INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS OF COLUMBUS OHIO

April 1, 2010

IPOCO’s regular monthly meeting was held at Florentine, Columbus, Ohio. 

Guests:  Starla McCollum, Walter Distelweig, Karry Ellis 

Speakers:  Chief Walter Distelweig, Columbus Police Department

                 Assistant Chief Karry Ellis, Columbus Fire Department 

Topic: Current activities in both departments

The meeting was called to order at 7:20 p.m. by President Sherry Distelhorst 

Pledge of Allegiance/Collect:  Jackie Christensen 

Resume of Correspondence-Stacey Nichols

No report. 

Treasurer’s Report-Diana Howell

Diana read the Treasurer’s report for the time period of March 4, 2010 through April 1, 2010.  The report will be filed for audit.  If any member wants a copy contact Diana.  

Bylaws Report-Heidi Kugler

No report. 

Audit and Budget-Angie Schmitt

No report other than the bulletin deadline is April 15^th.  Heidi Kugler reported that the next fundraiser will be held during the May meeting and it will be a Silpada party.  Catalogs and order forms are available.  Jewelry will be set up for viewing starting at 5:30pm on May 6^th at BOMA and orders will be taken until 8:30pm.  Pre-orders and gift certificates are available and will be considered part of the same order.  Please bring checks or credit cards if you are planning on purchasing anything, though checks are preferred. 

Safety-Michelle Ackermann

Michelle reported that $150 was used to purchase coloring books for the police department.  Another $150 was donated to the Firefighters Memorial Fund.  TIKE stickers are available and more can be ordered if needed. 

Community Service Report-Karen Lawson

Karen announced that more volunteers are needed at the Mid Ohio Food Bank for April 7^th. If nobody else volunteers, we can reschedule.  

Education-Kon Chittavong

Sherry Distelhorst reported reported for Vikki Angelo that 2 $500 Lillian Lane scholarships were awarded through the Griffith Foundation.   

Membership-Julie Williams-No report. 

Old Business: The Nominating Committee will report at the May meeting. 

New Business: None 

Announcements:

Ohio Insurance Education Day was March 24. 

Ohio Council Education Day is April 30-May 1.  You will need to register soon. 

Ohio Council Director’s visit will be at the May 6^th dinner meeting.  The cost of the dinner meeting on May 6^th will be $25 instead of $20 due to the location change to BOMA.  Parking is available at State Auto.  BOMA is located across Broad Street from State Auto.  

NAIW National Conference is June 9-12.  

Angie reported that she has some award nominations but would like to see some additional ones.  Please have all nominations in by April 5^th. 

The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. 

Respectfully Submitted,

Stacey Nichols