CFA is pleased to welcome its new members.

The CFA's 61st Annual Convention of the Asset-Based Financial Services Industry will be held at the San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina, San Diego, California, November 9-11, 2005. You can also register online at CFA's Web site, www.cfa.com.

The Opening Reception will be on-board the USS Midway - Join us for an evening on this dazzling darling of the sea which was commissioned in 1945 and served as the flagship in Desert Storm in 1991. No other carrier served as long as the USS Midway. Climb in the cockpit of a flight simulator, or get in the groove with a group motion simulator as you take in the fabulous history revealed in the exciting exhibits. Docents will be available to fill in some of the blank spots and a lovely cocktail reception will be held on the flight deck and in the hangar.

General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) and Former Secretary of State will be the keynote speaker at the general session on Thursday, November 10. General Powell brought extensive experience with him to his office. Before becoming Secretary of State, Colin Powell served as a key aide to the Secretary of Defense and as National Security Advisor to President Reagan. He also served 35 years in the United States Army, rising to the rank of Four-Star General and serving as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1989 - 1993). During this time he oversaw 28 crises to include the Panama intervention of 1989 and Operation Desert Storm in the victorious 1991 Persian Gulf War.

Thursday's luncheon speaker will be Howard Putnam, Former CEO, Southwest Airlines. In 1978 he was recruited to become President and CEO of fledgling Southwest Airlines in Dallas, TX. While at Southwest, Mr. Putnam and his team tripled the revenues and tripled profitability in three years. They also successfully guided Southwest through airline deregulation, and Southwest was the first air carrier to order the Boeing 737-300, which later became the largest selling aircraft ever for Boeing. He led the visioning process at Southwest as well as further developing the "fun" culture and excellent customer service that South is still known for today. Southwest has been profitable in every quarter for over twenty-five years, a record unsurpassed by any airline.

Friday's luncheon speaker will be Carly Fiorina, Former President and CEO, Hewlett-Packard Company. Ms. Fiorina uses her personal experiences to share with audiences the three essential elements that espouse her vision of leadership -- Character, Capability and Collaboration. As a high-profile CEO for a Fortune 500 company with over 25 years of corporate experience, she knows that leadership is more than your title, salary, the size of your organization or budget. It requires unlocking the potential in each person within the organization, instilling a sense of purpose and direction, and a willingness to take risks and stand alone.

Friday night's closing entertainment will be DARYL HALL AND JOHN OATES - - Since meeting while college students in Philadelphia, Daryl Hall and John Oates have combined their musical talents to create hits that have spanned over five decades.

Sponsorship Opportunities

The Commercial Finance Association is offering sponsorships at its 61st Annual Convention at the San Diego Marriott Hotel, San Diego, California, November 9-11, 2005.

As a sponsor, your organization is showcased to decision-makers in all facets of the asset-based financial services industry. CFA will work with each sponsor to create a sponsorship package that fits the needs of your organization.

To view a list of the sponsorship opportunites, click on 61st Annual Convention Sponsorships.

For more information or to reserve one of the sponsorship opportunities, call or e-mail Matthew Emerson at CFA (212) 792-9390.

If your organization is interested in exhibiting at the Annual Convention, please contact Antoinette Chieppa at (212) 792-9390.

The Secured Lender has launched it's new Website, www.thesecuredlender.net. Be sure to visit to access past articles, get a glimpse of the lastest issue, information on writing articles, advertising rates and more.

Teleconferences, Educational Programs and the Leadership Institute are available only to employees of CFA members and Governing and Advisory Board members of CFA's Education Foundation.

For a complete schedule of CFA events click here.

Education Programs
For more information, contact CFA's Education Director, Michael Keller.

Chapter Meetings
For more information on an event, or to contact a chapter officer click here.

Chapter Network

CFA's network of chapters provides easy access to industry colleagues throughout the United States, Canada and an affiliate in the United Kingdom. Chapters meet regularly. Members have the opportunity to hear from industry leaders, economists, university professors and others and participate in trade fairs, networking programs, charitable events and golf tournaments. Chapter membership is open to all employees of CFA member companies. Non-lenders (such as accountants, lawyers, appraisers, etc.) can attend meetings open to non-members.

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Attention Chapter Members:

Chapter membership includes a bi-monthly subscription to The Secured Lender magazine. If you haven't been receiving the magazine, be sure to contact Michele Ocejo at (212) 792-9390.

A special "chapter rate" is available for CFA's textbook, Asset Based Finance: Proven Disciplines for Prudent Lending. For pricing details, contact Michael Keller at (212) 792-9390.

CFA would like to take this opportunity to invite you to visit our booth, #311, during the Turnaround Management Association's 2005 Annual Convention in Chicago, October 18 - 21. Information on all the latest programs that CFA offers, as well as updates on industry issues will be available. New members receive 50 percent off the first 12 months of membership, making it easier to experience first-hand all that CFA can do for your organization.

The Annual Asset-Based Lending Survey is a report of the activities that have taken place annually in the commercial finance industry.Over the years the survey has come to be widely respected by industry leaders, members of the financial community, regulators, legislators and by those in the media. The information produced by this report is the only consistent data that is available on the asset-based financial services industry.

To review this report, click here 2004 Asset-Based Lending Survey

Don't be left out! The Commercial Finance Association publishes an e-mail bulletin called TSL Express which provides industry deals and breaking news vital to the asset-based financial services and factoring industries.

Your organization is encouraged to contribute industry news to this electronic medium. TSL Express is distributed to CFA's full e-mail list frequently, providing your organization with the necessary exposure for important press releases. Please send news releases and announcements including, but not limited to:

* new staff appointments
* mergers and aquisitions
* latest deals
* earnings- or performance- related data

Please e-mail your contributions and subscription requests to tslexpress@cfa.com.

TSL Express is also accepting advertising.
For information contact Michele Ocejo at (212) 792-9390.

CFA's Service Providers Directory on www.cfa.com is a directory for finding companies serving the asset-based lending industry.

For information on how to have your company listed in the Directory, please contact Michele Ocejo at (212) 792-9390.

For in-depth articles on the industry, be sure to check out The Secured Lender magazine. If you are a subscriber, you can view past articles here.

If you'd like to be added to CFA's newsletter e-mailing list, click here.