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