Greenville Association of Insurance Professionals

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1 Greenville Association of Insurance Professionals Newsletter June 2009 President s Corner GAIP Officers President: Karin Shore, CPIW President Elect: Claire Sizemore, CPIW, DAE Vice President: Michelle Campbell, CISR, CPIW, CPIA Secretary: Rita Rittlinger Treasurer: Kathryn Buchanan, CIC, CPIW Inside this issue: What s Going On Congratulations/Birthdays Did you know? 3 Secretary Report 4 Education, Alliances, & Industry 5 Treasurer s Report 6 Collect & Mission 7 Featured Member 8-11 Other Info Summer will soon be upon us and I am sure everyone is looking forward to vacations. Please don t forget GAIP as the summer gets into full swing and mark your calendar ahead of time for meetings. I am looking for a lot of good men/women to fill committee positions. Please if you are interested. This is a good way for all to get involved in some way in GAIP. The board this year has been wonderful in helping to keep GAIP afloat during some difficult times and we hope this next year will be a good one for all. Looking forward to seeing all the leaders of the insurance industry at the Leadership luncheon as well as our Past Presidents! We all have choices and make GAIP a choice this year! Karin And Around the Corner... Our next Luncheon is June 11, 2009

2 Page 2 GREENVILLE ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS GAIP Committees Budget & Finance: What s Going On... Chairman: Stephanie Manley By-Laws: See pages 12-33! Chairman: Becky Bagwell Education: Co - Chairman: Roxanne Peden, Lori Carrozza Legislation: Chairman: Clare Huemmer Long Range Planning: Chairman: Samantha Posey Membership Activities: Please Remember. Janelle Duffey in the loss of her brother, Harold Hoffman. Chairman: Stacy Anthony Communications/ Newsletter: Chairman: Deborah Woody Parliamentarian: Chairman: Samantha Posey Public Relations: Chairman: Still Needed Safety: Chairman: Pat Thompson Ways and Means: Co- Chairmen: Jeannie Huff, Betty Van Hoy Happy Birthday! 6/4 Diane Myers 6/8 Becky Bagwell 6/14 Stacy Anthony

3 Please remember in your prayers... GREENVILLE ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS Page 3 Happy Summer! Did you know? We generally meet at the Poinsett Club for our monthly lunch and meeting on the second Thursday of each month. Occasionally this may change when there is a conflict or an additional event. Here are dates to put on your calendar through June of of course, we ll give you more information when it is available. Please plan to be in attendance. May 21, 2009 Leadership Luncheon June 11, 2009 Installation of Officers "The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." Nelson Mandela

4 Page 4 GREENVILLE ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS Secretary s Report: Minutes for Monthly Luncheon April 9, 2009 The monthly meeting of the Greenville Association of Insurance Professionals was held at the Poinsett Club. Karin Shore called the meeting to 12:04. The collect was read by Rita Rittlinger. The minutes were approved & will be filed. The Treasurer s report was approved & will be filed for audit. Kathryn asked all committees to be conscious of our budget as we go forward. Committee Reports Ways & Means Jeannie talked about the womanless beauty pageant coming up & asked members to recruit men to participate. She also mentioned selling our Thomas Kincaid raffle tickets at Fall for Freedom Weekend. New Business -Karin announced due to Claire Sizemore s position as Region III VP she will not be able to serve as local President for the coming year. Claire gave her resignation & it was voted on & accepted. -Pat Thompson of the Nominating Committee presented their recommendations for officers for the upcoming year & they were voted on & accepted after no nominations were made from the floor. Officer for are: Karin Shore President Kathryn Buchanan President Elect Becky Bagwell Vice President Rita Rittlinger Secretary Deborah Woody Treasurer -Everyone was reminded to turn in applications for Insurance Professional of the Year, Leadership Award & Rookie of the Year by the deadline of April 16 th. -An announcement was made that Karin Shore was nominated & voted as delegate to the National Convention & Claire Sizemore was nominated & voted as alternate delegate to National. Program Our program this month was a very informative report from Karin about the Region III Conference which was held in Charleston, SC. Announcements -Karin announced that our local association had voted to donate $1,000 to the 2010 Regional to be held in Destin, FL in honor of our own Claire Sizemore who will be the Region III VP for Everyone was reminded that our Council Meeting will be in Florence this year Sept Everyone was also encouraged to attend the National Conference to be held in New Orleans in May. With no further business the meeting was 12:56. Respectfully submitted Rita Rittlinger

