INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS OF COLUMBUS OHIO

MARCH 4, 2010 

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

Speaker:  Gayle Wolf 

Topic: Pre-planning Funeral Arrangements 

The meeting was called to order at 7:36 p.m. by President Sherry Distelhorst 

Pledge of Allegiance/Collect:  Heidi Kugler 

Resume of Correspondence-Stacey Nichols

Stacey announced that spare key chains are needed for the Homeless Families Foundation.  Margaret Wildi is currently collecting them for the families who are receiving their apartment keys. 

Treasurer’s Report-Diana Howell

Diana read the Treasurer’s report for the time period of February 4, 2010 through March 4, 2010.  The report will be filed for audit.  If any member wants a copy contact Diana.  Diana noted that the board voted to extend the current CD for another six month period. 

Bylaws Report-Heidi Kugler

Heidi announced that the board discussed the proposed Standing Rule 27, and decided to withdraw it.  The board will continue to advise if meetings are cancelled and give as much notice to those with reservations as possible. 

Audit and Budget-Angie Schmitt-no report

Communications Report-Angie advised that the next bulletin deadline is March 15^th. 

Safety-Michelle Ackermann

Michelle reported that $150 is being used to purchase coloring books for the police department.  Another $150 will be donated to the Firefighters Memorial Fund. 

Community Service Report-Karen Lawson

Karen thanked Heidi for arranging the evening’s guest speaker.  Margaret Wildi took all if the pens, paper and other items donated to the Literacy Council.  The Easter candy is courtesy of Margaret, and the brochures are for National Women’s History Month.  

Education-Kon Chittavong

Vikki Angelo reported in Kon’s absence that two $500 scholarships will be given.  The Griffith Foundation is currently making their decisions. 

Membership-Julie Williams

Julie reported that the brochure will be ready for IDAY.  

New Business

The Nominating Committee will be headed by Theresa Marut-Orenchuk.  Vikki Angelo and Stacey Nichols will serve on the committee.  The slate was passed. 

Bylaws-Sherry noted that the majority of the changes to NAIW’s bylaws are cosmetic changes.  Angie, Heidi and Sherry are reviewing them and will represent IPOCO at the conference and will discuss any concerns we may have about proposed changes.  Margaret Wildi added that there will most likely be no changes to the regions. 

Announcements:

Region IV Conference is March 18-21.  Anyone interested in a ride-share contact Sherry.

Ohio Insurance Education Day is March 24.  Scholarships will be presented this day.

Ohio Council Education Day is April 30-May 1

Ohio Council Director’s visit will be at the May 6^th dinner meeting

NAIW National Conference is June 9-12.  Margaret will be installed during this conference. 

The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. 

Respectfully Submitted,

Stacey Nichols