THE PINECONE Monthly newsletter for area insurance professionals To inform members and associates of industry news, educational opportunities And association activities of the… RALEIGH ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE PROFESSIONALSOfficers PresidentKaty Willett, CIC, CISR [email protected]Preside nt –Elect & Members hip Janet Davis, CISR, CPIW, AAI [email protected]Vice-President& Programs Jeanne Hess, CISR, CPIW, DAE, AAI, AIS [email protected]SecretaryShirley Hudson, ARM, AAI, CISR, CPIW, DAE [email protected]TreasurerBarb Hutchinson [email protected]Parliamentarian Wanda Manning, CPCU, CPIW, CIC, D AE [email protected]Committee Chairmen: Bylaws & Immediate Past PresidentBeth Blackwell, AAI, CPIW [email protected]EmploymentJeanne Hess, CISR, CPIW, DAE, AAI, AIS [email protected]Public Relations Education Pam Grimes, CPIW, CIC, CISR, DAE [email protected]SafetyDebbie Pass-Soles, CPIW, CISR, CIC [email protected]Legislative Barb Hutchinson [email protected]Inside this Newsletter1. July Meeting – 7/12/11 PLANNING MEETING for2011-12. All members urged to attend YOUR association to plan events that you are interested in for RAIP! 2. August Meeting – 8/9/11 PICNIC/Membership drive 3. BREAKING NEWS!! NAIW (International) adds dba International Association ofInsurance Professionals (IAIP) SEE DETAILS BELOW! July 4, 2011 INDEPENDENCE DAY! Thanks for making NAIW YOUR Association of Choice – Represented by Diversified Professionals NEW WEBSITE: www.raip.org www.naiw.orgwww.ncaiw.org www.inssfa.org- SCHOLARSHIPS! Pinecone EditorJeanne Hess, CISR, CPIW, DAE, AAI, AIS863-6524 - [email protected]JULY 2011 The July Meeting of the Raleigh Association of Insurance Professionals will be held on Tuesday, July 12th at IIANC office, 101 Weston Oaks Court, C ary, NC 27513, meeting will begin at 6:00 pm with social time at 5:30 pm. RAIP P lanning Meeting. Hope to see you there and bring a guest ! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ COMMITTEE CHAIRS NEEDED! Don’t be shy! Contact Katy Willett ifyou would like to help on a committee. See the committees to the left on this page and come ready with ideas to share! Thanks for renewing your membership and your participation in YOUR association. We hope to see you on Tuesday, July 12th! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ASSOCIATES NIGHT HIGHLIGHTSThose who missed our banquetreally missed a nice time. Installation of Officers by Pam Grimes, Associate of the Year wentto Ronnie Bagwell and Member ofthe Year went to Katy Willett, both very deserving of these awards. Also congratulations to our newPresident, K aty Willett. Thanks to Beth Blackwell for a great year!
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The July Meeting of the RaleighAssociation of InsuranceProfessionals will be held onTuesday, July 12th atIIANC office, 101 Weston OaksCourt, Cary, NC 27513, meetingwill begin at 6:00 pm with socialtime at 5:30 pm. RAIP PlanningMeeting. Hope to see you thereand bring a guest!
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COMMITTEE CHAIRS NEEDED
Don’t be shy! Contact Katy Willett if you would like to help on a committeSee the committees to the left on thispage and come ready with ideas toshare!
Thanks for renewing your membershand your participation in YOURassociation. We hope to see you onTuesday, July 12th!
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ASSOCIATES NIGHT HIGHLIGHT
Those who missed our banquereally missed a nice time.
Installation of Officers by PamGrimes, Associate of the Year weto Ronnie Bagwell and Member othe Year went to Katy Willett, bovery deserving of these awards
Also congratulations to our newPresident, Katy Willett. Thanks
I am looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible at the July meeting. Using July toplan out our year was one of the ideas from NAIW’s “Best of the Best” to be able to promotemeetings in advance to potential members. So we need your ideas! Let us know what youwould like to have on the agenda this year. If you have ideas for speakers, activities or classes that you would enjoy – please email Jeanne or me. Can’t make the meeting?Please let us know what you would like to see our group participate in for the 2011 to 2012year. We are also looking for committee chairs so if you would like to volunteer for a specific
area, please be ready to let us know what you would like to participate in this year. My goalis to keep meetings to an hour!
