Spring 2002

Printing Industry Credit Executives, Inc.
Washington, D.C.

Monday April 8, 2002
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Executive Board Meeting

1:00 - 1:45 p.m. - General Membership Meeting
President's Welcome
* Election/Induction of New Officers
* Strategic Plan Report-Marketing Campaign
* Financial Report
* Membership Report
* Reports & Surveys Report
* Programs Report: future meeting sites, seminar topics

2:00 - 4:30 p.m. - PICE Internet Version
The new, "easy to use, easy to access" Internet version of the PICE system will be ready to roll at the end of April. Lou Gross of Micro Methods will demonstrate the system and explain some of the exciting new and pending features, including:
* User friendly, help-laden screens
* Options for multiple users
* Improved member participation possibilities with Private Database" Trade Tape reporting
* Email notification of inquiries or flash reports
* Better searching capabilities, including tracking by your own account number
* Choose your level of expertise for on line help
* Expanded Member Info
* and many others

6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - PICE "Get Acquainted Reception"
Enjoy a reunion with old friends, meet new attendees and plan for "dinner on your own" at one of the great local restaurants.

Tuesday, April 9, 2002
8:30 a.m. - Continental Breakfast

8:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - "Time Management Skills for the Credit Professional"
In a tight economy, the job of the credit manager becomes more complex and time consuming. Formulating more efficient ways of doing the job is a big step toward time management. Lisa McKenzie a specialist in the areas of credit management and time management, will offer some valuable insights including:
* Credit information resources
* Faster and better credit decisions
* Efficient ways to maintain updated credit files
* Maximizing productivity
* Improving collections

12:30 - 1: 45 p.m. - PICE Luncheon

2:00 - 2:45 p.m. - "Measurements of Performance: DSO and Benchmarking"
Are our company's credit policies too loose, too restrictive, or right on target? Slower payments and tighter controls place greater than ever emphasis on the credit department, and being able to compare our numbers to the industry can be a vital tool. Lyle Wallis of Credit Research Foundation explains the value and interpretations of these important tools

3:00 - 4:30 p.m. - PICE Verbal Interchange
Credit exchange on mutual customers, with special emphasis on the in-depth additional information that goes beyond the figures. PICE's attorney will be present to insure compliance with legal guidelines.

6:00 - 9:00 p.m. - PICE Banquet - 25th Anniversary Celebration
A beautiful historic building in the heart of exciting Georgetown is the perfect site for our 25th Anniversary Celebration. We'll be joined by some of our old friends, who were so important to PICE's history. One way bus transportation will be provided (meet in hotel lobby at 6 p.m.) or enjoy a beautiful and safe 15 minute walk.

Wednesday, April 10, 2002
8:30 - 8:45 a.m. - Continental Breakfast

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon - Roundtable Workshop Session
Share information and ideas in a relaxed, informal setting. Among the topics scheduled for discussion:
* Member participation
* Accepting Credit Cards
* Dealing with "third party" customers
* Salary Survey
* New credit information and collection resources
* Improving collections
* many other topics

12:00 Noon - Adjournment