Pinecon Sept 2009

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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

President Kelly Bryant, [email protected] or 919-716-9831

President –Elect & MembershipBeth Blackwell, AAI, [email protected]

Vice-President & ProgramsKaty Willett, CIC, [email protected]

Secretary Jennifer Taylor CIC, CPIW, CISR, [email protected] or 919-719-9575

Treasurer Janet Davis, CISR, CPIW, [email protected]

919-359-9439

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

Committee Chairmen:BylawsCrystal Sanderson, CIC, AAI919-716-9714, [email protected]

Employment Shirley Hudson, ARM, AAI, CISR, CPIW, [email protected] 919 863-6531

Public RelationsJennifer Taylor CIC, CPIW, CISR, [email protected] or 919-719-9575

EducationEllen Samuels, AIC, [email protected] or 919 274-2452

Safety Jeanne Hess, CISR, CPIW, DAE, AAI919-863-6524 - [email protected]

LegislativeBarbara [email protected]

Inside this Newsletter

1 September – PICNICAnd Membership DriveFun evening planned!Don’t miss it!

2. PECANS!! Get your order form at the meeting! Lotsof yummy treats for bakingand the Holidays!

3. FLOOD & ETHICS! If youStill need to take your Flood & Ethics update –see below!!

September – Cooler Temps!

Thanks for making NAIW YOURAssociation of Choice –

Represented by Diversified Professionals

NEW WEBSITE: www.raip.org

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Pinecone Editor Jeanne Hess, CISR, CPIW, DAE, AA

863-6524 - [email protected]

September 2009

The September Meeting of the RaleiAssociation of Insurance Professionawill be held at the IIANC office, 101Weston Oaks Court. Social time is a5:30 and meeting begins at 6:00. Oumeeting in September is our annualpicnic and membership drive.It is a fr

dinner but please RSVP to BethBlackwell. We would like to see allmembers attend and bring at least onguest. See you there.

NEW WEBSITE!!!!

Our new website is up and running buis still under construction. But soon will have our newsletter, class info,calendar and other up to dateinformation for our members and guests! You can check it out NOW! Kelly did a great job designing our ne

page! Thanks Kelly!

Member Concerns!

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Dear Friends, Members, and Associates,

We have an exciting meeting planned this month- it is my favorite meeting because we get to tell our

insurance friends just how much we love RAIP and why- plus food and games- what is there not tolike?? Don't forget to bring what you signed up to bring at the last meeting and to BRING AGUEST! Plus if you have bake sale money be sure to bring that so we can see just how mucheveryone made at their offices and Janet can get it deposited into the bank.

Everyone has been doing a great job with their positions and volunteering for committees, if you arenot involved you are not making the most out of your association. Let's show Durham and the wholestate just how dedicated we are this year by volunteering to help them with their convention. If youare able to volunteer please let me know and I will pass the word along. We know from hosting our regional convention not so long ago that these conventions lots of work behind the scenes to be asuccess.

Hope everyone has a great Labor Day! See you and your guests on Tuesday!

Kelly Bryant, CISRPresident

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

Operations Assistant Job Description:*For all positions we are seeking candidates with the same values as our own—commitment to the

highest level of customer service, professionalism and integrity- Ability to coordinate insurance agency operations- Must have a strong business background

- Not required, but strongly preferred, a 4-year degree in business, risk management, or insurance- At least 4 years of independent agency experience- An active NC Property and Casualty insurance license- Familiar with the Applied Agency Management System

Please contact Shirley Hudson – [email protected] or 863-6531, if you would like moreinformation.

Commercial Account Manager looking for a position with an agency. 16 years commercial linesexperience including servicing, marketing, quoting & sales. Great on line quoting capabilities withcarriers and a great team player. Please contact Shirley Hudson – [email protected] or 863-6531, if you would like more information.

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MINUTES OF THERALEIGH ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS

August 11, 2009

The night’s events started with dinner & a presentation before the meeting began.

President Bryant welcomed everyone to the meeting and had the new guests stand up and introducethemselves and give us a little information about what they do.

Members & guests present: Kelly Bryant, Shirley McLamb-Hudson, Jennifer Taylor, Jeanne Hess, Katy Willett,Ellen Samuels, Erica Joyce, Josee Cherrier, Brenda Page, Gayle Knutson, Nancy Gardner, Pearl Wright, Barb

Hutchinson, Melissa Williard, Beth Blackwell, Joetta MacMiller and Janet Davis.

