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Thanks to all the people from our chapter, as well as some friends, who came out for today's service event at The Foodbank. What a well-organized and wonderful organization staffed by kind people. We helped with the intake of donated items by reviewing the expiration dates and sorting. We were honored to help promote the group's mission of eliminating hunger and its root causes in the Southwest Ohio area.

Join us for another Southwest Ohio ACFE Chapter community service event! At this event, we will assist The Foodbank with warehouse work.  This will be based on the needs of the day, but may include sorting food, preparing senior boxes, and/or preparing emergency boxes.

We committed to bring a group, so please email president@swohacfe.org to let us know you can attend.  Volunteers should wear closed-toed shoes.

  

For over 40 years, The Foodbank has served as the primary source of food for the hunger relief network in the Miami Valley. The Foodbank – the only one of its kind in the area – relieves hunger in the community through a network of partner agencies by acquiring and distributing food. The Foodbank provides the infrastructure for more than 110 member food pantries, community kitchens, and shelters that serve as the charitable hunger relief network in Montgomery, Greene, and Preble Counties.

Important Update: We're Transitioning to New Email Addresses!

The Southwest Ohio Chapter of the ACFE is excited to announce an important update to how we communicate with our members and community.

New Domain, New Email Addresses

As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance professionalism and streamline communication, we will begin sunsetting our current email address:

 swohacfe@gmail.com

Going forward, all chapter communications will come from our new, domain-specific email addresses ending in @swohacfe.org.

Our New Primary Contact Email

Our main point of contact will now be:

 info@swohacfe.org

This email is already active and ready to receive your questions, feedback, and event inquiries.

What This Means for You

 No action is required on your part, but we encourage you to update your address book.

• You may begin seeing emails from various chapter leaders with addresses like:
• •  info@swohacfe.org
  • membership@swohacfe.org
  • president@swohacfe.org
• Please check your spam or promotions folders and mark these new addresses as safe.

We appreciate your continued support and look forward to staying connected through our new digital home!

If you have any questions about this transition, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at info@swohacfe.org.

Warm regards,

The Southwest Ohio Chapter of the ACFE

Chapter Members Get Discounted Rates to Events!

Join or Renew Today!

As membership renewal season approaches, it's the perfect time to reflect on the many advantages of being part of the Southwest Ohio Chapter (#46) of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). By joining forces with more than 95,000 members worldwide, our chapter plays a vital role in combating fraud and white-collar crime, while promoting integrity and objectivity within the field. Don’t miss out—renew your membership or become a part of our dynamic community today!

Here are 5 benefits of being involved with our chapter: 

And FYI - you don’t need to be a member to enjoy these perks, but members do get discounted pricing on events!

1. Networking Opportunities & Mentorship

The Southwest Ohio ACFE Chapter provides numerous opportunities to connect in person with local professionals, business leaders, and students. This platform allows you to share experiences, discuss challenges, and build relationships for future collaborations and career opportunities. Our support network is essential for navigating the complexities of fraud examination and achieving your career goals.

2. Stay Informed

The field of fraud examination is constantly evolving. Staying current with the latest trends, techniques, and regulations in fraud examination is crucial. The Southwest Ohio ACFE Chapter meetings feature expert speakers, helping ensure you stay informed about the latest developments, emerging threats, and best practices.

3. Continuing Education

Not only are the Southwest Ohio ACFE Chapter meetings interesting and full of valuable insights, but they also provide continuing education credits. Our chapter’s credits are valid with the ACFE as well as the Accountancy Board of Ohio. Not in the Southwest Ohio area? Most of our meetings give you the option to attend over Zoom!

4. Career Advancement

The knowledge and connections gained from being involved with the Southwest Ohio ACFE Chapter can open doors to new career opportunities. Whether you’re looking to advance within your current organization or explore new paths, the insights and relationships you build can be invaluable.

5. Discounts on Chapter Meetings and Events

Not a Certified Fraud Examiner? No worries! Our Certified Member level is for CFEs and is $20 per year. Our Associate Member level is for non-CFEs and is $25 per year. Both levels allow you to enjoy discounts on our monthly meetings and events. Are you a student? Check out our free student membership!

Check out our Upcoming Events and Renew or Start Your Membership Today!

 

Our chapter was grateful to serve today at Shared Harvest Foodbank in Fairfield, Ohio.  We prepared boxes of food for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP); Shared Harvest serves 2,040 seniors under this program (in addition to providing many other programs in the area). This is a well-organized food bank and we had a great experience! And it just happened to be timed in June which is Elder Abuse Awareness Month.

