REGION VII WINTER NEWSLETTER

IMPORTANT DATES

April:

Region VII Conference

4/3-5/2008

Wichita, KS

June:

International Conference --

6/4-8/2008

Scottsdale, AZ

Region VII Officers

Region VII RVP

Ellen Schwindaman CPCU, AU, CPIW

Phone: 316-266-6309

Email: ellen.schwindaman@imacorp.com

Region VII Assistant

Dawn Mathews, CPCU, CPIW

Phone: 316-266-6304

Email: dawn.mathews@imacorp.com

 

Council Directors

Colorado

Leanna Jawarsky, CISR, CPIA, CPIW, DAE

Email: leanna_jawarsky@wellsfargois.com

Kansas

Gracellen Donnelley, CPIW, DAE

Email: gracellen.donnelley@imacorp.com

 

Nebraska

Sherry Allen , CPIW, CPSR, AIS

Email: sherry.allen@hakco.com

Wyoming

Jack Rogers

Email: jack@eaglesfan.com

I hope each of you had a wonderful Christmas and New Year Holiday.

It’s hard to believe that it is already middle of January 2008.

Congratulations are in order for all of the Council Directors and their conference committees for a successful 2007 Council Meeting. Dawn and I truly enjoyed and appreciated the hospitality extended by all of you. It never ceases to amaze me how the necessary items we all do at these meetings take on their own personality with each separate council.

The January board meeting was held in Tulsa in conjunction with the Open House for the new Corporate office. What a great facility we have!! We enjoyed meeting and greeting a number of you at the Open House and the reception following. The RVP’s got the opportunity to jump right in and become staff members for a few days. We helped with files, cleaning, cooking meals for the board meeting, and had great fellowship and had fun while doing so. We worked and played hard for three days. See the website for the January 2008 Board Summary for the actions taken by the board. (Resources/NAIW Publications/Board Summaries), or refer to Connections.

Speaking of the Board summary and Connections, I have received e-mail regarding the dues increase. The last time NAIW had a real dues increase was in 1990. The CPI increase we take each year, unfortunately does not keep up with inflation, therefore the need for the increase.

Time for regional conference is quickly approaching. A copy of the registration form has been sent out and a copy is attached to this letter. The Insurance Women of Wichita have been working diligently to present you with an excellent program.

1. Council Directors Elect Training will be on Thursday, beginning at 11:00.

2. Conference begins on Friday morning with CWC, and two opportunities for continuing education on Friday afternoon. These are free to you as a member & registered attendee of the conference, but will be open to public for a cost.

3. The Welcome Party on Friday night will be held at the Old Town Melodrama across the street from the Hotel. This is expected to be great fun and an event you do not want to miss.

4. Saturday holds the promise of great speakers, awards and an exciting banquet with awesome entertainment for the evening.

To all of the new members, I hope you are planning on attending the conference and I am looking forward to meeting each of you personally. To our other members, I’m looking to see you as well!!

 

Candidates for National Secretary known at this time:

Joi Wilson CISR, CPIW, DAE – Southlake , TX (Region VII)

Penny Hayworth-Rich AU, CPIW – Nampa, ID (Region IX)

Welcome New Members: (Nov-Jan)

Melissa McDonald – Insurance Professionals of Weld County

Morgan Dischner -- Insurance Professionals of Weld County

Lee Ann Smith – Insurance Professionals of Boulder County

Jody Sharp – Insurance Women of Omaha

Paula Hawkins – Member at Large

Joyce Ely – Insurance Women of Lincoln, Inc.

Lisa McRoberts – Insurance Professionals of Larimer County

Colleen Kreft – Insurance Women of Denver

Danelle Eleson -- Insurance Women of Lincoln, Inc

Renee Thomforde – Insurance Women of Wichita

L Diane Cook – Professional Insurance Women of Colorado Springs

Colleen Laeger -- Insurance Professionals of Weld County

 

 

 

REGION VII CONFERENCE

APRIL 3-6, 2008

MINI AGENDA

Thursday – April 3

12:00 Registration Open

11:00 – 5:00 CDE Training --Board Room

6:00 First Timers Meeting

6:30 Delegates Briefing

7:00 Communicate with Confidence Meeting

7:00 – ? Nominating Committee

7:00 --? ICI & RLI Hospitality Suite

Friday – April 4

7:00 Registration Open

7:30 Grab & Go Breakfast

8:30 First Business Session

12:00 Lunch

1:00-5:00 Educational Session – National Flood Program

1:00-3:00 Education Session – Ethics

5:15 – 6:00 Young Professionals Reception

6:00 – 10:00 Welcome Party – Mosley Street Melodrama

Saturday April 5

7:15 - 8:15 Buffet Breakfast

8:30 Business Session

12:00 Awards Luncheon

1:30 Business Session

4:00 Adjourn Meeting

7:00 – 10:00 Banquet and Entertainment

 

 

                         

 

BUILD A BETTER YOU – BRICK BY BRICK


         61st Region VII Conference of the
                         National Association of Insurance Women (International)
          April 3-5, 2008

          Hosted by Insurance Women of Wichita
                        Hotel At Old Town, Wichita, KS

                             OFFICIAL REGISTRATION FORM

Name & Designations__________________________________________________________
BadgeName_______________Association__________________________________________
Mailing Address_______________________________________________________________
Employer____________________________________E-Mail Address____________________
Daytime Phone______________________________Fax #______________________________

Please Mark All That Apply:

____National Officer _____Past National Officer _____Council Director
____Local President _____First Timer _____ Past Council Director
____Voting Delegate _____Past Regional Vice Pres. _____ Council Director Elect
____ Young Professional

(Under 40)

_____Exhibitor _____ DAE



CONTINUTING EDUCATION FRIDAY PM:
Flood: 1:00 –5:00; 4 hrs CE –Approved in all States Yes_________No_________

Members – free; Non-Members - $30.00

Ethics: 1:00 – 3:00; 2 hrs CE in KS (Other states pending)       Yes_________No_________

No charge

Registration $150 if postmarked before March 3, 2008                Includes Lunches/Banquet
Late Registration $175                                NO REFUNDS AFTER March 3, 2008

Single Day Registration $90                                Guest Meals $30 Each
Includes lunch, dinner ** & entertainment            Includes dinner** & entertainment
Friday           April 4 __________                         Friday Evening    ____________
Saturday        April 5___________                        Saturday Evening ____________

** If you have a dietary needs/restrictions please advise______________________________

Room Reservations-Deadline March 3, 2008

TO RECEIVE NAIW RATES MUST ASK FOR:
Region VII NAIW Conference or NAIW,
Hotel At Old Town, 830 E 1st St N, Wichita, KS 67202
Phone #316-267-4800 or Toll Free 877-265-3869

Make Checks Payable to:
2008 Region 7 Regional Conference Fund
Mail check & registration to:
Rosemary Davis, CIC, CISR, CPIW, CWCS
1824 Hazlett St
El Dorado, KS 67042