President’s
Message March 2010
March
1st is the deadline to register for classes at regional.
Vikki will be teaching some of these classes.
Some are worth CE credit and are qualifiers for DAE, CPIW or CPIM
designations.
There
are also webinars available through National’s website.
If you are interested in CE credit or expanding your insurance knowledge
consider taking one of these classes.
We
are planning to offer two $500.00 Lillian Lane scholarships this year.
We are working through the Griffith Foundation to find recipients. These will be announced during lunch at Ohio Insurance
Education Day on March 24th. Criteria
for the scholarships are: a student for the study of Risk Management and
Insurance, Actuarial Science, or Business with insurance related content.
Recipient should be a U.S. citizen pursuing an undergraduate degree at a central
Ohio college or university pursuing a career in Risk Management, Insurance or
Financial Planning.
The
IPOCO Scholarship Fund was established in memory of Lillian Lane, who was a
member of IWOCO from 1942-2003. Lillian served in all of the officer and
chair positions in IWOCO and served on several National level committees,
including the National Association of Insurance Women's (NAIW) National board of
Directors. She had attended all Regional and National conventions until
her health began to decline. Lillian's entire insurance career was spent at the
Gruber Insurance Agency in Grandview, Ohio. She retired in 1976 but continued to
actively support IWOCO until her death in February 2003. She was active in her
church, doing volunteer work and keeping in touch with friends.
IWOCO chose to honor Lillian Lane since she
was a strong advocate of the purposes of NAIW--Fellowship, loyalty and
education. She served as a mentor to many younger members over the years;
led by example, not just words; and was a faithful friend to all of those
privileged to know her.
Look
for minutes from our regular business meeting on our association website (www.naiw-ipoco.org)
under the monthly bulletin tabs. Notify
Stacey Nichols
to report proposed corrections. Printed
copies will be provided on request
Sherry
Distelhorst CPIW DAE AU AIS AAM AIT ATM-B CL
Mark
your calendars:
March
4 – IPOCO dinner meeting
March
18-21, 2010 – Region IV Conference Akron, Ohio
No March board due to
Region IV conference
April 30 - May 1,
2010 State Education Day – Cincinnati Ohio