INSURANCE WOMEN OF COLUMBUS OHIO

MARCH 13, 2008 

IWOCO’S regular monthly meeting was held at the Ronald McDonald House Col’s OH, on March 13, 2008 

Pledge of Allegiance/Collect: None 

Introductions of guests: 

Speaker:   

The meeting was called to order at: 6:55 p.m.by President Elect Sherry Distelhorst 

Treasurer – Diana Howell will read the Treasurer’s Report.  The report will be filed for audit.  If any member wants a copy contact Diana. 

Secretary – Karen Lawson read a resume of correspondence:  

Communications - Darlene Teague – Vikki will get award’s info to Darlene 

Bulletin deadline is March 15, 2008 

Bylaws – Sherry Distelhorst:-No report 

Community Service –Diane Felder: Diane presented a check from IWOCO to Cathy Levy from RMH in the amount of $944.25 (bazaar $424.25 dinner $520) then Darlene gave a personal check for $55.75 to make the donation an even $1,000.  Money will be used for supplies for the house.  Cathy also talked about the construction of the new house and need for volunteers. New house will have 68 rooms. 

Education/Legislation – Vikki Angelo:  Vikki made a motion to present 1 -$500 scholarship and 1 $250 scholarship at I day – Margaret Wildi seconded the motion – passed (we don’t have enough money to do 2 $500 scholarships without having to use money from our general fund) Diane also wants to ask Angie to put a link to RMH from IWOCO”S website 

Membership – Heidi Kugler –  No report 

Safety – Rose Schneider:  Diana gave the $150 to have the coloring books ordered, fire award will be given out 4/2/08 police award for March might have to be done in April due to the recipient not being available. 

Special Committees: 

Employment – Linda Hughes: No Report 

Audit/Budget/Finance – Darlene Teague: Diana is to get the check book to Darlene up to December for the audit 

Regional conference 2008 – Heidi Kugler & Vikki Angelo:  Heidi will be getting the digital pins for those members attending so we can be seen as the host of the event.

She also asked if someone could print the banquet meal program – Margaret said she would.  Darlene said no need to be at hotel on the 27th before noon, we can’t get into any of the meeting rooms until then.  The Banquet has been moved from the Regent Ballroom to Easton A & B

Still need the sign up sheets for, registration, hospitality, & welcome party 

Unfinished Business: None 

New Business:  Nominating committee – Vikki Angelo Chairman – Heidi Kugler, Darlene Teague & Mary Wildi.

Darlene announced she has 5 boxes of IWOCO history books and the Charter at her house, she will bring a list of what items she has to the April meeting.

Sherry reviewed the “Nat’l Bylaw Change” that Angie will be voting on at regional conference, most are just cosmetic but there is a concern with the increase in dues, which can be discussed at the April meeting for the National Conference voting. 

Announcements: 

Bulletin Deadline – 3/15/08

Next Regular Meeting – 4/3/08 TBA

Next conference Board Meeting – 3/19/08 at Margaret & Mary Wildi’s 5:30.

Next Board Meeting –

I-Day – 4/2/08

Regional Conference – 3/27 – 3/30/08 Columbus Ohio

Ohio Council Legislation Day – May 2 & 3, 2008 Fairfield Ohio Cincinnati Ins

National Conference – June 4-8th 2008 Scottsdale AZ

Networking Weekend – 8/22-23, South Bend Mishawaka, IN 

Meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m.

Karen Lawson, Secretary

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