5 GREENVILLE ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS Page 5 Education NAIW designates education as its top priority, promoting it as a way to increase professionalism and attain positions of greater responsibility in the industry. NAIW provides continuing education to the insurance industry. NAIW offers courses in management skills, professional and personal development, technical insurance topics and technology in order to prepare its members for career advancement and participation in a global economy. NAIW delivers its education in a variety of formats and technologies, as appropriate to the topic and the intended audience. NAIW promotes legislative awareness and encourages its members - as individuals - to take an active role in the government of their country. NAIW strives to educate the public on the importance and contributions of the insurance industry to society. Building Alliances NAIW creates and encourages an environment in which its members may build alliances, create personal and professional networks and make connections across diverse career paths and experience levels. Through interaction with other members in all aspects of insurance, NAIW members gain a more complete understanding of the many interconnected facets of the industry. NAIW enables its members to practice their skills and test their own personal and professional adaptability in a supportive environment. NAIW pursues partnerships with educational institutions, industry organization, and other entities with similar missions. NAIW establishes a direct connection between the national organization and each of its individual members in order to better meet the needs of each member. Industry NAIW is positioned as a source of industry expertise, by providing quality education, expanding information about the industry and focusing attention on insurance issues affecting consumers. NAIW pursues partnerships with industry leaders to identify and develop educational opportunities for NAIW members that will ensure the continued success of the insurance industry. NAIW builds alliances with industry leaders to educate them about the association and the benefits it holds for their employees and their organizations. NAIW Officers President: Jenelle Duffy, CPCU, CLU, FLMI, HIA, CPIW, DAE President Elect: Linda Wilson, AAI, CPIW, AIS Vice President: Margaret Wildi, CPCU, CPIW, DAE, AAM, AIM Secretary: Joi Wilson, CSIR, CPIW, DAE RVP/Region III: Ginger Hayes, ACSR,CPIW,DAE SC Council Director: Robby Tew, ACS, AIS, CPIM

6 Page 6 GREENVILLE ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS Treasurer s Report: Checking Account April 2009 Beginning Balance $2, Income January luncheon $ February luncheon $ April luncheon $42.00 Ways & Means puzzle $ Interest from CD/ $21.24 Total Income $ Sub-Total $3, Expenses Claire Sizemore Reimb 1/2 hotel room for Regional $ Postmaster Annual PO Box rent $94.00 Poinsett Club April luncheon $ NAIW Nat'l Conv regis - Karin $ Reneta Hammerschmidt Region III dinner at National $41.00 TOTAL EXPENSES $1, Checking Account Balance $1, Certificate of Deposit Bank Sun Trust Bank CD Term 10 Month Current Balance $14, Renewal Interest Rate 1.59% Annual Percentage 1.60% Next Interest Payment Maturity Date 2/24/2010 Savings Account Bank Sun Trust Bank Current Balance $5, Current Interest Rate 0.10% Interest Credited Year to Date $1.33

7 Collect For Insurance Women Page 7 Take us O God, under Thy Divine protection. Make us to act as Thy messengers for peace and contentment, for harmony and understanding. Grant that we may see more clearly the point of view of other men and women in all lines of insurance. Realizing the highly competitive nature of our business, teach us to respect competition at all times. Keep us free from pettiness and unwise discrimination. Let us do our work willingly, honestly and thoroughly, giving service graciously at all times. Newsletter June 2009 Check Out Our Website GREENVILLE ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS Teach us, O Lord, to know and to realize that by Thy grace we can live in perfect peace with one another. Mission The National Association of Insurance Women serves its members by providing professional education, an environment in which to build business alliances and the opportunity to make connections with people of differing career paths and levels of experience in the insurance industry. NAIW s membership is open to all in the insurance industry who strive for and practice professionalism, regardless of their career level. NAIW fosters and encourages diversity, offering a network for members in all career categories, all lines of insurance and all cultural and experiential backgrounds. NAIW promotes mentoring, acceptance of change, personal growth and flexibility of participation. NAIW s governance and operational management exist to enable the association to carry out its mission.

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9 GREENVILLE ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS GAIP Featured Member Page 9 Members! Please submit your information with a current photo. We want to get to know you!

10 Page 10 GREENVILLE ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS GAIP Featured Member Clare Huemmer, CPIA Account Specialist Personal Lines Clare has over four years experience in the insurance industry. After graduating from Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC, she joined Sullivan Company in In 2005, Clare left to pursue her masters in education. After completing her masters she taught elementary for several years. In 2007, Clare returned to Sullivan Company as a Personal Lines Account Manager. She is a licensed P&C agent and is currently pursuing her CISR designation. Hobbies She enjoys walking her German Shepherd, Broc. And in her free time she likes to read a good book, watch movies, and enjoy coffee with friends!

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18 Page 18 GREENVILLE ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS Region III March, 2009 Charleston

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22 Page 22 GREENVILLE ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS Region III March, 2009 Charleston Now you know that it was much more than long meetings and Meals.

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28 Page 28 GREENVILLE ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS Region III March, 2009 Charleston Jennifer Scarberry Region III CWC Winner

29 GREENVILLE ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS Page 29 Region III March, 2009 Charleston Linda Wilson, National President Elect & Ginger Hayes, RVP, Region III

30 Page 30 GREENVILLE ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS Region III March, 2009 Charleston Passing the Gavel Selling Puzzle Pieces

31 GREENVILLE ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS Page 31 Region III March, 2009 Charleston Our new RVP giving acceptance speech The installation

32 Page 32 GREENVILLE ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS Familiar Faces? Submitted by Claire Sizemore

33 Page 33 GREENVILLE ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS Recap Have you got something you would like to share with other members? Have you got pictures you would like to share with other members? Please share by ing your article or jpegs to Deborah Woody at