Dinner from Carolina Café was sponsored by Employers’ Insurance in honor of “Go Red for Women” night.After dinner Jennifer Taylor, Secretary, introduced our guest speaker Susanna Russell, Director of the localchapter of the American Heart Association. Susanna showed a video regarding the “Go Red for Women”campaign and then discussed heart health habits. The information she provided was very informative and sheended the presentation with a question & answer session and some handing out some prizes.

Kelly Bryant, President, thanked Susanna for her presentation and called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM.

President Bryant requested approval of the July Minutes, Joetta MacMiller made a motion to approve andShirley McLamb-Hudson seconded with all in favor.

President Bryant discussed a fundraising opportunity for August 20, 2009 which would give us the opportunityto set up a vendor table at no cost and sell baked goods, beverages, or anything else we wanted to include.The event was to benefit a local Fire Dept. Volunteers were asked to assist and Katy Willett, Joetta MacMiller and President Bryant would help to head things up for this fundraiser. Katy Willett made a motion to approvethis event and Jennifer Taylor seconded with all in favor.

President Bryant confirmed that our new website was up and running at www.raip.org. A suggestion was madeto have a password entry for members to access another part of the website where additional privateinformation could be accessed by members only. President Bryant will do some research on this and reportback to the group.

Treasurers Report- Janet Davis will submit report to President Bryant.

Programs- Vice President Katy Willett stated that we would be having our Membership Picnic at the September

meeting a request was made to sign up for side items as RAIP would be providing the main dish. A discussionwas held about possibly having a social or mixer for the October meeting and both Gayle Knutson and KatyWillett would work on heading this up. A discussion was held regarding an opportunity to do a personal financepresentation from a AXA representative.

Education- In November we will be having our Flood & Ethics class. A remember that the Durham Associationis putting on some education classes that our members may be interested in as well.

Membership- Beth Blackwell, Chairman, welcomed our new members Ellen Samuels, Barb Hutchinson, andPearl Wright. Beth also requested that members please invite prospective members to our picnic next month.Beth also confirmed that we have 15 members currently.

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Safety- Jeanne Hess has ordered the supplies for Operation Edith and they should have in soon. Thesesupplies will be available to anyone that is interested in delivering this to schools, day cares, and etc.

Legislative- Barb Hutchinson discussed some important updates on the Beach Plan and also that personal autorate reductions were approved by the NCDOI.

By Laws- No report submitted.

Employment- Shirley McLamb-Hudson provided an update and referred everyone to the newsletter.

Old Business- None other than that discussed.

New Business- None.

President Bryant adjourned the meeting at 7:48 PM.

Respectfully submitted,Jennifer J. Taylor, CIC, CISR, CPSR, CPIWRAIP Secretary

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EDUCATION UPDATE: We have classes set up as fund-raisers Flood and Ethics 11/18/09 (see flyers attached). It is

EVERYONE's responsibility to advertise these classes. This is YOUR association and in order for us to besuccessful and do things in the community we must raise funds. Plus Education was one of the reasons NAIWwas started! Please email the class flyer out to all your local underwriters, company reps, friends, co-workers,bosses, etc. Hang flyers in your office. Plus if you need these classes you need to sign up!

Ellen SamuelsEducation Chairman

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PECANS!!!

We will have information about a Pecan Fundraiser next week. We hope to

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NCAIW CONVENTION UPDATE!

If you have not received your forms, please see attached separately.Remember that the Chatham Winery tour is not included in the registrationfee. If you wish to take the tour, it is an additional cost of $10.00.

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The Raleigh Association of InsuranceProfessionals

National Flood & Ethics Classes(Meets NCDOI Requirements)

11/18/09

Flood ~ 8:30 to 11:30Ethics ~ 1 to 4

Location: IIANC Building- Cary, NC

$40 per person per class (non NAIW member)$35 per person per class (NAIW Member)

Make checks payable to: RAIPMail check & registration form to:

Kelly Bryant115 Cobey Ct

Clayton, NC 27520

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Questions? Call/email Kelly Bryant 919-716-9918, [email protected]

RAIP Flood & Ethics Classes Registration Form

Registrants Name:_____________________________________ Print name exactly as appears on your license

Name you use if different than above (nickname): _________________________

Designations:___________________________

Last 5 of SS#________ NPN:_______________ DOB:____________

Agency/Company Name______________________________________

Mailing address:___________________________________________

City, State, Zip:____________________________________________

Phone:_______________________ Email:_______________________

Class date you are registering for:______________________________

Class you are registering for (flood, ethics, both)___________________

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Full payment due at time of registraion.

Last day to register for November class is 11/6/09- payment and registration must be received on or before that date.

$25 Return check or cancellation after end of registration period.

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