Kick off the summer by joining the Southwest Ohio ACFE Chapter in a community service event! On Wednesday June 4th from 9-11am, we will be helping at Shared Harvest Food Bank in Fairfield.  We have coordinated with the food bank to bring a group, so please sign up in advance to complete the waiver and ensure we fill the needed number of slots.  

This past weekend, our chapter volunteered at the Greater Cincinnati Regional High School Ethics Bowl. This event was held by the Cincinnati Ethics Center and the University of Cincinnati. 34 teams from 19 high schools in the Southwest Ohio region analyzed and discussed complex ethics cases. The event differed from a speech and debate competition in that teams were not tasked with presenting and defending opposing views; rather, they chose an ethical position on an issue, presented their position in a logical manner, and responded to questions and constructive criticism from the other team and the judges.

Representatives of our chapter – leadership, members, and attendees – assisted at the event by serving as judges and room assistants. While the cases ventured outside of our normal fraud topics, contemplating and encouraging ethics is always relevant to our work as CFEs, and it was exciting to see area high schoolers – the future leaders of our area – embracing ethical discussions. 

We were honored to have been a part of this event that facilitated respectful and rigorous discussions. Congratulations to all of the teams for participating, and good luck to the winners as they proceed to the next round of competition!

Chapter Members Get Discounted Rates to Events!

Join or Renew Today!

As the time for membership renewal approaches, it’s a great opportunity to reflect on the numerous benefits that come with being involved with the Southwest Ohio Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Chapter #46.  

Here are 5 benefits of being involved with our chapter: 

And FYI - you don’t need to be a member to enjoy these perks, but members do get discounted pricing on events!

1. Networking Opportunities & Mentorship

The Southwest Ohio ACFE Chapter provides numerous opportunities to connect in person with local professionals, business leaders, and students. This platform allows you to share experiences, discuss challenges, and build relationships for future collaborations and career opportunities. Our support network is essential for navigating the complexities of fraud examination and achieving your career goals.

2. Stay Informed

The field of fraud examination is constantly evolving. Staying current with the latest trends, techniques, and regulations in fraud examination is crucial. The Southwest Ohio ACFE Chapter meetings feature expert speakers, helping ensure you stay informed about the latest developments, emerging threats, and best practices.

3. Continuing Education

Not only are the Southwest Ohio ACFE Chapter meetings interesting and full of valuable insights, but they also provide continuing education credits. Our chapter’s credits are valid with the ACFE as well as the Accountancy Board of Ohio. Not in the Southwest Ohio area? Most of our meetings give you the option to attend over Zoom!

4. Career Advancement

The knowledge and connections gained from being involved with the Southwest Ohio ACFE Chapter can open doors to new career opportunities. Whether you’re looking to advance within your current organization or explore new paths, the insights and relationships you build can be invaluable.

5. Discounts on Chapter Meetings and Events

Not a Certified Fraud Examiner? No worries! Our Certified Member level is for CFEs and is $20 per year. Our Associate Member level is for non-CFEs and is $25 per year. Both levels allow you to enjoy discounts on our monthly meetings and events. Are you a student? Check out our free student membership!

Check out our Upcoming Events and Renew or Start Your Membership Today!

Click an image above to view the proclamation.

Southwest Ohio ACFE was recognized by two cities in Southwest Ohio for International Fraud Awareness Week! 

• The City of West Carrollton proclaimed November 12 - 18, 2023 as International Fraud Awareness Week and recognized our chapter for serving the community by promoting improved fraud detection and deterrence, training events, and opportunities for members to interact and network. It also recognized our award as the 2023 ACFE Chapter of the Year - Small Market. Click here to view a brief video of the West Carrollton proclamation.
• The City of Oakwood proclaimed November 12 - 18, 2023 as International Fraud Awareness Week and also recognized our chapter's service to the community. Click here to view a brief video of the Oakwood proclamation.

We're grateful for the support that we receive from our members in anti-fraud roles in both the public and private sectors. Thank you for making 2023 an amazing year for our Chapter!

Southwest Ohio ACFE Leadership Team

The leadership team wants to thank you for attending and supporting the successful 5th Annual Dayton Fraud, Cyber & Ethics Conference.  The chapter is the primary planner and sponsor of this annual event, and we are pleased to say that this was our most well-attended conference yet.  That record attendance was comprised of people from 20 different states as well as 2 other countries.  We appreciate the preparation and thoughtfulness each of the speakers put into their presentations.  The content was excellent and insightful.  Feedback thus far has included statements such as the conference was "one of the best I've attended!" to "your conference content is spectacular!"  

We are grateful for our chapter members and event attendees.  Thank you for your support of this event, and for being a part of our chapter.  We hope to see you online for our December meeting.