bob Pozen and John Shoven will discuss the
business implications of Social Security reform. Tuesday will begin with small group
discussions on topics of interest to Governors. There will be no plenary reporting sessions
following the discussions. Also on Tuesday, a panel discussion regarding the evolving
regulatory scheme and asset gathering opportunities in the 529 Plan market is scheduled. The
formal business meeting will be divided between both days. A preliminary schedule of events
is attached.
Historically the Winter meeting has provided an opportunity for Governors to engage in
extended discussions of topics which are important to the long-term future of the industry and
to build relationships with one another. As the industry has grown and faced difficult issues,
the strength of these relationships have greatly assisted the Institute in addressing industry-
wide issues, which at times require members to set aside individual firm perspectives to reach
common solutions. This is even more important due to the increased size, prominence and
diversity of the industry. While we recognize that the time commitment to attend the Winter
meeting is substantial, we encourage you to attend. The interaction among the Governors
which occurs at the Winter meeting has been a significant contributor to the long-term success
of the Institute and the industry.
Attached is information regarding hotel accommodations and a meeting registration
form. If you have not already done so, please call the hotel directly at (480) 515-5700 and
mention the Investment Company Institute meeting to be sure you receive the conference rate.
Room availability is limited, so if you have not already reserved your room, we encourage you
to do so as soon as possible. If you experience any difficulties, please contact Jane Forsythe. If
you have not already so, please return the meeting registration form by fax to Jane Forsythe at
the ICI (202) 326-5986.
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The Institute is planning an optional dinner on Tuesday evening for those Governors
leaving on Wednesday. Please indicate on the attached form if you will be at dinner on
Tuesday evening, January 29th.
We look forward to seeing you in January.
Matthew P. Fink
President
Attachments
Attachment no. 1 (in .pdf format)