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THE PINECONE

Monthly newsletter for area insurance professionalsTo inform members and associates of industry news, educational opportunities

And association activities of the

RALEIGH ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS

Officers

PresidentJanet Davis, CISR, CPIW, [email protected]

President Elect & MembershipJeanne Hess, CISR, CPIW, DAE, AAI, [email protected]

Vice-President & ProgramsBeth Blackwell, AAI, [email protected]

SecretaryDebbie Pass-Soles, CPIW, CISR, [email protected]

TreasurerBarb [email protected]

ParliamentarianWanda Manning, CPCU, CPIW, CIC, [email protected]

Committee Chairmen:Bylaws & Immediate Past PresidentKaty Willett, CIC, AAI, CISR, CPIW, [email protected]

EmploymentJeanne Hess, CISR, CPIW, DAE, AAI, [email protected]

Public Relations Co-ChairsPam Grimes, CPIW, CIC, CISR, DAE

[email protected]& Jan Davis

EducationPam Grimes, CPIW, CIC, CISR, [email protected]

SafetyBeth Blackwell, AAI, CPIW & Jan [email protected]

LegislativeShirley Hudson,ARM, AAI, CISR, CPIW, [email protected]

Inside this

Newsletter

1. MONDAY, DECEMBER 10th

Christmas Celebration at18 Seaboard Restaurant!

2. January 8th meeting TBA

3. February 12, 2013 StatePresident & joint meetingwith Durham Association.

Thanks for making IAIP

YOUR Association of Choice

Represented by

Diversified Professionals

NEW WEBSITE: www.raip.org

NCAIP LINK: www.ncaiw.org

NEW IAIP link:http://www.internationalinsuranceprofessionals.org/

SCHOLARSHIPS: www.inssfa.org

Pinecone Editor

Jeanne Hess, CISR, CPIW, DAE, AAI, A

[email protected]

MERRY CHRISTMAS&HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

December 2012

The December Meeting of the RaleigAssociation of Insurance Professionais our annual Christmas Party onMonday, December 10, 2012 at18 Seaboard Restaurant, 18 Seaboa

Avenue #100, Raleigh. See theinformation below.

REMEMBER to bring a wrapped gift trade (limit of $10). And please bringcanned or other non-perishable fooditems for the Food Bank.

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Come enjoy fellowship with your RAIPfriends!

NOT TOO LATE TO RSVP TO BethBlackwell!

Presidents Message

It isnt even possible that this is December 2012.but I guess it is. I hope you are all ready for

the holidays as best as you can be. If not, please be patient out there in the crowds of ciaos.

I am excited about our upcoming Raleigh Association of Insurance Professionals ChristmasParty, this Monday evening, 12/10/12 at 18 Seaboard. Please come and join us for the fun and

fellowship. We will be exchanging gifts (dirty Santa style) w/a cost of $10.00 or less.

If you dont make it to the Christmas Party, we will surely miss you and I want to personally

wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Please dont forget the true

meaning of Christmas and why we are all on this earth!

God Bless!

Janet R. Davis, CISR, CPIW, AAI, CRIS

RAIP President 2012-2013

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Upcoming Events!

RAIP PARTY - Monday, December 10, 2012 Christmas Party NOTE DATE CHANGE!

RAIP Meeting Tuesday, January 8, 2013 - TBARAIP Meeting Tuesday, February 12, 2013 Joint meeting with DAIP & NCAIP PresidentRAIP Meeting Tuesday, March 12, 2013 TBA

IAIP Region II Conference Asheville, NC, March 21-23, 2013

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~FUNDRAISING!We have several projects going on currently.

1. Peanuts Order has been placed but we can order again before Christmas2. Thats my Pan Order was placed and is in see Janet Davis.3. RADA Knives always popular See Janet Davis

4. Pecans I will have the balance of availability with me at the Christmas Party if you wouldlike to pick up any. This is what I have left as of today:a. Butter Roasted Pecans, 14 oz., 2 left @ $15.00/eachb. Pecan Pieces, 16 oz., 19 left @ $11.00/each

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c. Double Dipped Chocolate Pecans, 6 oz., 4 left @ $6.50/eachd. Dark Chocolate Pecans, 6 oz., 10 left @ $6.50/each

Thanks for all of your support for R.A.I.P.!

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Operation E.D.I.T.H.Its that time of year again and supplies are in. If you are not familiar with thisprogram, it is Exit Drill In The Home. This is a Fire Safety project with materials foryoung children to educate them on a safe way to exit their home if a fire emergency ishappening. Let me know how many you would like. I have approximately 250 left todistribute.

