IPOCO’S regular monthly
meeting was held at the Grange Insurance Company, Gahanna, Ohio.
Pledge of Allegiance/Collect:
Angie Schmitt
Introduction of guests: Kon Chittavong
Speaker: Betsy Adams, Ohio Council Director. Her theme as Council Director is: Bright ideas occur when we eliminate the “Me” and make it a “We”.
Betsy spoke of the benefits of
NAIW and of the upcoming Regional Meeting in Troy, Michigan 3/26-3/29/09.
One of the highlights will be a variety of educational opportunities.
The Scioto Valley of Insurance
Professionals will host a networking weekend 8/21-8/23/09 in Chillicothe, Ohio.
Betsy presented an overview of the planned events.
MEETING CALLED TO
ORDER: 7:26 p.m. by President Sherry Distelhorst.
Treasurer – Diana Howell
Read the Treasurer’s Report and this will be filed for
audit. If any member wants a copy
contact Diana.
Secretary – Theresa Fagan-Smith
The Board agreed on stationary
letter head to use on behalf of IPOCO communication. A copy was provided to each Board Member.
Correspondence from ISFA (Insurance Scholarship Foundation
of America) was read from an email dated 11/18/08. ISFA extended a “Thank You” to everyone who has given so
generously to “Promoting Excellence through Education” and extended very
best wishes for a joyous and thankful Holiday.
Minutes from the general meeting 11/06 were approved and
will be posted accordingly.
Communications – Angie Schmitt
Bulletin deadline is January 15, 2009.
Bylaws – President Elect Heidi Kugler
Job description manual has been updated and placed on the
website. Heidi encouraged everyone
to review.
Community Service –Caroline Barnes Weygandt (absent)
Unanimous decision was made for IPOCO to prepare and serve dinner at The Ronald McDonald House in Columbus on 3/17/09. Baked potato bar was suggested. Discussion and ideas were generated regarding options for use of funds raised for Ronald McDonald House. Also, since we would not be having dinner funds generated from the regular scheduled meeting in March, we discussed bringing bed linens in lieu of dinner funds. The Community Service Committee will discuss and make a decision.
The Whale was passed around in support of The Literacy
Foundation.
Education/Legislation – Vikki Angelo
Vikki gave a financial report on the Scholarship Funds.
You may contact Vikki for a copy of the report.
Next month meeting is educational month for IPOCO.
Vikki will present excerpts from a couple different education classes.
Membership – Kon Chittavong
Currently have 34 members.
Safety – Theresa Fagan
Smith
Michelle Ackerman presented the Firefighter of the Month
award on December 4, 2008 at Fire Station 27, located at 7560 Smokey Row Road.
The next award ceremony will be at the CPD Headquarters for the Police Officer
of the Month on January 12, 2009, at 2:00 p.m.
Theresa and Michelle plan to attend.
Program- Elaine Fagan Moore
Next meeting will be at Grange Insurance Company in
Gahanna, Ohio.
Special Committees:
Employment – Linda Hughes
No Report.
Audit/Budget/Finance – Pat Johnson
Angie received the books this evening and her report is
forthcoming.
Unfinished Business:
Checks have been sent to IAMD (Metro Detroit) and Akron
organizations as discussed. Remaining funds will be used for future conferences.
New Business:
Julie Williams made motion to send one delegate, being our
President, to the Regional Conference with the registration fee covered by IPOCO
and an allowance towards expenses. Pat
Johnson second; motion granted.
Pat Johnson announced the educational opportunities at
Regional Conference will now be free. Angie will post a tentative agenda on the
website.
Announcements:
Bulletin Deadline – 01/15/09
Next Regular Meeting – 2/5/09
Next Board Meeting – 01/15/09
Regional Conference – 3/26/09-3/29/09 Detroit Michigan
National Conference –
5/29/09-5/31/09 New Orleans, LA
Meeting was adjourned at 8:02 PM
Respectfully Submitted,
Theresa Fagan Smith