AFP Introduces New Corporate Treasurers Council to Address the Needs of Treasury Executives

Series of Nationally Held Treasurers Breakfasts Slated Throughout 2005

Bethesda, MD - March 29, 2005 - The Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) today announced the formation of The Corporate Treasurers Council, created to help treasurers drive improvements in business performance. In support of the launch of the Treasurers Council, AFP has scheduled a series of quarterly Treasurers Breakfasts open exclusively to treasury executives in major metropolitan areas around the United States.

"Many of our members have leveraged the educational and networking opportunities afforded by AFP membership to rise to the top of the treasury organization, " said AFP Chairman Sally Smedal. "The Corporate Treasurers Council will provide an opportunity for treasurers at the local and national level to effectively respond to opportunities and challenges and continue their personal advancement."

Treasurers Breakfasts are planned for 2005 in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, New York, and San Francisco. Although the topics that will be tackled are of a strategic nature, the meeting format is designed to facilitate collaborative discussion and business solutions. Each meeting is limited to 15 participants to maximize peer interaction and the open exchange of ideas.

"These meetings will offer a unique opportunity for executive level treasurers to share their priorities and concerns with a small group of peers" said AFP President and CEO Jim Kaitz. "Through collaborative discussion treasurers will gain new ideas to enhance the performance of treasury and their entire organization"

In addition to the Treasurers Breakfasts, The Corporate Treasurers Council will conduct exclusive research on key issues identified by Council members. This research will give members the opportunity to leverage information and experience from local treasurers networks across the country.

Treasurers interested in attending a meeting in one of these cities or in establishing a local network in their area should contact Jeff A. Glenzer, CTP, Director of Treasury Services, at 301.961.8872 or jglenzer@afponline.org or Craig Martin, Director of Executive Programs, at 301.961.8629 or cmartin@afponline.org

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The Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) in Bethesda, Maryland, supports more than 14,000 individual members from a wide range of industries throughout all stages of their careers in various aspects of treasury and financial management. AFP is the preferred resource for financial professionals for continuing education, financial tools and publications, career development, certifications, research, representation to legislators and regulators, and the development of industry standards. For more information about AFP visit www.AFPonline.org