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CBFANC Educational Seminars & Events:
November 18, 2009 - CBP Entry Specialist Teams & Drawback Seminar
Speakers:
Laura Degnan, Entry Branch Chief
Robert Bell, EST 3 Supervisor
Patricia Chapman, Broker Compliance
Diana Santiago, Financial Division Supervisor
Catherine Markey, Drawback Chief
– Also in attendance –
Valerie Beaird, EST 1 Supervisor and Nelvia Garner, EST 4 Supervisor
Come meet and speak with your EST Supervisors and learn valuable information from the Drawback Division
Entry Specialist Teams – presenting their bi-annual seminar concerning a myriad of issues. Have you taken the time to properly verify a client’s EIN number? What about the use of Trade Names? Given that SILs no longer exist, are you handling your Post Entry Amendments properly? What are the latest ACE developments?
Q & A – Do you have any questions about the new procedures for filing government entries? Do you know whether you can partially export your TIB products then ask for an extension on the balance? What is the difference between an entry cancellation vs. entry deletion & where do you file each? Ask all your questions to the CBP officials who have the answers.
Drawback – Do you want to know the status of drawback in San Francisco? What really happens to those claims after you file them? You will learn the SF Drawback’s top 10 Best Claim Practices and 10 ways to ensure a reject. Learn the many parameters to make filing your drawback entries more successful and enjoyable for all parties.
National Accounts – Meet your National Account Manager in person & get valuable info to facilitate the success of handling your transactions.
Reasonable Care – Learn key methods to meet Reasonable Care requirements.
On line registration is now closed. A $25 Late Charge will be added to the cost to register at the door.
December 10, 2009 – Annual Holiday Luncheon
SFACA
&
CBFANC
Christmas Luncheon
and CBFANC Annual Meeting
Thursday, December 10, 2009
11:30AM - 1:30 PM
Location:
El Rancho Inn
Terrace Cafe
1100 El Camino Real
Millbrae, CA 94030
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Meal Choices:
Roasted Chicken Breast with red wine, thyme sauce
Or
Sliced London Broil with mushroom sauce
Or
Grilled Salmon with a red onion and cucumber compote
Or
Vegetarian Option Available
Cost: $35.00 Members
$40.00 Non-Members
Annual Toy Drive will be: To Kids From Kids
On line Registration Available through CBFANC. You MUST register before December 4th. Click on Add To Shopping Cart below to register now.
Be sure to also complete the ATTENDEE INFO tab information including your meal choice!
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Mentors – Step Forward !
Remember when you were just starting out? Remember that one person who helped you finding your way around the world of Customs and Freight Forwarding – Now it is YOUR turn to help new and budding brokers and forwarders.
The Accredited Certificate Program offered by Skyline College earns the student college credits towards their final degree - below you will find the list of topics covered in these classes. To read more about the program visit: http://www.bayarealogistics.org
11 students are currently looking for job shadow opportunities, they are in the intro class BUS.249.
To inquire about becoming a mentor, please contact Allison Mello at Skyline College by calling 650-738-7098 or send an email to melloa@smccd.edu . Below is a listing of our industry related courses now available from Skyline College.
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BUS.249 |
Introduction to International Logistics for Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders |
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BUS.258 |
Customs Broker Services and Regulations |
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BUS.261 |
Customs Admissibility, Classification, Value and Entry |
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BUS 262 |
Introduction to International Forwarding and Cargo Transportation |
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BUS.263 |
U.S. Export and Destination Country Import Requirements; Foreign Collections |
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BUS.267 |
Ocean Forwarder & NVOCC - Registration, Operations and Work Flow |
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BUS.268 |
Air Forwarder Operations and Work-Flow |
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