The CAS reaching the 10,000-member milestone is an achievement the organization has been celebrating over the last several months, and what better way to close out the celebrations than by giving back through the CAS Trust 10K Challenge. Members were challenged to participate in 10,000 seconds (about three hours) or more of movement weekly from February 1-15, 2024. The challenge served as a vital platform to raise needed funds for our annual CAS Trust Scholarship program, which supports the next generation of actuaries. To date, the CAS Trust has awarded over 75 scholarships, contributing to the growth and development of talented future actuaries.
In an inspiring display of collective effort and support, the CAS Trust 10K Strong Challenge raised over $15,000 that will be donated to the CAS Trust, funding scholarships for our society’s future. Fueled by a shared commitment to making a difference, nearly 200 participants contributed to the success of this impactful initiative.
The challenge garnered support from individuals and saw active participation from six generous sponsors, whose contributions played a vital role in the challenge’s overall success.
Throughout the two-week challenge, participants collectively logged an astonishing 6,744,899 seconds of movement all over the globe! From the Eiffel Tower in Paris to the Catskill Mountains in New York to Brian Head Ski Resort in Utah, our members moved together for a purpose.
2. Thomas Holmes, FCAS, of Akur8, tools around the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
3. Mary Hosford, FCAS, AIM, CPCU, MAAA, of the Massachusetts Division of Insurance, takes on a weighty issue.
4. Milliman’s Melissa Huenefeldt, FCAS, MAAA, works out with her daughter Sophia.
5. Zora Law, FCAS, of Milliman, hits the slopes in Utah.
6. Retired actuary and active grandparent, Jerry Tuttle, FCAS, CPCU, ARM, Are, takes a break with his canine friend.
The challenge included a few contests, for which we are happy to announce the winners!
Best Team Name
Superannuated Actuaries, a self-made team of 10 CAS members
Regina Berens, FCAS; Jonathan Brienza; Jennifer Byington, ACAS; Melissa Huenefeldt, FCAS, MAAA; David Pochettino, ACAS; Jerry Tuttle, FCAS, CPCU, ARM, Are; and Joshua Youdovin, FCAS.
Team with Most Average Seconds Per Individual
Team MilliMove
Carl Ashenbrenner, FCAS; David Blake, ACAS; Brian Brown, FCAS; Bethany Cass, FCAS; Diana Manuela Dodu; Brian Fannin, ACAS, CSPA; Christine Fleming, ACAS; Jonathan Glowacki; Alyssa Grove, ACAS; Kimberly Guerriero, FCAS; Brekk Hayward; Michael Henk, FCAS; Derek Jones, FCAS; David Kennerud, FCAS; Sue Klein, FCAS; Scott Kurban, FCAS; Zora Law, FCAS; Richard Lord, FCAS; Billy Onion, ACAS; Michael Palmich; Carly Rowland, FCAS; Ken Scalf; Sandra Schrader, FCAS; Andi Shah; Eric Wunder, FCAS, MAAA; and Deborah Yin, FCAS.
Individuals with the Most Seconds
1st Place — Milliman’s Sue Klein, FCAS
2nd Place — North Star Mutual Insurance Company’s Steve Belden, FCAS
3rd Place — Milliman’s Melissa Huenefeldt, FCAS
The CAS extends its deepest gratitude to all the participants, sponsors and supporters who made this event a success. Together we have made a difference in the lives of those who will benefit from the scholarships funded by this initiative. Thank you for contributing to the growth and development of talented future CAS actuaries!