Hope to see all you there!
Katy WillettRAIP President, 2011-2012
*** Currently self-studying for CPCU property class
Looking for others who wish to meet weekly as a study partner (or group?). If interested, please
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 smallbusiness. 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 – Capstone Search Group • Commercial Lines Account Manager – Charlotte - $45K - $55KOur client is looking for someone with a strong marketing and client service background. Exposure tocommercial construction is a plus.• Employee Benefits Account Manager – Charlotte - $50K - $60KOur client here is looking for someone with experience working in the 100 – 1,000 life arena and significantexposure to self funded accounts.• Commercial Lines Account Manager – Raleigh - $45K - $55KOur client here is seeking someone with a strong middle market commercial lines background working withaccounts ranging in size from $15K - $30K in revenue with exposure to a variety of industries.
(added June 2011)
3 – Marketing Director for a small Workers Compensation Insurance Company in Raleigh. (Added May 2011)
4 – Insurance Professional looking to re-locate to beautiful NC in the next few months. I have sold myagency in northern Ohio and am looking for a job opportunity that will allow me to use my 30+ insurance
expertise in any capacity to complete my years until retirement. I have been a member of the NAIW since 1981and hope that this association may be beneficial in assisting me in this move. (added June 2011)
5 - Finmark Insurance Agency in Raleigh is looking for Commercial Producers. Please send resumeto Rick Stallings at [email protected]
Please contact Jeanne Hess [email protected] or 863-6524, if you would like more information.
MINUTES OF THE
RALEIGH ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE PROFESSIONALSJUNE 14, 2011
There were no minutes for the June meeting since we met for our Associates Night Banquet.
Respectfully submitted,Shirley W. McLamb-Hudson, ARM, AAI, CPIW, CISR, DAERAIP Secretary
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DUES RENEWALS!
Dues statements have been e-mailed by NAIW. If you have not received yours, go to theNAIW website and update your e-mail address. Also, I would e-mail John McCullough atNAIW for a copy of your form. [email protected]
It is very convenient to print off and turn in if you have your expenses paid. Or you can payby credit card, check, etc. DON’T DELAY…DO IT TODAY!
Have you visited our website lately?? WOW, it is great and also there is a link to NCAIW’S website! WOW tothat too!! Beautiful designs, great information and links. Also a link to the NAIW site. Our new look is asprofessional as we are and I hope you take time to check it out. www.raip.org
NAIW/RAIP Testimonial?How has NAIW helped your career or your position? Would you write a testimonial and sendto Katy Willett to put on our RAIP website? This goes along with the NAIW testimonialsrecently and we would like to continue this on a local level. Contact Katy at:[email protected]
One woman was late because her Alarm clock didn't go off in time.
One was late because of being stuck on the NJ Turnpike Because of an auto accident.
One of them Missed his bus.
One spilled food on her clothes and had to takeTime to change.
One'sCar wouldn't start.
One couldn'tGet a taxi.
The one that struck me the most was the manWho put on a new pair of shoes that morning,Took the various means to get to work
But before he got there, he developed a blister on his foot.He stopped at a drugstore to buy a Band-Aid.That is why he is alive today..
Now when I amStuck in traffic,Miss an elevator,Turn back to answer a ringing telephone ...All the little things that annoy me.I think to myself,This is exactly where God wants me to be At this very moment...
Next time your morning seems to be going wrong,You can't seem to find the car keys,You hit every traffic light,Don't get mad or frustrated; It may be just that God is at work watching over you.
May God continue to bless you with all those annoying little thingsAnd may you remember their possible purpose.
Pass this on to someone else, if you'd like.If you delete this, it's okay:God's Love Is Not Dependent On E-Mail!!
(that's the cool part)
A M E N
Note: I’m sure most of you have read this one before but it was so timely with our 4th of Julycelebrations and the freedom that we have enjoyed for 200+ years. Remember our service men andwomen protecting our freedom today and in the past, and count your Blessings for living in the BESTCOUNTRY IN THE WORLD!!! GOD BLESS AMERICA!
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