Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
Wichita Area Insurance Professionals
October 2013 Edition
Dear WAIP Members,
The cooler weather is finally here and we can open up the windows and enjoy some fresh air before winter settles in. Football season is in full swing I hope your team is winning!
I am so pleased to see some new members join our association and attend the
meetings! REMEMBER that dues will be in JANUARY!! We have a Sunflower Networking Event coming up on October 12th in Kansas City and it would be wonderful if we could get some of our newest members to join us and see how much fun it is. *See the registration form below.
Check out the IAIP website at www.internationalinsuranceprofessionals.org click on the “Education” tab then click “Online CE Courses” to get some free CE credits.
Satisfy ALL your CE requirements at one low price with our online courses Our partnership with KMC On Demand allows us to serve our IAIP members with quality, accredited content at the best value. Don't just comply with continuing education requirements; complete comprehensive, on-line courses that will further your career. Individual accredited courses start at $20. Or for complete access to all KMC courses and additional resources, pay one annual price of $135 to take as many courses as you like! There are no additional fees regardless of how many credits you take or states in which you apply.
Make sure your skills are up to date in today's competitive insurance environment!
We need to start thinking about applications for these next two months.
Awards presented to WAIP members for their outstanding achievements.
Claims Professional of the Year An award to recognize the claims professional who has demonstrated superior knowledge of the claims field, experienced professional advancement through educational pursuits, demonstrated leadership in the field, and is an active participant in IAIP activities. Criteria includes insurance education, IAIP activities, involvement in claims or adjusters associations, civic involvement, insurance teaching experience and an essay regarding the candidate’s work experience, goals, and achievements.
Confidence While Communicating (CWC) Speak-off A competition to recognize the best speaker completing the CWC educational program. CWC is designed to teach the skills necessary to prepare and deliver oral presentations. Candidates first compete at the local level, with the winners progressing to the Regional levels, culminating at the International Convention.
Insurance Professional of the Year An award to recognize an individual who in pursuing a career has contributed to the insurance industry through education, creation of industry alliances, and/or legislative activity. Criteria includes IAIP involvement, continuing education, industry involvement, community involvement and an essay on an industry topic.
Professional Underwriter of the Year An award to recognize a professional underwriter who has demonstrated superior knowledge of the underwriting field, experienced professional advancement through educational pursuits, demonstrated leadership in the field, and is an active participant in IAIP activities. Criteria includesIAIP involvement, continuing education, industry involvement, community involvement and an essay on an industry topic.
Risk Management Professional of the Year An award to recognize a risk management professional who has demonstrated superior knowledge of the risk management field, experienced professional advancement through educational pursuits, demonstrated leadership in the field, and is an active participant in IAIP activities. Criteria includes IAIP involvement, continuing education, industry involvement, community involvement and an essay on an industry topic.
Rookie of the Year An award to recognize the accomplishments of a new member who has made significant contributions to IAIP within the first 24-months of joining the association. It recognizes participation in association affairs, completion of selected insurance courses and involvement in governmental activities.
________________________________________________________________
Client Service Professional of the Year An award to recognize members whose primary responsibility is in a service capacity with internal and/or external customers. It is particularly intended to include IT professionals, Human Resources, Accounting, Actuarial, Industry Support (i.e. restoration, repair, etc.), and Customer Service Representatives in the insurance and all supporting industries.
There is only one date to remember for the month of October.
Thursday the 31st. Have fun, but be safe and check all of the candy before your little ones devour it.
Looking forward to our next meeting October 21st at IMA with Teresa Raehpour , Topic: Meetings, Madness and Mahem. Don’t forget to check out the website. See you at the next meeting.
Sincerely,
Deb Schmitz
2013-2014 President
WAIP 2013-2014 Officers and Board of Directors
POSITION NAME EMAIL
President Deb Schmitz [email protected] President Elect Kristen Sisk, AINS, AIS, AU [email protected]
Program Debby Hull CIC, AU, CPIW [email protected] Public Relations Co-Chair
Gracellen Donnelley, CPIW, DAE and Dawn Mathews, AINS, AIS, AU, CPCU, CPIW
[email protected] [email protected]
Secretary Sharyl Beckwith, CISR [email protected] Treasurer Charla Staab [email protected] Immediate Past President
Ellen Schwindaman, AU, CPCU, CPIW [email protected]
Education Director Cindy VanBuren, CISR, CPIW [email protected] Safety Director Carla Pfannenstiel, AINS, AU [email protected] Membership Director Marcia Jarmer, CPCU, CIC, CPIW, AU,
CRIS [email protected]
Parliamentarian Ellen Schwindaman, AU, CPCU, CPIW [email protected] Nominating Chairman Lori Minor CPIW, CPCU [email protected] Historian Nancy Bigham AU, CPCU [email protected] Technology Chairman Ellen Schwindaman, AU, CPCU, CPIW [email protected] Employee Referral Betty Regier, AINS, AIS, AU, CISR,
CPIW, CRIS [email protected]
Region VII RVP Angie Sullivan AIC, CPIW State Farm Insurance 222 S 84th
Lincoln, NE 68501-2542 (402) 797-5105 [email protected]
Martha Elliott, CISR -- RVP Assistant
September Membership Meeting – Being Prepared!!