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MINUTES OF THERALEIGH ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS

November 13, 2012

The meeting was called to order by President Janet Davis at 6:00 PM. President Daviswelcomed everyone to our November meeting of Raleigh Association of InsuranceProfessionals.

Members present: President Janet Davis, Katy Willett, Beth Blackwell, Jeanne Hess,

Wanda Manning, and Debbie Pass Soles.

I CAN class was coordinated and presented by Katie Willett. Excellent job on thepresentation.

President Davis asked if there were any changes to the minutes. No changes. WandaManning made a motion to accept the minutes as presented and Jeanne Hess secondedthe motion with all attendees in favor.President Davis continued the meeting by asking for committee reports;

Committee Reports

Treasurer / No report

ProgramsBeth Blackwell, Program Chairperson - We discussed the following program options.President Davis presented booklets on Thats My Pan and Thirty-One.

December 10 - Christmas Party at 18 Seaboard to include Secret Santa gift exchange.Date was revised due to room availability. Entertainment was discussed and RaleighBoys Choir was recommended.

January 8 Physical Therapist (Barbara is coordinating)

February 12 Joint meeting with DAIW and NCAIW Presidents visit. Possible ValentinesBasket to raffle.

March 12 Open (TBD)

April 9 Open (TBD)

May 14 Open (TBD)

June 11 Associates Night Banquet at 18 Seaboard

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Education / No Report / Update: IIANC working with Pam Grimes on presentinga class

Public Relations / No Report / Update: Teresa Fannin won CWC at StateConvention

EmploymentJeanne Hess, Program Chairperson, as printed in the PINECONE.

SafetyJeanne Hess reminded membership that supplies were still available to educate on theFire Prevention program called EDITH

Bylaws / No Report

Legislation / No Report

ParliamentarianWanda Manning, Program Chairperson convention was discussed. Janet to attachconvention report with minutes.

Membership

Jeanne Hess one new member, Lisa Bailey, to report. Jeanne asking for volunteers tohelp with retention of membership. Several members volunteered to communicate withmembers as an ongoing project. Jeanne will be sending an updated membership list toall members.

New BusinessWreaths were brought in and the members discussed where to deliver the wreaths andwho would deliver. Katy Willet & Janet Davis volunteered to deliver the wreaths to localnursing homes. They will report on this at the December meeting.

Region II convention Raleigh in charge of table decorations. More to come.

National in Florida in 2013 (06/06-08/2013) Wanda is getting a condo if anyone isinterested in accommodations; please contact Wanda.

Pam Grimes is involved with Survivor Sunday on 03/03/2013. Members have beenasked to support Pam. Pam will send us information.

Membership discussed fund raising ides:Rada Knives (ongoing) / Pecans or Peanuts (1st order was delivered) / Thats MyPan catalogs distributed / Thirty-One (25% profit from orders) catalogs distributed

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Old BusinessPresident Davis asked if there was any old business. There being no other business,President Davis adjourned the meeting at 7:06 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Deborah Pass Soles, CPIW, CISR, AAI, CIC, DAERAIP Secretary

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71st

Annual Convention for theNC Association of Insurance Professionals

October 25th 27th, 2012

The NC Insurance Commissioner, Wayne Goodwin came and spoke w/us concerninginsurance matters at hand. NCDOI has prepared consumer packets and a website tohelp out in disaster events, such as hurricanes, floods, etc. This gives great informationbefore, during and after the events. Please visit nchurriclaims.com for more informationand pass on this information to your clients.

CWC Competition was exciting w/Judy Hancock and Teresa Fannin as our contestants.Of course, our own member Teresa Fannin one State Competition and will move on to

represent NC at Regional in March. Congratulations Teresa!

Haley Everett w/Jackson Sumner & Associates did a presentation w/ideas on how torecruit young new professionals. At this time, there are 139 men in the association andthat number is growing. Let your passion for the organization shine and share yourstories etc w/those around you and those you meet. Invite, invite, invite!!!!!

2013/2014 Officers InstalledPresident Janet CrosscupPresident Elect Geraldine PlottVice President Robin BenningtonSecretary Brenda Webster

Treasurer Lisa Brewer

NCAIP passed a vote to provide at a cost of $200 a billboard @ Peace College SoftballField for advertisement for NCAIP. Thank you to Pam Grimes for heading this up. It willbe great advertisement for organization.