Brian St Jacques
Monday, October 21, 2013 Meetings, Madness and Mayhem Presented by Teresa Raehpour, Interdisciplinary Studies Director, Newman University
Here's a riddle: What do employees think is the number one time-waster? Meetings! Like it or not, meetings are a crucial part of operating any business or organization; without them there would be chaos and disorganization. However, what makes some meetings result-oriented and effective while others leave people thinking they'd rather be sticking needles in their eye? This presentation will discuss the common problems and issues associated with ineffective meetings, tips on how to run a productive meeting including a look at different leadership styles and offer specific techniques on how to handle disruptive members.
IMA Cohen Education Center
8200 E. 32nd Street North Wichita, KS 67226
6:00 PM Dinner Catered by Wild Thyme
Cost: $15
5:15 PM Board Meeting 6:00 PM General Membership Meeting
Call or email Phyllis King at (316) 305-8090 or [email protected]
Reservations are due by Wednesday, October 16th Cancellations are due by Friday, October 18th
2013-2014 WAIP Membership Roster
Ask Membership Director Marcia Jarmer for hard copy at meeting. For email copy call 316-619-8919 or email [email protected].
From the Board
• Bylaws, Budget & Audit: Budget for the 2013-14 Term was
approved. • Membership: Confirmed 45 members.
o Reminder, if you have a standing reservation for monthly meetings, cancellations must be made in the same time frame as all others or you will be charged.
• Education: A CWC class will start the first week in October at CIG office. Let Cindy know if you would like to attend or have questions.
• Programs: o October 21st: IMA Cohen Education Center – Teresa Raehpour:
Meetings, Madness and Mahem o November 18th: IMA Cohen Education Center – Dr. Gina Marx:
Making “Difficult” Conversations “Doable” • Nominating: Lori Minor, Chairman. Members of the committee
are: Marcia Jarmer, Gracellen Donnelley, Debbie Brevik, Betty Regier and Candi Edmunson.
• New Business: Desert Auction was discussed -- more to come. • Guests: All guests are invited to stay for a 5 Minute introduction to
WAIP after each meeting. • Dates to Remember:
o State Meeting --Overland Park, Ks -- October 12, 2013 o Regional Conference -- Lincoln, NE -- April 3-5, 2014 –
Embassy Suites Hotel o International Convention -- San Diego, CA -- June 5-7,
2014
WAIP Job Referral Service
In an effort to communicate job openings to IWW members, we will be providing current job information at the monthly meetings and in the AirWaves.
Job openings as of 10/1/13:
⇒ Accounts Payable clerk, part-time; local construction company (posted 7/19/13) ⇒ Commercial Lines CSR, full-time; independent agency (posted 9/5/13) ⇒ Commercial Lines CSR, full-time; independent agency (posted 9/13/13)
Jobs sought as of 10/1/13:
⇒ none
Job openings, or people searching, will be kept on the current list for six months.
Remember that this is a confidential service. If you are looking for a job, your name will not intentionally be given to your current employer nor will you intentionally be told if your employer is looking for someone to hire.
If you want more information on any of these, please contact me @ 266-6255.
Thank you,
Betty L. Regier, AIS, AU, AINS, CRIS, CISR, CPIW
Processing Account Manager
NPN License # 6117799
IMA, Inc.
8200 E 32nd St N
Wichita KS 67226
316.266.6255 phone
316.266.6393 direct fax
316.267.9221 main
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:
See attached flyer -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Free Continuing Education Class Schedule for 2013
Classes will be held at Rusty Eck Ford
7310 E. Kellogg
Tuesday, November 12, 2013 (lunch on your own)
Bio Recovery Services from 9:30 am – 11:30 am - 2 P&C credits
Applied Structural Drying from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm - 2 P&C credits
If you are interested in signing up, please go to www.pdeseastwichita.com to register or send Jill an email at
[email protected] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AGENTS
Upcoming Classes & Events
Oct. 9
CISR: Insuring Residential Personal Property
Oct. 30 Insuring Commercial Property