2013 Nominating Committee:Anita Williams w/the Greensboro AssociationPam Grimes w/the Raleigh Association

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Cathy Bowling w/the Durham AssociationBrandy Lightner w/the Charlotte AssociationGail Longbottom w/the Wilmington AssociationHolland Bradley w/the Charlotte AssociationAlternates:

Todd Jones w/the Greensboro AssociationBrenda Webster w/the Wilmington Association

We had a guest speaker, Joel Kaczmarek w/Sandler Training and he had some greatinformation. If you wish to check out his website, it can be found @www.training.sandler.com.

Awards

Association Excellence AwardCategory A: 10 Members and Under awarded to Randolph AssociationCategory B: 11 25 Members awarded to High Point Thomasville AssociationCategory C: Over 25 Members awarded to Greensboro Association

NCAIP Rookie of the Year awarded to Brandy LightnerNCAIP Insurance Professional of the Year awarded to Beth WilkersonNCAIP 2012 Individual Excellence Award awarded to Roberta Clodfelter

Confidence While Communicating (CWC) awarded to Teresa FanninNational Alliance Insurance CSR of the Year awarded to Judy Hancock

SAVE THE DATES:IAIP Region II Conference March 21-23, 2013 @ the Crown Plaza Hotel & Resort inAsheville, NC.

Convention Confirmation:2013-2014 Wilmington Association in Raleigh, 1 day only, Saturday 10/5/132014-2015 Charlotte Association TBD2015-2016 Durham Association TBD

Reported by Janet Davis.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

1 Insurance Professional looking. Experienced in customer service, marketing and inside sales,management and training. Experienced with all sizes of commercial accounts, however special in small

business. Experienced in most in house rating systems. Have worked on Applied, AMS Afw, 360 and Sagitta.Can wear many hats at the same time.(added Sept. 2010)

2 Insurance Professional looking. Administrative Professional with over 15 years of administrative andmanagement experience within a variety of industries, wishing to contribute to the companys growth byproviding timely and accurate reports and services, in addition to cultivating long term client/employeerelationships, executing corporate mission, and enhancing corporate identity.

3Capstone Search Group Commercial Lines Account Manager RaleighThis is a terrific opportunity for a client of mine that is looking to hire a new commercial lines accountmanager. This client offers a terrific work life balance and a wonderful benefits package. They are seekinga strong commercial lines account manager that can handle working with large accounts with dutiesincluding working with experience mods, marketing and heavy client interaction Employee Benefits Account Manager RaleighI'm working on a great opportunity for a employee benefits account manager. My client is a well respectedconsulting firm that focused on 10 - 500 life groups and larger. They are looking for someone with a strongself funded background that can be the quarterback for a good book of business. Client facing skills arevery important and exposure to wellness, marketing and daily administration are a plus. . Commercial Lines Account Manager and Employee Benefits Account Manager - Greensboro(Updated January 2012)

4 - First Casualty Insurance Group of North Carolina located in Southern Pines, NC has two positionsavailable for an experienced CSRs in personal and commercial lines. The web address iswww.FCIGNC.com and both positions should be on the website. (April 2012)

5. Susan Bolton, a recruiter from Charlotte is working w/ a local insurance company searching for

2 Underwriting Management positions. They are requiring management experience in the underwritingarea, one for Middle Market size & the other Small Commercial. Susans number is 704.362.5638.(June 2012)

Please contactJeanne Hess [email protected] or 863-6524, if you would like more information.

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This is how I feel about technology sometimes (sent to me from my cousin!)

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Well, I thought it was funny .

I was visiting my son in-law last night when I asked if I could borrow a newspaper.

'This is the 21st century,' he said. 'We don't waste money on newspapers.Here, you can use my iPad.'

I can tell you this... that darn fly never knew what hit 'em !

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You are invited!

Come celebrate the Spirit of Christmas withthe Raleigh Association of Insurance Professionals

Monday, December 10, 2012 at 18 Seaboard Restaurant, 18 SeaboardAve. # 100.

Time is 6:00 pm and there is no set price as you can order from themenu.

So come enjoy fellowship with RAIP friends.

Bring a White Elephant Gift Exchange, a wrapped gift to trade (limit of$10).

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Please R.S.V.P. to Beth Blackwell by Friday, December [email protected]

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Inspirational and just cute pictureshad to share! Enjoy!

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HAVE A WONDERFUL DECEMBER, FRIENDS!! CHRISTMAS BLESSINGSTO YOU ALL!

And have a safe and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!